Sunday, August 4

Communion Worship

10:00 AM Combined Worship (Chapel)

11:00 AM Social Hour (Social Hall)

Monday, August 5

10:30 AM Storypoint Senior Living Worship Service (Offsite)

Tuesday, August 6

7:00 AM Men's Bible Study (Zoom)

7:00 PM Women’s Concert Gathering (Independence Grove)

Wednesday, August 7

7:30 AM Breakfast & Bible (Zoom)

4:00 PM PADS Food Donation Drop-off (Sanctuary Narthex)

Friday, August 9

7:00 PM Junior High/Senior High Summer Cookout & Movie (Courtyard)

Saturday, August 10

8:30 AM God’s Gardeners (Winchester Road garden)

12:30 PM 4th-5th Grade & Family Bike/Scooter Ride (Independence Grove)

Sunday, August 11

Blessing of the Backpacks

10:00 AM Combined Worship (Sanctuary)

11:00 AM Outdoor Social Hour (Portico)

1:30 PM Green Oaks Senior Living Worship Service (Offsite)

5:00 PM Mosaic Hub Prayer & Worship (Waukegan High School)

UPCOMING EVENTS

Women's Concert Gathering (August 6)

Junior/Senior High Cookout & Movie (August 9)

Fourth & Fifth Grade Bike/Scooter Ride (August 10)

Blessing of the Backpacks (August 11)

Mobile Food Pantry (August 17)

Music Department Social Hour (August 18)

Sunday School Teacher Training (August 18)

Confirmation Parent & Mentor Meeting (August 18)

Confirmation Retreat (August 23-24)

Sunday School Sneak Peak Party (August 25)

Rally Day Fall Kickoff (September 8)

First Day of Sunday School (September 8)

Summer Book Discussions (September 15 & 18)

Summer Worship Schedule

Our contemporary and traditional worship services are combined through Labor Day.

Communion Worship on Sunday

Join us on Sunday at 10 a.m. for combined summer worship in the chapel. Rev. Dr. Brian R. Paulson is preaching. The service will also be available on our YouTube channel.

Flower Dedication

The flowers on Sunday are placed to the glory of God by Gale and Dave Dewar in gratitude to God for their 30th wedding anniversary on July 30.

Sermon Podcasts

Podcasts of previous Sunday sermons are available on the listening platform of your choice, including Spotify, Apple, and YouTube Music. The links are also available on our website at www.firstpreslibertyville.org/podcasts. New podcasts are generally uploaded midweek.

Flower Calendar

If you'd like to honor a loved one or celebrate a special occasion by dedicating a floral arrangement to be used in our worship spaces on Sunday mornings, please fill out the form below or call the church office at 847-362-2174.

School Supply Drive

Your donations help the Deacons provide backpacks and school supplies to Mobile Food Pantry families, Waukegan to College, and Hope Technology and Education Center. Scan the QR code with the camera on your phone or go directly to the online giving link at onrealm.org/FirstPresbyteri4662/give/schoolsupplies.

Women's Summer Concert on Tuesday, August 6

Women’s Ministry invites you to enjoy an evening of live music with your church friends! This coming Tuesday, They're going to see “Mississippi Heat” at 7 p.m. at Independence Grove. Please call or text Ruth Schneider at 847-274-4249 no later than noon on Tuesday so we know who is attending. We can carpool from the church or you can meet us at the concert venue.

JHF & SHF Summer Cookout & Movie

All middle school and high school students are invited to a cookout in the courtyard on Friday, August 9 from 7-10 PM. Please bring a side dish or dessert. Friends are welcome, too! Learn more and RSVP here or email mhuber@boxp.net.

4th & 5^th Grade Fellowship: The Family Bike & Scooter Ride has been rescheduled to Saturday, August 10 from 12:30-2:00 PM at Independence Grove. 

Sunday School Teachers Needed: We are seeking Sunday School teachers for all age groups this fall! No prior experience is required. We will have a teacher training on August 18. Can you help one or even two Sundays a month? Email mhuber@boxp.net or call the church at 847-362-2174 with any questions.

Blessing of the Backpacks on August 11

Students of all ages are invited to bring their backpacks or school bags to worship on Sunday, August 11 for a blessing of the backpacks. We’ll send them off into the new year with a backpack tag which reminds them how loved they are by God and this church.

PADS Food Collection

Drop off on Wednesdays between 4-6 PM in the Sanctuary Narthex. Please only bring items from the list below:

Breakfast: Bagels, cream cheese, instant oatmeal, store-bought muffins, granola or breakfast bars, meal replacement drinks

Lunch: Crackers, chips, ramen noodle cups or packages, protein bars, tuna or chicken salad packs, beef jerky, microwave popcorn, Jell-O cups, apple sauce pouches

Dinner: Non-perishable microwave dinners, canned baked beans, mac and cheese in boxes or cups, canned chili, microwave rice packs, sardines

Drinks: Apple or fruit juice packs, water bottles, hot chocolate packs, small containers of milk

Other: Can openers, plastic cutlery and plates, baby food

Libertyville Senior Update

Click here to read the August newsletter from our friends at the Libertyville Senior Center.

How to contact a pastor or staff member

Call 847-362-2174 or email office@boxp.net. Regular office hours are Monday-Friday 9 AM - 4 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.

Beware of Scams!

To avoid falling victim to scams, please verify the sender's email address before responding to any messages that appear to be from our pastors or staff. Our pastors only send email from boxp.net and will never make personal requests for money, gift cards, or any kind of assistance through email. If you have any doubts, please call the church office at 847-362-2174 to verify before taking any action.