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,...
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, April 22, 2025 12:00 am (All Day)(GMT-05:00)
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.
Join us on Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16 and 23 to rehearse for the Children’s Spring Musical! Rehearsals for children ages 4 to 10 involving
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Join us on Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16 and 23 to rehearse for the Children’s Spring Musical! Rehearsals for children ages 4 to 10 involving music, drama and artwork will take place from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the Sanctuary and CE Wing. Our rehearsals culminate with the musical on April 27, which will be performed in worship at 10:30 am. All are welcome!
Time to show your pride! The Mission committee is again sponsoring an entry in the 7 th annual Buffalo Grove Pride Parade. The parade will
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Time to show your pride! The Mission committee is again sponsoring an entry in the 7 th annual Buffalo Grove Pride Parade. The parade will take place on June 1 st 2025, stepping off at 11 AM.
Come out and show your support of our LGTBQ+ community at this fun family friendly event. Look for more details and sign up in May. Questions? Contact Kim Hogan
Mark your calendars! Summer will be here before we know it, which means we’ll have one of the most exciting experiences of our year: Summer
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Mark your calendars! Summer will be here before we know it, which means we’ll have one of the most exciting experiences of our year: Summer Mission Trips!
Middle schoolers will be going to Milwaukee, Wisconsin from June 22 through 27 with Youth Works.
See the Youth Ministries Weekly News email for more information and links to register.
If you’re interesting in joining on the Middle School or High School Mission Trip this summer, please contact Rev. Rebekah Anderson.
The Wednesday Produce Market and Dinner returns!
This year we’ll be offering produce and dinner for eight Wednesday evenings, from July 9 to August
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The Wednesday Produce Market and Dinner returns!
This year we’ll be offering produce and dinner for eight Wednesday evenings, from July 9 to August 27, from 6:00-7:00 pm. We’ll be asking for volunteers through Signup Genius in June.
Mark your calendars! Summer will be here before we know it, which means we’ll have one of the most exciting experiences of our year: Summer
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Mark your calendars! Summer will be here before we know it, which means we’ll have one of the most exciting experiences of our year: Summer Mission Trips!
High Schoolers will go to North Carolina to help with natural disaster relief July 20 through 26.
See the Youth Ministries Weekly News email for more information and links to register.
If you’re interesting in joining on the Middle School or High School Mission Trip this summer, please contact Rev. Rebekah Anderson.
