Prayers Priscilla Arndt, Laura & Mary Bowers, Edith Clay, Pam

Prayers
Priscilla Arndt, Laura & Mary Bowers, Edith Clay, Pam
Diener, Beth Foster, Douglas Galbraith, Ron Gearring,
Herbert Gefvert, Jean Hall, Laura Heffel, Chris Isely,
Bobbie Johnson, Diane Logan, Liz & Frank Markel,
Stephen Moore, Diane Olson, Carole Pryzby, Jean Rahl,
Fran Savage, Billy Ray Thomas, Jim VanNess and Rose
Wright.
Norma Cox – in rehab at Alden Estates
A memorial service for Don Kline will be held in Tittle
Chapel on April 11 at 11:00 a.m.
A memorial service for Norm Raedle will be held here
on Saturday, March 21 at 10:00 a.m.
Worship & Fellowship
Thank you to Senior Pastor Dean Francis and his culinary
staff for a delicious meal served at the annual Appalachia
Service Project (ASP) fundraiser last night. Also, thank you
to Steve Tomick, ASP Director of Development, Jane
Cheema, Pastor of Youth and Family Ministry, and all of
the fine youth of our church, on a successful fundraiser.
Please keep the members of our Adult ASP trip in your
prayers this week as they travel to and from Jonesville, VA.
Lenten Potlucks will take place every Wednesday from
6:00-7:00 p.m. February 25-March 25 in the dining room.
Main dish provided; bring a side dish or salad to share.
Got Sabbath? – This theme for Lent 2015 reminds us to
practice Sabbath time whenever and however we can. We
invite you to share your experiences of Sabbath time and to
check our Facebook page to read others’. Send your
reflections to Bonny Roth at bonny@faithatfirst.com.
Need a break? Tittle Chapel is open for individual prayer
during Lent every Sunday 9:00-10:30 a.m. and Wednesday
5:00-6:00 p.m. Drop in for a few Sabbath moments.
On the Same Page book group will meet on Wednesday,
March 25 at 7:45 p.m. at the home of Cherie Asante. This
month we are discussing The Girl You Left Behind by JoJo
Moyes.
Got transportation? Several members need rides to
worship on Sunday. Congregational Care Committee is
forming teams of drivers who serve one or two Sundays a
month. Please let Bonny Roth know what you can do to
support this important ministry at bonny@faithatfirst.com.
It’s that time of year again! Softball is back! Calling all
women and men interested in being a part of an awesome
fellowship group! Never played softball before? That is ok!
Come to an informational meeting Sunday, March 29 after
worship in Glenna Hall. To join the team, email
katherine@faithatfirst.com ASAP before spots fill up!
Young Adults pizza and game night! Join us Monday,
March 23 (Re-scheduled from Feb.), at 7:00 p.m. in Glenna
Hall. No cost. RSVP to katherine@faithatfirst.com.
Children’s and Youth Ministry
Save the date for summer 2015! Online registration
is now open for:
Creation Camp, June 15-18
Rockford Mission Trip, June 24-27
Vacation Bible School, July 6-9
Music and the Arts Camp, July 13-15
ASP, July 18-25
Children in Action Camp, July 27-30
Family Camp, August 14-16.
R&R Youth Broomball today from 4:30-6:30 p.m! Meet
at Centennial Ice Rink in Wilmette, 2300 Old Gleview Rd.
$10/youth. Friends are welcome!
During this Lenten season, Children’s Chapel will be
accepting gently used (or new) children’s books, towels,
blankets and twin-sized bedding. Donations will be given
to the YWCA of Evanston. These items will be collected in
the Children’s Chapel through Palm Sunday, March 29.
Adult Education in Lent
Young Adult Class – Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in Dean’s
Office. Twenty- and thirty-somethings gather weekly to
study together and support each other’s faith journey.
OC3B (One Church, Three Books) – Weeks of March 1, 8,
15 & 22. Various times. Our small groups are well on their
way, but copies of each book are available for $10 or $15
in the office.
Mission and Outreach
Bundled Blessings is having a volunteer day next
Sunday after worship in Great Hall. We are hoping to
bundle lots of diapers as we anticipate serving over 150
children next month! As we add partners/children to our
ministry, your help is invaluable! Thank you so much for
whatever time you can give us on March 22.
We will be making sack lunches for Connections for the
Homeless at 11:30 a.m. in Great Hall today.
March 28 is the first collection day for the October 24
rummage sale. Bring your contributions between 9:0011:00 a.m. to Great Hall on that day. Look for our posters
in Fountain Foyer and Great Hall with more information.
Today’s Worship Leadership, Sunday, March 15
Preacher: Bonny Roth
Liturgist: Jane Cheema & Dean Francis
Time With Children: Jane Cheema
First Church Gospel Choir
Director of Music and Organist:
David Castillo Gocher
Assistant Choir Director: Ace Gangoso
Bass: Philip Castleberry Drums: Curtis Vamarasi
Greeter/Usher Team Captain: Jim Champlin
Sound System: Steve Brawn & Eric Pryzby
Crossbearer: Geoff Renk
The altar flowers are given today by Mary Jo Howe
in loving memory of Larry Howe.
Sanctuary Attendance last Sunday: 292
This Week at First Church
Sunday, March 15
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Chapel Open For Prayer
Sunday School Classes
Bundled Blessings Meeting
One Church, Three Books
One Church, Three Books, Parent Group
Choir Rehearsal
Worship Service
Fellowship
Eucharist
Sack Lunch Making
Capital Campaign Meeting
R&R Youth Group Road trip
Saving Jesus
Tuesday, March 17
Mission and Outreach Meeting
Fellowship Meeting
Wednesday, March 18
Thursday, March 19
9:00 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
11:35 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
4:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Tittle Chapel
Various Locations
Dining Room
Conference Room & Room K
Room 24
Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Great Hall
Tittle Chapel
Kitchen
Conference Room
Centennial Ice Rink in Wilmette
Glenna Hall
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Glenna Hall
Conference Room
Adult ASP Mission Trip Leaves
Covenant Bible Study
Staff Meeting
Children’s Choir Rehearsal
Lent Potluck Dinner
Bell Choir Rehearsal
God’s Story, Our Stories
Read, Pray, Love
Journey Youth Group
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Nominating Committee Meeting
early
9:45 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Back Parking Lot
Glenna Hall
Conference Room
Choir Room
Dining Room
Choir Room
Room K
Glenna Hall
Great Hall/Room J
Choir Room
Conference Room
Adult ASP Mission Trip
One Church, Three Books
Soup Kitchen
Marketing/PR Committee Meeting
12:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Jonesville, VA
Glenna Hall & Conference Room
Dining Room
Conference Room
Friday, March 20
Adult ASP Mission Trip
Saturday, March 21
Adult ASP Mission Trip
Norm Raedle Memorial Service
10:00 a.m.
Jonesville, VA
Sanctuary
Adult ASP Mission Trip Returns
Children’s Council Meeting
Chapel Open For Prayer
Sunday School Classes
One Church, Three Books
One Church, Three Books, Parent Group
Choir Rehearsal
Worship Service
Fellowship
Bundled Blessings Volunteer Opportunity
Eucharist
Sack Lunch Making
Capital Campaign Meeting
Organ Dedication Concert
Saving Jesus
late
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
9:15 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
11:35 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
2:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
Back Parking Lot
Room 24
Tittle Chapel
Various Locations
Conference Room & Room K
Room 24
Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Great Hall
Great Hall
Tittle Chapel
Kitchen
Conference Room
Tittle Chapel
Glenna Hall
Sunday, March 22
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Jonesville, VA