Announcements:

Worship Service: August 3, 2025

11:00 a.m.  Worship Service (No 8:30 a.m. Service)


"Sleepy Eutychus"
(Stranger Scriptures Series)

Rev. Seth Saathoff

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-5; Acts 20:7-12.

The Connection for August 3, 2025
The 2025 Connection Archive

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TEXAS  FLOOD  RELIEF  ASSISTANCE

Click here to read the letter from Rev. Seth Saathoff on how we can contribute to Texas Flood Relief efforts.

Flowers in the Sanctuary

Sunday's flowers are given to the glory of God.

by Greg and Irma Scott,

in celebration of their 56th 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.


Stranger Scriptures



The Bible is chock-full of inspiring stories, compelling characters, invaluable wisdom, and most importantly the unique and authoritative witness of Jesus Christ. But the Bible is also filled with strange stories we struggle to interpret, disturbing events that are hard to stomach, and customs so ancient and foreign that their relevance seems elusive. Some of these texts are so odd and otherworldly that we simply don’t know what to make of them.

This sermon series is dedicated to those texts: the ones we've buried in the closet, the ones we've avoided like the plague, the ones your Sunday School teachers never mentioned. What might these bizarre and confounding texts have to teach us? And more importantly, what might God be saying to us through them?

Join us this July through August as we explore the Stranger Scriptures.

The Seekers Class Begins a New Study


The Seekers Class began the study of Paul’s Letter to the Romans on Sunday, July 13.  Two options are available for participating in this foundational study. You can join the class that meets Sunday mornings in the church library or participate virtually through Zoom (Join Zoom Meeting – https:// us06web.zoom.us/j/82754565124? – Meeting ID: 827 5456 5124 – Passcode: 77304).

"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)

Members of Armed Services Photos


The Worship Committee is requesting photos of your loved ones that have served, or who are presently serving, in our nation’s armed services. Please send your photos to Randy Blanton at randyjblanton@yahoo.com in .jpeg for mat, and include the name, branch of service, rank, and years of service. We plan to stream the photos of the men and women who have served, and are still with us, prior to the 11:00 a.m. worship service on November 9, 2025.  The photos of the men and women who have served, and have passed, will be streamed on May 24, 2026.

CPR Class August 15th


As Presbyterian Day School prepares for another wonderful school year, teachers and staff will take part in a CPR Class the morning of August 15 here at FPC.

If you are interested in getting your certification, please contact the PDS office at (936) 756-3990. There is online pre-work involved, prior to the actual class, so be sure to give yourself the time needed to participate.

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 crea tive 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/

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.

Serve Our Neighbor Day
September 17th, 2025


SAVE THE DATE for our 3rd annual Serve Our Neighbor Day, on Saturday, September 27. We’ll gather together at the church for a light breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and then dis perse to several different local mission sites after a prayer send-off. More details about the specific projects will be available in August and sign-ups in the narthex will begin on Sunday, August 24.

Please make plans to participate in this year’s churchwide day of service!

A special thanks to our guest organist, Donna Davis,
who has graciously volunteered to provide beautiful
music while Rolethial is on vacation.  Thank you, Donna!

Debt Reduction Campaign
Update - June 2025

As of June 30, we have received pledges and one-time gifts for our debt reduction campaign, totaling $988,148! Also, the current account balance is $175,948.47.  

With notice of additional incoming funds, we anticipate making a payment in July 2025 of approximately $232,000, effectively reducing our monthly incumbrance to date by an estimated $2,575. The Capital Campaign Committee is deeply appreciative of your continued financial commitments to reducing our indebtedness! 

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.  

Our Summer Service Schedule will run
through Sept. 7, 2025  (11:00 a.m. service only)

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.

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Save the Date for Upcoming Events ...



August 15                                                        CPR  Class

August 24                                                         Rally Sunday

September 1                                                   Labor Day (Church Office Closed)

September 7                                                   Summer Schedule Ends /Regular Service schedule begins
                                                                                    (8:30 & 11:00 a.m.)

September 19                                               Life Line Screening

September 24                                               See You at the Pole

September 27                                             Serve Our Neighbor Day


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)

Regular schedule resumes September 7.

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.

Weekly Events ...

Sunday - August 3

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
                           
9:30 a.m.   Exploring Our Faith with Susan Buckley (Rm. 206)

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

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

5:00 p.m.      "A Year Through the Bible" Study (Rm. 105)

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.  The Spark (Gym)


Monday - August 4

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

Wednesday - July 30

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 - August 10

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
                 
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  

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.  " A Year Through the Bible" Study (Rm. 105)

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.  The Spark (Gym)

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.