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LibertyPrairie.org
This is the ninth year that FPCD has partnered with Liberty Prairie (formerly Prairie Wind Family Farm), a certified organic farm in Grayslake operated by the Miller family. The Millers are committed to making a tangible difference in their community through sustainable farming, animal welfare, and fresh food access for all. By reducing the distance your food travels, you increase freshness and nutrient density and add diversity to your diet. And all while supporting local family-scale farming! Shares of vegetables, fruits and eggs are delivered to FPCD every other Wednesday, May through November.
Presbyterian Women Mission of the Month
March & April
Lake County is home to an amazing Women’s
Shelter —
“A Safe Place” and PW is proud of its longstanding
relationship with this organization. For many
years, PW has featured it as one of our “Missions of
the Month” collections. In addition to emergency
shelter, it provides long-term shelter, programs, and
counseling to help abused women move into better
lives. We have asked if there was something specific
that we could provide and the answer was to give
items for ongoing daily needs and to please continue
with our previous gifts. In that light, PW requests the
following items: paper towels, plastic utensils,
dishwasher detergent, paper napkins, dish detergent,
tissues, laundry detergent, and fabric softener. Bring
items to the PW Mission closet near the church office.
Step into Service this Lent: Help Us Collect 1,000 Pairs of Shoes for Soles4Souls!
March and April
This Lenten season, our children and youth are
leading the way with a mission of love, compassion, and impact. We’re partnering with Soles4Souls, a
nonprofit organization dedicated to turning shoes and
clothing into opportunities. Through their programs, Soles4Souls provides much-needed relief to people worldwide and helps create jobs in developing
countries by repurposing shoes and clothing.
Our goal is ambitious but achievable: To collect
1,000 pairs of shoes during Lent. Imagine the joy
and hope we can bring to many lives through this simple act of generosity.
Here’s how you can help:
• Donate your gently worn shoes. Bring them to the collection locations at the West and JCH entrances.
• Spread the word. Tell your friends, family, and
neighbors about our mission and encourage them
to contribute.
• Pray for our mission. Lift up this project and the lives it will touch in your prayers.
Let’s join hands and soles as a church community
to support this wonderful cause. Whether you’re a child, youth, or adult, everyone is invited to step into this mission of hope and change.
Keep an eye out for updates as we track our progress toward the 1,000-pair goal. Together, we can make a world of difference this Lent — one pair of shoes at a time!
Join our Annual Blood Drive & Make a Life-Giving Impact
April 5 @ 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
We invite you to participate in a wonderful opportunity to save lives and make a meaningful difference in our community. By choosing to give blood, you offer hope to those who are facing critical medical situations, giving them a chance to recover, renew their life, and health. This act of kindness embodies the core values of our faith and helps us establish deeper connections with others who share the same noble cause. By participating in the church's blood drive, we show our commitment to love, support, and heal our neighbors, strengthening the bonds of fellowship within our congregation and establishing a legacy of compassion for generations to come. Please join us on April 5th from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m, and become a source of life and light for those in need. Registration for the blood drive online and in the Wednesday E-blast.
“And your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations;
you shall be called the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to dwell in.” Isaiah 58:12
Providing relief from natural disasters, food for the hungry and support for the poor and
oppressed — we’ll learn about the amazing reach of this special offering over the weeks of
Lent and gather gifts gladly on April 13!
This Lenten season, our Sunday School families are invited to take part in this meaningful
tradition — One Great Hour of Sharing! On the first Sunday of Lent, each family will
receive a Fish Bank and a special Lenten calendar filled with creative ways to reflect on
Jesus’ life and share His love with the world around us.
Each day on the calendar includes family-friendly activities that encourage generosity, gratitude,
and service. From simple acts of kindness to thoughtful prayers, these moments will help deepen
your family’s faith and connection during Lent. Be sure to place you Fish Bank in a central
spot — like your dining room table — as a daily reminder of our call to give and serve. We will
collect the banks on Palm Sunday, as we come together to share our gifts and make a difference.
Let’s journey through Lent with open hearts, hands ready to give, and a spirit of compassion!
