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For the week of
February 24, 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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CAN Network - Remember Our
Thomas Linebarger -
Texas Christian University
and Sammy Dickenson -
UNC
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Christmas Sharing Needs Your Help!
This is a good time to purchase new coats on clearance for Christmas Sharing 2019. Most needed sizes are: Girls (infant, 3T, 5T, 6x and 7/8): Boys (infant, 2T-5T, 8, 10/12) Womens (S, L, XL, XXL) Mens (S, M, XL). Donations of coats or cash would be greatly appreciated.
We also need a team of planners and organizers to help with Christmas Sharing 2019. Please contact Sharon Carroll
or Tanya Downing
in church or email
[email protected]
. We would love to have you join us!
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Saturdays at 7:00 a.m.
Stewart Hall 101
Join us for breakfast and Bible study with this 12-week study on Titus and
1 & 2 Thessalonians.
The study
incorporates extensive commentary, detailed observations on overriding themes, and probing questions to help us study the Word of God. All men are welcome.
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Thursday, February 28
7:00 p.m.
Living Room
The February book is
The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan.Please join us for good discussion and great fellowship. Contact
Mary Kinsey
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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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Jesus Is Calling You to K'tizo!
Thu
rsday
, February 28
at 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
Av
e
nu
e. Contact Angela Stephenson.
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Visit the First Pres
website
for more details.
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Explore God -
Can I Know God Personally?
Worship at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Recordings of our past sermons are available on our website
here.
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Explore God
Last class is this Sunday, February 24 at 9:45 a.m.
Stewart Hall 102-103
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?
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A Year of Listening
Sunday, March 3 & 10
9:45 a.m. in
Stewart Hall 102-103
If you've ever had a difficult conversation about politics, religion or any other topic your mother warned you never to discuss at cocktail parties then you know we are living in a polarizing time. Colleen Powell set out to see if she could reclaim the lost art of civil discourse by starting a podcast called
A Year of Listening
that tried to tackle all the hot button issues with compassion and nuance. In this two-week class you'll learn why it's important for us to have these challenging conversations with people with whom we disagree and what Colleen has learned about how to do it better
in
her year of listening.
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Israel 2020: A Spiritual Journey
 to the Holy Land
Registration is open!
The trip registration deadline has been extended to March 18.
Pastor Kellen and Sarah Smith will lead an enriching pilgrimage to Israel and Palestine for First Pres members and friends March 20-30, 2020.
Register online here
and
reference
T# 5158
at the top of the registration form.
Email the
office
to sign up for trip updates.
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Community Art Gallery
Cross-Stitch Samplers by Betty Joseph
February 1 - March 28 on the Link
Artist Reception: This Sunday, February 24
Drawing, painting and crafting have been favorite activities since Betty's childhood. Her first cross-stitch sampler, "Give Me Time," was sewn when she was 16. The colors, symmetry and old-fashioned look of this type of needlework really appeal to her, and it remains a fun and rewarding creative outlet!
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Taize Worship
First Friday of each month
7:00 p.m. in the Chapel
Join us 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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Your Joyful Generosity  In Action!
Tuesday March 5
Abraham's Children will be headed to Springfield to pray over two 40-foot containers of desperately needed medical supplies headed to the Holy Land (St. Francis Elderly Home in Nazareth and Augusta Victoria Hospital in East Jerusalem). Your support of our mission has made this possible.
All are welcome to join us to travel to Hospital Sisters Mission Outreach, where the equipment and supplies have been consolidated. We will carpool from First Pres at 7:00 a.m. and return home in late afternoon. Email
Abraham's Children or call 630-520-0582 if you are interested or would like more information.
This is a great opportunity to experience Christian love in action!
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Ash Wednesday - March 6
Morning Prayer and Ashes: 7:30-8:30 a.m.
An open time for quiet prayer and imposition of
ashes.
Ash Wednesday Worship: 7:00 p.m.
Marking the beginning of the season of Lent, this service is an opportunity to gather for prayer, self-examination, and worship as we prepare to journey toward Easter. Being reminded of our need for forgiveness, we will receive the sign of the ashes, a practice which serves as an outward manifestation of an inner posture of repentance and faithfulness.
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We Will Survive: Emily Post,
The Bag Lady Papers, and You
Look Fine, Really!
Friday, March 8 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Prairie Path Books, Town Square Wheaton
How do women survive the dilemmas that life throws at them? In
this uplifting book review,
We Will Survive
, Jenny
Riddle gives
us
the coping mechanisms of three very different women as she takes
us through the minefield of hilarious problems and how to survive them.
Invite a friend and join us for wine
,
non-alcoholic beverages
and appetizers. RSVP to the church office or
online
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$20 donation per person.
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Interested in Membership or Learning More?
Connect Class
Sundays, March 10 & 17
9:45-10:45 a.m. in the Living Room
If you're new to First Pres, coming back to church, just exploring faith, or want to become a member, our Connect Class is the next step.
For those who want to join, part two includes learning about membership opportunities and the chance to be welcomed as new members by church elders. To register, email or call or the church office at 630-668-5147
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Childcare is provided.
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Presbyterians in Partnership
All churches are invited to support the mission of the PCUSA, our larger church family. You can help First Pres to fulfill this Per Capita commitment by making a contribution of $34.22 for each church member in your family
in addition to your regular giving. The total contribution for our church membership in 2019 will be $34,665. You're welcome to make your check out to First Presbyterian Church and note "Per Capita" in the memo line or you can contribute
online at and select designated giving. Thank you for your support of the greater church.
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People's Resource Center - New Mission Opportunity
Wednesday, February 27 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
We have a wonderful opportunity to volunteer at the People's Resource Center this Wednesday. If you would like to serve our brothers and sisters, sign up at the Information Desk in the Rotunda or call Gwen Henry at 630-665-4230.
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Our next opportunity to help those most in need in our community is February 25-26 at Trinity Church in Wheaton. If you would like to give of your time or help with food
,
please contact Anth Lechiara,
630-25
1-
1
955.
To assist with food please contact
Kathy Paradise
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Our food pantries are in need of canned goods, whole grains, shaving cream, 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 are always grateful for our donations.
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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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June 17 - 21
Vacation Bible School (4 yrs - 5th grade) & Service Squad (6th - 8th grade)
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LOGOS
Wednesday nights through March 13, 5:00 - 7:15 p.m. K-8th Grade
It's not too late to invite your friend or neighbor and share God's love! We will finish the year off with
Beach Night, Crazy Hair Night, Ash Wednesday
and a
LOGOS Finale
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th & 5th Grade Game Night 
Friday, February 22 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Gym
Invite your friends to join us for an energetic night of games and refreshments!
Contact Lynn Nuzzo to RSVP.
Sacraments and Worship Education Class
First grade children and their families will come together on February 24
following the 11:00 worship service.
We
will eat lunch together and learn about Baptism and Communion and the symbols that surround us in worship.
Contact
Lynn Nuzzo
to RSVP.
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Eighth Grade Confirmation is Starting!
We will have a brief informational meeting on Sunday, February 24 at noon in SH104. Confirmation classes will
begin March 10! Contact
Nancy Goodwin
if you have any questions.
Contact
Laurie Meissner
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Find us on Facebook
here
and on Instagram
here
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Sunday AM and WF Youth Group meet this week!
9:45-10:45 a.m. in the Apartment, and 6:00-8:15 p.m. starting in the Rotunda. Grab a friend and join us!
Chicago Bridge Project Mini-Mission Outing
Saturday March 9, 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
We'll head to the city to prepare gourmet meals and sort donated clothing in the morning, then head to the Loop to distribute the meals and clothes to the homeless. Sign up today (or by March 3)! Register here.
WF is collecting socks!
We hope to collect 100 pairs of new socks to hand out on our mini-mission outing on March 9. If you'd like to donate, bring them to WF or drop them in the church office.
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The preschoolers had lots of fun this Valentine's Day!
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A great time was had by the Genesis Middle Schoolers
at the WinterXtreme Retreat at Camp Timber-lee!
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