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Friday, July 11, 2008

-----News@FourthChurch------------------------------

-- This Sunday’s Worship

-- An Update on General Assembly

-- Vicky Curtiss Elected Associate Pastor for Mission

-- An Intergenerational Lunch on Thursday

-- A Travel-Writing Series

-- Concerts at Fourth Church

. . . keep reading!

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This Sunday’s Worship
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Communion will be celebrated during 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. worship this Sunday. Children will be baptized during the 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. services.

To learn more about July 13 worship at Fourth Presbyterian Church, read a copy of the worship bulletin, available online at http://www.fourthchurch.org/sundayworship.html.

The publication “News and Opportunities,” distributed on Sundays with the worship bulletin and containing information about upcoming Fourth Presbyterian Church events, is also available online at http://www.fourthchurch.org/downloads/071308no.pdf.

…..Date and Time..…………………..
Sunday, July 13, Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m.; 6:30 p.m.

…..Scripture Texts……………….…..
Psalm 119:105–112
Romans 8:1–11 (8:00 and 6:30)
Genesis 25:19–34 (9:30 and 11:00)
Genesis 33:1–11 (9:30 and 11:00)

…..Preaching…… ……………….…..
8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.: Calum I. MacLeod, Associate Pastor
“Spirited”
9:30 and 11:00 a.m.: John M. Buchanan, Pastor
“All in the Family”

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An Update on General Assembly
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This Sunday, join John Buchanan and others who attended the 218th General Assembly as they share their thoughts and reflections on this biennial gathering of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The information and discussion session will be held at 12:30 p.m. in the Dining Room. Reflections from some of the participants can also be found at http://www.fourthchurch.org/ga2008.html.

.....Time and place…………………..
Sunday, July 13, 12:30 p.m. in the Dining Room

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Vicky Curtiss Elected Associate Pastor for Mission
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This past Sunday, July 6, the Reverend Vicky Curtiss was elected Associate Pastor for Mission by the Fourth Church congregation. To learn more about Vicky, who will join the Fourth Church staff in September, visit http://www.fourthchurch.org/downloads/VickyCurtiss070808.pdf.

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An Intergenerational Lunch on Thursday
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Adults are invited to join the students of Chicago Lights Summer Day for an intergenerational lunch this Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Cosponsored by Chicago Lights Summer Day, Center for Whole Health, and Center for Life and Learning, the lunch will include a program to raise awareness for bone health. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to Denise Keane at dkeane@fourthchurch.org.

.....Time and place…………………..
Thursday, July 17, 11:30 a.m. in Anderson Hall South Balcony

.....To register….. …………………..
Contact Denise Keane at dkeane@fourthchurch.org

.....For information…………………..
Contact Denise Keane at dkeane@fourthchurch.org

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A Travel-Writing Series
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Men and women sixty and over are invited to come together to capture memories and memoirs about special places they’ve been, trips they’ve taken, or special times they’ve shared with family and friends while traveling. On Wednesday, July 30, the Center for Life and Learning will offer the first session in a five-session “Travel Writing” series. Instructor Amy Wieder will lead students in travel writing exercises, and participants will be encouraged to regularly share short works with the class, providing opportunity for feedback and creative support. The class will meet at the church on Wednesdays, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. For details, contact Denise Keane at dkeane@fourthchurch.org.

.....Time and place…………………..
Wednesdays, beginning July 30, 10:30 a.m. at the church

.....To register….. …………………..
Contact Denise Keane at dkeane@fourthchurch.org

.....For information…………………..
Contact Denise Keane at dkeane@fourthchurch.org

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Concerts at Fourth Church
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The free Friday Noonday Concerts have moved outside to the Garth! The Music by the Fountain concerts continue each Friday at 12:10 p.m. through August 29. On Friday, July 18, the performance will feature Chicago Lights Elam Davies Social Service Center staff member Maxi-Madelynn Wood, who also sang at this year’s Mission Benefit, and Jerry Knight. For a schedule of upcoming performers, visit http://www.fourthchurch.org/concerts.html.

.....Time and place…………………..
Friday, July 18, in the Garth
Maxi-Madelynn Wood and Jerry Knight

.....For information…………………..
http://www.fourthchurch.org/concerts.html

{End of newsletter for Friday, July 11, 2008}

Information about all these events and much more can be found at http://www.fourthchurch.org

Each week, the Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago sends a weekly e-mail newsletter highlighting some of the events and opportunities taking place in the upcoming week. To subscribe, send e-mail addresses to news@fourthchurch.org.



Friday, July 11, 2008 -----News@FourthChurch------------------------------ -- This Sunday’s Worship -- An Update on General Assembly -- Vicky Curtiss Elected Associate Pastor for Mission -- An Intergenerational Lunch on Thursday -- A Travel-Writing Series -- Concerts at Fourth Church . . . keep reading! -------------------------------------------------------------------- This Sunday’s Worship -------------------------------------------------------------------- Communion will be celebrated during 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. worship this Sunday. Children will be baptized during the 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. services. To learn more about July 13 worship at Fourth Presbyterian Church, read a copy of the worship bulletin, available online at http://www.fourthchurch.org/sundayworship.html. The publication “News and Opportunities,” distributed on Sundays with the worship bulletin and containing information about upcoming Fourth Presbyterian Church events, is also available online at http://www.fourthchurch.org/downloads/071308no.pdf. …..Date and Time..………………….. Sunday, July 13, Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m.; 6:30 p.m. …..Scripture Texts……………….….. Psalm 119:105–112 Romans 8:1–11 (8:00 and 6:30) Genesis 25:19–34 (9:30 and 11:00) Genesis 33:1–11 (9:30 and 11:00) …..Preaching…… ……………….….. 8:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.: Calum I. MacLeod, Associate Pastor “Spirited” 9:30 and 11:00 a.m.: John M. Buchanan, Pastor “All in the Family” -------------------------------------------------------------------- An Update on General Assembly -------------------------------------------------------------------- This Sunday, join John Buchanan and others who attended the 218th General Assembly as they share their thoughts and reflections on this biennial gathering of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The information and discussion session will be held at 12:30 p.m. in the Dining Room. Reflections from some of the participants can also be found at http://www.fourthchurch.org/ga2008.html. .....Time and place………………….. Sunday, July 13, 12:30 p.m. in the Dining Room -------------------------------------------------------------------- Vicky Curtiss Elected Associate Pastor for Mission -------------------------------------------------------------------- This past Sunday, July 6, the Reverend Vicky Curtiss was elected Associate Pastor for Mission by the Fourth Church congregation. To learn more about Vicky, who will join the Fourth Church staff in September, visit http://www.fourthchurch.org/downloads/VickyCurtiss070808.pdf. -------------------------------------------------------------------- An Intergenerational Lunch on Thursday -------------------------------------------------------------------- Adults are invited to join the students of Chicago Lights Summer Day for an intergenerational lunch this Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Cosponsored by Chicago Lights Summer Day, Center for Whole Health, and Center for Life and Learning, the lunch will include a program to raise awareness for bone health. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP to Denise Keane at dkeane@fourthchurch.org. .....Time and place………………….. Thursday, July 17, 11:30 a.m. in Anderson Hall South Balcony .....To register….. ………………….. Contact Denise Keane at dkeane@fourthchurch.org .....For information………………….. Contact Denise Keane at dkeane@fourthchurch.org -------------------------------------------------------------------- A Travel-Writing Series -------------------------------------------------------------------- Men and women sixty and over are invited to come together to capture memories and memoirs about special places they’ve been, trips they’ve taken, or special times they’ve shared with family and friends while traveling. On Wednesday, July 30, the Center for Life and Learning will offer the first session in a five-session “Travel Writing” series. Instructor Amy Wieder will lead students in travel writing exercises, and participants will be encouraged to regularly share short works with the class, providing opportunity for feedback and creative support. The class will meet at the church on Wednesdays, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. For details, contact Denise Keane at dkeane@fourthchurch.org. .....Time and place………………….. Wednesdays, beginning July 30, 10:30 a.m. at the church .....To register….. ………………….. Contact Denise Keane at dkeane@fourthchurch.org .....For information………………….. Contact Denise Keane at dkeane@fourthchurch.org ------------------------------------------------------------------ Concerts at Fourth Church -------------------------------------------------------------------- The free Friday Noonday Concerts have moved outside to the Garth! The Music by the Fountain concerts continue each Friday at 12:10 p.m. through August 29. On Friday, July 18, the performance will feature Chicago Lights Elam Davies Social Service Center staff member Maxi-Madelynn Wood, who also sang at this year’s Mission Benefit, and Jerry Knight. For a schedule of upcoming performers, visit http://www.fourthchurch.org/concerts.html. .....Time and place………………….. Friday, July 18, in the Garth Maxi-Madelynn Wood and Jerry Knight .....For information………………….. http://www.fourthchurch.org/concerts.html {End of newsletter for Friday, July 11, 2008} *Information about all these events and much more* can be found at http://www.fourthchurch.org Each week, the Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago sends a weekly e-mail newsletter highlighting some of the events and opportunities taking place in the upcoming week. To subscribe, send e-mail addresses to news@fourthchurch.org.