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August 21, 2009
A Focus on Prudence
Last Sunday Pastor Vickie led us in worship using 1 Kings 3:3-14 and Ephesians 5:15-20. Her focus was on Prudence and how it is the art of seeing clearly. Prudence gives us a reality check by focusing on God’s desires and plans for us. It fosters humility in a society that pushes self-confidence. And provides a spiritual framework where method is solid but the rules are fluid. She used the book, “By Way of Grace: Moving from Faithfulness to Holiness” by Paula Huston (2007) as a resource.
This Sunday, Pastor Vickie will work from: John 6:56-69.
Prayers
Prayers for Stacey Blaha’s Aunt Brenda, who has been diagnosed with cancer and has lost her health insurance. Also prayers for Stacey and Mike’s friend’s mother, Celia, who is in hospice and her sister, Vanessa, who has been diagnosed with lymphoma.
Prayers of thanksgiving because Janet Spencer’s daughter, Pam, has restored health.
Brent Prather’s mother, Joan, has finished her radiation treatments and all appears well at this time.
Prayers for all of those who have prayers we don’t always hear.
Prayers of thanksgiving for Wally and Tina Felckowski’s 30th wedding anniversary.
Prayers of caring for Kelly McCoy, her family and friends. This is Kent Keutzer’s younger sister, who is in hospice at home in Aurora.
Safe travels for Karen Orzechowski, daughter of Kathy Verschoor, now en route to Kunming, China. On September 1, she will travel north through the southwest portion of mainland China to begin teaching business English at a university in Kunming. She will be gone for at least 12 months. Keep Karen, Kathy and the rest of their family in your prayers.
We pray for children (and parents) getting ready for the school year to start.
We pray for those who are sick, hungry, in search of work and for those who are lonely and in need of comfort.
Prayer Network
If you are interested in being part of this group, or would like to have them pray for a special person or cause, contact Tina or Wally Felckowski: bwf79@sbcglobal.net
Check out our Rethinking Church ad in the inside cover of the August issue of the Old Irving Park Association newsletter!
Update from our Trustees/Building Envelope Committee (BEC):
BTC, our engineers, along with Mark1, our contractors and your “BEC Guys” spent 5 days earlier this month working on the final evaluations of our building. The reporting and work continues and should be completed very soon. Once in hand, we will be looking forward to sharing the results with our congregation. Some pictures are attached that show just a glimpse of the work underway.
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Next Sunday, August 30
Pastor Adam Thompson will bid farewell
Join with us as we celebrate Adam’s ministry with us. A reception will follow worship. If you would like to participate in a love gift from the church to Adam and his new wife, Ashley, please send a check to the church (attn. Joyce). We’d like all gifts by Wednesday, August 26. Make your check out to Irving Park UMC. Memo line: Adam’s gift. If you have a message you would like to share with Adam, send it to Pastor Vickie at: hadvl@comcast.net
There will be a Blessing of the Backpacks at both worship services.
Pastor Cecilia Obret with our Mission Hispana congregation, purchased backpacks last year for the children. This year we will add other children who can’t afford a nice backpack for school. If you are interested in more information about how you can be part of this, contact Pastor Vickie.
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Choir rehearsal resumes Sept. 13 at 9 a.m. We hope you will prayerfully consider sharing your gift of music with us. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Mary Martell, maryclaremartell@gmail.com
Coming up next week ...
Thursday, August 27, 7 p.m. - Sprouts teacher training
No Foam Chicago
Lindsey Elton, who leads our “Stewards of Creation” small group is part of this movement working to get Styrofoam banned in the restaurant scene and schools. There is a fundraiser on Aug. 26th. Contact Lindsey for more information. lindseyelton@hotmail.com We are a Recycling Church! Please observe all posted signs which explain the “green church” process.
Future meetings/events ....
Wednesday, Sept. 2, 7 – 9 p.m. – Trustee meeting in Fellowship Hall
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m. – Finance team meeting in Bacmeister room
Saturday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. - Worship Ministry team training
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
Send-Off for Houchins-Witt Family on Sunday Sept. 13
Carrie and Corey have sold their home and will be moving to a suburb of Iowa City in mid September. Please come to give them the sendoff this family deserves. They have been a huge part of our congregation and will be missed greatly. A reception will follow the worship service. If you have a message you would like to share, send it to Pastor Vickie at: hadvl@comcast.net
Nothing But Nets Benefit and kick off for District Youth Program for 2009-2010 on Saturday, September 12
This will include Dodgeball and Wii tournaments!
Glenview UMC- 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.
An offering will be taken to support Nothing But Nets; breakfast snack and lunch goodies will be provided. Contributions welcome.
Weekly
Sunday morning bible study, 8:45 – 9:45 a.m. All are welcome. We meet in the third floor chapel, up the stairs inside the Grace Street entrance. We discuss a Psalm and study the book of Matthew. Contact David Foster for more information: david.foster2@att.net.
Spanish Worship Service, Sunday at noon.
Tuesday - An Hour of Prayer with Pastor Vickie
Tuesday’s at noon join Pastor for a time of prayer in the Bacmeister Room. Stay for the entire hour or a portion of the hour. If you’re not in the area, pray from wherever you are at Noon on Tuesdays. For more information, contact Pastor Vickie. Hour of Prayer on Tuesdays, beginning this week. Our time has changed. It’s from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. now.
Small Groups
In addition to our bible study and prayer groups listed under “Weekly” ...
Deborah’s Circle – This is a small group for women. We meet for fellowship the 4th Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. Call Pastor Vickie for more information.
United Methodist Women – Please contact Joyce Mylander for more information. irvingparkumc@sbcglobal.net
WorkNiters – Join this group of men who do odd jobs around the church and gather for fellowship. Regular meetings are the second Tuesday night monthly, 6 – 9, and the 4th Saturday monthly 12-3 p.m. For more information contact Kent Keutzer, coachK1620@yahoo.com or 773-316-9755.
“Stewards of Creation” - contact Lindsey Elton for more information on this group dedicated to doing what’s right for our planet. lindseyelton@hotmail.com
Ministries of the Church - contact Pastor Vickie. hadvl@comcast.net
Prayer Network - To become part of our praying group contact Tina & Wally Felckowski, bwf79@sbcglobal.net
Posted by vickie at August 21, 2009 02:53 PM
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