"See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and that is what we are. "
~1 John 3:1
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First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette
600 Ninth Street
Wilmette, IL 60091-2779
847-256-3010
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Dear Friends,
Recently I was purchasing a loaf of bread for communion at the beach service. I noticed a nice, unsliced loaf in the display case at a local grocery store. When I told the woman behind the counter that I would like to purchase the loaf, she picked it up and went right over to the slicer to slice it up. I quickly said, "No, please, I'd like it un-sliced" and almost explained that the loaf was going to be used for communion at my church, but I stopped. I had this somewhat embarrassing feeling about telling her it was for church - surely she would have no interest in that and I would be revealing a part of me that feels vulnerable. It made me think, 'why is it so hard for us to talk about our faith - even to complete strangers?' Do we feel as though we will be judged? Do we feel that others will think we're like those who call themselves Christian with whom I would much rather not be affiliated? And I work for a church - it's my life's work! Needless to say, I didn't like that I stopped short of simply stating that the loaf was for communion and leaving it at that; with no expectations of a conversion in the bakery section of the grocery store - just say it and move on. If it leads to further discussion, great, but why not just say it?
I happened upon this hymn text today and it almost jumped off the page - I really needed to read it. Perhaps it will speak to you too...
"The world, in sheer amazement, the truth must now declare:
That those who once were cowards are brave beyond compare;
And tongues, which could not utter their faith in Jesus' name,
Defy all persecution God's glory to proclaim!"
~Violet Nita Buchanan (Hymn No. 290 in Glory to God)
Peace to you,
Peggy Massello
Sunday, July 14, 2019
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
8:00 am
Gillson Park Beach Service
8:45 am
Childcare
9:00 am
Summer Adult Book Study
10:00 am
Worship
11:15 am
Lemonade on the Lawn
Our summertime beach service meets at 8 am, in Picnic Area 1 on Overlook Dr. next to the sand volleyball court. Wear whatever you like, bring beach chairs or blankets, and gather with other families to sing, pray, and explore the parables of Jesus at our newly refreshed beach service. Come with your kids and worship with us under the canopy of trees at Gillson Park and stay for breakfast afterward! Sunday school at the 10 am service will resume in the fall.
This year we'll gather for
First Festival on Sunday, August 25th. In past years First Festival was on the Sunday after Labor Day. So please mark your calendars for this special event to kick off our program year.
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Once again the Mission Ministry Group will be sponsoring the summer backpack project to provide much needed backpacks and supplies for 60 students from the neighborhood around our sister church, First Presbyterian Church in Rogers Park. By contributing $25, you're ensuring a child will have the supplies they need to begin the school year.
fpcw Director of Youth and Family Ministries
fpcw has begun an active search for a new Director of Youth and Family Ministries. The fpcw staff is a nurturing, collaborative, mission-driven, and creative team that will enthusiastically welcome another colleague's gifts, energy, and passion for excellence in youth ministry and Christian faith formation. Under the direction and in partnership with the Associate Pastor, the DYFM will oversee and diligently work to develop and implement the FPCW mission through age-appropriate youth-ministry programming and relationship-building. The DYFM will serve as a faithful, accessible, and available resource and model of Christian faith and life for our youth and their families. Please
click here
to access the full job description for this position.
Lemonade on the Lawn
Our summertime fellowship tradition is underway. Please consider hosting this summer, it's easy, fun to do and always appreciated. Please
click here to access the SignUpGenius link.
 Summer Book Study
on MLK Jr and Racism in Chicago and Memphis
We're inviting the whole church to join us in a different "Summer Book Read" this year. Our main text will be Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s singular "A Letter from Birmingham Jail," written in April 16, 1963. We will also listen to and read King's "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speech, delivered the night before he was assassinated in Memphis on April 4, 1968. Please click here to read more about the "Summer Book Read."
Join us on Wednesday, July 24th for a movie on the lawn! We'll gather around 7 pm in the Fellowship Garden for a fun and entertaining evening. A movie has not been picked yet but we will keep you posted. Stay tuned and save the date.
Children and Family Ministry
Throughout the summer we will be sending out a short weekly text to spark meditation and encourage you in your faith, and you don't need to have (or be) a child to sign up! We use the Remind app, so your phone number will remain private. If you'd like to receive these texts, email Lindley Traynor ([email protected]) with your cell number.
Mission - Transform Lives
Stock the Shelves
Provides what food stamps won't and stretched incomes can't cover by
giving Chicago area refugees and their families the household and hygiene supplies they need
to lead thriving lives.
How can you help?
Click here
to access the Stock the Shelves website for ways to donate and to volunteer.
Wilmette Food Pantry
fpcw
contributes food and non-food items to the Wilmette Food Pantry. Donations may be left in the containers located in the
fpcw
parking lot lobby.
Need some glad tidings?
More activities, inspiration, and cheer
available on our
website
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