Sunday Worship: September 15, 2024
8:30 a.m. Worship Service with Communion
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
"The Kind of Pastor I Hope to Be"
We welcome this morning our new pastor: Rev. Seth Saathoff
Scripture Readings: Philippians 4:4-9; Exodus 32:1-14.
Following the 11:00 a.m. Service, there will be a potluck "Meet & Greet"
to welcome the Saathoff family. Entree provided. Please join us.
Cover Art: The Isenheim Altarpiece (c 1512 – 1516) by Mathias Grünewald,
public domain via Wikimedia Commons.
Flowers in the Sanctuary
Flowers in the Sanctuary on Sunday are given
to the Glory of God
by Sharon Walker,
in celebration of family member's birthdays in August and September:
Avery, Masen, Nick, and Abby.
Wear Your Name Badges!
To help Rev. Saathoff and his wife, Katy, get to know us easier, members are encouraged to wear their name badges on Sunday, September 15, and subse quent Sundays as well.
In case you’ve lost your badge or need a replacement, new badges with magnetic backings have been printed and are available in the narthex. Please see Pat Hudson if you have any questions.
Also, all church members are asked to wear their name badges when visiting FPC and/or PDS. Anyone that does not have a badge should stop at the FPC office and get one before entering any other area of the building. While this may take a little extra time, it is necessary that we provide a safe environment for our school children, teachers and staff members. We appreciate your under standing.
Our Sunday Morning Schedule
8:30 a.m. Worship Service with Communion
9:00 a.m. Fellowship (Bistro)
9:30 a.m. Sunday School Classes
10:30 a.m. Fellowship (Narthex)
10:35 a.m. Praise Band (Sanctuary)
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
Thank You from Rev. Greg Han
Thank you so much for such a wonderful send-off on Sunday. Thank for the heartfelt cards and for the delicious cake, for the generous hugs and warm handshakes. Thank you for the generosity for my book fund, and thank you for the signed picture and for the gorgeous quilt! Our year together was a true god send and blessing for me. Sincerely, Greg
Welcoming Our New Pastor
September 15 will be Rev. Seth Saathoff’s first Sunday at the pulpit.
After the 11:00 worship service we will be having a meet & greet potluck for the Saathoff family. Please plan to join us for this exciting event. More details will be available in the upcoming weeks. Read more about Rev. Seth Saathoff and his family here.
Potluck Details for the Saathoffs
You are invited, so save the date! On Sunday, September 15 at 12:00 p.m., in the FLC Gym, we will have a potluck for Reverend Seth Saathoff, wife Katy, and children, Reed and Bailey.
Get out your favorite recipes for side dishes, salads, and desserts. The Fellowship Committee will provide the entrée. Food items may be brought to the church on Sunday morning. Please refrain from bringing refrigerated or frozen desserts, as they do not hold well.
A Meet and Greet area will be set up for you to meet and chat with the family.
A Pounding for the Saathoffs
No, we are not going to beat up on Reverend Saathoff! “Pounding” is a long standing tradition of sharing and providing pantry items for newlyweds. Today it extends to newcomers, welcoming them to their new home.
Let’s fill the Saathoff pantry with canned goods, (fruits and vegetables, chicken and beef stock, tuna, soup, beans, etc.), cooking and baking staples (flour, sugar, baking mixes, cake mixes, baking soda, baking powder, etc.), and dry goods (cereal, crackers, pasta, rice, pancake mix, etc.).
Bring extras from your pantry or pick up an extra item on your next grocery run. Extra items in your freezer? We will have a cooler to hold them. Bring your items on Sunday, September 15 to the Family Life Center. A collection center will be there. Your participation is appreciated.
Welcome Cards for the Saathoff Family
Please join in as we welcome Rev. Seth Saathoff and his family who will be arriving soon. You can add your welcome wishes and words of encouragement by writing a short note and leaving it for them in the basket on the Welcome Center. You will also find some blank cards there to write in. The basket will remain there for the remainder of the month. We will give them to him the week he arrives. Let’s make them feel warmly welcomed into their new church home.
Called Meeting of the Congregation
A Called Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, September 22, 2024, during the 11 a.m. worship service. The purpose of the meeting will be for the 2024 Officer Nominating Committee to present the nominees of its committee for approval by the congregation.
Help for the Hearing Impaired
We understand that the sound in the sanctuary is not ideal for those who are hearing impaired. For this, you can use a personal sound amplifier, which is available at the sound booth. This device will assist you in hearing the message more clearly and should help to avoid some of the feedback and interference we experience on occasion. We appreciate your help with this.
"See You at the Pole" September 25th
FPC will be joining with PDS for a brief time of organized, informal prayer at our flag pole,
which is located in front of the Family Life Center. Rev. Saathoff will lead this event, beginning at 8:45 a.m. Please join us if you can.
September 22nd: Staff Recognition Day
Staff Recognition to show our appreciation for our church staff, who have done a remarkable job during this time of transition without a permanent pastor. Reception following the 11:00 a.m. service.
Russo's Pizza Joins PDS for Spirit Day (Oct. 10th)
Who doesn’t like pizza? Who doesn’t love PDS? Talk about a winning combo! Please plan to help support PDS, on October 10th, by ordering pizza from Russo’s Pizza (right across the street in the HEB shopping center). A percentage of the proceeds will benefit Presbyterian Day School, so it’s a win-win. Thanks in advance for your support.
Pastoral Care
For any of those who are wondering about Rev. Callie Candee, she will be with us a little longer to assist with pastoral care. We won’t let her get away without showing our appreciation for her important contribution to our church as well. Rev. Candee is available for phone and home visits and can be contacted directly via the church's emergency phone at (936) 290-4535.
Christmas Boxes for the Houston Seafarer's Center
Presbyterian Women fill, wrap and deliver shoe boxes with toiletries and personal items to the Seafarers’ Center for ships that visit Houston in the weeks before Christmas, as part of a city-wide faith community outreach project for (mostly) men who are, by occupation, almost always away from their own homes in the holiday season.
Congregation-wide support is what makes it possible for us to meet a goal of 100 boxes. If you would like to make a contribution toward the purchase of items for the boxes, please make checks payable to the church with a notation that it is for “Seafarer’s boxes.”
Shopping will be underway through October; with packing day on November 7. Please call the church of fice (936) 756- 8884 or Susan Buckley (936) 520-6930 for information.
Congregation-wide support is what makes it possible for us to meet a goal of 100 boxes. If you would like to make a contribution toward the purchase of items for the boxes, please make checks payable to the church with a notation that it is for “Seafarer’s boxes.”
Shopping will be underway through October; with packing day on November 7. Please call the church of fice (936) 756- 8884 or Susan Buckley (936) 520-6930 for information.
Save the Date for Upcoming Events ...
September 15 Potluck Reception for Rev. Saathoff & family
September 22 FPC Staff Recognition and Reception
September 25 See You at the Pole (Prayer at the flag pole)
October 2 Wednesday Night Live Kickoff
October 6 World Communion Sunday
October 11 Pumpkin Patch Delivery
October 12-31 Pumpkin Patch at FPC
Worship Schedule
8:30 a.m. Worship Service with Communion
9:00 a.m. Fellowship (Bistro)
9:30 a.m. Sunday School for Adults and Children
10:30 a.m. Fellowship (Narthex)
10:35 a.m. Praise Band (Sanctuary)
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
Weekly Events ...
Sunday - September 15, 2024
8:30 a.m. Worship with Communion (Sanctuary)
9:00 a.m. Fellowship (Bistro)
9:30 a.m. Bereans Sunday School Class with Bob Shepherd (Rm. 105)
Paul's letter to the church at Ephesus.
9:30 a.m. Fellowship Class with Cara Wood (Rm. 204)
Max Lucado study series "What Happens Next -
A Traveler's Guide Through the End of This Age."
9:30 a.m. Exploring Our Faith with Susan Buckley (Rm. 206)
9:30 a.m. Seekers' Bible Study with Randy Blanton (207)
Study of the Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippeans.
9:30 a.m. "The Word" Children's Sunday School (Rm. 203)
10:30 a.m. Fellowship (Narthex)
10:35 a.m. Praise Band (Sanctuary)
11:00 a.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary or Streamed Live)
fpcconroe.org/watch live;
youtube.com/fpcconroe;
www.facebook.com/fpcconroe
FPC Church App (See Downloads at fpcconroe.org)
12:00 p.m. Potluck for Rev. Saathoff and Family (FLC)
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. The Spark (Gym)
Monday - September 16
1:30 p.m. Monday Bible Study
Wednesday - September 11
5:45 p.m. Handbells Practice (Sanctuary)
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Practice (Choir Room)
Sunday - September 22
8:30 a.m. Worship with Communion (Sanctuary)
9:00 a.m. Fellowship (Bistro)
9:30 a.m. Bereans Sunday School Class Bob Shepherd (Rm. 105)
Paul's letter to the church at Ephesus.
9:30 a.m. Fellowship Class with Cara Wood (Rm. 204)
Max Lucado study series "What Happens Next -
A Traveler's Guide Through the End of This Age."
9:30 a.m. Exploring Our Faith with Susan Buckley (Rm. 206)
9:30 a.m. Seekers' Bible Study with Randy Blanton (207)
Study of the Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippians
9:30 a.m. "The Word" Children's Sunday School (Rm. 203)
10:30 a.m. Fellowship (Narthex)
10:35 a.m. Praise Band (Sanctuary)
11:00 a.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary or Streamed Live)
fpcconroe.org/watch live;
youtube.com/fpcconroe;
www.facebook.com/fpcconroe
FPC Church App (See Downloads at fpcconroe.org)
12:00 Reception for FPC Staff (Narthex)
1:00 p.m. Session Meeting
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. The Spark (Gym)
Serve Our Neighbor Day 2024
Our 2024 flower calendar is available at the Welcome Desk if you would like to sign up for a flower dedication. The flowers always contribute nicely to our Sunday worship services,
and they are yours to take home if you so wish.
Secure Mailing to FPC
Please be sure to use the new FPC mailing address when sending mail to the church. Unfortunately, we found out the hard way that our outside mailbox is not secure enough to keep out those with ill intent. Therefore, we need to be diligent in securing our correspondence by using the P.O. box address below. Thank you for your help with this.
2257 N Loop 336 W Suite 140, # 349, Conroe, TX 77304
2257 N Loop 336 W Suite 140, # 349, Conroe, TX 77304
