Week of February 1

Let’s tackle hunger in Lake County

The big game is coming up! Do you know what you will prepare for snacks? Trouble is, one in ten people here in Lake Country do not have that luxury, as they are food insecure. This Sunday, the Board of Deacons is collecting money for Souper Bowl Sunday, with all of the donations going directly to support organizations that deal with food insecurity such as Holy Family Soup Kitchen in Waukegan, local food banks, and the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Please click the blue button to donate. Or, if you are in worship on Sunday, listen for the banging pots as you leave and drop in what you can. Many of your neighbors will appreciate it.

Worship with us on Sunday, February 1 at 10:00 AM in the Sanctuary or Chapel

Rev. Amy Heinrich is preaching in the sanctuary and Rev. Dr. Brian R. Paulson is preaching in the chapel. The services will also be livestreamed on our YouTube channel.

Flower Dedication: The flowers in the sanctuary this Sunday are placed to the glory of God by Joan and Don Lennie in honor of their daughter, Lisa Mehta, whose birthday is on February 2.

Sunday, February 1

10:00 AM Communion Worship in the Sanctuary & Chapel

10:15 AM Sunday School Pre-K-8th grade

11:00 AM Souper Bowl Fundraiser (Narthex)

11:00 AM Social Hour & “One Tree Planted” Confirmation Fundraiser (Social Hall)

11:15 AM Third Grade Bible Luncheon (Fellowship Hall)

4:00 PM Youth Group (grades 6-12)

Wednesday, February 4

4:00 PM PADS Food Donation Drop-Off (Sanctuary Entrance)

Sunday, February 8

Annual Meeting

10:00 AM Combined Sunday Worship in the Sanctuary

10:15 AM Sunday School Pre-K-5th grade

11:00 AM Annual Meeting of the Congregation (Sanctuary)

4:00 PM Youth Group (grades 6-12)

UPCOMING

Annual Meeting of the Congregation (Feb. 8)

Volunteer Appreciation Brunch (Feb. 15)

Ash Wednesday (Feb. 18)

Mobile Food Pantry Volunteering (Feb. 21)

Lent Study "Sermon on the Mount" (Begins Feb. 23)

Annual Meeting of the Congregation on Feb. 8

Join us on Sunday, February 8 at 11:00 AM in the sanctuary for our Annual Meeting of the Congregation. All members are encouraged to attend. Childcare through 4th grade will be provided in Rooms 105/106. The Annual Report will be emailed to active members. Printed copies are available in the narthex.

Volunteer Appreciation Brunch

Join us on Sunday, February 15, as we give thanks for our volunteers. We’ll celebrate together in worship and then invite everyone to continue the celebration with brunch in Fellowship Hall immediately following the service.

In Memoriam and Gratitude

Thank you to Nancy Bennet for her generous donation in support of our youth trips. Nancy's donation was made in memory of her son, Patrick Bennett, who passed away last July at the age of 30. Patrick, a 2013 LHS graduate, was confirmed here at First Pres and was an active participant in our youth ministry. The photo to the left was taken on an SHF Mission Trip to Maine in 2010.

Lent Devotion Writers: This Lent, we invite you to lend your voice to our church’s annual devotional series. Our theme, Hymns of Lent and Easter, will explore the prayers we sing—songs of lament, hope, repentance, and resurrection that have carried our faith through generations. Whether a hymn has shaped your spirituality, sustained you through a hard season, or opened your heart to new joy, your reflection matters. Writers of all ages and experience levels are welcome. Email Alex to sign up and help our congregation journey toward Easter, one hymn at a time!

"Sermon on the Mount" Book Study begins Monday, Feb. 23

This Lent, go deeper into the surprising blessings of the Beatitudes with a book study on Jesus’ Alternative Plan: The Sermon on the Mount by Fr. Richard Rohr. You’re invited to read along, but advance reading is not required to participate. Each week, Rev. Nicole Chapman-Farley will offer brief chapter summaries and guide the group into thoughtful conversation around the book’s themes and emphases.

Class meets Mondays in Lent:

2:00 PM — in person, Dougherty Room

6:00 PM — on Zoom

RSVP by Thursday, February 19 to receive all the details, including weekly reading selections and Zoom information.

Ash Wednesday Service

Join us in the sanctuary on Wednesday, February 18, at 7:00 PM for Ash Wednesday worship, marking the beginning of the Lenten season. Rev. Amy Heinrich will preach “From Ashes, We Rise Together” and the service will conclude with the imposition of ashes.

Libertyville Senior Center News

Click here to read the February update from our friends at the Libertyville Senior Center.

Flower Dedications

Honor a loved one or celebrate a special occasion with a beautiful floral arrangement in our worship spaces on Sunday mornings. The cost is $45. To make a dedication, fill out the form below or call the church at 847-362-2174.

Podcasts: Sunday sermons and our Anywhere Anytime Bible podcasts are available on the listening platform of your choice, including Spotify and Apple. 

How to contact a pastor or staff member

Call 847-362-2174 or email office@boxp.net.

Church Office Hours: M-F 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

Pastoral Emergencies

If you are a church member and need to reach a pastor in an emergency, please call 847-367-6460. Leave a message and a pastor will return your call as soon as they are able.

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