"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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Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God. ~
Hebrews 12:1, 2
Dear Church Family,
As we approach All Saints Sunday, I am reminded of the saints who have gone before us in this congregation who are still "giving" through endowments set up in their memory years ago.
The Turner-Leck-Gillum Endowment provides for special musicians and expenses "over and above the budget of the church". Things like the brass quintet at Easter and bagpiper at Advent Lessons & Carols for example.
I had the privilege of hearing Harold Turner, a beloved organist and choir director for 25 years at fpcw. His legacy continues through this fund. I did not know E. B. Leck, but he/she is described as a "long-time and devoted member". I did know Mary Bell Gillum; a strong and smart woman ahead of her time. She would go on Work Trips with the high school youth and be their cook for the week; back when we would paint churches in rural Wisconsin or Iowa.
Lastly, the Margaret Neuhaus Music Ministry fund was established to support attendance by laity and staff at music education opportunities or to bring the educator to us as a congregation. I knew Peggy (Margaret): an elder, deacon, member of the Chancel Choir and Chancel Bells and excellent flute performer. She was a soft spoken, smart, lovely woman who inspired me in her quiet way.
How fortunate we are to have these enduring gifts that keep on blessing us year after year. As you move through your week, I invite you to think of someone; alive or no longer alive, who blesses you in special and unique ways.
Yours in Christ,
Peggy Massello
Sunday, November 3, 2019
All Saints' Sunday
8:45 am
Childcare
Adult Study
10:00 am
Worship
10:15 am
Sunday School
Club 56
11:15 am
Fellowship Hour
5:00 pm
Tower Youth
Clerk's Report
Please click here to read the September 2019 Clerk's Report written by our Clerk of Session, Carol Korak.
Presbytery of Chicago - Assembly Connect
On Tuesday, September 17, 2019, 200 ministers of Word and Sacrament, 83 Ruling elders, and 3 visitors assembled for fellowship, worship, and work in the Buchanan Chapel of Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago. Please click this link Assembly Connect to read the September Presbytery Assembly report.
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Our 2020 stewardship campaign is ongoing and we look forward to hearing from you, as well as receiving your 2020 pledge card. If you need a pledge card please pick one up at the church or request to have one mailed to you.
Troop 5 Pancake Breakfast 
Don't miss the Troop 5 Pancake Breakfast! This Saturday, November 2nd, 7:30 am.This is the Scout's biggest fundraiser and has always been an excellent opportunity to support our Scouts while having a delicious pancake breakfast. You can also purchase your tickets the day of.
 Our request for Fellowship Hour hosts is an ongoing need each month. Fellowship Hour is an important tradition at
fpcw
, and one that we cherish. Please jump on board to be a host. It's easy to do and so appreciated. Please click here to access the SignUpGenius link and pick a Sunday to host.
 Adult Study:
Theoacademy on Discipleship
Through Nov. 24
Using the great resource of our Presbyterian colleagues in Kansas City called Theoacademy, we will be using this curriculum to discuss "The Foundations of Presbyterian discipleship." The topics will be: A People of Grace, Wicked Bad, Who Do they Say I Am?, Update Your Faith System, and Blessed to Be a Blessing. Join us at 8:45 am in the Upper Room for an hour of empowerment as we learn to deepen our faith together!
In Sunday worship this year, we're making our way through Brian McLaren's book,
"We Make the Road by Walking."
Organized into 4 parts around the theme of being "fully alive in Christ," this study will guide us for the next twelve months. The idea is that we are not finished yet. We are all "in the making." We are not merely passive observers of the history happening to us. We can be active protagonists in our own story. And notice - it is "we," not "I," that make the road. "
We
make the road by walking." It reminds us of that old adage, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." That's the truth of the gospel - God calls us to be "fully alive in Christ"
together
, as a community, to "make the road by walking"
together
, not as self-sufficient lone-rangers doing their own thing. Join us for worship as we follow this path together! You can purchase a copy of the book in the church office or on your own.
Faith and Racial Equity: Exploring Power and Privilege
- join us for this 8-week JustFaith class to be held on Tuesday nights in the Lounge at fpcw, from 6:30-8 pm. Our Adult Faith Formation team is co-sponsoring this class with our friends from St. Francis Xavier. The class awakens groups to the economic systems, public policies, cultural norms, and hidden biases that empower some and oppress others. The class introduces a framework for understanding how power and privilege influences racial disparities. Most of all, we will explore how our faith informs our response to what we are learning, as well as have time to discern action steps for working toward racial equity in our community. To cover the class materials, we ask for a $50 registration fee. If that is a burden, please let us know and we will find a way to help. To sign up, contact Elder Irris Boaz) or Pastor Jeff. Learn more at justfaith.org or by contacting our co-facilitators (members of St. Francis), Vic and Mary
Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 8th. This year the service will be at 4 pm with a Wassail party to follow. Please note: there will be no 10 am service or Sunday School on Dec. 8th.
fpcw Youth News
Club 56/ Confirmation/ Tower
Please
click this link to learn what's happenings with our youth. Our youth program which includes grades 5th - 12th has a very busy year ahead filled with events, activities, dinners, outings as well as opportunities to gather for worship and meaningful conversations.
 Soup Sale
Tower is gearing up for their fall fundraiser, soup sale. Tower Youth will be taking orders for soup in the WMFC after church on 11/3, and 11/10. On 11/16 the youth will make the soup, assistance needed, please email Scott McElhenie if you are available, and on 11/17 we will be distributing the soup.
New this year!
You can purchase soup for a home bound member and the Tower Youth will deliver the soup.
Mission - Transform Lives
Giving Tree
Beginning this Sunday, November 3rd, the Giving Tree will again be covered with Christmas wishes. Please select one or more gift tags from the tree and return the requested gift ($35 suggested limit)
unwrapped to the church by December 1st. Thank you for participating to make Christmas a little brighter for a special individual. Questions? Please contact
Mary Watt.
Stock the Shelves provides what food stamps won't and stretched incomes can't cover by giving Chicago area refugees the household and hygiene supplies needed to lead thriving lives. On the 4th Wednesday of the month, Stock the Shelves drives a truck filled with the 15 items refugees need to the Indo-American Center. Checkout the Stock the Shelves website
www.stocktheshelves.org
to learn how you can help support this important mission.
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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