Missions Archives | First Presbyterian Church of Glen Ellyn

Jul 20

Register for PIM Bike Ride, August 3, 2024

By Cathy Colten General News, Missions

Help First Pres mission partner, Partners in Mission, support a multi-year project to build a new Carpentry and Welding Shop on the campus of Kamwenge Secondary and Vocational School in Uganda. The Carpentry and Welding Shop will house more sophisticated tools, provide additional space, and accommodate an expanding number of...

Jun 27

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Refugee Mission Ministry Volunteers & Donations Needed

By Cathy Colten General News, Missions

Did you know that over 37 million refugees overseas are awaiting resettlement? And that last year over 4300 refugees were resettled in the Chicago area and DuPage County? Last year 16 volunteers from First Pres Glen Ellyn welcomed 7 families and individuals to DuPage County. This is an invitation to…

Jun 06

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Kids Are Making a Difference in Uganda

By Cathy Colten Missions

There are many ways that kids engage in missions here at First Pres. This year, children from Westminster Preschool and Children’s Ministry supported Partners In Mission (PIM) by collecting coins to help improve the agriculture program at the primary and secondary schools in Uganda. PIM is a mission partner of...

Jun 02

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Vacation Bible School Announcements

By Cathy Colten General News, Missions

Vacation Bible School Potluck | June 23 | 11am Join us for a VBS Sunday Potluck, in the gallery outside the Sanctuary and the preschool playground. Please bring a side dish to share. We will provide sandwiches and an ice cream sundae bar. For questions, contact Becky Waldbusser. Vacation Bible…

May 08

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Help Plant the YMEN Garden | June 2, 2024

By Cathy Colten General News, Missions

Join First Pres and the YMEN community in North Lawndale for a collaborative effort: planting vegetables in their community garden. This garden offers fresh produce to those in the North Lawndale Community. Situated at Cermak Road and Avers in Chicago, transportation via bus from First Pres will be arranged for...

May 07

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Montana Mission Trip 2024

By Cathy Colten Adults, Missions

Join us this summer as we travel to the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Northeast Montana for our annual Mission trip, July 13-19, 2024. This intergenerational trip is one that First Pres Glen Ellyn has been leading for many years. We would invite you to join us, participating in the...

May 06

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Heidi’s House: A Beacon of Hope for Refugees in DuPage County

By Cathy Colten Missions

Exciting news from Exodus World Service, Susan Odom, recently shared an update Last year a portion of First Pres Glen Ellyn's Mission grant went to Exodus World Service. They were then able to launch Heidi’s House a drop-in center dedicated to supporting refugees and volunteers in Wheaton. Susan Odom the Executive Director...

May 02

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Transforming Lives: Kids Alive in Constanza Receives a Gift of Mobility

By Cathy Colten Missions

Exciting news from the Dominican Republic, Fred O'Brien, representing Kids Alive in Constanza, recently shared an update The Kids Alive team has acquired a 34-passenger bus, made possible by the generous capital grant funds provided by First Presbyterian Church of Glen Ellyn. The purchase marks a significant milestone for the...

Nov 29

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Outreach Christmas Store 2023

By Cathy Colten Family, General News, Missions

It's starting to feel a lot like Christmas and the Outreach Christmas Store is coming soon! This year we’ll be collecting 1000 hats for families in need. To participate you can: 1. Hats: Buy three kid or adult size winter hats and mittens by Wednesday, December 6 and put them under the...

Oct 30

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Needlework Circle Sale | November 12, 2023

By Cathy Colten Adults, General News, Missions

As usual, there will be hand-knitted hats which you may purchase (3/$15) and donate to Outreach Community Center. You’ll also find a variety of sewn, quilted, and crocheted items which will make lovely gifts for everyone on your list — including yourself! And new this year — beautiful calligraphy Scripture...

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Register for PIM Bike Ride, August 3, 2024

Refugee Mission Ministry Volunteers & Donations Needed

Kids Are Making a Difference in Uganda

Vacation Bible School Announcements

Help Plant the YMEN Garden | June 2, 2024

Montana Mission Trip 2024

Heidi’s House: A Beacon of Hope for Refugees in DuPage County

Transforming Lives: Kids Alive in Constanza Receives a Gift of Mobility

Outreach Christmas Store 2023

Needlework Circle Sale | November 12, 2023

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