Welcome To Fourth Presbyterian Church

Friday, May 30, 2008

To learn more about . . .

-- This Sunday’s Worship

-- Women’s Health Week—
Events Begin Monday

-- A Persian Odyssey: Iran Revisited

-- Book Group Conversations This Week

-- Internship Opportunities Needed

-- Concerts at Fourth Church

. . . keep reading!

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This Sunday’s Worship
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Communion will be celebrated at all four services this Sunday.

The Chancel Choir will sing at all three morning services, joining the Morning Choir during 9:30 and 11:00 worship. Fourth Presbyterian Church thanks the Chancel Choir for its musical leadership throughout the past academic year. This group of volunteer singers participates in the 8:00 services, September through May, as well as other musical opportunities. For more information about the choirs at Fourth Church, contact John Sherer at jsherer@fourthchurch.org.

To learn more about worship at Fourth Presbyterian Church this Sunday, 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/060108no.pdf

…..Date and Time..…………………..
Sunday, June 1, Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m.; 6:30 p.m.

…..Scripture Texts……………….…..
Psalm 46
Matthew 7:21–9
Romans 1:15–17; 3:22b–28 (8:00)

…..Preaching…… ……………….…..
8:00 a.m.: Martha Langford, Pastoral Resident
“Grace in Motion”
9:30 and 11:00 a.m.: John M. Buchanan, Pastor
“Astonished
6:30 p.m.: Adam Fronczek, Associate Pastor

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Women’s Health Week—
Events Begin Monday
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The week of June 1–7 is Women’s Health Week. Throughout the week, Chicago Lights Center for Whole Health will be sponsoring a wonderful variety of seminars and presentations for women, with the focus this year on “Balance in Body and Spirit.”

Monday, June 2
Keeping Balance: Yoga and Laughter
Presented by Timothy Nelson
12:00 noon in Anderson Hall
Buffet lunch available for $5; no reservations necessary

Tuesday, June 3: Women’s Health Week Breakfast
Stress and Balance Within
Dr. Esther M. Sternberg of the National Institute of Mental Health
7:30–9:00 a.m. at the Women’s Athletic Club of Chicago (626 N. Michigan)
Registration required; call 312.787.2729, ext. 371
Registration fee: $20

Wednesday, June 4
The Heart of the Matter: The Beat Goes On
Presented by Dr. Annabelle S. Volgman
12:00 noon in Anderson Hall
Buffet lunch available for $5; no reservations necessary

Wednesday, June 4: Women’s Health Week Dinner
Social Security Disability Insurance: Change and Confusion Resolved
Jeffrey Rabin, Attorney at Law
6:00 p.m. in Anderson Hall
Registration required; call 312.372.2080
No registration fee

Saturday, June 7: Women’s Health Week Brunch
Balance in Body and Spirit
Beth Aldrich, Holistic Health and Nutrition Counseling
Anne Pringle and Jamie Klausing, Nia Exercise Instructors
9:15 a.m.–1:00 p.m. in Anderson Hall
Registration required; call 312.787.2729, ext. 388
Registration fee: $15

.....For information…………………..
Contact Terrill Stumpf at tstumpf@fourthchurch.org

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A Persian Odyssey: Iran Revisited
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At the Saturday, June 14 gathering of the Fourth Church Men’s Group, Dr. Rami Yelda will discuss his new book, A Persian Odyssey: Iran Revisited, a narration of his return to his country of origin, which he left more than forty years ago. Dr. Yelda, a retired orthopedic surgeon and citizen of this country, will help us understand the country of his birth and its place on the world stage today. His talk is particularly relevant during these times of Middle East strife, the war in Iraq, and the looming possibility of war with Iran. Following his presentation, there will be time for questions and answers. All are invited to attend. To make reservations for the 8:00 a.m. breakfast, call the Fourth Church office at 312.787.4570 by 12:00 noon on Friday, June 13.

.....Time and place…………………..
Saturday, June 14, 8:00 a.m. in the Dining Room

.....To RSVP for breakfast.…………..
Call the church office at 312.787.4570 by 12:00 noon on Friday, June 13

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Book Group Conversations This Week
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Two book groups will meet this week: Books by Women on Tuesday and Community Book Group on Wednesday.

On Tuesday, June 3, Books by Women will discuss American Bloomsbury by Susan Cheever.

And on Wednesday, June 4, the Community Book Group will discuss Eboo Patel’s Acts of Faith: The Story of an American Muslim, the Struggle for the Soul of a Generation. Joyce Shin will lead the conversation.

....Time and place…………………..
Tuesday, June 3, 6:00 p.m. in the Large Conference Room
American Bloomsbury
Wednesday, June 4, 7:00 p.m. in the Page Smith Room
Acts of Faith

.....For information…………………..
Contact Anne Ellis at aellis@fourthchurch.org

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Internship Opportunities Needed
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Chicago Lights is looking for businesses to provide motivated low-income students with eight-week internships this summer. High school students who have been participating in the Chicago Lights Job Training and Career Development Program will be participating in internships that provide on-the-job experience for sixteen hours a week from June 17 through August 7. There is no financial cost for the businesses hosting the internships (stipends are provided through foundation grants). It is also an opportunity to participate in a meaningful civic partnership while giving an entry-level employee a head start on planning for a satisfying career and keeping a job.

Those who would like more information or are able to help fill the need for intern hosts are asked to contact Stacy Jackson at sjackson@fourthchurch.org.

.....For information…………………..
Contact Stacy Jackson at sjackson@fourthchurch.org

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Concerts at Fourth Church
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Pianist Sharon Rich Peterson will perform next Friday’s Free Noonday Concert in the sanctuary at 12:10 p.m. Nick Lash will play the viola for the June 13 concert. For a schedule of upcoming performers, visit http://www.fourthchurch.org/concerts.html.

.....Time and place…………………..
Friday, June 6, 12:10 p.m. in the sanctuary
Sharon Rich Peterson, piano
Friday, June 13, 12:10 p.m. in the sanctuary
Nick Lash, viola

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

{End of newsletter for Friday, May 30 2008}

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