First Baptist Church of La Grange warmly invites you to be part of our church’s 140th Anniversary celebration! We will be celebrating with Worship, Praise, Special Music, and Thanksgiving and a wonderful meal as we honor our Servant Leaders as God’s Chosen Ambassadors for such a time as this.
You are welcome to come for any or all of the following events as you are able.
Theme: God’s Chosen Ambassadors
Events of the day:
11:00 am — Worship in the Sanctuary, “We’ve Come this Far by Faith” with special music & guest messenger Rev. Jane Hawkins
1:00 pm — Anniversary Celebration Dinner in Fellowship Hall
3:00 pm — Praise and Worship Celebrationin the Sanctuary with special music, presentations, & guest messenger, Rev. Dr. Dennis Bailey
If you are receiving this invitation, you are important in the life of FBC and we would love to see you and have you join us!
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. Our youth want to contribute funds for the 140th anniversary celebration, so they are selling calendars. See Sister Stephanie or email her at stephanieeaton@fbclagrange.com.
Community Events & Resources:
*The La Grange Park Library has moved back to their newly renovated building. We loved having them with us at FBC and they made an adorable “thank you” video—see it below.
*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
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!