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For the week of
February 19, 2017
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Stephen Ministry
Living Room
An excellent opportunity to learn more about Stephen Ministry during the Adult Ed hour today.
Daring Faith
Stewart Hall 102-103
A video discussion class led by Peter Richey & Dianne Lambert.
"The Pastor Said Whaat?!"
Enjoy donuts, coffee, and a discussion of Sunday's sermon led by Denny Lawson.
In Sanctuary Hall.
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Children and Youth
Education Hour
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Children
The Stories of the Lost
Lower Level
6th Grade
Psalms
SH 106
7th Grade
The Gift of the Holy Spirit
SH107
8th Grade
More Letters from Paul
SH105
High School
Hot Breakfast Only
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February
23
- FPC Book Club
26 - Communion Education Family Workshop
27 & 28 - PADS: Hearts, Hands & Feet
March
4 - Interfaith Fellowship Dinner
8 - Lenten Suppers Begin
10-12 - WF DOOR Mission Trip
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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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FPC Book Club
Our February book is
Calling Me Home by Julie Kibler. This is a story about eighty-nine-year-old Isabelle McAllister and her hairdresser Dorrie Curtis, a black single mom in her thirties. Join us on Thursday, February 23rd, at 7:00 pm in the Parish House living room for good discussion and great fellowship. Questions? Contact
Mary Kinsey or call 630-668-5147
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New Security Upgrades at First Pres
When visiting First Pres during the day, please use the intercom and buzzer at both the Rotunda and Parish House Office. It is located just to the left of the main Rotunda Door and Parish House Door. Someone will unlock the door for you, and at the Rotunda, you must turn down the handle to enter. 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. Please contact the church office at
630-668-5147 with any questions.
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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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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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What Perfect Love Requires
Worship Service
8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Recordings of our past sermons are available on our website here.
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Gala Photos
This week will be the final week you can pick up keepsake photos taken at the All Church Gala on November 4th. The photos were taken by Phyllis Josephson and will be located on the Ramp. Help yourself to a photo of you and your friends.
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Interfaith Fellowship Dinner
On
Saturday, March 4 at 6:00 p.m. in Stewart Hall, the Islamic Foundation of Villa Park & First Pres invite you to join us for a night of dinner, fun and fellowship.
Many in the world claim that Muslims and Christians are in conflict. But we know that we are neighbors, we are friends, and we can be partners in making the world a better place for us all.
Come hear a keynote from Pastor Hannah Kardon, Pastor of the Wicker Park campus of Urban Village Church, on Muslim-Christian collaborations that have transformed communities for the better, and may one day change the world.
Dinner provided by Jerusalem Café.
For reservations call the church office at (630) 668-5147, or register ONLINE.
Donations accepted to defray cost of event.
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Seniors Invited to Defer Property Taxes for 2016 Real Estate Taxes
Qualified senior citizens aged 65 years and older are invited to apply for the Senior Citizens' Real Estate Tax Deferral Program offered by the State of Illinois through the DuPage County Treasurer's office. This program allows qualified senior citizens to defer up to $5,000 of their current property tax amount. The deferral is treated as a loan and accrues 6 percent simple interest until the amount is either paid back or the property is sold. To qualify, the senior citizen's household income cannot exceed $55,000. Additionally, the property must be used exclusively for the owner's primary residence.
The application period closes March 1, 2017. You may either call the DuPage County Treasurer's Office at
(630) 407 5900 or go ONLINE
for more information.
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Christ Caring for People Through People
This is the essence of the Stephen Ministry program at First Pres Wheaton. This Sunday at both services your Stephen Ministry team will be making a short presentation to give members and visitors insights into this one-on-one program for people that are going through a difficult time.
There will also be a session during the Adult Education Hour in the Living Room this Sunday that will provide a further opportunity to learn more about Stephen Ministry. We are also thinking about the need to expand our number of Stephen Ministers and this would be a good time for anyone considering this lay Ministry to seek more information.
Your Stephen Ministry Team: Pastor Kyle, Diane Easter, Henrieta Ribeiro, Bob Young
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Lenten Mission Opportunities
Hearts, Hands & Feet are Needed
PADS
Our first opportunity for service during this Lenten season is February 27 & 28 at PADS at Trinity Episcopal. There are a number of jobs to be filled. If you are interested, call Anthony Lechiara at 630-462-0536;
or Mark Spehr at
630-668-6661. To assist with food, call Kathy Paradise at 630-260-0236.
Peoples Resource Center
On Saturday, March 4 we have an opportunity to distribute food at the Peoples Resource Center Food Pantry. We will gather at 8:30 at the PRC and finish at noon. If your are interested, call Karen Parkinson at
630-858-4563.
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The PNC and Interfaith Food Pantry will continue to collect Diapers size 4, 5, & 6 and Cereal through February. Thank you all for your generous donations.
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Roseland 'Good News' Day Care Center
Mission: We continue to collect infant and children's clothing, diapers and wipes, and toys for the Roseland 'Good News' Day Care Center. Please bring your donations to the Rotunda coat room marked Roseland. Thank you! Questions? Call Jan Foster at 630-653-2612.
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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
9:30 a.m. Come when you can, don't stress when you can't.
4th Thursday of each month at
9:30 a.m. for 30 minutes.
If your calendar is handy, pencil it in for the next few months: 2/23, 3/23, 4/27, and 5/25.
Place: K'Tizo Tea & Coffee Shop - located at 1915 North Gary Ave in Wheaton.
Questions? Call Angela Stephenson at 630-200-2533
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Mens First Light Collaborative 
On Saturday, February 25,we start a 5 week Lenten study -
He Chose the Nails Study Guide: What God Did to Win Your Heart
- by Max Lucado (Author)
Every gift from God reveals his love, but no gift reveals his love more than the gifts of the cross. These gifts came not wrapped in paper but in passion. They were not placed around a tree but around a cross. They were not covered with ribbons but sprinkled with the blood that Christ shed on our behalf. In this five-session video Bible study, Max Lucado explores the many gifts that Christ provided to us at his crucifixion.
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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Communion Education Family Workshop
Sunday, February 26 at 12:00 p.m.
Stewart Hall 101-103
Lynn Nuzzo will be leading a special workshop for children
(1st thru 5th grade) and their parents. We will learn about Baptism, Communion and the many Christian symbols of the church to discover how they fit into the worship service and our everyday lives. RSVP to Lynn
so we have enough food and supplies for everyone.
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LOGOS NEWS
Upcoming LOGOS Themes
2/22 Mardi Gras
3/1 Ash Wednesday
3/8 Lego Night
3/15 LOGOS Family Celebration
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Chicago DOOR Mission Trip
Chicago DOOR Mission Trip
March 10-12
This is a great opportunity for those that can't make it on the summer mission trip to experience a service trip, and the deepening of faith and relationships that develop when working for God. We will stay at Church of the Brethren in the city and help out at a Women's shelter. We will also get to hear the faith journey of a local hip-hop artist, tour the Garfield Park Conservatory and the original Sears building. Check out the organization at: www.doornetwork.org/chicago
Parents welcome! The final cost will be announced after registrations are received, and payment will be due on February 22 but is expected to be around $140 - $150. Student scholarships are available! All participants should plan to attend the Mission Team Training Meeting on February 26 from 5-6pm. Please let Nancy know if you have any questions. It's not too late to register!
Just turn in the WAIVER FORM and the PERMISSION FORM.
Milton, PA Summer Mission Trip
June 17-24
Join us for our awesome summer Mission Trip to Milton, Pennsylvania! We will be doing general home repair, interior/exterior painting and/or deck/ramp building - whatever our resident needs! The first $100 payment is due now! Partial scholarships are available. Please join us for this amazing experience!
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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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