Dedication Sunday - October 27

Throughout our fall stewardship campaign we have heard from several committees as to how the generous gifts of this congregation and its supporters are fulfilling First Presbyterian's mission to seek "A Future With Hope".

Our UKirk Campus Ministry is thriving under the capable leadership of Brittany Branyon, offering regular opportunities for study breaks, game nights, intramurals, and service projects. Our most well-attended events are Sunday evening dinners and Bible Study where our students come to deepen their faith before heading into their busy weeks.

Our Mission Ministries continue to offer vital support to local partners like Presbyterian Community Ministry and Bravehearts Center for Place and Purpose (both housed in our facility at no charge to these organizations) as well as numerous organizations near and far who depend on our generous financial assistance and volunteer efforts.

And though not always the most glamorous work, our Property Ministry faithfully stewards the buildings in which we worship, welcome, and work to maintain the abundant downtown space entrusted to our care.

None of what happens in this special family of faith is possible without the energizing presence of God's Spirit among us and the faithful giving of those who love and support First Presbyterian Church of Auburn.

You can make your FPC Time & Talent and Financial Pledge in any of the following ways:

- submit the paper form by mail or drop it in the offering plate during worship

- visit www.fpcauburn.org/give to complete a secure online form

Additional forms may be obtained from the church website under the “Give “dropdown menu or found in the church narthex.

Your 2025 pledge is critical in helping our Finance Committee steward our financial resources with wisdom and generosity for the upcoming year, which is why it is crucial that we receive your pledge by Dedication Sunday, October 27.

***Anyone who submits a pledge by October 27 will be eligible to receive our "Prompt Pledge Parking Prize" - a reserved parking space every Sunday for an entire year! (We will announce our prize winner at our Congregational Dinner on November 20!) *** 

With gratitude, 

The Generosity Committee of First Presbyterian Church 

FPC Women's Retreat Registration

Registration is now open for our 2025 FPC Women's Retreat!

This retreat is open to all women of the church but especially intended for those who are in need of some sabbath time away in nature. We will have times of reflection, prayer, bible study, and fellowship.

We will also enjoy all that our presbytery's camp, Living River, has to offer: hiking, crafting, campfires and more! At the registration link below you'll find several housing options. This year, the price of the retreat is tiered based on which housing option you choose.

Limited private rooms are available but there are several options for semi-private arrangements as well as old-fashioned camp cabins!

https://forms.gle/owva7Czt4SW6ueSv8

Prices include two nights lodging and meals from Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast: 

Private Rooms: $120-$180

Semi-Private Rooms: $90-110

Shared Cabin (6 max to a cabin): $80

Please contact Kathy Reed with questions at kreed@fpcauburn.org. 

This Week at FPC

Oct. 27 - Nov. 2, 2024

Dedication 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 October 27 worship

Sunday Parking Map

12:00 PM - Elder Training (Library)

5:00 PM - Trunk or Treat/Fall Festival

Link for the Trunk or Treat Signup

Children and Youth News

Children Pre-K through 5th grade

• Worship bags are available for all children during worship.
• 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. 

Jr. and Sr. High Youth

• Parents, click here to download the Children and Youth Fall Calendar.
• Jr. and Sr. High Youth meets this Sunday with dinner at 5 and Youth Group from 5:30-6:30.
• Jr./Sr. High Parents, there are still a few slots open to volunteer to provide youth dinner. Our youth enjoy fellowship around a meal every Sunday evening from 5 - 5:30. But we can't do it without your help! Click this link to sign up!

Birthdays 

Oct. 27 - Jan Bartels, Gwen Reid

Oct. 29 - Samuel Holman, Amy Pope

Oct. 31 - Rodney Greer

Nov. 2 - Will Arnold

Prayer Concerns & Celebrations

• Prayers of wholeness, comfort, and rest for Nancy Gamble as she returns to Morningside after a stay in the hospital. Nancy will be receiving hospice care to keep her comfortable in the weeks/months ahead. She requests NO visitors or phone calls but welcomes prayers and cards.

• 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 Todd White’s mother, Joan White, as she navigates health issues after a small stroke.

• Prayers of healing for Dorothy Bock as she continues to navigate health issues at home.

• Continued prayers of healing for Henry Helmke as he navigates health issues at home. 

• Prayers of healing for Joyce Bravaldo as she navigates health issues at home. 

• Continued prayers of healing for Nathan Hall as he recovers at home after receiving care at EAMC. 

• Prayers of healing for Amanda Covington Anderson as she continues to heal. Prayers for Frank and Carole and all of Amanda’s family as they care for her. 

• Prayers for Catherine Wolfe Riley’s father Ned. Ned will have heart catheterization surgery in a few weeks for a partially blocked artery due to chemotherapy. Prayers for Catherine as she cares for her father.

• Prayers of healing for Debbie Duin’s brother Warren and sister-in-law Janet as they both recover from significant falls. They are both home after a brief stay in the hospital. Prayers for Debbie as she cares for her brother and sister-in-law from a far. Continued prayers of healing for Debbie as she recovers from successful knee surgery. 

• 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 of healing for Olyne Fischer’s daughter-in-law Chell Fischer. Chell has recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and will have surgery in a few weeks. Prayers for Olyne as she cares for Chell and her son Gary from afar. 

• 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 Joan Foil’s granddaughter Kate Mouchet as she continues to heal.

• 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, 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 of healing and wholeness for Becky Buchanan’s family friend Hughes Allen who has been diagnosed with cancer.

• Prayers for Amy Kilner (daughter-in-law of Dorothy Moran) as she recovers from a kidney transplant.

• Prayers for Jim Foil and his family as they continue to manage Jim’s health.

• 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.