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Church Family,
This Sunday, we are excited to celebrate and bless our 5th grade class as they move from Kids Ministry to Genesis Middle School Ministry! Over the years, they have built a strong foundation of faith, formed friendships that will support and encourage them through Student Ministry, and shared so many fun memories along the way.
I have full confidence that this class will do amazing things in our student ministry and church community in the years ahead. Congratulations, 5th grade class! We will miss you in Kids Ministry, we are so proud of you, and we can’t wait to see where your faith journey takes you next.
The 5th grade blessing will take place during the 10:30 a.m. service.
Stacey Chvatal
Kids Ministry Director
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Sunday School Celebration – May 17:
Our end of the year Sunday School Celebration will be this Sunday, May 17! Fifth graders will begin in the 10:30 a.m. service to receive a special blessing as they move from our Kids Ministry program to Genesis! All other students will begin in their classrooms before heading to the gym with their class to enjoy a bounce house, games, snacks and crafts! We hope all of our Sunday School kids can join us for this fun end of the year celebration!
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"The Spirit Among Us"
This Sunday:
“In the Waiting: The Spirit Forms Us”
Acts 1:6-14
During the month of May, you have an invitation to rediscover the Holy Spirit—not as a distant idea, but as God’s living presence moving in and among us right now. What if the Spirit is closer than you think? Perhaps the Spirit of God is already opening your eyes in uncertainty, accompanying you in ordinary days, shaping you in seasons of waiting, and nudging you toward a life of courage and purpose. Over four weeks; through Scripture, prayer, and real stories from our community, we’ll explore where the Lord’s Spirit is already at work and how we might begin to notice, trust, and follow.
Sunday, May 17
Services at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.
Childcare available.
Livestream at 10:30 a.m.
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Summer Worship Schedule Begins May 24
Starting Sunday, May 24, we will begin the summer schedule, with one worship service at 10:30 a.m. Childcare is available.
– Kids Church at 10:30 a.m. for grades K-5
– Adult Education resumes in the fall
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Adult Education class led by Dr. John Walton
Sunday, May 17 at 10:30 a.m. in Stewart Hall
We’re delighted to welcome Dr. John H. Walton, Professor of Old Testament Emeritus at Wheaton College, for a special two-week Adult Education series. A widely respected biblical scholar and author of more than 30 books, Dr. Walton is known for helping readers see Scripture through the lens of the ancient Near East—bringing fresh depth and clarity to familiar texts. His engaging teaching style and passion for making the Old Testament accessible and meaningful promise a rich and thought-provoking experience. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from one of today’s leading voices in biblical interpretation.
This Sunday: Much of the Old Testament is taken up with Bible stories. Christians who grew up in the church were exposed to these as children. But perhaps we have never thought deeply about how these stories function as the Word of God. Many people assume that the characters are supposed to be role models for us. We will explore this idea and consider the implications of the insight that the narrator, not the characters, carry the authority of inspiration. Based on those ideas, we will talk about what we are supposed to do with all the different sorts of passages that we encounter in the Old Testament.
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Sunday:
- Kids Church at 9:00 a.m. – for children 4 years old through 5th grade
- Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. – for ages 3 years old through 5th grade
Childcare for children ages 3 years and under is available at both services.
For more information, contact Stacey Chvatal.
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Sunday, May 17:
Genesis Celebration Sunday:
10:30-11:30 a.m. Meet in the Ministry Center.
WF Scavenger Hunt: 6:00-7:30 p.m. – Check your email for event details.
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Information Meeting for Next Year's Confirmation Class – An information meeting for next year's 9th grade students and parents will be held this Sunday, May 17, from 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. in Stewart Hall Room 104. Contact Hannah Curry if interested in Confirmation, but are unable to attend.
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Interested in Membership or Learning More?
Connect Class for Prospective Members
Sunday, May 17
11:30 a.m. in the Living Room
Would you like to explore First Pres a little deeper? We would love to share our mission and tell you about our congregation. Whether you are new to our church, attending livestream worship, exploring faith, or want to become a member, our Connect Class is an ideal place of learning.
Refreshments will be provided and childcare is available.
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Serve at The Bridge
On Tuesday, May 19, we will be the host team at The Bridge, a 20-year mission project in Chicago, now supported by First Pres. The Bridge is a weekly worship service for people who are coming out of incarceration, addiction, or the street lifestyle.
What we do:
- Travel to 1443 Roosevelt at Ashland in Chicago, carpooling from First Pres around 5:30 p.m. to arrive at 6:30 (or you can drive on your own)
- Short training/update session, and welcome of our guests (some of whom will be new to The Bridge that night)
- Participate in their worship service, then serve guests a wholesome meal that may be their best (or only) one of the day
- Clean-up and return home around 9:30 p.m. This will be an unforgettable experience!
For details on this service opportunity or to let us know you’ll be attending, contact the church office at office@firstpreswheaton.org.
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"Let Freedom Ring"
A celebration for America's Semiquincentennial
Sunday, May 31
Concert begins at 12:00 p.m.
following the 10:30 service
Come enjoy Genuine Brass as they help lead us in worship and offer a 30-minute concert after the 10:30 am service, which will conclude with a patriotic sing-along to commemorate America’s Semiquincentennial (250th Anniversary). Refreshments will be served after the 10:30 am service, before the music begins. The performance is free and open to the public. Join us!
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– Save the Date –
Neighborhood Cookout
Sunday, June 14
following the 10:30 service
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Filled bottles for the Prescription for Life program should be returned to church by Sunday, May 24. Please return bottles to the Rotunda.
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Check the First Pres calendar regularly for updates.
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Regular Office Hours
Monday through Thursday – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday – 8:30 a.m.-12:00 noon
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