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Wishing Godspeed to Layton Williams
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Two-year Residency Ends This Sunday
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This Sunday we will say good-bye to Layton Williams, who will complete her two years as Pastoral Resident with Fourth Church that day. Layton will preach at 4:00 p.m. worship, and receptions in her honor will be held following morning worship services during Coffee Hour.
Please join us that day as we take time to thank Layton for her time among us and wish her Godspeed in the next chapter of her ministry!
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Vacation Bible School is right around the corner--which means there are only a few days left to register your child for our week of Egypt fun!
The deadline to register for VBS is this Monday, August 1. Registration is available online. A downloadable paper form is also available here.
Held from Monday, August 8 to Friday, August 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., this year's VBS will take children on a journey back in time to ancient Egypt, where they will learn about the story of Joseph and his brothers. Your kids won't want to miss the week of learning, singing, and great activities we have planned!
Registration deadline:
Monday, August 1
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Every Sunday at Fourth Church
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Each Sunday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. Fourth Church offers a jazz service with music by the Lucy Smith Quartet--an opportunity for worship that includes the celebration of Communion.
Want to learn more about this unique service? A "Jazz at Four" email
with information about each Sunday's 4:00 jazz service is sent weekly. To subscribe to receive this email, send email addresses to news@fourthchurch.org with "Jazz" in the subject line.
And for a special treat, come hear Jazz at Four musician Lucy Smith perform a free "Music by the Fountain" Noonday concert outdoors in our Michigan Avenue courtyard on Friday, August 12!
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Donations and Volunteers Needed
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We still need help collecting and preparing to distribute school supplies and filled backpacks for children and youth connected with the Chicago Lights Urban Farm and Tutoring Program!
Donations for the annual School Supply Drive, organized by Women at Fourth, are being collected at morning Coffee Hour on Sundays and at the reception desk during the week. Solar calculators, supply boxes, pocket-size dictionaries, and notebooks are especially needed. You can also sign up to help receive, sort, and distribute school supplies and backpacks.
A list of needed backpack supplies is available here; a list of needed Chicago Lights Tutoring supplies is available here; and a list of school supply drive volunteer opportunities is available here.
For more information about how you can help, stop by Coffee Hour this Sunday or contact Anne Ellis (312.573.3369).
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August 4 in Buchanan Chapel
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On Thursday afternoon Chicago Lights Summer Day students will mark the end of their 2016 program by presenting a dynamic, multicultural arts performance in Buchanan Chapel. These 100 first through ninth graders have spent the past six weeks learning and engaging in academic classes and arts instruction, which will be showcased in their presentation on Thursday.
All are invited to come to this fun-filled performance and show their support and encouragement for these children.
Time:
Thursday, August 4
1:30 p.m.
Place:
Buchanan Chapel
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Fill Out a Nominating Form Today!
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The Nominating Committee needs your help as they compile recommendations for church officers!
If you know someone with gifts for leadership and ministry, consider suggesting them for an officer position with Fourth Church or Chicago Lights.
Nominating forms for the offices of Elder, Deacon, Trustee, and Chicago Lights Board are available online. Paper forms are also available at the church in the pew racks and literature racks. You can place completed forms in the offering plate during a worship service, drop them off at the church reception desk, or mail them to the church.
Please take a moment to send your officer suggestions our way!
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Worship This Week
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8:00 a.m. with Communion
Victoria G. Curtiss, Associate Pastor, preaching
"It's Never All about You"
Scripture texts:
9:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Victoria G. Curtiss, Associate Pastor, preaching "It's Never All about You"Scripture texts: 4:00 p.m. Jazz Service with Communion
Layton Williams, Pastoral Resident, preaching "Somewhere More Familiar"Scripture texts: Worship bulletins
for this coming Sunday are available online Friday afternoon at www.fourthchurch.org/worship/this-week.html "News and Opportunities"
is the weekly printed newsletter distributed with the Sunday bulletin and is available online Friday afternoon at www.fourthchurch.org/news/2016/073116no.pdfSermons
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 Passages |
Deaths
We give thanks to God for the gift of new life.
Ken Stratton, July 16, 2016
A private interment was held.
Charles J. Orlebeke, July 27, 2016.
A memorial service was held in Michigan.
Wedding
We give thanks to God for the gift of life together.
Jennifer Lauren Rake and Peter Vernon Schumann, July 23, 2016
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Music by the Fountain
Join us for these free concerts!
Friday, August 5, 2016
Beckie Menzie and Tom Michael, cabaret duo
12:10 p.m. in the courtyard
Friday, August 12, 2016
Lucy Smith Jazz
12:10 p.m. in the courtyard Friday, August 19, 2016
Libby York, vocalist
12:10 p.m. in the courtyard
Friday, August 26, 2016
Wydetta Carter, vocalist
12:10 p.m. in the courtyard
A complete concert schedule is available online.
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Volunteer at Fourth Church
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There are several ways to get involved in the mission and ministry of Fourth Church. See below for details!
Current Volunteer Needs
Greeters and ushers for the 4:00 p.m. jazz worship service Nursery caregivers during the 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. worship services
To sign up for any of these volunteer opportunities or to learn more about them, stop by Coffee Hour on Sunday morning or contact Larry Nicholson, Director of Volunteer Ministry.
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