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For the week of
January 20, 2019
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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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WF Mission Trip Fundraising for Guatemala 2019
Buy a Door, Buy a Window...Build a House
We're getting closer to reaching our goal! Stop by the mini-house in the Rotunda. The materials to build two houses to help families in Gueatemala cost $18,000. We are asking for your joyful generosity to donate those funds by purchasing building materials to help us reach our goal. Donation envelopes are provided in the mailbox by the house and can be dropped off in the church office, or donate online here by selecting WF Mission Trip from the drop down menu.
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Saturdays at 7:00 a.m.
Stewart Hall 101
Starting Saturday, January 26 we will begin a study of Titus. Please join us.
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Jesus is Calling You to K'Tizo!
Thu
rsday
, January 24 9:30 a.m.
Join us for a deep breath of peace and calm with a "Jesus Calling" devotion. We will meet in the K'tizo Tea & Coffee Shop, 19
15 N. G
ary
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Thursday, January 31
7:00 p.m.
Living Room
Our January
book is The Great Alone
, by Kristin Hannah.
Please join us for good discussion and great fellowship. The book for February is The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan. Contact
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First Tuesdays
10:00 a.m.
Living Room
We will continue in the study of "God's Promise: I Am With You." God's most frequent promise in the Bible is 'I will be with you.' Please join us as we explore scripture to learn the many ways that God is with us - wherever we are and throughout our lives. Taught by Pastor Kyle. Books are $10.
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Giving Envelopes Are Available
If you requested giving
envelopes for 2019, they are available to pick up in the Rotunda
. We have
a limited number of blank
books available as well. Please
contact Alice Lechiara
with any questions or if you would still like a set of
envelopes.
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Visit the First Pres
website for more details.
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Explore God - Is There a God?
Worship 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Recordings of our past sermons are available on our website
here.
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Explore God
Adult Education,
Sundays at 9:45 a.m.
January 27 at 9:00 a.m.
Be a part of discussion groups to explore the seven big questions. Whether you're a skeptic or a saint, at some point everyone asks these questions:
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Does life have purpose?
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Is there a God?
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Why does God allow pain and suffering
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Is Christianity too narrow?
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Is Jesus really God?
* Is the Bible reliable?
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Can I know God Personally?
Learn more here.
Interested in hosting a discussion group of your own? We can
provide you a discussion guide and video resources to help guide
the conversation. Contact the church office for more information.
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Israel 2020: A Spiritual Journey
 to the Holy Land
Registration is now open!
Pastor Kellen and Sarah Smith will lead a pilgrimage to Israel and Palestine for First Pres members and friends March 20-30, 2020. Email the
office to sign up for trip updates.
Deposit due by February 4.
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 First Pres Blood Drive
Sunday, January 20
8:00 a.m. - noon
Ministry Center
Schedule your appointment online
or by calling/texting Camille from Heartland at (847) 305-9998.
W
alk-ins
are also
welcome. Photo ID required.
Blood donors will receive a coupon for Noodles & Company.
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Annual Congregational Meeting
Sunday, January 27
Adult Education at 9:00 a.m.
One worship service at 10:00 a.m.
Annual Meeting & Lunch at 11:00 a.m.
Stewart Hall
Plan to join your church family for a special Sunday as we reflect on what God has done through the ministries of First Pres in the past year. Enjoy a fantastic fiesta lunch prepared, served and cleaned up by our WF high school youth and adult leaders before the Annual Meeting. Donations will be accepted to help meet the goal of building homes and hope for two families in Guatemala.
Not to be missed, during the gathering we'll unveil the new church logo. We will also look ahead to all that is in store for 2019.
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Taize Worship
Friday, February 1
7:00 p.m. in the Chapel
Join us on the first Friday evening of each month for a 30-minute Taize service, with music, silence and prayer, designed to help us step away from our busy lives and spend some quiet time with God.
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Valentine Craft
Sunday, February 3 from 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Stewart Hall 101-103
Deadline for registration is January 25.
Join the women of First Pres for some creative fun, fellowship and a light lunch. Laura Barto from Stampin' UP will bring all the supplies and direct us in creating a Valentine "exploding box". Register online
or in the church office. Cost is $10 per person due at time of registration.
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Do you enjoy the flower arrangements in the chancel? There are several opportunities for donating chancel flowers in 2019. If you are interested in having flowers in the sanctuary, please email Sher Kirschbaum
or call 630-297-2579. Flowers may be given in memory of a loved one or for any special occasion. The cost is $50.
Note: We still have space available for flowers on January 27 and February 17.
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Community Art Gallery
Emmanuel, God With Us -
Calligraphy by
Timothy Botts
Through January 31 on the Link
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Please note that we will no longer be accepting used printer ink cartridges for recycling.
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Mission Outreach Opportunity
The Bridge provides an opportunity for people (men, women and children) with a troubled past to seek out a church home and receive job counseling, housing, and food assistance. First Pres has been a supporter for several years, providing food and fellowship on Chicago's west side. On Sunday, January 27 at 6:00 p.m. we have an opportunity to be a part of a worship and fellowship time dedicated to
all the Host teams in the area. Held at Church on the Block,
500 N. Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL
. All are welcome to this event, members of First Pres will be carpooling from our church. Please reach out to
Anthony Lechiara
if you can attend. For more information:
https://missionusa.com/the-bridge/
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Our food pantries are in need of canned goods: fruits, veggies and soups, especially low-salt or no sugar added; high proteins: peanut butter, tuna, beans, canned chicken, chili, or stew; whole grains: whole wheat pasta, brown rice, low-sugar cereal; personal items: shaving creams, disposable razors, feminine hygiene products, bar soap, toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper, laundry and dish detergent; and diapers, especially sizes 4, 5 & 6. PRC and the Interfaith Food Pantry always express their gratitude for the many pantry items we send each month.
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Roseland "Good News" Day Care Center
We have begun to collect items for Roseland "Good News" Day Care Center once again. Items include diapers and wipes, infant formula, baby food, new or gently used clothing for infants, toddlers, children, and adults. We also will take small household items and toys. Please bring your donations to the Rotunda coat closet, clearly marked "Roseland" or "Ms Pearl." Any questions, please call Jan Foster at
630-653-2612.
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LOGOS
Wednesday nights through March 13, 5:00 - 7:15 p.m. K-8th Grade
Invite your friend or neighbor and share God's love!
Pajama Family Movie Night - January 25 at 6:30 p.m. Put on your PJ's and gather the family and come join us to watch a movie together. Refreshments will be provided! RSVP Lynn Nuzzo so we have enough popcorn on hand.
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Vacation Bible School (4 yrs - 5th grade) & Service Squad (Grades 6 - 8)
Come experience the Bible through music, science, crafts,
games and story time at Vacation Bible School!
Middle schoolers participating in Service Squad will be
serving God through various projects in the community.
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Less than a week to register for WinterXtreme at Camp Timber-lee on Friday, February 8 through Sunday February 10! Enjoy worship, winter activities and bonding with your fellow Middle Schoolers. Cost is $155. Register by January 20 online here.
If anyone is interested in providing scholarships for those in need to attend the retreat, please contact
Laurie Meissner
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Find us on Facebook
here
and on Instagram
here
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Last chance to sign up for the WF Winter Retreat!
It's the highlight of the winter! Ask a friend or two to join us on our awesome weekend of outdoor fun and fellowship February 1-3! For more info and to register online, click here.
Hope you can join us.
Fundraiser Lunch! Sunday, January 27 9:00 a.m
.-1:00 p.m.
All high school hands will be needed on deck for our South of the Border Fiesta fundraiser!
All mission trip participants are required to help out
. (So, put it on your calendar, request off work, block out the morning.) More details to come.
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Our first Genesis Family Night was lots of fun for everyone!
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To stay connected to the the Chicago Presbytery, click here.
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