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This Page lists Monthly activities Including; Bible Studies, Dinners, Youth Events.

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PILGRIMS PROGRESS FILM

Dear Friends, I have just viewed the New Film version of Bunyan's Classic book, 'The Pilgrims Progress'. What a Great film. Beautiful scenes and music, Lots of action. exciting with great effects and filled with thought provoking drama. This film is a winner! A public viewing of this new film will be to sometime in October as a Family Night. If you live in the Forest Park area and are interested in seeing this film, please call our office and let us know. This film will encourage anyone to consider a deeper walk with Christ. Stay in touch with our events page for updates on viewing this film. This is the Indiana Jones of Christian Film Making.  - Pastor Dean

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CHOIR always meets on Thursday evening beginning at 7:30 PM except in Summer (June - September)

 ELDERS meet Every First Sunday For Training and Study after services

BIBLE STUDY: What is the place of Christians in the political realm? Should we be involved in issues that shape the trends of our society? Our study will explore issues and ideas regarding social outreach and the place of Christian witness in the larger culture. Developing a Christian world view and witness to peace and justice. Study includes a DVD viewing from Corral Ridge Ministries, '10 Lies That Silence Christians', as well as reading materials. Interactive dialogue and personal testimony. All are invited to join this study. We begin Sunday, September 19th, at 9:15 AM.

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 EVENTS: (Up and Coming)

Hungarian Goulash Dinner: There will be a Hungarian Style dinner on Saturday, September 25th. Menu includes authentic Beef Goulash, Fried Cabbage, Noodles, Relish dish, Bread, deserts and beverages. Tickets sales by Calling office at 1-708-771-8456.

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WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBER - Bonnie Novak. Bonnie took her vows and made her profession of Faith In Jesus Christ as Only Lord and Savior on Pentecost Sunday. We are glad to welcome her into full fellowship into the Body of Jesus Christ. Congradulations Sister !!! 

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IN AUGUST

Sunday, 1st - Worship, Communion at 10:00 AM, Elder's Meeting after church

10th Tuesday - Board Of Christian Ed meets at 7:30 PM

17th Tuesday - Consistory meets at 7:00 PM

Saturday, 21st - Youth Outing

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IN SEPTEMBER

Sunday Sept. 5th -  Communion , Last 10:00 am Service

Sunday, Sept 12th - Rally Day, Outdoor Service and Cookout after service 

Saturday Sept. 11th - Youth Outing to Starved Rock State Park

Sunday September, 19th - Bible Study at 9:15 AM . Worship at 10:45 AM

Tuesday Sept. 14th - Borad of Christian Ed meets at 7:30 PM

Sunday Sept. 19th - Bible Study 9:15 AM, Worship 10:45 AM

Tuesday Sept. 21st - Consistory at 7:30 PM

Saturday, Sept. 25th - HUNGARIAN GOULASH DINNER - 6:00 PM (See info below)

Sunday Sept. 26th - Bible Study at 9:15 AM, Worship at 10:45 AM

Hungarian Goulash Dinner will be held at First Church. Menun includes Authentic Hungarian Style Gloulash, Fried Cabbage, Relish dish, Bread and butter, Noodles, deserts and beverage. Tickets for sale by calling office at 1-708-771-8456. Deadline for sales is Friday the 17th.

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IN OCTOBER

Sunday, Oct. 3 - 9:15 AM Bible Study, 10:45 Worship and Communion

Oct 7-11th Pastor Dean Out of Town in Door Co, WI

Sunday, Oct. 10th - Lay Worship 10:45 AM , NO BIBLE STUDY

Tuesday, Oct. 12th - Board of Christian Ed at 7:30 PM

Saturday, Oct. 16th - Bake Sale at Church

Sunday, Oct. 17th - 9:15 AM Bible Study, 10:45 AM Worship

Tuesday, Oct. 19th - Consistory meets at 7:00 PM

Saturday, Oct 23ed - ELDER'S RETREAT AT  'THE CENTER' 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sunday, Oct. 24th - 9:15 AM Bible Study, Worship at 10:45 AM

Tuesday, Oct. 26th - United Woman's Fellowship Halloween Party 7:00 PM

Sunday, Oct. 31st - Bible Study 9:15 AM - Worship :ALL SAINTS DAY, REFORMATION SUNDAY Worship at 10:45 AM