An additional $70,440.00 by 14 pledgers, including three new ones, brings our three-week total to $512,495.00 for 2026, compared to week three, 2025, with $430,946.00.

This is looking really good, FPC Family!

We’re asking FPC members and their families to consider donating items from a list of 5-6 “high demand” food types including: Diced Tomatoes w/ Green Chilies, Cereal, Strawberry or Grape Jelly, Chicken Broth, Instant Mashed Potatoes, Tomato Sauce, Canned Fruit (Peaches, Pears, Mandarin Oranges) and Canned Vegetables (Beans, Peas, Corn). Donated items must be unopened, unexpired, and in good condition to be accepted.

Donation Bins will be set up in the FPC Narthex area through 11/23/25.

Please contact Sheryll Gehrmann or Jim Fitzgerald with questions!

If you are struggling with food insecurity, please email Kathy Gundrum, the Director of the Waunakee Food Pantry at info@waunakeefoodpantry.org or call 608-850-4346. She can get you started with a simple registration.

If you sing, play piano, organ, a string, woodwind or brass instrument and would like to sing or play a song during a church service, we’d LOVE to hear you! 
You could play a prelude or a piece during a Sunday morning service. Please contact Sam Robinson at srobinson@myfpc.org or 608-850-9450.

We exist as a congregation to know Jesus Christ and to make Him known:

• To proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ so all may come to know and love Him;
• To nurture His people in joyful faith, fellowship, and commitment; and
• To demonstrate His way of love in service to the world.

We use the Connector to share news of the coming week and beyond, the activities that involve a wide range of ages and interests at FPC.

Peace Lutheran Church is hosting the ecumenical gratitude event celebrating Thanksgiving, the work of WEB, and other area organizations that benefit the Waunakee Community. (WEB = Waunakee Ecumenical Board, i.e. Food Pantry, etc.). To view the schedule, click here.

📌Date: Sunday, Nov. 23
🕛Time: 4 – 7 PM
🏢Where: Peace Lutheran Church – 701 Century Ave, Waunakee

The FPC office will be closed November 26 – 28 for Thanksgiving.

Pastor Will Wilson will lead a four-week Advent study on Mary, the Mother of Jesus in the FPC Chapel.

📌Date: Sundays Nov. 30 – December 21
🕛Time: After 10:15 AM service – lasting 45 min
🏢Where: FPC Chapel

In “The Real Mary,” Scot McKnight presents a compelling portrayal of Mary, challenging misconceptions and advocating for a deeper understanding of her role in Christianity.

If interested in participating, please contact Jim Fitzgerald at jnj57012@gmail.com to reserve your place and to ensure we order enough study books.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Calling All Women

Join the FPC Light Team for a four-week study series by Lee Strobel. Sessions include:
1. Setting the Record Straight
2. Beneath the Fake News
3. Mind-Boggling Proposition
4. The Prophetic Fingerprint

📌Date: Mondays
🕛Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM
🏢 Where: The Gathering Place at FPC – Please enter through South Entrance Door #4

Note: No Meeting November 24

The Light Team is a welcoming group of Christian women who gather for fellowship, Bible study, prayer, and special projects—with plenty of laughter and no homework required!

Have questions? Contact Lynda Bennin at blbennin@tds.net.

All middle school & high school students are invited to join us for fun, fellowship, and snacks! We’ll celebrate and discuss the role Jesus has in our lives!

📌Date: Wednesday evenings
🕛Time: 7 – 8:15 PM
🏢 Where: – Upstairs in the Youth Group space

Note: No Meeting November 26

All men are invited to join this weekly men’s multi-generational fellowship group and discussion study.

📌Date: Wednesday evenings
🕛Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM
🏢 Where: FPC – Large Conference Room

Contact Jim Fitzgerald @ jnj57012@gmail.com with questions.

This faith based study and discussion is led by Jim Fitzgerald and centers around men navigating everyday life challenges we are faced with by sharing our faith/life experiences together while in turn helping men build on their spiritual growth, community support and leadership development.  

Note: No Meeting November 26

MPF Annual Caroling & Cocoa

📌Date: Friday, December 5
🕛Time: 6PM
🏢Where: FPC – Fellowship Hall

Children’s Nativity Service will be 9:30AM on December 21 in the Sanctuary.

Please complete the sign-up form if you’re interested in your child participating.

There will only be one service this day.

Want to help others with minor household repairs, maintenance or yard work? Contact the church office or any of the Deacons. Your name will be added to a call list and you may be contacted to see if you can help when a request is received. 

FPC is looking for caring, observant volunteers to serve as House Managers during Sunday services. This role helps ensure a safe and welcoming environment by monitoring the building and surroundings during worship.

If you’re calm under pressure, attentive to detail, and enjoy supporting others behind the scenes, we’d love to have you on the team!

Serve & Support Our Community – Volunteer or Donate!
We’re looking for volunteers to help distribute food from 4 – 6 PM the last Wednesday of each month to help serve our community. It’s a great way to connect with others and make a meaningful impact.
👉 Interested? Fill out the volunteer form on the FPC website or contact Sheryll Gehrmann for details

Unable to volunteer? Here’s the list of items most-needed this month:

1. Diced Tomatoes w/green chilies
2. Cereal
3. Strawberry or Grape Jelly
4. Chicken Broth
5. Instant Mashed Potatoes
6. Tomato Sauce
7. Canned Fruit (Peaches, Pears, Mandarin Oranges)
8. Canned Vegetables (Beans, Peas, Corn)

The pantry is always looking for paper grocery bags as well. Items can be placed in the shopping cart at the entrance by the Education wing.

Nursery Age 4 and Under – Room 200

The Nursery is available on Sundays from 9 – 11:30 AM throughout the month and is staffed by church staff and volunteers who love children and want to share God’s love with them.

*No Sunday School or Nursery on November 30 & December 28.