For the week of   
August 19, 2018  
Calendar
August
17  - Blast! Outdoor Movie Night
19  - Blessing of The Backpacks in Worship
24 -  Drive In Movie in the Courtyard
25 -  First Pres Music Retreat
26 -  WF Road Rally
30 - First Pres  Book Club
 
September
9 -  Homecoming Sunday
     Education for All
     Taste of First Pres Picnic
23 -  Distinguished Pastor Series, Neal Presa
27-29 - Church Directory Photography Dates
Online Calendar
Looking for even more details about what's coming up? See our online calendar  here .
Ongoing Events
New Church Directory

Our Photography Dates are:
Thurs, Sept. 27-Sat, Sept. 29
Mon, Oct. 1-Thurs, Oct. 4
 
Photography Hours:
Weekdays 2:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Sat 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Location: Lower Level Room 106-107

Volunteers Needed
Ideally one person per 2 hour shift, greeting members and helping with picture check-in, or if you are having tons of fun meeting all your church friends, you can take the whole 4 hour shift. 
To volunteer, contact Sharon Carroll ASAP or call 
(630) 260-6871.
 
Sign up at firstpresdirectory.church  or call the church office, 
(630) 668-5147, for assistance. We can't wait to see you.  
The "Chix with Stix"
Knitting group has added a daytime group for those who cannot make it in the evening.  Our new daytime meeting is on Monday afternoon at  2 pm  in the Living Room in addition to our evening meeting on Wednesdays at  7 pm  in the Living Room.  All are welcome to join us either time!  Beginners to experts are always welcome!  For more information, call Monica Wylie at (630) 520-0403.
Director of Middle School Ministry
First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Director of Middle School Ministry. This is a part-time (20 hours per week) position responsible for leading our Middle School Ministry for sixth through eighth grade. 
Please 
email  your cover letter and resume to Jan Buscher, Church Administrator.
A complete job description can be downloaded  HERE .
Sunday Worship Services

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

Pastor Kyle Roggenbuck
Lessons from the Serenity Prayer: Grant Me the Wisdom to Know the Difference

Worship 9:30 a.m.
Recordings of our past sermons are available on our website here.
Announcements
Life Lessons from Mr. Rogers
Sundays, August 19 & 26 
10:45 a.m. Stewart Hall
The popularity of Fred Rogers continues to grow as popular media, including a recent documentary "Won't You Be My Neighbor?", reminds us of the simple deep lessons of compassion and love that Rogers evidenced not only in his popular children's television show, but also in his life as a Presbyterian Minister. Join us as we delve into Mr. Roger's timeless life lessons. Presented by Pastor Kyle.
Homecoming Sunday
September 9
8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Worship
9:45 a.m. Education for all
 
followed by

Taste of First Pres
12:00 p.m. rain or shine 
Great food, games and fellowship. You can also e njoy a sampling of First Pres Ministries.

Grilled Hamburgers, Brats and Chicken Breasts
Last Names A-M, Please Bring Side Dish or Salad
Last Names N-Z, Please Bring Dessert

Hosted by our fabulous Deacons
Art in the Link
The mid-August exhibit on the Link Wall features a collection of watercolor paintings by Marion Robbins.  Marion's interest in painting began with art classes while a student at Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota. She graduated from Carleton with a degree in Sociology and Art History. Marion continues her study of watercolor painting as a member of the DuPage Art League.

Marion and her husband, Rufus, have been first Pres members since 1991.
First Pres Music Retreat 
Saturday, August 25th
9:00 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

This music retreat is designed to strengthen a single, unified Music Ministry of First Pres Wheaton.
Colossians 3 says, Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony...teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.

We believe in the idea of diversity, authenticity, and excellence in our worship music and also that everyone who wants to be a part of this ministry should have the opportunity. If you're interested in the music ministry of First Presbyterian of Wheaton, please join us for this event. Lunch will be provided.
For more information, contact Kedrick Armstrong
Director of Music Ministry. 
FPC Book Club
Thursday, August 30
7:00 in the Parish house 
Caroline: Little House, Revisited by Sarah Miller is the FPC book club read for August. Did you read all the "Little House" books? Love the Ingalls family? This is the book for you! Join us in the living room for good discussion and great fellowship.
Women's Bible Study
Beginning  Tuesday, September 4
10 a.m. in the Living Room
This year's study is God's Promise: I Am With You.  God's most frequent promise in the Bible is 'I will be with you'.  Join us as we explore the whole of scripture to learn the many ways that God is with us-wherever we are and throughout our lives. Taught by Pastor Kyle on the first Tuesday of each month.  Books are $10, see Pastor Kyle to purchase. 
Mission
Roseland 'Good News' Day Care Center
We continue to collect diapers, wipes, baby food and formula, infant and children's clothing - all sizes, toys, adult clothing, and household items.  Please bring them to the Rotunda coatroom marked 'Roseland'.  Thank you in advance! We ARE making a difference!!  Any Questions, please call Jan Foster at (630) 653-2612.  
Food Pantry 
Our food pantries need DIAPERS in sizes 5 & 6; however, whatever sizes you have available will be appreciated. Grocery items needed include coffee, tea, cooking oil, condiments, fruit cocktail, apple juice, grape juice, orange juice, sugar, healthy gluten-free items, toothpaste, and women's personal products. 
Volunteers are always needed at both the People's Resource Center and Interfaith Food Pantries.
Children
"Drive In" at the Courtyard - Family Movie Night
August 24 at 7:00 p.m.
 
Join us for a family movie night in the courtyard "drive in" style!
The children will decorate a car to watch the movie in.  Parents bring a blanket or chairs. Popcorn and drinks will be  provided!
RSVP Lynn with number attending so we have plenty of  supplies ready.


Boxes Still Needed 
Rectangle shaped boxes just large enough for a child to sit in. Thanks!

 
Blessing of the Backpacks In Worship
August 19  -   9:30am

Bring your backpacks to church for  prayers and a gift for your backpack 
to start off the new school year! Drop off your backpack as you enter the Sanctuary and place them in front of the communion table so we can see the during the service! The children will collect them during the blessing. 
Genesis/Middle School
BLAST Outdoor Movie Night August 17, 7:30-9:30


Join us at Jillian Capp's house 218 W. Harrison Ave., Wheaton
Please bring $5.00 for snacks, something to sit on, FPC permission form, found online or in the church office, and bug spray
 at  firstpreswheaton.org/youth_permission_forms
Please RSVP to 
Susie Mitchell (630) 480-7269 
Jen Keating (630) 212-9690 
Julee Lockard (708) 243-3148  

WF High School News
Coming Up

August 19-Sunday AM, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Come to worship at 9:30 a.m., and then join us in the Courtyard for a tasty treat and a short lesson after 9:30 worship!

August 26-Road Rally 6:00-8:15 p.m.
Meet in the Rotunda with your permission slip and a FRIEND (or Confirmand!) for our annual Road Rally scavenger hunt. The seniors are preparing a super fun and tough set of clues that will take us all around town on an epic hunt! There will be prizes and snacks to finish off this evening of intense competition! This event is one of the highlights of the year! You won't want to miss it!

September 9-WF Youth Group is back! 6:00-8:15 p.m.
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