Worship Service, November 16, 2025
8:30 a.m. Worship Service with Communion
11:00 a.m. Worship Service
“Telling the Story: The Birds and Flowers”
Rev. Seth Saathoff
Scripture: Isaiah 49:8-13; Matthew 6:25-33.
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November 23 is Dedication Sunday
"Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story." Psalm 107:2.
Next Sunday, November 23, is Dedication Sunday. During the services, we will have the opportunity to join in bringing our pledges for the work of the church for 2026.
Last week, a pledge card was mailed to all those who have given in the past. In addition to the pledge card was a letter from Pastor Seth, encouraging our support, and a letter from Fred Kate, Treasurer, along with FPC-Conroe’s proposed operating budget for 2026. If you did not receive anything in the mail, the pledge packets are at the Welcome Desk and in the church office.
Through your faithful support this year, FPC-Conroe has been able to meet our budgetary needs in 2025 and reduce our debt by almost $400,000. By the end of our three-year Capital Campaign, we will have reduced our debt by almost $1.2 million. Looking ahead to 2026, the church needs our support to continue to tell the story of God’s redeeming love in Jesus Christ.
Through our active participation in giving, we can ensure that this church is the hands, feet, and voice of Christ to our congregation and our community. Please pray this week about what God is calling you to give to spread His message of hope, and join us next Sunday in bringing our pledges. If you are unable to attend, you may bring your pledge to the church office it or mail it to First Presbyterian Church, 2257 N. Loop 336 W, Suite 140, #349, Conroe, TX 77304.
Love God - Live Generously - Invest in Others!
Flowers in the Sanctuary
Sunday's flowers are given
by Patrick Hudson,
in honor of all who served and to the glory of God, and from
David & Vivian McDonald
in memory of David's mother, Margaret.
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.
Happy
Thanksgiving!
Join Us for Wednesday Night Live
Dinner served: 5:00 - 5:45 p.m.
$5 / person (Under 12 & 90+ eat FREE)
We'll see you there!
Wednesday Night Live
Thanksgiving Dinner and Worship Service
November 19th
Please keep in mind that our final WNL meal will be our much-anticipated Thanksgiving dinner, on November 19th. After the meal, we will have a 6:00 p.m. worship service in the Sanctuary. We look forward to seeing you all there.
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.
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)!
Office Volunteer Needed for
Wednesday Morning
The church office is in need of a Wednesday morning volunteer to cover the phones and welcome guests during the weekly staff meeting. If you can give a few hours of your time, please contact Yvonne Rose at (936) 756-8884.
2025 Officer Nominating Committee
The 2025 Officer Nominating Committee is hard at work putting together their proposed slate of new elders to serve on session. If you have prayerfully considered nominating yourself or someone else (with their permission), please contact Catherine Scheffler at 713-715-9766 or email her at scscheffler@sbcglobal.net
The Children's Pageant: Help Needed
The Children's Christmas Pageant is scheduled for Sunday, December 14th, during the 11:00 worship service.
We need lots of little angels, shepherds, sheep, and wise men to recreate the Holy Night for the congregation. Practices will be held on November 16, 23, 30 and December 7 after the 11:00 a.m. service.
This is an invitation for any elementary-aged student, who would like to participate in the pageant, to contact Dena Sowden at (979) 255-2096 or DSowden@fpcconroe.org.
Good News!
As of September 30, 2025, the church has used proceeds received from the Capital Campaign to pay down the outstanding debt by $341,331.
This amounts to a reduction in operating expenses of $32,853/year!
Total pledges to the three-year campaign now stand at $991,438. The Capital Campaign Committee would like to thank all those who have com mitted 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
This amounts to a reduction in operating expenses of $32,853/year!
Total pledges to the three-year campaign now stand at $991,438. The Capital Campaign Committee would like to thank all those who have com mitted 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
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/
This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
(Psalm 118:24)
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.
"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)
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.
Save the Date for Upcoming Events ...
November 19 WNL Thanksgiving Dinner (Final WNL for the Fall)
November 23 Dedication Sunday
November 24-28 Thanksgiving Holidays for PDS/CISD
November 17 Thanksgiving Day (FPC Office Closed)
December 5 Life Line Screenings at FPC
December 7 Seasonal Music Sunday
December 14 Children's Pageant
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.
Weekly Events ...
Sunday - November 16
8:30 a.m. Worship with Communion
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 "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 on Sunday
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)
12:30 p.m. Session Meeting
4:00 p.m. "A Year Through the Bible" Study (Rm. 105)
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. The Spark (Gym)
Monday - November 17
1:30 p.m. Monday Bible Study (Parlor)
Wednesday - November 19
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. WNL THANKSGIVING DINNER (FLC)
6:00 p.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary)
Sunday - November 23
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 "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
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) On Break Until 12/07/25.
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.
