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For the week of
November 19, 2017
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NOVEMBER
19 - WF Hot Breakfast
21 - Middle School Northern Illinois Food Bank
22 - Thanksgiving Eve Worship
30 - Jesus Calling at K'Tizo
30 - FPC Book Club
DECEMBER
1 - Family Nativity Night
3 - Advent Begins
7 - Women's Ministry Chirstmas Social
8/9 - Christmas Sharing
15 - Outreach Senior Luncheon
17 - Sing-Along Messiah
17 - Potluck with Our Zomi Friends
24 - Christmas Eve Worship
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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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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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Seeking tea, pineapple, bar soap, women's products, baby wipes and diapers sizes 3,4,and 5. The new addition is toilet paper. The only
food products on the list are tea and pineapple. The other requests are much needed non-food necessities. Our food pantries meet many needs in our community.
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The book club pick for November is
Lilac Girls
, by Martha Hall Kelly.
Join us on Thursday, November 30, 7:00 p.m. in the Parish House living room for great discussion and even better fellowship.
Questions? Please contact Mary Kinsey 630-668-51747 x20
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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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Mission to Cuba
In May, we plan to join with our sister church, Hope Presbyterian, on a mission trip to Cuba to build friendships with our brothers and sisters in Christ in Havana. The trip will be led by Pastor Kyle and Pastor Jay Moses. There will be an informational meeting for all interested on November 19 during education hour in the Living Room. Please contact
Pastor Kyle if you are interested.
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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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"The Incomparable Christ "
Pastor 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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Martin Luther: The Reluctant  Revolutionary
9:45 a.m. in SH 102-103.
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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Going Deeper: Sermon Discussion Class
9:45 a.m. in Sanctuary Hall
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.
Led by Denny Lawson
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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
th
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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.
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Thanksgiving Eve Worship
 Childcare will be available. |
Do you enjoy seeing the Luminaria that provides a beautiful presence wrapped around our church campus each Christmas Eve? Each year our middle schoolers prepare the 200+ candles for display. We need someone to place and light the luminaria around the church on Christmas eve this year around 4:00 p.m., and then clean up the bags on Christmas day. Are you looking for a way to serve this Christmas? Please contact the Church Office if you are willing to take on this mini-mission at First Pres, [email protected].
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Lost and Found Table
Missing a coat or jacket, hat, glove, glasses, dishes or other things? Check out our Lost and Found table down stairs by the Ministry Center. All items not claimed will be donated for Christmas Sharing.
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Thank You to All Who Have Submitted a 2018 Giving Card
We have received 1
99
giving commitments for $
774,701
, which is a good start. We have not yet heard from
over 50
% of our membership. Having each member's participation is essential for planning ministry and mission at First Pres in 2018. If you have not yet completed a card please consider doing so.
If you would like a card sent to you, please contact the church office at (630) 668-5147.
Giving cards are also at the welcome desk, in the pews and
online.
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"Whisk" Seniors a Happy Holiday
Every year, First Pres partners with Outreach Community Center and Gary Methodist Church to host a Christmas luncheon for the Older Adults Program at Outreach Community Center. This year's luncheon will be held on Friday, December 15. First
Pres volunteers provide and serve lunch, as well as make financial donations to make the day possible. For most of these seniors, this annual event is the highlight of their holiday season. A $12 donation will provide one older adult a place at the annual Christmas Luncheon table.
Donation envelopes are available in the Rotunda. Checks should be made payable to Outreach Community Ministries and can be dropped in the mail or left in the church office.
Thank you for helping to provide our seniors with a happy holiday season. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer that day, please contact Kim Van Oss (630-609-6956) or Alice Lechiara (630-462-0536).
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Hospitality Summit
Attention all Ushers, AV Team, Pulpit Associates, Connections and Welcome Desk team members!
The goal of this summit is to bring together the people that have a part in our weekly worship and discern ways that we can work together to provide a cohesive welcome to those coming to worship in our church.
- Sunday, November 19
- 12:15 - 2:30pm in Stewart Hall. Lunch will be provided - pizza, salad and dessert - (please let us know beforehand of any dietary concerns)
- R.S.V.P to the church office before November 17
This summit is a great opportunity for all of us to gather, celebrate and grow in our various ministries. If you have any questions, or need more information, do not hesitate to contact Maryanne Kyle, Pastor Kellen or Pastor Kyle
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CAN (College Age Network) 
We need
your
help to show our First Pres college students that we love them and haven't forgotten them! We will be sending letters and gift cards to all of the college students in November. If you would like to donate money or $5.00 gift cards (to places like Starbucks, Target, Wal-Mart, or fast food), please drop your donations in the office. If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Goodwin.
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New Stephen Minister Class
Beginning the second Monday in January and lasting through the end of May, First Pres will be offering a new Stephen Ministry training class. Here is a snapshot of what Stephen Ministry entails.
Responsibilities of a Stephen Minister:
-Daily prayer for their care receiver
-Usually meet once a week with their care receiver
-Listening (not fixing)
-Dealing with feelings
-Sharing distinctively Christian caring resources
-Remain process oriented....not results oriented
-Relating assertively
-Maintaining boundaries
-Maintaining confidentiality
-Help identify people in need of Stephen Ministry
-Participate in twice-monthly supervision and continuing education
-Agree to serve two years
-50 hours of training
If this is something that is of interest, please contact Pastor Kyle (630-668-5147), Henrieta Ribeiro
(630-221-1994), Diane Easter (630-835-4223), or Bob Young (630-668-6886). There is an application form to fill out and be returned and then followed up with an interview.
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Christmas Sharing
Christmas Sharing is Coming December 8 and 9!
Mark your calendars and start cleaning out your closets. Food boxes will be available the last 3 Sundays in November in between the services or in the church office. Most needed items are children's clothes, toys and all sizes of coats and outerwear. Donated items can be brought to the church December 5 through December 7.
Seeking volunteers! Questions? Contact Tanya Downing or call
630-699-6782.
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Roseland "Good News" Day Care Center
We stop collecting for Roseland for the next few weeks while our church is collecting for Christmas Sharing. We will begin collecting for the Day Care again in January. Don't worry that we are forgetting our friends in Roseland as we get to collect things for them after our guests have finished their shopping at Christmas Sharing. We usually take a carload or two to Roseland at that time! Thank you in advance for your contributions to Christmas Sharing!
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Sing-Along Messiah
Sunday, December 17
3:00 p.m.
Join our Westminster Choir in singing selected parts of this masterpiece by George Frideric Handel.
If you have a copy of the score, please bring it along. If not, you can rent a score for just $6. There will also be an open choir rehearsal on Thursday, December 14, at 7:30 p.m. for anyone who wants to feel extra prepared before the big event.
An offering will be collected during intermission and all proceeds will go toward the Music Ministry and a special Music & Missions initiative. The Westminster Choir is working to partner with local organizations to create a special arts education fund to benefit immigrant and refugee children in DuPage County.
To RSVP or for more information visit our registration page or call the church office at (630) 668 5147.
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Women's Ministry Christmas Social
Thursday, December 7, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Please come and relax and enjoy the spirit of Christmas season in the company and fellowship of the women of First Pres.
The Christmas Social will be held at the home of Beth Spiegel (919 S. Hale Street, Wheaton). (Last names A-L bring a bottle of wine, M-Z bring an appetizer. Dessert will be provided!)
Please RSVP to the church office (630-668-5147) or email.
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Women's Ministry: Jesus is Calling You to Tea at K'Tizo
We will be meeting on the 5th Thursday in November because of the holiday dates.
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. at 9:30 a.m.
Questions? Call Angela Stephenson at 630-200-2533.
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First Light Collaborative
On Saturday, 12/9, we start a 4 week study
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Christmas: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: An Advent Study for Adults
by Richard B. Wilke
In this four-week Advent study, the author focuses on people in the story of Christ's birth. There are those we associate with the joy and celebration of Christmas-the wise men, the shepherds, and Joseph. Yet the author reminds us not to forget that the evil King Herod is also part of the Christmas story, and how it is because there is evil in our world that we so desperately needed-and
need
-a Savior. Each lesson includes a key scripture, brief reflection, questions to discuss, a suggested Christmas carol, and a prayer.
Breakfast starts at 7:00 a.m. next to the kitchen.
Contact
[email protected]
to be sure we have enough bacon for all.
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LOGOS - A Midweek program for K-8th Grade
Wednesday nights (Oct.-March) 5:00 - 7:15 p.m.
LOGOS is a place where church is fun and everyone matters! Children, youth and adults come together to practice the art of Christian relationships. Questions? Contact Lynn Nuzzo for K - 5th Grade and Mary Kinsey for 6 - 8th Grade.
for more information.
Family Nativity Night
Hosted by Children's Ministry
Friday, December 1
,
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Bring the whole family for a fun night of exploring Advent together!
Create a gingerbread Nativity ~ Enjoy cookies and hot chocolate
Each family will receive an Advent bag to take home!
RSVP Lynn Nuzzo.
Northern Illinois Food Bank
Join your Middle School friends on Tuesday, November 21 on a trip to the Northern Illinois Food Bank to sort food for the many hungry people in DuPage County. Meet in the church parking lot at 12:30 p.m. for carpools. We will return at 4:30 p.m.. Adult volunteers and chaperones always welcome. Contact
Mary Kinsey for more information.
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Hot Breakfast - This Sunday, November 19
Join us between services in the kitchen. Thank you, God, for pancakes and bacon. Amen.
Alumni Pie Night - Wednesday, November 22
from 8-9pm.
All college students are welcome to come back to visit with the current HS students and WF alumni, eat pie, and play a few games with your old buddies. I know you miss playing Four on a Couch! I hope you can make it!
Progressive Dinner - Sunday, December 10
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from 5-9pm
. Get all dressed up and we'll have a fun night eating appetizers, entrees and desserts at different homes around town. This event is one that the students really look forward to each year! We may even have a visitor from the North Pole!
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Look who planted spring bulbs at First Pres on a brisk Saturday morning last week. How exciting it will be when spring comes and the beautiful flowers will appear for all to enjoy. Thank you to all who contributed and especially to Mary Kinsey, Carol Molino, Donna Estler, Jan Foster, Donna Laidlaw & Kim Van Oss!
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