Sunday Worship: September 24, 2023
8:30 a.m. Worship Service with Communion / 11:00 a.m. Worship Service
Welcome Guest Speaker: Rev. Gregory Han
"Taking Measure"
Scripture Reading: Psalm 16:1-11; Ephesians 3:14-21.
More about our guest speaker:
The Rev. Gregory Han was ordained in March of 2000, and has spent his pastoral career in the Presbytery of New Covenant. He was the Associate Pastor of Saint Philip Presbyterian Church for four years (2000-2004) and Pastor of Atascocita Presbyterian Church for three years (2005-2008). He also trained as a hospital chaplain and has earned four units of Clinical Pastoral Education.
He is an experienced teacher; he taught at St. John’s School from 2008-2014, taught for a year in the Honors College at the University of Houston, and has taught for Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He currently teaches at the Post Oak High School while in his second year in the Ph.D. Program in Religion at Rice University. He and his wife have three college-aged sons.
“I am honored to spend the next few months with you as we journey through the fall months and through the Advent season. As worship is one of the foundations of the Christian life, and communal worship even more so, we will spend holy time together in praise and prayer, in learning and community, in word and sacrament. I look forward to our time together.”
The Rev. Gregory Han was ordained in March of 2000, and has spent his pastoral career in the Presbytery of New Covenant. He was the Associate Pastor of Saint Philip Presbyterian Church for four years (2000-2004) and Pastor of Atascocita Presbyterian Church for three years (2005-2008). He also trained as a hospital chaplain and has earned four units of Clinical Pastoral Education.
He is an experienced teacher; he taught at St. John’s School from 2008-2014, taught for a year in the Honors College at the University of Houston, and has taught for Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He currently teaches at the Post Oak High School while in his second year in the Ph.D. Program in Religion at Rice University. He and his wife have three college-aged sons.
“I am honored to spend the next few months with you as we journey through the fall months and through the Advent season. As worship is one of the foundations of the Christian life, and communal worship even more so, we will spend holy time together in praise and prayer, in learning and community, in word and sacrament. I look forward to our time together.”
Flowers in the Sanctuary
Flowers in the Sanctuary are given
to the Glory of God.
by Patrick Hudson, in honor of Mary's 88th birthday (9-29),
and in honor of Dr. David Green and family for their
tireless efforts in serving FPC-Conroe for 10 years.
You will be missed!
Reception for David & Leigh Green September 24th
After the 11:00 a.m. service, a Recognition of Service and Ministry luncheon, for David and Leigh Green, will be held on September 24th, from 12:30-2:30 p.m., in the Family Life Center. The entrée will be provided by the Fellowship Committee, so please bring a covered dish (sides, salads and desserts) to contribute. Please join us for this special occasion to show support for the Greens as we wish them well, share memories and lift them up in prayer as they embark on this new journey.
In the meantime, there is a basket for cards and well wishes for Dr. Green and family, which is located at the Welcome Desk on Sundays and in the church office during the week, if you would like to bring something.
Congregational Meeting Sept. 24th
As a result of Dr. Green’s resignation as Pastor and Head of Staff of the congregation, the Session has called a meeting of the congregation to concur with his request. This meeting will be conducted on Sunday, September 24, 2023, during the 11:00 worship service. After the worship service, the Session will host a retirement reception for Dr. Green. Details of the reception are above.
FPC Participation in Fall Festival
After being the talk of the town last year, PDS will once again host an amazing Fall Festival on October 28th. There will be lots of fun and festivities, including a Trunk or Treat where vendors are welcome to set up with items they would like to sell.
If you would be interested in participating as a vendor, or know someone who would, please contact Presbyterian Day School office for a vendor form at (936) 756-3990.
Wednesday Night Live (WNL) Kick-off : 9-27-23
Our Wednesday Night Live Kickoff is September 27th, starting with dinner and fellowship at 5:00 p.m. Music from our Youth Praise Band will begin at 5:30, and classes will begin at 6:00. If you would like more information about the classes being offered, or want to begin a new study group, please contact Dena Sowden at DSowden@fpcConroe.org or (979) 255-2096.
We have two new classes that will be starting this fall:
• Callie Candee will be covering Ecclesiastes (Rm. 204)
• Ron & Cindy Massey will be conducting “How To Hear God: A Simple Guide For Normal People”, by Pete Greig. (Rm. 206) (The book cost is $20 on Amazon, but there are nine books on-hand for purchase. Cindy can order a book for you if you will text her at (281) 813-0836. For any questions, call Ron at (936) 443-4667.)
Streaming of Church Services:
Every Sunday FPC will be streaming the 11:00 a.m. worship service to four platforms:
The church website: www.fpcconroe.org (see Watch Live on the Main Menu)
YouTube: www.youtube.com/fpcconroe
Facebook: www.facebook.com/fpcconroe
The Church App (See Downloads at fpcconroe.org to download the app.)
Worship Schedule:
8:30 a.m. Worship Service with Communion
9:00 a.m. Fellowship (Bistro) / Praise Band (Gym)
9:30 a.m. Sunday School
10:30 a.m. Fellowship (Narthex) / Praise Band (Sanctuary)
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
Christmas Boxes for the Houston International Seafarers' 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 2. Please call the church office (936) 756- 8884 or Susan Buckley (936) 520-6930 for more information.
Prayer List Updates:
Please help us keep the list updated. Your assistance is appreciated.
FPC has a new mailing address effective immediately:
Please note that FPC will be receiving mail at a new address:
2257 N Loop 336 W, Suite # 140, Conroe, TX 77304
Pastoral Care Information
We would like to thank Rev. Callie Candee for assuming the role of FPC pastoral care in Dr. Green’s absence. She is familiar to many of us, as she is a resident of Montgomery County, and has served as a guest preacher for several years now. If you have an immediate need, please call the pastoral care direct line at (936) 290-4535.
Bible Donations
In an effort to enable others to have access to God’s Word, through the scripture, FPC will be collecting used Bibles for Project Bible Runners. Donation boxes have been placed in the Narthex (near the church office), as well as near the PDS office, and will be collected through the month of May.
Save the Date for Upcoming Events ...
September 27 Wednesday Night Live begins
October 14 Pumpkin Delivery
October 14-31 Pumpkin Patch
October 28 Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat
"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."
Psalm 118:24
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