For those of you who had your picture taken for the directory, you can pick up your free directory in the narthex on the back counter.

There are two boxes and they are in alphabetical order with a name label on the back.

Please only take the directory assigned to your name.

Check out the great pumpkins the children in Sunday School created last week!

We are looking for a volunteer to assist with counting the Sunday offerings. This commitment would take approximately 45 min – 1 hour every other week, during regular church office hours.

We also have a few other volunteer opportunities available within the finance committee. If you’re interested in helping out, we’d love to hear from you! Please reach out to Monty Cordell FinanceElder@myfpc.org.

Dr. Ron Karzel and Dr. Briana Jelenc are holding two orientation meetings for AED training. 

The Church has acquired a defibrillator and is looking for CPR trained individuals to form an AED Response Team. 

Orientation/organization meetings are scheduled:
🗓: October 22, 2025, from 2:30pm – 3:30pm
🗓: October 23, 2025, from 7:00pm – 8:00pm
📍: FPC Large Conference Room

Use the Office and Education Door 4 Entrance.

Thank you to all of you who signed up to help with the Food Food Kidz event at Dane Manufacturing in Waunakee.

You should have received an email from Angela Himegarner with information about the event. If you have not or if you are still interested in signing up, please contact Angela Himegarner

🗓: Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
🕐 Event Time: 12:00–2:00 PM
📍Location: Dane Manufacturing, Waunakee, WI

For questions or to sign up, reach out to Angela Himegarner at angela.himegarner@myfpc.org or call/text 816-499-3998

Each year, the Deacons send care packages filled with treats and encouragement to students and military members—reminding them that FPC is thinking of and praying for them.

Here’s how you can help:

Submit a Recipient
Send the name, mailing address, and any food allergies of your student or military member to Brian Wolhaupter at FPC.carepackage@gmail.com or text FPC followed by the info to 920-220-9580.

Donate Treats & Goodies
Homemade baked goods (3–5 pieces in a sealable bag) or sundry items like cough drops, chapstick, gum, beef sticks, candy, tissues, fun socks, etc. are welcome.

Join the Assembly Team
Help pack care packages after worship at 11:30 AM on Sunday, November 9.

View more details in this week’s bulletin insert.

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.

Calling All Women

Join the FPC Light Team for a Bible study series by Susie Larson. Together, we’ll explore how to live each day in a way that honors God and strengthens your spirit.

📌Date: New Series starts Monday, October 27
🕛Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM
🏢 Where: The Gathering Place at FPC

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.

📌Date: Tuesday, October 21
🕛Time: 5PM
🏢Where:1847 at Stamm House, 6625 Century Ave Middleton

 To RSVP email Alka Van Haren at  alkadaisy@gmail.com

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.  

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

📌Date: Wednesday evenings
🕛Time: 7 – 8:15 PM
🏢 Where: – We’ll meet upstairs in the Youth Group space

A six-week series of Heavenly Stretch will run every Thursday through November 20, from 5:15-6PM in room 305. Bring a mat and wear comfortable clothing.

Enter through the south education wing door. Recommended donation is $5 per session (unless you want to give more!) and will be given to Shelter from the Storm Ministry. 

Heavenly Stretch combines slow stretching movements with scripture, prayer and Christian music. It is meant to be meditative and worshipful, and a way of praising God with our bodies. (Mark 12:30, Romans 12:1)

Heavenly Stretch is taught by Lolly Lawrence, who is a 200-hour certified yoga teacher. She also has certifications in Holy Yoga, chair yoga, and Silver Sneakers Yoga. She currently teaches at the Waunakee Village Center. 

November 2 is Costume Day.  

We look forward to seeing all the Children and Adults dressed up.

Caring for others can be rewarding—but also overwhelming and isolating. That’s why FPC’s Care for Caregivers group exists: to offer emotional, mental, and spiritual encouragement for those supporting aging parents, loved ones with chronic illness, or individuals with disabilities.

Whether you’re a current or former caregiver, you’re invited to join us for drop-in style meetings—no pressure to share, just come as you are.

 🕛Time: Saturday – 10 AM | Monday – 6:30 PM
 🏢 Where: Room 204 at FPC

If these times don’t work for you, let us know—we’d love to connect.
Questions? Contact Marcia Chase at marchase@icloud.com or call/text (334) 444-6610 (leave a message during work hours). View note below about resource fair.

Remember: You’re not alone, and it’s okay to take time to care for yourself too!

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. Toilet Paper
2. Cereal
3. Chunky Soups (Campbell’s, Progresso)
4. Chicken Broth
5. Mandarin Oranges
6. Spaghetti Sauce
7. Canned Dinty Moore Beef Stew
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.