May 18, Welcome to First Presbyterian Church!

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1 Church Life May 18, 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. CONGRATULATIONS, CONFIRMANDS! Jenna Allen Katja Benz Sean Carroll Laura Crim Tim Day Nicholas Egea Haley Farrahar Justin Goelkel Jack Hempleman Anne Hermanson Charlie Holifield Cameron Kelly Anne Liotti Tommy Lumsden Josh Mahalek Ryan Marr Olivia Mikulsky Grace Moloney Brian Sonderegger Mattie Stautzenbach Shawna Stokes Andrew Tavares Rosa Rosy Weiss Cole Wiltse Sunday, May 18 8:00 am Confirmation Photos Memorial Prayer Garden 8:15 am 12:15 am 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 Crossroads Worship Sanctuary 9:30 am Coffee & Fellowship Parlor, Narthex, Forum Education / Faith Formation Adults 8:30 am Bible Study Romans for Everyone Bride s Room 9:45 am Luke: The Case for Christ Choir Conference Room 9:45 am New Members Class Boardroom Children & Youth 9:45 am Preschool (3- and 4-year-olds) Green Room (Main Floor CE Wing) 9:45 am Kingdom (grades K-4) End of the Year Celebration Upper Level, CE Wing 9:45 am Fifth Grade Sunday School Room 106/108 10:30 am Coffee & Fellowship Parlor, Narthex 11:00 am Heritage Worship Sanctuary 12:00 pm Coffee & Fellowship Parlor, Narthex 1:00 pm Interment Memorial Prayer Garden 6:30 pm HSYG (grades 9-12) Gym, High School Lounge, Fellowship Hall

2 Upcoming Events TOO MUCH STUFF? Donate It* to the Rummage Sale Saturday Drop-Off Dates May 31, June 14, & June 21 / 9:00 am 1:00 pm June 7 / 8:00 am noon Need help with a large item? Home pickup is available on June 7 reservations are required contact Ellen Brault in the church office, at or ellenbrault@fpcah.org. Questions? Visit fpcah.org/youth or contact TC Anderson, Rummage Sale to Support Youth Missions Friday, June 27: 8:00 am 4:00 pm Saturday, June 28: 8:00 am 3:00 pm *Sorry, no mattresses, window treatments, clothes, large exercise equipment, computers, or console or tube TVs (flat screens will be accepted). MEN S MONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Meet the guys tomorrow, 6:30-7:30 am in the Parlor, to study Genesis 29:1-4, 9-30; Psalm 66:8-10; 1 Peter 3:13-22; and John 14: Enter through Door 9 (St. James Street). JUST FRIENDS (adults 50+) Saturday, May 24, join the group for dinner and a movie. Meet at church at 5:00 pm. RSVP: Pam Miller, PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN CIRCLE MEETING Tuesday, May 20 Circle 7 will meet at 6:30 pm at the home of Kate McVay (603 S. Belmont, Arlington Heights). Co-hostess will be Lynndah Leahy. Contact: Ruth Burkholder, or ruthbc@prodigy.net GARDENERS MEETING All gardeners interested in participating in the church s volunteer gardening group are invited to a meeting Thursday, May 22 at 7:00 pm in the Parlor to learn about the garden areas and express interest in participating. Questions? Contact Stan Conning at stanconning@comcast.net or KIDS STAY AND PLAY IS COMING! Online Registration Is Now Open Parents, here s your chance to involve the kids (ages 1-9) in safe, supervised fun while you enjoy an evening or two on your own this summer. Catch up with friends, take care of yard work, get some shopping done, or enjoy time with your spouse! Get ready for Kids Stay and Play, Tuesdays, June 10 August 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Registration ($9 per child) is now open at fpcah.org/children and is due by the Sunday before each scheduled date. JOB OPENING Director of Children s Ministries In this full-time position, the director of children s ministries will provide leadership, vision, and support for the Christian faith formation of children from birth through fifth grade. The director will be responsible for designing and implementing educational programs for Sunday morning, midweek ministry, and special events. The complete job description is available at fpcah.org/children. Please send inquiries to the Director of Children s Ministries Search Committee at childrensministry.fpcah@gmail.com.

3 Serving, Giving, and Growing YOUTH MISSIONS OFFERING The special offering today will support youth missions. Each year, students in grades 6-12 participate in local, national, and/or international mission and service work. Your support enables them to serve others, near and far. Thank you! BACCALAUREATE SUNDAY On Sunday, June 1, we will celebrate our high school graduates. Graduates and their families are invited to attend a breakfast at 8:30 am in the Parlor, followed by special recognition at the Crossroads worship service at 9:30 am. RSVP by May 25: TC Anderson, tcanderson@fpcah.org SUMMER SUPPERS FOR THE HUNGRY A New Community Partnership First Pres has signed on with 20 other local churches to provide Summer Suppers between May and September. First Pres will provide supper in Fellowship Hall on the first Monday of each summer month. Dinner will be served 6:30-8:00 pm. Can you help greet guests, set up, serve, and/or clean up? Can you donate food for these meals? Only three dates are still open to volunteer! Sign up now for July 7, August 4, and/or September 1. Individuals and groups are welcome! Contact Barbara Psimoulis at spsimoulis@yahoo.com or We are excited about this new opportunity to minister to the hungry in the community. Thank you for your partnership. BALLROOM DANCING CLASS Ellen Brault (First Pres administrative assistant) is bringing ballroom dancing to First Pres! All ages, singles, couples, and even two left feet are welcome. Anyone can learn how to dance, and since there is no age requirement, and no partner or experience are required, here s your chance to step out onto the dance floor. The cost is $10 per person to learn ballroom dancing basics on Wednesday, May 28, 6:30-7:30 pm in the Gym. Come out and get a taste of the upcoming four-week dance class (June 11, 18, & 25, and July 2). Contact Ellen at ellenbrault@fpcah.org or to sign up. MEMORIAL DAY PARADE HOSPITALITY Help Needed First Pres will offer hospitality during the Arlington Heights Memorial Day Parade, Monday morning, May 26. If you can assist with this effort, please contact Arlene Bullerman at abullerman@earthlink.net or Weird Animals VBS Register Online at fpcah.org Spots are going fast for Vacation Bible School this summer! If you ve been thinking about registering your kids or grandkids, do it today! Go to fpcah.org for easy online registration. VBS will be held July 14-18, from 9:00 am to noon. Cost: $25 per child, $50 family maximum Registration includes: one T-shirt per registered child, one VBS music CD per family, and one fabulous week of exciting Weird Animals adventures! Contact: Katy Allen, katyallen@fpcah.org

4 Worship Next Sunday May 25 Sixth Sunday of Easter 8:30 am finding grace (Chapel) music: Music led by Compass 9:30 am Crossroads (Sanctuary) music: Featuring the Bruce Blanck Jazz Trio 11:00 am Heritage (Sanctuary) music: The Chancel Choir scriptures: Genesis 29:1-4, 9-30 preaching: Barbara Gorsky Genesis Series: All s Fair in Love and War 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 webcasting@fpcah.org. 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. More News SUMMER OFFICE HOURS The church office will close at 12:30 pm each Friday from June 6 through August 29. To arrange Friday afternoon access to the church building, please contact Cindy Koerner at or cindykoerner@fpcah.org. SOUTH DAKOTA MISSION SWIMSUITS COLLECTION Begins Next Sunday Help the Dakota Sioux children participate in our Vacation Bible program this June in Sisseton, South Dakota, by donating new or gently used swimsuits May 25 June 15 (in the Narthex). Sizes needed: Children s XXS-Large (other sizes also welcome). Thanks! Contact: Michele Holifield, mkholifield@yahoo.com PADS UPDATE First Pres just received a note from Journeys: The Road Home thanking all our wonderful volunteers for helping with the PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) emergency shelter ministry. The note is posted on the Member News bulletin board near the elevator. We served 1,171 guests over 31 weeks, which averages out to 38 people per Tuesday. Thank you! Contact Barb Psimoulis, at spsimoulis@yahoo.com or , to sign up for next year opportunities for individuals and groups are available each Tuesday, October through April.

5 Prayer Requests Healing & Comfort Judy Acino, former member Mario Alberico Jim Baird Charlie Bay Elizabeth Bruemmer daughter of Charlotte Lattof Ruth Byrne Christopher Clemmer Polly Estes Richard Etherton Ian Freeman son of John and Wendy Freeman, grandson of Ruth McCormick Sylvia Gallo aunt of Therese Haines William Golz Kevin nephew of Beverly Cook Paul Launer stepson of Betty Launer Elizabeth McHarg Frances Nordskog Paul Nordskog David Oak Jan Olson Betty Page sister of Bill Dillon Kathy Parker former First Pres pastor Marion Pierson Gayle Pierson Jean Prinslow Family (in Philippines) of Gina Rapp daughter-in-law of Myrtle Jessogne Betty Roovaart Larry Roovaart Susan Scott Jace Szklanecki baby of Kristie Cerniglia s friend Lorraine Splithoff Dan Tsutsumi Betty Wistar Sympathy Susan, Matt, and Robert Kogan on the death of Steven S. Kogan, husband of Susan and father of Matt and Robert Gene Hoff and Karen Sundquist and family on the death of Laverne Hoff, wife of Gene and mother of Karen Family of Bernardine Patterson Family of Charlene Williams James Kurtz on the death of his wife, Ruth Kurtz Family of Harriett Ogorzalek 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 Interim Associate Pastor: Beth Freese Dammers Interim Associate Pastor: Barbara Gorsky Pastor Emeritus: Harry Thompson Associate Pastor Emerita: Dianne Shields Preparing for Ministry of Word and Sacrament: Stephanie Levan, Alicia Hanner Director of Youth Ministries: TC Anderson Interim Director of Children s Ministries: Katy Allen Parents Day Out Director: Jane Kosel Nursery Coordinator: Beth Johnson Director of Music Programs: Adam Hendrickson Associate Director of Music and Organist: Christopher Urban Interim Director of Adult Choirs: Royce Eckhardt 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 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 and other educational opportunities. 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. You are also invited to 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. First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights 302 North Dunton, Arlington Heights, IL / / mail@fpcah.org A congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA)