VBS registration is now open!!!

This summer we are doing VBS a little differently. We will still be offering four amazing days of VBS but instead of all in one week, we are offering two days in June and two days in July! We are hoping this will allow more of our kiddos to participate.

The dates are Sundays, June 16, June 30, July 14, and July 28 from 4-7pm.

Click the link below and register ASAP!

https://firstpresbyterianchurchauburn.mycokesburyvbs.com/register-child

Many thanks to all of the children and youth of our church for leading worship the last two Sundays. We were proud of how all of you shared your gifts to help us worship and give thanks to God! 

Please join us in collecting new baby items for the 2024 Layette Project. Look for laundry baskets located in the reception area and near the Baird Hall entrance to drop off items. Monetary donations are always appreciated checks to PW noting for Layette Project and place in offering plate.

Thank you, your PW Coordinating Team 

Beds Needed

Do you have a twin-size bed that you don’t need any more? Or do you know anyone who does? There is a family who lives in Opelika – a single mother with 5 children. For several years, they have made do with only 2 beds while the others sleep on the floor. They would love to have beds! We need 4 for them. If you have one or more available, please contact Mary at the PCM office. The number is 887-3777. Thank you!

This Week at FPC

April 21-27, 2024

Sunday

9:00 a.m. - Worship Service with Weekly Communion (Chapel)

9:30 a.m. - Coffee & Fellowship (Baird Hall)

9:45 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages

11:00 a.m. - Worship Service (Sanctuary)

Bulletin for April 21 worship

Sunday Parking Map

5:00 p.m. - Youth Dinner & Fellowship

5:30 p.m. - Session Meeting

7:00 p.m. - UKirk Dinner & Bible Study

Children and Youth News

Save the Date!!! End-of-the-Year Cookout for Children, Youth, and their Families, May 5 at 5pm in the courtyard

Children Pre-K through 5th grade

• Worship bags are available for all children during worship.
• Godly Play: After the Word to Grow By (at 11 a.m. worship), children ages 4 to 2nd grade will go to the Godly Play room to worship together for the remainder of the worship service.

Jr. and Sr. High Youth

• Youth Fellowship: Jr. and Sr. High Youth meet at their regular time this Sunday. Dinner and Baird Hall at 5 and youth group from 5:30 - 6:30. 

Summer Mission Trip and Conference Dates for Jr. and Sr. High Youth

Charleston Youth Mission (Registration is closed) - June 2-7, 2024

Montreat Youth Conference - July 7-13, 2024

Montreat Middle School Conference - July 17-21, 2024 

Birthdays 

Apr. 25 - Lucy Tamblyn

Apr. 27 - Adam Brown, Joel Buchanan, Ki Seroka

Prayer Concerns & Celebrations

• Please continue to pray for many members of our church who are dealing with illness, significant health issues, grief, and difficult circumstances but at this time do not wish to be mentioned by name. Prayers of healing, wholeness, and comfort for many in our congregation.

• Prayers of healing for Kay Recknor’s brother Don Decker as he navigates health issues.

• Continued prayers of healing for Henry Helmke as he navigates health issues at home. Prayers for Shirley and all of the caring for Henry.

• Prayers of healing for Terry Ley as he navigates health issues at home. Prayers for Mari and all those who are caring for Terry.

• Prayers of healing for Don Ball’s son Kelly Ball, who is undergoing chemotherapy treatment for recurrence of cancer.

• Prayers of healing for Daniel and Amanda Johnson’s nephew James Ivey as he receives critical care. Prayers for the doctors and caregivers who are caring for him, especially his parents and family.

• Prayers of healing for Dibba Spear’s friend Sam Franklin as he recovers from knee replacement surgery.

• Prayers for former Ukirk student Shannon Smith as she recovers at home after having a stroke.

• Prayers of healing and wholeness for Becky Buchanan’s family friend Hughes Allen who has been diagnosed with cancer.

• Prayers for Amy Kilner (daughter-in-law of Dorothy Moran) as she recovers from a kidney transplant.

• Prayers for Jim Foil and his family as they continue to manage Jim’s health.

• Prayers of healing for Todd Jolly’s brother Robby as he awaits test for a cancer diagnosis. Prayers for Todd as he cares for his brother from a far.

• Prayers for Catherine Wolfe Riley’s father, Ned. Ned has a recurrence of cancer and will be undergoing treatment over the next few months. Prayers for Catherine as she cares for her father.

• Prayers of healing and rest for Donna Yeager’s mother, Patsy Yeager, as she navigates health issues.

• Prayers healing and comfort for Sarah Wolak’s mother, Susan French. Prayers of comfort and strength for Sarah and all her family as they care for her mother.

• Continued prayers of healing for Chris Greer. We especially pray for good healing and rest as Chris recovers from successful treatments. We continue to rejoice with Chris because the latest scans show no sign of cancer. We are so grateful the chemotherapy treatments have been successful. Chris will continue a plan of treatment for the upcoming months. 

• Prayers for Brooke Myers as she cares for her father, Charlie Myers. Charlie is recovering from a fall and has moved to Morningside.

• Prayers of healing for Debbie Duin’s friend Ann Suttles who is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer.