November 2, Welcome to First Presbyterian Church!

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1 Church Life November 2, 2014 Welcome to First Presbyterian Church! We re glad you re here today! Please sign the Friendship Pad and pass it along the pew. Use the blue Information/Prayer Card in the pew rack for prayer requests and information changes. Thank you. TODAY IS STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY Today in worship Alex Lang will talk about how we can move forward into an exciting future, working to build God s kingdom in our hearts and in the Arlington Heights community. We will follow Our Dreams and God s Plan. To learn more about the overall vision, please view the CASTING THE VISION video presentation at fpcah.org/ stewardship or speak with a pastor. SPECIAL OFFERING The special offering today will be designated for the Deacons Assistance Offering, used to support many different missions and programs including congregational care ministries and local community social service organizations. Sunday, November 2 Daylight Saving Time Ends 8:15 am 12:15 pm Child care (infants 4 years) Room 209/211 (Red Room), Main Floor Christian Education (CE) Wing 8:30 am finding grace Worship Chapel 9:30 am Coffee and Fellowship Parlor, Narthex, Forum 9:30 am Crossroads Worship Sanctuary Education / Faith Formation Adults 9:45 am Coffee: Grounds for Discussion Room 110/112 9:45 am History of the Early Christian Church Chapel Children & Youth 9:45 am Preschool (3- and 4-year-olds) Sunday School Green Room (Main Floor CE Wing) 9:45 am Kingdom (grades K-4) Upper Level, CE Wing 9:45 am Fifth Grade Sunday School Room 106/108 9:45 am Confirmation (grade 8) Room 109/111 9:45 am Y-Search (grades 6-7) Middle School Lounge 9:45 am High School Sunday School (grades 9-12) High School Lounge 10:30 am Coffee and Fellowship Parlor and Narthex 10:45 am Blood Pressure Screening Library 11:00 am Heritage Worship Sanctuary 12:00 pm Coffee and Fellowship Parlor and Narthex 5:30 pm Just Friends Dinner and Planning Meeting off-site

2 CONCERT SERIES: NOVEMBER EVENTS Come and enjoy the following exciting events! If you can t make it in person, both will also be webcast for live or later viewing at fpcah.org/webcast. Noon Recital: Mario Duello November 5, from 12:10 to 12:45 pm in the Sanctuary Don t miss a captivating performance by Italian organist Mario Duello. Grant Street Quartet Sunday, November 9, at 4:00 pm in the Sanctuary The four musicians of the Grant Street String Quartet bring a wealth of professional solo, chamber music, and symphonic experience to the group, having performed with the Milwaukee, Elgin, Sydney, and Melbourne Symphonies and many other ensembles. Free child care will be available. Planting seeds of learning Upcoming Events ADULT EDUCATION UPDATE Filmology: The Intersection of Film and Theology 7:30 pm in the Chapel Each Wednesday evening through November 19, Alex Lang is leading an exploration of movie themes and how they connect to theology. Join the discussion on Movie 2, Life in a Day, on November 5, 12, and 19 at 7:30 pm. History of the Early Christian Church Sundays through December 7 (no class 11/30) from 9:45 to 10:45 am in the Chapel Dr. Ken Sawyer, associate professor of church history at McCormick Theological Seminary, is leading participants on a sweeping tour of the early Christian church, including its roots in Judaism, the movement s major proponents, and the fascinating interaction between the growth of the church and its social and political contexts, and how these interactions reach into our contemporary lives. Stop by and get involved! COFFEE: GROUNDS FOR DISCUSSION Drop in for this weekly study and discussion group Sundays, 9:45-10:45 am in Room 110/112 in the Christian Education Wing. Sundays through November 23, the group is reading and discussing How to Spell Presbyterian, by James W. Angell. Contact: Kelly Dean, k_p_dean@hotmail.com MEN S MONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Meet the guys tomorrow, 6:30-7:30 am in the Parlor, to study Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25; Psalm 78:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 4;13-18; and Mark 2:1-12. Enter through Door 9 (St. James Street). JUST FRIENDS (adults 50+) Saturday, November 8 Time for dinner and movie. Meet at church at 5:00 pm. RSVP: Pam Miller, PATHWAYS GATHERING Friday, November 14 at 8:00 pm Join Pathways (young singles, couples, and families) for an Adults Only Night at the home of Chris and Jenny Dunn. Please bring an appetizer, dessert, or drink to share. RSVP by November 9: Courtney Childs, cechilds@gmail.com RESTAURANT SAMPLER Sunday, November 16 at 6:00 pm It s time for another eating adventure. All ages (and families) are invited to enjoy food and fellowship at Yen Yen Restaurant (4226 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights). RSVP by Friday, November 14: Pete Wilberscheid, petewilberscheid@sbcglobal.net

3 Serving, Giving, and Growing THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR THE WISE AND SAGE This gift from the high school youth to the senior citizens of First Pres will take place Sunday, November 23 at 5:30 pm in Fellowship Hall. Mark your calendars and contact TC Anderson to RSVP by Sunday, November 16, at or ONLINE GIVING AT FIRST PRES Did you know you can safely give your offerings through the First Pres website? You can access this powerful, secure (SSL) tool right on the Home page at fpcah.org. It s easy to get started. Just visit our website and click on Online Giving. PARENTS DAY OUT BOOK FAIR Sunday, November 9 Just in time for the Christmas shopping season: Avoid the crowds and find some exciting reading for the children in your life. Stop by the Christian Education Wing for the Usborne Book Fair next Sunday morning, November 9, between worship services. You can also view and order all 1,500 titles online at usborneil.com through November 14. Be sure to click on PDO before shopping. Proceeds benefit the PDO program. Questions? Contact Courtney Childs at THANKSGIVING PIE DRIVE The deacons are continuing the First Pres tradition of providing pies for the Good News Partners Thanksgiving Dinner at the Jonquil Hotel. This is our 27th year collecting pies for those in need. Please drop off homemade, frozen, or purchased pies in the Narthex on Tuesday, November 25 from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Frozen pies should be baked and cooled and then put back into their original box for delivery. The pies will be delivered on Wednesday, November 26. Thank you! THANKSGIVING FOOD COLLECTION During the month of November, Presbyterian Women will collect nonperishable food items for families served by Christopher House and Firman Community Services in Chicago. Please place your donations in the labeled containers in the Narthex. Thank you! MEALS ON WHEELS DRIVERS Help is needed for December with Wheeling Township s Meals on Wheels program, which provides food to homebound people in need. Sign up between services today in the Narthex. Questions? Please contact Pete Wilberscheid at petewilberscheid@sbcglobal.net. MEDICAL SUPPLIES NEEDED November 2 December 14 The following items are needed to support the medical clinics hosted by the First Pres Dominican Republic mission team: cough medicines / antacids (liquid and tablets) / calcium (tablets and liquid) / vitamins (tablets, capsules, syrup) / children s vitamins (tablets; no gummy bears, please) / antifungal (cream and tablets) / arthritis tablets / allergy medicine (syrup and tablets) / adult, infant, and children s acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Motrin) (no aspirin) / burn cream / reading glasses (+1.25 and preferred). Please drop these items into the collection bin in the Narthex. The team also welcomes donations toward the purchase of other medicines in the Dominican Republic. Stop by the Giving Tree in the Narthex in November and December to purchase a leaf of varying value. Thank you!

4 Worship Next Sunday November 9 22nd Sunday after Pentecost Commitment Sunday 8:30 am finding grace (Chapel) music: Music led by Compass 9:30 am Crossroads (Sanctuary) music: Men s Chorus 11:00 am Heritage (Sanctuary) music: The Chancel Choir scriptures: Mark 2:1-12, preaching: Alex Lang The Black Swan Series: The Sickness LIVE WEBCAST & AUDIO RECORDINGS The 11:00 am Heritage service is webcast each Sunday on the church website, fpcah.org. You can view it live or at a later time. Access the webcast directly through the Home page. If you need help with technical problems, please send an to In addition, audio CD recordings of the 11:00 service are available. Contact Ellen Brault in the church office for a copy. Sermon podcasts are available at fpcah.org/podcast. Sermon videos are available at fpcah.org/sermon_video. SERMON LINKS ON FACEBOOK Each week on the First Pres Facebook page we share a link to the sermon from the previous Sunday. Please share this link with your Facebook friends! More News NOVEMBER CHIMES Download the November issue of The Chimes newsletter at fpcah.org/news or pick one up today after worship! SAVE THE DATE Men s Christmas Breakfast Men, mark your calendars now, because you are invited to this annual festive event to be held Saturday, December 13 from 8:30 to 9:30 am in Fellowship Hall. Welcome Coffee begins at 8:00 am. Please RSVP by December 8 to the church office at or receptionist@fpcah.org. ANNIVERSARY SPEAKER PRESENTATION ON DVD The live interview of Paul Rusesabagina of Hotel Rwanda is available for viewing on the Webcast Archives page at fpcah.org or at ustream.tv/recorded/ If you would like to own a DVD copy of this stirring presentation, contact Ellen Brault in the church office. The cost is $5 per DVD, to cover the cost of materials. CHRISTMAS FLOWERS Order Next Sunday You are invited to stop by the Narthex between services on Sundays, November 9 and 16 to order flowers and Christmas greens to beautify the church and Christmas worship. Checks should be made payable to Presbyterian Women (suggested donation: $20). The Flower Committee will accept orders until December 1. The order form is also available at fpcah.org/forms.

5 Prayer Requests Healing & Comfort Judy Acino, former member Mario Alberico Bertha Barboro Deaneann Bonthron Elizabeth Bruemmer daughter of Charlotte Lattof Ruth Byrne Janice Carroll sister-in-law of Tom and Susan Carroll Jean Castles Ron Connor Harold Cook brother/brother-inlaw of Walt and Bev Cook Linda Dean mother of Paul Dean Jeannette Erickson Richard Etherton Ian Freeman son of John and Wendy Freeman, grandson of Ruth McCormick Helen Griffith Jean Groundwater Walt Halatek Sam Hess Bob Hoffman son-in-law of Emily Monroe Frank Jirsa Patricia Kunnen Paul Launer stepson of Betty Launer Morris Miller Elizabeth McHarg Jan Munz Frances Nordskog Jan Olson Betty Roovaart Larry Roovaart Susan Scott Dan Tsutsumi Barbara Weber Betty Wistar Sympathy Rhoda Merilatt and David and Julie Merilatt and family on the death of Rhoda s husband (David s father), Lowell Merilatt Rick and Sheila Blair and family on the death of Rick s mother, Sandi Blair Preparing for the Ministry of Word and Sacrament Stephanie Levan, Alicia Hanner Serving in the Armed Services Captain Nathan W. Horswill grandson of Weir and Jane Horswill Captain Roseanne Horswill granddaughter-in-law of Weir and Jane Horswill Geoffrey Martineau brother of Lisa Martineau Major Andrew McLay grandson-in-law of Bud Grey Lieutenant Commander Thomas Lovett son-in-law of Marcia Swan Lieutenant Colonel Dan O Connor cousin of Ed and Cathy Harding Corporal Brian Reese, US Marines son of Becky and Jim Reese, brother of Adam and Kristen Reese PFC Benjamin David Schultz, Air Force grandson of Donald and Jacqueline Schultz Seaman Kyle Waltzer nephew of Mike and Pat Dustin & Tom and Mary Krigas PFC Travis Waltzer nephew of Mike and Pat Dustin & Tom and Mary Krigas Colonel Gretchen Wiltse sister of Vincent and Heidi Wiltse Sergeant Alex Zeise great-nephew of Myrtle Jessogne Lieutenant Benjamin Zintak grandson of Jeanne Carlson To submit a prayer request, please contact the church office at or submit your request online via the Prayer Requests button at To honor privacy, we encourage those submitting prayer requests to obtain appropriate permissions. Prayer requests will be listed for two weeks unless renewed.

6 About First Pres STAFF Pastor / Head of Staff: Alex Lang Associate Pastor for Adult Education and Executive Administration: Tai Magette Interim Associate Pastor: Barbara Gorsky Pastor Emeritus: Harry Thompson Associate Pastor Emerita: Dianne Shields Director of Youth Ministries: TC Anderson Director of Children s Ministries: Adrienne Trevathan Parents Day Out Director: Jane Kosel Nursery Coordinator: Beth Johnson Director of Music Programs: Adam Hendrickson Associate Director of Music Adult Choirs: Alan Wellman Associate Director of Music and Organist: Christopher Urban Director of Communications: Kris Mainellis Building, Operations, and Technology Specialist: Cindy Koerner Business Administrator: Debbie Walter Senior Administrative Assistant: Mary Fino Administrative Assistant: Ellen Brault Coordinator of Volunteers: Liz Armstrong Librarians: Bob Hanlon, Mary Hebden, Barbara MacDowall, Matt Meisterheim Custodian: Dan O Grady CHURCH CALENDAR Check out the church calendar at fpcah.org. To schedule events and reserve meeting space, contact Mary Fino in the church office at or GET INVOLVED IN LIFE AT FIRST PRES At First Presbyterian Church, you are invited to make friends while serving others and growing in relationship with God. Join Sunday worship, participate in an adult Christian education class or small group, and get the kids involved in children s and youth Sunday school. All are welcome and encouraged to join in mission activities and help make a difference in the community and world. Stop by the Welcome Center on Sunday morning or visit fpcah.org to learn more. Join the conversation on Facebook, at facebook.com/fpcah, and Twitter, We look forward to connecting with you! Vision Statement: Inspired by Christ s love, First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights seeks to welcome and faithfully serve all people and to glorify God through worship, education, and mission.