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For the week of
December 4, 2016
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There will be no
Children's Worship this Sunday due to the special service, Lessons and Carols.
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Children and Youth
Education Hour
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Children
6th Grade
Entering the Promised Land
SH 106
High School
Is it Ok to Pray for More Money?
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December
6 - Womens Ministry Pot Luck Luncheon
8 - Womens Ministry Christmas Social Event
9-10 - Christmas Sharing
11 - WF Progressive Dinner
15 - FPC Book Club
16 - Senior Christmas Luncheon
18 - Potluck with Our Zomi Friends
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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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Food Pantry
In November, our Church donated 103 boxes of mixes, 5 cans of frosting and 15 bags of other types of donations. Way to go First Pres!
December items are diapers & wipes.
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First Pres Shoppers
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support First Pres Wheaton every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at
smile.amazon.com
, you'll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to First Pres.
If you shop
on Amazon, you can now go to Amazon Smile before you order and select First Presbyterian Church as the organization you support when you shop. One more easy way to provide financial support for the mission and ministry of First Pres.
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Men's First Light Collaborative
New Series,
Preparing for Jesus
- by Walter Wangerin Jr.
Breakfast starts at 7:00 a.m. next to the kitchen. Please contact
Denny Lawson to be sure we have enough bacon for all.
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FPC Book Club
Book for December:
When Breath Becomes Air
by Dr. Paul Kalanithi.
Join us on Thursday, December 15th, 7:00 in the Parish House living room for great discussion and good friendships. Questions? Contact
630-668-5147 x20
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Finding Fathers Men's Small Group
Fridays at 6:00 a.m.
Living Room
This group is for working fathers with school age children (K-12) living at home. The group offers a forum for men with similar circumstances to discuss challenges related to balance, integrity, relationships, money, time management, temperament and self identity.
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Please be in prayer for the PNC and for the candidate God has in mind for the future of First Pres. We continue to meet weekly to move as quickly as we can, and as slowly as we must' through this process.
Click Here
for more information about the search.
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Women's Bible Study
Please join Pastor Kyle at 10:00 a.m. on the 1st Tuesday of the month in the Living room.
This year we will be discussing "
Who is Jesus?", as we look at Jesus from the various lenses of the Gospel writers and Paul. To purchase a book, please contact
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The Mystery of Jesus' Birth
through Song and Scripture
Presented by the Westminster Choir &
First Pres Orchestra
Worship
8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.
Recordings of our past sermons are available on our website here.
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December 4
Second Sunday of Advent
Lessons & Carols
with choir & orchestra
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December 11
Third Sunday of Advent
"Joseph's Choice"
Matthew 1:18-25
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"The Innkeeper: Longing for a Second Chance"
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Sunday Morning Adult Education
9:45 a.m.
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Preparing for Jesus 
Special Advent Class
Dec 4, 11, 18
Meeting in the Living Room.
The text for this advent study is an excellent daily devotional book by Walter Wangerin and is titled
Preparing for Jesus.
Books are available in the church office for $10.
The study will focus on the personal stories of Zechariah, Mary, Elizabeth, John, Joseph, Jesus, Simeon, Anna, and King Herod. Led by Bob Young.
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"Our Pastor Said Whaat?!"
Sanctuary Hall (below Sanctuary)
Enjoy donuts, coffee, and a discussion of Sunday's sermon led by Denny Lawson.
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Thank You to All Who Have Submitted a 2017 Giving Card
We have received 231 giving commitments for $762,481, which is a good start. We have not yet heard from about 50% of our membership. Having each member's participation is essential for planning ministry and mission at First Pres in 2017. If you have not yet completed a card please consider doing so.
If you would like a card sent to you, please contact the church office at (630) 668-5147.
Giving cards are also at the welcome desk, in the pews and online at:
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Christmas Sharing
We need your help! First Pres
will invite over 200 families to
"shop" at our church
December 9 & 10. You can
get involved by donating,
making a food box or
volunteering. See details on
the FLYER at church or on the
church website.
Questions? Call
Tanya Downing
at 630-699-6782
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Year-End Giving
As we approach the end of the calendar year, we are given numerous opportunities to take stock and reflect on our many blessings. Charitable giving is a way for us to turn our blessings toward generosity with the financial resources God has entrusted to us to provide welcome support for others, and it blesses the giver.
Going out of town over the holidays? Worried about getting your check in the mail by the end of the year? You can also give securely online at www.firstpreswheaton.org by clicking on the Online Giving link. All contributions for 2016 must be postmarked or must be received by midnight on December 31, 2016.
Giving is not limited to cash
. Tax savings can be even greater if you give appreciated assets, such as stocks and bonds. The IRA Charitable Rollover Contribution continues for those who are age 70½ or older. If you are in that age bracket, you may make a distribution of up to $100,000 directly from your IRA directly to the church without being taxes. This is just one more creative way, along with gifts of stock that members can consider as a significant way to give As always, consult your tax adviser when making any charitable contributions.
Please contact Jan Buscher
or by calling the church office if you are planning on making a non-cash contribution.
As you consider all of the opportunities to give at year-end, making an additional contribution to the ministry, mission and operations of First Presbyterian is an investment in God's work here and around the world. It will also help us finish the year in a strong financial position and ready to continue God's good work in 2017.
Generosity turns our focus and love away from our possessions and toward God's Kingdom. Your giving matters! Thank you for your generosity toward God at First Pres.
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Pecans 
Pecan sales at First Pres are a sure sign of good things to come for the upcoming holidays. Plan on visiting the sales table on Sundays between the services or the Church Office for your pecans. Cost is $10.00 per one pound bag. Sales benefit the Presbytery's Erie House mission.
Please make checks out to Presbyterian Women.
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Shower the Seniors with Love
Once again, the halls in Stewart Hall will be decked with holiday cheer as our guests from South Carol Stream arrive for their annual Christmas Luncheon on Friday, December 16. These seniors will enjoy a delicious holiday meal, be entertained by Chamber Orchestra from Monroe Middle School and receive an individual gift of useful items for their bathrooms.
Please consider a $12 donation, which will provide one senior a place at the holiday table. Visit the holiday display in the Rotunda to find the donation envelopes. We are also seeking volunteers to serve lunch to approximately 180 from (approx)
11:00 am - 1:30 pm.
Contact Kim Van Oss (630) 690-4820 or Alice Lechiara (630) 462-0536.
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Giving Trees 
Check out the different
"Giving Trees" between the Rotunda and Stewart Hall
this December for other ways
to give this Christmas
season. Place your wrapped gifts, with the recipient's gift tag taped to the package under the tree(s).
Marklund Homes Giving Tree
Give a gift to developmentally disabled infants, children and adults. Deadline Dec. 18.
Zomi Giving Tree
Provide a gift for our Zomi
Children. Deadline Dec. 11.
DuPage Convalescent Center
Give a gift to a resident at the DuPage Convalescent center. Deadline Dec. 18.
The Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans
The gifts will be delivered to the Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans commissary. Deadline Dec. 18.
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Potluck with our Zomi Friends
Sunday, December 18 in Stewart Hall.
Join us for lunch after the second service (noon) as we join with our Zomi refugee friends for a Christmas celebration. We will gather the two congregations, share a meal, sing some songs, and give gifts. Please bring a dish or dessert.
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Pot Luck Luncheon
Tuesday, December 6, 11:30 a.m.
Come any time and help with Christmas sharing in the Ministry Center & enjoy a Pot Luck Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. in Stewart Hall.
Grace Circle providing soup, please bring side or dessert to share!
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Christmas Sharing and Social Event
Thursday, December 8
6:00 p.m. Help with Christmas Sharing in the Ministry Center.
8:30 p.m. Evening Social at Emmett's
Please come help with Christmas Sharing and join the fun at Emmett's downtown Wheaton afterward. Bring a friend!
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Christmas Eve 
Children-Led Family Service at 4:00 p.m. in the Ministry Center with Pre-Service Music starting at
3:45 p.m.
We are looking for artists to contribute to the bulletin, musicians to play Christmas music and readers to recite the scriptures and help tell the story
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If interested contact Lynn Nuzzo.
Artwork is due by December 11.
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Progressive Dinner
Sunday, December 11, 5-9 p.m.
Why have appetizers, dinner and dessert at one house, when you can spread them across three? Get dressed up, eat some tasty food, and find out the top-secret location of the 2017 Mission Trip!
Haven't been to WF in a while? That's ok! We'd love to see you! This event is one of the highlights of the year. Email Nancy today to sign up for the dish you want to contribute - appetizer, pasta, bread, salad or dessert! Permission slips required!
Christmas Movie Hangout
Sunday, December 18, 6-8:15 p.m.
Invite a friend for a movie night hangout on the 3
rd
floor, complete with popcorn and hot cocoa. Just perfect for a cold winter's night!
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Poinsettias
On Sunday, the first Sunday of Advent, our middle schoolers delivered poinsettias to our FPC neighbors.
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Sunday Worship Schedule
Worship Service 8:30 a.m.
Fellowship 9:30 a.m.
Adult Education 9
:45 a.m.
Worship Service 11:00 a.m.
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Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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