Please join us for the EASTER PRAYER VIGIL

Prayer without ceasing! 


The vigil is a special time in the life of our church. We can pause for at least an hour to contemplate the spirit working within and without. We will be nourished together and find direction for our work into the future. The Spirit is calling!


We strive to have someone sign up to be in prayer for every hour of the vigil. During the day and early evening we have sign up slots available for prayer in our Chapel. During the night we have sign up slots available for a prayer session at home online. In addition, all are encouraged to join throughout the weekend anywhere anytime. A variety of materials will be available to help guide your prayer hour both in the chapel and online. During this time, we can share in prayer our various concerns and challenges! Hard copies of prayer request cards will be available in the Narthex and in the office. Drop them in the Sunday offering plate or bring them by the church office. Tap this link to fill out a prayer request card online.


The prayer vigil starts directly after the Good Friday service on April 7, 2023, and continues until sunrise, 7 a.m. Easter Sunday morning April 9. We encourage you to sign up to commit to set aside one hour to be with God either in our Chapel 8pm Friday, from 6am through 9pm Saturday, and 6 am Sunday morning, or for a night slot from 9pm through 6am online Friday and Saturday nights. 


Sign-up: To sign up for the night hours of 9PM to 6AM, use this link to our online sign up. You can sign up for the chapel hours either online at this link, or on a paper signup sheet found hanging next to the church office and in the Narthex before and after church. Groups and families are encouraged to sign up together. More than one person can sign up for the same slot. You will be reminded via email or phone a day or two before your time slot.


For more information or help in signing up, contact: Dorothy Hinkle-Uhlig (334) 332-5809 or Anne Leader (334) 246-3117.

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." 

FPC Auburn Workday—March 25 (8am-12pm)


The property committee will be hosting an FPC Auburn Workday on Saturday March 25 from 8:00am-12:00pm and would love your help. Our biggest plans are to do some “spring cleaning” around the outside grounds. Please contact Nick Reed if you would like to participate or have any questions.

If you would like to order a lily to be placed in our sanctuary on Easter Sunday, you may fill out a paper form (also available in the narthex) or complete this Google form by Sunday, April 2. Checks may be mailed to the church office or placed in the collection plate on Sundays (please do NOT include on same check as pledge payments - thank you!). If a plant is given in your honor (or in memory of a family member), please take it home after the 11:00 a.m. Easter service.

LENT AND HOLY WEEK CALENDAR


The season of Lent has begun. Below you will find a full calendar of all our Education, Service, Worship, and Fellowship offerings during this time. A downloadable PDF version of this calendar can be found here

This year's devotional can be downloaded digitally or we will print a set for you to take home and cut into a deck of cards. The cards, one for each day in Lent, offer activities encouraging us to pray, fast, and give as a means of walking through the wilderness with Jesus as we prepare our hearts for the joy of Easter resurrection. 


If you have not yet signed up to receive a copy of our Lenten Devotional, you may do so at this link. Printed copies will be available to pick up at church on Sunday.

This Week at FPC

March 19-25, 2023


Sunday

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

9:30 AM - Coffee & Fellowship (Baird)

9:45 AM - Sunday School for all ages

11:00 AM - Worship Service (Sanctuary)

Bulletin for March 19 worship

Sunday Parking Map

4:00 PM - Children's Choir and Dinner

5:00 PM - Youth Dinner and Fellowship

5:30 PM - Stated Session Meeting (Library)

7:00 PM - UKirk Dinner and Bible Study (Student Center)


Monday

1:00 PM - David Miller Memorial Service (Sanctuary)


Wednesday

3:30 PM - Bible Journaling (Library)

Children and Youth News


Children Pre-K through 5th grade


  • In preparation for Children’s Sunday on April 23, the Children’s choir will rehearse on Sundays, through April 16 (not including Easter Sunday). The children will meet in Baird Hall at 4pm for recreation and then head down to Conway Hall for rehearsal from 4:15 – 5:00. Then we will go back to Baird Hall for dinner from 5 – 5:30. 
  • Children’s Sunday school will meet Sunday, 10–10:45 in their classrooms on the 1st floor.
  • 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.
  • Worship bags are also available for all children during worship.


Jr. and Sr. High Youth


  • Jr. and Sr. High Sunday school will meet in the Youth Lounge on the third floor this Sunday.
  • Jr. and Sr. High Youth group will meet this Sunday. Dinner in Baird Hall at 5pm. Youth Group upstairs in the Youth Lounge from 5:30 – 6:30pm.

Birthdays


Mar. 19 - Nancy Calcott, Jim Foil, Kellye Joiner

Mar. 22 - Margaret Craig-Schmidt, Addison Ragan

Mar. 25 - Melissa Larson


Anniversaries


Mar.19 - Laura and Shane Klugh

Mar. 20 - Barry and Mary Burkhart

Mar. 24 - Henry and Shirley Helmke

Prayer Concerns & Celebrations


  • Prayers comfort for the family and friends of Jean Lancaster as they grieve Jean’s death. Jean was such a loving and faithful member of the congregation and will be missed so much. The family is planning a memorial service in the upcoming weeks. We will keep everyone update with any plans.
  • Prayers of healing for Doug Klinkenborg as he navigates health issues at home after a brief stay at EAMC. 
  • 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.
  • Continued prayers of healing and rest for Susan Stanley as she recovers at home after successful knee surgery. She and Clyde are very grateful for the cards, calls, and especially the prayers. We also continue to lift up prayers of healing for Susan’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.
  • Prayers for Dave Lindahl as he recovers from shoulder surgery. 
  • Prayers of healing for Ellen Sherling as she recovers from an eye procedure.
  • 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. Prayers for stamina and endurance as she is determined to walk again.
  • Continued prayers of healing for Denise Salo’s brother Mathew Garrick as he recovers at home after a long stay at the hospital.
  • Prayers of comfort for Liz Lindahl as she receives hospice care. We pray for strength and peace for her family as they surround Liz with love and care. 
  • Prayers of healing for Debbie Duin’s friend Ann Suttles who is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer.
  • 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 Jessica Barnes’ father, Kit Bays, as he navigates health issues. Prayers for Jessica and all the Barnes family as they care for him.
  • 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.
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