A big THANK YOU to everyone who made our 140th Anniversary Celebration such a wonderful day! Whether you blessed everyone with your presence, worshiped, came for lunch, planned, served, decorated, cleaned up, or simply said a prayer, we are thankful for you!
This Sunday at FBC:
10:00 am — Adult Sunday School (children with caregivers are welcome)
Coming up at FBC—Key events, missions, and “save the dates”:
*Now for sale—A special edition of the FBC Church Calendar featuring pictures of church events and activities is available for $12. See Sister Stephanie or email her at stephanieeaton@fbclagrange.com.
Community Events & Resources:
*THIS WEEKEND--LATTE presents M*A*S*H at Plymouth Place. Shows at 7pm Saturday and 2pm Sunday (see details below)
*May 16th--Interfaith Career Network event with presentation by FBC’s Leslie Kelley on “Helpful Advice from HR while Conducting your Job Search”
*First Presbyterian Church has an opening for a part-time Office Administrator—see job description below)
American Baptist Churches of Metro Chicago (ABC-MC) or ABC-USA news or updates:
*May 17th-18th—ABC-MC Annual Meeting so “save the date”
*The 7 Mission Priorities of ABC-MC and ABC-USA (see below)
Or Join by phone: +13126266799 Meeting ID: 8440550519
Numeric Passcode: 51097473
Join us in Studying God’s Word
Every Sunday morning at 10AM (except as otherwise announced), we have Sunday Church School for adults and kids who want to learn with their parents in the sanctuary. All are welcome! Bibles and study books are provided.
You Don’t Have to Grieve Alone
Free Small Group Grief Counseling is Available at FBC
In partnership with UIC Adventist Hospital, FBC began a grief counseling ministry this month. This will be a monthly gathering facilitated by our Pastors at FBC every 2nd Thursday, starting at 6:00 PM. If you have experienced loss and would like more details or to participate in these small group sessions (or someone you know would), please contact Pastor Shawana at (708) 205-9686.
FBC’s Clothing Closet for all those in need is now open on a call basis.
For clothing needed or donations, phone the church at (708) 352-2740.
Hearts with Soles Shoe Drive for Children FBC La Grange and The Caring Place are partnering with Hearts with Soles and The LeaderShop to collect donated gym shoes for children in need, particularly those where DCFS is involved. We will be collecting new or very gently used gym shoes until at least the new school year starts, but please don't wait until then to donate. There is a year-round need and helps to prevent bullying, as well. If you prefer to make a financial donation to Hearts with Soles, you donate during worship services or click the button on the FBC website homepage.
For additional information, contact Derrick Robinson, CEO of Hearts with Soles, at derrick@heartswithsoles.org. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
The he LaGrange Area Teen Theater Ensemble is presenting “M.A.S.H.”
on May 3rd (7:00 PM), May 4th (7:00 PM), and May 5th (2:00 PM)
at the Plymouth Place Auditorium 315 N. La Grange Road, La Grange, IL
Tickets: $5-$15 available in advance and at the door on show days.
More details at www.lattetheater.com
Interfaith Career Network Event — May 16th, 7-9 pm
IFCN a fellowship of men and women with a common desire to become employed or seek career advancement through a Christian forum. All programs are open to everyone and there are no dues or fees for membership.
Helpful Advice from HR While Conducting Your Job Search, presented by FBC’s Leslie Kelley, Director of Human Resources for Chervon NA
Come join us on Thursday, May 16 from 7-9 pm. You'll be so glad you did! Think your resume is good? You may be ahead of others who are competing against you. You may not! Think your business protocol during your search is good? You may be way ahead of your competition You may not! Think you may want to learn more from the corporate "other side" of recruitment - YES! Join us to get out ahead of your competition. Be the best you can be during your job search! Our speaker is Leslie Kelley, Director of Human Relations for Chervon North American Inc. in Naperville, Il. She holds a Bachelor's degree in HR and a Master's degree in Organizational Behavior. Leslie is actively involved in recruitment each week and can share some important tips that may launch your job search to the next level in a market that is topsy-turvy! We look forward to seeing you at St. John of the Cross Parish Center, 5005 Wolf Road in Western Springs. Everyone is welcome!
JOB OPENING IN LA GRANGE: Part-Time Administrative Position
The First Presbyterian Church of La Grange has an immediate opening for a part-time Office Administrator. The 25 hour/week position is vital in overseeing the administrative operations and facilities management for the church, acting asthe hub for coordinating office administration, supporting committees and ministries, managing building use and ensuring Sunday services and special events run smoothly.
The Office Administrator handles a wide array of responsibilities including managing office systems like phones and mail, preparing materials for various groups, scheduling facilities usage and room setups, producing special event bulletins and service handouts, keeping accurate attendance records, and processing special donations and acknowledgments. Strong organizational skills, confidentiality and attention to detail are critical as the administrator juggles diverse tasks and acts as the front-line contact for general inquiries.
Preference will be given to applicants who have familiarity with Microsoft Word and Outlook. Additional organizational skills and hospitality experience are a plus. Regular hours are 10 AM to 3 PM or 9 AM to 2 PM. In addition to hourly compensation, the position does provide some vacation time, sick leave and paid holidays.
Please email resume or inquiries to the Pastor, The Reverend Jonathan Krogh, jkrogh@fpclg.org, with the subject line: Office Administrator Application.
THANK YOU to the La Grange Park Library
for being our building partners!
The La Grange Park Library started moving back to their building this month and posted an adorable video on their Facebook Page. Check it out and wish them well as they return to their newly renovated space!