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Weekly Highlights
First Presbyterian Church
of Arlington Heights
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 YOU ARE INVITED...
Dominican Republic
Mission Dinner --
Saturday, October 15 /
6:00-8:00 pm / Fellowship Hall
Enjoy a time of dinner and celebration and meet our mission partner of more than 20 years, Pastor Osvaldo Vilorio. This is the first time Pastor Osvaldo has traveled to the US to visit the First Pres congregation, and he will be joined by his wife, Rosa, and scholarship recipient Fabianny Pelegrin. Come to the dinner and hear how the Dominican Republic Partnership is changing lives and empowering the community of Gaspar Hernandez.
RSVP to Carol Roppel in the church office, by Sunday, October 9. Suggested donation, to support the mission: $10 per person
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 Lunch With Alex Lang
Sign up Sunday
If you have been wanting to get to know Pastor Alex better, here is your opportunity. He'll take you to lunch! Stop by the Welcome Center on Sunday to sign up.
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Worship survey: All input is due by Sunday
The Worship, Music, and Sacraments Committee would like to collect your feedback and input on worship services at First Presbyterian Church. If you have not yet provided your feedback, please answer the questions on the survey below
and bring your answers with you to worship this Sunday, October 2.
If you are not able to attend worship this Sunday, you may e-mail your answers to
adamhendrickson@fpcah.org
. All survey responses are due no later than Sunday, October 2. Thank you for providing your input!
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 TODAY: Christopher House fundraiser --
Eat at California Pizza Kitchen today to help families in need
Christopher House Auxiliary is sponsoring a fundraiser today at California Pizza Kitchen (3 S. Evergreen Ave., Arlington Heights). Dine in and hand in this FUNdraiser flyer when you place your order, and Christopher House will receive 20 percent of the cost of your bill. Flyers are also available in the church office or at the Welcome Center. Thanks for helping these families in need.
Contact:
Gladys Holtz
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 God in Science sermon series
Revealing God's work through science
Week 2 in Alex Lang's new sermon series,
God in Science, is this Sunday: "The Science of Environment." Watch the opening sermon of this series, from last Sunday: "
The Science of Beginnings." Each week, come and see how, by understanding science, we can gain deeper insight into the God we worship every Sunday.
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 New Members Class
Final class this Sunday, October 2
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9:45-10:45 am in the Boardroom
Join TC Anderson this Sunday to learn what it means to be a member of the First Pres congregation.
Contact TC to RSVP.
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 Last chance to register for
free fall ACT & SAT prep course
For high school students
participating in Family NIght
High school students from First Pres and Faith Community Homes can register for one of two
free
five-week courses focusing on math subject areas of the ACT and SAT tests. This course will be offered for
free
by church member Don Rowley, an expert instructor in ACT/SAT preparation.
Learn all the details and register today. Hurry, the deadline to sign up for the fall course is tomorrow.
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October musical events
The first Wednesdays @ Noon recital will feature talented and versatile guitarist Steven Walter, on October 5, at 12:10 pm. The first concert, by the Bruce Blanck Jazz Ensemble, is set for Sunday, October 16, at 4:00 pm. Come out and enjoy these great events! Both events will be webcast. Visit the Music page on our website for all the details. Free child care is available for the October 16 concert, upon reservation with the church office, at 847-255-5900.
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 Advent Devotional contributors wanted --
Written and artistic submissions from all ages are invited
Here's a great opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the faith life of First Presbyterian Church this coming Advent season. We are once again compiling an Advent Devotional, and we invite you to share your thoughts and meditations on Advent scripture with your First Pres family. Don't worry, complete instructions will be provided.
Please contact Kris Mainellis
to express your interest and get going on your assignment! We need all devotions to be created and turned in no later than Friday, October 21.
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 Meditation Group
Next meeting: Tuesday, October 4
Larry Hayes will lead an exercise in contemplative meditation on scripture from the
One Church One Book
study,
We Make the Road by Walking
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gratitude meditation led by Mona Cecala. Improve your insight into scripture reading while building a life practice to reduce stress and anxiety.
Cost:
Free-will donation.
This group meets the first Tuesday of each month.
Contact:
Larry Hayes
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Notary public service at First Pres
First Pres now offers free notary services for church members. If you have documents that you need notarized, contact Mary Fino to make an appointment, at maryfino@fpcah.org or 847-255-5900.
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Read the October Chimes
The October issue of The Chimes is ready for reading. Keep up with what's going on and what's coming up next month at First Pres. The deadline to submit news and articles for the November issue is Monday, October 10. Send your information to Kris Mainellis.
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