Weekly Announcements

For Friday, February 9, 2024

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Churchwide News

  • Sunday School for all ages takes place from 10:15-11 AM. Locations are in your bulletin on Sunday mornings.

  • We are offering 2 Ash Wednesday services this Wednesday: 12 PM here at FPC in the Sanctuary (with a light lunch following), and 7 PM at Park Presbyterian Church in Beaver. All are invited to join us!

  • Evening of Prayer and Lament - This service will be led by our Elders. Join us on Sunday, February 18, 7 PM, in the Sanctuary.

  • Save the Date for the next Love Your Neighbor Serve day… February 24, 2-4 PM. See details at fpcbeaver.com/events.

  • Welcome Home Ministry is an outreach of FPC that concentrates on helping people. We provide furniture, and through our church and local agencies, resources that empower people to start over when they have experienced loss. We have volunteers who handle the logistics like furniture pick up and drop off, but could benefit from others joining us (trucks & SUV's are most welcome). Would you prayerfully consider this ministry? Contact Jeff Arnold (pastorjeffarnold@gmail.com) or Stephanie Boyd (sboyd@fpcbeaver.com) for more info & questions. 

  • If you or a loved one want the Pastoral Staff to know that you need care or a visit, email us at hospital@fpcbeaver.com. If you do not have access to email, contact the church office so that the pastor on call can be contacted.

  • Did you know that FPC has a Church App? Be sure to download it here. Just another great way to stay connected!

  • Stephen Ministers are waiting: Don’t struggle alone… Stephen Ministers are available to walk with you. Call 412-974-3168.

  • The FPC Deacons are here to help with needs. If you have a situation that you need help with, contact the church office or Trisha (412-496-3088 / trishagood@gmail.com).

  • Order flowers for worship: Reserve a date by signing up in the main office. Dates are honored on a first come/first serve basis. Please Note: refer to instructions on the clipboard in the office. Contact Lucinda Pelka (lpelka@fpcbeaver.com) with questions.

  • Please fill out our Pew Pads on Sunday mornings! We pass these around during offering time—please fill these out EVERY Sunday so we can be sure you stay current in our records and receive our mailings. Whether you are a member, regular attendee or a visitor - there is a lot going on here at FPC, we don’t want to miss anyone.

  • Mosaic update... We invite you to learn more about and pray for our church plant, Mosaic! Mosaic wants to be Christ's hands and feet in New Brighton. If you live around New Brighton and/or are interested in growing through being involved in a church plant, visit them at an upcoming Sunday Gathering (11 AM, at 615 Penn Ave). Sign up to receive their prayer updates and follow them on social media (Facebook and Instagram). Pastor Eric would love to have coffee with you as well. Shoot him an email at eric@mosaiccommunity.church.

  • Sunday School, 10:15-11 AM. Last Sunday we begin our Term III series of classes. CLICK HERE for the Term III Adult class descriptions. Join in at anytime!

  • The next Men’s Breakfast is Saturday, February 17, 7:30-9 AM. Click here for info and sign up.

  • The Prime Timers Valentines Party is TONIGHT, 6:30-8:30 PM in Fellowship Hall. Join us for a fun evening with refreshments, music, games, fun activities and fellowship. Get details here.

  • Women's Lenten Prayer Groups begin Feb. 18: Join a small group of women to seek the Lord in prayer and grow together in aligning our hearts with His will. Whether you’re brand new to prayer or the Christian faith or have been part of a prayer group before, we encourage you to join a group during the six weeks of Lent. Come as you are! Browse the registration page to find a location and time that works, and then sign up! 

  • Participate in an FPC Men’s Mission opportunity to serve in Eastern Kentucky , April 28-May 4. Prayerfully consider being a part of this men’s outreach. Click here for details and to apply.

  • Deacons are offering scholarships for children attending Christian summer camps this summer, regardless of financial status. Click here for details and to apply.

  • A Grief Share Support Group is coming on Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 PM, from March 7-June 6. This is for anyone grieving the death of someone close to them. You can join in at anytime. Register from griefshare.com or contact Dave Lytle Sr. (dlytle@comcast.net) or Janet Shaddick (shaddickj3@gmail.com).

  • Save the date for the next Mental Health Seminar: Gender Dysphoria & The Church on Saturday, March 9, from 9-3 PM. Click here for details and sign up.

  • Pickle Ball for Men and Women is on Thursday nights, 8-10 PM at the Bradys Run Indoor facility. Join us! There is a $5 (recommended) donation to play. You can sign up here to play.

Adult Information

  • The church plant that FPC supports, Mosaic, is praying for more volunteers to help sustain their growing Sunday morning children's ministry for families with children ages 3-10. The ministry meets during the 11 AM service for 30-40 minutes each week. If you're interested in teaching or simply helping every now and then or regularly, that would be a real blessing to us and the families we serve. Please contact Hope or Eric at info@mosaiccommunity.church. 

  • FPC is hiring 2 positions: A full-time Student Ministry Director and a part-time Director of Contemporary Worship. Visit our website, fpcbeaver.com/careers, for the details on these position and how to apply. 

  • Get plugged into a Small Group – This is an excellent opportunity to study scripture, pray with others and learn to live together in loving and caring communities. If you are not currently in a small group and would like to be in one as we come into the  fall, we encourage you to register here. You can choose to register for a men’s, women’s, or co-ed group. Contact Martha Schartner with questions.

  • Backpack Program! Better Together partners with BASD National Honor Society in providing snacks & ready made meals for children in grades K-12, who are at risk for hunger over the weekends during the school year. View the donation list here, or see how to simply donate funds. Drop off weekly to the main office.

  • Men’s Ministry here at FPC! Get involved in a men’s discipleship group. You can sign up here and join in anytime!

  • Faith in Action is still in need of more volunteer drivers! NO requirement of how many rides you would need to provide - as this volunteer program is very flexible. Contact Carla McKrell at (814) 450-3985. Driving is mainly within Beaver and Brighton Twp. (Faith in Action is a special ministry that provides rides to older citizens who are shut in. Generally, these rides are provided for those 60 and over.)

  • Looking for Greeters! An easy and rewarding way to serve with a smile. If you’re already here on Sunday mornings – why not bring joy by welcoming congregants into worship. It is a once-a-month opportunity to serve. We are looking for 2 volunteers for the 9 AM Fellowship Hall time and 4 volunteers for the 11:00 Sanctuary service. Contact Lucinda (lpelka@fpcbeaver.com).

Middle School & High School:

  • Sunday School, 10:15-11 AM. High School will still meet on the third floor, Middle School guys in Room 204, and girls in 202.

  • High School Youth Group  (grades 9-12), HS Youth Group adjusted times for Super Bowl Sunday, 2/11, 4:30-5:30pm with a bonus fellowship time from 5:30-6pm

  • High School Community Groups: Girls meet Wednesdays at 7 PM. Guys on Thursdays at 7 PM. Contact Joye Hagen to get involved. 

  • Middle School Youth Group (grades 6-8), this Wednesday, 6:45-8:30 PM. Come for an evening of fellowship, games and spending time in God’s word. It’s Love Night - wear pink or red and learn about what true love is really like!

Student Information

  • Philadelphia Project registration deadline has been extended to February 25th. First training March 3rd.

  • Deacons are offering scholarships for children attending Christian summer camps this summer, regardless of financial status. Click here for details and to apply.

  • Make sure to register your student(s) for ministry and check off all parental release forms by clicking here. View the winter/spring calendar here for Middle School and High School.

  • Remember to always join us on Remind @fpchsyg22 or follow us on Instagram to get locations each week.

    Stay connected - Remind codes are:

    High School @fpchsyg2

    Middle School @fpcmsy

  • Sunday School, 10:15-11 AM. See your Sunday bulletin for locations by age groups. next Sunday we are going shopping for snacks for the “After School Program” at Neighborhood North. Make sure to bring in your offering!

  • SPARKS (K-2nd), Mondays, 4:30-5:30 PM. Meet us in Fellowship Hall for play, music time and our Bible study: UNDER CONSTRUCTION. This week we will learn through the story of Nehemiah that when we face obstacles, God’s Spirit gives us the strength to keep going. NOTE: NO Sparks next Monday, February 19.

  • QUEST (3rd-5th), Thursdays, 6:30-8 PM. Join us for games, snack, Bible lesson & small group time. This week’s lesson teaches us that GOD INSPIRES WORSHIP. Solomon built the temple according to God’s plans. When it was completed, people gathered to worship God through singing and sacrificing animals. Because of Jesus’ death and resurrection, we can come before God and worship Him.

Children’s Information

  • Deacons are offering scholarships for children attending Christian summer camps this summer, regardless of financial status. Click here for details and to apply.

  • The 2024 Winter/Spring calendars are here for you to view/print.

  • Make sure to register your child(ren) for ministries and check off all parental release forms by clicking here.