FREE PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The first Saturday of each month we hold a Free Pancake Breakfast! You can sign up to help serve or
just come to enjoy a nice free tasty breakfast courtesy of our Night Deacons. The first Saturday of each month 8:30-10 am in our
Hoffman Hall.
PET BLESSING
April 20th 9am -11am
Front lawn of FPJ
Join us outside as we bless the animals that enrich our lives! All types of pets are welcome (with leash or appropriate container, please), and will receive a token to commemorate the blessing. Treats will be provided for pets and humans alike.
WHY30 Axe Throwing
April 20th at 3pm
Master Axe Throwing in Bolingbrook
$24 per person per hour (card only, pay onsite)
Closed toe shoes required.
Time permitting, dinner to follow.
RSVP with Michael Krueger or Kaleigh Belfield
Youth Group
6-8pm at FPJ
All youths in 6th through 12th grade are invited. Join us for games, study, and fellowship! Check out our Youth page for more info: HERE
Upcoming Meetings:
4/21 at Hammel Woods, 4/28, and 5/5 is the End of the Year Bash
FPJ GRADUATES
First Pres has a tradition of celebrating this years graduates in our community. If you or a loved one graduated this past winter or is graduating this spring we would love to celebrate their accomplishment on our Graduates Board in the Narthex! The graduation can be from any level of school or program.
MIDWEEK DINNER AND CLASSES
Wednesday nights (through May 1st)
5-6pm: Kid’s Music and Bible Classes
6:15pm: Fellowship Dinner
6:45pm: Kid’s gym/rec time & Adult Bible study
7:30pm: Chancel Choir practice
Join us each Wed. for a night of fellowship and learning – where good food and good company meet to nourish both body and soul.
SPRING CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR
Saturday April 27th
30+ Crafters and vendors expected | Special prize drawings. Seller spaces (fit 1 3×8 table) are $45
Sellers must be pre-approved before registering
Contact Kris Hayden: (815) 258-8617 | tkkhay@yahoo.com
FREE MUSIC FUN
at First Pres
FOR KIDS K-6TH : singing, moving, playing instruments (circle drumming, bucket drumming, Orff xylophones, handbells and more) performing both sacred and secular music
AGE 10 -ADULT: Free group piano and organ lessons by appointment
FREE SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM
Starting June 3rd
Mon-Fri 11:30am-1pm
Over the summer months we invite youths to come enjoy free healthy lunches, and some fun activities! More info coming soon.
You can support this ministry by volunteering, sharing information about the program, and by donating puzzles and books.
WELCOME BACK GETTING 2 KNOW U
Oasis Women’s Ministry
June 9th 11:30am -1:30pm
Ladies are invited to kick off bringing back Oasis Women’s Ministry together. Join us in Fireside after worship to enjoy lunch, fellowship, and fun!