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October 30, 2009

All Saints Sunday

Remembering the Saints

This Sunday is All Saints Day in the United Methodist Church. This is a time when we remember loved ones who died this past year. We celebrate their lives, their love and their inspiration in our lives and the lives of many.

This past week two more saints joined the many others we lift up.
Ellen Star’s mother, Edith Waytula, passed away on Wednesday, October 28 in the early evening. We send prayers and support to Ellen and her father, Edward, her older brother Eddy and his wife Maria, her younger brother Joe and wife Cindy as well as the grandchildren. Ellen is our lay leader. She hasn’t been in church recently because she has been caring fulltime for her parents. A memorial service will be held at a date to be determined.
Anna Certa’s brother-in-law, Ron Smith, also passed away on Wednesday. Services were yesterday in Indiana.

Prayers also extended to:
The brother of Anna Certa, Bobby (Eugene) Kitchen, is very ill. We send special prayers of comfort to Anna, Frank and their family during this very difficult time.
Lowell Allen and his granddaughters who are having troubled pregnancies.
Stacey Blaha’s aunt and Kent Keutzer’s sister who both are battling breast cancer.
Pastor Cecilia’s mother who remains very ill.

For All Saints Sunday we will remember:
Clayton Mylander – March 2, 2009; brother of Gerald Mylander
Moises Flores – April 4, 2009; brother of Joe Flores, Sr.
Veronica Orzechowski – May 1, 2009; mother-in-law of Kathy Verschoor
Kelly McCoy – September 16, 2009; sister of Kent Keutzer
Miriam Johnson – September 28, 2009; mother of Sina Kraneis
Donald Parks – October 19, 2009; cousin of Lowell Allen

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Please keep all those who have suffered loss or illness, lack of work, heartbreak or other life challenges in your prayers. Also raise up your joys! 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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Please come to our Annual Church Meeting Sunday Night - Nov. 1, 7 p.m.
Our District Superintendent Rev. James Preston will join us to review our past year and look to the future. We’ll hear important reports and plans. This is our annual ALL CHURCH MEETING. You need not be a member to attend. All are welcome. We will meet in Fellowship Hall. Don’t miss this opportunity to make your vote count when it comes to the future of Irving Park UMC! Refreshments will be served and childcare provided. Staff parish relations meets at 6:30 p.m.

The Annual Food and Toy Drive for the Irving Park Food Pantry will be starting soon. Please ask Vicci Rodgers Keutzer about helping with the toy drive and Molly Melick about food needs and volunteer opportunities.

Music Director applications are being accepted. If you know of a qualified candidate, or want additional information, please contact Pastor Vickie.

Feel like cooking?
We are looking for people who want to prepare meals for our church family members who are new parents, are caring for elderly parents, are elderly or are ill. We’d also love to have a volunteer who is willing to organize this outreach service to our members. Please let the church office know if you feel like cooking and/or organizing the meals!

Mentors are needed to be part of the Site Committee for Emily Slavicek and for our 7th & 8th grade confirmation class members. Please contact Pastor Vickie if you think you can offer spiritual support and guidance to these individuals and share in their faith journeys.

Coming up ...

Sunday, Nov. 15, Pastor Vickie preaching.

Sunday, Nov. 22, Christ the King Sunday, Emily Slavicek preaching.

Changing the World through Service with Tony Campolo, Sat. Nov. 21, 1 p.m. First UMC of Downers Grove. See flyers in Bacmeister Room.

Advent begins Sunday, November 29

Christmas Eve services – Dec. 24, 7 p.m.

From the mission committee
Our Mission for October is the Children’s Fund. This is the Yellow Band in our Rainbow Covenant. We will collect on Sundays during worship or you can mail a donation directly to the church office.

Posted by vickie at 10:18 PM