Rally Day Success!

Last Sunday's kickoff to a new Sunday School year was a joyous event! In addition to meeting teachers, learning about opportunities to serve in our church, and enjoying a delicious breakfast, we celebrated the "inaugural" use of our newly-renovated Baird Hall. Many thanks to all those who helped make the day possible, especially those who provided the meal.

Let's Celebrate Carolyn Tamblyn's 100th Birthday

Long-time member Carolyn Tamblyn, wife of our late Director of Music Emeritus Dr. J. William Tamblyn, will turn 100 on August 21. Please consider sending her a card or note, address in our directory, and let her know she is being celebrated!

New Sunday School Offerings for Fall 2026

Finding God in Today's World

Sundays, Room 312

Finding God in Today's World is a new Sunday School offering for adults. Rooted in the former Modern Families Sunday School series, Finding God in Today's World is a weekly faith conversation for adults to explore connections to God through the lens of history, life experiences, and the every day. We will meet from 9:50-10:25 am in Room 312. Come join us! Learn more on Rally Day, or email Clay Price (cdprecifeb06@gmail.com) for more information.

Presbyterianism 101/New Member Class

September 13 • 20 • 27 + October 4, FPC Chapel

Join us for this four week series to learn the basics of Presbyterian worship, theology, governance, and history. Whether you are brand new to the Presbyterian tradition or a lifelong member, this class will offer insights on the "hows" and "whys" of the PC(USA). The class is led by pastors Nick and Kathy Reed. Contact either (nreed@fpcauburn.org or kreed@fpcauburn.org) for more information.

PCM Assists 98 Families During Second Quarter

  The Presbyterian Community Ministry (PCM) provided financial and home repair and renovation assistance to 98 Lee County families during the second quarter of this year.

  Total income for the quarter was $86,621; expenses were $43,321. Income included $33,698 from donations, $31,655 from federal Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) reimbursements, $13,640 from our church’s mission budget, and $4,249 from loan paybacks. Expenses included about $5,000 for home renovations and about $20,000 for home utilities.

  Charlene was among those whom PCM helped. A retired medical receptionist and the mother of triplets, she was a regular PCM client during the 1990s. Her sons now attend Southern Union but lost their food stamps in January. The cost of food for her family has affected Charlene’s budgeting. She remembered PCM and asked for help with her water bill.

  Retired after sixteen years at Briggs and Stratton, Henry lives very modestly in his Loachapoka home. However, his budget billing for Alabama Power is $615 a month due to poor insulation. A grandson who once shared the bills has moved away, and Henry’s Social Security check does not always cover expenses. PCM paid half of his power so that Henry could make ends meet in May.

  Julianna, a young housekeeper at EAMC who loves her job, came to PCM after satisfying a larger bill left her unable to pay the gas bill. She had lost hot water, heat, and use of her gas stove until PCM settled her bill to restore services.

  Office manager Elizabeth White would welcome help answering the phone, writing thank-you notes, filing, and stuffing envelopes for quarterly reports. If you would like to help, please email the office at info@pcm-al.org.

  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. Also, all donations can be made by visiting the new PCM website at pcm-al.org.

Lay Readers Needed

As the new semester approaches we are in need of readers to help lead worship at the 11am service. You do not need to have prior experience, all ages are welcome, and you will be provided with details instructions during the week prior to your Sunday.

Sign up here!

If you have questions about this opportunity to serve, please reach out to Nick or Kathy Reed (nreed@fpcauburn.org, kreed@fpcauburn.org).

Help feed our UKirk students!

We’re looking for individuals, families, Sunday school classes, and groups of friends to provide Sunday dinner for 15–20 students. Meals can be simple—students love everything! Sign up to provide a main dish, vegetable or salad, and dessert, either on your own or with a group. Your hospitality helps create a welcoming place where students can gather, connect, and feel at home.

Yes! I want to provide a meal!

Thank You!

Thanks again to all those who helped make my 100th birthday in June a memorable occasion! God loves you and so do I.

Olyne Fischer

This Week at FPC

August 16, 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 August 16 worship

5:00 PM - Youth Mission Experience & Sonic Dinner

5:30 PM - Stated Session Meeting (Library)

Children and Youth News

Fall Kickoff Cookout for Children, Youth, and their Families

August 30, 5 to 7pm

Baird Hall and the Courtyard

Children Pre-K through 5th grade, Youth 6th through 12th grade, and their families are invited to come together for food, fun, and fellowship to celebrate the beginning of the fall program year. Bring your favorite yard games to play in the courtyard or sit and relax together outside in a bag chair or inside in the newly renovated Baird Hall.

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. 
• Jr. and Sr. High Youth Fall Kickoff Schedule: To get back into the rhythm of the fall program year before the Labor Day break, Jr. and Sr. High youth will gather for some fun, fellowship, and mission. Here's what August's Sunday nights will look like!

August 16, 5-6:30

Mission Experience and Sonic Dinner

Meet at the church at 5 and we will hop in the church bus and head over to Walmart to shop for food for the Blessing Box. A huge thank you to Presbyterian Women for donating money for us to buy the food! (Since everyone won't fit in the church bus, if you drove to church you may need to drive to Walmart.) Then we will head over to Sonic for dinner. Bring money for your Sonic dinner and bring a friend!

August 23, 5-6:30

Youth Fantasy Football Live Draft and Pizza Party

We will gather in Baird Hall to kickoff our 5th Fantasy Football season. A link will be sent next week via the Remind app for your child to join the FPC Youth League. Pizza, drinks, and dessert will be provided. Don't miss it!!!

Birthdays

Aug. 17 - Caleb Dimick

Aug. 19 - Shirley Helmke

Aug. 21 - Carolyn Tamblyn (100! See above.)

Anniversaries

Aug. 19 - Robbie and Jessica Barnes

Aug. 20 - Jan and Shirley Bartels

Prayer Concerns & Celebrations

• Continued prayers of healing for Mike Williams as he navigates health issues and receives care at home. Prayers for Carolyn and all his family as they care for Mike. 
• Prayers of healing for Frank Bock as he recovers at home from surgery. Prayers for Dorothy and all who care for him.
• 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 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.  
• Prayers of healing for Don Ball’s son, Kelly Ball, who is undergoing immunotherapy treatment for recurrence of cancer.