In my haste to get the newsletter published and printed last week, I incorrectly listed the date of the NI Synod Discipleship Gathering. It is actually this coming Tuesday, October 11 at Faith Lutheran in Joliet. There is no charge for the program, "Communication and the Congregation: What Would Jesus Tweet?" and anyone interested is welcome to attend. Registration begins at 6:30pm. If you would like further information or are interested in carpooling, please call the church (815-886-4354).
Also, the date for Cookie Dough order delivery has been changed to October 26 from 3 to 6pm, so we'll have to wait another week to enjoy the smell of baking cookies!!
Here is this week's "What's Happening". . . . . .
1. TONIGHT-Thur. Oct. 6-G-2-R (Genesis to Revelation) Study meets at the Stoughton's at 7pm
2. Fri. Oct. 7-Friday Night Bible Study meets at 7pm at Sheri's home
3. Sat. Oct. 8-Shepherd's Pantry is open from 9:30 to 11:30am at 2 Belmont Dr. (at Rt. 53)
4. Sat. Oct. 8-Annual CROP Walk registration at 9:15am at the Rec Center and walk kicks off at 10am
5. Sun. Oct. 9-Announcements begin at 9:15am with Worship beginning at 9:30am. Praise Band rehearsal to follow Worship
6. Mon. Oct. 10-Monday Bible Study at 7pm at the Suchomel's
7. Tue. Oct 11-NI Synod Discipleship Gathering in lieu of Ministry Night.
8. Wed. Oct. 12-Wed. Bible Study at 6:30pm at the church
9. Thur. Oct. 13-Ministry Team Reports are due TODAY to the church office
10. Thur. Oct. 13-FLY Lady (Finally Loving Yourself) meets at 7pm at Lydia Faber's home
11. Fri. Oct 14-Friday Night Bible Study meets at 7pm at Sheri's home
12. Sat. Oct. 15-Church Council Meeting at 8:30am
13. Sun. Oct. 16-Sunday School for age 3 to 5th grade 8:45-9:25am
14. Sun. Oct. 16-Worship at 9:30am (NOTE: Announcements begin at 9:15am)
MATTHEW 25:35 FUND (formerly the Social Ministry Discretionary Fund) is used to assist those in need, both in our congregation and those in the larger community. In the past we've assisted with utility bills, prescriptions, fuel for cars, etc. The name changed to Matthew 25:35 fund so it more clearly represented what the fund is for; "For I was hungry, and fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home." We recently learned of one of our own families being in need and are trying to raise as much as possible to assist in buying a furnace. As we quickly approach colder temperatures, hopefully we can all come together to assist this family. If you feel inclined to give to give to this family and/or the Matthew 25:35 Fund, please put your gift in an envelope clearly marked Matthew 25:35 Fund, and the monies collected will be given to this family and others in need. Also, if you know of someone in our congregation (including yourself) in need of something, please let Pastor know. It will be held in confidence and we'll seek resources whenever and wherever possible, starting right here within our church family.
Reminders about October worship:
During the month of October, we will be offering one service at 9:30am. Announcements begin at 9:15am each week. We are on a special journey together and it's the hope that everyone will do their best to be present with us each Sunday in October. Bring your "Cultivating Fruitfulness" books, Bibles and a pen...you'll need them. If you haven't gotten the book yet, let us know and we'll see that you get a copy. Also remember that recordings of our worship services are available to anyone who wants to keep up with the journey.
We were certainly blessed with a beautiful day Sunday for the tree planting/blessing at our former church site. If you weren't able to be there, you can see it on Facebook.
Recap from last Sunday: We began our journey of "Cultivating Fruitfulness." Focusing on "Radical Hospitality," Pastor shared the various Scripture verses from the book and dug a little deeper into what the verses mean for us as we think about radically welcoming people into our church. How are your daily challenges going?
Preview of this Sunday: This week, we will be focusing on "Passionate Worship." We hope you'll have read through Day 14 and that you've been keeping up with your daily challenges. Be ready to talk about what worship means to you; why you come to worship; what you like about our worship styles; how we can worship God together. It's sure to generate a lot of good discussion.
I trust that you are all enjoying out bit of Indian summer weather! What a great day it will be for the CROP Walk on Saturday. Our team is so close to their goal. Please consider supporting this ministry in some small way if you haven't already done so.
FYI-Since Monday is Columbus Day, the Preschool will be closed and I will not be in the office. We are currently experiencing problems with our answering machine. If it will not allow you to leave a message, please call Pastor's cell phone (815-355-2397) and leave your message there.
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