"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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Wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, "Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage."
~Matthew 2:1b-2
Dear Friends,
I learned on Sunday, from our confirmation students, a new definition of Epiphany that I like: "a sudden insight!" The wise men certainly had a "sudden insight" when they arrived to find God in the form of a baby, dependent upon his peasant mother and father for all of his needs.Their view of God was likely turned upside down when they realized that God entered the world the same way we do. God didn't enter as a king, rather as a humble baby. God entered the world not to judge, to rule or to conquer, rather God entered the world to love, to save and to serve. God did not remain distant, rather God came near and entered right into the messiness of our world and lives. I'm wondering what kind of an epiphany we need and how our view of
God might be turned upside down too.
In in this new year and season spend some time pondering these questions: How might God be entering into your life right now. Where might God enter into our world to love, to save and to serve? And, how might you be a part of God's loving, saving and serving?
I'm looking forward to the year ahead and for all the ways God will enter in!
With Epiphany Hope,
Pastor Erin
Sunday, January 12, 2020
Baptism of the Lord
8:45 am
Childcare
Confirmation Class
Adult Study
Sunday School
Club 56
10:00 am
Worship
11:15 am
Fellowship Hour
4:00 pm
Tower Youth and Parent meeting
5:00 pm
Tower Youth
Please note: Sunday school classes begin at 8:45 am and at 10 am children join their families for worship. Please click here if you would like to review the letter Jeff sent explaining the new schedule and
Lindley Traynor, Director of Children's Ministry, created suggestions on worshiping with children.Please
click here
to access this informative guideline.
Carol Korak, our Clerk of Session provides us each month with a report from the most recent Session meeting. Please
click here to access the November Clerk's report.
Presbytery of Chicago - Assembly Connect
On November 16th, 2019, 82 ministers of Word and Sacrament, 71 Ruling elders, and 8 visitors assembled for fellowship, worship, and work in the Buchanan Chapel of Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago. Please click this link
Assembly Summary
to read the November Presbytery Assembly report.
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A quick update from your Giving Team: As of today, we have received 118 pledges for a total of $779,998. Thank you for your generosity to the life and ministry of fpcw! We are deeply grateful. If you have not yet turned in your pledge card, please consider doing so by early December. It will help our Session plan faithfully for the year ahead.
Greeters Needed!
The new year is a wonderful time to greet new visitors and old friends.
Please consider sharing 10 minutes of your time on Sundays to welcome all who join us for worship! Click here to
access
the SignUpGenius link and be a greeter to welcome those who join us on Sundays.
Fellowship Hour
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.
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.
Women's Retreat 2020 - January 17-19
Join us for a special weekend together, as we examine contemporary Sabbath-keeping practices. Many women have demanding lives that pull them away from intentional worship and creating connections to our families in ways that will grow our faith. This year our women's retreat will consider other means for Sabbath keeping rather than a set of activity restrictions.We're pleased to announce that Rev. Judy Watt from 4th Presbyterian Church will be our speaker for the retreat. Our retreat will be held at the Skokie Country Club, Glencoe, IL. Registration brochures are available to pick up in the church office.
Mission - Transform Lives
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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