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For the week of
October 22, 2017
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OCTOBER
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Preschool 50th Anniversary Ice Cream Social
22 - Genesis BLAST at Sonny Acres
24 - Deacons Senior Luncheon
26 - FPC Book Club
27 - WF Fall Retreat
27 -
Women's Ministry Meet the Author
29 - Koinonia Coffee
NOVEMBER
4 - Mens First Light Collaborative
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- New Adult Ed Class Begins: Martin Luther
8 - Women's Ministry Northern Illinois Food Bank
12 - First Pres Blood Drive
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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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On October 29, from 9:30-10:45am, the Mission Outreach Committee will be hosting a coffee to raise awareness of the growing opioid crisis in DuPage County and its relationship to depression.
Our speakers will be DuPage County States Attorney Bob Berlin, DuPage County Undersheriff Frank Bibbiano and a representative of NAMI and one of their clients. There will be an opportunity for questions and how we might be more aware of the signs of the usage among family and friends.
Join us in Stewart Hall for this timely discussion.
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First Presbyterian Church Blood Drive
Sunday, November 12 from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm in the Ministry Center. Patients in need depend on blood donors. We are thankful for you. Please choose to give this season! Every donor could save up to 3 lives. To make an appointment to donate, sign up online
or call 800 786-4483. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are always welcome. Photo ID is required.
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We are looking for one or two people to facilitate and organize our flower ministry. The task includes: Once a year: putting out a sign up for donations then giving about 1 hour once each month: verifying the donations, emailing the order to the florist, emailing the donor names and dedications to staff for the bulletin and arranging for someone to put the flowers on the chancel each week. For more information please contact: Maryanne Kyle or call 630-213-8590
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The book club pick for October is
Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen
, by Susan Gregg Gilmore.
Join us on Thursday, October 26th, 7:00 p.m. in the Parish House living room for great fellowship and fun discussion.
Questions? Please contact Mary Kinsey 630-668-51747 x20
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Food Pantry
The Food Pantry is requesting has many of the same items we collected this summer. They include any remaining garden produce, baby wipes and diapers in large sizes 4-6 and Pull-Ups, pineapple, women's personal products and tea. The new additions are bar soap, cereal and canned kernel corn.
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Halverson Benediction Prints
High quality copies of all the print designs are still available to order. You can order these here.
or visit here
to download the order information and pay by check.
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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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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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Please consider placing your bulletins and inserts in the marked recycle baskets at the end of the service.
Whenever possible we will reuse the bulletins and it is important for us to be good stewards of the cost of printing and our environment.
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astor Kellen Smith
Worship Service at 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Recordings of our past sermons are available on our website here.
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| Pastor Kellen October Greeting |
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Martin Luther: The Reluctant  Revolutionary
New Four Week Adult Ed Beginning Nov 5th
2017 marks the 500th anniversary of one of the most important events in Western civilization. A penniless monk named Martin Luther sparked the revolution that would change everything. This movement, the Protestant Reformation, changed Western culture at its core continues to shape the life of every American today. Using a PBS documentary that was filmed across Europe, we'll follow the dramatic story of Luther who reluctantly took on the most powerful institution of his day and won.
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Join a conversation about seven lessons on loving God and loving others, based on the award winning book by professor Scot McNight. Learn what was important to Jesus and why it is crucial for Christianity.
Sunday mornings, 9:45am, through October 22 in the Living Room
* Note New Location
Led by Andy Leonard
Going Deeper: Sermon Discussion Class
Would you like to go deeper with the pastor's message? Explore the scripture, go further with your faith, and engage in discussion based on the sermon in worship. Sunday mornings, 9:45am in Sanctuary Hall.
Led by Denny Lawson
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First Pres Preschool Invites You
To Our 50th Anniversary Celebration
Ice Cream Social
Sunday, October 22nd, Noon
First Presbyterian Church in Stewart Hall
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First Pres Preschool Priority Enrollment
First Pres Preschool is accepting priority enrollment for the 2018-19 school year. Priority registration is open to Church members and returning families beginning November 1st and ending November 30th. Our preschool classes usually fill during priority registration or soon after so if you are a Church member or attending our Church and thinking about enrolling in our preschool, now is the time to contact the preschool
or call 630-668 5147 x27
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Financial Peace University
Classes are ongoing and visitors are welcome.
We meet Sundays from 4:00-5:30 p.m. until November 19
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What does it look like to handle money God's way?
With Dave Ramsey's class Financial Peace University, you CAN take control of your money and start planning for your future.
Having a content heart, managing money God's way, and avoiding the trappings of the world, frees us to focus on the things that really matter, like family, friends, and legacy.
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Fearless Generosity
You will be receiving your 2018 giving card in the mail this coming week. As we have heard from Pastor Kellen and other members, we can demonstrate Fearless Generosity by making our faith visible. We give back what we are given from a loving and generous God. Please complete a giving card and bring it with you on Generosity Sunday, October 29
th
. If you are unable to participate in worship, you can mail your card back to the church office or complete a pledge card/set up online giving on the website.
Giving cards are also available in the pews and at the welcome desk. Our hope is to build on the positive momentum of giving in recent years and invite everyone to give boldly. Every pledge & gift counts!
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The Deacons Senior Luncheon
The Deacons invite all Seniors to the Fall Senior Luncheon on Tuesday, October 24 at 11:30 a.m. in Stewart Hall. Enjoy some wonderful soups and chili and our program "Pastor Kellen's Journey." We are so pleased that Pastor Kellen will be sharing his personal story and journey to First Pres!
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Mission USA
Please join members of First Pres on November 7 as we support Mission USA's Bridge Ministry. We will leave church at 5:45 p.m. and drive into the city meeting at Bethel Lutheran Church. We will meet, greet, worship with and serve dinner to a congregation of folks fresh out of jail or drug rehab.
Contact Denny Lawson
if you want to come (sharing your time and talents) and/or provide financial assistance (sharing your treasure).
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Men's First Light Collaborative
On Saturday, 11/4, we start a 10 week study -
Make Your Bed
by Admiral William H. McRaven (Author)
On May 17, 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven addressed the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin on their Commencement day. Taking inspiration from the university's slogan, "What starts here changes the world," he shared the ten principles he learned during Navy Seal training that helped him overcome challenges not only in his training and long Naval career, but also throughout his life; and he explained how anyone can use these basic lessons to change themselves-and the world-for the better.
Breakfast starts at 7am next to the kitchen. Please contact
us to be sure we have enough bacon for all.
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Wheaton College Christmas Concert
Once again, we are planning a First Pres contingent at the Wheaton College Christmas Concert. If you haven't attended, do join us for this student concert of professional caliber which is a beautiful, and peaceful, way to start the Advent season. If you have been before, you know it's a must-attend event. We will be getting tickets for the Dec. 2 performance at 4 pm. The ticket price is $18. Those who are able can join us for dinner at Arrowhead Golf Course following the concert. Please contact Nancy Cinatl by Oct. 17 at 630-690-2110
if you would like a ticket (and a dinner reservation).
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Women's Ministry Meet the Author
Stop by for fellowship and info on Friday, October 27th from 4-6 pm. Meet Melissa Bane Sevier, author of the Horizons Bible Study:
Cloud of Witnesses - The Community of Christ in Hebrews.
She will speak briefly about the years-long journey of a Horizons Bible Study from conception to publication. Our communities surround us and support us today as they did in the time of Hebrews. This idea guides her study of Hebrews. Come for coffee, tea, or wine to connect with each other and the larger churchwide community.
When: Friday, October 27th from 4 - 6 pm
Where: Koelpin's 622 W. Wesley
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Women's Ministry Fall Planting Event 
Please join Women's Ministry to plant spring bulbs around the church on Saturday, November 11 from 9:00 am to noon (Rain date is Sunday, November 12 from noon to 3:00 pm). A donation to support our beautification project can be made in memory or honor of someone special as well. We will be on the ramp with the sign-up sheet and donation forms Sunday! We are very eager to beautify the church during the Easter season and look forward to participating in this mission together.
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Women's Ministry: Jesus is Calling You to Tea at K'Tizo
Join us for a deep breath of peace and calm with a Jesus Calling devotion at K'Tizo Tea & Coffee Shop, 1915 North Gary Ave on the 4th Thursday of each month.
Questions? Call Angela Stephenson at 630-200-2533.
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LOGOS - A Midweek program for K-8th Grade
Wednesdays ~ 5:00 - 7:15pm
LOGOS is a place where church is fun and everyone matters and it's never too late to join us!
Tuition is $145/child/year or semester payments of $75/child. (Fees are prorated when you join)
Registration forms are available in the Church office.
Contact
Lynn Nuzzo
or
Mary Kinsey
for more information.
Volunteers Needed - All Ages Welcome!
LOGOS is looking for people to come and share worship skills with the children.
This fun experience would be for a 4 - 8 week commitment from 5:30 - 6:00 p.m. We supply the tools: piano, CD player, bells, tone chimes, drums, guitars, boom whackers and more!
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WF Small Group Fun Night! 10/22 6-8:15pm
The student leadership team has a fun night of small group games planned! We'll have a Chopped Challenge, play some chill table games, have group costume judging, and finish the night with worship and prayer. Don't miss this chance to bond with your small group!
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These two Super Heroes stopped by the LOGOS Super Hero Night!
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Last night our LOGOS middle schoolers went out after dinner and collected 60 bags of non-perishable food for Christmas Sharing.
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