Our Vision Statement:

We are a welcoming community FIRST UNITED in proclaiming FAITH in Jesus Christ, sharing HOPE for the future, and inspiring LOVE of our neighbors.

Special Movie This Weekend!

Act Fast! Do you want to see the new movie called "King of Kings"? Join the Farwell Family this Saturday (4/12) at 1pm at Bay Park Cinema in Ashwaubenon. The only catch - you must contact Pastor Meggan (text 920-246-9030 or email pastormeggan.fupc@gmail) by tonight (Thursday 4/10) at 8pm so she can order the tickets so we can sit together. Our Church will cover tickets for kids and youth through high school age. General admission is $11.34 (Seniors $7.39). If this group time doesn't work for you, check online for other options. It's only in the theater April 11-18. Click here to see a preview of the movie. Join our group!

A Tasty Sunday for Everyone

This Sunday (4/13) before worship, after worship, or after Sunday School, stop by the Family Life Center for a Pancake & Porkie Breakfast presented by our Connecting Ministry. This event is open to the community from 8am until noon in hopes that people will stop in for food, get a glimpse of who we are, and perhaps choose to worship with us! Adults tickets are $10, kids 6 to 10 are $5, and children under 5 are free. Proceeds will help offset the cost of our Middle School youth summer trip to The Great Escape in Green Lake. Tell your friends and come enjoy a great Palm Sunday!

Plans for Palm Sunday

Any kids, youth, or young at heart who would like to be a part of this week's Palm Processional during the opening hymn, please meet Pastor Meggan in the Gathering Area no later than 8:50am on Sunday morning. Don't forget, you don't even need to eat breakfast on Sunday. You can come to the Pancake & Porkie fundraiser meal going on that morning from 8am until noon!

Worship Service

Join us for worship this Sunday (4/13) at 9am as we begin Holy Week with Palm Sunday - a day of celebration, reflection, and anticipation. We’ll explore this powerful theme through the scripture readings from Philippians 2:5-11 and Luke 19:28-40 (*click links to read). Come and be part of this meaningful journey as we wave our palms and prepare our hearts for the week ahead. We hope you'll join us at church this Sunday!

Sunday School - 10:30am

(Reminder: There will be no Sunday School on Easter Sunday. Enjoy time with family and friends celebrating the resurrection of our Lord and Savior.)

*Pre-K to 2nd graders (Room 5 - downstairs)

*3rd to 5th graders (Room 6 - downstairs)

*6th-12th grade Youth (Youth Media Room - downstairs)

*Adult Sunday School (Koinonia Lounge)

Join us this Sunday (4/13) at 10:30am in the Koinonia Lounge as we dive into the powerful story of Holy Week following Christ’s journey to the cross and celebrating the joy of His resurrection. This is a time of reflection, learning, and hope as we walk through the final days of Jesus’ earthly ministry and the miracle of Easter. All are welcome! Come as you are and bring a friend. Let’s grow together in faith and understanding!

Youth Group Update

All 6th - 12th grade students are invited to join our Youth Group in the Youth Media Room this Sunday from 6 to 7:30pm. As always, feel free to bring a friend! By the way, please note that there will be no Youth Group on Easter Sunday. We'll meet again on Sunday (4/27).

P.W. Updates

> P.W. Talbot Circle - TODAY (4/10) at noon in the Koinonia Lounge (*Bring your own lunch)...

> 4th Tuesday Readers - Tuesday (4/22) at 1pm in the Koinonia Lounge (*special location this month)...

Need Something Good to Read?

The P.W. Spring Used Book Sale has begun in the Family Life Center and will continue through April. You'll find lots of choices for your summer reading. Hard covers are $1, and paperbacks are 50¢. Funds raised will help support the mission activities of our Presbyterian Women's groups.

Want to Help with Tuesday Shelter Meal?

A group from our church will be preparing and serving the dinner meal for the New Community Shelter next Tuesday (4/15). If you'd like to donate a cake or a pan of brownies, contact Diane Betz at 920-660-1509 or mdbetz@att.net. If you would like to assist with preparing the meal or serving, contact Cindi Barnett at 920-737-5376 or cindi.barnett@snc.edu.

Plans for Holy Week

> Palm Sunday Worship - Sunday (4/13) 9am...

> Maundy Thursday Seder Meal - Thursday (4/17) 5pm... *R.S.V.P. by this Sunday to the office by this Sunday (4/13)

> Maundy Thursday Worship with Communion - Thursday (4/17) 7pm...

> Good Friday Cantata - Friday (4/18) 7pm...

> Easter Sunday - "Christ First" Sunrise Service - Sunday (4/20) 6:30am... PLUS F.U.P.C. Easter Worship Service - Sunday (4/20) 9am

Seder Meal Planning

Materials need to be purchased and prepared for next week's Seder Meal. If you plan on attending, the last day to sign up will be this Sunday at the Welcome Desk before or after worship with Marilyn Heim or Amy Cassidy. The Seder is a Passover meal featuring a specific order of events, symbolic foods, and a retelling of the story that commemorates the Exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.

Bake Sale Coming Soon

De Pere Christian Outreach will be hosting a Bake Sale at their location on Saturday (4/26) from 9am until 3pm (or until everything is sold). Proceeds will benefit the D.P.C.O. Christmas Store program (hosted at our church every December) and the East/West De Pere swim teams. You can help by baking for the sale and by stopping by during the sale. Watch for more details.

Diva Plans for April

Our Dining Divas have set the date for their next gathering. It'll be on Monday (4/28) at 6pm, so mark your calendar. The location this month will be El Maya at 1049 Main Ave near Festival Food on the west side. If you haven't tried it yet, join the Divas for a fun evening together!

"Scoopie Night" Returns!

On Monday (4/28), Culver's of De Pere (1499 Lawrence Dr.) will once again donate a percentage of all sales from 5 to 8 pm to the D.P.C.O. Christmas Store project hosted each year in our Family Life Center. What a yummy way to help this great community project. Be sure to mark your calendar for Monday (4/28)!

Derby Day is Coming in May

Mark your calendar for our annual Derby Day Celebration coming on Saturday, May 3, from 3:30 to 6:30pm. It's a magical day including horse racing games, hat decorating, putting contests, lots of raffle prizes, and Derby-themed food. We'll also enjoy the Kentucky Derby live with more prizes to win. Watch for more details about this festive fundraiser for a local animal sanctuary coming soon.

Endowment Fund Campaign

New exterior doors have been installed as the final part of the carpeting, windows, and door project. Currently $83,500 has already been pledged or received to help replenished the $150,000 used for the project. If you have not as of yet made your 2025 endowment commitment, please consider making a pledge. Additional Endowment Fund Commitment Cards are available at the Welcome Desk.

“The Lord brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me.":

Psalm 18:19

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March Financial Update

Operating Fund Total Offerings:

2025 Plan = $114,015 / Actual = $116,365

Operating Fund Total Expenses:

2025 Plan = $111,035 / Actual = $105,641

> A reminder that the every FUPC member's Presbytery Support contribution for 2025 is $28. Use the pew envelopes to contribute.

> PC-USA's "One Great Hour of Sharing" offering will be received on Easter Sunday (4/20)

>Offerings and other contributions can be made at any time using your cell phone or computer through our website under the GIVE NOW link.

Contact Treasurer, Ken Nyberg, with questions.

April

Elder

of the Month

Amy Cassidy

April Deacons

of the Month

Debbie Spiegel



Mark DeCleene

THIS WEEK

Sunday (4/6) - Meggan Farwell, Terry French, Celeste Koltz, & Meara Marinan

Monday (4/7) - Samuel Clayton

Thursday (4/10) - Logan Van de Hei & Wil Tabb

Friday (4/11) - Linden O'Brien

Saturday (4/12) - Clara Weiss

NEXT WEEK

Sunday (4/13) - Marti Graves & Amy Cassidy

Wednesday (4/16) - Michele Griffith

Thursday (4/17) - Ian Mackey

Friday (4/18) - Ken Nyberg



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