Join us Saturday, September 12, at the Community Market!

Four Opportunities Left This Year to Serve with FPC

This fall we continue our Second Saturday volunteer opportunity for members of ALL ages at the Community Market. Due to the overwhelming need for volunteers, there are no longer set shifts - come whenever you can between 8:30am-12:30pm and stay as long as you like. We are grateful for any time you can give!

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🎶 CHOIR SUNDAY — SEPTEMBER 13, 2026

Lift Your Voice in Worship

“Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.” — Psalm 150:6

God has given each of us gifts to be used for His glory. If one of your gifts is a love for singing, we invite you to prayerfully consider sharing your voice through the ministry of our choir.

On Sunday, September 13, we will celebrate Choir Sunday and extend a special invitation to those who feel called to serve God through music. Whether you have sung in a choir for many years, are considering returning, or have never sung in a choir before, there is a place for you.

Choir is more than singing notes—it is worship, ministry, fellowship, and service. Together, we lift our voices to glorify God, encourage His people, and help lead our congregation in worship.

Come lift your voice. Come share your gift. Come serve through song.

Come Sing With Us!

The Alabama Arise Annual meeting will be held Saturday, September 26, 10:00am to 1:00pm to choose the legislative priorities for 2027. The meeting will be convened both online via Zoom and in person at the Legacy Annex, 115 Coosa St, Montgomery, AL 36104. 

As a member organization First Presbyterian Church is entitled to six representatives in addition to individual members of Arise. If you would like to be one of those representatives please contact Harriette Huggins (334-332-0427 or harriette.huggins@gmail.com) with your name, email address, phone number and preference for hybrid or in-person attendance. She will register the six representatives by September 18. Individual members of Arise are encouraged to register at https://alarise.org/event/2026-arise-annual-meeting/ noting selection for hybrid or in-person.

Flu Clinic

It is almost Fall and time to prepare for Flu prevention. Put Sunday, October 4, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, on your calendar to receive your annual flu vaccine. The clinic will be under the covered walkway leading to the church parking lot as we have done the last several years. We will partner with The Drug Store and Ashley Hoyt will be the pharmacist on site. If this is your first time using the clinic you will need your medical insurance card.  

Looking forward to seeing you at the clinic!

Jan Widell, Parish Nurse

PW Circle Meetings for September

Wednesday, September 16

• Circle 4 meets at church at 6:00 pm. Linda Carter will lead the lesson.

We have two Sundays remaining for dinner sign ups - 10/25 and 11/1.

Sign up here to provide a meal!

This Week at FPC

September 13, 2026

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 September 13 Worship

5:00 PM - Youth Dinner & Fellowship (Baird)

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

Wednesday

5:15 PM - Fellowship Meal (Baird)

6:00 PM - PW Circle #4 (Church)

Saturday

12:00 PM - Gameday Parking Lot Opens ($45/spot, first-come first-served)

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. 
• 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! 

AU Football Parking

Parents of Jr. and Sr. High Youth, please click the link below to sign up for one of the AU home football games to help out with parking. This fundraiser cuts your cost in half for your child to attend the Atlanta Mission Trip, Montreat, and the Montreat Middle School Conference. If you child plans to attend any of these next summer, please plan to volunteer.

AU Football Parking Volunteer Signup

Jr/Sr High Youth Dinner

Parents, time together around a meal is a vital part of the Sunday evening youth group experience. This can't happen without your help! Please click the link below to volunteer to provide dinner for one of our Sunday evening gatherings.

Youth Dinner Signup

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

Game Day Parking

Parking for the AU's game, vs. Florida, 9/19:

our lot opens at noon and is first-come, first-served - spots are $45/each.

Birthdays

Sep. 14 - Alder Goldman, Kathy Reed

Sep. 16 - Herb White

Sep. 18 - Henry Brandhorst

Anniversaries

Sep. 14 - Jim and Susan Parker

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 Zoe DeLano as she recovers at home after a brief stay in the hospital to receive care. 
• Prayers of comfort for Marianne Parsons and all her family as they grieve the death of her mother. 
• Prayers of comfort for all those grieving the death of Steve Ziegler. Steve grew up at the church, served as an elder, and was very active in our community. 
• Continued prayers for Don Ball, Stacy Ball and her two young-adult children, as well as an extended network of family & friends as they grieve the loss of Kelly Ball.
• 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 Frank Bock as he recovers at home from surgery. Prayers for Dorothy and all who care for him.
• 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 for Margaret Lee (friend of Joel and Becky Buchanan) as she recovers from surgeries that are part of her treatment for breast cancer.
• Prayers of healing and rest for Margaret Craig Schmidt as she navigates health issues. Prayers for Steve as he cares for her.
• Continued prayers of healing and rest for Elizabeth Garrett as she continues to receive chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer. Prayers for Joe and her family and friends as they care 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 and care for JC Stroud (neighbor of Kim Holman) as they navigate health issues.
• 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.