Easter Fellowship

Join us for food, fellowship, and an Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday, April 9, during the Sunday School hour (9:45-10:45 a.m.). Beginning at 9:30, the church will provide coffee, juice, doughnuts, and pastries in Baird Hall. There will be a time for fellowship from 9:45 – 10:15. Then the children are invited to participate in the Easter Egg Hunt out in the courtyard from 10:15 – 10:45. Don’t miss this fellowship opportunity for the whole church family. Hope to see you there! 

A Reminder from Our Mission Committee: 

One Great Hour of Sharing

During the season of Lent we encourage donations to the PC(USA)'s One Great Hour of Sharing. This fund supports Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self-Development of People - all work in different ways to serve individuals and communities in need. From initial disaster response to ongoing community development, their work fits together to provide people with safety, sustenance, and hope.

You may give a gift to this fund by writing a check to First Presbyterian with "OGHS" in the memo line or by going online to https://www.fpcauburn.org/give and entering your donation under "Special Offerings." 

Easter Sunday Reminder: Flowers for the Flower Cross

One of our favorite Easter traditions at FPC is our beautiful flower cross. Please remember to bring some blooms to add on your way in Easter morning!

Join us Saturday, April 8 for a fun morning of service at the Community Market! When we have a full slate of volunteers we are rarely there past 11am, and you are always welcome to come for just part of a shift.

All ages are welcome - kids 12 and under please bring a grown up with you!

https://tinyurl.com/FPCSecondSaturday

PW Circles for April

Tuesday April 11 

9:30            Circle #1        Jane Lamb’s home                    817 Annabrook Dr, Auburn

                 Circle #2        Holly Mitchell’s home               1505 Montrose, Auburn

2:30            Circle #3        Church Library

All ladies are invited to attend. If you would like a ride or more information, call Luann McQueen (Circle #1) 334-467-5846, Susan Stanley (Circle #2) 256-627-5151 or Barbara Fletcher (Circle #3) 334-230-1484.

Lay Readers Needed for 11am Worship Service

Lay Readers are needed to assist in worship throughout the remainder of the spring and this summer. You do not need any prior experience, all of the liturgy will be provided for you, and we welcome God's children of ALL ages to participate!

Sign up here and contact Rev. Kathy Reed (kreed@fpcauburn.org) if you have any questions. 

Punch on the Lawn will begin Sunday, April 16! You may sign up to serve by clicking the Sign-up Genius link. Please contact Holly Mitchell with any questions.

FPC Garden Volunteer Opportunities

The FPC Community Garden is an important part of our church’s mission in “loving God and our fellow human beings.” We build community and relationships among each other and work to serve the community at large through our bountiful harvests - every bit of food we harvest is donated to the Community Market!

SAVE THE DATE: April 16, 3:00 p.m. - Summer Planting Day 

Sign Up for a Weekly Weeding Party Date

“Start at the Garden” - Gather friends or family to pull weeds at the garden. Bring gloves and tools. Then go do something fun together!  

OTHER NEEDS:

- Daily Morning Waterings

Volunteers are needed to water on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Watering needs to happen before 10:00 a.m. and can be skipped if it rains. (Contact Katie Forster forster306@charter.net) 

- Weekly Harvest and Deliver to Community Market  

(Wed, Thursday, or Friday mornings) 

The Community Market is open for deliveries on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday mornings. Plastic bags or bins can be used to take in produce. It is helpful if this person has knowledge about what/when to harvest. (Contact Katie Forster forster306@charter.net)

For any other questions about volunteering in the garden, please contact Elder Katie Forster at 334-329-9672 or forster306@charter.net.

Are you new to the Presbyterian tradition? Have you been a Presbyterian for awhile and still aren't sure why we say that Jesus "descended into hell" in the Apostles' Creed or why we say "debts" instead of "trespasses" in the Lord's Prayer? What is a "session"? Why do we baptize infants?

These are some of the many questions we will explore in our spring series, "Why Presbyterians are Like That." This class is open to visitors, new and long-time members, and anyone who would like to know more about being Presbyterian. More details will be shared in the weeks ahead!

This Week at FPC

April 9 - 15, 2023

Sunday

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

9:30 AM - Coffee, Donuts & Fellowship (Baird)

10:15 AM - Children's Easter Egg Hunt (Courtyard)

11:00 AM - Worship Service (Sanctuary)

Bulletin for April 9 worship

Sunday Parking Map

Monday

Office Closed

12:00 PM - Property Committee (Library)

Tuesday

9:30 AM - PW Circles 1 & 2

2:30 PM - PW Circle 3 (Library)

Wednesday

3:30 PM - Bible Journaling (Library)

Thursday

12:15 PM - Finance Committee (Zoom)

Children and Youth News

Children Pre-K through 5th grade

• Worship bags are available for all children during worship.
• No Godly Play this Sunday - children will remain in worship for communion.

Jr. and Sr. High Youth

• Jr/Sr High Youth: This Saturday is our day to volunteer at the Food Bank. Meet in the church parking lot at 8:45. We will return by 11:45. 

Birthdays

April 10 - Jesse Joiner, Brooke Myers

April 11 - Chris Graves, Stephen Irwin

April 14 - Mary Burkhart

Anniversaries

April 12 - James and Melissa Wheeles

Prayer Concerns & Celebrations

• Please continue to pray for many members of our church who are dealing with illness, significant health issues, 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.
• We rejoice with Mary Katherine Sharman and Rob Garcia who were married at the church this past weekend. We are so happy for the Garcias!
• Prayers of healing for Lane Sauser’s mother, Mary Davis, who is at EAMC after a fall that broke her leg. Mary is 99 so therapy and rehab has been especially hard. Prayer’s for Lane as she cares for her mother.
• Prayer’s of comfort for Katie Lee’s family, especially Katie’s sister Amy Glaze as they grieve the sudden and tragic death of Amy’s grandson who was killed by gun violence that claimed his life weeks before his 16th birthday.
• Prayers for Dave Lindahl as he continues to grieve the death of his mother Liz. The family has plans to have a burial in Michigan.
• Continued prayers of healing for Susan Stanley’s sister Ginger Hester. Ginger has been receiving treatments for health issues. Prayers for healing for Ginger and prayers of thanksgiving for all those who are caring for her. Prayers for Susan as she cares for her sister.
• Continued prayers of healing for Chris Greer as she undergoes chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer.
• Prayers for Brooke Myers as she cares for her father, Charlie Myers. Charlie is recovering from a fall and has moved to Morningside.
• Prayers of healing for Todd White’s sister-in-law Patty who was recently paralyzed after a routine surgery. Patty is now home; continue to pray for stamina and endurance as she is determined to walk again.
• Prayers of healing for Debbie Duin’s friend Ann Suttles who is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer.
• Prayers of healing for Liz Lindahl’s previous roommate at Oak Park, Linda Hammond, as she deals with significant health issues.
• Prayers of healing for Carolyn William’s sister Beverly Huey as she navigates health issues. Prayers for Carolyn as she cares for her sister.
• Prayers of healing for Kay Recknor’s friends the Rev. Mitzi Lesher-Thomas and her husband, the Rev. Troy Thomas. Mitzi has glioblastoma brain cancer and has been undergoing chemotherapy.
• Prayers for Amy Kilner and her family (daughter-in-law of Dorothy Moran). Amy is in need of a kidney transplant and is currently looking for a donor.
• Prayers of healing for Jason Banks (Margaret Brinkley’s neighbor). Jason is now back at work. However is recovering from successful shoulder surgery.