Naperville Presbyterian Church
943 Sanctuary Lane
Naperville, IL 60540
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630-961-0579 phone
630-961-0424 fax
npc@npchurch.org
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
20th Stated Meeting | April 14, 2010
Please note, our April 14 Stated Meeting will be at Naperville Presbyterian Church at 12:00 pm for lunch, with worship and business to follow at 1:00 pm:
Monday, March 15, 2010
July 2010 Haiti Mission Trip
The July 2010 Haiti trip (July 10-17) has a commitment date of April 16. Please distribute the attached information to your missions team and any individuals in your congregation you think might be interested. There is an informational meeting for those interested in hearing more on Wednesday, March 24 – just 10 days from now.
There are multiple ways for CMP congregations to get involved in this effort – sending people, sending donations (a strategic list of donations will be available within the next month), underwriting the cost of needed medicines, and committing to pray for the team while they’re there. Your participation in any way is a blessing to the team, to the people of Haiti, and – we hope! – to your congregation as well.
Please get back to Ann Powers with any questions at apowers@pcanet.org.
Downloadable flyer
There are multiple ways for CMP congregations to get involved in this effort – sending people, sending donations (a strategic list of donations will be available within the next month), underwriting the cost of needed medicines, and committing to pray for the team while they’re there. Your participation in any way is a blessing to the team, to the people of Haiti, and – we hope! – to your congregation as well.
Please get back to Ann Powers with any questions at apowers@pcanet.org.
Downloadable flyer
Friday, March 12, 2010
Support for Tanzania Missions
Isaac Challo is a regular attendee of Naperville Presbyterian Church. He and his wife will be returning to Tanzania to engage in open-air evangelism in Eastern Africa.
Please see the letter from Wheaton College requesting support for "Challo" as he graduates soon and will be engaging in ministry. If you are able to contribute something from the resource list, please use the contacts provided.
Please see the letter from Wheaton College requesting support for "Challo" as he graduates soon and will be engaging in ministry. If you are able to contribute something from the resource list, please use the contacts provided.
Download: July 2010 Haiti Mission Trip
Please see the downloadable flyer for the July 2010 Haiti Mission Trip. Please download and duplicate this flyer for use in your churches, small groups or other ministry venues to publicize the coming trip.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Peacemakers Conflict Coaching | May 21-22
Trinity Presbyterian, PCA (in Hinsdale) and Park Community Church (in the city) are excited to partner and bring Peacemakers Ministries to Chicago to provide Conflict Coaching training. The training will be at Park Community Church Friday evening, May 21 and all day Saturday, May 22nd.
I want to encourage the pastors and elders to seriously & thoughtfully consider this training. As God's shepherds you are often in the midst of some serious & sticky life situations. This training is indispensable for your leadership and laity in your church, your marriage, and even parenting. It gives you the skills and categories to help discern the heart issues underneath the conflict
Conflict is everywhere! It can start small, with a hurtful word, and can develop into a larger issue of damaged relationships and broken trust. Conflict can manifest itself in the church, workplace, and home, and if not properly handled can leave individuals feeling discouraged and hopeless. Attend Conflict Coaching, and learn how to coach others in their conflict by glorifying God and applying His principles of peacemaking to each situation.
Register by March 19th and save!
Download form and information.
I want to encourage the pastors and elders to seriously & thoughtfully consider this training. As God's shepherds you are often in the midst of some serious & sticky life situations. This training is indispensable for your leadership and laity in your church, your marriage, and even parenting. It gives you the skills and categories to help discern the heart issues underneath the conflict
Conflict is everywhere! It can start small, with a hurtful word, and can develop into a larger issue of damaged relationships and broken trust. Conflict can manifest itself in the church, workplace, and home, and if not properly handled can leave individuals feeling discouraged and hopeless. Attend Conflict Coaching, and learn how to coach others in their conflict by glorifying God and applying His principles of peacemaking to each situation.
Register by March 19th and save!
Download form and information.
Monday, March 8, 2010
MTW Facebook
Perhaps many of you on Facebook are already aware that MTW has a page for updates and information...
MTW Facebook Page
MTW Facebook Page
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Zambia 2010 Missions Opportunity
Greetings Everyone,
Please find attached a short summary of a missions trip one of our ruling elder's wives (Theresa Thaete, wife of Larry) and others, are planning to take soon. Our session is in support of this, and were hoping the Lord may lay on the hearts of some in our Presbytery to participate in the prayer and funding for this. Please discuss with your Sessions/Missions Committees as the Lord may lead.
Thanks for your consideration!
Sincerely in Christ,
Rick Sutton, for the Lakeview Session
Please find attached a short summary of a missions trip one of our ruling elder's wives (Theresa Thaete, wife of Larry) and others, are planning to take soon. Our session is in support of this, and were hoping the Lord may lay on the hearts of some in our Presbytery to participate in the prayer and funding for this. Please discuss with your Sessions/Missions Committees as the Lord may lead.
Thanks for your consideration!
Sincerely in Christ,
Rick Sutton, for the Lakeview Session
Saturday, February 27, 2010
July 2010 Haiti Mission Trip
The support of the February Haiti missions by the Chicago Metro Presbytery churches has been exciting and encouraging to see. The returning team will look forward to sharing with home churches about the trip and the benefits of these joint experience as we labor together for the cause of Christ here and around the world.
There will be an information meeting for the July 2010 trip on Wednesday, March 24 at Naperville Presbyterian Church at 7:00. If you are at all interested in participating, or coming as a representative from your church, this meeting is highly recommended. More information here.
The commitment date for this trip is April 16. See the information below for more details. Refinement of the details will be made after debriefing with the recent team members and our partners in ministry, ESMI.
Please let Ann Powers (apowers[at]pcanet.org) know if you plan to come on 3/24, or if you have any general questions about the next trip.
There will be an information meeting for the July 2010 trip on Wednesday, March 24 at Naperville Presbyterian Church at 7:00. If you are at all interested in participating, or coming as a representative from your church, this meeting is highly recommended. More information here.
The commitment date for this trip is April 16. See the information below for more details. Refinement of the details will be made after debriefing with the recent team members and our partners in ministry, ESMI.
Please let Ann Powers (apowers[at]pcanet.org) know if you plan to come on 3/24, or if you have any general questions about the next trip.
Haiti Mission Team | Update #9
Hi, all…an unplanned update…
Please pray throughout the day for our team. Transportation issues have significantly cut into the time they hoped to have at Laogaonge, which they were greatly looking forward to. It is possible they have not yet left Cambry at this writing, which would be a 5 hour delay and counting.
Pray for their safety in travel and ministry, their spirits so that they would not become discouraged at the delays, and a timely arrival at the airport.
Please pray throughout the day for our team. Transportation issues have significantly cut into the time they hoped to have at Laogaonge, which they were greatly looking forward to. It is possible they have not yet left Cambry at this writing, which would be a 5 hour delay and counting.
Pray for their safety in travel and ministry, their spirits so that they would not become discouraged at the delays, and a timely arrival at the airport.
Haiti Mission Team | Update #8
Hmm. Remember the “day of changed plans” on Wednesday? And that there was plan for Thursday? Well, scrap that plan, too!
Instead of a lighter day providing some rest by using a “split shift” approach in the community at Cambry, the team was roused with the news “we’re going to Cavillion today”. To their great credit as a game and servant-hearted bunch, the news was met with a willing spirit, and the team was once again split into three for long but different days.
One part did indeed stay and do clinic work at Cambry seeing the community, many of whom were refugees from Port au Prince.
A second part went to the other location, Cavillion, another ESMI site where they saw 83 orphans, using their triage system that had been perfected at Cambry during the early part of the week. The team saw 83 kids, many of whom were relocated from Port au Prince.
A third group stayed back to make practical provision for tomorrow – restocking and repacking bags of supplies that they anticipate needing, and making enough peanut butter sandwiches for 25 for lunch and dinner for tomorrow. Their meal on the road will be rounded out by some applesauce, their shared store of snacks brought from home, and lots of bottled water.
Midway through the day, a group of 4 representing the 4 Chicago area churches that contributed to a well in Dortue were taken there in the most nimble 4 wheel drive vehicle available. Dortue’s location makes the trip not for the fainthearted – it is at the top of a mountain. It’s very location was the reason the well was so strategic – villagers walked for hours to get clean water before the well was dug. Upon their arrival, the representatives were greeted with great joy and gratitude by the people who attest that their lives have been radically changed by the availability of clean water in their village. Kids sang and the well was officially dedicated. It was a stark reminder of how things we consider simple “givens” in life – like a reliable water source – can make an immense difference. It will transform the village in many ways for the better.
Some other praises:
Everyone is doing much better today healthwise.
It was agreed that today was everyone’s favorite day – folks were serving in their “sweet spot” and feeling in a groove. There is no flagging of enthusiasm for the tasks with this bunch!
The supplies are holding out beautifully. Praise God for the generosity of those who provided funds for purchase, donated items, and for His guidance in selecting the appropriate things.
Some prayer requests:
Friday will be a day for service in a brand new setting as well as long hours of travel. The plan (dare we say it?) is to leave Cambry early in the same coach bus that took them from the to Cambry on Saturday/Sunday. They’ll leave early in the morning with all of their belongings and supplies for the day with Dou Dou as guide. A trip to Laogaonge should take about 4 hours. After working there several hours, they will be on their way to the Dominican Republic and the airport at Santo Domingo. The goal is to arrive there about 4:00 a.m. Saturday; their flight departs at 8:00 a.m. Please pray for all of the elements of the day - from their ability to minister to the needs of those they’ll see in Laogaonge to the logistics of the trip to safety on the road – and a timely arrival in Santo Domingo and a safe flight home.
Pray for the team’s “re-entry”. They are exhilarated in many ways, but surely exhausted. They are mostly healthy, but some will need a few days to fully recover. They have seen and experienced one of the greatest tragedies in modern times. They have been of immense help to many, but seen the vast amount of need they could not meet. Please ask God to minister to their spirits over the next days, weeks, and months as they process the joys and frustrations of ministry in Haiti.
Pray for those who remain in Haiti to continue to faithfully serve where God has placed them for this time in their country’s history. Pray for encouragement, stamina, a reliance on God, and the partnership of Christians around the world to continue to sustain them.
Pray for our partners at ESMI – Dony and Sharon, Louis and Martine, Philemon, Dou Dou, Franklin, and the countless others who support the work of ESMI in
Instead of a lighter day providing some rest by using a “split shift” approach in the community at Cambry, the team was roused with the news “we’re going to Cavillion today”. To their great credit as a game and servant-hearted bunch, the news was met with a willing spirit, and the team was once again split into three for long but different days.
One part did indeed stay and do clinic work at Cambry seeing the community, many of whom were refugees from Port au Prince.
A second part went to the other location, Cavillion, another ESMI site where they saw 83 orphans, using their triage system that had been perfected at Cambry during the early part of the week. The team saw 83 kids, many of whom were relocated from Port au Prince.
A third group stayed back to make practical provision for tomorrow – restocking and repacking bags of supplies that they anticipate needing, and making enough peanut butter sandwiches for 25 for lunch and dinner for tomorrow. Their meal on the road will be rounded out by some applesauce, their shared store of snacks brought from home, and lots of bottled water.
Midway through the day, a group of 4 representing the 4 Chicago area churches that contributed to a well in Dortue were taken there in the most nimble 4 wheel drive vehicle available. Dortue’s location makes the trip not for the fainthearted – it is at the top of a mountain. It’s very location was the reason the well was so strategic – villagers walked for hours to get clean water before the well was dug. Upon their arrival, the representatives were greeted with great joy and gratitude by the people who attest that their lives have been radically changed by the availability of clean water in their village. Kids sang and the well was officially dedicated. It was a stark reminder of how things we consider simple “givens” in life – like a reliable water source – can make an immense difference. It will transform the village in many ways for the better.
Some other praises:
Everyone is doing much better today healthwise.
It was agreed that today was everyone’s favorite day – folks were serving in their “sweet spot” and feeling in a groove. There is no flagging of enthusiasm for the tasks with this bunch!
The supplies are holding out beautifully. Praise God for the generosity of those who provided funds for purchase, donated items, and for His guidance in selecting the appropriate things.
Some prayer requests:
Friday will be a day for service in a brand new setting as well as long hours of travel. The plan (dare we say it?) is to leave Cambry early in the same coach bus that took them from the to Cambry on Saturday/Sunday. They’ll leave early in the morning with all of their belongings and supplies for the day with Dou Dou as guide. A trip to Laogaonge should take about 4 hours. After working there several hours, they will be on their way to the Dominican Republic and the airport at Santo Domingo. The goal is to arrive there about 4:00 a.m. Saturday; their flight departs at 8:00 a.m. Please pray for all of the elements of the day - from their ability to minister to the needs of those they’ll see in Laogaonge to the logistics of the trip to safety on the road – and a timely arrival in Santo Domingo and a safe flight home.
Pray for the team’s “re-entry”. They are exhilarated in many ways, but surely exhausted. They are mostly healthy, but some will need a few days to fully recover. They have seen and experienced one of the greatest tragedies in modern times. They have been of immense help to many, but seen the vast amount of need they could not meet. Please ask God to minister to their spirits over the next days, weeks, and months as they process the joys and frustrations of ministry in Haiti.
Pray for those who remain in Haiti to continue to faithfully serve where God has placed them for this time in their country’s history. Pray for encouragement, stamina, a reliance on God, and the partnership of Christians around the world to continue to sustain them.
Pray for our partners at ESMI – Dony and Sharon, Louis and Martine, Philemon, Dou Dou, Franklin, and the countless others who support the work of ESMI in
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