After each of our worship services, there are Prayer Companions stationed at the front of the sanctuary for any who want to share personal concerns or joys with someone who will pray with them. These prayer requests are held in confidence. If you have a prayer request for yourself or someone else, a prayer request box and cards are located at the Welcome Center. Please know that ALPHA Ministry will pray for your request and hold your prayers in confidence. |
| Weekly Tidings - February 12, 2012 |
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Sunday Morning Schedule 8:45 a.m. Adult Christian Education 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Fellowship We invite you to stop at our Welcome Center in the entryway. There you may ask questions and pick up written material about our ministries. Our nursery is available during adult education & worship for infants & children, birth to Kindergarten. |
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For more information about the Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) please explore our church website at www.pcop.us, our denomination’s website at www.pcusa.org and the website of our Chicago Presbytery at www.chicagopresbytery.org. |
Start your Lenten observance with this intentional act of worship. |
We Give Thanks to God… for the gift of Jesus Christ our PADS volunteers for the freedom to worship and enjoy Christian fellowship for peacemakers for God’s faithfulness and blessings |
The combined receipts of pledged and loose offerings received on January 29 were $4426.69. |
Christian Education Adult Education January 8 – February 19 Dr. Dempsey is facilitating a book discussion of Marcus Borg’s book Speaking Christian: Why Christian Words Have Lost Their Meaning and Power and How They Can Be Restored. Join us on February 26 as we begin a six week Lenten series. Do you wish you were closer to God? Many of us feel that way and long to do something about it. In this study, we will explore how, as Christians, we can experience intimacy with God, with ourselves, and with others. Join us as we aim to Live the Good Life Together. Classes will take place in the Cosby Room, Sunday mornings at 8:45 a.m. All are welcome. You do not have to participate in all of the classes to be a part of this study. Come and see! Child Care Provided. Thursday Morning Bible Study January 12 – February 16 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. This study covers the book of Galatians, a letter written by Paul encouraging the Christians in Galatia to return to the freedom that is found in a right relationship with Jesus. No previous Bible knowledge is necessary and all questions are good ones. The class is led by Dr. Dempsey. Child care available upon request. Mark Your Calendars! Vacation Bible School Summer 2012 June 18 - June 22 SKY: Where Everything Is Possible with God Mark 10:27 Nursery Supervisor Please stop by the Nursery to welcome and say hello to Cassidy Wagner who will be serving as our Nursery Supervisor at least through the end of the spring. Cassidy is a senior at Western Illinois University majoring in education and currently completing her student teaching in Chicago. Many of you already know Cassidy. For those who don’t, please introduce yourselves. |
Presbyterian Women All women are invited to join in our fellowship and Bible study by attending one of our circles on February 15. We will be studying Lesson 6 of Confessing the Beatitudes. Grace Circle meets at the church at 9:15 a.m. (child care provided). Lydia Circle will meet at 11:30 a.m. at Olive Garden restaurant in Arlington Heights for lunch, followed by study at the church. Rebecca Circle will meet at 7:00 p.m. at Sheila Ford’s home for study and dessert. Contact PW Moderator Judy Lundeen for more information. (847-358-4666 / judy@lundeens.org) Save the Dates! Women’s Retreat March 23-25, Friday - Sunday If you’ve never been, you don’t know what you’re missing! PW Churchwide Gathering in Orlando, FL July 17-22 Check out the February Tidings and PCOP Website for more information |
Christian Education for all ages Sunday School 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. Nursery (birth - 3 years) Education Wing Pre-K - Kindergarten Education Wing 1st - 4th Grades Education Wing 5th - 7th Grades Lower Level 8th - 12th Grades Library Adult Education: 8:45 - 9:30 a.m. Cosby Room |
| We Pray to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit |
We Pray For… the people of Syria Connie Wells, recovering from surgery Larry Knight, for continued healing those who are unemployed or underemployed wisdom for our world’s leaders Rev. Amy Snedeker, Chris Barr, Ron Roemer, Gloria Martin, Irene Hivon, Marge Ekeberg, Nancy Chierico, Ted Groft peace in our hearts, our families, our communities, our nation & our world |
Mission Souper Bowl of Caring Thank you to all who contributed to the Souper Bowl of Caring last Sunday! Our Sunday school kids collected almost $400 which will go to the Palatine Food Pantry. P.A.D.S. (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) On October 5, 2011, our doors opened to the homeless in our community, providing shelter, meals and fellowship every Wednesday evening through April 25, 2012. Each Wednesday evening we serve as a P.A.D.S. site, as many as 20-25 volunteers are needed for staffing in shifts. If you would like to volunteer to staff one of the shifts or join the clean-up crew, contact Rupal Taylor (847-821-9987 / hrdtaylor@yahoo.com) or Elaine Schmucker (847-776-5816). |
Member Directory Please stop by the Welcome Center to check your contact information in the draft version of a new directory and make any needed changes. Be sure to add your cell phone to the listing if you would like it included. |
Worship & Music Lent ‘n’ Soup Join us Wednesday evenings during Lent for supper and worship. (February 29, March 7, 14, 21 and 28) Supper begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by worship in the sanctuary at 7:30 p.m. |