Worship Service, December 28, 2025
Lessons and Carols Service
Rev. Seth Saathoff
11:00 p.m. (Sanctuary)
(No 8:30 Service)
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Flowers in the Sanctuary
Sunday's flowers are given
to the glory of God by
Fred and Ann Kate,
in celebration of their 60th 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.
Love God - Live Generously - Invest in Others!
Joy Gift Offering

Each year during the Advent and Christmas season, we lift up past, present, and future leaders of the church. God has blessed the church with incredible leadership in every time and place, but those leaders often need to be supported by their
communities as well. This Offering provides support for Presbyterian church workers and their families in their time of need and leadership development and education for communities of color at Presbyterian-related schools and colleges equipping communities of color. Your gifts to the Christmas Joy Offering combine with gifts from thousands of congregations throughout our denomination to do our part to repair the world and to ensure our siblings have the tools they need to flourish. Your gifts prepare the way for the God we know in Jesus Christ, the child whose birth we celebrate. Thank you!
Children's Church Volunteers Needed
We need Children’s Church volunteers for January through May. Please use the Google docs
link to find a Sunday that works for you. We would appreciate your help. 2026 Jan - May Children's Church .
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xoFy67DqrB1Z58XiSOknjjtL41HEL LZXYpA7iaglUc/edit?usp=sharing Young Ad
Stock Donations to FPC
REMINDER! For those of you who are considering donating stock to the church, or making a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly from your IRA to the church for the calendar year 2025, this memo is to remind you that the transaction must be completed by 12/31/2025 if you want the contribution to be a tax deduction for 2025. However, please try to complete transactions before the last week in December to avoid a last minute “glitch” that may keep you from being eligible for a 2025 tax deduction.
Yvonne Rose has paperwork in the church office that facilitates the stock donation process, so please feel free to contact Yvonne if you wish to donate stock. Also, for those who intend to pre-pay their pledge for 2026 in the calendar year 2025, please note that this should be completed before the last week in December as mentioned above.
Yvonne Rose has paperwork in the church office that facilitates the stock donation process, so please feel free to contact Yvonne if you wish to donate stock. Also, for those who intend to pre-pay their pledge for 2026 in the calendar year 2025, please note that this should be completed before the last week in December as mentioned above.
Stewardship Campaign Update
The Stewardship Campaign for 2026 pledges is progressing well. To date, we have received 78 pledges for approximately $550,780. This puts us almost 85% of the way towards our goal.
There are still 26 individuals who pledged in 2025 that have not, as of yet, committed to pledging for 2026. If you have al ready pledged to give for the 2026 Budget, thank you for your very generous support. If you plan to pledge, but just haven’t gotten around to it yet, PLEASE do so in the near future. Either put your completed card in the collection plate this Sunday or drop it by the church office at your earliest convenience. If we are to balance the budget in 2026, we need everyone’s financial support.
Re member that no pledge is too small. If we all pull together, we can achieve our goal.
Yours in Christ, Administration Committee
"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)

Welcome to the
Howards
Welcome to our newest members,
Craig and Marilu Howard
who officially joined the church
by reaffirmation on Sunday, December 7.
They along with their young son, Theo, recently
moved to the Conroe area from north Texas. Both
parents are employed in higher education administration.
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. Not meeting on December 28th.
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)!
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/
Save the Date for Upcoming Events ...
December 28 Lessons and Carols (11:00 a.m. service only;
there will be no 8:30 service.)
January 1 New Year's Day (Church Office will be closed)
January 7 Wednesday Night Live Kickoff - Trivia Night
February 28 15th Annual Sew-a-Thon
Weekly Events ...
Sunday - December 28
8:30 a.m. Worship with Communion (No 8:30 Service Today)
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)
4:00 p.m. "A Year Through the Bible" Study (Rm. 105) (Not Meeting Today)
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. The Spark (Gym) (Not Meeting Today)
Monday - December 29
1:30 p.m. Monday Bible Study (Parlor) (Will not meet again until 1/12/26)
Wednesday - December 24
9:30 a.m. -2:00 p.m. Mission Sewing (Rm. 105) (Will not meet again Until 1/7/26)
4:00 p.m. Small Group Study (Rm 206) Will not be meeting again until 1/7/26.
Sunday - January 4
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
12:00 p.m. Committee Meetings
4:00-7:00 p.m. " A Year Through the Bible" Study (Rm. 105)
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. The Spark (Gym)
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.
This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
(Psalm 118:24)
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.
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.
Prayer List Updates:
Please help us keep the list updated. Your assistance is appreciated.
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.


