During worship in May, we will be concluding our “Turning Around” worship series on Repentance, as well as celebrating liturgical holidays like Pentecost and Trinity Sunday.
Sanctuary AC Update: As of today, May 14, we are on track to be back in the sanctuary on Sunday. The repaired system had coolant added today, and then was turned on and is working. Tomorrow, everything should get inspected, and as long as that goes well, worship will be in the sanctuary!
Announcements
PW Birthday Offering: The 2026 Presbyterian Women’s Birthday Offering will be collected on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The two recipients for this year are “City Mission of Findlay” in Findlay, OH and “Haywood Christian Ministry” in Waynesville, NC. City Mission of Findlay empowers change by offering safe shelter, warm meals, and hope. Haywood Christian Ministry believes that everyone deserves access to high-quality, healthy food. Please support the Birthday Offering so that organizations like the ones selected for 2026 will continue to celebrate in God’s abounding hope and power in the world.
May 17th VIP Luncheon – Celebration Potluck: The announcement of the Presbyterian Women 2026 Honorary Life Member and Men of the Church 2026 Man of the Year honorees will be made during the VIP Luncheon – Celebration Potluck on Sunday, May 17th, after church. The meat entrée will be provided jointly by the Men of the Church & Presbyterian Women. Please bring a side or dessert. There will be a “birthday cake” provided as part of the Presbyterian Women Birthday activities.
Put on your walking shoes and history hats!: Put on your walking shoes and history hats! On Sunday, May 10, we began our virtual walk through many of the Revolutionary War battle sites within the 13 colonies to remember our heritage and celebrate 250 years of freedom from British rule. As we walk along the routes where many brave Patriots sacrificed so much, please remember the battle sites are not listed in the order they were fought. They are arranged geographically so we can walk from one to the next. Please look for updates each week in the bulletin, as special historical facts about the battles will be provided. Our goal is to begin walking at Roanoke Island, NC, on May 10, and finish in Philadelphia, PA by July 4. A map of the Revolutionary War battle sites will be posted in the downstairs breezeway so you can look and see where you have walked.
June Spire articles are due in to the office by May 19th!
H.O.P.E.: FPCoG 5th Saturday Commitment – May 30 Serving Our Neighbors at H.O.P.E., and they are depending on us. As always, we know that FPCoG will be there for them. For those who may not be familiar with our 5th Saturday Commitment, this ministry involves providing the meal, serving, cleaning up, and doing laundry from the shower area. Since 2000, FPCoG has faithfully committed to serving on every 5th Saturday at H.O.P.E., located at Garner Methodist Church, 201 Methodist Drive (near Papa John’s on Vandora Springs Avenue). What We Provide / Need / Responsible for… Lunch for approximately 100 hungry guests; Volunteers to serve (extra hands are especially needed!); Clean Kitchen & Fellowship Hall – clean tables, breakdown tables/chairs, vacuum; Assistance with laundry from the showers (we provide the supplies/laundry card – complete; & return laundry to GUMC after finished). In addition to the sign‑up sheet in the Narthex (near the hallway to the classrooms), we are excited to introduce an electronic sign‑up option this time. Many thanks to Christy Turpin for her efforts in making this possible! 📌 SignUpGenius Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D45A4AA29A2FF2-61729052-hope
ICE CREAM SOCIAL AND PROGRAM ABOUT READ AND FEED: Please come join us in the Fellowship Hall for an Ice Cream Social on Sunday, June 28th at 3pm. We will have delicious ice cream, toppings, cookies, and a special speaker provided by the Missions Ministry on Read and Feed. Our speaker will be Sherry Shudra, Executive Director of Read and Feed. It is a non-profit organization whose mission is to strengthen literacy skills among underserved elementary school children and provide meals in a nurturing neighborhood environment. Reed and Feed partners with Wake County schools to identify children who are at risk and below reading level. During each session, each child receives a nourishing, well-balanced meal, most of which comes from the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, spends 75 minutes with a tutor working on their reading skills, and picks out 3 books to take home to build a personal library. You are all invited to join us for some yummy ice cream and learn more about how our church can become involved in the Read and Feed program. If you have questions about the event, contact Donna Gould or Kathy Blue.
Garner Area Ministries: Suggested “Item of the Month” is peanut butter and jelly. The following items are often in short supply at the GAM Food Pantry: Cereal, Peanut Butter, Grape or Strawberry Jam, Boxed Pasta, Canned Pasta, Boxed Macaroni & Cheese, Tomato Sauce, Diced Tomatoes, Canned Corn/Peas/Green Beans, Tomato/Chicken Noodle Soup, Saltines, Pork & Beans, Non-perishable meat products (beef stew, tuna, chicken, Vienna sausage), Canned Beans, Instant Mashed Potatoes, Rice/Rice Mixes, Canned Meat/Fish, Hamburger Helper, Canned Fruit, Bottled Water, Toilet Paper. All donations are appreciated!
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