May 19, Welcome to First Presbyterian Church!

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1 Church Life May 19, 2013 Welcome to First Presbyterian Church! We re glad you re here today! Please sign the Friendship Pad and pass it along the pew. Please use the blue Information/Prayer Card in the pew rack for prayer requests and information changes. Thank you. CONGRATULATIONS, CONFIRMANDS! The following eighth graders will confirm their Christian faith today in finding grace worship at 9:00 am in the Chapel and at 10:30 am worship in the Sanctuary. Congratulations to our students, and many thanks to their dedicated adult mentors for their care and guidance. Confirmand Bryant Jason Morrow Katherine Jean Wills John Anthony Treppa Joshua Hellyer John Thomas Rasmussen Hannah Elizabeth Haeberle Autumn Makaylyn Ashe Jack Churchill Lara Catherine Mitchell Lahey Jack Harris Martin Mentor Jim Mayer Jenny Stanhope Aaron Mikulsky Mark Orzechowski Mark Allen Kelly Dean Barbara Martin Jim Hempleman Jennifer Fick Gordon Palmer Sunday, May 19 8:45-11:45 am Child care (infants 4 years) Red Room, Main Floor CE Wing 9:00 am Worship with Confirmation and Holy Communion finding grace Chapel 9:00 am Worship with Holy Communion Sanctuary 10:00 am Coffee & Fellowship Parlor/Narthex 10:00 am Communications Video Filming Boardroom Education / Faith Formation Adults 10:00 am Bible Study* Book of Hebrews Choir Conference Room Children & Youth 10:30 am Preschool Sunday School (3- & 4-year-olds) Main Floor CE Wing 10:30 am Kingdom (grades K-5) Upper Level CE Wing 10:30 am Y-Search Sunday School (grades 6-7) Sanctuary (for worship) 10:30 am High School Sunday School (grades 9-12) Sanctuary (for worship) 10:30 am Worship with Confirmation and Holy Communion Sanctuary 11:30 am Coffee & Fellowship Parlor/Narthex 11:45 am Nominating Committee Choir Conference Room 6:00 pm Restaurant Sampler off-site 6:30 pm HS YG (Youth Group) (grades 9-12) Fellowship Hall, Senior High Lounge, Gym

2 Upcoming Events THE DOVE Today s liturgical banners feature the descending dove, a symbol of the Holy Spirit. On this day of Pentecost celebration, we remember the promise Jesus made in John 14:26, that God would send the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, to teach us everything, and remind us of all that Jesus said. Then, in the book of Acts, on Pentecost, it is the Holy Spirit that descends on all the gathered believers. This Spirit fills them. Like the Holy Spirit fell upon Jesus at his baptism, so God s Holy Spirit washes over us on our baptism day and especially on these confirmands as they affirm the baptismal promises made for them. So let us all proclaim: Come Holy Spirit, Come! MEN S MONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Join the guys tomorrow, 6:30-7:30 am in the Parlor, to study Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31; Psalm 8; Romans 5:1-5; and John 16: Enter through Door 9 (St. James Street). CONTINUING THE CONVERSATION Wednesday, May 22, join the final week of discussion in the book study led by Beth Freese Dammers and Barbara Gorsky on same-sex relationships and God s calling to all people. The class will discuss chapter 8 of Jesus, the Bible, and Homosexuality: Explode the Myths, Heal the Church, by Jack Rogers. JUST FRIENDS (adults 50+) Saturday, May 25, join the group for dinner and a movie. Meet at church at 5:30 pm. RSVP: Pam Miller, PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN CIRCLE 7 Circle 7 will meet Tuesday, May 21, at 6:30 pm at the home of Karen Wilson (1012 N. Dunton, Arlington Heights). Kate McVay will be the co-hostess for the salad supper. Lesson 9: Brothers and Sisters in Harmony, will be discussed. MYSTIC RHYTHMS DRUM CIRCLE Mystic Rhythms is an improvisation-based drum circle group open to new and experienced drummers from middle school age through adults. Led by church member Trip Kinzie, the circle will meet 7:30-8:30 pm in the Chapel on May 21 and June 18 (3rd Tuesdays). Contact Trip to sign up, at tripkinzie@comcast.net or Instruments will be provided; or, bring your own drum. TRENDSETTERS (adults 50+) Saturday, June 1, at 1:30 pm, experience Opera in Focus, a puppet show featuring music from several famous musical productions. The show takes place on the lower level of the Park Central Building (3000 Central Rd., Rolling Meadows). Cost is $11 per person. A behind-the-scenes tour will follow, topped off with a pizza dinner at a nearby restaurant. Reservations and payment are due tomorrow, May 20. Contact Bob and Mary Lou Mamoyac for more details, at PATHWAYS SUMMER GATHERING Saturday, June 15, at 7:30 pm Sponsored by Pathways (young singles, couples, and families), this adultsonly gathering will take place at Bar Louie (200 E. Rand Rd.) in Mount Prospect (near Randhurst Mall). RSVP by June 1: Alexa Tharp, or MEMORIAL DAY PARADE HOSPITALITY Help Needed First Pres will offer hospitality during the Arlington Heights Memorial Day Parade, Monday morning, May 27. If you can assist with this effort, please contact Arlene Bullerman at abullerman@earthlink.net or

3 Serving, Giving, and Growing SPECIAL OFFERING Gifts to today s Pentecost Offering enable the Presbyterian Church (USA) to encourage, develop, and support young people and provide assistance to at-risk children. Forty percent of the offering remains with this congregation for use in assisting youth in need. Sixty percent is forwarded to the General Assembly of the PC(USA) for ministries with children at risk (10%), youth (25%), and young adults (25%). Thank you. PRISON MINISTRY TOILETRIES COLLECTION You can make a real difference in the life of an inmate at Logan Women s Prison, in Lincoln, Illinois. The toiletries you provide are a way to meet the inmates needs and to let them know that people care and they are not forgotten. A collection bin sponsored by the Board of Deacons will be in the Narthex through the end of May. The following items are needed: 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner (16 oz.); toothpaste (4 or 6 oz.); full sized bath soap; and full sized lotion. Contact: Denise Poy, or viper28mdb@sbcglobal.net. HABITAT SERVICE OPPORTUNITY The First Pres Habitat team invites you to participate in a Brush With Kindness on Saturday, June 29. Consider gathering a group of your friends together for this great mission project. For more information, leave a message for Nancy Ashe at , and she will return your call. FOOD MINISTRY TEAM FORMING The Board of Deacons is forming a Food Ministry Team, a group of volunteers to prepare (or purchase) and deliver meals to church members in need. To get involved, please contact Barbara Gorsky, at barbaragorsky@fpcah.org or Being on this list means you are open to being asked to help provide an occasional meal. REGISTER FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS) July 29 August 2 Kingdom Rock VBS is for children 4 years through entering grade 5. Register now at Registration ($25) includes a VBS music CD and T-shirt. Wanted: clean pizza boxes and pop can tabs. VBS Contact: Lynda Gaug, lyndagaug@fpcah.org SOUTH DAKOTA MISSION SWIMSUITS COLLECTION The South Dakota Mission Team is rounding up swimsuits for the trip to South Dakota (June 22-28). Visiting the local swimming pool is a daily highlight for the Dakota Sioux kids involved in our mission team s Vacation Bible School program. Most of these children are unable to pay the pool admission fee, and most lack swimsuits. Will you help again this year by donating new or gently used swimsuits? We will accept all sizes, but are in particular need of large and extra large children s swimsuits and adult swimsuits. Women s swimsuits should be one-piece. A swimsuit collection bin will be in the Narthex June Thank you for your generous support of the South Dakota Mission. For more information about the swimsuit drive, contact Julie Vowinkel at jayvee1@hotmail.com or

4 Next Sunday Worship May 26: Trinity Sunday 9:00 & 10:30 am Worship Sanctuary (traditional) lesson: John 16:12-15; Romans 5:1-5 preaching: Rev. Judy Hockenberry Real Peace music: Chancel Choir (9:00 am) Chamber Singers (10:30 am) Rev. Judy (Hartung) Hockenberry grew up at First Presbyterian Church and was confirmed here. She has served in nursing homes and parishes throughout her 26 years of ordained ministry. Judy is currently the director of community life at Presbyterian Homes of Louisville (Kentucky). 9:00 am finding grace Worship Chapel (contemporary) Join this interactive worship service led by TC Anderson, Adam Hendrickson, and Compass, the finding grace praise band. LIVE WEBCAST & AUDIO RECORDINGS The 10:30 am Sanctuary service is webcast each Sunday on the church website, You can view it live or at a later time. Access the webcast directly through the Home page. For an alternative way to view our webcast, visit If you need help with technical problems or issues, please send an to webcasting@fpcah.org. In addition, audio CD recordings of the 10:30 service are available. Contact the church office for a copy. More News KITCHEN CLEANUP TIME Do you have an hour to spare (10:00-11:00 am) on Saturday, June 1? If you can help clean up the church s kitchens, please contact John DeWitt at or jadapp49@aol.com. VIDEO TEAM FORMING The Communications Committee is looking for creative people who love to shoot videos whether it s recording crazy hijinks, sporting events, family occasions, or anything else you love. Your mission will be to capture scenes from the life and times of First Pres! To be a part of the Video Team, please contact Kris Mainellis, director of communications, at krismainellis@fpcah.org or CALLING ALL GARDENERS Spring is here, and work in the church gardens begins again. We are always looking for additional gardeners. Please contact Don Larson at donlarson04@sbcglobal.net or ONLINE GIVING AT FIRST PRES Did you know you can safely give your offerings through our website? You can access this powerful, secure (SSL) tool right on the Home page at HOW TO REACH THE PASTOR NOMINATING COMMITTEE Have a question for the Pastor Nominating Committee? the committee at pnc@fpcah.org or write your question on a blue card, found in the pews.

5 Prayer Requests Healing & Comfort Mario Alberico Ryan Baker, grandson of Ron and Pat Baker Ruth Beisler Brit Buchanan father of Deborah Bussert Ruth Byrne Richard Etherton Sheila Hall Weir Horswill Ed Jones Steve Kogan husband of Susan Kogan Paul Launer stepson of Betty Launer Elizabeth McHarg Robert McHarg Talie McKenzie Peggy Newell Paul Nordskog Jan Olson son of Larry and Betty Roovaart Dan Tsutsumi Barbara Weber Pete Wilberscheid Betty Wistar Sympathy Family of Doree Pouk Chris, Rachael, Gracie, and Kate Byron on the death of Chris s father, Robert Byron, of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Janis Pinkerton and family on the death of her mother, Barbara Pinkerton Serving in the Armed Services First Lieutenant Nathan W. Horswill grandson of Weir and Jane Horswill Geoffrey Martineau brother of Lisa Martineau Captain Andrew McLay grandson-in-law of Bud Grey Lieutenant Commander Thomas Lovett son-in-law of Marcia Swan Lieutenant Christopher McComb nephew of John McComb Chief Warrant Officer Joel Mortimer grandson-in-law of Jeanne Carlson Lieutenant Colonel Dan O Connor cousin of Ed and Cathy Harding Second Lieutenant Eric W. Pitts grandson of Weir and Jane Horswill Lance Corporal Brian Reese, US Marines son of Becky and Jim Reese, brother of Adam and Kristen Reese PFC Marissa Sopchyk granddaughter of Sally Sopchyk 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 Lieutenant J.G. Dan Yates, US Navy Sergeant Alex Zeise great-nephew of Myrtle Jessogne Lieutenant J.G. 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 Interim Associate Pastor / Acting Head of Staff: Beth Freese Dammers Interim Associate Pastor: Barbara Gorsky Pastor Emeritus: Harry Thompson Associate Pastor Emerita: Dianne Shields Preparing for Ministry of Word and Sacrament: Jana Blazek, Stephanie Levan, Alicia Hanner Associate Director of Music and Organist: Christopher Urban Associate Director of Music finding grace : Adam Hendrickson Director of Youth Ministries: TC Anderson Director of Children s Ministries: Lynda Gaug Parents Day Out Director: Jane Kosel Nursery Coordinator: Beth Johnson Director of Communications: Kris Mainellis Business Administrator: Cindy Koerner Bookkeeper: Debbie Walter Administrative Assistants: Ginny Braun, Mary Fino Librarian: Mary Hebden Coordinator of Volunteers: Liz Armstrong CHURCH CALENDAR Check out the church calendar at or pick up the weekly calendar at the Welcome Center, in the literature racks in the Narthex, and in the Chapel. To schedule events and reserve meeting space, contact Mary Fino at or call the church office. 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. Visit to learn more, or call the church office. To get connected, stop by the Welcome Center on Sunday morning or contact the church office. You are also invited to join the conversation on Facebook, at 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)