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For the week of
June 25, 2017
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Sunday, July 2 is an exciting day in the life of First Pres as we welcome Pastor Kellen, Sarah, Hadley & Hudson!
You are invited to wear red, white & blue on that Sunday morning in honor of our country's birthday, and join together in Stewart Hall following worship for a patriotic themed reception for the Smith family, complete with root beer floats and fresh fruit skewers.
Click
HERE for a special welcome video from Pastor Kellen.
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The Pastor Said Whaat?!
Enjoy donuts, coffee, and a discussion of Sunday's sermon led by Denny Lawson. Sanctuary Hall (below Sanctuary)
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June
29 - FPC Book Club
29 - WF Bonfire
July
9 - WF Dune Trip
19 - Genesis BLAST
25 - Christmas in July
26 - WF Drive in Movie
August
5 - Feed My Starving Children
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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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Donations for Roseland "Good News" Day Care Center
Our suburban schools are closed for the summer, but "Good News" Day Care Center increases in population during the summer program. Please remember to bring your donations to the Rotunda coat room. Needs are infant formula and baby food, diapers (all sizes), baby clothes and children's clothing. Thank you for your generosity! Any questions - call Jan Foster,
(630) 653-2612.
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The Boston Girl
by Anita Diamant, author of
The Red Tent
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FPC Book Club will meet on Thursday, June 29th 7:00 p.m. in the Parish House living room, for lively discussion and good fellowship. Questions? Contact Mary Kinsey 630-668-5147 x20
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In June we are collecting peanut butter and high-nutrition cereal. All summer we will also be collecting for both pantries the following needed items: toothpaste, hand soap, women's personal products (pads), shampoo and conditioner. These products are expensive and needed.
People's Resource Center also needs diapers for children sizes 2T, 3T, and 4T as well as pet food.
Thanks to everyone for their generous donations
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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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One Worship Service at 9:30 a.m.
Recordings of our past sermons are available on our website here.
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Video Volunteers Needed 
We are looking for a new team of volunteers to video tape Sunday sermons at First Pres. This requires no previous experience, just a willingness to serve. Training will be provided. We are hoping to start videotaping with Pastor Kellen's first Sunday, July 2. If you are interested, please contact John Norton, Communications Coordinator.
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Halverson Benediction Prints
While Rev. David S. Handley served as Interim Senior Pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton, he concluded worship services with a modified version of the Halverson Benediction. The benediction provided a consistent reminder that God is present in our lives.
The church presented Dave with a commissioned print of the benediction that was designed by Timothy Botts; one was also made for the church and it is now hanging in the Rotunda.
High quality copies of both print designs are now available to order: 8x10 prints are $20, and 11x14 prints are $25, and a high quality copy of the We Welcome You Print is also available; it is 8 1/2x14 for $25.00.
You can order these
ONLINE
or click HERE to download the order information and pay by check.
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Abraham's Children 
On June 25th, right after the 9:30 a.m. worship service, in Stewart Hall 101-102, we will share the details of our next fundraising event here at the Church-Saturday morning September 30. Once again our efforts will support medical assistance for the under-served in the Holy Land. Learn how you can make a difference in the lives of fellow Christians, and others who do not receive adequate care for even routine medical issues and conditions. All are welcome!
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Feed My Starving Children 
Saturday, August 5th from 2:00-4:00
p.m., First Pres will be packing meals for Feed My Starving Children in Aurora. We hope you can join us! Anyone five and older is welcome to pack! If you are interested in signing up, contact Megan Zorn at
[email protected]
or
630-660-4800.
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Tomatoes for the Food Pantries 
Three weeks ago, the Mission Outreach Committee distributed 92 tomato plants and 26 pepper plants to members of the congregation for us to provide fresh vegetables for the food pantries. Thank you for your response. Your plants should be experiencing growth. We look forward to your sharing of your harvest during July and August. Our "Giving Garden" across the street has been planted. We will be looking for help in "tending" the garden.
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Save the Dates
Summer family events you won't want to miss!
July 25th - Christmas in July Party
August 25th - Drive In at the Courtyard
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Genesis Middle School BLAST
July FUN! Invite your friends for some summer fun at Northside Park. Join us for the zipline, outdoor games and Mr. Meyer's famous gutter banana split.
Date: Wednesday, July 19th 7-9 p.m.
Place: Northside Park pavilion, 1300 N. West Street, Wheaton
Bring: $5.00, permission slip, and
lots of friends!!
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WF Summer Events
July 9 - Dunes Trip! 10:45am-6pm
Wear your Youth Sunday t-shirt to worship at 9:30 to be a part of the Mission Trip Report. Then, have your lunch money, sunscreen, and beach attire all ready for a day of frolicking in the sun! Permission slip and lunch money required.
July 12 - Mini-WF, 7:30-9pm
We will end small groups a little early, so we can have a mini-WF including games, snacks and worship!
July 23 - Sunday AM 10:30-11:30am
Come to worship at 9:30, and then we'll gather in the rotunda at 10:30! We'll pick up some Starbucks and head to Northside Park for a lesson in God's beautiful nature!
July 26 - Drive-In Movie 8-10:30pm
Hang around after small groups and we'll watch a movie together! More details to come when the movie schedule comes out.
Aug 2 - Great America Trip! 9am-10:30pm
Rollercoasters and friends - what could be better?! RSVP by July 26 if you plan on coming, so I can arrange for tickets and drivers! Be sure to request the time off of work now!
Aug 5 - Student Leadership Team and Band Applications Due!
Being in the band or on the student leadership team is an awesome opportunity to step up and make WF the youth group you want it to be. It is a big commitment, but it is SO rewarding and fun! Please give it some prayerful consideration, and if you feel led to serve, be sure to have your application in by the 5th. Leadership will meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays during the school year, and Band will meet on the 2nd& 4th Wednesdays. We will have a training meeting for both teams on Wednesday, 8/23, from 8-9pm, and a team building event at Lincoln Marsh on Saturday, 8/26 from 3-5pm to kick off the year. Be sure to mark these dates on your calendar and request the time off work!
Save the dates:
Aug 9 - Mini-WF 7:30-9pm
Aug 13 - Sunday AM 10:30-11:30am
Aug 27 - Road Rally 6-8:15pm
Sept 10 - WF is back! 6-8:15pm
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WF Mission Trip
The High School Mission Trip team departed to travel across the country to help our neighbors in Milton, PA. Please pray for the residents that the team is serving, and pray for hearts and minds to be open to experiencing God in new and meaningful ways.
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