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For the week of
July 30 2017
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July
29 - Fun Time Folks
August
5 - Feed My Starving Children
13 - Deacon Blood Drive
20 - Blessing of the Backpacks
20 - BLAST Outdoor Movie
26 - "Drive In" at the Courtyard
27 - WF Road Rally
31 - FPC Book Club
September
10 - Startup Sunday - All Church Picnic
10 - Sunday School Resumes
30 - Abraham's Children Presentation
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Online Calendar
Looking for even more details about what's coming up? See our online calendar
here
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Heartland Blood Centers Blood Drive
August
13, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in th
e Ministry Center.
The Donor must be in good health, feeling well, and be at least 17 years of age. 16 year olds are eligible provided they have a written approval from a parent/guardian.
You must weigh 110 pounds ore more and it is recommended that you eat something within the four hours prior to the donation. Other information and restrictions can be found HERE.
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Women's Ministry: Jesus is Calling You to Tea at K'Tizo
Join us for a deep breath of peace and calm with a Jesus Calling devotion at K'Tizo Tea & Coffee Shop, 1915 North Gary Ave on 4th Thursday of each month throughout the summer.
Questions? Call Angela Stephenson at 630-200-2533.
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We are looking for a new team of volunteers to video tape Sunday sermons at First Pres. This requires no previous experience, just a willingness to serve. Training will be provided. We are hoping to start videotaping with Pastor Kellen's first Sunday, July 2. If you are interested, please contact John Norton, Communications Coordinator.
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There is an opening for a chancel flower dedication on August 20. Contact the church office at
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or more information.
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Donations for Roseland "Good News" Day Care Center
Our suburban schools are closed for the summer, but "Good News" Day Care Center increases in population during the summer program. Please remember to bring your donations to the Rotunda coat room. Needs are infant formula and baby food, diapers (all sizes), baby clothes and children's clothing. Thank you for your generosity! Any questions - call Jan Foster,
(630) 653-2612.
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Both food pantries continue to seek personal care items like toothpaste, hand soap, shampoo and conditioner, and women's personal products.
Interfaith is happy with whatever food we collect. PRC needs nutritional cereal, peanut butter, 2- 4T diapers and pull-up diapers size 5 & 6.
These items will be our July focus, however, as always whatever the congregation brings in is never turned away!
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Join First Pres on Facebook 
Have you "liked" us on Facebook yet? We share frequent updates on events and worship services on our Facebook page as well as post photos from recent gatherings of both adults and children. It's easy! Just
CLICK HERE.
It's a fun and easy way to share our mission and promote First Pres!
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One Worship Service at 9:30 a.m.
Recordings of our past sermons are available on our website here.
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Beyond the Psalms
Sundays, 10:45 a.m. in Stewart Hall 101-102
As a continuation of our Summer in the Psalms sermon series, we will explore the Psalms further in our Adult Education program: Beyond the Psalms. As part of a video series from Fuller Theological Seminary, we will be guided in reflecting on the Psalms by Eugene Peterson, author of The Message translation of the Bible, Bono, lead singer of U2, and theologian David Taylor.
Deepen your knowledge and expand your awareness of our summer scriptures as we journey beyond the Psalms.
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Koinonia Coffee-Presbytery Mission/Disaster Assistance
Hear how First Presbyterian Church participates as a member of the larger "connectional" church. A Koinonia Coffee will be held at 10:45 a.m. following the service on Aug. 13 to better understand this relationship.
Hear Ron Bottrell, a member of the National Response Team of the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance program. Ron has served on the team for more than 10 years. He has brought his more than 30 years of management consulting to corporations in the area of crisis management. He will talk about how we can be involved. Members may share their personal experiences with this ministry in the past. The Rev. Dr. Barbara Wilson, Director for Collaboration & Community Partnerships of the Chicago Presbytery will talk with us about our shared ministry in outreach with the Presbytery. will be a good, informative morning with coffee and treats.
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Inquirers/New Members Class
In September we will offer a two-session class for those interested
in joining First Presbyterian Church.
The classes will be held in the Living Room. Childcare is available
upon arrangement with the Church Office. Class dates are:
Sunday, September 17, 9:45 -10:45 a.m.
Sunday, September 24, 9:45 -10:45 a.m.
Participants are asked to attend both sessions.
For more information contact the Church Office at
(630) 668-5147
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Fun Time Folks 
Come join the Fun Time Folks
July Celebration
July 29 from 6-10:00 p.m.
Hosted by Bob & Kathy Young
120 S. President St. Wheaton.
Bob & Kathy have invited us for a summer celebration at their home. The first 25 responders are in!
Cost - $10 PP with appetizer or side dish to share and BYOB.
Provided:
space, tableware & music, BBQ and Dessert.
RSVP Denny Lawson or call 630 653-5388
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Men's First Light Collaborative 
On Saturday, August 5, we start a 10 week study -
Twelve Ordinary Men: How the Master Shaped His Disciples for Greatness, and What He Wants to Do with You
by John F. MacArthur
Contrary to popular belief, we do not have to be perfect to do God's work. Look no further than the twelve disciples whose many weaknesses are forever preserved throughout the pages of the New Testament. Jesus chose ordinary men - fishermen, tax collectors, political zealots - and turned their weakness into strength, producing greatness from utter uselessness. MacArthur draws principles from Christ's careful, hands-on training of the original twelve disciples for today's modern disciple - you.
Breakfast starts at 7:00 a.m. next to the kitchen. Please contact
us
to be sure we have enough bacon for all.
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Guide Book & Directory Advertising Opportunity
We are in the process of updating our annual
Guide Book & Directory for the church. This book will contain everything pertinent to our church: the various ministries, organizations, committees, activities, functions and events plus a complete directory of all members. This book is being provided and direct-mailed to each family at no cost to our church, and it is again being subsidized by local businesses that advertise. If you own or manage a business and would like to find out about advertising in our book, please contact the
Church Office at: 630-668-5147.
Recent survey results by Guide Book Publishing show that 92.1% of families would rather patronize a Guide Book & Directory advertiser over a non-advertiser. It "will pay" to advertise in our new Guide Book & Directory
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News from Buildings and Grounds 
Our Facility Manager, Scott Rice will be returning from his tour of duty this month, and back to First Pres at the end of August.
There is a long list of "to dos" waiting for him and we will be glad to have him back. In the meantime, with the consistent help of Randy Foster and Miguel Barrera, we have managed all of the regular property maintenance and various unexpected property issues, including replacement of our ice maker, replacement of the freezer, repair on the dishwasher, new signs for the parking lot adding spaces for special needs on Sundays, a banner for our Psalm Series installed above our corner sign, slate roofing repairs, steeple window leaks & repairs, repair of broken sanctuary windows & lower entryway door glass, removal of trees and tree trimming, relocating a family of skunks, and many more.
We are grateful for this generous congregation and your consistent giving that provides the means for us to care for this church building.
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FPC Book Club 
Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult is our FPC summer book club read for August. "Ruth Jefferson is a labor and delivery nurse at a Connecticut hospital. During her shift, Ruth begins a routine checkup on a newborn, only to be told a few minutes later that she's been reassigned to another patient. The parents are white supremacists and don't want Ruth, who is African American, to touch their child. The hospital complies with their request, but the next day, the baby goes into cardiac distress while Ruth is alone in the nursery. Does she obey orders or does she intervene?" Grab this book, sit back and enjoy this page turner.
Then join us on Thursday, August 31st, 7:00 p.m. in the Parish House living room for fellowship and great book discussion.
Questions? Please contact Mary Kinsey 630-668-5147 x20.
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Feed My Starving Children 
Volunteers needed! Last chance to sign up to help pack meals for Feed My Starving Children in Aurora on Saturday, August 5 from 2-4 pm. We hope you can join us! Anyone five and older is welcome to pack! If you are interested in signing up,
contact Megan Zorn
or
630-660-4800.
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School "Daze"
Hands, Feet and Hearts at Work
It is hard to believe that it is time to start thinking about school. Once again, we ask our congregation to help provide school
supplies for the K-12 Zomi students of our refugee Zomi Congregation. Please bring them by Sunday, August 13.
The first request is for backpacks to carry school needs. The second is for school supplies. A list of the required supplies is available at the information desk. We will have boxes for your contributions in the rotunda.
If you have questions, contact
Gwen Henry
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Blessing of the Backpacks
Sunday, August 20 at 9:30 a.m.
Students and educators bring your backpacks to church to have them blessed as we pray for the new school year!
"Drive In" at the Courtyard
August 26 - 7:00 p.m.
Join us for family movie night in the courtyard "drive in" style!
The children will decorate a car to watch the movie in.
Parents bring a blanket or chairs. Popcorn and drinks will be provided!
RSVP Lynn with number attending so we have plenty of
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BLAST is Going to the Movies, OUTDOOR Movie
Sunday, August 20th, 7:30-10:00 p.m. Bring $5.00, something to sit on, the FPC permission slip found in the church office or online and friends!
Join us at Katie and Charlie Mitchell's house, 123 Stuarton Dr, Wheaton for an evening of fresh air, fun and fellowship. We guarantee you will have a BLAST!
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WF Summer Events
Aug 2 - Great America Trip! 9am-10:30pm
Rollercoasters and friends - what could be better?! RSVP by July 26 if you plan on coming, so I can arrange for tickets and drivers! Be sure to request the time off of work now!
Aug 5 - Student Leadership Team and Band Applications Due!
Being in the band or on the student leadership team is an awesome opportunity to step up and make WF the youth group you want it to be. It is a big commitment, but it is SO rewarding and fun! Please give it some prayerful consideration, and if you feel led to serve, be sure to have your application in by the 5th. Leadership will meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays during the school year, and Band will meet on the 2nd& 4th Wednesdays. We will have a training meeting for both teams on Wednesday, 8/23, from 8-9pm, and a team building event at Lincoln Marsh on Saturday, 8/26 from 3-5pm to kick off the year. Be sure to mark these dates on your calendar and request the time off work!
Aug 9 - Mini-WF 7:30-9pm
We will end small groups a little early, so we can have a mini-WF including games, snacks and worship! Watch for a text to come out for you to vote for the games and snacks for the night!
Aug 13 - Sunday AM 10:30-11:30am
Come to worship at 9:30, and then we'll gather in the rotunda at 10:30! We'll pick up some Starbucks and head to Northside Park for a lesson in God's beautiful nature!
Save the dates:
Aug 27 - Road Rally 6-8:15pm
Sept 10 - WF is back! 6-8:15pm
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What a great night we had at the Christmas in July party! Making new friends and having lots of fun playing together.
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