May 15, 2022 Worship Guide – Youth Sunday

May 15, 2022

9:00 and 10:30 a.m. Worship

Inviting all generations into a growing life with Jesus Christ

The Gathering

GOOD MORNING! TODAY IS YOUTH SUNDAY!
Our High School students have prepared today’s service from start to finish

and are excited to have the oppportunity to lead us in worship today.

PRELUDE WF playlist

GREETING & GOOD NEWS Max Reinhart

PASSING OF THE PEACE Alex Michalski

CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 100:1-5) Jordan Wach

Leader: Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth.

People: Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.
Leader: Know that the Lord is God.

People: It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
Leader: Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to

him and praise his name.

All: For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues

through all generations.
Leader: Let us worship God now with our voices in song.

CONGREGATIONAL SONG Marvelous Light by Charlie Hall

Verse 1 I once was fatherless,

a stranger with no hope;

Your kindness wakened me,

Awakened me, from my sleep

Your love it beckons deeply,

a call to come and die.

By grace now I will come

And take this life, take Your life.

Pre Chorus Sin has lost it’s power,

death has lost it’s sting.

From the grave You’ve risen

VICTORIOUSLY!

Chorus Into marvelous light I’m running,
Out of darkness, out of shame.
By the cross you are the truth,
You are the life, you are the way

Verse 2 My dead heart now is beating,

My deepest stains now clean.

Your breath fills up my lungs.

Now I’m free. Now I’m free!

Lift my hands and spin around,

See the light that I have found.

Oh the marvelous light

Marvelous light

The Confession Kyle Spiegel
Riley Scott
PRAYER OF CONFESSION

DECLARATION OF GOD’S PARDON

by Tony Brown and Pat Barrett
CONGREGATIONAL SONG Joy

Verse There’s beauty in my brokenness
I’ve got true love instead of pain
There’s freedom though you’ve captured me
I’ve got joy instead of mourning
Chorus
You give me joy
Down deep in my soul
Down deep in my soul
Down deep in my soul
Bridge
Repeat Chorus

Never been so free, caught in your love for me
Never been more secure knowing your heart Lord

The Word

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Katie Mitchell (9:00)

Let us pray…

Dear Heavenly Father, We ask that you help us to clear out our daily distraction

and temptations to make room in our minds, hearts and lives to get closer to you.

Help us understand your word, process it deeply and follow it always. Amen

SCRIPTURE READING Luke: 9, 23 Charlie Mitchell (9:00)

Mason Carroll (10:30)

He said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and
take up their cross daily and follow me.”

WORD IN SONG Make Room by Community Music

Verse 1 Here is where I lay it down

Every burden, every crown

This is my surrender

This is my surrender

Here is where I lay it down

Every lie and every doubt

This is my surrender

Chorus And I will make room for You
To do whatever You want to
To do whatever You want to
I will make room for You
To do whatever You want to
To do whatever You want to

Bridge Shake up the ground of all my tradition

Break down the walls of all my religion

Your way is better

Your way is better

Ending Here is where I lay it down

Verse You are all I’m chasing now

This is my surrender

This is my surrender

Alex Michalski, Natalie Larson & Graeme Reinhart
SENIOR SERMONS

V IDEO
A few of our favorite memories from WF this year

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Maggie Lange

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 Colin Mckay

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

SENIOR BLESSING Senior Parents

The Sending

CLOSING SONG Good Good Father by Chris Tomlin

Verse 1 Oh, I’ve heard a thousand stories of what they think you’re like
But I’ve heard the tender whisper of love in the dead of night
And you tell me that you’re pleased
And that I’m never alone

Chorus You’re a Good, Good Father
It’s who you are, it’s who you are, it’s who you are
And I’m loved by you
It’s who I am, it’s who I am, it’s who I am

Verse 2 Oh, and I’ve seen many searching for answers far and wide
But I know we’re all searching
For answers only you provide
‘Cause you know just what we need
Before we say a word
Bridge You are perfect in all of your ways
You are perfect in all of your ways
You are perfect in all of your ways to us

Verse 3 Oh, it’s love so undeniable
I, I can hardly speak
Peace so unexplainable
I, I can hardly think
As you call me deeper still
As you call me deeper still
As you call me deeper still

Into love, love, love

BLESSING Emily Crum


WORSHIP BAND
Vocals – Graeme Reinhart, Natalie Larson, Alex Michalski, Kyle Spiegel, Max Reinhart

Guitar – Jacob Brokaw, Jordan Stevens

Bass Guitar – Jaron Allen

Drums – Brian Carroll

Notes

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CHURCH LIFE

May 15, 2022

Today is Youth Sunday!

9:00 and 10:30 a.m.

Our high school (WF) youth will lead
all aspects of worship, from the sermon

and prayers to the music.

Livestream at 10:30

firstpreswheaton.org/livestream

Announcing the Summer 2022 Worship Schedule

Starting Sunday, May 29, one worship service will be held at 10:30 a.m.
The service will be held in person and via livestream. Childcare is available.

• Adult Education will conclude on Sunday, May 22 and will resume in the fall.
• A Summer Bible Study will be led by Pastor Kellen on Wednesdays, starting June 1 at 7:00 p.m.
• Summer Sunday School will run from June 5-August 28 for grades K-5. No registration is needed.

Sunday, Join us for a Celebration of Chandra Gravit’s 20 years of Ministry with First Pres
May 22 at both services. There will also be a Recognition of Sunday School teachers and youth
volunteers (at 10:30), and Ordination and Installation of Elders and Deacons (at 10:30).

Chandra Gravit Appreciation Fund: If you would like to make a donation to First
Pres Preschool/Kids Ministry in Chandra’s honor, funds collected will be
used for church playground enhancements. Donations may be made at
firstpreswheaton.org/onlinegiving and selecting the “Chandra Gravit
Appreciation” fund or by mailing in a check putting her name in the memo.

WF Seniors

Emily Crum Alex Michalski
Emily Louise Crum is graduating from I am Alex Michalski. I am adopted
Wheaton North High School. Emily from China. I came to the United
will be attending East Stroudsburg States when I was almost 5 years
University of Pennsylvania in the fall. old, and have lived in Lisle ever
She will be part of their Career, since. I am graduating from Lisle
Independent Living & Learning Studies program and Senior High school. I was part of the
plans to participate in their theater programs as well. basketball program as a team manager, cross country,
Emily has been a part of First Pres since she was born. and played on the soccer team my junior and senior
She was baptized and confirmed at this church. She years. I also was mascot at the football games! I will be
attended Sunday school from preschool all the way going to Camp Timber-lee in the fall as a part of their
through to WF. Emily has made God part of her heart gap year program. After that, I plan to start my college
and enjoys sharing God’s messages with her friends at career at Trinity International University. I started going
WF. While Emily loves Wheaton and all her friends here, to First Presbyterian Church because my family went to
she is looking forward to going to school in Pennsylvania Church here. I would love to thank my 6th grade bible
to be near all her aunts, uncles, and cousins. study teacher Ms. Kinsey for introducing me to a camp
I really enjoy going to. I also would love to thank Nancy
Ben Lange and Jordan for keeping WF going even through the covid
I’m Ben Lange, I live here in Wheaton pandemic. Big thanks to my mom and dad for taking me
and am a senior at Wheaton North to the starting line of my faith journey by bringing me to
High School. This fall I will be bible school.
attending University of Iowa and
plan to study Business Analytics. Katie Mitchell
I’ve been on the Cross Country and My name is Katie Mitchell and I’m
Track teams at Wheaton North, participated in Model graduating from St. Francis High
UN, and used to play percussion in Marching Band (fun School. I plan on attending Texas
fact, I played in the halftime show of the Outback Bowl Christian University in fall 2022! I play
with Marching Band when I was a freshman!). In my free golf and lacrosse and I've been in
time I like to watch movies, go for runs, and hang out the student ministry for the past two
with friends. I’ve been a member of First Pres all my life, years. WF has had a major impact on my life because it
my favorite activity was going on retreats. pushed me to find a relationship with God and it also led
me to meet so many amazing people!
Natalie Larson
I am a senior at WWSHS and Graeme Reinhart
graduating at the end of May. I I am a Senior at Wheaton Warrenville
enjoyed being part of an all girl show South High School and in the fall I will
choir Esprit, for four years. First be studying mathematics at Baylor
Presbyterian has been my church University. At South, I am involved in
home for 17 years where I the soccer program, show choir, math
participated in LOGOS, WF and team and scholastic bowl. I also play
worship band. I am also a preschool alum and love on a rugby team outside of school. WF has allowed me
visiting my mom’s classroom when I can. Next year I to deepen my faith while meeting friends and making
will be attending Hope College in Holland, MI with a great memories.
major in Nursing.

ACormt mGaulnleitryy

Fred Rosen Artwork Blood Drive

An Artist Reception will be held Saturday, May 21
today, May 15 between services. 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in Stewart Hall
Be sure to stop by to greet Fred.
Schedule your appointment at
We welcome back the Community Art Gallery, firstpreswheaton.org/BloodDrive
highlighting the artistic creations of members of
First Pres and local artists. WE'RE LOOKING FOR LIFE-SAVERS THIS
SPRING! Donate blood on May 21 to be entered
Trinity Mission Steel Art, into our Donate for Downloads Sweepstakes for a
crafted by Fred Rosen is chance to win a $75 e-gift card toward streaming
now on display in the and gaming services. Official rules are at
Community Art Gallery, versiti.org/donate-for-downloads.
located on the Link. It will
be on display until the NOTE: Due to this URGENCY – all O- and O+
end of June. donors who sign up in advance and add SAVE
to their notes will receive a $15 e-gift card.

Appointments are encouraged; walk-ins welcome!
Photo ID required. Thank you for helping us
maintain a healthy blood supply!

Adult Education

The Genesis Story: Reading Biblical Narratives

Deepen your understanding of the meaning and
beauty of the first book of the Bible

Sundays through May 22 at 10:30 a.m. in Stewart Hall
Led by: Professor Justin Jackson of Hillsdale College

Sunday School

Join us for Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. this Sunday.

May 22nd is Teacher & Volunteer Appreciation Sunday. Join us in the
Sanctuary at 10:30 a.m. with your family as we thank our volunteers
for their work this school year. Afterwards, teachers will take children
downstairs for a special Sunday School celebration of our year together.

Vacation Bible School
"Food Truck Party – On A Roll with God"

Monday-Friday, June 13-17
9:00-11:30 a.m.

For three years old (by September 1st) through entering 5th grade
Register at firstpreswheaton.org/VBS

Middle schoolers ... have you signed up yet?!

GENESIS SERVICE SQUAD

Monday-Friday, June 13-17 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Service Squad is for students who are rising 6th Graders to
graduating 8th graders. It will be a jam-packed week of
serving our church, community and growing in our faith.

Register at firstpreswheaton.org/ServiceSquad

WHEFAPTON

Middle School Ministry High School Ministry

• Genesis will meet Sunday in the Sanctuary to • WF will meet on Sunday at Kimmer’s Ice Cream
watch the Youth Sunday Service! in Downtown Wheaton from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

• Confirmation Class meets on Sunday mornings • Register for our mission trip this summer
from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at firstpreswheaton.org/WFMission.
We will be heading to Moorhead, MN from
June 18-25.

Chancel The Chancel flowers are given in loving memory of our mothers
Flowers Bernice O’Hagan and Carlene Hunter, by Tracy and Mary Stollberg.

Prescription for Life – Bottles can be returned today, May 15

Thanks to everyone who picked up a Prescription for Life bottle last Sunday.
If you didn’t get a bottle, they are still available in the Rotunda. Funds raised
will be used to support the many Older Adult Programs at Outreach Community
Center. Thank you for your generous support.

Welcome to this week’s opportunity to pray in community

Prayers for our Church Family
• Thanksgiving for all the WF students who are leading Youth Sunday worship
• Comfort for the family of Howard Grimberg who passed away, especially for his wife Barbara
• Healing for Phyllis Mitchell, mother of Jeff Mitchell, following a recent hospitalization

Church Office Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

NOTE: Summer Office Hours Begin Friday, May 27
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