Weekly Announcements

For Friday, December 5, 2025

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Churchwide News

  • Sunday School for all ages from 10:15-11 AM. 2 more classes left in December (the 7th & 14th). See your Sunday bulletin for locations. And to preview Term II adult class descriptions, click here. 

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

  • Congregational Meeting: There will be a special Congregational Meeting of FPC THIS SUNDAY, December 7, at 10 AM in Fellowship Hall, for acting on dissolving our call with Rev. Ron Cepek as pastor, and for forming the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee to seek his replacement. 

  • Christmas Hymn Sing tonight! All ages invited at 6 PM. We’ll start in the Sanctuary with a Hymn Sing, then to the Commons for refreshments, cookie decorating and card making for shut-ins.

  • Advent at FPC! View the list of what’s happening this Advent season from our website at fpcbeaver.com/advent.

  • 2025 Advent Devotional has begun. We are sending out daily emails with your devotions. All that currently receive the weekly email receive these each morning of Advent – if you’d still like to be added to that list, email Lucinda at lpelka@fpcbeaver.com. (Printed copies are in the main office for those who don’t have email.)

  • Love Your Neighbor Serve is back! Join us on December 13, from 10-noon. We’re excited to partner with Inspired Hearts and Hands to help prepare for their Food Box and Christmas Outreach at their location in Cranberry. Get all the details and sign up at fpcbeaver.com/events. 

  • Plan ahead for Christmas Eve:

    5 PM in the Sanctuary

    7 PM in Fellowship Hall

    7 PM in the Sanctuary

    (NO nursery for evening services) 

  • Beaver County Choral Society presents their December concert series (begins the 13th) “All My Heart this Night Rejoices”. All are invited to attend. See a schedule on the bulletin board by the office or online at bvchoralsociety.org/events. 

  • Let’s Thank Pastor Ron! All are invited to celebrate on Sunday, Jan. 11, in Fellowship Hall. Drop in anytime between 3 to 6 PM to wish him well. A Card/Gift Table will be available. Or there will be a shared gift for those wishing to do so. You can give online at fpcbeaver.com/events, or drop a check off to the church office: check payable to FPC Beaver and designate “Ron’s gift”. Want to help? Any cookie bakers who would like to help sweeten our celebration for Pastor Ron, please call Sue Cutri at 724-816-4201. 

  • FPC is hiring a Contemporary Worship Director for the for the 9 AM service. See 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. 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.

  • Sunday School from 10:15-11 AM. View the Adult Class descriptions for Term II online at fpcbeaver.com/events.  

  • Prime Timers - Join us TONIGHT, December 5, 6:30-8:30 PM for our 4th Annual Christmas Party. We hope you will join us in the Fellowship Hall! And we invite you to bring cookies to share. Details and registration will begin later this week at fpcbeaver.com/events. This is a fellowship ministry group geared to ages 60+, but ALL ages are always invited! 

  • Ligonier Camp registration is now open! You can register (with your deposit) before January 31 and get a limited edition camp T-shirt! Go to https://www.ligoniercamp.org/.

  • NURSERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Starting November we have several adult volunteer spots during the 9 AM service that need to be filled. Please consider helping with this vital intergenerational ministry, by serving 1 Sunday a month. Contact Marion Butler if you are able to do so or have questions (mbutler@fpcbeaver.com).

  • 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 Ron Cepek at rcepek@fpcbeaver.com or 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 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. Contact Lucinda (lpelka@fpcbeaver.com).

Student Information

High School & Middle School:

  • Sunday School, 10:15-11 AM

    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) on Sunday
    evenings, from 6:45-8:45. Come for an evening of fellowship, games and spending time in God’s word. Bring a friend!

    Next week: Plan ahead for Dec. 14. We’ll be having our Alumni Night Christmas Party. We’re playing white elephant (so bring a $5-$10 gift) and then playing some games in the dark until 9:45. Any past Youth Group Alumni are welcome!

  • High Schoolers: Join us January 23-25 for our annual EPiC Retreat at Ligonier! You can register now at fpcbeaver.com/events, cost is $135. But if you register by Dec. 7, pay only $100!

  • Registration for the 2026 Confirmation Class is now open. The class is open to anyone 9th-12th grade who hasn’t yet
    joined the church. It’s a great opportunity for students to explore their faith and what we believe together. For parents/students looking for further info, there will be short info sessions on December 14 at 8:30 AM and 12:20 PM in the round room.

  • 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. 

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

  • Fall MS calendar here.

  • Fall HS calendar 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.

  • SPARKS (K-2nd) on Mondays, 4:30-5:30 PM. Meet us in the Fellowship Hall for play, music time and our Bible study on the 10 Commandments. As much as we might try, it’s impossible for any of us to obey the law at all times. But God sent us Jesus who did obey all of the laws and then died for our sins even though he was perfect. Because he paid the price for our disobedience, we can be saved.

  • QUEST (3rd-5th) Thursdays 6:30-8 PM. Join us for games, snack, Bible lesson & small group time. This week’s study looks at a period in Israel’s history when God judged His people for their sinful ways. He used His prophet Jeremiah, to tell them what was about to happen. Although this is a terrible time for Israel, God never left them.

  • Ligonier Camp registration is open! You can register (with your deposit) before January 31 and get a limited edition camp T-shirt! Go to https://www.ligoniercamp.org/.

  • NURSERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We still have several adult volunteer spots during the 9 AM service that need to be filled. Please consider helping with this vital intergenerational ministry, by serving 1 Sunday a month. Contact Marion Butler if you are able to do so or have questions (mbutler@fpcbeaver.com).

Children’s Information