On Sunday, November 1, we will celebrate Dedication Sunday, a time to reflect on how God's Grace in Action through our congregation and to consider how we can support that ministry in the year ahead.

If you have already submitted your pledge for the coming year, thank you! Your generosity makes our shared ministry possible. If you haven’t yet made your pledge, we invite you to do so this week as we prepare to dedicate our gifts together on November 1.

You can submit your pledge by turning a paper form into the church office or Sunday offering plate, or online at www.fpcauburn.org/pledge, where you can also learn more about our church’s financial plans and priorities for 2027.

Join us Sunday as we re-dedicate ourselves with our time, talent, and financial gifts to the work God is doing through Christ's church here at FPC Auburn.

FPC Women’s Retreat February 5–7, 2027 | Callaway Gardens, Pine Mountain, GA

“Renew and Reconnect”

Registration is Now Open!

Take a break from the pace of everyday life and make space to rest, reconnect, and enjoy good company. Whether you’re balancing work and family, caring for others, navigating a new season, or simply ready for a little time away, we hope you’ll join us. 

Registration is now open and will close January 5!

More information about housing options and fees is available at the registration link.

Online payments can be made at www.fpcauburn.org/give (Choose “FPC Auburn Payment Account” and include “Women’s Retreat 2027” in the note.)

If you have questions, please contact Sarah Hill at nctennismomma@gmail.com

Handbell Choir Rehearsal Schedule

FPC Handbell Choir is off to a great start! Current members - the remaining rehearsal dates are as follows:

• November 1, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
• November 8, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
• November 15, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
• November 22, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
• (No Rehearsal November 29 due to Thanksgiving weekend)
• December 6, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
• December 13, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 4:30-6:00 p.m. 

If you are interested in joining the handbell choir in the future, please contact Tyra Crowe tyralee1999@gmail.com

This Week at FPC

November 1-7, 2026

Dedication Sunday

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

9:45 AM - Sunday School for All Ages

11:00 AM - Worship Service (Sanctuary)

Bulletin for November 1 Worship

3:00 PM - First Sunday Children's Fellowship

5:00 PM - Jr/Sr High Youth Dinner & Fellowship

6:00 PM - UKirk Dinner & Bible Study (Student Center)

Monday

10:00 AM - Sowers & Knitters (3rd floor, CE Building)

Wednesday

8:00 AM - Men's Bible Study (Library)

7:00 PM - First Wednesday Youth Fellowship

Saturday

8:00 AM - Parking lot opens for AU vs. Arkansas

First come/first served, $45/spot

Children and Youth News

Children Pre-K through 5th grade

• Sunday School:   Children's Sunday school will meet this Sunday from 10-10:45 downstairs in their Sunday school classrooms. 
• First Sunday Fellowship: Children Pre-K through 5th grade will meet this Sunday in Baird Hall from 3-4pm for fun, fellowship, and a Bible Study.
• Godly Play: After the Word to Grow By, children Pre-K through 2nd grade will head down to the Godly Play room for worship and fun! 
• Worship bags are available for all children during worship.

Senior and Junior High Youth

• Sunday School:    Jr./Sr. High Youth Sunday school will meet this Sunday from 10-10:45 upstairs in the youth lounge. 
• Sr/Jr High Youth: Youth will meet for dinner in Baird Hall at 5pm and youth group upstairs in the youth lounge from 5:30-6:30. Bring a friend! 
• First Wednesday Fellowship: Jr and Sr High Youth will meet this Wednesday from 7-8pm for fun and fellowship.
• Game Day Parking: Our lot will open at 8 a.m. for the AU vs. Arkansas game Saturday, November 7. Parking is first come/first served, $45/spot. All income benefits the Youth Summer Retreats.

Acolytes

Parents of 3rd through 5th graders. Our children are not the future of the church, they are the church right now! Their participation on Sunday mornings is an important part of the worship service! Click the link below to sign your child up to be an acolyte.

Acolyte Signup

Birthdays

Nov. 5 - Missy DuToit

Nov. 6 - Reesa Gerards, Katie Lindsey

Anniversaries

Nov. 5 - Paul and Trisha Dimick

Prayer Concerns & Celebrations

• Please continue to pray for many members of our church who are recovering from successful surgery, dealing with significant health issues, surrounded by 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 Susan Stanley’s sister Ginger. Ginger has been receiving care in the hospital in Florence and hopes to be moved to a new care facility this week. Prayers for Susan as she cares for her sister.
• Prayers of healing for Olyne Fischer’s son Ken as he receives care at a hospital in California. Prayers for Olyne as she cares for her son from afar.
• Prayers of healing for Shannon Huggins (Harriette Huggins' daughter-in-law) as she receives care after recently being diagnosed with breast cancer.
• Continued prayers of healing and rest for Elizabeth Garrett as she recovers at home from successful surgery and continues treatment for breast cancer. Prayers for Joe and her family and friends as they care for her. 
• Prayers of healing for Graves Lovell’s mother as she recovers from emergency hip surgery. Prayers for Graves and his family as they care for her. 
• Prayers of safety for Sarah Wolak’s brother Rob French who has been deployed (suddenly and unexpectedly) to Saudi Arabia. Prayers of peace for Sarah and her family as they support her brother.
• Prayers of healing for Donna Yeager’s mother, Patsy Yeager, as she receives care at Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, TX after a fall at home. Prayers for Donna as she cares for her mother.
• Prayers of healing and rest for Margaret Craig Schmidt as she navigates health issues. Prayers for Steve as he cares for her.
• Prayers for Catherine and Noah Riley who are beginning the IVF process with multiple doctors visits.
• Prayers of healing for Kristina Michel as she recovers from an accident. 
• Prayers of healing for Mary Simon as she recovers from successful leg surgery and receives rehab treatment. 
• Prayers of healing for Mari Ley as continues to navigate health issues after a fall at home. Prayers for Terry and all who are caring for her. 
• Prayers of continued healing for Bobbie Thurlow as she recovers at home from successful hip surgery. Prayers for all of those caring for her, especially her family. 
• Continued prayers of healing and comfort for Carole Covington as she navigates health issues. Prayers for Rev. Dr. Frank Covington as he cares for her. 
• Prayers of healing for Hunter Anderson (Andy Anderson’s brother) as he recovers from a serious accident. Prayers for Andy and Marty Anderson as they care for Hunter.
• Prayers of healing for Margaret Craig-Schmidt’s brother Bill as he receives treatment and recovers from successful surgery for bile duct cancer at M.D. Anderson. Prayers for Margaret and Steve as they care for Bill from a far. 
• Prayers of healing for Leslie Chamber’s grandmother Imogene Hill has she recovers from hip replacement surgery. Prayers for Leslie and all her family as they care for Imogene.
• Prayers healing and comfort for Sarah Wolak’s brother Chris French. Chris has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome and is receiving treatment for his symptoms. Continued prayers of healing and comfort for Sarah’s mother, Susan French, as she also navigates health issues.