In this week's Parish Life:

We're excited that so many children and adults are joining us on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. in Fellowship Hall for our new intergenerational Faith Formation programming. Everyone is welcome and if you haven't attended, we hope you'll join us this week!

The Nursery opens at at 8:45 a.m. for children under 3. If you’d like to participate by Zoom, please register in advance here.

The Rev. Dr. Brian R. Paulson is leading worship in the Sanctuary on Sunday. His sermon is titled How do you do it?" and the scripture for this Sunday are Psalm 40 and John 1:35-51. Charles Murphy will be leading the Chapel Music Team.

Our worship service is livestreamed at 10 a.m. on YouTube and will be recorded for those who wish to view it later in the day. Click here to download our worship bulletin.

The flowers this Sunday are placed to the glory of God by Chip and Melanie Hammond Clark in memory of Lynn Hammond Bowles, Melanie’s mother, who passed away on October 1st; and by Mary Slight in honor of the many ministries at First Pres.

To make a flower dedication, click this link, call the church office at 847-362-2174, or send an email to [email protected].

Junior High and Senior High Youth are having a barn party tonight (Sunday, Oct. 10) at the Townander Barn in Hawthorn Woods. JHF will gather from 4 - 5:30 p.m. and SHF will gather from 7-9 p.m. Check your email for a message from Rev. Kara with the address or you can send her an email.

Congratulations to Rosemary Monahan for her induction Thursday into the Libertyville Senior Citizens Hall of Fame.

She was nominated by the First Presbyterian Church of Libertyville for her deep commitment to helping others in the church and the greater community.

Rosemary is a ruling Elder, chair of our Congregational Care & Evangelism Committee, a professional facilitator who leads our Caregiver Support Group, and an executive coach who is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations stretch and grow to achieve their full potential. 

“During the 2009 recession, Rosemary started a ministry of coaching and support that went far beyond the walls of our church and into the community with a network of care,” said the Rev. Dr. Brian R. Paulson. Rosemary is founder and president of Improve-ization, an Executive Coaching Practice; and executive director of The Job Search Circle, a professional support network of 3,500 executives in the greater Chicago-Milwaukee area who are, or have been, in transition.

“Rosemary’s creative and courageous leadership is remarkable,” said the Rev. Amy Heinrich. "When Rosemary’s 83-year-old mother (now deceased) was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2007, Rosemary became a caregiver and entered into the brave new world of gerontology and assisted living, becoming a vocal and relentless advocate for caregiver education and better institutional care."

She feels keenly the responsibility to ‘pay it forward’ and help others navigate the twists and turns of the mental health care system, create a community of caregivers for support and education, and advocate for those who have no voice.

“Rosemary is committed, passionate, relational, practical, and endlessly creative,” said Rev. Ryan Wallace. “She’s the kind of leader you call upon when you absolutely, positively need something done the right way.”

We are blessed by Rosemary and celebrate her gifts for the whole community.

The church building is now open, with enhanced security during hours when groups are not meeting inside the building. In-person worship is happening each Sunday and fall programing is in full swing! The church is also offering new forms of worship and education on Sunday mornings to accommodate both on-campus and remote participation.

To be more specific, the preliminary budgets for 2022 and beyond are currently projecting deficits at the current revenue and spending levels. To ensure we have the resources required to pay for staff, church programs and mission outreach, all church members and friends are encouraged to submit a generous giving estimate for 2022 and prayerfully consider an increase in financial support going forward.

1.  Operate remote controls for two video cameras, framing shots in a visually appealing way.

2.   Select camera shots and computer graphics by operating the video switcher which is used to present the church service to viewers at home.

1.   Place microphones for singers and musicians

2.   Operate the audio mixer, setting levels and mixing sound, to provide a great presentation of music and speech to congregants attending live and viewing the live stream at home.

3.    Rehearse with the band make sure musicians can hear themselves and to ensure quality sound mix of the music during service on Sunday.

Interested? Have questions? Contact Jim Henning at [email protected] or (847) 989-3707

Most churches are multi-generational places where all ages gather for a variety of activities—usually separated by age. Becoming intergenerational is an active choice that will enrich the faith of all God's people. We'll look at several ways to build community and nurture relationships across generations in worship, fellowship, education and service, as well as some of the compelling research that underscores the importance of intergenerational ministry.

Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 20 from 7-8:30 p.m. on Zoom for this class led by Wendy Claire Barrie. She’s the author of Faith at Home: A Handbook for Cautiously Christian Parents, and is finishing up her second book, The Church Post-Sunday School: How to Be Intergenerational and Why it Matters. She’s a writer, editor, speaker, and longtime Christian educator, and the Canon for Intergenerational Ministries at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Mark in Seattle, Washington.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsc-2tqjgrHt3egelezDC-sK13dGpEcD2w

On Sunday, Oct. 24, your Deacon Hospitality Committee will be hosting a Fall Fest immediately after our worship service. 

This will be an outdoor event where you can sip on some coffee or apple cider, enjoy a Lee's Donut, and even decorate your own pumpkin to take home!

Join us on Oct. 24 to help us welcome the change of seasons, and don't forget to bring a friend! Please contact Lisa Mehta or Sue Fosmoen for details.

Theology on Tap on Sunday, Oct 24 at 4 p.m.

The search for a new Faith Formation Coordinator is on! You can read the job description here.

Please share this job opportunity with anyone you think might be a good fit to join our ministry team.

Interested candidates should send their resume to [email protected].

Questions? Contact the co-chairs of the search committee—Jennie Bucciero ([email protected]) and Gail Starr([email protected]).

If you are available to help now or at any time over the next seven months please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BA8AF23A5FA7-first1 

Feel free to reach out to Dave Marsden with any questions or concerns.

On the fourth Saturday of each month, our church helps moving furniture and other household items from Love INC's Gurnee warehouse to the residence of a Lake County neighbor in need of a fresh start.

There is no minimum age requirement, but volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and be old enough to physically help move items and out of the truck. Click here to sign up.

The Libertyville Senior Center offers a number of programs and services for seniors in our community. You may access their monthly newsletter by clicking the blue button below.

The church office is staffed Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call 847-362-2174 when you arrive and someone will come to the office entrance on Douglas Ave.

Phone: Call 847-362-2174.

Email: [email protected] (emails go to a member of the administrative team and will be forwarded to the appropriate person).

Pastoral Emergencies: Please call 847-367-6460 if you are church member and need to reach a pastor in an emergency. Leave a message and a pastor will return your call as soon as they are able.