This is the last devotional I will be writing for Lent. We are now officially into Holy Week and are preparing for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter. You may remember how last year, at this time, we had just entered into the lockdown for the pandemic. We all...
If you didn’t get a chance to listen to Judy’s sermon from this past Sunday, I would highly recommend doing so. Her message from the parable of Lazarus and the rich man is one that we all really need to take to heart as followers of Jesus. For my devotional, I want to...
“The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.” Mark 1:15 During my junior year of college, I was studying at Oxford University in England. Oxford works on a trimester system. Each trimester lasts eight weeks and...
In my sermon from this past Sunday, we discussed the parable of the lost sheep. In the parable, the shepherd loves the lost sheep so much that he refuses to give up on it. He goes searching through the wilderness doing whatever he has to do to bring it back. So even...
As many of you know, I’m an avid weight lifter. I have been lifting weights regularly since I was 15 years old when I convinced my father to purchase a universal gym. We each paid half and it resided in our garage. My father almost never used it, but every Monday,...
The Middle School Retreat for students in grades 5-8 will take place from Friday, February 28 through Sunday, March 2, at the Daycholah Center in
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The Middle School Retreat for students in grades 5-8 will take place from Friday, February 28 through Sunday, March 2, at the Daycholah Center in Ripon, Wisconsin. We’re so excited for a weekend of fellowship, games, time outdoors and fun! The all-inclusive cost of the retreat which includes lodging, meals and transportation is $240. Scholarships are available as we do not want cost to prevent any person from joining us on this trip. For registration and additional details, please contact Rev. Rebekah Anderson.
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Saturday, February 22, 2025 12:00 am 12:00am(GMT-06:00)
First Pres is one of many partner churches who work with Journeys | The Road Home, a non-profit that advocates for those experiencing homelessness in
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First Pres is one of many partner churches who work with Journeys | The Road Home, a non-profit that advocates for those experiencing homelessness in the Northwest suburbs. The PADS program provides hospitality, food, and emergency shelter from October 1 through April 30 of each year.
The First Pres PADS site is staffed by volunteers every Tuesday night October through April. Volunteers prepare and offer dinner, breakfast, and a sack lunch, all in a welcoming, supportive, safe environment. Monetary and food donations are needed each week as well as volunteers to staff each of the three shifts (6:00 pm -11:00 pm; 11:00 pm-3:00 am; 3:00 am -7:00 am). A dedicated team of volunteers also assists with Wednesday morning clean-up. For more information contact [email protected].
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Tuesday, February 25, 2025 12:00 am (All Day)(GMT-06:00)
Every Wednesday, Family Night begins with dinner, served buffet style, from 6:00-7:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. Dinner offers an excellent chance to connect with old
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Every Wednesday, Family Night begins with dinner, served buffet style, from 6:00-7:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. Dinner offers an excellent chance to connect with old friends and make new ones, all while enjoying great company and delicious food. After dinner, we offer programming for the whole family from 7:00-8:00 pm.
Children’s Choir (Grades K-5) rehearses from 6:30 – 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary.
Adults are encouraged to attend the adult education offering of the evening. Adult ed offerings range from book discussions to current event discussions to storytelling and beyond.
Middle schoolers (6th-8th grade) meet for youth group.
K-5th graders participate in Kids Connect.
High schoolers (9th-12th grade) are invited to volunteer with Kids Connect or attend the adult ed offerings.
Nursery care offered, if needed, based on attendance.
We hope you will give Family Night a try this year! Please contact Rev. Rebekah Anderson if you have any questions or anticipate needing nursery care.
Sunday, March 2, 11:45am
We warmly invite you to our next New Members Class on Sunday, March 2 at 11:45 AM in the Boardroom. This
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Sunday, March 2, 11:45am
We warmly invite you to our next New Members Class on Sunday, March 2 at 11:45 AM in the Boardroom. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about our church, connect with others, and explore what it means to be a part of our community. Whether you’re new to the area or have been attending for a while, we’d love to have you join us. For more details or to sign up, please fill out the form below or reach out to Rev. Laura Sherwood. We look forward to welcoming you!
Lent begins on Wednesday, March 5, and we will mark the start of the season with a simple dinner at 6:00 pm in Fellowship Hall followed by
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Lent begins on Wednesday, March 5, and we will mark the start of the season with a simple dinner at 6:00 pm in Fellowship Hall followed by youth-led worship with Communion at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary. We hope to see you there.
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Wednesday, March 5, 2025 6:00 pm 6:00pm(GMT-06:00)