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September 05, 2009
Welcome Rev. Dwight Stewart
Here’s wishing you all a wonderful holiday weekend. For those who are in town and joining us for worship this Sunday, Rev. Dwight Stewart returns to our church as a guest preacher! Ordained as a United Methodist minister for over 25 years, Rev. Stewart currently serves as a chaplain at Resurrection Health Care in Oak Park, Illinois. Pastor Lowell Allen will lead the worship and is taking pastoral calls while Pastor Vickie is away for the holiday weekend.
“He has done everything well;
he even makes the deaf to hear
and the mute to speak.” Mark 7:37
We had a wonderful celebration last Sunday of the ministry of our Student Pastor, Adam Barlow-Thompson, (who has served our church for the past year). Thanks again to Adam and Ashley for their service to our church on so many fronts over the past year. Pictures were taken and will be added to the scrap book we’re preparing for the Barlow-Thompson household. Extra copies have been printed and can be picked up at church. If you didn’t get a chance to insert a special message last week, the book will be available again this week. Thanks to all who brought in supplies for the backpacks and helped with the blessing at both services last Sunday.
Fall Program Kick-Off and Send-Off for Houchins-Witt Family on Sunday Sept. 13
Learn about and sign up for our programs, small groups and activities that start this Fall and continue into 2010. This is our annual Fall kick-off. Also join us as we thank Carrie and Corey (Waylon and Carter Birch too) for the tremendous contributions they have made to our church and lives during the time they have been members of IPUMC. We’ll share cupcakes and lemonade after service, sign an album and take pictures. Then we’ll move on to the home of Pam and John Knutson for a Picnic/BBQ, 5834 W. Eddy (one block south of Addison) Chicago. Meat will be provided. Please bring a dish and beverage to share. Please telephone, or e-mail Joyce at church irvingparkumc@sbcglobal.net if you think you will come so we may plan accordingly. Everyone is invited. If you have a message you would like to include in an album, send it to Pastor Vickie at: hadvl@comcast.net
Looking for Confirmation Candidates!
Parents and youth interested in the 2009-2010 class should attend this meeting following church on Sunday, Sept. 20, at 11:45 a.m. All youth ages 12-14 are invited to come learn about this important life journey.
Prayers For ...
Our dear Joyce Mylander was hospitalized for a day this past week. She is home and even came into the office to finish the bulletins (with Gerry) today. Prayers that she “rests” and is feeling better soon.
The family and friends of Bob Rommell, a dedicated member of the Irving Park Community Food Pantry board and a volunteer for as long as we can remember. Bob passed away from ALS on Thursday, September 3. There will be a memorial service for him at Mt. Olive Church on Sunday at 12:30 p.m.
Adam Barlow-Thompson as he starts work with his new congregation in Morton Grove.
Corey and Carrie Houchins-Witt as the pack up their home in preparation for their move to Iowa.
All who are traveling this holiday weekend.
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If you are interested in being part of our Prayer Network, or would like to have them pray for a special person or cause, contact Tina or Wally Felckowski: bwf79@sbcglobal.net
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Children are welcome in worship!
NURSERY CARE is provided for infants to 4 years old located beside Fellowship Hall in the lower level and SPROUTS, our Christian Education for children ages Pre-K to 5th grade. SPROUTS have their own special room, also in the lower level. No matter what age your child, we encourage them to stay for “A Time for Young Christians.”
In case you missed it, the September issue of the Old Irving Park Association newsletter is chock full of stories about activities underway and upcoming here on the corner of Grace and Keeler. We even made the cover photo!
Future meetings/events ....
Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. - Worship Ministry team training for laypersons who are involved as Greeters ( 10 a.m.) and Liturgists (10:30 a.m.).
Saturday, Sept. 12, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Nothing But Nets Benefit, District Youth Event Kickoff. Glenview UMC.
Sunday, Sept. 13, 9 a.m. - Choir rehearsal resumes
Sunday, Sept. 13, 10 a.m. – Reception following worship for Houchins-Witt Family
Sunday, Sept. 20, 11:45 a.m. – Confirmation Information Meeting. All parents and youth interested in the 2009-2010 Confirmation Class, please plan to attend.
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 7 p.m. – Deborah’s Circle meets at the church. Bring a dish to pass.
Saturday, Sept. 26, 1 p.m. - Baby shower for Lisa Falconer. Hosted by the United Methodist Women.
Saturday, Oct. 10, 2 p.m. - Dog blessing and sidewalk doggy parade to help our veterans
Posted by vickie at 10:36 AM
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