July 24, 2022 Worship Guide

July 24, 2022
10:30 a.m. Worship

Inviting all generations into a growing life with Jesus Christ

The Gathering

Pre lud e music by Paul Burgess, piano

GREETING & GOOD NEWS Pastor Kellen Smith

MINUTE FOR MISSION Anth Lechiara
DuPage Pads


CALL TO WORSHIP

Pastor: We see light, hope, and joy;
People: We bring heart, soul, mind, and body;
Pastor: We share blessings and fears;
People: We bring faith and doubt.
Pastor: With all that we are and all that we have, let us worship God.

HYMN 41 O Worship the King, All Glorious Above!



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The Confession

CALL TO CONFESSION Jordan Stevens
Director of Student Ministries


PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Holy God, giver of life and forgiver of sin,
We come to you now with hope –
Hope that you will always redeem us,
Hope that you will not hold our sin against us,
Hope that you will turn us around from what is evil,
Toward what is good.
Walk with us in this and every day, and help us
To look clearly at our lives and the world,
That we may embrace all with love.
Through Christ we pray.


Please continue in silent prayer for confession of personal matters.

D ECLARATION OF GOD’S PARDON
Leader: Friends, believe the good news of the gospel.
People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.

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The Word

WORD IN SONG We Come to You for Healing, Lord by Ruth Elaine Schram

Summer Singers

Dan Sommerville, Director

We come to you for healing, Lord, of body, mind, and soul.
And pray that by your Spirit’s touch our lives may be made whole.

As once you walked through ancient streets and reached toward those in pain,
We know you come among us still with power to heal again.

You touch us through physicians’ skills, through nurses’ gifts of care,
And through the love of faithful friends who lift our lives in prayers.

Through nights of pain and wakefulness, through days when strength runs low,
Grant us your gift of patience, Lord, your calming peace to know.

We come to you, O loving Lord, in our distress and pain,
In trust that through our nights and days, your grace will heal, sustain.

We come to you for healing, Lord, of body, mind, and soul.
And pray that by your Spirit’s touch our lives may be made whole.

SCRIPTURE READING: Exodus 16:1-8 Jordan Stevens

KIDS CHURCH

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HYMN 803 My Shepherd Will Supply My Need


MESSAGE Pastor Kellen Smith

“Retold: Sunday School Stories You Thought You Knew”
Jesus Feeds the 5,000

Matthew 14:13-21

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Jordan Stevens

Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name.
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

OFFERING
Thank you for giving by text, online, or mailing your gifts into the church office.

DOXOLOGY (Hymn 606)

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

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The Sending Pastor Kellen Smith

HYMN 366 Love Divine, All Love’s Excelling

BLESSING

Postlude music by Paul Burgess, piano

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Doug Zimmer, organ

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Sermon Notes

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Missed a week? Watch past services at firstpreswheaton.org/livestream.

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CHURCH LIFE

July 24, 2022

“Retold: Sanctuary and Livestream at 10:30
Sunday School Stories firstpreswheaton.org/livestream
You Thought You Knew”
Pastor’s Bible Study
“Jesus Feeds the 5,000”
Matthew 14:13-21

This summer series takes a closer look at the
Sunday school stories we are most familiar with,
either from teaching them or being taught them
when we were kids. As we zoom in for a closer
examination of these stories, we will see how they
fit into God’s overall story in the Bible and how
they inform our understanding of the gospel.

Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in Stewart Hall

The letter to the Romans stands as the clearest and most
comprehensive presentation of Christian doctrine in all the
Scriptures. Join us weekly for this summer study as we
explore the theology and life application of Romans.

Invitation to First Pres Family –
Canoe with Scout Troop 23

TODAY, July 24 from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Blackwell Forest Preserve

Troop 23 would like to invite our church family to enjoy an
afternoon of canoeing, fun and fellowship. Troop 23 scouts and
leaders will provide the canoes and instruction. Please contact
Julee Lockard, [email protected], charter organization
representative for more information. Please RSVP so we can
ensure proper equipment and life jackets are available.

School Supply Drive 2022

We are praying that children will get off to a good start
this school year – and you can help! Please consider
donating backpacks and school supplies to help support
the People’s Resource Center, Mission USA: The
Bridge, and children in our community. This annual
mission effort is such a blessing to many children who
are in need during this time.

Shopping
A general supply list (firstpreswheaton.org/SchoolSupplies) has been created to help you with
your shopping. We have created online shopping lists on Amazon (firstpreswheaton.org/Amazon)
and Target (firstpreswheaton.org/Target). You are also welcome to shop at any store of your
choosing and ship backpacks and supplies directly to the church or drop off your contributions in
the Rotunda. Donations will be received through Wednesday, July 27. Drop-off hours will be from
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. on Fridays, and on Sundays
before and after church services.

Financial Contributions
If you would like to make a financial contribution for this mission, you can do so by giving online at
firstpreswheaton.org/onlinegiving or writing a check to First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton and
designating “School Supply Drive” in the memo. Please contact the church office if you have any
questions.

Thank you for supporting the children this year! 

PADS, Public Action to Deliver Shelter, is an ongoing mission of
First Pres. We have been involved for nearly 30 years and continue
to evolve with the needs of those most desperate in our community.
Nearly 30 houses of worship have hosted overnight guests, requiring
thousands of volunteers. But Covid brought a dynamic shift, and now
all the guests are housed at the Interim Housing Center in Downers
Grove. The former Red Roof Inn on Butterfield Road is used for
counselling and can accommodate over 300 clients which allows for
all counselling to be handled in one location and alters the volunteer
needs. You will read about new opportunities to help those most in need
in coming weeks.

Quarterly Giving Statements Mark Your Calendar!

The Second Quarter Giving Statements were emailed Welcome Back Picnic
July 18. If you did not receive your statement, please
check your spam folder. The subject line was "Your Sunday, September 11 at 12:00 noon
giving statement from First Presbyterian Church".
Statements will be mailed this week to those who
do not have an email on file. If you would like future
statements sent via email, please call or email the
church office to provide an email address. Contact
Beth Spiegel with any questions.

Community
Art Gallery

One-To-One Care/Stephen Ministry The Community Art Gallery highlights
the artistic creations of members
These past two years have been a great challenge to of First Pres and local artists.
our daily lives ... emotionally, spiritually, financially, and
socially. It has certainly been a test of one’s faith. As we Featured Artist: Sue Rohl
emerge from the wake of Covid, the One-To-One Care
team is ready to help anyone in need of a listening ear Inspired by Margaret Bucholz, Sue enrolled in
and a non-anxious presence with a Stephen Minister Margaret’s colored pencil class at DuPage Art
to help them through any pressing issues currently in League last year, and has been drawing ever
their daily life. No issue is too small. Please contact: since. Watercolor classes followed, and Sue has
Diane Easter at [email protected], Henrieta completed a few paintings. Her lifelong interest
Ribeiro at [email protected], or Bob Young in photography has provided great source
at [email protected]. We are here for you. material for drawing and painting. Come see
a selection of Sue's drawings, paintings, and
photos on display on the ramp through August.

Join us for Kids Church!

Children will attend church with their families and be
invited to come down to Sanctuary Hall just before the
sermon to join us for Sunday School. The children will
not return to the church service, so please pick them

up in Sanctuary Hall after the service concludes.

Volunteers Needed!

Would you like to help nurture the faith of our youngest generation? Fall Sunday School
is just around the corner and we are in need of some fun and inspiring Sunday School
teachers! Please email Stacey Chvatal at [email protected] if you are
interested in teaching this year or would like more information.

WHEFAPTON

Middle School Ministry High School Ministry

• We meet on Wednesday nights from • We will meet tonight, July 24 from 5:30-7:00
5:00-6:00 p.m. at church. We play games, p.m. for a Worship Night! This is a great
have some food and read from God's word! opportunity to invite a friend!

• Wednesday, July 27 we will be heading • Saturday, July 30 is the WF trip to the Shedd
to Whirlyball in Naperville. Sign up here! Aquarium. You can start by signing up here, and
more info to come!

Chancel The Chancel flowers are given in celebration of
Flowers Marjorie Stevens’ 96th birthday. She misses her church

friends and family and is thinking of you all.

Welcome to this week’s opportunity to pray in community

Prayers for our Church Family
• Comfort for the family of Roy Peregrine who passed away at age 94
• Thanksgiving for the life of Winifred Fields who passed at age 98
• Grace for Bill Reeves who is recovering from shoulder replacement surgery
• Healing for Betty Nyman following a hospitalization
• Recovery for Alice Ayers as she deals with health issues
• Healing for Dave Koczan during rehabilitation and support for his wife, Tina
• Discernment for the Director of Music Ministry search committee
• Wisdom for the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee

Saturdays at 7:00 a.m. – Now meeting at Windsor Park
124 Windsor Park Drive in Carol Stream (near Gary and North Avenue)

The new book study is “Studying Paul’s Letters With the Mind and Heart.” Are you looking for an opportunity
for fellowship and study with other faith-filled men? “First Light” is a great opportunity for exploring your

personal faith with others. Breakfast is available for purchase. Look for us right off the lobby.

Summer Church Office Hours

Monday through Thursday – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Friday – 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

The First Pres calendar of events is available online at:
firstpreswheaton.org/calendar.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 715 North Carlton Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: 630-668-5147
of Wheaton
Email: [email protected]

www.firstpreswheaton.org