Sunday, December 16, 4-6pm Join us for this multi-generational event! Meet in the Gathering Place outside the Sanctuary for a quick warm-up. Then head out into the neighborhood with friends from YMEN to spread good cheer and collect canned goods for the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry. After caroling, meet in the Gathering Place for…
Third graders in the First Pres community (including Spark & Ignite participants) are presented with their very own Bibles at both services on Sunday, October 14. We’d love to include your child! If you would like your 3rd grader to receive a Bible, please contact David Profitt, Children’s Ministry Director.
On Sunday, October 14, join us after the second service for food, music, and fun at the Lake Ellyn Boathouse. From 11:30 am-1:30 pm, enjoy a BBQ lunch from Chuck’s Barbecue; live music including Blues, Gospel, and Contemporary songs; and lots of activities, fun and fellowship. RSVP: there are lots…
Interested in sharing (or growing in) your gifts as a musician, artist or A/V technician? First Pres is looking to expand its worship ministry teams. Whether you are seasoned or just a beginner, we want to invest in cultivating strong teams who can serve during our Sunday services and beyond….
Online Registration for Spark begins August 1! Spark is a fantastic after school program for 1st-5th graders. It meets on Wednesdays, 3:45-5:30pm, September 26 – March 13 and is open to all children in the community. Questions? Contact: David Profitt. Register here!
Thanks to a super team of volunteers, 4th at First was huge success. The Glen Ellyn community enjoyed hotdogs, chips and lemonade. Kids were thrilled with trinkets handed out by Sue Clary. David Fahey and Jeff West quarterbacked the volunteer team: Gertzens, McAndrews, Retlenys, Floods, Kocherts, Kramers, Michalczyks, Clauss’s. John Day served as purchasing agent for food/supplies and he served on the grilling…
July 23-27, 9-11:30am at Forest Glen Elementary School Does your 1st-5th grade child have the gift of compassion? There is a great opportunity for children to use their compassion muscles this summer without leaving town. By participating in a camp sponsored by First Pres, and run by Victory Sports and Glen Ellyn Children’s…
We had an awesome week with over 275 area children learning to PRAY! P= Parent, to remember God is our Father! R= Remember, to remember what God wants for us! A= Ask for what you need, and ask for forgiveness! Y= Yes! Say yes to Jesus! Check out every kids’…
July 4, 11am (or earlier for curb-side seats) on the Front Lawn Join us for hot dogs, lemonade, live music and a spectacular front row seat at the Glen Ellyn 4th of July parade which kicks off at noon. Bring your blanket or lawn chair and be part of this celebration…
VBS is June 18-22, 9:30-Noon & Sunday June 24 We’ll be teaching many kids from the community about prayer. Using the prayer that Jesus taught all of us to pray, we’ll be learning and praying alongside the children. This is what we will be learning: • Parent – God is…
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