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For the week of
January 15, 2017
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The Church Office will be CLOSED on Monday Jan 16 in observance of
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Church WILL be OPEN for regular meetings and programs Monday night.
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Annual Congregational Meeting
Sunday January, 29
One Worship Service & Annual Congregational Meeting
10:00 AM One Worship Service
11:00 AM Lunch/WF Fundraiser
11:30 AM Annual Meeting of the Congregation
This is a great opportunity hear and receive reports from our Pastor Nominating Committee, Office and Finance, Mission Committee the Church Officer Nominating Committee, Human Resource among others.
Childcare provided by reservation with the church office.
(630) 668-5147
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Children and Youth
Education Hour
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Children:
Come to the River - Lower Level
6th Grade:
The Judges of Israel
- SH 106
7th Grade:
Finish Movie and Review - SH 107
8th Grade:
I Know the Gospels - SH 105
High School:
Hot Breakfast
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January
28 - The Christians - Steppenwolf Theatre
29 - Annual Congregational Meeting
February
3 - Genesis Bowling
3-5 - WF Winter Retreat
12 - Women's Ministry Bake Sale
17 - Women's Ministry Dress a Girl Around the World
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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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Giving Envelopes Are In!
If you requested giving envelopes for 2017, they are available to pick up on the table on the ramp. We have a limited number of blank books available as well. Please contact Alice Lechiara
with any questions or if you would still like a set of envelopes.
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Chancel Flowers
Do you enjoy the flower arrangements in the chancel? There are several opportunities for donating chancel flowers in 2017. The following dates are available for this year: January 22, 29, February 5, June 11, and July 23..
The cost is either $45 or $60 and may be given in memory of a loved one or for any special occasion.
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First Pres Not Collecting Christmas Lights to Recycle
From now through Feb. 10, 2017, please take all strands of incandescent or LED lights and extension cords in any condition to the Public Works Storage Facility at 820 W. Liberty Drive any time between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. weekdays. Look for signs directing you to the holiday light recycling area just inside the gate on the south side of Liberty Drive.
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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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Food Pantry
PRC is in desperate need of diapers in size 5 & 6. PRC & Interfaith Food Pantry would like canned fruit. Thank you for your generous support of those in need
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Worship
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Recordings of our past sermons are available on our website here.
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Sunday Adult Education
9:45 a.m.
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Daring Faith 
Stewart Hall 101-102
Daring Faith: a new video discussion class led by Peter Richey & Dianne Lambert,
using Pastor Rick Warren's video series. We will consider what it means to have a bold, unshakable faith that gives the courage to impact the world around us
"Daring faith requires taking risk. It requires the courage to step up and face the 'giants'. . . and to face the unknown. It might be easier to stay in our comfort zone, but when we bravely step out to where God has called us, history is made and lives are changed forever."
Optional personal study books are available ONLINE.
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The Pastor Said Whaat?!
Sanctuary Hall (below Sanctuary)
9:45 - 10:45 a.m.
Enjoy donuts, coffee, and a discussion of Sunday's sermon led by Denny Lawson.
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First Pres Blood Drive 
Sunday, January 22
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Located in the Ministry Center.
To make an appointment to donate, sign up online at
www.heartlandbc.org or call (800) 786-4483. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Photo ID is required.
Every Donor will save up to 3 lives in our community.
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News About Scott Rice
Our Facility Manger, Scott Rice has been called to active duty with the Air Force National Guard starting January 12, returning to First Pres at the end of August. We are grateful to Scott for all he does as our Facility Manager, and in this service to our country. Please pray for Scott's safety and protection and for his wife Nadiya and their family during Scott's absence, now and in the coming months. When we are informed of his location/address we will provide that information so we can send him care cards and packages. In Scott's absence, you can contact Jan Buscher, Church Administrator with any building concerns or issues.
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Per Capita 2017
Presbyterians in Partnership: All churches are asked to support and contribute to the ministries of the larger church of PCUSA. You can help First Pres to meet this
Per Capita
commitment by making a contribution of $33.38 for each church member in your family
in addition
to your regular giving. Our total Church contribution for our church membership in 2017 will be over $40,000. Please make your check out to First Presbyterian Church and note in the memo line that your check is for the Per Capita contribution or you can contribute ONLINE.
$ 7.50
General Assembly
$ 3.81
Synod
$ 22.07
Presbytery of Chicago
$ 33.38 Each church member in your family
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An Afternoon at Steppenwolf Theatre
An Afternoon at Steppenwolf Theatre
All friends and members of First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton are invited to a day of fellowship with Lucas Hnath's intriguing 2014 drama
The Christians
, receiving its Chicago premiere in a finely acted production at Steppenwolf Theatre. Pay & reserve your spot for Saturday, January 28th ONLINE
or by check to the Church Office. Reservations must be made by January 14th.
We will depart the church parking lot at noon to arrive at The Steppenwolf Theatre for the 3:00 PM Matinee. We will follow the matinee with dinner at 4 Star "VINCI".
Total cost for Play & Dinner (with tip) is $92.00 each plus bring $7 each for car pool parking & gas. Willing to drive contact
Denny Lawson.
You will be compensated for gas and parking.
To complete the journey, Pastor Kyle will lead an Adult Ed class on Sunday, February 5th to elaborate on the concepts brought to life in this play that is receiving rave reviews!
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New Security Upgrades at First Pres
When you visit First Pres during the day, you will need to use the intercom and buzzer to gain access to the building at both the Rotunda and Parish House Office. It is located just to the left of the main Rotunda Door, and Parish House Door. If you have a need to access the building before 8:30 am or after 8:00 pm Monday - Friday, any time on Saturdays, or on Sundays after 1:00 pm, you will need to contact the office to make arrangements. The weekend lock schedule will depend on the use of the church but generally it is only open when the custodian is here on Saturday and Sunday. For events and special programs the doors will have special schedules for unlocking and locking with each event/program.
We have had great success with the initial security phase in the preschool area; now we are able to implement greater security by having all of our exterior doors locked during the day. This will help us to know who is accessing the building, and particularly helpful since we have been unable until now to monitor the Rotunda door entrance. We are grateful for this very important implementation of our security plans, and hope you will be patient and positive during this time of transition and new procedures.
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Thank You to All Who Have Submitted a 2017 Giving Card
As of Jan 11 we have received 281 giving commitments for $947,265. We are making progress, and still hope to have every member's participation to help us plan for Ministry and Mission at First Pres in 2017. If you have not yet completed a giving 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:
ONLINE
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Pecans
Pecans are still available in the Church office. 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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Find Your Rhythm
Join us on Saturday, January 14th from 8:30 - 11:00 AM to kick start the year with a new rhythm for your life! Location: LL 106-107.
Maryanne Kyle-DiPietropaolo and Angela Stephenson will help us find new perspectives on ways to connect with God and each other. What will it include? Hospitality, connecting with inspiring women, centering, scripture, movement, and creating a personalized daily rhythm for 2017. Dress in comfortable clothes and bring a friend.
630-668-5147
so we can plan for the number of attendees.
Cost: $5 donation at the door.
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Dress a Girl Around the World
Join us on Friday, February 17
th
, from 9:30 am to
3:00 pm and Saturday, February 18
th
, from 9:00 am to noon in rooms 104 to 107 in Stewart Hall to create dresses.
The organization selects various areas around the world to send the dresses depending on the greatest need at the time. All skill levels are appreciated and you may come for as little or as long as you want to stay. Light snacks will be available, but if you plan to stay longer on Friday, you may want to bring a lunch. If you have a sewing machine or serger, please bring it with you!
Please contact Jeanne Kovanda at
630-380-0635
if you have any fabric you would be willing to donate, if you plant to bring a sewing machine, or if you have any questions.
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LOGOS NEWS 
Second Semester of LOGOS has begun! Do you know a family who might enjoy LOGOS? Invite them to join us for a weekly night of fellowship and fun!
Fee: $75.00 for the remainder of the year
LOGOS in January
Our themes this month are:
1/18 - Pajama Night
1/25 - Chinese New Year
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Genesis-Middle School BLAST is Going Bowling!
On Friday, February 3rd. Wheaton Bowl 2031 Gary Ave, Wheaton, 5:15 - 7:00 pm.
The cost is $15 per person which includes two games of bowling, shoes, pizza and pop. Permission forms are online or in the church office.
Please RSVP by Monday, January 30
to Erin Schnack 630-660-0030
or Mary Kinsey 630-668-5147 x20
. Bring all your middle school friends, we guarantee you will have a BLAST!
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Congregational Meeting/Lunch Fundraiser
January 29, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
We're only having one worship service at 10am, followed by lunch and the Congregational meeting on this day. The lunch will be our first fundraiser for our summer mission trip, and all mission trip participants will be expected to help out! More details to come...
Winter Retreat
February 3-5, 2017.
Sign up by 12/21 for a $10 discount!
Register or RSVP by December 23!
See the church website for complete details!
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Genesis Middle School having fun at their Timber-Lee Retreat!
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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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