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Weekly Highlights
First Presbyterian Church
of Arlington Heights
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 Call for Annual Meeting:
Sunday, February 26
9:30 am in the Sanctuary
Session has called for the Annual Meeting of the Congregation and Corporation. Join in the discussion and celebration of ministry at First Pres! Worship with youth leadership at 8:30 and 11:00 am!
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Exploring
The Way
This Sunday, TC Anderson will add his perspective to The Way sermon series, with "Money." Last Sunday, Alex Lang explored what is perhaps Jesus' most profound teaching: the concept of loving our enemies. Watch the video, "Enemies."
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Boy Scout Sunday
Boy Scouts from
Troop 32 will participate in worship this Sunday, February 19, at the 11:00 am HERITAGE service. First Pres is the chartered, or sponsoring, organization for Troop 32, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year!
The troop gives back to the church through gardening and other projects and activities. Troop 32 meets Monday evenings at First Pres, 7:15-8:30 pm, from
September through June.
To learn more,
contact Al Wilson, First Pres member and chartered organization representative.
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Final photo dates for church directory
Stop by for your photo and update your contact information
The online photo directory project is wrapping up. Please stop by the table in the Narthex this Sunday, February 19, or on Sundays, March 5 or 19. Please also update your contact information. The photos are for digital use only. If you can't make these dates, you can submit a digital photo and your contact information to Mary Fino. Thank you! Contact: Patti Noble
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 Presbyterian Women
Winter Gathering
Wednesday, February 22
9:00 am in Fellowship Hall
All women are invited: Meet at 9:00 am in Fellowship Hall for refreshments.
At 9:45, Paul Seils from Busse's Flowers and Gifts will give a presentation on flower arranging. See how some of God's most beautiful plants combine to artfully decorate inside spaces. RSVP through your PW circle; or, if not in a circle, contact Marty Kraybill (or call: 847-398-3423).
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 March music events
Wednesday @ Noon Recital
March 1 / 12:10-12:45 pm in the Sanctuary
Enjoy a lively performance by Carol Frieburg on piano and Kris Ward on handbells.
Concert: New Chicago Brass
Sunday, March 5 / 4:00 pm in the Sanctuary
A fresh take on the classic style, New Chicago Brass represents the cutting-edge generation of high-quality brass performance in Chicago. This ensemble amazes audiences throughout the Chicagoland area with its resplendent sound and virtuosic playing.
Learn more on the Concert Series page.
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Ash Wednesday d
inner & worship
Wednesday, March 1
Dinner is from 6:00 to 7:00 pm in Fellowship Hall, followed by worship at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary.
Join us for a special Family Night dinner, with assistance from middle school youth. Ash Wednesday worship will follow and will include Holy Communion and the opportunity to receive ashes on the forehead or hand.
Note: Evening classes and programs will not meet on March 1.
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New Members Class
Sunday, March 5
9:45-10:45 am / 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 March 19.
For details and to RSVP:
Contact TC.
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 Meditation Group:
R
adical Acceptance
7:00-8:30 pm on Tuesdays,
March 7, April 4, May 2, June 6, and July 11, in the Chapel
The Meditation Group will explore the concept of "Radical Acceptance," presented in a series of video lessons by Tara Brach, PhD. The videos are based on her book,
Radical Acceptance
. Join the group on a journey of self-awareness and self-love to help build meaningful relationships.
Learn the details and register.
/ Cost:
free-will offering
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Contact:
Larry Hayes /
Visit the health and fitness page.
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Stockholders' Luncheon
Sunday, March 5 / 12:00 pm in Fellowship Hall
Thank you to all the youth ministries stockholders! Come and enjoy a delicious lunch and hear from the youth about the many ways your support enables them to grow and serve. Reserve your spot at the luncheon by Friday, March 3, by contacting Mary Fino. If you haven't had an opportunity to invest in youth stock, no worries: the annual stock sale is coming up in March! Contact: TC Anderson
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 Parents' Day Out (PDO)
Register for 2017-2018
The First Pres PDO program has been serving the community since 1978. Classes run from September through May. PDO is open to children ages 6 months to pre-K. Watch this super-cute video to see what PDO kids are up to on any given day! You can learn more and register at fpcah.org/pdo_children.
Contact:
Coleen Anzalone, PDO director (or call: 847-253-5516)
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'Flourishing Together'
Sponsored by the Presbytery of Chicago
Saturday, March 4 / 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Christ Church of Oak Brook
You are invited to spend the first Saturday in March at a special gathering presented by the Presbytery of Chicago. Come together with local Presbyterians, sociologist Diana Butler Bass, and PC(USA) Co-Moderators Denise Anderson and Jan Edmiston for a day of community formation and nurturing. Learn all the details and register.
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 Water for Life
An event for the entire congregation:
Sunday, March 12
Children's Ministries is excited to announce an event called Water for Life. Sunday School kids in grades K-5 are learning about the importance of both physical and spiritual water
. For the March 12 event, the kids will transform the Parlor into a place where everyone can see and learn how precious water is to God's children. We will have exciting water-themed displays and demonstrations and opportunities to donate to Presbyterian Mission Agency to help provide water systems for people all over the world. In addition, a portion of the money raised will be used to help fund improvements to drinking-water capabilities in Fellowship Hall. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more details!
Contact:
Katy Allen
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