FUPC 2023 Thanksgiving Dinner

FUPC 2023 Thanksgiving

November 18, 2023

Our sisters and brothers in Christ at First United Presbyterian Church in DePere have invited us to join them once again for a special worship service celebrating Thanksgiving followed by a Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday, November 18.

Worship will be at 4:00pm and Pastor Katie will preach the sermon this year. Pastors Meggan and Luke Farwell will also participate. Choir Director Andy Parks is assembling singers from both churches to comprise a choir, so all are welcome to join in. A delicious Thanksgiving dinner will follow the service, and is open to the community.

Let’s have a big showing from our congregation in response to this gracious invitation—we ALL have so much to be thankful for.

Worship Service October 22, 2023

On this fourth Sunday of October, we wrap up our “I’m in!” Generosity theme and encourage everyone to bring 2024 pledge cards to worship. Pastor Katie will focus on Matthew 22: 15-22 https://bit.ly/3rMFudm with a message of “In Over Our Heads.” Following worship, everyone is invited down to Banner Hall for a celebratory spaghetti lunch.

Worship Service October 15, 2023

On this 20th Sunday after Pentecost we welcome four new members into our family of faith. Our readings are from Ezekiel 36: 24-28 https://bit.ly/3tyZznE and Matthew 6: 19-21 https://bit.ly/3toPYzL and Pastor Katie will preach on “Hearts of Stone”.

Worship Service October 8, 2023

On this 19th Sunday after Pentecost we welcome guest preacher, Tom Schoffelman, our new guest organist, Michael Raught and Jane Bies as our reader. Our readings are from Genesis 17: 1-2 https://bit.ly/3ZFdy7C and John 1:35-46 https://bit.ly/3PLGaYa.

Worship Service October 1, 2023

On this first Sunday of October, we celebrate World Communion with Christians all around the world. Pastor Katie will preach from Isaiah 55: 1-7 https://bit.ly/46ufx0y and Luke 14: 16-24 https://bit.ly/3PU1E6v and reflect on “I’m Invited.” Come accept God’s invitation to us all and take your place at the table of our Lord.

World Communion Sunday and Global Foods Potluck

World Communion Sunday

Sunday – October 1, 2023

This Sunday we will join Christian churches all over the world to celebrate World Communion Sunday as we gather at Christ’s table for the sacrament.

Following worship that day, all are invited to continue the celebration at a global foods-themed potluck in the Fellowship Room.

Plan to try out a new recipe or bring a favorite from your own ethnic background, but the point is to have a wide variety of foods from around the world as our lunch together.

All items should be labelled with ingredients listed, and we’ll enjoy fellowship around the tables as we sample foods we may have never tasted before!

Please join us!

New Members Received October 15th

Welcome New Members
Kris & Mike Melton
Kris & Mike Melton

On Sunday, October 15th in our service of worship at 10am, we will officially receive four new members who are already blessing our congregation.

Our coffee fellowship time following worship will be another opportunity to welcome them and express our gratitude for their presence among us in the body of Christ.

Brief biographies were shared in our September Newsletter last month for Carole Biddick, Kris and Mike Melton, and Barbara Perret (not pictured).

Carole Biddick
Carole Biddick

Please make an effort to reach out and draw them into our family of faith!

October 2023 Bible Study

Harvest of Righteousness Book Cover

New Bible Study Begins October 25th & 26th

Harvest of Righteousness by Rebecca Bradburn Langer will be our next Bible study, beginning Wednesday, October 25 at 6:30 via Zoom and Thursday, October 26 at 11am in person.

After finishing up Theology for Presbyterians we’ll be taking a different approach and focusing on the spiritual discipline of devotional reading of scripture for five weeks.

The workbook draws on the rich treasure of biblical passages, devotional readings, prayers, and helpful exercises to develop or redevelop this ancient discipline for its readers.

Less a “study” and more a “plunge into the text,” it will be a new experience for some and a refreshing change for others. Please come join us! In mid October, books are available from Pastor Katie for $10.

All are welcome!

Worship Service September 24, 2023

On this final Sunday of September, we are excited to be hosting International Peacemaker Noemi Sanchez from El Salvador. Pastor Katie will reflect on Philippians 1: 21-30 https://bit.ly/3Rq9HsY and preach on “Contagious Confidence.” We also commission Taylor Wittman to her service in the Peace Corps in Albania, where she will do health education.

Worship Service September 17, 2023

On this Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Matthew 18: 21-35 https://bit.ly/44ZqHJS will focus our attention on Jesus’ words about forgiveness and Pastor Katie will reflect on “Maxing Out the Card.” We are excited to begin the program year this week with Sunday school for children and Confirmation class following worship.