Weekly Announcements

For Friday, April 10, 2026

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Churchwide News

  • Sunday School for all ages, this Sunday from 10:15-11 AM. See your bulletin on Sunday mornings for locations.

  • Visit the hallway Connections Spot on Sunday mornings for further information on current activities here at FPC.  

  • Serve Day! Spend the day serving our community on Saturday, April 18, from 9 AM to 3 PM. All ages welcome—families encouraged! We’ll start at FPC, serve in teams, and share lunch together. Come ready to serve, connect, and make a difference! Register at fpcbeaver.com/events.

  • 5th Annual Bingo event - Plan to attend this Fundraiser for Blessings Through Adoption in Fellowship Hall on Saturday, April 25, from 3-6 PM. Details at fpcbeaver.com/events. You can help by donating a raffle basket or gift card(s). Contact Kathleen Finkbeiner (kathleenfink97@yahoo.com) with question. Donations can be left in the church office. We thank you!

  • Hodge Band Rummage Sale is back this spring on Wednesday, May 6 (9 AM-7 PM) & Thursday, May 7 (9 AM-noon). Donation drop off day is Sunday, May 3. Keep this in mind when you are doing your spring clean out. Visit fpcbeaver.com/events for more info and a list of items NOT being accepted.

  • The Tech Crew is looking for volunteers to help with the projected slides in the sanctuary services and for someone to assist with mixing the audio for the streamed services.  No prior experience is necessary, and training will be provided. Please see Doug Martin (dg1martin@gmail.com) or any tech crew member for more information.

  • 9 AM Overflow Worship: Each Sunday, at our 9 AM Fellowship Hall service, we have overflow in our Commons. We’re looking for servant-hearted individuals/families who will voluntarily sign up, one Sunday per month. This helps create ample seating so we can continue to welcome newcomers into our Fellowship Hall Service each week. If you’re willing, go to fpcbeaver.com/events, Overflow Worship to sign up for a particular Sunday. If you’re running late and notice limited space, just head over to the Commons!

  • Mission Moments - get to know our missionaries! Articles can be found in FPC’s weekly emails. Or view at fpcbeaver.com/missionmoments .

  • Associate Pastor of Care for FPC: The position is now being advertised, and we are receiving applications. Please continue to pray for wisdom and discernment for our search team as we seek the person God is calling to serve in this important role. See the position description from our website fpcbeaver.com/careers. 

  • FPC is NOW hiring a full time Director of Contemporary Worship & Worship Technology and an Associate Pastor for Care. Details and how to apply at fpcbeaver.com/careers. 

  • FPC participates in Beaver School District's Backpack Program. Throughout the school year we help in providing snacks & ready made meals for children in grades K-12, who are at risk for hunger over the weekends. There are 2 more months to donate before we break for the summer. Visit fpcbeaver.com/events for a donation list, or how to simply donate funds. Drop off weekly to the main office.

  • The Welcome Home Ministry is an outreach helping provide furniture and resources to empower people to start over when they have experienced loss and hardship. We are currently in need of: bed frames, dressers, small dining tables, and small love seats. Contact Stephanie Boyd at the church (sboyd@fpcbeaver.com). To learn more on this ministry, visit fpcbeaver.com/welcomehome.

  • A ministry to our county: Community Home Rehabilitation Crew (CHRC). We intend to provide home repairs for individuals in our county. If you wish to be part of this volunteer ministry--handy or not--please head to our website for more information, to volunteer or to make a donation (CHRCrew.org). For questions or you're in need of a simple home repair, contact Dale Yakish (daleyakish@gmail.com) or Pastor Arnold (pastorjeffarnold@gmail.com). 

  • 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.

  • Join us for Sunday School this Sunday from 10:15-11 AM. See your Sunday bulletin for locations. Adults are in the Term IV session of classes, see descriptions here. 

  • Naomi’s Sisters: Reminder of the luncheon today at 12:30 p.m., at the Wooden Angel.

  • Prime Timers to Lincoln Park for the musical Hairspray on Sunday, May 3. We’ll have a quick lunch after church at 12:15 in the Commons, then depart at 1. Cost is $18. Tickets are limited! Sign up and pay at fpcbeaver.com/events, with Lynn in the office, or by emailing lpelka@fpcbeaver.com. Deadline April 15! Let us know if you need a ride in the church van. (Scholarships available.) 

  • Parents of Graduates: We want to recognize all graduating students this spring (high school, college, graduate school). Submit info to present in the church bulletin/compass to fpcbeaver.com/events, or email Lynn (lellenberger@fpcbeaver.com) by Monday, May 18. Please include the following: graduate’s full name, parent’s names, school, major (if college), and interests. 

  • Women’s Summer Study coming on Tuesdays, June 9-July 28. We’re offering 2 times, 9:30-10:30 AM & 7-8 PM. Plan ahead to join us as we dive into the book, “Humble Roots” by Hannah Anderson. Go to fpcbeaver.com/events.

  • Mental Health & Legal Help Seminar coming to FPC Saturday, May 30, 9 AM-noon. Details and sign ups at fpcbeaver.com/events. 

  • Ligonier Christian Camp: Reminder that camp registration is open. Register your children at ligoniercamp.org. There is also an Open House being held on Sunday, April 12, from 2-5 PM. A Ligonier Representative will be in church this Sunday morning sharing information and answering questions. 

  • Parents! Deacons are offering scholarships for children attending Christian summer camps, regardless of financial status. For details and to apply, visit fpcbeaver.com/events. If you want to give to help support this ministry, please give to the church and designate your donation for the Deacons fund.

  • Timothy Scholarship: All graduating seniors are welcome to apply! Find details and application by clicking here. The application is due April 25.

  • Haven of Hope is a gathering of people praying for the prodigals in their lives. Whatever the reason for our loved ones moving away from God is, we want to keep praying for God’s intervention in their lives and His wisdom for us as we stand in the gap and love them with grace and wisdom. “And He told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart” Luke 18:1. This is held every 4th Wednesday, 7-8:30 PM, in various homes. You can still join! If you are interested in joining us or have questions, click here. Or call Nita Dempsey (724-513-5055) or Terry Dempsey (412-855-4156).  

  • Interested in becoming a Stephen Minister? As a Stephen Minister you’d be trained to provide one on one care with someone going through a life struggle. This is a listening ministry that shares Christ’s love and care to people in need. If interested and want to learn more, contact Kathy Davis at daviskbc@comcast.net.  

Adult Information

  • 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 Jeremiah Stauffer with questions.

  • 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 always needs 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 for 11:15 AM service - 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. Contact Lucinda (lpelka@fpcbeaver.com).

Student Information

High School & Middle School:

  • Sunday School on Sundays mornings, 10:15-11 AM. We are taking a break this Sunday for Easter, back on April 12.

    Grades 9-12 on 3rd floor

    Grades 6-8 girls, Room 202

    Grades 6-8 boys, Room 204

  • High School Youth Group (grades 9-12) tonight, 6:45-8:45 PM. Come for an evening of fellowship, games and spending time in God’s word. Bring a friend!

  • Timothy Scholarship: All graduating seniors are welcome to apply! Find details and application by clicking here. The application is due April 25.

  • Parents of Graduates: We want to recognize all graduating students this spring (high school, college, graduate school). Submit info to present in the church bulletin/compass to fpcbeaver.com/events, or email Lynn (lellenberger@fpcbeaver.com) by Monday, May 18. Please include the following: graduate’s full name, parent’s names, school, major (if college), and interests. 

  • Middle School Youth Group (grades 6-8) this Wednesday, from 6:45-8:30 PM. Come for an evening of fellowship, games and spending time in God’s word. Bring a friend! 

  • Make sure to register your student(s) for ministry and check off all parental release info by clicking here.

  • Remember to always join us on Remind

    Stay connected - Remind codes are:

    High School @fpchsyg25

    Middle School @fpcmsyg25

  • Sunday School, 10:15-11 AM, see locations on your Sunday bulletin. We are taking a break this Sunday for Easter, back on April 12.

  • SPARKS (K-2nd), Mondays 4.30-5.30 PM. Meet us in the Fellowship Hall for play, Music time and our Bible study on selected Psalms. This week we will learn from Psalm 59 that if we give our anger to God, He will help us.

  • QUEST (3rd-5th), Thursdays 6.30-8 PM. We are not meeting this week, April 16. Join us for our remaining Quest nights for this school year: 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14.

  • VBS registration starts April 19!

  • Parents! Deacons are offering scholarships for children attending Christian summer camps, regardless of financial status. For details and to apply, visit fpcbeaver.com/events. If you want to give to help support this ministry, please give to the church and designate your donation for the Deacons fund.

Children’s Information