February 15, 2010 - First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest

February 15, 2010Volume X, N O. 4Dan O'Neil, PersonnelCommittee Moderatorreported that he is "very confident thatour church is heading into 2010 in strongcondition from a personnel standpoint.We are very blessed to have such anoutstanding team of talented, dedicatedindividuals here at First Presbyterian."HIGHLIGHTS OF DAN'S REPORT:A Staffing Plan has been developedthat has the people resources necessaryto carry out our mission, with highlevels of pastoral and administrativeexcellence and fair compensation forand proper motivation of our staff.These ideals are balanced against thecurrent realities of economic uncertainty.Staffing Levels show that we have theright people to achieve the goals laidout by Session when the demand forpastoral care is great. Currently we areback to staffing levels of early 2008before Reverends Day and Dempseydeparted. We have three full-timepastors on staff (Christine Chakoian,Corey Nelson, and Erik Dailey) andtwo part-time pastors (Amy Pagliarellaand Kent Kinney).Compensation was thoroughly studiedin a research-intensive, data-drivenapproach. We studied other churchesand non-profits, consulted experts,established benchmarks and discussedevery member of the First Churchteam. We are using a 2% baseline forannual salary increases being mindfulof the economy. Salary adjustmentswere recommended for staff who fall atthe low end of the relevant ranges forchurches comparable to ours, bridgingthe gaps over a period of 2-3 years.Finance/Treasurer's Report ANNUAL MEETING PART 1January 31, 2010John Johnson, Treasurer and Rich Levin, Moderator of Finance reported that Finance is committedto support Session and Staff initiatives and offer guidance on behalf of the Congregation. They willsay "no" when necessary and be vigilant as good stewards of God's financial gifts entrusted to FirstChurch. They encouraged us to give as we are able and to give from our hearts. "We areastounded by the generosity and grace of all of you each year. Thanks forthis opportunity as your humble servants to serve this church," stated John.YEAR END HIGHLIGHTS 2009• Fulfillment of 2009 pledge commitments reached 97.2%, above our historical average of 96%• Non pledge income was 47% less than budget projections; many new pledges converted fromnon-pledge giving due to efforts of the Stewardship Team and the matching funds offered by agenerous family• Our goal is to broaden loyal pledgers from 55% to 80% of the members of this congregation• Overall Expenses were carefully controlled with two major surprises - the HVAC Unit for thepre-school wing went out in late October and was replaced and repairs were made to the ParishHouse roof valleys which were leaking and without copper flashing since the 1930's• The Designated Associate Pastor for Youth was in the budget beginning in May and the positionwas filled in October.• Long Range Planning had some extra expenses associated with preparations for meeting with theCity of Lake Forest regarding plans for integrating the 750 Sheridan property into the overallSpecial Use Permit for the First Church Campus2010 BUDGETReflects the First Church priorities including a full Ministerial Team, full staffing for programsand facilities, no head count additions, no reduced services for facility upkeep and maintenance,a Sunday evening service (first@five) at 5:00 pm every week, full Mission Funding and fullministry funds for Faith Formation of all ages2010 INCOMEPledge commitments, as of 01/24/2010, were received from 496 Pledging Units and DesignatedGifts from 19 Private Foundations for a combined total of $1,939,356, including dividends andinvestment income for the full year2010 EXPENSESCommittees reviewed and eliminated or deferred expensesOverall Expenses are up $134,000 or 6.2% higher, about half are for health care. There are smallraises for our clergy and support staff. The Projected Deficit of $157,000 offers an opportunity foradditional pledges or special gifts during the year. Given the high support with pre-paid pledges andgifts we will be advising advancement of 50% of the annual Mission budget during the first quarterbecause times are tough for our Mission partnersSPECIAL GIFTS AND PLANNED GIVINGWe encourage special gifts and Planned Giving including Estate and Trust Gifts, Endowment Gifts,Investment Gifts. In 2009 we established with the Dixon family a Restricted Endowment Fund forour Senior Pastor position called the 150th Pastorate Fund; we received unrestricted funds from theHoward Stotler Estate; we received a special unrestricted gift from the Jacqueline Christensen Trust;and we have received documents naming First Church in Wills and Trusts

Pastor/Head of Staff...Reverend Christine Chakoian...cchakoian@firstchurchlf.orgAssociate Pastor for Mission...Reverend Corey Nelson...cnelson@firstchurchlf.orgAssociate Pastor for Faith Formation, Youth &Young Adults...Rev. Erik Dailey...edailey@firstchurchlf.orgAssociate Pastor for Faith Formation, Children’s...Rev. Amy Pagliarella... apagliarella@firstchurchlf.orgParish Associate...Reverend Kent Kinney...kkinney@firstchurchlf.orgExecutive Director...Lynnette Hinch ...lhinch@firstchurchlf.orgDirector of Faith Formation, Youth and Parent...Kristie Finley...kfinley@firstchurchlf.orgDirector of Music/Organist...Jill Hunt ...jhunt@firstchurchlf.orgDirector of Sanctuary Choir...Tom Tropp...ttropp@firstchurchlf.orgDirector of Youth Music Ministry...Lesley Byers...LesleyPByers@aol.comPreschool Director...Ruth Luke ...rluke@firstchurchlf.orgDirector of Communications...Donna Birney ...dbirney@firstchurchlf.orgChurch Business Manager...Herb Smyers...hsmyers@firstchurchlf.orgChurch website...www.firstchurchlf.org ... fax 847. 234 . 6283...phone 847 . 234 . 6250First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest 700 N. Sheridan Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045 847-234-6250Dear friends,Ash Wednesday, February 17, opens the season of Lent -the six week period leading up to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.Often we think of Lent in terms of "giving up something,"an ancient Catholic tradition. But in the next breath our inner Calvinistkicks in, and we question whether our "sacrifice" of chocolate or coffeeamounts to anything more than showing off self-discipline.Maybe we have the goal wrong. In fact, the discipline is a means, not an end.The core purpose of Spiritual disciplines (ancient and modern) is to draw us closer to God.The disciplines are just the means. Nor is there only one discipline - "giving up something."Rather than a one-size-fits-all exercise for Lent, the most effective Spiritual disciplineis dependent on whatever is keeping you at a distance from God.This Lent, you are invited to explore what may be getting in the way of your relationshipwith God, and to take up a discipline that can draw you closer.Wednesday morning services begin on Ash Wednesday and will focus ona different discipline each week (see schedule in this issue) includinghospitality, prayer, discernment, compassion, Sabbath keeping and worship.See you in worship!Blessings,Reverend Christine Chakoian"Caring for Aging Loved Ones "Saturday, February 2710:00 AM: Coffee & Fellowship10:30-11:30AM: PresentationLaura Carothers, M.D.in South ParlorCaring for aging loved ones can be very rewarding, but it is also hard work. Dr. Laura Carothers,geriatrician and Stephen Minister, will discuss medical care tips and daily care of aging lovedones, common health conditions and ailments, care giving planning, wellness and support, seniorcare centers such as adult day programs, living and housing options.ALL ARE WELCOME TO THIS HELPFUL & SUPPORTIVE PRESENTATION.RSVP-DONNA dbirney@firstchurchlf.org A STEPHEN MINISTRY CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITYSunday WorshipSUNDAY, FEBRUARY 219:00 & 11:00AM WorshipFirst Sunday of LentLuke 4: 1-13Reverend Christine Chakoianfirst@five@ 5:00 in the sanctuaryfellowship & dinner @ 6:00Reverend Erik DaileySUNDAY, FEBRUARY 289:00 & 11:00AM WorshipSecond Sunday of LentJohn 6: 1-15Children’s ChoirsTable for...5000!first@five@ 5:00 in the sanctuaryfellowship & dinner @ 6:00Guest preacher:Joy Guscott-MuellerCHURCH CLOSEDTHE CHURCH WILL BE CLOSEDON MONDAY, F EBRUARY 15IN REMEMBRANCE OFPRESIDENT'S DAY.Faith Connectionsis published bi-monthly and mailedto 1300 members and friends ofFirst PresbyterianChurch of Lake Forest.700 North Sheridan RoadLake Forest, Illinois 60045Submission due dates are the1 st and the 15 th of every month.Please send submissions tokwolff@firstchurchlf.orgfaxed to (847) 234-6283 ordropped off at the church office.CHURCH OFFICE 847-234-6250HOURS: Mon-Fri 9:00-5:00PMSaturdays [Sept - May] 8:00-noon

AshWednesdayWednesdayFebruary 17Family Worship...5:30PMi n F e l l o w s h i p H a l lSupper...5:45PMFaith Journey. ..6:30 PMby Reverend Erik DaileyWorship...7:00PM with communion & imposition of ashesBegin your journey through Lent by joining fellow church members inFellowship Hall at 5:45PM for a simple soup and salad supper as wehear Reverend Erik Dailey's faith journey. The evening continues with anexperiential, moving service of worship at 7:00PM in the sanctuary withcommunion and imposition of ashes offered. Though this evening is a whole event,you are welcome to participate in whatever part(s) allowed by your schedule.There will be extra chairs in Fellowship Hall if you cannot make the supper butwish to hear Erik's faith journey. Worship is open to everyonewhether you are able to come to supper or not. Reservations for dinner $ 5 .00 -w w w . f i r s t c h u r c h l f . o rg or Kerry at (847) 234-6250 ext 233Friendship Is PricelessThe best prescription for loneliness is friendship.For those who are homebound and have limited social contact,the perfect prescription can be a Friendly Visitor.A new ministry opportunity, the Friendly Visitor Program, wasinitiated by the Board of Deacons this fall. Our Friendly Visitorsmake visits to older or shut-in members of our congregation in theirhomes or care centers, or to other residents in nursing care facilities.The visits are social in nature. Friendly Visitors provide a friendlyear, just talk, play checkers, do crossword puzzles, read thenewspaper, or reminisce. Visitation times are flexible. A mutuallyconvenient time is set up between the senior and the visitor.We have a growing number of congregational members who arehomebound-those who cannot make it to worship or who wouldbenefit from our support to let them know that they are rememberedand loved. Do you have 30 minutes or an hour to share with asenior talking, listening, playing cards, reading a story, or writing aletter on a weekly or bi-monthly basis? Your smile can brighten a life.Friendly Visitors receive a two-hour training session on listening,confidentiality, and other relevant topics. To participate in thisministry or to learn more, contact Carrie Ford at (847) 615-9166or bandcford@aol.com, Vandy Janson at (847) 234-1922 orv.janson@sbcglobal.net or Laura Sibley at (847) 615-9221 orsibleylaura1948@yahoo.com.Lunch Bunch On Friday, February 26,Lunch Bunch welcomes Mike Goy of the Lake Forest PoliceDepartment.His talk, "Fraud, The Internet & IdentityTheft," will be presented through a power-point presentationon what it is, how it's done, and how to prevent it.Join us for this timely and important information.Lunch is at noon in South Parlor. Cost is $6.00 at the door. Pleasecall Kerry at (847} 234-6250, ext 233 by Tuesday, February 23.The Road Most TraveledFinding the way to our church home is like navigating the TollRoad under construction. We encounter pot holes, detour signs,road rage, frustration and disappointment. There is no directroute. No Yellow Brick Road to follow. We can only hopewe'll eventually hit a stretch of smooth asphalt to relieve thestress. When we do, we feel it. We sense the worst may beover, and we look forward to the rest of the ride, hopefullyarriving at our destination safe and sound.Of the ten men and women received into membership at FirstChurch on January 24, 2010, most had traveled the circuitousroute. Their journeys were unique and inspirational: no twoalike. However, they all shared the same sentiment, "They hadfound their way home." Their quest was over.Each heard a voice, a calling,or felt a yearning that compelledthem to connect or reconnect to their faith…to commit to that faithand share the good news with others. And share they did, whilegathered in the intimacy of the upstairs Stuart Room prior to beingpresented to the congregation. The diverse group of faithfultravelers told their stories; the doctor, the scientist, the single mom,the couple who found each other after years of tribulation, thegraduate student who crossed an ocean and found love, faithand family, the son of a minister who had taken a detour andfound his way back to his father's faith. All agreed they felt"comfortable, blessed, grateful" with their decision.After Christine's closing prayer, someone noticed the sun had justcome out and flooded the room with light. God is the light in ourlife. God is the truth and the light. God's presence was evident.God led the faithful to their new church home, and wewelcomed them with God's blessing.How did you find your way to First Church? Why did youchoose to become a member? Taking time to reconstruct yourjourney is worth your while. It brings you back to the core ofyour faith. It allows you to ask questions and show your gratitude.As you embrace these new members into the life of the church,ask them to listen to your story, too. Share your glory with them.We are all family, supporting, honoring, loving and forgiving oneanother. This is membership. This is family. "Now you are thebody of Christ," Paul wrote to the church at Corinth, "and eachone of you is a part of it" (1 Corinthians 12:27, NIV).Sunday, February 21Senior High Youth Group meets at 7:00PMin the Youth Lounge. We will head over to the Jewel tobuy groceries for neighbors who need support. We willbe using the money we collected from the Souper Bowlof Caring. This will be a really fun night of shoppingand service! Groceries will be delivered during the weekto the Shields Township Food Pantry.Sunday, February 28 - Senior High Youth Group meetsat 7:00PM in the Youth Lounge. Come one, come all and bringyour friends!BIRTHSWe welcome Avery Lynn Mondau, born on January 28, 2010 toKevin and Rebekah Mondau. She joins grandparents Laura andChris Mondau and proud great-grandma, Jean Grost.

WE WELCOME THESE NEW MEMBERS WHO HAVE PROFESSED THEIR FAITHIN JESUS CHRIST AND THE CORE MISSION OF FIRST CHURCH ON JANUARY 24, 2010Chris and Laurence Hill have been called to First Church as they now havetwo children, Victoria age 3 and Jack, 18 months. They want their children to behave an introduction to the church with Chris' memories of the positive role the churchplayed in his youth. Both enjoy cooking and spending time with family.Jeff and Toni Kordell havefound a church home that iscomfortable for the whole family.Jeff is a life-long Presbyterian and wasan elder at his prior churchand a son, husband, father andveterinarian to manycompassionate pet owners.Toni is a former French teacher who loves everything French,currently involved heavily with family and their activities.The Kordells have two children, Abigail afreshman in high school and Caroline a 7th grader.Todd Puch trades at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange while valuinghis role as husband to Christine and father to Alexander age 5 andRobert age 2. Todd has attended First Church for three yearswith his wife who is a life-long member of First Pres.He is an avid cyclist, a naturalist and outdoorsman, an avid readerand he appreciates music especially Baroque Choral and jazz.Dave Shimp and Kris Lambert were marriedhere one year ago. Dave is a senior manager with experiencein consulting, chemical manufacturing, executive search andhuman resources who enjoys family, kids and counselinghis co-workers. Kris is a home maker and mom who enjoysBible study, family and volunteering. She feels they have beencalled by God to become members and active in this church.Martha Victor strives to make a differenceby being a positive role model to others.She enjoys health and fitness, volunteeringand teaching. She felt an instant connection anda strong call to First Church. Martha has a son,Wood, a junior at Lake Forest High School.Michael and Shawn Ward have felt the call to membershipin their belief in Jesus Christ and search for a church homefor their family which offers a place to worship, friends to providefellowship and the opportunity to give to their community.They have two children, Hayley who is a fifth graderand Carson who is in second grade.MAKING SPACE TO EXPERIENCE GOD’S PRESENCE IN OUR DAILY LIVES.D A T E C L E R G Y L A YS P I R I T U A LP R A C T I C E B R E A K F A S TFebruary 17 Rev. Amy Pagliarella Liz Gescheidle Hospitality Rita FossellFebruary 24 Rev. Christine Chakoian Jim Richter Prayer Diane QuinnMarch 3 Rev. Erik Dailey Joe Burger Discernment Mary FarwellMarch 10 Rev. Kent Kinney Laura Carothers Compassion Carolyn KinneyMarch 17 Dir. Kristie Finley Anneliese Crawford Sabbath Keeping Carol BubalaMarch 24 Rev. Corey Nelson David McKee Worship Mia Spooner

“Always Reforming,Always Resisting”:“RESIST!”Exmoor Country ClubApril 17First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest has astrong history of raising funds for mission sinceits founding almost 150 years ago. This annualauction raises funds to support agencies that workenergetically to promote social justice throughlocal mission activities. The proceeds fromthis event benefit Lake County missions, includingPADS, Soup Kitchen, Habitat for Humanity,Boys & Girls Clubs of Lake County,A Safe Place, The Haven and many others.During these challenging economic times, theseorganizations need our support more than ever.Get Involved. You can contribute tothis event not only by attending the auctionand encouraging others to attend, but alsoby donating auction items and helping theAuction committee that is already busyorganizing the event. The success of thisevent depends upon our church family.We hope you will consider your talentsand treasures and help make the auctiona success with your contribution.DO YOU PAINT? SEW? GARDEN?COOK? OR CREATE IN OTHER WAYS?Your personal one of a kind giftsor services make ideal auction itemsDO YOU HAVE ACCESS TOHARD TO GET SPORTS TICKETS?Blackhawks, Bears, Cubs, Sox, BullsDO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE RESTAURANTTHAT WILL DONATE A GIFT CERTIFICATE?WILL YOU, & A FRIEND OR TWO,CREATE & SPONSOR A THEMED PARTY?WILL YOU OFFER THE USE OFYOUR VACATION HOME?Please call or e-mail Carrie Ford(847) 615-9166 Bandcford@aol.comor Laura Sibley (847) 615-9221Sibleylaura48@hotmail.comWE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU!Do you have something unique or antiquethat could be part of the rummage auction?Please call.... Frances Swaine (847)735-1840Laura Flynn (847) 295-4608or Julie Stevenson (847) 615-8027To end the French Wars of Religion in 1598, Henry IV decreedthe Edict of Nantes, allowing French Calvinists (Huguenots)freedom of conscience and freedom of worship. This remainedthe law of the land until 1685 when his grandson, Louis XIV,revoked it and made Protestantism illegal in France.By 1724, Protestants could either convert toRoman Catholicism, leave France, or faceimprisonment, forced labor, or execution. TheDurand family, a prominent Huguenot familyin southern France, included Etienne and histwo children, Marie and Pierre. Etienne wasimprisoned for 14 years, and his son Pierre,The Towerof ConstanceHuguenotwomenin the towera Protestant pastor, was executed, for their refusal to convert. Marie, newlymarried and 19, went to prison in the dungeon of the Tower of Constance atAigues Mortes in 1730 and was there for the next 38 years, practicing her faith withthe other Huguenot women who shared her fate. While in the Tower of Constance,Marie carved into the wall of her cell the word “Resister”, French for “Resist:”.“’Resister‘ can, first, be received as a testimony of faith, a testimonyto how faith is sparked and oriented by resistance. It is a protestagainst the diminution of God and life. . . To resist is also a call, asummons to the work of transformation. To resist demands namingand defying idolatry and indignity in individual, ecclesial, andsociopolitical life. . . Without resistance as a testimony of faith andreligious calling, Protestant theology cannot be properly ‘protestant’and Reformed theology cannot be rightly reformed.” - Dr. Kristine CulpPlease join us in welcoming Dr. Culp to First Churchas she leads this interesting discussion on the theme ofresistance as it relates to our faith as Presbyterians.Sunday, February 21, 20107:00PM in Fellowship HallKris Culp (M. Div., PTS, and PhD, U of C) is Associate Professor of Theology and Deanof the Disciples Divinity House at the University of Chicago Divinity School. She worksin constructive theology, especially in relation to feminist theologies and theology inNorth America. She has written on protest and resistance as theological themes, the use offiction in theological thinking, a theology of Christian community, feminist and womanisttheologies, and "experience" in contemporary theology. She is the editor of The Responsibility ofthe Church for Society and Other Essays by H. Richard Niebuhr (Westminster John Knox, 2008).Her new book, Vulnerability and Glory: A Theological Account, will be published byWestminster John Knox Press this Fall.THE MISSION OF THE ADULT FAITH FORMATION COMMITTEE IS TO PROMOTE AWARENESS AND EXPLORATIONOF ISSUES REGARDING FAITH, MISSION AND JUSTICE. DISCUSSION AFTER EACH PRESENTATION GIVESATTENDEES THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROGRAM CONTENT.

MISSION PARTNER EXPANDSIn their 30th year of service, Sarah's Circle, one of First Church'spartner agencies in Chicago that serves women who are homelessand/or in need of a safe space, is embarking on a campaign to raisemoney for the purchase and renovation of a building. This building,4836 N. Sheridan Road will be the new "home" for Sarah's Circle.The building willhouse all of thecurrent programs;provide space for growth and ten units of permanent, supportivehousing for women with a history of chronic homelessness. Sarah'sCircle will be blending multiple sources of funds for the purchase andrenovation which will include the use of Illinois Housing DevelopmentAuthority's Affordable Housing Tax Credits. This is the exciting part:through this program, donors making donations for this project are ableto receive a tax credit against their Illinois income tax liability, as wellas charitable donation on their federal tax return. Contact ReverendCorey Nelson for detailed information. This is an amazing opportunityfor donors to make a huge difference with one of our mission partnersand receive an unusually generous tax break at the same time.Faraja Primary School &Opportunity International On February 19,Reverends Coreyand Melissa Nelsonwill be travelingwith Dave Tolmie,his father, Don,and others toTanzania, EastAfrica to visit theFaraja PrimarySchool and anOpportunityInternationalmicro-finance program. These are two of First Church's three keymission partners in the Nile River Basic Initiative (along with HANDSin Egypt). Corey is working with the church staff on ways to providedirect connections between this trip to Africa and worship services hereon February 21 as well as with students at Neal School the followingweek. Corey is scheduled to make a presentation of the site visit toLunch Bunch on March 26 and additional opportunities will bescheduled for presentations at church after their return. Corey willalso beexploringdesigns fora future First Church mission trip to Tanzania in which we invite manymore members of the congregation to visit face to face with our neighborsin East Africa.CALVIN’SCORNERIDELETTEBy 1539, living in Strasbourg and31 years old, Calvin was convinced by colleagues that he neededa wife, for several reasons. First, it was necessary, as a leaderof the new religion, to set himself apart from the concept ofcelibacy, that state being associated with the Roman Church.And second, how could he run a household, take care of hischronically poor health and devote himself to God all at the sametime? As he put it, “If I take a wife it will be because, being betterfreed from numerous worries, I can devote myself to the Lord”.In other words, “Calvin needed a housekeeper more than a wife.”After three possibilities of marriage failed to pan out in rapidsuccession in 1540, and after he had finally resolved to staysingle, he was introduced within weeks to Idelette de Bure(Van Buren). Idelette and her first husband were Anabaptistsfrom Liege and after arrival in Strasbourg, the husband diedfrom the plague, leaving Idelette a widow with two children.One of Calvin’s first tasks before he could marry Idelette was toinstruct her in the error of her Anabaptist ways and convert her tothe “true faith.” She was a few years older than he and “actuallypretty” a fact that Calvin’s friend Farel found “incredulous,” givenCalvin’s physical appearance and chronically poor health.Unfortunately, Idelette was also in chronically poor health anddeveloped a progressive decline beginning in 1545 resulting inher death in 1549, after only nine years of marriage. Thecouple had no living children. Their only child, Jacques, wasborn prematurely in 1542 and died within a few weeks of birth.After the death of Idelette, Calvin decided to remain single, thebetter to be able to serve the Lord. However, he missed hiswife terribly, writing that he considered himself only half a manbecause of his loss. And many years later in Geneva, when hewas criticized for being childless, he still felt great sorrow atthe loss of his only child, only being able to comfort himself inthe fact that his children were the children of the church.What makes First ChurchSpecial...That First Church truly welcomes everyone.My husband was raised in the Episcopal faithand I was raised Catholic and our family has neverfelt more at home than we do here! Anonymous

Bringing Faith to Public LifeA ONE-DAY SERIES OF THREE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ONSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2010offered by the staff of theAcademy For The Common Good of Chicago,on the following topics of current interest:Session I ”The Role of Religion in American Democracy” with Reverend Dr. Larry Greenfield,Protestants For The Common GoodSession II ”Christian Perspectives on Health Care” with Jonathan VanderBrug, Health Care JusticeDirector at the Campaign for Better Health CareSession III ”Faith and the Environment” with John Bartok, Neuropsychologist and volunteer withFaith In Place and Interfaith Power and Light Campaign, Chicago.THE ACADEMY FOR THE COMMON GOOD PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO AID PARTICIPANTS IN INTEGRATING THEIR FAITH AND THEIRUNDERSTANDING OF VARIOUS AREAS OF PUBLIC POLICY, CONTRIBUTING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS.THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON HELPING PARTICIPANTS TO: . EXPLORE THE PLACE OF CHRISTIAN FAITH IN SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL LIFE. BRING BIBLICAL-THEOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES TO BEAR ON EVALUATING PUBLIC POLICY . DEVELOP KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES TO SERVE AS AN ADVOCATE. EXERCISE LEADERSHIP IN CONGREGATIONAL EDUCATION AND PUBLIC MINISTRYCOURSE SCHEDULE Saturday, February 27, 2010Each session will be a stand-alone course and attendees may attend any or all.The price for the program is $15.00, lunch will be provided for $15.00for those interested.Session I...........8:00 AM-10:00AMCoffee Break...10:00 AM-10:15 AMSession II....... 10:15 AM-12:15 PMLunch............... 12:15 PM-1:30 PMSession III........1:30 PM-3:30 PMTHE MISSION OF THE ADULT FAITH FORMATION COMMITTEE IS TOPROMOTE AWARENESS AND EXPLORATION OF ISSUES REGARDING FAITH,MISSION AND JUSTICE. DISCUSSION AFTER EACH PRESENTATION GIVES ATTENDEESTHE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROGRAM CONTENT.For more information or to make a reservationfor this program, contact Kerry Spera atFirst Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest (847) 234-6250kspera@firstchurchlf.orgSponsored byFirst PresbyterianChurch of Lake ForestAndDPlease reserve by Friday, February 19. Payment can be madeby mail in advance by check made out to First Presbyterian Churchof Lake Forest with “ACG Seminar” in the memo line and mailed to thechurch office or check /cash at the door.PROGRAM LOCATION & RESERVATION FORMFirst Presbyterian(847) 234-6250Church of Lake ForestMAIL-IN RESERVATION FORM700 N. Sheridan RoadLake Forest, IL 60045Contact Name:______________________________________________Phone:______________________________________________Email:______________________________________________Will you require lunch? Yes NoFor how many persons? _____ x $15 per person = ______Lunch ___ x $15 = ______Total Due$ ________Thank you!

FEBRUARY 15, 2010SUNDAY WORSHIPAT9:00 & 11:00AMAND5:00PMSUNDAY SCHOOLAT 9:00AMCHRISTOPHER MARTINAT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPThe Christopher Martinat Memorial Scholarship has been established in loving memoryof Christopher Martinat, a 1998 Lake Forest High School graduate.In recognition of Chris’s love of nature and the outdoors, this scholarship will fully fundthe tuition for a month-long NOLS (National Outdoor Leadership School) experience in theRocky Mountains for one selected student. Rocky Mountain courses are typified by travel atrelatively high altitude (8-12,000 ft.), spectacular scenery, wildlife viewing and opportunitiesfor rock climbing and fishing.INTERESTED APPLICANTS MUST BE AT LEAST 16 YEARS OF AGEAND RESIDENTS OF LAKE FOREST, LAKE BLUFF OR KNOLLWOOD.Application packets are available at the Guidance Department at Lake Forest High School,Lake Forest Academy and Woodlands Academy. Completed applications, which include an essay,should be returned no later than Monday, March 1. A selection panel will interview semi-finalistsand a recipient will be announced no later than Friday March 26.For additional information contact Linda Martinat (847) 615-0820.This fund was established by generous donations to the Christopher Martinat Memorial Scholarshipand will provide a NOLS outdoor experience for a selected student every year into perpetuity.A very special thanks to all who made this memorial possible.PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT NEWS 2010-2011We are accepting registrationforms from anyonewishing to enroll for the2010-11 school year!If you are interested or know anyone who is,please contact Ruth Luke, at (847) 295-1214TIDBITS FROMARCHIVESSESSION MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 26, 1938Dr. Hartness explained to the Sessionhis preliminary ideas concerningthe opening of a Nursery School to be operated during theweek at the church…on motion of Mr. Ober, secondedby Mr. Farwell and duly carried. Dr. Hartness was directedto report back to the Session after further study of the plan.