The season of Lent begins Ash Wednesday, February 22. We will soon be publishing a calendar guide of various worship, service, and education offerings that will happen this Season. In the meantime, if you would like to pre-order a copy of this year's Lenten Devotional guide, please fill out the form located at this link. 

Pictured below, this year's devotional can be downloaded digitally or we will print a set for you to take home and cut into a deck of cards. The cards, one for each day in Lent, offer activities encouraging us to pray, fast, and give as a means of walking through the wilderness with Jesus as we prepare our hearts for the joy of Easter resurrection. 

This devotional is available free of charge, a gift of the Christian Education ministries of First Presbyterian that is supported by your annual pledged giving.

Food with Friends!

(Formally known as Divine Dinners)

Food With Friends is a wonderful opportunity for members to participate in small groups outside of Sunday worship. Please know these are open to anyone that would like to join in. Feel free to contact Nick (nreed@fpcauburn.org) or the coordinator if you have questions or would like to participate. 

Men’s Breakfast Group – This group meets at Chappy’s for breakfast for conversation and fellowship at Chappy’s on the 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 8:00 a.m. (Coordinator – Jim Dunham)

“Next Steps” Ladies’ Support Group – This group is designed to be a support group for women that are in a “next step” of life (ex. widows, caregivers, divorcees, job change or recent retiree). They meet on the 4th Thursday of the month in the church library. Members bring their own lunch. (Coordinator – Julie Price)

Sunday Noon Group – This group meets Immediately following church and goes to a local restaurant. (Coordinator – Barbara Dunham)

Weekend Warriors – These groups meet on Friday or Saturday evenings in homes or at local restaurants. Members take turns planning the monthly or bimonthly events. (Coordinator– Kirsten Yost)

Quarterly Crew – This group will meet quarterly. Location, time, and dates will be determined by the members. (Coordinator – Elizabeth White)

Sunday, February 12!

Adult Sunday School Offering

If you are an adult member or visitor of our church and have not yet found a Sunday School "home," the Former Library Class will meet Sunday morning at 9:45 in Room 308 for fellowship and beginning talks about future studies! Pick up a cup of coffee and donut in Baird Hall and join us with your ideas about what studies interest you! 

Second Saturdays at the Community Market

The Community Market has seen an incredible increase in the number of clients seeking assistance with food insecurity. If you would like to come help, we have an opportunity to volunteer coming up on February 11 from 9am-12pm - all ages are welcome!

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Sign up to provide dinner to the college students! 

If you would like to get to know our college students, consider signing up to bring dinner for UKirk one Sunday evening this semester. We typically have 12-15 students come to dinner and volunteers bring a main dish, salad or side, and dessert. You are welcome to stay for dinner or drop something off. If you are unable to bring a dinner, but would like to contribute to feeding the students, you can make a donation to UKirk by sending a check made out to the church with "UKirk Meal Fund" written in the memo. Thank you for supporting UKirk and the college students! 

Sign up to bring dinner here!

This Week at FPC

Sunday, February 5, 2023

9:00 AM - Worship Service with Weekly Communion (Chapel)

9:30 AM - Coffee & Fellowship (Baird)

9:45 AM - Sunday School for all ages

11:00 AM - Worship Service (Sanctuary)

Bulletin for February 5 worship

Sunday Parking Map

Children and Youth News

Children Pre-K through 5th grade

• First Sunday Fellowship is this Sunday (Feb. 5) at 3 p.m. in Baird Hall.
• Children’s Sunday school will meet Sunday, 10–10:45 in their classrooms on the 1st floor.
• Children’s Church: After the Word to Grow By (at 11 a.m. worship), children ages 4 to 1st grade will go to the Preschool Room to worship together for the remainder of the worship service.
• Worship bags are also available for all children during worship.

Jr. and Sr. High Youth

• February 11 is our Saturday to volunteer at the Food Bank. Meet in the church parking lot a 8:45am. We will return no later than noon.
• Jr. and Sr. High Sunday school will meet in the Youth Lounge on the third floor this Sunday.
• Jr. and Sr. High Youth group will meet this Sunday. Dinner in Baird Hall at 5pm. Youth Group upstairs in the Youth Lounge from 5:30 – 6:30pm.
• Jr. and Sr. High Parents, mark your calendars! The Presbytery Retreat at Living River will be Feb. 24 – 26. Chris will send out a registration link as soon as it is posted on the Presbytery website.

Birthdays

Feb. 7 - Edmund Holman

Feb. 8 - Frank Bock

Feb. 9 - Jane Lamb, Susan Parker

Feb. 10 - Todd White

Feb. 11 - Tyler Klugh

Anniversaries

Feb. 10 - Jim & Joan Foil

Prayer Concerns & Celebrations

• Continued prayers for Anne Leader as she navigates best explanation and care for health issues. Anne held off her planned heart procedure planned for this week and is seeking more opinions on the best approach to tend to her health. She is so grateful for all the support from the congregation. 
• Prayers of healing for Steve Schmidt as he recovers from successful knee surgery.
• Prayers of healing for Shirley Helmke as she recovers at home from some health issues and after a brief stay at EAMC.
• 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 Todd White’s sister in law Patty who was recently paralyzed after a routine surgery. Prayers for stamina and endurance as she is determined to walk again.
• Continued prayers of healing for Denise Salo’s brother Mathew Garrick as he recovers at home after a long stay at the hospital. Prayers for Denise as she is traveling to care for her brother.
• Please be in prayer for Chris Greer and the Greer family. Chris is undergoing chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer. At this time they greatly appreciate the prayers of the congregation——cards are also welcome.
• Prayers of comfort for Liz Lindahl as she receives hospice care. We pray for strength and peace for her family as they surround Liz with love and care. 
• Prayers of healing for Debbie Duin’s friend Ann Suttles who is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer.
• Please continue to pray for many members of our church who are dealing with illness, significant health issues, and grief, but at this time do not wish to be mentioned by name. Prayers of healing and comfort for many in our congregation.
• Prayers of healing for Carolyn William’s sister Beverly Huey as she navigates health issues. Prayers for Carolyn as she cares for her sister.
• Prayers of healing for Jessica Barnes’ father, Kit Bays, as he navigates health issues. Prayers for Jessica and all the Barnes family as they care for him.
• Prayers of healing for Kay Recknor’s friends the Rev. Mitzi Lesher-Thomas and her husband the Rev. Troy Thomas. Mitzi has glioblastoma brain cancer and has been undergoing chemotherapy.
• Prayers for Amy Kilner and her family (daughter in law of Dorothy Moran). Amy is in need of a kidney transplant and is currently looking for a donor.
• Prayers of healing for Jason Banks (Margaret Brinkley’s neighbor). Jason is now back at work. However is recovering from successful shoulder surgery.