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For the week of
February 18, 2018
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FEBRUARY
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- Women's Ministry Retreat
21 - Lenten Soup Suppers Begin
21 - Confirmation Info Class
22 - FPC Book Club
25 - Worship & Sacraments Education Class
MARCH
4 - Confirmation Class
4 - Koinonia Coffee
8&9
- Women's Ministry-Dress a Girl Around the World
10 - Interfaith Game Day for MS & HS
16 - Door Chicago Mission
24 - Easter Party and Egg Hunt
25 - Palm Sunday Worship
29 - Maundy Thursday
30 - Good Friday Worship Service
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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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Food Pantry
February is here with snow, cold and valentines. With your continual donations to our food pantries you send valentines and care every month. New needs this month are canned tuna and cooking oil at Peoples Resource Center. Interfaith needs what they have needed all along, women's personal products, bar soap, tea, diapers and wipes. Of course, there are the usual needs that we have been helping with since last summer particularly toothpaste.
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Roseland "Good News" Day Care Center
We are collecting for Roseland "Good News" Day Care Center once again! Needs are diapers and wipes, baby food and cereal, infant and children's clothing, warm coats and outdoor clothing, or anything you may need to pass on! It will be gladly received by Ms Pearl! Please bring your donations to the coat room in the Rotunda and mark it "Roseland". Any questions, please call Jan Foster at 630-653-2612. Thank you!
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Please join Pastor Kyle as we gather together for Bible Study on the first Tuesday each month. This year we will be studying "
Cloud of Witnesses: The Community of Christ in Hebrews
" as we delve into the Book of Hebrews. 10:00 a.m. in the Living Room. Books are available in the church office for $10.
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Remember our College Kids with a prayer or care card:
Marc DaVall,
Bradley University and Matt Larson,
College of DuPage
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Join First Pres on Facebook 
Have you "liked" us on Facebook yet? We share frequent updates on events and worship services on our Facebook page as well as post photos from recent gatherings of both adults and children. It's easy! Just
CLICK HERE.
It's a fun and easy way to share our mission and promote First Pres!
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God Meets Us Where We Are
Pastor Kyle Roggenbuck
Worship 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Recordings of our past sermons are available on our website here.
February Greeting from Pastor Kellen
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Read the Gospel of Matthew
During Lent, take the opportunity to grow your faith by reading through Matthew's gospel over 40 days. As a compliment to our FOCUSED sermon series, you can find a purple reading guide in the pew or on the church website. The reading schedule begins on the first Sunday of Lent, February 18 and concludes on Maundy Thursday, March 29.
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer: A 20th Century Martyr
Sundays, 9:45-10:45 a.m., February 18, 25 and March 11, 18 in Stewart Hall 102-103.
Dr. Paul Bischoff will be our Theologian-in-Residence during Lent to present a four-part class on Dietrich Bonhoeffer. As professor and pastor, Bonhoeffer spoke out early against Hitler and the Nazis. This seminar gets into three of Bonhoeffer's best-known books:
Discipleship, Life Together
and
Letters & Papers from Prison
in which he challenges us to proclaim the Gospel through our lives.
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February 21 - March 21
Join us Wednesday nights during Lent for a light supper, meaningful worship time, and study.
6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Food and fellowship in Stewart Hall
7:15 - 7:45 p.m. Worship
7:45 - 8:15 p.m. A time of study.
MENU
2/21/18 Turkey Minestrone Soup
2/26/18 Chili Cook Off
3/7/18 Split Pea Soup
3/14/18 Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup
3/21/18 Chicken Tortilla Soup
Families and people of all ages are welcome! There will be a free will donation to offset supper costs.
To RSVP, or if you are able to provide a crockpot of soup to share, call Cerena Fischer at (630) 289-4942 and she'll send you a recipe.
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Community Dinners with Pastor Kellen
Members of First Pres are hosting a series of community dinners with Pastor Kellen on Sundays from late February to late April. The schedule is nearly full but there is an opportunity to be placed on a wait list.
You may sign up
ONLINE
where you can also see the schedule of dates.
Call the church office if you have any questions, (630) 668-5147.
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Men's Basketball is Back this Saturday!
All First Pres men who are interested in joining us for an afternoon of basketball the next five Saturdays (2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10 and 3/17) from 1:30-3:00pm in the Ministry Center please contact Mike Zorn at
[email protected]
or
312-802-3526.
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Presbyterians in Partnership
All churches are asked to support and contribute to the ministries of the larger church of PCUSA. You can help First Pres to meet this
Per Capita
commitment by making a contribution of $33.61 for each church member in your family
in addition
to your regular giving. Our total Church contribution for our church membership in 2018 will be $34,820.
Please make your check out to First Presbyterian Church and note in the memo line that your check is for the Per Capita contribution or you can contribute online.
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Boy Scout Troop 23 Needs Your Help!
Troop 23 has been a part of First Pres since 1955 and continues to be a very active Troop with 80+ boy scouts. Over the past 4 or so years I've had the privilege of being the liaison for First Pres and Troop 23 fostering a strong and cooperative relationship. I have enjoyed my time as the Chartered Organization Representative (the official name) however the time has come for me to be moving on. Therefore, I am asking for another member of First Pres who is interested in helping Troop 23 keep that strong and cooperative relationship with First Pres. The position truly doesn't require a lot of time but it does need someone who supports Boy Scouts and Troop 23. If you are interested please contact me.
Ron Hands - (630) 670-6710
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February 17, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
We will gather in the Rotunda then move to Stewart Hall.
Come in from the cold and cozy up for fellowship, comfort food (which includes light refreshments and lunch) and time to reflect on the value of a thankful heart through creativity.
The cost is $30 (made payable to Presbyterian Women) to cover the cost of the take home project. Scholarships are available.
Please RSVP to the church office by Friday, February 9th. We need to know the exact number for materials needed.
Babysitting available upon request.
Women's Ministry: Jesus is Calling You to Tea at K'Tizo
Join us on the 4th Thursday each month for a deep breath of peace and calm with a Jesus Calling devotion at K'Tizo Tea & Coffee Shop, 1915 North Gary Ave. at 9:30 a.m.
Questions? Call Angela Stephenson at 630-200-2533.
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Men's First Light Collaborative 
An 11 week study running through March 17 -
Life in the Spirit
by J. Robertson McQuilkin
In Life in the Spirit, Robertson McQuilkin writes, "
The Holy Spirit is the source of our spiritual blessing, the administrator and executive officer of our triune God.
" So why do we so often neglect the power and presence of the Holy Spirit in our everyday lives? With fresh insights, this book reveals how the church has too often ignored the Spirit's influence and what we must do to get back to our spiritual roots.
Breakfast starts at 7:00 a.m. next to the kitchen. Please contact
[email protected]
to be sure we have enough bacon for all.
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LOGOS NEWS
2/28 Dr. Seuss Night
3/7 Sports Night
3/14 LOGOS Finale
Worship & Sacraments Education Class
Lynn Nuzzo will be leading a special class for the 1st grade children and their parents on Sunday, February 25 at 12:00 p.m. in Stewart Hall. Lunch is included!
Children and their parents 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.
If you missed the class in previous years you and your child are welcome to join us!
8th grade confirmation
begins Sunday, March 4th. All FPC 8th graders and their parents are invited to an informational meeting on Wednesday, February 28, 6:45-7:15 pm in SH 106 & 107. Questions? Please contact Mary Kinsey or Nancy Goodwin.
Middle Schoolers let's go AWOL
with the Chicago Presbytery. Mark your calendars for an overnight mission trip to downtown Chicago, Friday, April 20-Saturday, April 21. More information will be coming.
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Prayers Requested for our Retreat
Please be in prayer for the WF High School youth and adults this weekend while we are away on retreat at Camp Timber-Lee in East Troy, Wisconsin. Specifically, pray for safety in our travels and in our play together, that we would grow closer in relationship with each other, but most importantly, that the Holy Spirit will work through our conversations and the hearts of the students while we take this time away. Prayers for a super fun time are welcomed, too!
Chicago DOOR Mission Trip
March 16-18
This is a great opportunity for those that can't make it on the summer mission trip toexperience 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, serve with a local mission partner and learn more about what God is already doing in the city through the DOOR Network. Parents are welcome to join us on this adventure! The last day to sign up is next Wednesday, February 21 with a payment of $150, a permission form and two DOOR forms. Student scholarships are available. All participants should plan to attend the Mission Team Training Meeting on March 4 from Noon-1:30 p.m. in the Living Room. Please let Nancy know if you have any questions.
Chattanooga, TN Summer Mission Trip
June 16-23
It's not too late to join us for our awesome summer Mission Trip to Chattanooga, Tennessee! We will be doing general home repair, interior/exterior painting and/or deck/ramp building - whatever our resident needs! This week long trip is such a meaningful way to grow in our faith and our relationships with each other. It is so exciting to see what God will do in us and through us this week! Register with forms and a payment of $100 (or scholarship request) ASAP. The final cost depends on our two fundraisers, but will range between $300 and $450. Partial scholarships are available. All participants need to help out with our second fundraiser on 3/25, and parents and students should plan to attend the Mission Trip Information Meeting on May 20 at noon. Please let Nancy know if you have any questions.
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Our 3 year old preschoolers had fun at their family Valentine party and playing in the snow!
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