Sunday, January 16, 2022
Sanctuary Worship at 10 a.m. in person and on YouTube
Chapel Worship at 10 a.m. (in person only)
Evening Sabbath postponed to Feb. 6
MLK Weekend Events on Saturday, Sunday & Monday
News & Updates
- MLK Weekend of Service & Learning Jan 15-17
- Chapel Worship resumes on Jan. 16
- Evening Sabbath moved to Feb. 6
- Lunch Bunch featuring Kim Ramos, R.N. on Jan. 18
- Session update
- Virtual Trivia Night on Jan. 22
- Congregational Survey on Jan. 23
- Youth Sunday on Jan. 30
- Reception for Rev. Ryan Wallace on Feb. 6
- Reception for Rev. Kara Smith-Laubenstein on Feb. 13
- Annual Meeting on Feb. 27
Ways to Serve & Give
- Trivia Night is Saturday, Jan. 22. Online Auction bidding now open
- Stewardship Message
- PADS volunteers & donations needed
- Video tech volunteers needed for the Chapel service
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Join us at 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary or Chapel
Rev. Dr. Brian R. Paulson is preaching in the Sanctuary. The title of his sermon is Salvation Courage. The service will also be livestreamed on our YouTube channel.
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Chapel worship returns this Sunday
Join the Chapel Music Team and Rev. Ryan Wallace in our historic Chapel this Sunday morning at 10 a.m. This will be the first worship in this space since the start of the pandemic and our Chapel crew is excited to be back! The title of Rev. Ryan's sermon is Crossing the Bridge.
Please note that this service will not be recorded or livestreamed for at least the first few weeks, but we plan to start livestreaming our Chapel service very soon!
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Faith Formation update from Rev. Ryan
Given the continued spread of Omicron, we have made a decision to suspend all in-person children’s activities this Sunday (Jan. 16) and next Sunday (Jan. 23). We hope to resume Follow Me, Kids Church, PreK classes, and Nursery care on January 30. Children of all ages are welcome to worship in the sanctuary or chapel, and we will have children’s activity bags available for both worship services.
Thanks for your patience and understanding as we navigate this new variant. Our goal is to gather in-person again as soon as possible while at the same time keeping everyone healthy. - Rev .Ryan
Flower Dedications
Session Update
Elder Susan Henning, chair of Long Range Planning, offered monthly Session Notes last Sunday. You may read a copy of her notes here.
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MLK Weekend ‘22: A Weekend of Learning and Service
Please join the First Presbyterian Church of Libertyville as we celebrate and honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through learning, discussion, and service. We’re promoting and hosting an array of options for folks of all ages. We hope you’ll join us for as many as you are able!
Watching Selma on Saturday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m.
Our church has chosen Selma as the next film to watch and discuss using the Matthew 25 discussion guide. We will watch the film in person in the Fellowship Hall at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15. COVID-19 safety guidelines will be in place. The film is also available over several streaming platforms (some for free) if you’d prefer to watch from home!
Discussing Selma on Sunday, Jan. 16
Each discussion will be facilitated by fellow church members in one of three options:
4:00-5:30 p.m. in-person (Fellowship Hall)
4:00-5:30 p.m. over Zoom
7:00-8:30 p.m. over Zoom
Pick-Up Activities for Families with Children on Sunday, Jan. 16
You can pick up your family’s activity bag in the Narthex on Sunday morning. If you are not able to pick up the bag in person, no worries! We will send you a digital copy of the activities.
Dream Like Martin Display in the Narthex on Sunday, Jan. 16
Please check out the display case in the church Narthex, honoring a series of Black and African-Americans who have lived and are living out their dreams.
MLK Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 17
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January Generosity: Mission Possible is Here!
Join us on Saturday night, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. for a night of fun and fundraising for Lake County non-profits that help those in need!
Want to spend a week in Maine? How about a week in Crested Butte, a gourmet dinner for eight, fly fishing lessons, a weekend in Wisconsin, a wine basket, or a pizza party for 24 of your closest friends? There are more than 36 great items up for bid in our Silent Auction! Start bidding now! https://trellis.org/january-generosity-online-auction
Pizza Kits: Anyone can purchase a make-your-own pizza kit from Pizzeria DeVille. The deadline is Sunday, January 16 at midnight, with pickup at the restaurant between noon and 5 p.m. Saturday, January 22. A portion of the pizza kit price will be donated to January Generosity! https://trellis.org/virtualtrivianight2022
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Lunch Bunch: Living with Vitality & Wellness
Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 12 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
Did you know there are 5 areas of the world that have been identified where people live the longest, and are the healthiest? These regions have been named the “Blue Zones” by researcher and author Dan Buettner. He also discovered the “secrets” to longevity and vitality that they all have in common.
Join First Pres member Kim Ramos as she discusses the “Power 9” behaviors from the Blue Zones that contribute to longer, healthier and happier lives.
Kim is a Registered Nurse and National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. She helps people prioritize self-care and implement healthy lifestyle habits.
This program will start promptly at 12 p.m. and we will not be serving a hot lunch. You may pre-order a box lunch (Turkey and Cheese Wrap with chips) to take home with you. Sign up by clicking the blue button below or call the church office at 847-362-2174.
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Congregational Survey
You are invited to participate in a congregational-wide survey which will be administered during worship on Sunday, Jan. 23. As we are entering a time of change and renewal, your input is vital! If you are unable to be in physical worship on Jan. 23, you may participate online. Information will be shared soon regarding how to access the online link.
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Message from Polly Vente (Stewardship Committee)
A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the Lord; it is holy to the Lord. ~Lev. 27:30
We glean from scripture that Stewardship is many things, but primarily it is: an on-going, life-long way of living in relationship with God and with our resources that:
- Recognizes that all of life is a gift from God entrusted to us out of God’s love for us; our life and resources are not our own.
- Calls us to return a tithe (a tenth) of our resources back to God as an expression of gratitude and faith in God's goodness and mercy.
- Demonstrates our love for God and others in ways that nurture others’ lives for God’s work.
- Becomes a way of being in the world and using our God-given resources that contributes to the spiritual health of the larger community.
We all are somewhere along a spectrum of living as Stewards, living as grateful people, and giving according to God's call. As we begin the new year, are you reflecting on where you are, and how God might be inviting you to a new place on the Stewardship spectrum? What are you being called to do that is stretching you in your faith? causing you to be more dependent upon God? What are your fears in taking a next step of Stewardship?
Take some time each day to consider these questions, and invite God to help you discern in the answers that come. A deeper life of Stewardship comes by seeking God and his desires for us and responding to his way!
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Evening Sabbath begins Feb. 6
The launch of our new monthly Evening Sabbath, led by Rev. Amy Heinrich, has been moved to Feb. 6. Come gather at dusk for a candlelight sacred circle, contemplating the mystical hope and healing of the 14 C. Christian anchoress, Julian of Norwich. We will meet in the Chapel on the first Sunday of each month for prayer, meditation on scripture and reflection on differing themes.
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Audio & Video Tech Volunteers Needed
Bring your time and talent to help live stream our services to those unable to attend in person. No experience necessary! If you're interested and want to learn more, please call the office at 847-362-2174 or email us at office@boxp.net.
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Libertyville Senior Center
The Libertyville Senior Center offers a number of programs and services for seniors in our community. You may access their monthly newsletter by clicking the blue button below.
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Church Office Hours
The church office is staffed Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Please enter through the office on Douglas Street.
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How to contact a pastor or staff member
Phone: Call 847-362-2174.
Email: Office@boxp.net (emails go to a member of the administrative team and will be forwarded to the appropriate person).
Pastoral Emergencies: Please call 847-367-6460 if you are church member and need to reach a pastor in an emergency. Leave a message and a pastor will return your call as soon as they are able.
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