CHURCH LIFE
- May 4, 2008
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Join us in greeting our new members today with a reception in the rotunda following the 8:40 a.m. service.
WE WELCOME TO THE PULPIT TODAY one of our sponsored missionaries, Rev. Doug Baker. Doug and his wife, Elaine, are stationed in Belfast, Northern Ireland, where Doug is regional liaison for Ireland and the United Kingdom, facilitating Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) support for programs, relationships, and activities involving partner denominations and agencies. He is also site coordinator for the PC(USA)'s Young Adult Volunteer program in Northern Ireland. We welcome Doug back to the states, and to our church.
THE 7:30 SERVICES ON May 4th and May 11th will be held in the Chapel.
SAVE THOSE BIKES! We are excited to have Alice Teisen from His Wheels International come speak to the Middle Schoolers about her organization today during our education time. "His Wheels" is a bicycle service organization that assists Christian mission organizations in providing bicycles and bicycle expertise in the US and throughout the world. We will also be collecting bikes today so bring your old or outgrown bikes to church. You may drop them off on the north side of the building, where there will be a designated area, any time during worship and then again from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. For more information about "His Wheels" go to www.hiswheelsintl.org.
NEXT SUNDAY IS FOOD PANTRY SUNDAY! Please remember to bring non-perishable food items with you to church on Sunday, May 11th.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A STEPHEN MINISTER? Having faith, having compassion, teaching the faith, being a good listener, keeping confidentially, giving encouragement, having a non anxious presence……are these some of your spiritual gifts? If so, consider Stephen Ministry which is our congregation’s one-to-one care giving ministry. We are beginning a new training class in January of 2009. If you are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister please call Liz Walker, Henrieta Ribeiro, Beth Stremel, or Bob Young.
MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC – A SUMMER CONCERT: Join the Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale and the Wheaton Park District Silvertones for one show only on Saturday, May 31st. Our concert will be held at 3:00 p.m., at the Blanchard Alliance Church in Wheaton, and the cost is $15. The Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale is directed by Greg Wheatley and the Silvertones are directed by Georgia Hamilton. This event is sponsored by First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton and Gary United Methodist Church and the proceeds go to benefit the Older Adults Program at the Outreach Community Center. For tickets please call 630-668-5147. This is sure to be a musical event that you won’t want to miss!
THE UMBRELLA TEAM MEETING scheduled for May 7th has been cancelled. Team members will be notified when the meeting is rescheduled.
WWW.FIRSTPRESWHEATON.ORG: Did you miss church last Sunday or misplace your bulletin? If so, as long as you have internet access you can still listen to the sermon, read the bulletin announcements, and find the weekly calendar on our website. Stay connected and check out the worship and news sections on the website today!
PLEASE BRING IN YOUR OLD CELL PHONES AND INK JET CARTRIDGES and put them in the green bin in the church office. The Genesis middle schoolers are collecting them to recycle as a fundraiser for the child we sponsor through Compassion International.
MISSION
ARCHBISHOP ELIAS CHACOUR BREAKFAST: Join us on Saturday, May 17th, at 8:30 a.m. for breakfast and to hear our guest speaker, The Archbishop of Galilee. In spite of all of the hollow attempts by political leaders at peacemaking, there are methods that really do work. Come hear how Archbishop Chacour has accomplished what scores of politicians can’t. This event is sponsored by the Olive Branch Chapter of the Pilgrims of Ibillin and breakfast will be provided by TESS Men’s Breakfast Group. There are a limited number of tickets available for $10 so please call Janet at 630-668-5147 for reservations.
THE PEOPLE’S RESOURCE CENTER FOOD PANTRY is in desperate need of food donations. The pantry needs all kinds of food items such as canned fruits and vegetables, soup, cereal, tuna, peanut butter, and canned pastas. Donations are accepted at the Resource Center Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. until noon. If you have any questions please contact Melissa Travis at 630-682-5402. Please also remember to bring food to church with you on Food Pantry Sundays.
CHILDREN & YOUTH
MAY 18TH IS YOUTH SUNDAY: All year, WF events have centered around the theme; “The Vine & The Branches: Depending on God”. Come join us on May 18th to hear about what we’ve learned! At the 8:40 a.m. service we will be blessing our West Virginia mission trip team and at the 11:00 a.m. service the Freshmen will be confirmed. Seniors from WF will be sharing moments from their High School faith journey at both services. If you are a parent of a Senior and would like to say a few words at the service, please contact Allison at 630-668-5147 x16.
GENESIS BLAST: All First Pres Middle School Youth (including the current 5th Graders) and their friends are invited to Catch Cougar Fever at the Kane County Cougars Game. Join us for a bus ride, the game, a hot dog, a drink, and FIREWORKS! Our event is scheduled for Thursday, June 5th from 5:00 until 10:00 p.m. We will meet in the church parking lot at 5:00 p.m. to take a bus to the stadium and the game starts at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $18 per person and scholarships are available. Please turn in your money and permission slips (Permission and Release of Minor) to the church office by May 12th. If you have questions, or are available to chaperone, please call Jill Jakubowski. Our next event will be in August… more details to follow in future bulletins.
S.H.I.N.E. – STRIVE HIGH IN NEW EXPERIENCES began on April 9th and will run until May 28th from 5:00–5:50 p.m. and children are still welcome to join. The S.H.I.N.E. program was started in the summer of 2007 as a Sunday School Opportunity during our Summer Education Programs. Strive High in New Experiences is a music program for children from 2nd to 5th grade. This program offers an opportunity for children to strive in music, and learn more about the talent that God has given them. Visit our web site and select the Quick Link to register your child for the program. Call David Lincoln at 630-668-5147x 22 if you have any questions.
SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR WF MISSION TRIP: We’ve been eagerly anticipating the opportunity to serve West Virginians in the name of God, but in order to do that we need some supplies! Items needed include various building & painting supplies, camping supplies, air mattresses, GPS units, and more. If you are willing to lend us something, e-mail Allison at atirone@firstpreswheaton.org and she will forward you a complete list of items needed. Please clearly label your items and drop them off at the church by Saturday, June 7th. You will be able to reclaim your items at church on Sunday, June 29th.
GENESIS MISSION PROJECT – A.W.O.L.: AWOL is a 24 hour lock-in and mission project sponsored by the Presbytery of Chicago. We will gather at the First Presbyterian Church in LaGrange on Friday, May 9th, at 6:00 p.m. for dinner, team building, mission & craft activities, and worship in preparation for the mission project. On Saturday, we will take a bus to Chicago to work at one of our sister churches. Projects may include cleaning, painting, yard work, or repairs. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be served. We will return to First Pres LaGrange by 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 10th. This mission project is open to all youth in Chicago Presbytery who will have completed grades 6 – 12 and their friends. The cost is $25, scholarships are available, and adult chaperones are needed. Sign up forms are in the mail and the church office. Please call Mary Kinsey at 630-668-5147 x20 for more details..
CARE
GIVING MINISTRY
DID YOU KNOW? A Stephen Minister may be helpful to you. If you or someone you know could use the help of a Stephen Minister, contact Pastor Liz (668-5147 x13), Henrieta Ribeiro (221-1994), Bob Young (668-6886), or Beth Stremel (690-4198).
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Shalom
Vesper Service
This worship is a time to pray for yourself and others; a place
to find strength and healing.
The next Service for Wholeness will be
Sunday, May 18at 5:00 p.m. in the Chapel. |
STEWARDSHIP
Use your time, health, talents, relationships, property, and the Gospel in a partnership with God.
ATTENTION ALL OF OUR SUPER SENIORS! This Monday, May 5th, is the last day to sign up for the Senior Luncheon which will be held on Wednesday, May 14th, from 11:30-1:30 p.m. Transportation is available. Please RSVP to Janet in the church office at 630-668-5147 by tomorrow May 5th. We will enjoy a wonderful spring lunch and Pastor Paul Kirbas will be sharing his experience on his recent trip to the Holy Land. Fellowship will begin at 11:30 a.m. with lunch being served at noon. Hope to see you there!
MAY MEN’S LUNCHEON: The Men’s Luncheon program winds up the 2007 – 2008 season on May 20th with a very special guest speaker. George Mueller, the author of “Lucie’s Hope” will join us for what promises to be a memorable program. In this book, Mr. Mueller, survivor of three Nazi concentration camps, outlines his memoirs of the Holocaust. To quote from the preface, it is a story both horrific and uplifting. We will meet on Tuesday, May 20th at Windsor Park Manor at noon. The cost is $10 and reservations can be made by calling the church office at 630-668-5147. Please join us as we wrap up another successful season.
THE MEETING DATES FOR THE PW CIRCLES were printed incorrectly in the May newsletter. The correct dates are: Elizabeth, May 21st; Grace, May 9th & 23rd; Hannah, May 8th & 15th; Joy, May 12th; Martha, May 15th; Rebecca, May 20th; and Ruth, May 13th. All meeting times and locations are correct.
PATHWAYS
April 6 - May 4
Two Class Offerings
| The Early Memories of Jesus |
Dr. Gary M. Burge |
Many studies of Jesus' life look at his profound teachings or his miracles in order to gain a glimpse of his true identity. Few, however, examine some of John's memories about what Jesus did before his great public ministry got underway. In this class, we will look at six important events in Jesus’ life found in John 1-4. The teacher, Dr. Gary M. Burge, has taught adult education for us many times. He has been a professor of New Testament at Wheaton College since 1991. His specialty is the life of Christ and in particular, the writings of John, about which he has written four books and a variety of articles.
Older Adults: The Benefits of Community for Older Adults and their Caregivers |
Vanessa Roth |
This Adult Forum will focus on both what the Bible teaches us about older adults and caregivers and how building a community of support around each other helps to ease the difficulties during this time in a family’s life. Over the course of six weeks, this class will study understanding the life transitions for older adults, understanding the physical and emotional challenges experienced by older adults, understanding the life transitions and challenges of caring for an older adult, and what scripture teaches us about the “Community of Believers” and how that assists in handling each stage of life. Our Facilitator/Teacher, Vanessa Roth, is currently a director at the Wheaton Outreach Community Center. She is actively involved in the issues of the elderly and works within the city of Wheaton for awareness and advocacy.
Remember our missionaries: Doug and Elaine Baker (doug.baker@dnet.co.uk)
and Don, Pam, Austin, Elianna, and Michelle Kearby (donkearby@oci.org).
Candidates for Ministry of Word and
Sacrament Under
our Care: Patricia Locke, Diane Slocum, and Sarah Iliff.
Please remember these and
others with prayer and care cards.
Contact the church office
for more information!
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