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Weekly Highlights
First Presbyterian Church
of Arlington Heights
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 Spring Choral Concert:
Celebrating the music of Dan Forrest
This Sunday, April 30, at 4:00 pm in the Sanctuary
The First Pres choirs and chamber orchestra will bring to life the incredible works of Dan Forrest in this glorious concert. Don't miss it!
COMING NEXT WEEK:
Wednesday @ Noon Recital
May 3 / 12:10-12:45 pm in the Sanctuary
Join Megan Hendrickson (soprano) and Sarah Jenks (piano) for a lovely recital.
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 Sign up for Service Day
Final day to sign up is tomorrow!
Coming up on Saturday, May 6, from 8:00 am to noon or 1:00 pm, all are invited to join the eighth annual effort to serve local organizations that help so many in our community. We will once again partner with friends from Southminster Presbyterian Church to "do some good."
Learn all the details and register here by April 28!
All ages are welcome, and free child care will be provided.
Contact:
Gary McClung
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 90th birthday celebration
This Sunday, April 30
10:30-11:00 am, in the Parlor
You are cordially invited to join the deacons for a party this Sunday morning to honor church members celebrating a 90th birthday in 2017. Let's celebrate!
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 New sermon series begins Sunday:
TRENDING
In the Scriptures,
Jesus tells us that with the Holy Spirit, we can carry God with us wherever we go. This notion is at t
he core of our next sermon
series, entitled Trending. The news media and social media often reflect, or magnify, topics or trends that strike a chord in our hearts.
This spring and summer, we will zero in on these trending topics to take a closer look at how God's Spirit operates through these events in our world. Join Alex Lang for the series introduction this Sunday, April 30. Learn more on the Worship page.
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 Collecting medicines
& baseball equipment -
Sundays, April 30 & May 7
The Dominican Republic mission team requests your help. Please donate the following items, which you can drop into the labeled receptacles in the Narthex (lobby).
Medicines:
Tylenol for infants, children, and adults; vitamins for children and adults (
no gummy vitamins, please
); antifungal liquids or creams; ibuprofen; calcium tablets; and allergy medicines.
Baseball equipment:
Gently used bats, helmets, mitts, gloves, balls, baseball pants (no T-shirts), and protective equipment. Thank you!
Contact:
Judy Hockenberry
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 Sign up now for summer fun!
July 10-14 / 8:45 am - noon
Maker Fun Factory
Vacation Bible School (VBS) is for kids 4 years old through entering fourth grade. Registration ($25) includes a T-shirt and VBS music CD or digital download.
 MissionFactory
is for kids entering fifth and sixth grades, and focuses on daily mission activities, both on- and off-site.
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egistration ($25) includes a custom T-shirt. Sign up today!
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God's Honest Truth
Two evenings of live storytelling at First Pres
Have you heard of the
Moth Radio Hour
on National Public Radio? The Adult Education Committee has planned its own variation on this popular live storytelling medium. Now you can participate in two evenings of live storytelling at First Pres, featuring real stories shared, in person, by fellow church members. We're calling these events
God's Honest Truth
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The first storytelling gathering will take place Wednesday, May 31, at 7:00 pm
, with the theme: "Barriers: Stories About Overcoming Life's Challenges." Challenges faced can be large or small, and may include overcoming fears or loss.
The second gathering will be Wednesday, July 12, at 7:00 pm
, with the theme: "Independence: Stories About People Claiming Their Independence." Contact Alex Lang to share your story. Stories must be 5-10 minutes in length and will be developed with guidance from Alex.
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 Save these dates
& save your stuff
The Rummage Sale is coming!
The Rummage Sale to support youth missions will return June 23 and 24! The first drop-off date for your donated treasures is May 13, from 9:00 to 11:00 am, and more drop-off dates are coming up in June. Learn the details here.
Contacts:
Michele Holifield and Katy Allen
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Family Night is for everyone
It's not too late to get involved in Family Night! This weekly gathering takes place 6:00-8:00 pm each Wednesday evening through May 24. Come on out for great food, fellowship, and learning each week.
Engage & Encounter update
Rev. Ken Hockenberry will wrap up his class, Waking Up White, next Wednesday, May 3 (7:00-8:00 pm in the Chapel). Drop in for this great discussion time centered on a timely topic.
Coming May 10: Rev. Alex Lang will lead
The History of Satan
, a class in which participants will d
iscuss the historical roots of the Satan figure from the perspectives of the Old Testament, New Testament, and the modern world.
Learn more on the Engage & Encounter page on our website.
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Summer Suppers for the Hungry
Summer Suppers help those who are homeless or are struggling to make ends meet.
If your group would like to provide food for a supper, contact Barbara Psimoulis.
Summer Suppers at First Pres will take place Mondays, May 1, June 5, July 3, August 7, and September 4 (Labor Day). Please also contact Barb if you would like to volunteer to prepare and serve the meals from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Thanks!
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 Meditation group:
Radical Acceptance
7:00-8:30 pm / Tuesdays, May 2, June 6, and July 11 / Chapel
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 today.
Cost:
free-will offering
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Contact:
Larry Hayes
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NEXT SUNDAY: Special thanks to Family Night and PADS volunteers
Thank you to everyone who has volunteered for Family Night and the First Pres PADS ministry throughout this program year! Please enjoy a special treat during next Sunday's coffee hours (9:30 and 10:30 am). Family Night is an integral part of the First Pres
Vision mission
to help local families. It's also a great way to bring all of us together! Our PADS ministry makes a big difference in the lives of people who are homeless. It takes an incredible number of people and many hours to make these impactful programs happen every week. To each person who volunteered in any way for PADS or Family Night, please accept heartfelt thanks!
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June/July Chimes deadline is coming up
The deadline for the June/July issue of The Chimes newsletter is Monday, May 8. Please send information and articles to Kris Mainellis.
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