Zoom link for tonight's 7:00 p.m. Adult Education
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Author and First Pres member, Angela Stephenson, will facilitate an interactive session from the Come Alive! Wellbeing Program including spiritual practice, lively discussion, relaxing movement and prayer. Just what is needed in these times of mental overload, tension and uncertainty. You’ll discover spiritual practices to strengthen your relationship with God and experience joy and have fun as you weave new wellbeing experiences into your rhythm of daily life.
Warm-Up Reading: Helpful pre-class material is found here. If you aren't able to read in advance, you will still fully enjoy the Educational Hour session!
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Our 2021 Generosity Campaign theme is Thanks-Giving
"Let them give thanks to the Lord…let them sacrifice thank offerings.”
- Psalm 107:21-22
In the coming weeks, we’ll hear from members and friends of First Pres about the impact of your generosity. As we prepare to make our giving commitments for the coming year, we do so with gratitude for God’s provision in our lives.
Gratitude Sunday is November 15
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New Sermon Series: Worst Year Ever
The year 2020 has not treated us well. It’s been a terrible year; what do we have to be thankful for? This series explores what we as Christians can be grateful for, even in hard circumstances, pointing to the hope we have in Christ while acknowledging the real and hard things we have experienced.
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Communion this Sunday
You’re invited to celebrate communion this Sunday. In preparation for receiving communion, we encourage you to gather your favorite bread and a small cup of juice or wine in advance of the 10:00 a.m. livestream start time. In the event that you are unable to collect your own elements, just participate as you are able.
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The Nominating Committee is now accepting submissions for consideration for the offices of Deacon, Elder and 2021 Nominating Committee
Do you know someone who exhibits the skills, compassion and drive to serve in one of these positions? You can submit names of members and/or your own name by filling out the online Nomination Form. Please return forms by Sunday, November 15.
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Sunday Coffee Fellowship over Zoom
Sunday, November 1 at 11:00 a.m.
Do you miss connecting with people after worship? If so, plan to join us online this Sunday following the service for Coffee Fellowship via Zoom!
Join the Zoom meeting at 11:00 a.m. right after church concludes.
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Find Your Opportunity!
With the current environment being turned upside down due to Covid-19, the need to support our Mission partners continues more than ever. Our plan, with your continued giving, is to fully support our partners financially as planned at the beginning of this year. Be a part of the mission opportunity below that interests you most.
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Support Christmas Sharing
next Tuesday, November 3 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. with your food order at Portillo's in Glendale Heights (show this ad upon ordering)
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Our congregation has demonstrated how strong we are by helping those less fortunate in our community. This year, First Pres, along with seven other area churches, will provide food purchased from the NIFB and purchasing Walmart gift cards for each family in the program. No used goods will be accepted this year.
You may donate online or mail a check to First Pres Wheaton with Christmas Sharing in the memo. Your generosity is a gift to the families in our own community!
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Volunteers Needed: Tuesdays, November 10 & December 8, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
First Pres is providing meals to 55-65 guests at the Red Roof Inn, 1698 W. Diehl Rd, Naperville, on Tuesdays, November 10 and December 8. We need up to eight volunteers on site at the hotel. Meals can be frozen grocer or restaurant prepared dinner meals (including caterers or other licensed food providers). Guests have microwaves in their rooms.
To contribute, you can send a check to the church office with PADS in the memo, or donate online. If you, your family or small group would like to sign up for on-site room deliveries, please email or phone 630-251-1955.
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Be a Beacon For Others This Fall and Give at our Upcoming Blood Drive
If you've been looking for a way to help people in need, here's an opportunity! Schedule your blood donation appointment today. Covid-19 antibody testing will be performed on all blood donations as part of the standard testing.
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Women’s Ministry Mission Opportunity
Wednesday, November 11, 1:00-3:30 p.m.
Here’s an opportunity to use your time to help others! Join us to sort and pack food at the Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva for distributribution to our Illinois neighbors are in need. Email with any questions or to RSVP.
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Due to the pandemic, we are unable to have our annual Christmas Luncheon for the group of 150 older adults living in Southeast Carol Stream. This year we will be delivering a special holiday boxed meal, along with a gift of a new bed pillow, handmade pillowcase and a touchless door opener/button pusher device to each of them in their apartments on December 18.
Thank you for graciously considering supporting the Older Adults served by Outreach Community Center. Your generous donation will help to provide our clients with a holiday boxed meal and gifts. Checks may be made out to Outreach Community Ministries and dropped off at the church office or mailed to Older Adults Program Outreach Community Center, 345 S President Street, Carol Stream, IL 60188. Contact Alice Lechiara or Kim Van Oss.
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Preschool Fall Parade
All preschool classes participated in a Fall Parade to show off their fun costumes. Parents parked in front of the Sanctuary and wooded lawn area and remained in their cars while the students paraded down Jefferson street on the sidewalk in front of their cars.
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Kids Together
Gathering for Preschoolers through 5th grade
Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Weather Permitting
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Our Wednesday outdoor in person fellowship for kids continues weather permitting. This week, our preschoolers and Kindergarteners finish up the month of 'Sing In The Rain' with the story of Noah and the lesson that God keeps His promises. Our elementary students wrap up a month of 'Drop The Act' with the lesson 'Focus on what's true'. We complete our time together with projects, games and sports.
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The Genesis Youth Group will not meet today, October 28, as the youth teams meet to plan what is next. In light of recent COVD-19 surges, we want to ensure we follow all CDC guidelines as we plan safe events to build faith and provide fun, friendship and connections for all.
Watch for future opportunities for parents and students to hear from and share ideas with Pastor Tassie.
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Watch for future WF schedule updates.
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