Worship Service: May 25, 2025
8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Worship Services
"Learning to Fly"
Rev. Seth Saathoff
Scripture Readings: Psalm 93; Luke 24:44-53
Today we commission our Youth Group Mission Trip to Kentucky.
"Truly I tell you, whatever you did for the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me" Matt. 25:40
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Flowers in the Sanctuary
Sunday's flowers are given to the glory of God
by Ann Johnson,
in loving memory of Ole Johnson.
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.
Volunteers Needed. Contact Dena Sowden
dsowden@fpcconroe.org.

VBS 2025
July 7-11
9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Registration Now Open!

Scan the code to
register or
use the link button
below.
The Registration link for
Armored Sports Camp
can be found on the VBS
Registration site for a convenient, all-in-one place to sign up for summer fun!
Be Sure to Sign Up
BEFORE June 1st!!

Summer Service Schedule Began May 25th
It's that time of year again! We will have only one worship service at 11:00 a.m. through September 7, 2025.
"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)
Family Promise June 9-13
Please note that Monday (June 9) through Friday (June 13), FPC will be hosting Family Promise. Any help offered would be most appreciated. A signup sheet is located in the narthex for your convenience.
Pentecost Sunday
Historically, red has been associated with Pentecost Sunday as a reminder of God’s empowerment of the Church through the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit. Luke recorded that a great wind blew, filling the place, and tongues of fire rested above the heads of the disciples. As a result of this divine encoun ter, the disciples declared the good news of Jesus Christ to all pre sent! Thousands believed in the Christ and were added to the Church!
Reverend Saathoff and the FPC Worship Committee invite you to commemorate this great day in church history by wearing red as we gather on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, for Bible study and worship.
New Bible Study Series (Sunday Nights from 5:00 - 6:00 pm in Rm. 105)
This study will take you through the Bible Genesis-Revelations in a 52-week period. We will cover a book (or two) each week in our one-hour study. As a guideline we will use Dr. Alan B Stringfellow’s work book “Through the Bible in One Year” You will learn major themes of all the books, the key verses, the central messages. You will learn how each book is organized, how it came into being and its role in the Bible story.
This may well be the most exciting journey of your Christian life. It will go through step by step each book and connect the dots, if you will, for God’s plan of redemption for mankind from the first chapter. You will learn why the Jewish faith and traditions have had a strong influence on our Christian community even today. How the prophecies and events of the Old Testament relate to the New Testament and even our modern traditions and Christian faith. Sermons we hear weekly and hymns we sing will take on a new and special meaning after seeing how they relate to events in the Bible.

Welcome New Members
Welcome to our newest members (from l. to r.),
Evelyn Frimpong and Kojo Boadi
(with their son, Jack)
and David Macdonald (far right)
with Rev. Saathoff, who officially joined the church during the Session meeting on Sunday, May 18.
Our Summer Service Schedule will run
through Sept. 7, 2025 (11:00 a.m. service only)
Children's Church
**Children's Church Is On Break For The Summer But Will Resume In the Fall On Sept. 14, 2025
After the Children’s Sermon, children between 5-8 are invited to attend Children’s Church, where they will pray, sing praise songs, and learn Bible stories - everything we do in a regular church service, but more age-appropriate.
Children will return to the sanctuary for the final hymn.
Volunteers are needed, so please use the link or scan the QR code to pick a date!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4CABAD2EA2F94-55218097-childrens
After the Children’s Sermon, children between 5-8 are invited to attend Children’s Church, where they will pray, sing praise songs, and learn Bible stories - everything we do in a regular church service, but more age-appropriate.
Children will return to the sanctuary for the final hymn.
Volunteers are needed, so please use the link or scan the QR code to pick a date!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4CABAD2EA2F94-55218097-childrens

Capital Campaign Update
We would ask that you continue to pray for our Capital Campaign. The results will be announced on May 18th.

Our FPC Capital Campaign is progressing well, and we are moving quickly to our Celebration Sunday on May 18, 2025! For those of you who have not taken the opportunity to return your commitment cards with your three-year pledge, we humbly request that you prayerfully complete the pledge card and return it to the church by May 11. We want your contribution to be included in total funds committed to reducing our indebtedness over the next three years!
If you think your gift would have little to no impact on our debt reduction, then think again! Consider this: A $50/per month commitment equals a total commitment of $1,800. What if 10 people/households made the same commitment? That level of giving equals $18,000! What if 20 people/households made the same commitment? That level of giving equals $36,000!
These examples demonstrate the power and impact of the community of faith striving together to expand our capacity of ministry and missions. If you’ve not received a Capital Campaign commitment card, then you can find a card placed on either table as you enter the worship center or on the Visitor’s Desk. We thank you for your prayerful consideration and commitment!
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.
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.
Save the Date for Upcoming Events ...
June 8 Day of Pentecost
June 8-14th Youth Mission Trip to Kentucky
June 15th Father's Day
June 20 Lifeline Screening at FPC
June 21 First Day of Summer
July 4 Independence Day
July 6 Patriotic Sunday
July 7-11 Vacation Bible School/Sports Camp
July 13 VBS Sunday
Our Sunday Morning
Summer Schedule
No 8:30 Service
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
Summer Schedule starts May 25th (No 8:30 a.m. service)
Saturday with the Saathoffs
The Saathoff family wants to get to know our FPC family and is inviting you to dinner! Use the link to choose an upcoming Saturday that works for you.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4CABAD2EA2F94-51851903-saturdays#/
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14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
Psalm 19:14
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Weekly Events ...
Sunday - June 1
SUMMER SCHEDULE: NO 8:30 a.m. SERVICE
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 (Rm. 204)
Studying "More Parables from the Back Side" by J. Ellsworth Kalas, taught by Deborah Geddes, Glenna Lang,
and Glenn Elms
Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84167943834? pwd=AdkAvynUbFSDwwusry9kmEgidSwHvG.1
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
Zoom available: Contact Randy Blanton for details.
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)
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. The Spark (Gym)
Monday - June 2
1:30 p.m. Monday Bible Study (Parlor)
Wednesday - June 4
9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Mission Sewing (Rm. 105)
5:45 p.m. Handbells Practice (Sanctuary)
7:00-8:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Practice
Sunday - June 8
SUMMER SCHEDULE: NO 8:30 a.m. SERVICE
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 (Rm. 204)
Studying "More Parables from the Back Side" by J. Ellsworth Kalas, taught by Deborah Geddes, Glenna Lang,
and Glenn Elms
Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84167943834? pwd=AdkAvynUbFSDwwusry9kmEgidSwHvG.1
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
Zoom available: Contact Randy Blanton for details.
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)
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. The Spark (Gym) Not Meeting Tonight
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.
Prayer List Updates:
Please help us keep the list updated. Your assistance is appreciated.
