First Presby Weekly Newsletter

November 5, 2026

Thank you to those serving this Sunday

Coffee Cove: Jess Walker

Counters: Kathy Wike, Ted Hidell

Liturgist: Nanci Petroski

Ushers: Nanci Petroski, Guy Richards

WOW Jr. Aide: Megan Glaubitz

WOW Aide: Tessa Paulina

From the Pastor...

Grace and peace to you, FPC!

Last week in Sunday School for Everyone (our adult Bible study, which meets most Sundays in the Lounge at 11:30-ish am), we read Psalm 8, which praises God for giving human beings “dominion” over God’s creation: “you have put all things under their feet” (verse 6). 

We wondered whether the psalm-singer would make that same claim today. Doesn’t it encourage us to run roughshod over the world? Doesn’t it sound a little arrogant?

Too often, people outside and inside the Church have heard it that way, taking it as license to treat the world however they want. But we can also understand “dominion” to mean God calls us to be stewards who creatively care for and responsibly use the earth and all that’s in it, because it all belongs to God.

What we do with our money is a major way we determine how we use the resources entrusted to us. When we spend it to provide what others need to live, or to help further peace and justice, or to glorify God (and those three goals aren’t mutually exclusive), then we’re spending it as good stewards.

As we enter this year’s Stewardship Season, think and pray about what God has specifically put under your feet, and how you might use it to be the steward God calls you to be.

See you on Sunday, and SDG (Solo Deo Gloria)!

Mike Poteet

fpcs.mike@gmail.com 

WOMEN’S CIRCLE FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON

Tuesday, November 10th at 12:15 PM in Lambert Hall.

All women are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Bring your lunch. Invite a friend.

For more information, please contact Jeanne Richards.

JARS NEEDED FOR TOWER YOUTH CHRISTMAS COOKIE KITS

It's that time of year again! Tower Youth is collecting empty 24-ounce pasta sauce jars (with lids) for their annual Christmas Cookie Kits. Please save your jars and bring them to church! Questions? Contact Cory Cehlar at youthgroupcory.fpcs@gmail.com.

NOVEMBER MISSION OF THE MONTH

Our November Mission of the Month is the Springfield School District Turkey Fund. Started 45 years ago by local school administrators, the Turkey Fund began by providing holiday food baskets to about 10 families. Over the years, it has grown to serve more than 100 families in Springfield and Morton. Although best known for its holiday food distribution, the Turkey Fund helps families throughout the year. Assistance includes help with utility bills, food insecurity, and gift cards for everyday necessities. The fund has also expanded its efforts to help families with transportation and meal expenses related to cancer treatment. Each December, volunteers deliver turkeys, bread, and grocery gift cards to local families who could use a little extra help during the holiday season. Please consider contributing to November's Mission of the Month. Your donations will go directly toward helping families in our own community.

WOW & WOW Jr. Aides Needed

We’d love your help on Sundays from 10:00–11:15 a.m. with our two WOW classes: WOW, for children in 2nd–5th grade, and WOW Jr., for children ages 4 through 1st grade. Come lend a hand and be part of the fun!

Click here to sign up!

Help Keep Coffee Cove Brewing!

Coffee Cove is a wonderful time to catch up, connect, and enjoy fellowship with our First Presby family. To keep this special Sunday tradition going, we’re looking for hosts for the coming months.

Hosting is a simple way to help make Sunday mornings welcoming for everyone. If you’re able to lend a hand, please sign up using the link below.

Click here to sign up! 

Please keep these members and friends in your prayers:

Anne Branton, Ed Clapper and those who loved Felicia, Lisa Neff, Aletha Sciubba, Rose Marie Sharkey, Sue Ulmer, Brian Granatta and Bill Thigpen (brothers-in-law of the Reeds), Ralph Wike (Kathy’s brother).

You may use the Offering Prayer pew cards to add someone to the prayer list for four weeks, with the option to renew.

SCHEDULE

Thursday, Nov. 5

6 PM Girl Scout Meeting/Cory Cehlar ~ Fellowship Hall

6:30 PM Handbell Rehearsal ~ Music Room

7 PM Boy Scout Troop 512 Camping Committee Mtg ~ Lambert Hall

7:30 PM Chancel Choir ~ Music Room

Friday, Nov. 6

6:30 PM Al-Anon ~ Lambert Hall

Sunday, Nov. 8

10 AM Worship

11 AM Coffee Cove

11 AM WOW Choir Rehearsal

11:15 AM Ushers & Counters Meeting ~ Library

11:30 AM Sunday School for Everyone ~ Lounge

1-5 PM Philadelphia Freedom Chorus Rehearsal ~ Fellowship Hall

2-5 PM Cub Scouts ~ Lambert Hall

6:30 PM Tower Youth ~ Tower Youth Room

Monday, Nov. 9

6 PM Troop 512 Meeting ~ Fellowship Hall

6 PM Yoga ~ Lambert Hall

Tuesday, Nov. 10

10 AM Prayer Shawl Ministry ~ Lounge

12:15 PM Women’s Circle Fellowship Luncheon ~ Lambert Hall

6:30 PM Christian Ed Meeting ~ Library

Thursday, Nov. 12

6:30 PM Handbell Rehearsal ~ Music Room

7 PM Boy Scout Troop 512 Committee Mtg ~ Lambert Hall

7:30 PM Chancel Choir ~ Music Room

Friday, Nov. 13

6:30 PM Al-Anon ~ Lambert Hall

Saturday, Nov. 14

9 AM-11 AM Veteran’s Appreciation Breakfast ~ Fellowship Hall

OUR DEACONS ARE HERE TO HELP

Need help of any kind?

Our deacons and pastor make a special effort to stay in touch and be available for anyone who may need help. They will be glad to provide meals, shop for groceries, pick up prescriptions, chat on the phone, or send encouraging texts. Do not go without the help you need. We implore those who fall into higher-risk categories to not take unnecessary risks. Please let us help.

Click here to see who your deacon is.

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