Struggling with Decisions?
Find Help in Our
Life Groups!

Pastor Hope Chernich,

First Church of Des Plaines

Experts estimate that people make 35,000 decisions daily, facing a constant barrage of options from commercials and social media. This overload can make simple choices, like where to eat or which brand to buy, daunting and lead to decision fatigue.

People face decision fatigue, struggling with choices due to overwhelming options. The mental drain from countless minor decisions makes major life choices even harder.

In discernment, we learn to make sound judgments and distinguish between options. Discerning people see beyond surface issues. Through the Holy Spirit's guidance promised in John 16, people of faith have spiritual resources for decision-making.

Our life groups will study scriptures on discernment and explore decision-making tools. We'll examine desires, questioning techniques, and how prayer and silence enhance discernment. Through shared practices, we'll learn to listen to our inner spirit and God's guidance, both personally and as a community.

If you're interested in joining a life group, please reach out to us directly!

Our sermon schedule

Join us every Sunday in January and February as we renew our commitment to follow Jesus. Our sermon series, “What the World Needs Now,” explores how kindness, compassion, humility, respect, and love can change us and our communities.

January 12- Remembering we are loved and renewing our Baptism
January 19- “Jesus is the best I have seen: Guest preacher Rev Clyde Brooks
January 26- February 23 “What the world needs now”

Together in joyous, communal activities

Our community came alive with a summer of joyous gatherings - from the Family Fun Night's games and stories to the heartwarming Pet Blessing celebrating our animal companions. In the grand Celebration of Unity, where diverse performances including contemporary music, Brazilian guitar, Mexican folk dance, and a chorus from the handicapped shelter showcased our vibrant cultural tapestry.

Last Sunday's livestream:

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Good things:

We pray.

Each week, our prayer circle comes together to uplift the needs of those we know, and those we don’t. If you would like us to include you –and we would like to include you – use the QR code to let us know.

Your contact is confidential.

If you believe you need more than prayer support, our Pastor invites you to come in, meet her, and have a heart-to-heart. You’ll like her; she’s a good listener.

We are all lost sheep. We are finding our way. We can do this together.