Change of plans: the church office will send October newsletters via USPS. Copies should arrive in mailboxes before the end of the week. Until then, plan to read the newsletter online: Joyful Noise: October 2021
Bookmark these important links to access information about church events and news:
Come for in-person worship at 10:00 am in the sanctuary or watch our livestream from home (live.ashlandfpc.org). Our worship services are also archived online.
Pastor Christopher Stewart will preach a sermon based on this week's Scripture readings.
Meet the Candidate
Pastor Justin Hylden
Saturday, October 16–Sunday, October 17
Meet the Candidate Open House
Saturday, October 16
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
FPC Lounge
Meet the Pastor Luncheon
Sunday, October 17
Following Congregational Meeting
FPC Fellowship Hall
Pastor Hylden will also join us for the Harvest Festival at First UMC and Chinese Church on Saturday, October 16. These events are free and open to the public.
Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 16
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
First United Methodist Church
FPC needs volunteers for this neighborhood church outreach event on October 16 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at First UMC. Can you help children decorate mini pumpkins, participate in trunk-or-treat, or make an awesome batch of chili?
This event will allow us to collaborate with neighborhood churches and connect with those who live in the area. Contact Lana Potter before October 10 to sign up to participate or sign up on the poster in the narthex.
Congregational Meeting
Sunday, October 17
Session has called for a special meeting of the congregation after worship on Sunday, October 17.
The purpose of the meeting is to hear and act upon the final report of the Pastor Nominating Committee and to elect Justin Hylden as pastor of First Presbyterian Church.
The church office sent a mailing to all active members with information about the candidate. Materials are also available in the narthex.
Members are encouraged to attend in person. There will be a Zoom option for those who cannot attend in person. To request the Zoom invite, please contact the church office: office@ashlandfpc.org or 419-289-6205.
Plan to join us for this important meeting in the life of First Presbyterian Church!
October Food Bank Needs
Non-perishable food items: Saltines, vegetable and chicken noodle soups, cream of mushroom and chicken soups, mac and cheese, baked beans, 64-oz. bottles of juice
Non-food items: Bar soap, paper towels, men's and women's deodorant, razors
Loud Sunday
Sunday, October 31
Our coins—and even cash and checks—will provide funds to supplement Christmas shoeboxes for Head Start. Cans will be available in the back of the church on October 31. Checks can be written to FPC with the notation "Loud Sunday."
