Weekly Announcements

For Friday, July 24, 2026

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Churchwide News

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

  • Summer Fellowship on Sunday mornings , 10-11, for the months June, July, August, plan to join us on the front lawn of the church. Bring the whole family… catch up with old friends, meet new ones and enjoy refreshments! 

  • Church in the Park: Picnic following - Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 23, 10-2! We will move both Sunday worship services to a combined service at Shaw Park (the Beaver Pool House event space). Right after, in the same location, will be our all-church picnic. Bring a side dish to share and a chair & umbrella for shade if you like. More details and sign up at fpcbeaver.com/events.

  • Serve Our Schools (SOS) Plan now for Saturday, August 9, 8:30 AM-1:30 PM. Together, we’ll come alongside Rochester and New Brighton school districts for a morning of volunteer service to assist them as they prepare for the new school year, while building unity among churches and individuals. It concludes with lunch at Rochester HS cafeteria. Register in advance at fpcbeaver.com/events.

  • FPC 24/7 Prayer Week - Join us as we pray with Christians around the world during the Global Week of Prayer. Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 6 - Sunday the 13th. Stay tuned for prayer slots and info about FPC’s Prayer Room. Coming soon to fpcbeaver.com/events.

  • Military Mission - A box is in the office for the collection of donations that will be shipped to our Military. List of items include Granola, Fruit or Protein Bars, Cookie & Cracker Packs, Tuna & Chicken Packs, Trail Mix, Microwave Soup & Popcorn. See their NEW website for details and print out the full list at MilitaryMissionofBC.org.

  • Security at FPC: As our security implementation has progressed, we could still use some volunteer security people on our teams. This would require about 1 1/2 hours per month during Sunday mornings. If you’d like more information, please contact Coordinator John Muslovski at jpmuslovski@gmail.com or Jeff at pastorjeffarnold@gmail.com. ‍ ‍

  • 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!

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

  • 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.

  • Prime Timers - Make plans forFriday, August 21, 5-8 PM, for one of our favorite fellowship events. Hot dogs, s’mores, yard games and just a fun time together! Bring a hot dog topping or side dish to share. More details and sign up at fpcbeaver.com/events or contact the church office at 724-774-6398.

  • Young Adults Summer Bible Study continues! On Monday’s from 7-8:30 PM for any young adults (singles, couples, young professionals, college-aged). You can still join us in the Round Room. Register at fpcbeaver.com/events.

  • Young Adults Summer: There are 2 new opportunities for you. A Discernment Study on Thursday mornings, and a Day Retreat on Saturday, August 1. Get all the details and sign up at fpcbeaver.com/events.

  • 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 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:

  • Summer for Student Ministry:

    High School (9th-12th grade) meets on Tuesdays from 6-8 PM. This week join us at the Perez home for dinner and Bible study.

    High School trip to Erie on Saturday, August 8, 8:30 AM-7 PM. Bring $20 for dinner. Get the details and register at fpcbeaver.com/events.  

    Middle School (6th-8th grade) will meet in Fellowship Hall on Wednesdays, from 6:30-8 PM, for summer Youth Group.

    Middle Schoolers go to the Washington Wild Things game on Wednesday, August 5, 4:30-9:30 PM. Tickets are $10. Details and sign up at fpcbeaver.com/events.

Details and registration online at fpcbeaver.com/events.

  • 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

  • Summer Children’s Ministry:

    -Sparks (incoming K-2nd), Mondays 10-1130 AM, on the FPC front lawn. Please bring a towel and snack.

    -Quest (incoming 3rd-5th), Thursday’s 11 AM-1 PM, at Brady’s Run Shelter #4. Please bring water shoes, a towel and a packed lunch.

    All details & registrations online at fpcbeaver.com/events.

Children’s Information

  • The 2026 SUMMER calendar is coming soon.

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