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June 04, 2010

Starting a Sermon Series on Galatians

Pastor Vickie starts her new sermon series this Sunday.
The New Testament book of Galatians. Please join the on-line weekly discussion. The scripture for the week will be posted for discussion. If you are interested in participating in this Bible Study, please email Pastor Vickie at HADVL@comcast.net.

Preaching Schedule:
June 6—Galatians 1:11-24 June 13—Galatians 2:15-3:9
June 20—Galatians 3:23-4:7 June 27—Galatians 5:1-12
July 4—Galatians 5:13-25 July 11—Galatians 6:1-16
(If you miss a week, check the website. The sermons will be posted on following Monday.)

Scripture readings this Sunday: Psalm 146 Galatians 1:11-24

Also this Sunday: 1:30 to 5:00 p.m. Hispanic Mission’s Dinner Fundraiser.
All are encouraged to support this ministry through this fundraiser. Tickets are $15.00 and can be purchased from Pastor Vickie.

STARTS THIS SATURDAY:
Runners/Joggers … join us for our first ever run along the lakefront on Saturday, June 5th at 8:00 a.m. Strollers welcome! We’ll be doing 3-4 miles then go for breakfast afterwards. Meet at Wilson and Lake Shore Drive. Park in the large lot on the north side of Wilson, on the east side of the lot. For more information contact Stacy Blaha mblaha1@aol.com or Pastor Vickie hadvl@comcast.net

NEXT Sunday – June 13 – New member Sunday and Celebration of Worship Ministries. “TY BBQ”
Special worship with Recognition of Ministries Served, and New Members joining. A BBQ Lunch follows (outside by our garden, weather permitting). The church will be providing meats and drinks. Bring a dish to share. Don’t miss this important and fun day. Please RSVP by June 6th to the church office if you plan to attend. Thank you!

Prayers:
Continue for the youngest child of Lowell Allen, David Theodore Allen.
Pat and Jackie Schulz and their family in the loss of Pat’s grandmother this past Tuesday. The funeral was today.
For all who are walking, working or cheering during the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer that takes place in Chicago this Saturday and Sunday!
For Pastor Vickie and her family as doctors continue to try to find out what is causing her father’s health problems.

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

June Mission: Reconciling Ministries Network
On Sunday, June 20, staff members will be in worship with us, presenting a short message describing their program. We will receive mission donations then. The national offices are located on the third floor of our church. Irving Park UMC was one of the first reconciling churches in the Chicagoland area and the nation. To learn more about this important ministry: http://www.rmnetwork.org/

Help Needed for Hands to Help Ministry
To find out how you can help this important ministry that serves the homeless in our area ... ask Pastor Vickie or contact Kara Wagner Sherer at St. John's: rector@stjohnschicago.com or 773.725.9026.

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Also Coming Up:
Wednesdays – after school program (in Spanish) sponsored by Mission Hispana – 4-6 p.m. in fellowship hall for elementary age children.
June 13-16 – Northern Illinois Annual Conference in Saint Charles, Pheasant Run. The theme is Radical Disciples - Abundant Fruit. More information available at: www.umcnic.org
June 26 – Annual Hunger Walk. Join a team or sponsor some walkers from our own food pantry. Information available at the church and on the Greater Chicago Food Depository Web site. Make sure you put Irving Park Community Food Pantry as the beneficiary of your donations. http://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/
CHURCH CAMP: June 25 – 27, Wesley Woods, Wisconsin – call the Church office or Meg Greene if you still want to join us. We may be able to include a few more people in our very fun group!

SEPTEMBER 25 FUNDRAISER – Everyone is probably wondering what this fundraiser is all about. We won’t keep you in the dark anymore! IPUMC will be having a HOMECOOKED FAMILY DINNER and CONCERT. We are trying to provide for a fun night out for the whole family, while raising money for our church. The dinner will be prepared by our own Sina Kraneis and crew. The concert will be presented by Jim Worthing, one of Nashville’s recording artists. Jim is a personal friend of Wally and Tina Felckowski and he will be performing Southern Gospel and Patriotic Music, with the first 15 minutes of his performance devoted to the children. The children will then go downstairs for their own special activities, while the adults enjoy the rest of the concert. Nursery care will be provided, as well. To add to the festivities of the evening, we will also be having a Bake Sale. So, please, save the date now – September 25!

Posted by vickie at June 4, 2010 05:51 PM