Church Life April 19, 2015 Welcome to First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights! 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. INSTALLATION SERVICE AND RECEPTION FOR JUDY HOCKENBERRY Next Saturday, April 25 at 3:00 pm in the Sanctuary Join together with the First Pres family of faith for a special service to install Rev. Judy Hockenberry as associate pastor for pastoral care of First Presbyterian Church. A light reception in the Parlor will follow. The service will also be webcast for live or later viewing at fpcah.org/webcast. REGISTER FOR VBS! Everest Vacation Bible School (VBS) will be held July 13-17 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Everest concentrates on anchoring kids in rock-solid Bible truths to guide them through life s challenges. VBS is open to children age 4 through those entering fifth grade in the fall of 2015. The cost is $25 per child or $50 per family. Registration includes one T-shirt per child and one music CD per family. Register at fpcah.org. Questions? Contact Katy Allen at katyallen@fpcah.org. Sunday, April 19 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 College Care Package Packing Blue Room, CE Wing 9:30 am Crossroads Worship Sanctuary Education / Faith Formation Adults 9:45 am Coffee: Grounds for Discussion Room 110/112 9:45 am Faith Seeking Understanding Forum Children & Youth 9:45 am Preschool (3- and 4-year-olds) Sunday School Green Room, 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, Narthex 11:00 am Heritage Worship Sanctuary 12:00 pm Coffee and Fellowship Parlor, Narthex 6:30 pm HSYG (grades 9-12) High School Lounge, Fellowship Hall, Gym
Upcoming Events RETIREMENT RECEPTION FOR CINDY KOERNER Next Sunday, April 26 Cindy Koerner will retire at the end of this month, after 20 years of service on the First Pres staff. Next Sunday, all are invited to a reception in her honor in the Parlor after each worship service. Come and thank Cindy and wish her well. You will also have an opportunity to sign a memento for Cindy. If you would like to contribute to the congregational gift for her, send your non-tax-deductible donation to the church office (checks payable to: First Presbyterian Church; memo line: Cindy Koerner ). Planting seeds SUNDAY ADULT EDUCATION (9:45-10:45 am) of learning Faith Seeking Understanding (Part 2), with Tom Morrow Through May 17 (Forum) Answering faith questions and addressing hot-button topics that challenge our faith. Coffee: Grounds for Discussion Through May 17 (Room 110/112) Topical Bible study and discussion. Contact: Kelly Dean, k_p_dean@hotmail.com WEDNESDAY EVENINGS: ENGAGE & ENCOUNTER (6:30-8:30 pm) Make Wednesday your midweek time to connect with First Pres friends and grow in faith in creative ways. Free child care is provided. SCHEDULE FOR APRIL 22 6:30-7:00 pm: Dinner in Fellowship Hall (children are welcome!) 7:00-7:30 pm: Taize Worship in the Sanctuary Experience contemplative, restorative worship. 7:30-8:30 pm: Adult Education An Inside Look at the New Testament, with Dr. Donald Kaasch through May 13 (Chapel) Join Donald Kaasch for his historical/critical approach to exploring the creation of the Protestant Christian Canon, or the New Testament. MEN S MONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY Meet the guys tomorrow, 6:30-7:30 am in the Parlor, to study Acts 4:5-12; Psalm 23; 1 John 3:16-24; and Mark 7:24-37. Enter through Door 9 (St. James Street). PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN CIRCLE MEETING Circle 7 will meet Tuesday, April 21 at 7:00 pm at the home of Kate McVay (603 S. Belmont, Arlington Heights). Liz Thompson will be the cohostess. We are always happy to welcome any women who are interested in Presbyterian Women. Contact Ruth Burkholder at 847-253-0595 or ruthbc@prodigy.net. JUST FRIENDS (adults 50+) Saturday, April 25 Enjoy the musical, Hair, performed by Big Noise Theatre Company (8:00 pm) at Prairie Lakes Community Center Theater (515 E. Thacker St.) in Des Plaines. Tickets are $28. Dinner will be at Mina Restaurant (1724 W. Golf Rd.) in Mount Prospect. Meet at church at 5:30 pm. RSVP: Sandy Meyer, 847-818-0521 FIRST PRES GOLF LEAGUE The First Pres Golf League will begin the 2015 season on May 12 at Palatine Hills Golf Course. We will have Tuesday evening tee times for nine-hole rounds. Whether you are already a great golfer or just a beginner, you are welcome to join the league. We also need substitutes! For additional information, please contact Arlene Bullerman at 847-670-0319 or abullerman@earthlink.net.
Serving, Giving, and Growing SUMMER SUPPERS FOR THE HUNGRY Help and Food Donations Requested First Pres will once again join more than 20 local churches to provide Summer Suppers between May and September. We will partner with Church of the Incarnation to provide supper at First Pres on the first Monday of each summer month: May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, and September 7. If you would like to donate an entrée, salad, or dessert on any of these dates or if you can help set up, greet, serve dinner, and clean up (5:30-8:30 pm) on June 1, July 6, or September 7, please contact Barbara Psimoulis at spsimoulis@yahoo.com or 630-350-9946. Thank you for your support of this mission to feed the hungry. BABY SHOWER DONATIONS Presbyterian Women invite you to help the young moms assisted by Christopher House in Chicago by donating new, unwrapped baby items, such as baby clothes, diapers and wipes, blankets, bottles and sippy cups, and toys (see the April Chimes for more). Please drop off your gift in the Baby Shower boxes in the Narthex during April. Thank you! Contact: Denise Poy, 847-259-0728 CONCERT SERIES Spring Concert On Sunday, May 3, the choirs, soloists, and orchestra of First Presbyterian Church will present John Rutter s Requiem at 4:00 pm in the Sanctuary, with Alan Wellman conducting. Requiem is an adaptation of the Roman Catholic Requiem Mass. You won t want to miss this beautiful and stirring performance. Free child care will be available. This concert will be webcast at fpcah.org/webcast. NEW MEMBERS CLASS Begins Sunday, May 3 The next New Members Class begins with a special luncheon with the pastors and staff on Sunday, May 3, from 12:30 to 2:00 pm in the Boardroom. RSVP is required by Friday, May 1. Contact Mary Fino in the church office at maryfino@fpcah.org. Class continues May 10, 17, and 31 (no class May 24), and June 7, meeting 9:45-10:45 am in the Boardroom. Questions? Contact Pastor Tai Zimmerman at 847-255-5900 or taizimmerman@fpcah.org. ALUMINUM CAN DRIVE Saturday, May 2 from 9:00 to 11:00 am in the West Parking Lot Save and crush your aluminum cans (e.g., soda cans)! Proceeds support the Men s Bible Study s sponsored charities. If you need cans picked up or have any other aluminum items or copper for recycling, contact Stan and Nancy Conning, at 847-358-7259. PATHWAYS EVENTS (singles, couples, and parents, 20s & 30s) Saturday, May 2 at 6:00 pm Spring BBQ (adults only) at the home of Matt Kogan (4639 Twin Lakes Lane, Long Grove). RSVP by April 27: Courtney Childs, cechilds@gmail.com. Please bring a dish to pass. Saturday, June 13 at 11:00 am Family Concert at Ravinia Bring the kids for a concert featuring Dan Zanes. Lawn tickets are $5 per person (even for infants); free parking. Contact Courtney Lang, courtney.lang@gmail.com, by April 26 for tickets; or, order your own tickets at ravinia.org beginning April 28. Please RSVP to Courtney Lang either way. We will meet at the entrance gate at 10:00 am to find seating for our group. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and lunch if you wish.
Worship Next Sunday April 26, 2015 Third Sunday of Easter 8:30 am finding grace (Chapel) music: Music led by Compass 9:30 am Crossroads (Sanctuary) music: Chamber Singers 11:00 am Heritage (Sanctuary) music: The Chancel Choir scriptures: Mark 7:24 37 preaching: Alex Lang Jesus the Exclusivist LIVE WEBCAST & WORSHIP 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 e-mail to webcasting@fpcah.org. Audio CD recordings of the 11:00 service are also available. Contact the church office for a copy. Sermon podcasts are available at fpcah.org/podcast. Sermon videos are available at fpcah.org/sermon_video. More News COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES Final Drop-Offs Due by 9:30 am Today Please drop off final donations of prepackaged snacks and/or small school supplies in the labeled boxes in the Narthex to support our college students. Financial donations are also welcome (stop by the Welcome Center in the Narthex). Thank you! COMING MAY 3 Bread for the World s Offering of Letters Once again we will have an opportunity to make a difference for the one in five children in our country whose families struggle to put food on the table. We can absorb some of the darkness for these children by urging congressional representatives to reauthorize programs such as school lunch subsidies and the Women, Infants, and Children program. Write a letter on Sunday morning, May 3, in the Narthex. We will bless it, put it in the mail, and let our legislators know we care. A handwritten letter is a powerful way to get the attention of our elected representatives and encourage them to respond to our concerns. Visit bread.org/ol/2015 to learn more. SIGN UP FOR SERVICE DAY Final Day to Register Service Day is coming next Saturday, April 25 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. This year we are partnering with Southminster Presbyterian Church and serving 10 organizations. We will have service opportunities for all ages and abilities. Families are welcome! Find out more and register today at fpcah.org/mission.
Prayer Requests Healing & Comfort Mario Alberico Denise Beihoffer Brittney friend of Walt and Bev Cook Elizabeth Bruemmer daughter of Charlotte Lattof Betty Lou Bukowski Ruth Byrne Susan Farmer daughter of Russ and Pat Moe Hugh Field Lisa Sanders Finas daughter of Betty Sanders Ian Freeman son of John and Wendy Freeman, grandson of Ruth McCormick Ray Froula Gail Haddad mother of Ken Haddad Weir Horswill Rich Jacobs son-in-law of Barbara MacDowall and Bob Hanlon Shirley Jenkins daughter of William Jenkins Kevin Kelley Jean Klehm Patricia Kunnen Cathy Larsen Paul Launer stepson of Betty Launer Calloway Lytle great-granddaughter of Myrtle Jessogne Scott Mason great-nephew of Jim and Mary Mayer Morris Miller Elizabeth McHarg Joan Morrone Frances Nordskog Jan Olson Betty Roovaart Larry Roovaart Susan Scott Beth Sills friend of Cindy Cooper Bea Sonderegger Wayne Tegeder Dan Tsutsumi Marilyn Votava sister of Judy Ayers Barbara Weber Bill Weber Betty Wistar Thanksgiving Donald and Helen Ross are celebrating the birth of their granddaughter, Brooklyn McKenzie Ross, born April 7, 2015. Proud parents: Andrew and Lindsay Ross. Candy Meier is celebrating the birth of her grandson, Anthony Lawrence Volgi, born March 20, 2015. Proud parents: John and Julie Volgi; Proud aunts: Heidi and Molly Meier. Preparing for the Ministry of Word and Sacrament Stephanie (Levan) McGarrity, 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 Tom and Mary Krigas Colonel Gretchen Wiltse sister of Vincent and Heidi Wiltse Sergeant Alex Zeise great-nephew of Myrtle Jessogne To submit a prayer request, please contact the church office at 847-255-5900 or submit your request online via the Prayer Requests button at www.fpcah.org. To honor privacy, we encourage those submitting prayer requests to obtain appropriate permissions. Prayer requests will be listed for two weeks unless renewed.
About First Pres STAFF Pastor / Head of Staff: Alex Lang Associate Pastor for Adult Education and Executive Administration: Tai Zimmerman Associate Pastor for Pastoral Care: Judy Hockenberry Pastor Emeritus: Harry Thompson Associate Pastor Emerita: Dianne Shields Director of Youth Ministries: TC Anderson Interim Director of Children s Ministries: Katy Allen Parents Day Out Director: Jane Kosel Nursery Coordinator: Beth Johnson Coordinator of Volunteers: Liz Armstrong Director of Communications: Kris Mainellis Director of Music Programs: Adam Hendrickson Associate Director of Music Adult Choirs: Alan Wellman Associate Director of Music and Organist: Christopher Urban Building, Operations, and Technology Specialist: Cindy Koerner Business Administrator: Debbie Walter Senior Administrative Assistant: Mary Fino Administrative Assistant / Receptionist: Phyliss Sunken 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 847-255- 5900 or maryfino@fpcah.org. GET INVOLVED IN LIFE AT FIRST PRES You are invited to make friends while serving others and growing in relationship with God. Join Sunday worship, get involved in Christian education, and participate in mission to make a difference in the community and world. To learn more, stop by the Welcome Center on Sunday morning or visit fpcah.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, at facebook.com/ FPCAH, and Twitter, at @FirstPresAH. Download the free ACS Church Life app or visit the website to access the church directory or manage your giving online. Simply set up a user account at fpcah.org under the My Community tab to get started. 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 60004 847-255-5900 / www.fpcah.org / mail@fpcah.org