First Presby Weekly Newsletter

October 29, 2026

Thank you to those serving this Sunday

Coffee Cove: Meg Mayo Lucas

Communion Servers: Jean McCullough, Lauren Fleming

Counters: Kathy Wike, Ted Hidell

Liturgist: Donna DeRose

Ushers: Cathy & Mark Agan

WOW Jr. Aide: Jeanne Richards

WOW Aide: Cindy Reed

LIFE CENTER MEAL DONATIONS – ONE SPOT LEFT!

We have just one spot left to fill for tomorrow's Life Center meal delivery, Friday, October 30! If you can help, please click here to sign up.

Food donations should be dropped off at the church by 5:30 p.m. tomorrow.

From the Pastor...

Grace and peace to you, FPC!

Every Halloween, I think of this old Scottish prayer: “From ghoulies and ghosties and long-leggedy beasties and things that go bump in the night, Good Lord, deliver us!” 

I actually don’t think we’ve got too much to worry about when it comes to creatures and critters of “spooky season,” but our good Lord has delivered us from the terrors of sin, evil, and death. We’ll celebrate that truth on Sunday as we observe All Saints’ Day. 

During worship, the WOW (Worship Our Way) Choir will sing about the “fruit of the Spirit” (Galatians 5:22-23) by which God’s saints, God’s holy people, can be known. During our prayers, we’ll thank God for saints whom we’ve known and still love. And we’ll celebrate the Lord’s Supper, remembering we are united with all God’s people past, present, and future.

As part of living out our calling to be saints, we give money to support mission work. November’s Mission of the Month is the Springfield School District Turkey Fund, which provides food and financial assistance to more than one hundred local families. Your generous donations help make a powerful difference.

See you on Sunday, and SDG (Solo Deo Gloria)!

Mike Poteet

fpcs.mike@gmail.com 

November Birthdays

Happy birthday to...

Joanne Kiehl 11/1

Jeff Cehlar 11/7

Meg Mayo Lucas 11/8

Brynn Paulina 11/10

Aletha Sciubba 11/12

Nancy Hartrum 11/14

Rachel Newman 11/15

Tyler McAnally 11/17

Christa Reynolds 11/18

Lucas McKee 11/20

Maxwell Collins 11/22

WOMEN’S CIRCLE FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON

Tuesday, November 3 at 12:15 PM in Lambert Hall.

All women are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Bring your lunch. Invite a friend.

For more information, please contact Jeanne Richards.

JARS NEEDED FOR TOWER YOUTH CHRISTMAS COOKIE KITS

It's that time of year again! Tower Youth is collecting empty 24-ounce pasta sauce jars (with lids) for their annual Christmas Cookie Kits. Please save your jars and bring them to church! Questions? Contact Cory Cehlar at youthgroupcory.fpcs@gmail.com.

Tower Youth and friends enjoyed the hayride and campfire at Linvilla last Sunday!

NOVEMBER MISSION OF THE MONTH

Our November Mission of the Month is the Springfield School District Turkey Fund. Started 45 years ago by local school administrators, the Turkey Fund began by providing holiday food baskets to about 10 families. Over the years, it has grown to serve more than 100 families in Springfield and Morton. Although best known for its holiday food distribution, the Turkey Fund helps families throughout the year. Assistance includes help with utility bills, food insecurity, and gift cards for everyday necessities. The fund has also expanded its efforts to help families with transportation and meal expenses related to cancer treatment. Each December, volunteers deliver turkeys, bread, and grocery gift cards to local families who could use a little extra help during the holiday season. Please consider contributing to November's Mission of the Month. Your donations will go directly toward helping families in our own community.

WOW & WOW Jr. Aides Needed

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. Come lend a hand and be part of the fun!

Click here to sign up!

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! 

Please keep these members and friends in your prayers:

Anne Branton, Ed Clapper and those who loved Felicia, Lisa Neff, Aletha Sciubba, Rose Marie Sharkey, Sue Ulmer, Brian Granatta and Bill Thigpen (brothers-in-law of the Reeds), Ralph Wike (Kathy’s brother).

You may use the Offering Prayer pew cards to add someone to the prayer list for four weeks, with the option to renew.

SCHEDULE

Thursday, Oct. 29

6:30 PM Handbell Rehearsal ~ Music Room

7:30 PM Chancel Choir ~ Music Room

Friday, Oct. 30

6:30 PM Al-Anon ~ Lambert Hall

Sunday, Nov. 1

10 AM Worship with Communion and WOW Choir

11 AM Coffee Cove

11:30 AM Sunday School for Everyone ~ Lounge

6:30 PM Tower Youth ~ Tower Youth Room

Monday, Nov. 2

6 PM Troop 512 Meeting ~ Fellowship Hall

6 PM Yoga ~ Lambert Hall

Tuesday, Nov. 3 ~ Election Day

Rabbit Hill Closed

10 AM Prayer Shawl Ministry ~ Lounge

12:15 PM Women’s Circle Fellowship Luncheon ~ Lambert Hall

6 PM Girl Scout Troop 5140 Meeting ~ Fellowship Hall

Thursday, Nov. 5

6 PM Girl Scout Meeting/Cory Cehlar ~ Fellowship Hall

6:30 PM Handbell Rehearsal ~ Music Room

7 PM Boy Scout Troop 512 Camping Committee Mtg ~ Lambert Hall

7:30 PM Chancel Choir ~ Music Room

Friday, Nov. 6

6:30 PM Al-Anon ~ Lambert Hall

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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