April 16, 2025

Please note that the church office will be closed on Monday, April 21.

For All Generations – Reveal Sunday Review

First Pres Family,

Three weeks ago we were asked to prayerfully make a financial commitment to the For All Generations campaign. Thus far, we have received a total of 144 commitments. Even as that number grows, I believe this is evidence that God is able to do far beyond all that we could ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20-21). With a tremendous amount of gratitude, we have received $2,317,668.49 in commitments to date. This represents 92 percent of the campaign’s target of 2.5 million dollars. 

I included the 49 cents as it’s indicative of the church-wide participation in this endeavor thus far. Those cents were part of what our children gathered and contributed. From the youngest to the oldest generation, you have enthusiastically committed to give towards an effort that will further our church’s mission of inviting all generations into a growing life with Jesus Christ.

As the chair of this campaign and on behalf of the Church Staff, Session, and Master Plan Committee, I want to thank you all for your participation and encourage you to continue in prayer as we proceed in finalizing and implementing the plans for refreshing and renovating our church campus and expanding our mission into the greater community.

Richard Lauber

Campaign Chair, For All Generations



Maundy Thursday, April 17

5:30 p.m. Dinner / 6:30 p.m. Service (childcare available)

10:00 a.m. Communion Service at Wyndemere

Good Friday, April 18

6:30 p.m. Service (childcare available)

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Easter Sunday, April 20

7:00 a.m. Sunrise Service

9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Easter Worship (childcare available)

Easter Sunday Message:

"Where's Jesus?" 

(John 20:1-18)

Kids Egg Hunt at 10:00 a.m.

Good Friday Special Music: During our Good Friday service, we will be blessed by the musical talents of Soprano, Alisa Jordheim and Baritone Lawrence Mitchell-Matthews. 

Ms. Jordheim is described by the San Francisco Chronicle as “vocally resplendent,” “powerful,” and possessing “impeccable coloratura.” Her 2024/25 role debuts include performances with Opera Western Reserve, the New Philharmonic, Opera Orlando, and Florentine Opera. Mr. Mitchell-Matthews has sung with local, national, and international orchestras, including the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the Singapore Chinese Orchestra, to name a few. His voice was described as rich, honey-toned, and crystal clear in the Charleston Herald.

In case you missed 

last week's worship, 

you can watch here.

New Adult Education Series Begins April 27

Adult Education will not be held on Easter Sunday, but resumes April 27 with a new series:

“The Transforming Fire of Divine Love”

Sundays, April 27-May 18

10:30 a.m. in Stewart Hall

Led by Dr. John Armstrong

The class will do a deep dive into the biblical teaching that “God is love.” How can this be true if God judges us and holds us accountable for how we live? Does God love everyone or just some of us? Why does this matter? These and many related questions will draw us into this subject. Dr. Armstrong is the author of the book “The Transforming Fire of Divine Love.” You can learn more about the book and see the video at thetransformingfire.com. Copies of the book will be available for purchase.

Maundy Thursday Dinner

April 17 – 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Note: The Maundy Thursday Dinner will replace The Table this week (normally held on Wednesdays), and is also the final week for The Table for the season.

WF Mission Trip Coffee

If you would like to place an order for "I Have a Bean" coffee, as part of the WF Mission Trip Fundraiser, please contact Hannah Curry by April 23.

Orders may be picked up on Sunday, April 27.

Women's Ministry

Dress-A-Girl Workshop

Tuesday, April 22 – 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. and

Wednesday, April 23 – 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Stewart Hall

Join us in sewing dresses for girls in other countries who don’t have access to new clothing. There are ways to help, even if you don’t use a sewing machine. Many hands will help to complete many dresses in a number of ways. Kits will be available for those unable to attend. Please RSVP to Jeanne Kovanda at jeannewkovanda@gmail.com if you plan to attend and if you will be bringing your own sewing machine. 

A Strawberry Brunch

Thursday, May 8 

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in Stewart Hall

Program details and RSVP here.

Men's Spring Breakfast

Men’s Spring Breakfast

Friday, April 25

7:00-8:00 a.m. in Stewart Hall

All members and friends of First Pres Wheaton are welcome to join us for the Men’s Spring Breakfast. Make plans to be a part of this morning of fellowship and hear a message from Pastor Kellen planned especially for the men of our church and community. The breakfast is FREE, but please RSVP here by Tuesday, April 22, or contact the church office. All are welcome! Bring a friend. 

Kids Ministry

Kids Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday

Sunday, April 20 – Starts at 10:00 a.m. Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday between services, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Families are invited to meet us in Stewart Hall before we head out to the courtyard to hunt for eggs! All children through 5th grade are invited to participate. Don’t forget to bring your basket.

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Kids Church will be taking place on Easter Sunday at both the 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. services. Children will begin in the Sanctuary and then leave for Kids Church to be able to experience an age-specific Easter story. Kids will receive an Easter gift and can bring a basket for the Egg Hunt at 10:00 a.m. in the Courtyard. 

Childcare is available during both services in LL103 for children ages 3 years and younger.

Youth Ministry

Genesis Middle School Ministry and WF High School Ministry are on Easter break this Sunday.

Calendar and Office Hours

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

The church office will be closed on Monday, April 21.