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Pardon Our Progress!

Over the next several weeks exciting improvements will be made to the entrance of our sanctuary. During this time the doors facing Thach Ave. will not be available (though in the case of an emergency, these doors are accessible.) 

Please enter the sanctuary through the side door facing the courtyard or the breezeway leading to the Gay St. parking lot.

Many thanks to our Property Committee volunteers and church staff for the time and energy being invested in these projects!

Session Notes

During its meeting on March 16, the Session…

·        learned that the church’s income for February was $96,709; expenses, $78,062; and net income, $18,647;

·        learned that the Finance Committee will make its recommendations for the use of the 2024 budget surplus at the April stated meeting;

·        learned that Deborah Thomas, a member of our congregation, completed her term as presbytery moderator, in February;

·        approved a task team to evaluate our church’s current policies regarding changes to the Book of Order G-3.0106 (“Administration of Mission”): Susan Bannon, Steven Kranz, and Todd White;

·        approved the request by Addy and Nathan Steele to have their son, Thomas, baptized during the 11:00 a.m. worship service on April 27;

·        learned that Eric Moore, Daniel Parsons, and Anne May will work with the city regarding our part in the city’s sidewalk improvement project; and

·        learned that the Presbyterian Home in Talladega wants someone from our church to serve on their board.

Church members may read the complete, approved minutes for this meeting in the church office. 

PCM Assists 131 Families During First Quarter

The Presbyterian Community Ministry (PCM) provided financial and home repair and renovation assistance to 131 Lee County families during the first quarter of this year.

Total income for the quarter was $70,838; expenses were $73,755. Income included $14,227 from membership dues; $30,640 from federal funds for home repair; $13,000 from our church’s Outreach Committee, and $2,785 from donations. Expenses included about $31,000 for home repairs and about $31,000 for utilities. 

Dorcas was among those PCM helped. After the man she paid to repair her roof disappeared with the money, PCM helped Dorcas get the new roof that she needed desperately. 

Already having financial difficulties, Don and Renee were in an accident that totaled their car and injured Renee badly. When they couldn’t pay their power bill, PCM paid it. 

When Brianna was eight months pregnant, her husband left her and their three children. She was not working, and he refused to help them financially. PCM paid her power bill and located other agencies might help her with other expenses.

Donations of any amount from our church members are always welcome. Those who wish to make a gift to PCM should send their checks to PCM, 143 East Thach Avenue, Auburn, AL 36830. Those wishing to become individual annual members ($250) or family members ($300) should send their checks to the same address.

Punch on the Lawn

Punch on the lawn allows our church family a wonderful time of fellowship following the 11:00 a.m. worship service. When you sign up to serve (at this link) you will be provided with specific details on where to find the supplies, when and where to set up, and clean up instructions.

If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth White at ewhiteenglishteacher@gmail.com.

Sanctuary Flower Sign-up

It's time to sign-up for sponsoring flowers for our Sanctuary in 2025! The sign-up sheet is located outside of the receptionist’s office in the main church office building.

If you are unable to sign up in person, you may also contact Sarah Wolak at 334-728-7853 to sign up for a date. You are welcome to split the cost with another family-- just be sure to write both names on the line. The cost of the flowers is $50 per arrangement, not including tax and delivery fee. As before, you are welcome to bring the arrangements home after the service, or to leave them to be delivered to other members of the congregation.

Lay Readers Needed for Late Spring/Summer 2025

Sign up now to serve as a lay reader for the late spring and summer season. Readers are asked to help lead the 11am service only and will be provided with all prayers and readings from a pastor in the week leading up to your chosen date. 

All ages are welcome to participate!

Questions? Contact Nick or Kathy Reed (nreed@fpcauburn.org or kreed@fpcauburn.org)

Usher Volunteers Needed!

Thank you for those who have signed up for usher duty! Currently there are still many spots available. Are you available to sign up? The Usher Coordinator, Quincy Hochard, will make sure you understand the role and answer any questions you may have. The worship committee appreciates your help! 

Sign up here: SignUpGenius  

This Week at FPC

May 18-24, 2025

Sunday

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

9:30 AM - Coffee and Fellowship (Baird)

9:45 AM - Sunday School for all ages

11:00 AM - Worship Service (Sanctuary)

Bulletin for May 18 worship

Sunday Parking Map

5:30 PM - Stated Session Meeting (Library)

Children and Youth News

Mark Your Calendars!!!

VBS dates: 

June 15, June 29

July 13, July 27

3-6pm 

Click here to register!!!



Children Pre-K through 5th grade

• Godly Play: After the Word to Grow By (at 11 a.m. worship), children ages 4 to 2nd grade will go to the Godly Play room to worship together for the remainder of the worship service. 
• Sunday School | Sunday 10:00-10:45am: Children's Sunday school will meet on the 1st floor of the Education Building in the children's classrooms.
• Worship bags are available for all children during worship.

Jr. and Sr. High Youth

• Jr. and Sr. High Youth Group: No Jr./Sr. High Youth Group. Youth will take a break for the summer.
• Jr. and Sr. High Youth Sunday School will meet on the 3rd floor of the Education Building in the Youth Lounge. 

Birthdays 

May 20 - Zoe DeLano

May 21 - David Boswell, Emma Greer

May 22 - Nick Backscheider, Sarah Caroline Joiner

May 24 - Ken Autrey, Spencer Kaye, Mary Simon

Anniversaries

May 22 - Derek and Kim Holman

Prayer Concerns & Celebrations

• Prayers of comfort for Damion Womack and Damion Womack Jr as they grieve the death of Sunny Womack. There will be a funeral service for Sunny on Saturday at 10am at Alabama Heritage Funeral Service located at 10505 Atlanta Highway in Montgomery. 
• Prayers of comfort for all the family and friends of Gail Dillard as they grieve Gail's death and celebrate her gift of life. There was a memorial service and graveside Thursday morning in Montgomery. 
• Prayers of healing and care for Jane Lamb’s 18 month old granddaughter Eiley Lamb and 8 year old granddaughter Olivia. Eiley and Olivia are both ill with E-Coli and receiving extensive care at Vanderbilt Hospital. Both Eiley and Olivia are gradually improving. Prayers of strength and comfort for Jane as she cares from Eiley and Olivia from afar. 
• Prayers of healing for Denise Salo as she navigates recent health issues.
• 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 Peggy Johnson’s son Richard Johnson as he recovers from successful surgery..
• Prayers of healing for Joan Foil’s brother-in-law Jim Shuler as he navigates health issues.
• 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 Clare Kranz’s mother as she continues to heal while recovering at home after a long stay at the hospital. Prayers for Clare and all the Kranz family as they care for her.
• Prayers of healing for Dan Henry as he recovers from successful foot surgery. Prayers for Donna Yeager as she cares for him. 
• Continued prayers of healing for Donna Yeager as she recovers from successful back surgery. 
• Prayers of wholeness, comfort, and rest for Nancy Gamble as she receives hospice care to keep her comfortable in the weeks/months ahead. She requests NO visitors or phone calls but welcomes prayers and cards.
• Prayers of healing for Caleb (grandson of Kim Ford, a friend of Anne Leader). Caleb is six months old and has been diagnosed with “Failure to Thrive”. Prayers for Caleb, his parents, and grandmother Kim Ford as they navigate these next difficult weeks. 
• 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 of healing for Addy Steel’s mother, Emily McDaniel, as she recovers from significant surgery. Prayers for Addy and her family as they care for her mother. 
• Prayers of healing for Joyce Bravaldo as she navigates health issues at home. 
• Prayers of healing for Amanda Covington Anderson as she continues to heal and responds well to her cancer treatments. Prayers for Frank and Carole and all of Amanda’s family as they care for her. 
• Prayers of healing for Catherine Wolfe Riley’s father Ned. Prayers for Catherine as she cares for her father.
• Continued prayers of healing, rest, and comfort for Donna Yeager’s mother Patsy Yeager as she navigates health issues at home. Prayers for Donna and her siblings as they care for her mother in Texas.
• 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.  
• Prayers of healing for Karen and Bob Cochran’s friend Randy Tucker as he undergoes a stem cell study for his cancer treatment.
• Prayers of healing for Don Ball’s son Kelly Ball, who is undergoing chemotherapy treatment for recurrence of cancer.
• Prayers of healing for Daniel and Amanda Johnson’s nephew James Ivey as he receives critical care. Prayers for the doctors and caregivers who are caring for him, especially his parents and family..
• Prayers for former Ukirk student Shannon Smith as she recovers at home after having a stroke.
• Prayers for Amy Kilner (daughter in law of Dorothy Moran) as she recovers from a kidney transplant.
• Continued prayers of healing for Chris Greer. We especially pray for good healing and rest as Chris recovers from successful treatments. We continue to rejoice with Chris because the latest scans show no sign of cancer. We are so grateful the chemotherapy treatments have been successful. Chris will continue a plan of treatment for the upcoming months. 
• Prayers for Brooke Myers as she cares for her father Charlie Myers. Charlie is recovering from a fall and has moved to Morningside.