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July 10, 2010

Galatians continues with: A New Creation

Pastor Vickie continues her series on Galatians this week with her sermon: A New Creation.
Scripture readings: Psalm 38:1-8, 15-22 and Galatians 6:11-18
Sunday morning bible study WILL MEET this week.

SPROUTS IS BACK FOR THE SUMMER – Come learn about The Ten Commandments!
Last week we welcomed our new Children & Youth Minister, Michelle Stephens. This week she is getting things started by introducing the new Sprouts program for the summer. So all youth PreK - 6th grade, it's time to get excited for the DVD of The Ten Commandments which will be showing for our Young Christians downstairs in the SPROUTS room after the Time for Young Christians during the 10:00 service. Come experience the power within learning about God’s commandments through an action packed video each week and take home activities.

We are still looking for a Minister of Worship Arts. If you have anyone in mind, please contact Pastor Vickie at hadvl@comcast.net

Meetings this week!
Finance committee meets 7 p.m. April 13 in Fellowship Hall.
Communications meets at Vicci's house on Thursday, July 15.

Save the dates!
Sunday, July 18 - Community Feast - come be part of this important mission work - IPUMC is participating in a "hands-on" activity at the United Church of Rogers Park. We will have an opportunity to help in the food preparation and set-up and/or the serving of the meal and clean-up. Also, the day before, on Saturday July 17, we have an opportunity to participate in the pie-making event. Plan to be with us, for one or both of these Mission Events, as we minister to others in need. Sign-up sheets, with specific volunteer times, will be available at worship the next two Sundays. See Tina or Wally Felckowski for more information.

Sunday July 25 - Ignite Chicago is a Christian music festival - noon - 10 p.m.
Family friendly festival with games and rides for the kids. Interested? Contact (Tammyrog@gmail.com). For more info or to buy tickets, go to www.Ignitechicago.com www.ignitechicago.com

Saturday, July 31 - Civic Action Network Congregational Justice Training - St. John's Episcopal Church, 3857 N Kostner. 9 - 1 p.m.

Saturday, August 21, (5:30pm) SNL comes to IPUMC
Scripture/Nurture/Learning—a time for families of all ages, configurations, and sizes to gather for a free community meal, scripture lesson and fun. See attached information and ask Pastor Michelle for more details.

August 22 - Hands to Help Fundraiser at St. John's Episcopal Church. 12 - 3. Picnic to support this organization that helps people in this neighborhood stop living on the street! Ask Pastor Vickie for more details.

September 11 - Irving Park Historical Society Housewalk - We are a rest stop again this year!

September 12 - Rethink Church 10am – 2 pm
Looking for a way to give back? Not afraid of getting a little dirty? Then grab your gloves and join us as we spread the message of Rethinking Church! Family and friends are all invited for this fun afternoon of community service, fellowship and great eats. Stay tuned for more details…

September 25 - IPUMC Fundraiser - Concert for all ages at the church

From the Mission Team: Fast starting this weekend - July 11 - 17
The Northern Illinois Annual Conference legislation 700.23 asks us to support fasts and prayer inspired by Isaiah 58 which teaches that a "true fast" is undertaken in service of "loosening the chains of injustice." As Christians we must practice radical hospitality to all people. These fasts and prayer vigils are part of a national effort begun on June 8 to have 8 weeks of rolling participation in prayer and fasting for Arizona. Illinois has been asked to be a part of this effort for the week of July 11-17. They are sponsored by many religious groups including the United Methodist General Board of Church and Society. If you so choose, you can register your prayer vigil at http://changetakesfaith.org/ Or ask Ellen Star, Kathy Verschoor or Pastor Vickie for more details.

July Birthdays!
July 11 - Cai Blaha
14 - Betty Dietschak
24 - Anniversary of Gregg & Tracy Mitchell
29 - Kathy Verschoor

In Memory of Marion Farnsworth Van
We recently learned through the mail that Marion Farnsworth Van passed away. We don't have an exact date of death, (her birthday would be on July 23) but she was in her late 90's. She was a dear, faithful member for many, many years. She was still writing notes to the congregation several times a year and still making pledges to support this church. Please say a prayer for her family and a prayer of thanksgiving for Marion's life and her dedication to IPUMC. For more information, contact Joyce in the church office.

Activity around the church
We have the Polish American Group with us again this summer for six weeks on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8 - 5 in our fellowship hall and around our church grounds. So you will see even more activity than usual during the week around the corner of Grace and Keeler. This is an important program for these youth who otherwise may not have a place to go during the summer months.

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

Posted by vickie at 12:55 AM

July 4th Welcome to Michelle Stephens

On July 4th, Pastor Vickie will preach on "Fruitful Lives" and we are excited to welcome Michelle Stephens - our New Children & Youth Minister. Michelle's picture and bio is posted on our web site, along with her contact information. Join us in a reception following worship!

Thanks to Lowell Allen for handling worship last Sunday. If you missed his sermon, "A Very Angry Pastor," you can find it on the web site!

Sunday morning bible study WILL NOT MEET this week.

We are still looking for a Minister of Worship Arts. If you have anyone in mind, please contact Pastor Vickie at hadvl@comcast.net

The campers have returned! Be sure to seek them out and ask about the faith-based fun they had last weekend at Wesley Woods. A couple of photos are attached.
MISSION NEWS:
As of last weekend, following the Hunger Walk, the Irving Park Community Food Pantry "walkers" raised over $13,000! Kate Roche reports that "it was a beautiful day and a lovely walk along the lakefront south of Soldier Field. Sunshine, cool breezes and more than 6,000 walkers! We had 14 Walkers. A big congratulations to everyone who helped with this huge effort and special thanks to our walkers. We had enough this year to qualify for the extra bonus pool money the Depository splits with pantries."

Community Feast - come be part of this important mission work - Just a reminder, that IPUMC is participating in a "hands-on" activity on Sunday, July 18, at the United Church of Rogers Park Community Feast. We will have an opportunity to help in the food preparation and set-up and/or the serving of the meal and clean-up. Also, the day before, on Saturday July 17, we have an opportunity to participate in the pie-making event. This is a learning experience in how to make a pie. The pies made will be used as one of the desserts for the Community Feast meal the next day. Even if you already know how to make a pie, you can join in the fun. Plan to be with us, for one or both of these Mission Events, as we minister to others in need. Sign-up sheets, with specific volunteer times, will be available at worship the next two Sundays. See Tina or Wally Felckowski for more information.

Read at the end of this email how AREA UNITED METHODISTS RAISED MORE THAN $500,000 FOR HAITI RELIEF. We were part of this amazing effort!

Upcoming meetings!
Mission Team meets Tuesday, July 6 at 7 p.m. in the Bacmeister Room
Trustees meet Wednesday, July 7 at 7 p.m. sharp! We will meet no longer than one hour.
Finance c ommittee meets 7 p.m. April 13 in Fellowship Hall.
Communications meets at Vicci's house on Thursday, July 15.

Recurring and Special Events:

Runners/Joggers … For more information about a newly formed running “fun” group: contact Stacy Blaha mblaha1@aol.com or Pastor Vickie hadvl@comcast.net

Sunday July 25 - Ignite Chicago is a Christian music festival
This is a family friendly festival that goes all day, noon - 10 pm, and there are games and rides for the kids. A wristband good for unlimited access to the kid stuff is $10. Anyone interested in going as a group can email (Tammyrog@gmail.com). For more info or to buy tickets, go to www.Ignitechicago.com www.ignitechicago.com

Hold the date: SEPTEMBER 25 FUNDRAISER – Watch for a new flyer that will be provided soon on t his exciting event for all ages!

Neighborhood News (from Old Irving Park Association)

Around the neighborhood:
Independence Day (July 4)
For over 100 years, Independence Park has been the place for neighbors to gather in celebration of our country's Independence.? In fact, the name Independence Park signifies this history of the Park and the neighborhood. This year's celebration will begin at 10am with our annual parade around the park with Games and Festivities for the whole family until 12pm. If you would like to volunteer or would like more information visit www.ipac-chicago.org or email info@ipac-chicago.org. Sponsored by the Independence Park Advisory Council/Chicago Park District
3945 N Springfield, Chicago, IL 60618

Theatre (through July 11)
La Costa Theatre will present Little Shop of Horrors. June 3-July 11, Thu- Sat at 7:30pm and Sun at 3pm. No Show on July 4th. All GIPNA neighbors receive $5 off their ticket. Call 773-273-6294 to reserve you tickets

Athletic Field Events
7/07/10 - 6:00 PM Chicago SummerDance in the Parks - Salsa & Merengue - FREE
7/23/10 - 8:15 PM Movies in the Park - Mamma Mia! (PG-13) - FREE
7/28/10 - 6:00 PM Chicago SummerDance in the Parks - Jitterbug - FREE
8/18/10 - 6:00 PM Chicago SummerDance in the Parks - Mediterranean/Balkan - FREE
8/27/10 - 7:45 PM Movies in the Park - Julie & Julia (PG-13) - FREE
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Hispanic/Latino Outreach: Pastor Cecilia Obret (ceciobret@yahoo.com)
Lead Pastor: Rev. Vickie Hadaway (hadvl@comcast.net)

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AREA UNITED METHODISTS RAISED MORE THAN $500,000 FOR HAITI RELIEF.
We were part of this amazing effort!

Contact: Rev. Chris Pierson, Director of Connectional Ministries, 847-931-0710, cpierson@umcnic.org

CHICAGO, ILL. June 29, 2010 -
The Northern Illinois Conference (NIC) of the United Methodist Church (UMC) has now raised well over $500,000 for Haiti earthquake relief, donated several tons of relief supplies and has committed to long-term assistance with the people of Haiti.

The 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti in January killed more than 230,000 people, collapsed more than 225,000 homes and impacted 3 million people.

Among those who lost their lives in this devastating earthquake were the Reverends Sam Dixon and Clint Rabb of the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). Dixon and Rabb were in Port-au-Prince to meet with members of the Methodist Church of Haiti to talk about ways to improve and develop the country.

At their annual conference in June, members of the Northern Illinois Conference voted overwhelmingly to continue fund raising efforts, to engage in advocacy campaigns that work toward an end to the discriminatory treatment of Haitian refugees and to maintain a presence in solidarity with the Haitian people long after the cameras leave.

Worldwide, the UMC has collected well over $18 million for Haiti relief work. To donate money or relief supplies to UMCOR, please visit http://www.umcor.org.

The Northern Illinois Conference, led by Bishop Hee-Soo Jung, is one of the United Methodist Church's 63 regions in the United States. There are nearly 400 UM churches in the cities, suburbs and towns of Northern Illinois. Find more information about the NIC at http://www.umcnic.org.

Posted by vickie at 12:53 AM