Good Stuff
October 2026
There’s so much good stuff happening at WFPC!
Please continue to let us know of any “news” you would like to share.
News from your Session:
If you need to contact Rev. Brian Copeland:rev.briancopeland@gmail.com, 850-524-4884.
Office hours Thursdays 1-5 p.m. Be sure to stop in and visit while he is in the office.
You may view our worship service on the church’s Facebook page. (Weedsport First Presbyterian Church)
If you “like” the worship service, it will be shared via Facebook to others!
NOTICE: Now that we are worshipping in the sanctuary, for safety, we will only be using the front door for entrance.All other doors will be kept locked.
A congregational meeting was held after worship service Sunday, October 11. A tentative budget was handed out. Once the Stewardship campaign is over, a more detailed budget will be presented in January.
Our new elders: Chere Ware, Cyndy Rooker, Connie Horr.
Deacons: Karen Seitz, Lori Anna
Treasurer: Chere Ware
Assistant treasurer: Sandi Kreplin
Financial secretary: Connie Horr
There was a discussion regarding possibly doing some minor renovations to the sanctuary. Your feedback and suggestions are encouraged. Please share them with your Session members. One idea is to remove some pews from the back of the church and add some tables and chairs to allow for a larger, more comfortable fellowship area. Another idea is to remove some pews from the front of the sanctuary and add some round tables and chairs to duplicate the type of worship we have when we worship downstairs. The pros and cons of both plans were discussed. Again, please share your input.
A pastor appreciation gift was given to Rev. Brian. A littlebirdie told us his favorite author is J. R. R. Tolkien and his favorite candy is Reese’s! A card and gift card for Amazon was also included.
Dan Thomas was given a gift in appreciation for his decades of leading adult Sunday School, his work with the choir, and all the things he does behind the scenes.
Worship:
Remember – we will be worshipping with our friends at Marcellus First Presbyterian Church on Sunday, October 18that 11 a.m. to celebrate their 225th anniversary. A luncheon will follow the worship service.
All Saints Day will be celebrated Sunday, November 1. If you have a friend, family member or church member you would like to remember on All Saints Day, please contact Linda Willis or Rev. Brian Copeland.
***REMEMBER – Nov. 1 is the end of Daylight Savings Time,your clocks FALL BACK!
Missions:
The next blood drive will be on MONDAY, Nov. 2, 12:30-5 pm. Please note the change in the day of the week as this is not our usual Thursday date. If you have time to volunteer, please contact Cyndy Rooker. You can also make an appointment to donate at redcrossblood.org.
We will continue to collect cans and bottles for the Honor Flight. There is a tote in the Narthex where you can drop them off.
We are once again filling shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. Please return your filled shoebox and $10 for shipping and evangelism materials by Nov. 15th. Ideas for filling your shoebox will be attached to the newsletter.
Weedsport Good Samaritan Fund: Do you know someone who may need our help? The Weedsport Good Samaritan Fund is available to assist with emergency medical, utility, and other needs that may arise. Applicant must be a resident of Weedsport and/or the Weedsport school district.
Deacons:
If you are interested in being a greeter, or providing refreshments for coffee hour, please sign up on the calendar in the Narthex. (Anyone can be a greeter!)
Sandi Kreplin celebrated her 80th birthday on September 29!
Martha Mills will celebrate her 80th birthday on October 14th!
Bronwyn and Jay Lancy (FL) met up with Barbara and Nathan Gray while they were in Waterloo on their way to a wedding in Rochester. Always nice to see our church family and their family getting together! P.S. - Don’t you just love Nathan’s t-shirt!!
Thank you!
For the can and bottle donations for the Honor Flight.
To the Praise Band/Choir for the beautiful music they provide on Sundays.
To all who donate and volunteer at the Clothes Closet.
To Joanne Slauson for keeping the church website and Facebook page up-to-date.
To Rev. Copeland for recording and posting our worship services on Facebook.
To Connie Horr, for being the best proofreader. She makes sure our newsletters are easier to read and understand.
Please pray for…
The family of Scott Mapley who passed away September 18
Linda Fey as she continues her recovery from surgery
Roger Willis, healing prayers
Joyce Dragone, a friend of Connie Horr’s, who has cancer
Mat Grudzien, send positive thoughts for health
UPCOMING DATES:
Oct. 18 – Worshipping at MFPC at 11 a.m.
Oct. 23 – Doug’s to Go at WFPC to benefit WFPC
Nov. 1 – All Saints Day/end of Daylight Savings Time
Nov. 2 – Blood drive at UMC, hosted by WFPC
Nov. 15 – Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes returned
Oct. 14 – Martha Mills (80th) Nov. 13 – Elsie Rooker
Oct. 14 – Andrew Sweet Nov. 17 – Kay Bates
Oct. 24 – Deb Thomas Nov. 19 – Avery Gwinn
Oct. 27 – Charlie Grudzien Nov. 20 – Jeanne Baker
Oct. 29 – Liam McEnelly Nov. 23 – Dylan Leubner
Oct. 29 – Seth McEnelly
Dec. 10 – Amie Fatcheric
Nov. 2 – Heather McEnelly Dec. 16 – Debbie Dennis
Nov. 3 – Christine Grudzien Dec. 26 – James McEnelly
Nov. 7 – Christopher Granger Dec. 27 – Gavin Gwinn
Nov. 9 – Greg Fatcheric Dec. 28 – John Seitz
If you would like to have someone added to the birthday list, please let us know.
What’s Going on at Church:
Sunday:
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School led by Dan Thomas
11:15 a.m. In-person worship
1-3 p.m. Square Dancers in the dining room
Tuesday:
10-1 p.m. Free Clothes Closet
7 – 9 p.m. Square Dancers in the dining room
Wednesday:
9 a.m. Join Rev. Brian Copeland at Finally Ours for coffee hour
Thursday:
10-noon All Things Creative
11:30-4:30 Dog Training classes
12:30-5:30 Red Cross Blood Drive at UMC, first Thursday of each odd month
(Jan.,March, May, July, Sept., Nov.)
1-5 p.m. Rev. Copeland’s office hours
3-5:30 p.m. Free Clothes Closet
5:30 – 6:30 pm Bible Study (TBA) led by Rev. Copeland
6-7:30 pm Girl Scouts meet in dining room (twice a month)
Reminder: We have several fire doors within the church. For safety reasons,please be sure they are shut whenever possible.
