Sunday, June 26, 2022
Worship at 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary & Chapel

Sunday, June 26
Ordination & Installation of Church Officers
  • Summer Faith Formation at 9 a.m. (Fellowship Hall)
  • Worship at 10 a.m. (Sanctuary & Chapel)
  • Cake Reception for New Officers (Outdoors, weather permitting)

Sunday, July 3
Bluegrass Sunday
  • Combined Worship at 10 a.m. (Sanctuary)

Sunday, July 10
  • Summer Faith Formation at 9 a.m. (Fellowship Hall)
  • Combined Worship at 10 a.m. (Sanctuary)

Saturday, July 16
  • Mobile Food Pantry at 8 a.m. (Douglas Ave. Parking Lot)

Sunday, July 17
  • Summer Faith Formation at 9 a.m. (Fellowship Hall)
  • Combined Worship at 10 a.m. (Sanctuary)
  • Holy Spirits at 4:30 p.m. (O'Toole's)

Sunday, July 24
  • Combined Worship at 10 a.m. (Sanctuary)

Sunday, July 31
  • Combined Worship at 10 a.m. (Sanctuary)
Worship at 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary and Chapel
Join us for worship on Sunday, June 26 at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary or chapel. The Rev. Dr. Brian R. Paulson is preaching in person in the Sanctuary and by video in the Chapel. The sanctuary service will also be livestreamed on our YouTube channel.

Cake Reception
Following worship, join us outside for a cake reception to celebrate our new church officers!
Flower Dedications
The rose on the sanctuary organ this Sunday is placed to the glory of God in celebration of the birth of Joshua Michael Wagner, born June 20 to Michael and Elizabeth Wagner.
To make a flower dedication in the Sanctuary or Chapel, please click this link, call the church office at 847-362-2174, or send an email to office@boxp.net.

Installation of Church Officers*
The following church officers will installed on Sunday:
Elders
Jerry Brann
Rich Monahan
Dave Potts
Fred Ulanday
Deacons
Sue Bogseth
Anneke Chamy
Jarael Cosmano
Sue Fosmoen
Matt Gibson
Bonnie Hansen
Kristin Kenny
Stephanie Kollasch
Roy Lucke
Kevin Otte
Don Pochron
Addie Sahagian
John Sahagian
Larry Slight
Celeste VanderMey

*The following church officers will be installed later this summer: Kirk Ergang (Elder), Liz White (Elder), Carolyn Albertson (Deacon), Rich Alexander (Deacon), Judy Brame (Deacon), Hollis Friese (Deacon), Kim Schambow (Deacon).
Board of Deacons Annual Drive for Independence
Help support these local organizations: Lake County Haven, FIT Moms (Families in Training), Libertyville Township Food Pantry and St. Joseph’s Food Pantry

You can purchase items online from the Amazon wish list. These items will ship directly to the church. Scan the QR code below with your phone’s camera or visit the following link:
If you prefer to purchase items in person rather than online, see the list of requested items below. Please bring your items to the Narthex between 9:30 and 11:30 on Sunday June 26th, July 3rd, or July 10th.



Requested items:
  • All purpose cleaners like Windex and kitchen goods like aluminum foil or paper towels
  • Personal care items like body wash or shampoo/conditioner.
  • Non-perishables like condiments, peanut butter, cereal, canned goods, ramen, crackers, cookies, tuna, pasta and sauce, evaporated milk, etc.
Update: Summer Faith Formation for Everyone*
Our intergenerational Summer Faith Formation program is for everyone of all ages. Join us on Sunday June 26, July 10 and July 17 at 9 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Please register in advance so we can be sure to have enough materials on hand. Here's the registration link: https://forms.gle/7FjXcuu1L63J5dg1A

*Due to low attendance, the Wednesday evening sessions have been discontinued.

Questions? Email Rev. Nicole Farley at nfarley@boxp.net.
Holy Spirits on Sunday, July 17 at 4:30 p.m.
We hope you'll join us on Sunday, July 17 from 4:30 - 6 p.m. for our Holy Spirits gatherings in the Royal Room at O’Toole’s Libertyville. Please invite your friends! 
Small Group Startup on July 31
Join Rev. Amy Heinrich, Rev. Nicole Farley, Kim Mendoza and Michelle Groenke for our SMALL GROUP STARTUP on Sunday, July 31 from 11:15 a.m. -1:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.

Come and learn over lunch how small groups nourish, connect and covenant us to one another and our God..
 
Jesus started the first small group and it changed hearts, lives and the world! Christian small groups are powerful and potentially life-changing.
Is this workshop for me?
  • If you have never participated in a small group but are interested in exploring a new. short term experience, this workshop is for you!

  • If you want to brainstorm new small groups that fit your needs and passions, this workshop is for you!

  • If your current small group is looking for new resources or a bit of a refresh, this workshop is for you!
 
Please click here to RSVP so we know how much lunch to provide. Questions? Email mgroenke@boxp.net or call the church office at 847-362-2174.
General Assembly Overview
The 225th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church opened last Sunday in the same way that the last 224 General Assemblies have begun, with worship. However, this worship service was a little different from previous years. The hybrid online and in-person format of the General Assembly also meant hybrid worship. Only one-fourth of the committees are presently on-site in Louisville, with the remaining delegates participating from home.

The business of the General Assembly this year reflects public policy concerns – from racism to gun violence to global warming – as well as internal issues facing a denomination such as declining membership and a growing number of small but faithful congregations. Click here to read an overview of some of the issues.

First Pres member and ruling elder Jodi Craiglow is in Louisville for the General Assembly. She serves as recording clerk for the Presbytery of Chicago and is a member of the PC(USA)’s Committee on Theological Education.
Your Giving Matters
Your contributions enable the church to provide services and missions that are vital to our congregation and the local community. Thank you for your generosity!
 
Each year FPC Libertyville is required to pay a fee to the Chicago Presbytery to fund their operations along with the Lincoln Trails Synod and the General Assembly. This year’s fee is $36 per member and roughly $40,000 for the entire congregation. You may pay your per capita by going online www.firstpreslibertyville.org.

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. Leviticus 27:29-31  
Position Available: Business Administrator
First Presbyterian Church of Libertyville is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Business Administrator. 

This position reports to the Head of Staff with dotted line responsibility to the Chairs of the Business Affairs and Personnel committees and is primarily responsible to provide support for the financial, business operations and personnel functions of the church. Staff includes Facilities Manager and a part time Financial Assistant.

The qualified candidate will be expected to:
●       Support all aspects of the church’s business and financial functions with guidance from the Business Affairs committee members. These functions include but are not limited to contribution records, general ledger and accounts payable, budgeting and payroll.
●       Use technology and spreadsheets to ensure the integrity of financial data and reporting; facilitate communication; track data; and prepare reports.
●       Work with insurance providers in property/casualty, and liability Worker’s Compensation.
●       Support the development of stewardship programs.
●       Purchase computer equipment, software, furniture, supplies and manage inventory.
●       Manage existing real estate and assist in the financial planning for future facility development.
●       Work with appropriate committees, officers and leaders to implement the business affairs and personnel policies and procedures of the Church.

In addition, the qualified candidate will
●       Have a college degree and 5+ years of relevant work experience.
●       Be well organized, detailed-oriented, and a problem-solver.
●       Enjoy working with people.
●       Be resilient and flexible with the ability to adapt to quickly changing circumstances.
●       Have good communication and supervisory skills.
●       Have good working knowledge of computer-based financial reporting systems and record-keeping systems.

If interested, please email resumes to: fpcbusadmin@boxp.net and reference Business Administrator in the subject line.

Part-Time Audio-Visual Coordinator
We're excited to announce that Jamie Nicholson is joining our team as our summer AV Coordinator. Welcome Jamie! If you or anyone you know might be interested in stepping into the position in August when Jamie goes back to college, please let us know. Click here for the full job description.
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 link below.
Free Groceries on Saturday, July 16 at 8 a.m.
First Presbyterian Church of Libertyville's Mobile Food Pantry distributes free groceries on the 3rd Saturday of each month starting at 8 a.m. in the Douglas Ave. parking lot.

Anyone in need of help is welcome to join us to receive free groceries. No ID, documentation or pre-approval needed. All are welcome. Distribution is first-come, first-served, while supplies last.
Church Office Hours
The church office is staffed Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Please press the doorbell on the office door on Douglas Street to be buzzed into the building.
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.