News
Church Membership Directory Updates
Posted on May 16, 2013 |
Our new Church Directory will be mailed out in September. That means we need your up-to-date contact information. Please check your copy of the 2012-2013 Directory of Members (light pink cover). If your information in the directory is still accurate, do nothing. If there are changes—phone numbers, children who have left home, new address or whatever—please send your correct information to Paula Spahr, pspahr@firstpres-fw.org or 426-7421 x101.…
Read More »New Members
Posted on April 29, 2013 |
Thirteen new members were received into FPC membership during the 11:00am worship service Sunday, April 28. They are: Holly Bluhm, Allen Boyd, Marta Hilworth, John and Kristi Hurley, Benjamin and Lauren Knoop, John and Abigail Noble, Shirley Sona, Carl Tribble, Michael White, and Nicole Woods.
Read More »Prayer Room
Posted on April 28, 2013 |
Room 300 has been transformed into a quiet space. The prayer room is open during regular church office hours for anyone to come in, to pray to, or listen for God. Please use this wonderful room, and more importantly, enjoy some time alone with our God!
Read More »Rev. Arianne Lehn Completes Boston Marathon; Family Safe
Posted on April 16, 2013 |
FPC Associate Pastor Arianne Lehn has completed the famed Boston Marathon. Her time was 3 hours 27 minutes 52 seconds. .Running on her birthday, Arianne’s time raised $3,260 in pledges from church members for “Be a Match,” an organization promoting bone marrow donation, such as that received by her father. The family reports they are safe from the series of explosions, which occured about an hour after Arianne crossed the finish…
Read More »Giant Garage Sale Continues
Posted on April 12, 2013 |
Hundreds of bargain hunters turned out Saturday morning for the opening of the 2nd Annual FPC Garage Sale. The free event in McKay Hall continues Saturday, April 13, 9:00am to 4:00pm. Check out pictures in the website Photo Gallery. All proceeds support church charities and ministries.
Read More »Music Series April 14
Posted on April 01, 2013 |
The WHEATON COLLEGE MEN’S GLEE CLUB, now in its 105th year, continues to provide a unique combination of Christian witness, musical vitality, and esprit de corps. Whether it’s a lively spiritual, a Bach motet, a Russian hymn, or a catchy secular song, there will be something for everyone. The free concert begins at 4:00pm in the Sanctuary. A free-will offering will be taken.
Read More »Confirmands Welcomed March 10
Posted on March 10, 2013 |
Five youth were confirmed and welcomed into FPC membership at the 11:00am worship service March 10. They are Colin Dorian, Ashby Drummond, Suzi Heller, Sierra Serban, and Sydney Serban. Three additional youth will be confirmed April 14 as part of the Korean Language Ministry.
Read More »Church and Society Award to Sharon Hedeen
Posted on February 19, 2013 | General
Sharon Hedeen is this year’s recipient of the Elaine Wareham Award, announced during the February 3 annual meeting of the congregation. Sharon was recognized for her longtime and constant involvement at FPC, including leadership efforts with the monthly “Everyone a Neighbor Day” outreach. The award was established the 1983 death of member Elaine Wareham, whose example showed that Christian witness should extend beyond the local church and be a…
Read More »Lenten Fish & Loaves Collection
Posted on February 14, 2013 | General
Canned tuna or salmon and boxes of crackers are being collected on the table beside the Church Office. Please bring your donations anytime during the weeks of Lent.
Read More »“My Faith Journey: Influences Along the Way”
Posted on February 10, 2013 | General
The 2013 Lenten Series continues weekly through Sunday, March 17. Each program includes a lunch following the 11:00am Worship Service ($7.00 per person, $15.00 maximum per family). The program begins at 1:00pm. The speakers for coming Sundays are Feb. 24, Rev. Arianne Lehn; March 3, Dr. Michael Spath; March 10, Rev. Fred Hasecke, Pastor Emeritus, Trinity English Lutheran Church; and March 17, Rev. Jeff Lehn.
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