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First Presby Weekly Newsletter
October 1, 2026
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Thank you to those serving this Sunday
Coffee Cove: Elaine Spano
Communion Servers: Cory Cehlar, Cameron Arimoto
Counters: Kathy Wike, Ted Hidell
Liturgist: Debbie Rhodes
WOW Jr. Aide: tbd
WOW Aide: tbd
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From the Pastor
Grace and peace to you, FPC!
Though I’ve preached for you a dozen times over the last two years, I’m looking forward to my first Sunday as your part-time bridge pastor on October 4!
It’s World Communion Sunday, when we remember and rejoice that, in an old song’s words, “all who follow Jesus, all around the world—yes, we’re the Church together!” At FPC, everyone is welcome to receive Communion, because Jesus Christ calls all people to trust in him.
The kids in Worship Our Way (WOW) (our Sunday school for pre-K through fifth graders) will help make worship extra special when they sing during the Offering.
I hope you’ll be in worship to hear the kids sing, to share the Lord’s Supper, and to hear and respond to the Word of God, who brings and binds us together.
See you on Sunday, and SDG (Solo Dei Gloria)!
Mike Poteet
fpcs.mike@gmail.com
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OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
Eileen Simons 10/2
Debbie Rhodes 10/5
Danielle Agan 10/7
Jess Walker 10/7
Suzanne Xander 10/12
Dana Catania 10/13
Brock Newnam 10/13
James McCullough 10/21
Rachael Brenes 10/22
Richard Hartzell 10/23
Melanie McKenna 10/23
Sue Ulmer 10/25
Manfred Brenes 10/27
Willow Mecouch 10/29
Justin Reed 10/29
Daniel Richards 10/30
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Both aides are needed for this Sunday!
It’s WOW and WOW Jr. Aide Sign-Up Time!
Beginning September 13, we’d love your help on Sundays from 10:00–11:15 a.m. with our two WOW classes: WOW, for children in 2nd–5th grade, and WOW Jr., for children ages 4 through 1st grade.
Click here to sign up!
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Help Keep Coffee Cove Brewing!
Coffee Cove is a wonderful time to catch up, connect, and enjoy fellowship with our First Presby family. To keep this special Sunday tradition going, we’re looking for hosts for the coming months.
Hosting is a simple way to help make Sunday mornings welcoming for everyone. If you’re able to lend a hand, please sign up using the link below.
Click here to sign up!
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October Mission of the Month
Our October Mission of the Month is our First Presby Deacons. Through their ministry of care and compassion, our Deacons support members of our church family in many ways, including delivering flowers, providing transportation, and organizing luncheons, dinners, and blood drives.
Another important part of the Deacons’ ministry is providing financial assistance to members of our church family and others in the local community who may be experiencing a time of need. This assistance is made possible through the generous support of our congregation.
During October, we invite you to support the Deacons with your gifts as they continue this important ministry of caring for those within our church family and our community.
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Please keep these members and friends in your prayers:
Anne Branton, Gayle Christian, Felicia Clapper, Carole DeBernardi, Susan Holland (cousin of Jean and Jim McCullough), Jean Lavdadio (good friend and neighbor of Jack Speers), Mary Kay Leonard (stage 4 cancer), Lisa Neff, Aletha Sciubba, Rose Marie Sharkey, Sue Ulmer, Karen Duffy and Anne Marie Pellegrino (friends of Kathy Wike), Jim Doyle (member, recovery), Melissa Greenleaf (former youth group leader 2005–2007; clinical trial), those dear to Rev. Everett Sahrbeck (former pastor 1992–2004; died Aug. 1, 2026), Brian Granatta (brother-in-law of the Reeds), those dear to Michelle Hawley (former member, passed away on Monday). The offering prayer pew cards present an invitation to add someone to the prayer list for four weeks (renewable).
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SCHEDULE
Thursday, Oct 1
6:30 PM Handbell Rehearsal
7 PM Trp 512 Camping Committee Mtg ~ LH
7:30 PM Chancel Choir
Friday, Oct 2
6:30 PM Al-Anon ~ LH
Sunday, Oct 4
10 AM Worship, Communion
11 AM Coffee Cove
11:15 AM Sunday School for Everyone
6:30 PM Tower Youth ~ TY Room
Monday, Oct 5
6–9 PM Scouts Troop Meeting ~ FH
6–8 PM Yoga ~ LH
Tuesday, Oct 6
10 AM Prayer Shawl Ministry ~ LO
6 PM Girl Scout Troop 5140 Mtg ~FH
Thursday, Oct 8
6 PM Girl Scouts/Cory Cehlar ~ FH
6:30 PM Handbell Rehearsal
7 PM Troop 512 Camping Committee Mtg ~ LH
7:30 PM Chancel Choir
Friday, Oct 9
6:30 PM Al-Anon ~ LH
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OUR DEACONS ARE HERE TO HELP
Need help of any kind?
Our deacons and pastor make a special effort to stay in touch and be available for anyone who may need help. They will be glad to provide meals, shop for groceries, pick up prescriptions, chat on the phone, or send encouraging texts. Do not go without the help you need. We implore those who fall into higher-risk categories to not take unnecessary risks. Please let us help.
Click here to see who your deacon is.
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