Who's In Charge Here?
Great question!
Take a look at Wesley Café Sunday morning. Most of our decision-making groups have displays that indicate their mission, responsibilities, and members. We are blessed with a large number of engaged, committed, and faithful leaders!
United Methodist Men's Breakfast
To all the men of First Church(young, old or somewhere in-between), you
are invited to the monthly meeting of the United Methodist Men on
October 3, 2015. Please join us for good food, good fellowship and a
good program. We gather for fellowship at 7:15, devotions and breakfast
at 7:30 and conclude by 9:00 for you to enjoy the rest of the day's busy
Troop 158 Scout Fest is here!
Calling all Boys 5th-10th Grade. Boy Scout Troop 158 of Crystal Lake is inviting you and your family to check us out!
When: Saturday October 10th, 2015, 2:00p.m. - Sunday October 11th, 10:00a.m.
Where: Nunda Township Offices, 3510 Bay Road, Crystal Lake, IL 60012
Schedule: (Come to whichever parts you can!)
2:00 - 6:00p.m. - Scout Activities to include: Monkey Bridge Crossing, Cooking (Doughnuts, deserts), Capture the Flag, Water Bottle Rocketry, Obstacle Course, and more
6:00 - 7:00p.m. - Hamburger and Hot Dog Dinner (see below for details*)
7:00p.m. - Campfire fun and flag retirement ceremony (wear your uniforms)
Overnight - Campout (bring your own tent, sleeping bag, adult, etc.)
Please reserve your spot at dinner or the overnight by calling Troop 158 (
Jim McGregor, Scoutmaster at (H) 815-477-7859, (C) 815-307-5319) by
Thursday, October 8.
Annual Church Conference
Tuesday, October 27
7:00 p.m. - Sanctuary
Join us we celebrate this past year at First Church and look forward to 2016. Elgin district superintendent and former First Church associate pastor, Reverend Heath will share a message. Afterwards there will be a short meeting to discuss church business. All are encouraged to attend.
Peace Of Christ Women's Conference
November 13 - 14
Looking to find the peace of Christ in a distracting world? Join us for this two day conference here at First Church. Chrystal Evans Hurst (daughter of Dr Tony Evans) loves to encourage other women to love the Lord, love their families, and to love themselves. Learn more and sign up today at:
PeaceOfChristConference.org
New Member Orientation
Sunday, November 8
12:00 - 2:00 p.m. - Wesley Hall
On Sunday, November 8th, noon - 2 p.m., Pastor Scott will lead a new member orientation group for those interested in exploring a deeper relationship with First Church as their church home. There is no obligation to join the church if you choose to attend. This is an engaging time of information and conversation as you consider your spiritual path at this time and season of your life.
Lunch will be provided. You will also have the opportunity to meet some of the other staff members and leaders of the congregation.
If you would like to participate, please RSVP by
emailing Janet Yaworski or call 815-459-0785 in the church office of indicate your reservation on the tear off tab of the bulletin and place it in the offering.
Child care is provided.
Rummage Sale
Drop off and set up - Oct 20 - 22
Sales dates - Oct 22 - 24
The United Methodists Women will be holding their fall rummage sale. If you have unused items such as household items, Fall and Winter clothing, books, linens or toys in good condition, consider donating it for the rummage sale. The money raised is used to benefit various ministries and organizations with the church and community.
Visit us online or
email Marion Neiswander to learn more.
Emmaus Walk Next Weekend
The First Church Emmaus Community is pleased to announce that Bob Basile, Don Chinlund, and Dom Zinanni will be attending the Walk to Emmaus next weekend.
Advent By Candlelight
Calling all ladies of the church...
Do you love decorating for Christmas or entertaining? If so, the United Methodist Women have an opportunity for you. We are in need of several table hostesses for our upcoming Advent by Candlelight dinner. This beautiful event will be on Friday, December 4, 2015 at 6:00 PM in Wesley Hall. That afternoon between 11:00 AM-5:00 PM you will set an elegant table for ten guests. The color theme and décor is of your choosing. You invite seven guests to sit at your table with you and leave the other two seats open for ladies who sign up at church. In order for the evening to be a success we need to get our table hostesses in place by mid-October. If this is a gift you would like to share, please
email Susan Kovack for more details on becoming a table hostess.
The Way & The Word Adult Sunday School
Class is planning on studying Philippians this year led again by Don Rosborough. We are back in the same room - 216, but slightly earlier - 10:30 a.m. Our regular Worship Service is now called Cornerstone and it begins at 9:15. Everyone is welcome. We will spend the first part of the Class discussing the Sermon, then Joys & Concerns, and then the Assigned Scripture. We plan to use the Study Guide by N.T. Wright as a guide. It is available now in the Church Office for $7(exact change preferred). Please bring your Study Bible and any commentaries or outside readings you might have. We will be done just before noon (especially when the Bears play at home). For more information
email Don
UMW Book Talk
Meets the second Monday of the month at 1:00 PM in the church library. The group meets Sept - May. All are welcome.
Camille King (815-404-3147) or
Penny Pelkey (815-477-2101)
Oct. 12 A Spool of Blue Thread by Ann Tyler
Many of those who attend our community dinners each Sunday evening lack some of the most basic items. In the Narthex is a box for those who wish to donate winter socks, handkerchiefs, bandanas, mittens, hats and scarfs to help those who need them. These items are available to anyone in need.
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