June 16, 2021
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Sunday Worship

We will continue to offer 9:00 a.m. Outdoor Worship in the Courtyard, weather permitting. Feel free to bring a lawn chair, or we will have chairs available. In-person and Livestream worship in the Sanctuary will be held at 10:30 a.m.

Sermon Series: Pray Like This
Through July 11
This Sunday, June 20 – Matthew 6:10

In this series, we will explore how Jesus teaches us to pray. We will dive deep into the Lord’s Prayer, which Jesus taught his disciples to pray. Over several weeks, we will look at each clause of the prayer and understand the deep principles embedded within. We will discover a blueprint for how we can model Jesus’ words in our own prayer life. Whether you are new to prayer, haven’t prayed in a while, or are a seasoned prayer warrior, this prayer is the perfect place to begin and to deepen your faith.


Wednesday Night Summer Bible Study

Pastor’s Summer Study: The Book of Acts 
Wednesdays in-person in Stewart Hall 

6:30 p.m. Coffee, refreshments and fellowship
7:00-8:00 p.m. Study and conversation 

Join Pastor Kellen for this weekly in-person summer study of the Book of Acts, which chronicles the origins of the church. In many ways, as we emerge out of a long Covid season, the church’s ministries are beginning again. Like the early church, the church of 2021 is being born anew. Learn how our current story finds resonance in the story of the early church.

"The Magic Flute & Food Trucks" Concert Event
This Friday at First Pres!

Watch the short video below for a concert message from Kedrick Armstrong, Director of Music and Worship Experience
Free Community Concert Series
Mozart in the Suburbs
"Magic Flute & Food Trucks"
Friday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Lawn Opens at 6:00 p.m.

An outdoor event on our church lawn. Bring your lawn chairs and empty stomachs for an evening of musical scenes from Mozart’s beloved opera The Magic Flute. Join us as two local food trucks, singers, orchestra, and whimsical storytelling come together for an event the entire family will enjoy.
Featured Food Trucks: Doctor Dogs and Bayou Chill

Registration is encouraged.

This is a rain or shine event. If the weather is not conducive to having the concert outdoors, it will be moved inside.

Kids Ministry
  • Sunday School – Join us for in-person Sunday School (preschool through students entering 5th grade) every Sunday during the 10:30 a.m. service. This Sunday, VBS explorers will sing at the 10:30am service.
  • Vacation Bible School – Explorers are making their way through Adventure Island this week at VBS. We are on a quest to learn about God's great light through Bible stories, crafts, science, games and songs. Third-5th graders are exploring with Victory Sports camps; learning basketball and soccer drills and studying the same Bible stories as our Adventure Island explorers but in small groups with their coaches.
  • Picnic & Fellowship – Wednesday, July 14 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. Kids Ministry invites families to join us in fun and faith building for a time of dinner and fellowship on the church grounds. Bring a blanket or chairs, a picnic dinner, and outdoor games. Families are welcome anytime during the event and all ages are encouraged to join us.   
  • Water Works Family Event – Mark your calendar for Saturday, July 24 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Join us for a water and bubble works event in the middle of summer. For the younger ones, run through a sprinkler and dance through bubbles. For older children, engage in a foam water blaster competition and water balloon games. Separate venues for the age groups, fun for the entire family. Let's celebrate summer together in fun and faith building!
Genesis – Middle School Ministry
  • Genesis Summer SundaysStarting on Sunday, June 27, Genesis middle schoolers will meet during the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Details to come.

WF – High School Ministry
  • WF Youth Group – tonight! Meet at church at 7:00 p.m. and we will walk to Kimmers for ice cream! Bring $$ and have a parent complete the permission form here. Pick up back at church at 8:30 p.m. Incoming Freshmen, please join us for our next event on June 27 at 7:00 p.m. and all future WF events!
Save the date!
Planning is in the works for the 2001 Presbyterian Women’s
Online Church-wide Gathering Event
Wednesday, August 4 & Thursday, August 5

Highlights:
  • Six hours of programming over two days
  • Installation of the new moderator team for 2021–2024
  • PW Business Meeting open for observation
  • Worship and the Word
  • Speakers and preachers
Church Office Summer Hours:
Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.



First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton firstpreswheaton.org
Phone 630-668-5147