Announcements:

Worship Service, February 1, 2026


Worship Services:

8:30 a.m.  Worship with Communion

11:00 a.m.  Worship Service

"What Does the Lord Require?"

Rev. Seth Saathoff

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12; Micah 6:1-8.

Communion Sunday


Chili Cookoff Tonight - Join us in supporting our Youth Missions.

5:00 - 7:00 p.m. (FLC)

Flowers in the Sanctuary


Sunday's flowers are given
to the glory of God
 
by Annetta and Soren Rose,
in celebration of their 65th wedding anniversary,

and by Bill and Linda Harshbarger,
in celebration of their 55th wedding anniversary.

2025 Flower Calendar


Please keep in mind that our 2025 flower calendar is now on the Welcome Desk.
Be sure to write in your dedications for the times of year that are significant to you and your loved ones.
Flower arrangements are $45.

Love  God - Live Generously - Invest in Others!

Annual Chili Cookoff is February 1st


Our 16th Annual Chili Cook-Off is Sunday, Feb. 1, from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Come out and be the judge to determine the best chili in the house!  

Entry and tastings are free, but be sure you bring lots of $$$ to help your favorite team win.
We'll have non chili options, great times, live music and lots of good-hearted competition!

Proceeds help offset the cost of Youth Mission Trips and activities.

 ***THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE FPC YOUTH GROUP!!***

Wednesday Night Live Activities 

WNL events will include a Women's Bible Study group with childcare provided, and children 4 and up can participate in “Jesus And Me” with Ms. Amber in Rm. 203, starting at 5:30 p.m.

Also, Pastor Seth will be teaching a class in the library based on the book, “Being Presbyterian in the Bible Belt.”   

If you're interested in hosting a small group during WNL, contact Dena Sowden at DSowden@FPCConroe.Org. 

WNL Dinner Menu: February 4


Seasonal Soups (a variety)
Green Salad
Assorted Crackers
Texas Sheet Cake

We'll see you there!

Children's Church Volunteers Needed


We need Children’s Church volunteers for January through May. Please use the Google docs
link to find a Sunday that works for you. We would appreciate your help.  2026 Jan - May Children's Church .

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xoFy67DqrB1Z58XiSOknjjtL41HEL LZXYpA7iaglUc/edit?usp=sharing Young Ad

Registration for the Fifteenth Annual Sew-a-thon
Begins Sunday February 1 Through February 22nd.


Registration begins Feb. 1st for the 15th Annual Sew-a-thon, which will be held on February 28th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in the Family Life Center.  Stop by the registration table, located in the Narthex, and sign up to participate.

At this all day event, participants will make children’s quilts for Bags of Love and Project Linus. The quilts, along with age/gender appropriate books, games, toys, and toiletry items, go in the Bags of Love which are given to children in Montgomery County who are removed from their homes by Children’s Protective Services. The quilts donated to Project Linus, Montgomery County Chapter, are given to children hospitalized in local hospitals.

If you don’t sew, there are other ways you can participate, such as ironing and tying quilts. If you are unavailable on the 28th, you can still help by contributing some of the items that go in the Bags of Love. You will find a list of needed items below. You may also make a monetary contribution to the project by writing a check to FPC, with a notation Bags of Love. I

Items (new or gently used) are also needed for the Silent Auction.  Proceeds from the Silent Auction fund the work of the Mission Sewing Group.

If you have questions or want more information, call Liz Kessler (713) 818 1006 or Linda Harshbarger ( 281) 610-6162.

Items Needed for the Bags of Love Stuffed animals  Coloring books               Crayons Books – all ages Toddler toys               Baby rattles Boy toys – all ages Baby teething rings Baby 3-in-1 Kids toothbrush  Kids toothpaste  Notebooks Calculators  Kids 3-in-1 (body wash,     shampoo, conditioner)   *Items should be small enough to fit in Bags of Love

Items Needed for the Bags of Love:

Stuffed Animals
Books - all ages
Boy Toys - all ages
Kids Toothbrush
Calculators
Coloring books
Toddler toys

Baby Teething Rings
Kids toothpaste
Kids 3-in-1
(body wash, shampoo, conditioner)
Crayons
Baby Rattles
Baby 3-in-1
Notebooks

Crocheting Stuffed Animals
Kickoff Class: Sunday, Feb. 22nd
12:30 p.m.

Interested in learning how to crochet, or love to crochet and want to gather with friends to help create stuffed animals that will be donated to help various children's organizations? If so, contact Kaleigh Riggs-Harpur or Dena Sowden for more details.

Prayer List Updates


As we roll into 2026, we ask for help in keeping our prayer list updated.
If any of our prayer requests have had a change in status, or need to be removed,  
please make the church office staff aware. Thank you.

"I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end He will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; I myself will see Him with my own eyes."

(Job 19:25-27a)

Welcome to the
Howards


Welcome to our newest   members,

Craig and Marilu Howard

who officially joined the church
by reaffirmation on Sunday, December 7.
They along with their young son, Theo, recently
moved to  the Conroe area from north Texas. Both
parents are employed in higher education administration.

Through the Bible in One Year


Beginning on Sunday, November 16, the new start time for the class will be 4:00 p.m. The class will remain a one-hour study.
The class has completed its study of the Old Testament, so on December 7th, at 4:00 p.m., we will begin a study of the New Testament.  Not meeting on December 28th.

The class would like to extend an invitation to anyone who would like to participate in the New Testament study to plan to attend. We will begin with an overview of the New Testament, followed by our study of Matthew the following week. We will continue using Alan Stringfellow's “Through the Bible in a Year” as our guide. All are welcome (church members and community friends)!

Good News!

As of January 6, 2026, the church has reduced the outstanding debt by $341,330 with proceeds received from the Capital Campaign. This equates to a reduction in operating expenses of $32,850/year!

Total pledges and one time contributions to the three-year campaign now stand at $1,192,650.   As of this update, we have $144,680 in the Capital Campaign account and we anticipate another $120,000 in revenue on the near horizon. Upon receipt of those funds, we will make another loan payment of $265,000, which will reduce our debt payment by an additional $20,700/year.

In summary and including the referenced payment, we will have decreased our indebtedness by 25% and reduced our monthly debt payments by 28%. The Capital Campaign Committee would like to thank all those who have committed to this worthy cause of reducing our debt, and have made its success a reality. Your generosity has greatly relieved the strain on our operating budget and will make it possible for our church to broaden its mission in the future. It is not too late to participate. While the “official” pledge period is over, you can still pledge. If you are not comfortable with a three-year commitment, we ask you to prayerfully consider a one-time donation. Every dollar you give goes directly to reducing our indebtedness.  

Finally, please continue to pray for the continued success of this effort and our church. Blessings, Capital Campaign Committee 

Looking for Mo Men

Annual Men's Conference at Mo-Ranch
Friday, May 1, through Sunday, May 3.

Interested in a weekend filled with food, fun and fellowship - in the beautiful Texas Hill Country? The annual Men's Conference at Mo-Ranch takes place Friday, May 1, through Sunday, May 3.

It is a chance to experience incredible sermons, engaging workshops on a variety of "manly" topics (learn how to cook a brisket or how to play pickleball), as well as various Bible oriented classes), and enjoy the gorgeous scenery from throughout the facility. You can even test your bravery on the famous Mo-Ranch slide into the refreshing Guadalupe River. Last year, four men from our church "tested" the waters; this year, we're looking for more!

We'll leave from the church on Friday morning and return by mid-afternoon on Sunday.   For more information, contact Steve Scheffler (scscheffler@sbcglobal.net or 281.851.1690). We will partner with The Woodlands Community Presbyterian Church to reserve our spots by early March, so give it some thought and save the date! You can also visit https://www.moranch.org/ attend-a-conference/adult conferences/mens-conference-2/ for more details.

Young Adult Retreat at Mo Ranch
March 20-22, 2026



Reignite your purpose and strengthen your spirit. Join us for a transformative retreat designed for those navigating the post-college years. Connect with a supportive community, explore life planning, vocational discernment, and creative budgeting, all while deepening your faith through worship, prayer, and interactive workshops. Together, let’s build a future of meaning, purpose, and connection.

Details regarding this retreat can be found at:
https://www.moranch.org/attend-a-conference/adult-conferences/young-adult-retreat/


Save the Date for Upcoming Events ...

February 1                                                              Annual Chili Cook-off

February  16                                                         President's Day (PDS/CISD Holiday)

February 18                                                          Ash Wednesday Service (End of WNL)

February 21                                                          Go Texan Parade

February 28                                                          15th Annual Sew-a-Thon /Quilt Raffle



Calendar of Weekly Event


Sunday - February 1

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 uplifting letter to the church at Philippi.

9:30 a.m.  Fellowship Class (Rm. 204)
                       Studying "The Promise of Heaven" Study Guide (not the book)
                         by Dr. David Jeremiah, taught by Barbara Geddes, Glenna
                         Lang, and Glenn Elms.
                 
9:30 a.m.   Exploring Our Faith with Susan Buckley (Rm. 206)

9:30 a.m.   Seekers' Bible Study with Randy Blanton (207)
                          Paul's Letter to the Romans
                          Join Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82754565124?
                           Meeting ID:  82754565124
                           Passcode: 77304  

9:30 a.m.     FPC Kids' 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.  Committee Meetings

4:00-7:00 p.m.  " A Year Through the Bible" Study (Rm. 105)

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.  Annual Chili Cookoff (Gym)

Monday - February 2

1:30 p.m.   Monday Bible Study (Parlor)

Tuesday - February 3

10:00 a.m.   Rebecca Circle (Parlor)

Wednesday - February 4

9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  Mission Sewing (Rm 105)
4:00 p.m.   Small Group Study (Rm 206)
5:00 p.m.   Wednesday Night Live Meal (Gym)
5:45 p.m.   Handbells Practice (Sanctuary)
6:00 p.m.   Bible Studies/Activities
7:00 -8:00 p.m.  Chancel Choir Practice (Choir Room)

Sunday - February 8

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 uplifting letter to the church at Philippi.

9:30 a.m.  Fellowship Class (Rm. 204)
                       Studying "The Promise of Heaven" Study Guide (not the book)
                         by Dr. David Jeremiah, taught by Barbara Geddes, Glenna
                         Lang, and Glenn Elms.
                 
9:30 a.m.   Exploring Our Faith with Susan Buckley (Rm. 206)

9:30 a.m.   Seekers' Bible Study with Randy Blanton (207)
                          Paul's Letter to the Romans
                          Join Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82754565124?
                           Meeting ID:  82754565124
                           Passcode: 77304  

9:30 a.m.     FPC Kids' 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

4:00-7:00 p.m.  " A Year Through the Bible" Study (Rm. 105)

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.  The Spark (Gym)

Spiritual Direction with Rev. Callie Candee


Christians have sought out silent prayer retreats for centuries; driven by a hun ger for closer communion with God, we choose times of silence, of meditation of Scripture, to hear God more clearly and to follow Jesus’ invitation to 'come away with me to a quiet place and rest.' In our ever too busy world, such an invitation is a blessing, as we enter stillness, reflection upon God’s Word, and open ourselves to hearing more fully God’s response to us. Rev. Callie Candee is offering one-on-one Spiritual Direction sessions for our congregation. She can be reached at CallieCandee@yahoo.com.

This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

(Psalm 118:24)

Updated Church Directory



Deborah Geddes is working with the Membership team to produce an updated release of the church directory. If you are aware of any updates that need to be made, please contact her at 832.212.2600.  


Prayer List Updates



In an effort to keep everyone informed with accurate and timely requests, we would like to update our prayer list.
If someone on the prayer list no longer requires prayer, please make the church office staff aware. Thank you.

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

The 11:00 a.m. Service is streamed live to:

FPCConroe.org (Watch live or later)

Facebook  (FPCConroe)

YouTube  (FPCConroe)

FPC Church APP


If you encounter problems with this website (links, etc.) please report them directly to Donna Kattner
at dkattner@gmail.com for a quick fix. Suggestions are also welcome. Thank you.

Prayer List Updates:


Please help us keep the list updated. Your assistance is appreciated.

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 subsequent 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.