November 23, Welcome to First Presbyterian Church!

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1 Church Life November 23, 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. ADVENT SERMON SERIES Jesus As In this new sermon series created by Alex Lang, we will examine the many facets of who Jesus is by looking at Jesus life and ministry as he embodies and expands on the missions of four major players from the Old Testament of the Bible Moses, Joseph, Jonah, and David. Advent week 1 kicks off next Sunday, November 30, with Jesus as Moses, preached by Adrienne Trevathan, director of children s ministries. The rest of the series will be preached by Alex. You won t want to miss a single Sunday of Advent, learning about Jesus As. TRAVEL SEMINAR TO SCOTLAND May 6-13, 2015 Deposit Is Due December 4! Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to explore the cultural and religious roots of the birthplace of Presbyterianism! The trip includes a full seven days of touring major cities and sites in Scotland. Pick up an itinerary packet at the Welcome Centers or visit fpcah.org to learn all the details. Contact: Tai Magette, taimagette@fpcah.org or Sunday, November 23 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 & 90th Birthday Celebration Parlor / Narthex 11:00 am Heritage Worship Sanctuary 12:00 pm Coffee and Fellowship Parlor and Narthex 12:15 pm Dominican Republic Mission Meeting Boardroom 5:30 pm Thanksgiving Dinner for the Wise and Sage Fellowship Hall

2 Upcoming Events THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMMITMENT! 2015 Commitment Cards Still Welcome We have had a wonderful response by many members and friends of First Presbyterian Church who have made a financial commitment for A high percentage of givers so far have increased their commitments from the previous year. Thank you so much! All are encouraged to turn in their 2015 commitment cards this week. With God s guidance, our gifts will help First Pres become a fellowship of Dream Managers, sharing Christ and changing lives as we work together to build God s kingdom. Extra commitment cards are available in the Sanctuary pews and at the Welcome Center in the Chapel. As we lay the groundwork for the future, we are CASTING THE VISION: Our Dreams and God s Plan. ADVENT DEVOTIONAL Celebrate each day of the journey to Bethlehem using the devotional booklet written by First Pres friends of all ages. The theme is Let the Light Shine. We will also share each day s devotion on Facebook. Planting seeds of learning ADULT EDUCATION UPDATE 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 from McCormick Theological Seminary is leading participants on a sweeping tour of the early Christian church in all its political and social contexts. Join this fascinating class! COFFEE: GROUNDS FOR DISCUSSION Sundays, 9:45-10:45 am in Room 110/112 in the Christian Education Wing Drop in today to discuss 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 Exodus 4:10-17; Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; 1st Corinthians 1:3-9; and Matthew 7: Enter through Door 9 (St. James Street). ADVENT & CHRISTMAS DECORATING Saturday, November 29 at 9:00 am Come join the fun of transforming First Pres with festive decorations for Advent and Christmas. Any amount of time is appreciated, and there are jobs for all ages. Meet in the Narthex. JUST FRIENDS (adults 50+) Saturday, November 29 Take in The Magical Music of Disney, presented by the Elgin Symphony Orchestra at 6:30 pm at the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin. Tickets: $25. Dinner will be at Potbelly s. Meet at church at 4:30 pm. RSVP: Pam Miller, MEN S CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST Saturday, December 13 from 8:30 to 9:30 am in Fellowship Hall Men, plan to attend, and bring your sons, daughters, grandchildren, or another special guest for this annual festive event. Welcome Coffee begins at 8:00 am. RSVP by December 8: church office, or receptionist@fpcah.org

3 Serving, Giving, and Growing BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION TODAY Stop by the Parlor,10:30-11:00 am today to wish Merritt Jacoby a happy 90th birthday! Treats are provided by his family in celebration of this wonderful milestone. SUPPORTING THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (DR) MISSION Special Offering Next Sunday For more than 30 years, First Pres has assisted with church construction and maintenance, water purification, health supplies and medical clinics, Christian and English education (including a scholarship program), and personal development and enrichment programs. This offering supports these efforts. Medicine Tree Stop by the DR Mission Medicine Tree in the Narthex Sundays through December 14 to donate toward the purchase of medicines and medical supplies in the Dominican Republic. This supports the local economy and ensures we are providing exactly what is needed when the team travels to the DR. You can purchase a leaf of varying value. Thank you! INTRODUCING THE NEW 4:11 Renewed, Revamped, Reenergized, and Returning January 7! Registration is now open for the NEW 4:11, the exciting after-school program offered at First Pres for children in grades K-5. Join us Wednesdays, 3:45-6:15 pm, January 7 April 29, 2015! No 4:11 on February 18 (Ash Wednesday), or March 25 (Spring Break). The new 4:11 features faith-formation activities, mission projects, homework help time, and engaging music! Registration is $75 for one child or $150 per family. Scholarships are available. To register and learn more, please visit the 4:11 page at fpcah.org or contact Adrienne Trevathan at adriennetrevathan@fpcah.org or Volunteers are welcome and needed! CHRISTOPHER HOUSE FAMILY TO FAMILY PROGRAM Sign Up Today Please stop by the Forum at 9:30 am or the Narthex at 10:30 am today or next Sunday to sign up for this program. Donors sponsor a family by buying gifts and other essentials to meet their needs and ensure a special holiday season. Please consider participating individually, as a family, or together with friends. Contact: Denise Poy, THANKSGIVING PIE DRIVE It s a First Pres tradition to provide pies for the Good News Partners Thanksgiving Dinner at the Jonquil Hotel. 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 Throughout 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. CONCERT SERIES EVENT Noon Recital On December 3, from 12:10 to 12:45 pm in the Sanctuary, enjoy an engaging performance by Chuck Beech on piano and Chris Urban on organ, as they team up to delight and entertain the audience. This recital will also be webcast for live or later viewing, at fpcah.org/webcast.

4 Worship Next Sunday November 30 First Sunday of Advent 8:30 am finding grace (Chapel) music: Music led by Compass 9:30 am Crossroads (Sanctuary) music: The Chancel Quartet 11:00 am Heritage (Sanctuary) music: The Chancel Choir Jesus As Sermon Series scriptures: Exodus 4:10 17; Matthew 7:24 29 preaching: Adrienne Trevathan Jesus as Moses LIVE WEBCAST & AUDIO RECORDINGS The 9:30 am Crossroads and 11:00 am Heritage services are webcast each Sunday on the church website, fpcah.org. You can view these services live or at a later time. Access these webcasts 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. 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 SESSION HIGHLIGHTS REPORT The report for the November 10, 2014, Session meeting is now available in the literature rack in the Narthex. ALL-AGES CHRISTMAS CAROLING Join First Pres children and families next Sunday, December 7, for Christmas caroling and pizza! Schedule: 4:00 pm Meet in Fellowship Hall for instructions; 4:15-5:45 pm Carol in small groups throughout the community; 6:00 pm Enjoy a pizza dinner back in Fellowship Hall. Please register with the church office at or receptionist@fpcah.org. THANKS Special thanks to First Pres member Sue Lyon of Picket Fence Realty for the use of the white picket fences in worship services last Sunday, November 16. SOUTH DAKOTA MISSION WINTER COAT DRIVE Do They Have Enough Warm Winter Clothing? Please consider donating new or gently used coats and other gear (boots, snowpants, scarves, hats, and mittens) to the children in Sisseton, South Dakota. Collection boxes will be in the Narthex and near the Chapel entrance. Please leave your donations in these boxes November 23 December 14. Adult-sized coats are also welcome. Contact: Michele Holifield, mkholifield@yahoo.com.

5 Prayer Requests Healing & Comfort Judy Acino, former member Mario Alberico Bertha Barboro Bruce Blanck 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 Weston, grandson of Lois and Bob Holyoak Rich Jacobs son-in-law of Barbara MacDowall and Bob Hanlon 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 Betty and Witold Launer and family on the death of Betty s sister, Ann Loken of Mineral Point, Wisconsin 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.