Welcome To Fourth Presbyterian Church

Flower Sale Fund-Raiser
Sunday, May 11
After 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. services, in Anderson Hall
On Mother’s Day, the junior high youth will be selling flowers during Coffee Hour to raise money for their June work camp, when they’ll travel to Bloomington to help with the Special Olympics.

Confirmation Sunday
Sunday, May 18
9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary
Our eighth grade class has been working this year on questions of faith, identity, and their role as Christians in today’s world. On May 18, they will make their affirmation of faith in front of the congregation. Please congratulate our young people on this milestone in their lives.

Summer Sunday School Begins
Sunday, May 25
9:30 a.m.
Debbie Whitmore and Marcie Hanzlik will teach a class of first through fifth graders at 9:30 a.m. A preschool class for three-year-olds through kindergarten and the regular nursery will also be held at 9:30.

Baccalaureate Sunday
Sunday, May 25
Those graduating from eighth grade or high school as well as those receiving a degree are asked to contact John Vest at 312.981.4037 (jvest@fourthchurch.org) by Monday, May 19 so that they can be recognized on Baccalaureate Sunday, May 25.

Spring Family Camp
The theme for this year's Spring Family Camp, which will be held Friday to Sunday, May 30 to June 1, is “I believe in God, maker of heaven and earth.” Our morning event will be a family affair. We’ll play cooperative games where competition is for fun rather than for winning a prize. When one plays hard and enjoys it, everyone wins. Children and parents will play together for the fun of it! Yes, it may rain, in which case we’ll take the games inside. Families will have an opportunity to do a service project. There is always a lot to be done at camp to get ready at for the summer camping season. The afternoon will be free time to plan your own activities. There is a lot to do at the camp, and some families may plan some off-site activities. We’ll have our traditional loaves and fishes, a social gathering late Saturday afternoon, and finish the day climbing Mount Baldy and singing around the campfire, Sunday we’ll have worship with communion, followed by a craft project for children and interested parents. Come and join us for fun weekend enjoying God’s creation and the great outdoors

Click here to download an application form for Spring Family Camp.

Get-Together for Adoptive Parents!
The Children and Family Committee invites all Fourth Church adoptive families and those considering adoption to a lunch on Sunday, June 8, at 11:00 a.m. in the Manse. Come enjoy food and fellowship with Fourth Church’s adoptive community. After lunch, Dr. Anne Updegrove, a licensed clinical psychologist and consultant to the Day School, will lead a discussion on the unique joys and challenges of adoptive parenting, including theoretical perspectives, research findings, and practical issues faced by adoptive families. A developmental perspective on adoption will be highlighted. Questions and comments will be encouraged! During the discussion, the kids will enjoy supervised games. RSVP to Emilie Syberg at esyberg@fourthchurch.org. We hope to see you there!

Make Plans for Vacation Bible School!
Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a week-long celebration of fun and fellowship held every August. We transform the Fourth Church building with stations for music, food, crafts, and exercise. VBS is open to both preschoolers (three years of age to kindergarten) and grade schoolers (first through fifth grade). Spaces fill up fast so it’s important to get your applications in early. Older students are also needed to help as crew leaders.
Please note that this year VBS will be held one week earlier, August 11–15. Watch the literature rack and future editions of the Good News Letter for further information and applications.