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Weekly Highlights
First Presbyterian Church
of Arlington Heights
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 December Music Events
THIS SUNDAY: The Glory of Christmas
December 11, at 4:00 pm in the Sanctuary
The Chancel Choir, Chamber Singers, Men's Chorus, and orchestra will present a concert of seasonal favorites to celebrate the birth of the Messiah. Randol Bass's
Glad Tidings
, with narration by Lynn Stolley, will be the featured work. Audience participation is encouraged in singing familiar carols of the season. Come early to get a seat!
NEW ADDITION: Wednesdays @ Noon Recital
December 21 at 12:10 pm in the Sanctuary
Kris Ward (handbells) and Carol Frieburg (piano) will present a special Christmas week recital.
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 PADS help is needed
Substitutes and help for early January
Can you help the First Pres PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) ministry? We provide emergency overnight shelter (Tuesdays overnight) to those in our community without homes. Right now the Steering Committee is building the substitutes list, for all shift times. It's so important to have back-up helpers. Learn about each shift.
Shift volunteers are also needed for the first two weeks in January. Please e-mail Helen Ross (or call: 847-682-4495) ASAP if you can help. Thank you!
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 Kids Connect needs your extra buttons -
Do you have any extra buttons? Kids Connect is looking for plastic, round buttons, any color, any size, for a project coming up on December 14. Please drop your unused plastic, round buttons in the basket at the Welcome Center. Thank you!
Contact:
Katy Allen
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Service of Hope and Healing
Sunday, December 18 / 7:00-8:00 pm in the Chapel -
If the holiday season brings sadness, you are invited for a time of quiet reflection and prayer. Come and be with us; together we can find peace.
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Christmas Eve worship schedule
Plus: Special schedule for Dec. 25 & Jan. 1
We will offer three services on Christmas Eve (Saturday, December 24), and one service only on both Christmas Day and New Year's Day (Sundays, December 25 and January 1).
Learn all the details.
Invite your friends to Christmas worship!
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Christmas shopping, anyone?
 Support First Pres through AmazonSmile!
First Pres is registered with AmazonSmile. Amazon will donate .5 percent of the purchase price (for thousands of items) to First Pres when you shop through
smile.amazon.com. Log in to select First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights as your charity. Here is the direct link for the First Pres AmazonSmile page:
https://smile.amazon.com/ch/36-2364651. You can bookmark this page and start shopping!
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 ADVENT ACTIVITIES
December 11 is the third Sunday of Advent -
Watch Alex Lang's sermon from last Sunday: "The Science of the Word.
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This Sunday, Alex Lang will continue the God in Science / Advent series: "The Science of Unity."
Sign up for daily Advent devotions -
This year's theme is the Jesse Tree, with daily thoughts and prayers by First Pres members and friends.
Sign up here
. Learn more on the Worship page on our website.
 Third annual Cookie Walk - Next Sunday, December 18, in the Parlor -
Support Youth Ministries by participating in this delicious event. Contact TC Anderson to help by providing cookies (due by 12/17), or just stop by after each service to select cookies for each $5-per-box donation!
All-ages Christmas caroling - Sunday, December 18 -
Gather in Fellowship Hall at 4:00 pm, go caroling, and then return for pizza at 6:00 pm! Learn the details.
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 New Members Class
Final Sunday - December 11 /
9:45-10:45 am in the Boardroom
Join Rev. TC Anderson to learn what it means to be a member of this family of faith. New members will be received into the congregation on Sunday, December 18.
Contact:
TC Anderson
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 There's still time to turn in a Commitment Card
At First Pres, we are reaching out to help people in our local community. Here's one example: This December, once again, participants in the Sunday morning Coffee: Grounds for Discussion class will help local people in dire need of warmth this winter through the Lamp Pole Coats project (watch this video). It is an awesome feeling to experience the joy of giving, together. Through efforts like this we are truly working to
Live the Vision
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There's still time to turn in a Commitment Card for 2017. Simply place your completed card in the offering plate this Sunday, or
drop it off or mail it to the church office, to the attention of Debbie Walter, business administrator. You can also enter your commitment online at fpcah.org/stewardship. Thank you!
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 Christmas gatherings
Presbyterian Women (PW) Christmas Tea and Program / Wednesday, December 14, at 1:00 pm -
Join PW for "A Christmas Madrigal," with the singers of Rolling Meadows High School. Meet in the Parlor for the Christmas Tea at 1:00 pm, and then gather in the Sanctuary at 1:30 pm for fellowship and delightful music by this talented and lively group. Contact for Reservations: Marty Kraybill
Trendsetters (adults 50+) / Sunday, December 18, 3:00-5:00 pm in the Parlor & Narthex - Enjoy a festive afternoon with the Trendsetters. Bring an appetizer to share and a wrapped new, or nearly new, white elephant gift.
RSVP: Lois Meisterheim, 847-870-1096, or Edie Jolly, 847-956-4661
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 Fitness Boot Camp begins Saturday
Just in time to combat those extra holiday calories, you can take part in a boot-camp-like fitness class each Saturday at 8:30 am in the First Pres Gym. Taught by church member Fernando Egea, this class will help you get in shape and lose that extra padding you may be accumulating over the holidays. Drop in for this free class beginning December 10!
Contact:
TC Anderson
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 Make It Take It
Tuesday, December 13, at 7:00 pm
Meet in the Choir Conference Room to make decorative plates with Sharpie art! Sign up here.
Cost:
$15 for supplies.
Contact:
Kate McVay
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 Holy Communion for the homebound
If you would like to receive communion or know of someone who would, please contact
Pam Orals (847-707-1575), or Mary Mayer
(847-991-1775)
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 Exciting Family Night news
Holiday Dinner & Celebration - Save the date: Wednesday, December 21, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm in Fellowship Hall.
Enjoy a wonderful holiday dinner and fellowship, featuring special Christmas activities for everyone, including children and middle school youth. Learn more details.
New additions - We are excited to announce a couple of new additions to Family Night, beginning in the new year. The
computer lab
will be open each week - staffed with knowledgeable volunteers - and available to anyone in the congregation who wants to learn more. Also, we will offer a
Parent Cafe
, a special time set aside for parents to relax, have coffee, talk, and just hang out while the kids are taking part in Kids Connect or Middle School Youth Group.
Watch this video.
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