Day Apart 2012
Women are invited to First Presbyterian for an inspiring Day Apart featuring renowned speaker Sandy Alcorn. “She Lives Her Life as a Gift” will be the focus of the event on Saturday, Feb 11th from 9:00am – 2:30pm. Jesus is the greatest gift ever given. How can we apply our hearts toward wisdom and be intentional about our spiritual legacy? How can we pass on to generations who follow us a sense of hope and trust in a present, faithful God?
Sandy is a member of First Presbyterian and wife of Charlie Alcorn. She raised her children (Chadand Andy) in Glen Ellyn. She served on the faculty of GeorgeWilliams College in Downers Grove, teaching in the graduate school of social work. She also served as Dean of the School of Social Work at Aurora University. Sandyhas a passion for women’s development and working with groups of women.
Tickets for Day Apart will be $20 (includes catered lunch) and can be purchased starting Jan 8. All women in the community are welcome to attend this inspiring event, so please help us spread the word! Tickets can be purchased by calling First Pres at 630- 469-2007.
Come to Lunch Bunch! Wed. Feb 15 at Noon, in the Gathering Place
Adults are invited to enjoy a catered, hot lunch which includes a specially prepared home-made dessert. Following lunch, speakers Fred and Carol Miller will present: “The Clang of Arms Be Heard No More.”
When Fred’s mother died, he inherited all of the family’s historical documents. Included in the documents, were the diaries and letters written by his great-grandfather James while he served as a Union soldier in the Civil War. Fred would tell you that he had never had any interest whatsoever about the Civil War. But all that changed after he read James’ compelling diaries and correspondence to his wife describing life as a soldier and then later as a prisoner of war at Andersonville Prison in Georgia. You will be captivated by the Millers’ presentation as they share James’ personal written reflections. The Civil War will not be seen as an event in history, but the story of one man living out an extraordinary life of faith.
Donation for lunch is $6 – served at 12:15pm. Invite a friend to join you!