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Weekly Highlights
First Presbyterian Church
of Arlington Heights
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Youth Ministries stock sale
Sunday, March 26
Here is your opportunity to invest in our youth! Each "share" of stock costs $10, with no limit to the number of shares you can buy. All funds raised will support Youth Missions throughout the year. Your support helps students in grade 6 through college age participate in mission trips and many local mission projects. Watch for youth selling stock this Sunday! Questions?
Contact TC Anderson.
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 Wednesday @ Noon recital
On April 5, please join Chris Urban for a noontime treat (12:10-12:45) and enjoy his beautiful organ recital in the Sanctuary. If you can't make it in person, you can tune in for the live webcast
at fpcah.org/webcast.
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Exploring
The Way
In his sermon this Sunday, Alex Lang will explore Jesus' ideas on holiness, including the concepts of the Golden Rule and the Narrow Gate. Last week, Alex discussed Jesus' teaching on judgment and how we are expected to turn that scrutiny back on ourselves.
Watch the video. Read more about this sermon series.
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One Great Hour of Sharing
March 26 is the fourth Sunday in Lent. Lent is a special time to share God's love with neighbors all over the world through
One Great Hour of Sharing
(OGHS).
This special offering will be collected on Palm Sunday, April 9. OGHS supports Self-Development of People, an effort to empower economically poor, oppressed, and disadvantaged people by establishing partnerships with low-income community groups.
Please fill your OGHS fish bank (available at church) with coins and dollars throughout Lent.
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Family Night / Engage & Encounter schedule update
MARCH 29 -
Family Night and Engage & Encounter will not meet.
APRIL 5 - Family Night and Engage & Encounter resume.
Waking Up White begins April 5 (7:00-8:00 pm in the Chapel). This
five-week interactive Engage & Encounter class, led by Rev. Ken Hockenberry, focuses on the timely book,
Waking Up White, and Finding Myself in the Story of Race
, by Debby Irving. Plan to participate in this lively and challenging discussion class. Books are available ($12) in the church office.
Learn more.
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 Easter baskets collection
Final Sunday to pick up a tag, March 26
You are invited to support this annual
drive to help make Easter special for the children served by WINGS. Can you help reach our goal of 81 baskets? Pick up an age/gender tag (suggested
spending limit:
$10-$15) at the Easter baskets table in the Narthex. Or, make a monetary donation and we will take care of purchasing the basket.
All baskets are due by noon on Sunday, April 2.
Thank you for your support.
Contacts:
Karyn Kraske and
Debbie Rowells
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REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY
Sign up for summer fun!
Maker Fun Factory: Created by God, Built for a Purpose
- Sign up for this Vacation Bible School (VBS) program for kids 4 years old through entering fourth grade. Registration ($25) includes a T-shirt and VBS music CD or digital download.
 MissionFactory
- Kids entering fifth and sixth grades will love this program tailored just for them that focuses on daily mission activities and service projects both on- and off-site. Registration ($25) includes a custom T-shirt.
Both programs will run July 10-14, from 8:45 am to noon each day.
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College care packages
Donations welcome through March 26
Our college students could use encouragement. Please drop off final items in the Narthex this Sunday, such as: pr
epackaged cookies, candy bars, crackers, cereal bars, soup, hot chocolate mix, gum, pencils, or other items you think they would enjoy. Monetary donations are also welcome, to offset shipping costs.
Join the packing party this Sunday, March 26, at 9:30 am!
Thank you!
Learn all the details. Contact: Matt Rosenbaum
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 Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 8
9:00-10:30 am, Fellowship Hall
Families:
Join Children's Ministries for a morning of fun and fellowship as we share a delicious brunch, hear the Easter story, and then search high and low for treat-filled Easter eggs! Scrambled eggs and sausage will be provided. Families are asked to bring a sweet breakfast treat or fruit to share. Register here. Questions?
Contact Katy Allen.
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 Golf players wanted
First Pres Golf League
The First Pres Golf League is organizing teams for the 2017 season at Palatine Hills Golf Course. We will have Tuesday evening tee times for nine-hole rounds from May through August. Whether you are already a great golfer or just learning how to play, you are welcome to join the league. We also need substitutes! For additional information, contact Arlene Bullerman.
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 Meditation group:
Radical Acceptance
7:00-8:30 pm in the Chapel
Tuesdays: April 4, May 2, June 6, and July 11
Explore the concept of "Radical Acceptance," presented in a series of video lessons by Tara Brach, PhD. Join this journey toward self-awareness and self-love to help build meaningful relationships.
Format:
30-min. video lesson; 30-min. discussion; 20-min. meditation; and 10-min. wrap-up.
Register at fpcah.org/health_fitness.
Cost:
free-will offering
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Contact:
Larry Hayes
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Holy Week & Easter worship
Journey with Jesus through Holy Week. We begin the week with the triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, April 9.
This year on Maundy Thursday, April 13, we will take part in a joint service of worship at St. John United Church of Christ (across the street from First Pres, at 308 N. Evergreen). Good Friday worship follows, on April 14. Finally, we will experience the glorious Resurrection on Easter Sunday, April 16.
View the complete Holy Week and Easter worship schedule.
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