Service Saturday will travel to Bernie’s Book Bank in Lake Bluff, IL on Saturday, June 17, from 9:00 – 11:00 am. Founded in 2009, Bernie’s Book Bank is the leading provider of quality books to under-served children in the Chicagoland area. Read more about Bernie’s Book Bank here berniesbookbank.org/about/.

When you work a shift at Bernie’s you will be involved with sorting, stickering and packing books to be distributed throughout the area.

ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!

In order to reserve your spot, follow this link

firstpres.berniesbookbank.volunteerhub.com/

You will be prompted to create an account (unless you already have a Bernie’s account), and sign waivers for everyone in your family.

We will gather at 8:50 am in the lobby at Bernie’s, 917 N Shore Dr, Lake Bluff, IL 60044. For help in registering for a shift or other questions please contact Michele Holifield at [email protected].

4-year-old (potty-trained) preschoolers – incoming 4th graders are invited for a week of summer fun, July 10 through Friday July 14 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

In the depths of a colorful underground cave, is the beating heart of the hero community, the Hero Hotline Headquarters where everyone’s gifts are valued and every hero has a role to play. Each day at the Hero Hotline Headquarters, superheroes of all ages and abilities answer the call and join the Professor and veteran hero, Super Meer the Meerkat, to provide expert assistance and solutions to Hero Teams everywhere.

When Heroes in the field call in, the Professor, Super Meer, and our team of heroes will spring into action and explore the ultimate Hero Handbook -the Bible- to discover how all Heroes can follow the examples set by a cast of supporting Bible Heroes in stories from the Old and New Testaments, who work together to bring peace, build each other up, and share the great story of God’s love for us where they are and with the whole world.

As our kids (called Heroes) experience these stories through music, drama and storytelling, games, arts and crafts, science, and even snacks, they’ll learn that Heroes are called to Follow Jesus, Help Others, Work Together, Listen to God, and Show Grace! And, best of all, they’ll be invited to answer this call at VBS, at church, at home, and every area of their lives.

“So let’s strive together for the things that bring peace and the things that build each other up.” Romans 14:19

For more information about VBS at First Pres, please contact Nick Pulikowski at [email protected].

(Formerly Mission Factory)

Incoming 5^th and 6^th graders are invited for a week of summer fun, July 10 through July 14 from 9am – 12pm.

Join us this summer to cause some holy trouble. Join your friends for a week of learning about doing the right thing, working together to show kindness , hope and compassion. Sometimes during the week we will be loud and active, and other times we will be quiet, but always learning how our faith calls us to work for good. You do not want to miss this week of holy troublemaking at First Pres. Invite a friend and register today.

For more information about Holy Troublemakers at First Pres, please contact Michele Holifield at [email protected].