April 19, 2017
The Lord, your God, is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory; he will rejoice over you with gladness, he will renew you in his love; he will exult over you with loud singing as on a day of festival.

Zephaniah 3:17

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First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette
600 Ninth Street
Wilmette, IL 60091-2779
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"Now on that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem, and talking with each other about all these things that had happened. While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and went with them,"    -Luke 24:13-15

Dear  fpcw  family and friends, 

 This Sunday we will celebrate the ministry of David Leasure during 10:00 am worship. David's ministry was far more than caring for our building and grounds. David tended the hearts and dreams of the fpcw community during his tenure, and he did so in a way that was authentically David. 

 David didn't preach from the pulpit on Sunday mornings or lead a small group Bible study. He didn't need to. He did just what Jesus did on the road to Emmaus 2,000 years ago, "(David) himself came near and went with them." For almost two decades,
David went with  the fpcw community through its celebrations, its challenges, and every mundane moment in between. 

 We hope you will join us in celebrating David Leasure and our shared journey this Sunday during the 10 am worship and Fellowship Hour. Come get a big David hug and let's celebrate his ministry, as well as the journey he has before him! 

 Peace,
 Ken

 "Good and gracious God, you are the divine caregiver. We lift up prayers of praise and thanksgiving for the many people and the many ways that you care for each and every one of us. As we celebrate together, let us be eternally thankful for your sustaining grace. As we look to the future, may our hearts always be open to receive the eternal gift of life in your Son, Jesus the Christ. Amen."
 
Sunday, April 23, 2017
 Second Sunday of Easter
 8:45 am
 Childcare
Adult Study
Confirmation
9*1*6 Kids' Time
 10:00 am
 Worship
Sunday School Preschool-4th grade
Club 56
11:15 am
 Fellowship Hour
 5:00 pm 
 Tower Youth Fellowship
 7:00 pm
 Sheridan Singers 

 Glory to God! A Hymn Festival 
 Sunday, April 30, 10 am worship service. Join the Chancel Choir, Singers & Ringers, Chancel Bells and instrumentalists as we bring glory to God, and usher in the new Presbyterian hymnal with a hymn festival including readings, special music, and much hymn singing. Special guest David Eicher, editor of the new hymnal will help to lead worship, and after fellowship hour David will explain the fascinating process of how the hymnal was created. A light lunch will be served at 11:30 am.

Congregational Meeting 
 On Sunday, May 7, Session has called a congregational meeting for the purpose of electing new church officers (slates of Elders and Deacons), along with nominating committee representatives. The meeting will begin at the conclusion of worship (approximately 11:00 am) and will be very brief. Thanks in advance for your presence and support of our current and upcoming church leadership. 

Do You Know a Language Besides English?
 Pastor Jeff would love to hear from you. If you know a language other than English - Spanish, French, German, Hebrew, Farsi, Arabic, whatever - please send him an email or give him a call ( jlehn@fpcw.org and 260-740-4162). There is a one-time Sunday morning opportunity he'd like your help with. Thanks in advance for your consideration!  

Faith and Fellowship

David Leasure Celebration -  Join us this Sunday, April 23rd, as we celebrate and thank David for his many years of service at  fpcw . As part of this celebration, we will provide David with a collection from the congregation. 

 Sunday Morning Adult Ed - A Journey through Philippians, Sundays April 23 - May 2 at 8:45 am, in Wallace Moore Fellowship Center. Pastor Jeff and Pastor Erin will lead a conversation unpacking and exploring this powerful letter which continues to be relevant today. You will also get from the class concrete tools for continued study of Scripture.  Please join us! 

New Financial Manager  - We are pleased to announce that we have a new Financial Manager for  fpcw , Lena Tribunskaia. Lena brings a strong background in accounting and financial systems with various clients throughout the local area. Her willingness to jump in quickly will be a great benefit since Mike Jin's time has come to an end.

Fellowship Hour  - Please note that we are looking for volunteers to host Fellowship Hour. Please check out the signup sheets located in the WMFC. If you have questions please contact  Fran Langewisch .

Mission and Care
   
Beshara, and Habib Refugee Families update
Both of these families continue to show resilience and hope as they encounter both joys and disappointments as their lives unfold in a new place. Just when one hurdle is crossed, two more seem to pop up! How can you offer support?
  • Pray: That the Habib and Beshara families, and all refugees, will encounter God's love, and grace as they build sustainable and joy-filled lives in the USA.
  • Give: Drop off these helpful household items at fpcw: powder laundry soap, dish soap, bar soap, feminine pads, diapers sizes 1-3, toothpaste, shampoo, Ventra cards and Uber cards. 
  • Come: May 7, 4 pm, Sukkat Shalom and First Congregational Church Wilmette will join us for coffee/refreshments and meet the Habib and Beshara families. They will share their brave stories and we'll learn how we can support and empower the refugee community in Chicago. 
Wilmette Food Pantry  - fpcw is contributing food and non-food items (soap, cleaning supplies) to the Wilmette Food Pantry at Trinity Methodist Church, Wilmette. Donations may be left in the containers located in the fpcw parking lot lobby. This is not a negative reflection on The New Trier Food Pantry but rather to show our support to the Wilmette Food Pantry for their generous food donations for our refugee families. Each week an fpcw member 
delivers food from the panty to our refugee
families. If you would like to help with these deliveries please contact Anita Thies or Mary Watt.
 
Mission Partners - fpcw is blessed to have a wonderful and vibrant set of mission partners. We invite you to join us in faithful service as Christ's disciples and find God in new ways and in new places. Click here for our Mission Partner Overview Catalog and become familiar with the many ways fpcw engages in mission.
 
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