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Increasing Our Love for God & Neighbor

October 8, 2015 • Issue 11St. Charles (Campton Hills) • cuccstc.org

Check here for regular

updates from our

Pastoral Search

Committee!

Women’s FellowshipRummage & Bake Sale

Week of October 12We have lots of opportunities for volunteers ~ please sign up.

DROP OFF DONATIONS• Monday-Wednesday ONLY

Oct. 12-14, 8:30-4:30

• Please no drop offs on Thursday

• Baked goods drop-off Wed. & Thurs during office hours

For donation pickups call Carol Ludemann 630-377-2564 or Barb Pankoke 630-365-5449 on or before Sun. evening Oct. 11.

SALE DATES Thurs, Oct. 15 • 4-7pm Fri, Oct. 16 • 9am-6pm

Sat, Oct. 17 • 9am-Noon

• DO BRING Small household appliances, dishes, pans, lamps, pictures, shelves, toys, books, baby items and baby clothes, seasonal decorations, records, CD’s, clothing, shoes, smaller furniture, such as chairs, dinette sets, etc. If something is electrical, please mark that it works.

• PLEASE DO NOT BRING Large appliances, large pieces of furniture, couches, curtain rods, adult bikes, encyclopedias, large pieces of exercise equipment, soiled clothing, baby cribs or child car seats.

On September 20th, 2015, our congregation “Called” the Reverend David Pattee to become the next Senior Pastor of the Congregational United Church of Christ, St. Charles, Illinois. For the past 7 years, Reverend Pattee has been serving as the Senior Pastor at Kent United Church of Christ in Kent, Ohio. He is a graduate of Northwestern University and former vice-president of Chicago Theological Seminary. He is a renowned speaker for our church at large as he recently spoke at our church’s National Convention. His speaking responsibilities will take him to Australia this Fall.

Reverend Pattee will begin his career with us on January 1, 2016 under the planned Transition Program with Reverend John Rodgers (retired Senior Pastor). He looks forward to the opportunities God has given him as he seeks to challenge us to increase our love for God and neighbor. We welcome him to our church!

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Pray for each other so that you may be healed....

James 5:16 (NIV)

Please Pray for

Audrey BowieMarla Hecht

Barney LykinsGale Mack

Ralph MinardRozella NagyRon RichardsDoyle Olson

Barb WiebmerDee Zimmerman

Men’s Fellowship Walking Group 3rd Saturday of each month, 8am

Contact George Mohn for information and location. 847-488-9179

sangeomohn@att.net

Highlight Newsletter Copy Deadline Monday, Nov. 2nd BEFORE NOON

Pottawatomie Partnership

Volunteers are needed each Saturday at 8:30am. through Nov. 28th. House #12, 34W806 North

James St., St. Charles.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets the second Monday of each month in the church parlor from 10am until noon. Knitters and crocheters can be part of this group even if they are unable to attend meetings.  For more information call Mary Anne Rebernak at 630 377 9336 or email her at mrebernak@yahoo.com.

ReminderJust a reminder to plan on attending John Rodgers Sunday on Oct 11. Brunch to follow the service. We hope for this to be a very special Sunday for John and Susan. Our church has been so blessed to have been guided by them for 18 years.

The 8:30 am Sunday service will resume on November 1st.

Pop Tabs for Ronald McDonald House

Keep on saving the pop tabs!Thanks so much for saving pop tabs for the St. Charles Golden K Kiwanis Club’s project. The pop tabs are taken to Delnor Hospi-tal.  They, in turn, give them to Ronald McDonald House Charities. The Ronald McDonald House provides a home for families of seri-ously ill children who receive treatment at nearby hospitals.  There are several in the Chicago area but the one most recently completed is in Winfield, near Central DuPage Hospital.  Amazing how all those little pop tabs together can raise enough cash to help build and main-tain needed housing.  You can bring pop tabs to the church at anytime – if you have just a few, put them in the little green bag in the hutch outside the office.  Or if you have a bunch, put them in my mailbox in the office.  They are always welcome, and this is a never-ending project, reaching to infinity and beyond...thank you!  -Pat Kitner

MEAL MINISTRY If you could provide an occasional meal for a church member, please contact Patti Molloy at nurse@uccstc.orgor Mary Lou Bracken at marylou1206@att.net or sign upon the Parish Nurse bulletin board. 

Thank you all so much for the food, fellowship, cards, calls, and words of support during Wilson’s illness and passing.You all made a very difficult time much easier to bear. Words simply can’t express how much your kindness meant to us. We are deeply grateful and humbled to be part of such an amazing & gracious church family.Tracey, Lauren & Spencer Mohr

Please pray for them on their birthdays.

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Garrett Heise 1Steven Klopmeyer 1Chris Regan 1Karin Vial 1Caitlin Inc 2Sarah Oberle 2Marilyn Schave 2Juliana Innis 3Rose Lonis 3Carol Ludemann 3Wendy Nagy 3Devin Reyes 3Robert Reyes 3Diane Rhinerson 3Hailey Carlson 4Parker Higgins 4Peggy Kerins 4J.T. Thompson 4Brad Hecht 5Doyle Olson 5Jacob Wascher 5Jeanine Borst 6Stephen Lykins 6Henry Plamondon 6John Speck 6Ellie Bohner 7Ron Koeppl 7Ann Richards 7Jack Zimmerman 7Carol Vining 8Daral Vining 8Joe Boyd 10Paul Gross 10Pat Kitner 10Christopher Warner 10Matthew Warner 10Karen Boltz 11Sarah Colomb 11Brody D’Amato 11Jason Kormos 11Karen Masus 11Dee Schlagel 12Abigail Schuster 12Alexandra Schuster 12Juley Warner 12Rick Illy 14Janet Bell 15

Madison Urban 15Ron Vial 15Michael Harding 16Jim Munz 16Kendall Nore 16Judy Sarvas 16Griffin Urban 16Gregory Raska 17Alyssa Connow 18Avery Jankowski 18Chris Miller 18Janet Hill 19Mike Konopinski 19Andrew Bihner 20Chandler Claps 20Sophia Fernandez 21Patty Hargrave 21JoAnne Nisbett 21Cole Ridgway 21Deborah Benzing 22Colleen Molloy 22Eric Nore 22Kay Olson 22Nancy Scorby 22Brian Etten 23Jack Gregory 23Mary Hansen 23Tracey Mohr 23Bob Piper 23Shannon Lancor 25Alex Fortcamp 26Reidar Hahn 26Claire Kobleur 26John Moore 26Jeff Graham 27Bob Renguso 27Sally Channon 28Mark Englert 28Ron Clayton 29Laura Hahn 29Johnna Rohlman 29Laura Andersen 30Leigh Ann Fong 30Daniel Ridgway 30Drew Selck Jr. 30Kelsey Smith 31Melissa VerVynck 31

Circle of FriendsWednesday, November 18th, 9:30 am

Circle of Friends will meet in the church parlor at 9:30.  A presen-tation titled, Laughter is Magical, will be given by Don Beck.  

Any questions call or email Mary Anne Rebernak 630 377 9336mrebernak@yahoo.com

All are welcome.

Help An Adult Learn English Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley needs volunteers to help Tri-City adults learn English. Fall training workshops are open for registra-tion. The October workshop will be held from 6:30pm to 9:00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 13, 15, 20, and 22 at the St. Charles Public Library. You do not need to know a second lan-guage or have a teaching background to be successful.  All training material is provided. Once you are trained, you will be matched with one adult learner. You will meet for one hour each week at a time and public location that is convenient. To register, call or text 630-584-4428 or visit www.lvfv.org.

LOST AND FOUNDPlease check the lost and found basket located outside of the church office for missing items. Any items not claimed before Oct. 12th will be added to the rummage sale.

Thank you, The Office Staff

Book Club 101November 30th, 7:00 pm  

Home of Kelly Cameron. The next book we are reading is “Reconstructing Amelia” by Kimberly McCreight.  Sign-up on the Congregational Life Board in Fellowship Hall or email Kim at connections@cuccstc.org.

AGING WELLA new series called Aging Well begins Sunday, October 18th from 10:45-11:45. Our kick off speaker is attorney Dan Parsons who specializes in elder law and estate planning. More details to follow.  See Patti Molloy or Scott Powell for more information.

Those who are awake live in a

constant state of amazement.

JACK KORNFIELD

Need Your Manna Cards Right Now?Step Right Up To The Manna Table!

We Have A Variety Of Cards Every Sunday“Cash/Check & Carry”

$25/$100 Jewel, $25/$100 Meijer, $25 Caputo’s, $5/$10 Starbucks, $25 Target,

$10 Panera, $10 Oberweis, $25 Walgreens, $15 ITunes, $10 Subway, $25 Amazon

Don’t forget the other manna card options you can order and receive the following Sunday!

Mission Committee uses all profits from Manna Card sales

for non-budgeted mission related items.

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Peaceful Heart Yoga with Donna BurgYoga is now being held in the sanctuary Mondays 9:00-10:15am and Thursdays 2-3:15pm.  All are welcome to attend 1 or both of the sessions!!!  Namaste...New session beginning on Sept. 1412 weeks, Mondays from 9-10:15am. Sept. 14th - Dec. 14thNo class Oct. 12th & Nov. 23rd$120 for 12 weeks, $12 per week (drop in)Pay at class. Sign up on Congregational Life Bulletin Board.New class beginning on Sept. 1014 weeks, Thursdays from 2-3:15pm. Sept. 10th - Dec. 17thNo Class Nov. 26th$140 for 14 weeks, $12 per week (drop in)Pay at class. Sign up on Congregational Life Bulletin Board.

Donna Burg 630-309-0614 donnabbb@comcast.net

Ladies Weekend at Pilgrim ParkPlease mark your calendars and join us for a fun gathering for ladies of all ages on Friday through Sunday, Oct 30 - Nov 1 this fall. We will gather at Pilgrim Park for a week-end of fun, games, mission projects, social time, walking the outdoor grounds and much more. The registration form is available in the office, in this Highlight or on our website. If you have any questions, please ask any of the committee members - Norma DeMaar, Nola Boyd, Carol Ludemann, Marilyn Schave, Pat Kitner, Carleen Bart or Sue Peterson.

Gale Mack, in her own words: My earliest memories of quilting came from when, as a child, I played under my grandmother’s large quilting frame in her farmhouse in Alabama.During WW II she made the Blue Butterfly quilt for me, using scraps of material from family clothing that had been made from flour and seed sacks. Grandmother let me pick out the scraps for the butterflies. I still recognize the scraps in the quilt, and I remember who wore the dresses that provided the parts for my quilt. Two of the scraps came from dresses that I wore. The hand quilting done by my grandmother was just exquisite.In the 1980’s I started to make small wall hangings and Christmas tree skirts. My first bed size quilt is the Ha-waii Floral one, done in the stained glass method. I drew simple flowers, matching the flower to the ones that are in the framing of each block. It took several years for me to complete this quilt.I have since become faster and now I can usually finish two to four quilts each year. Most of them are made as gifts to family members. (I borrowed some of them back for this display.) The only one that I also took years to finish is the Iris quilt. One reason that it took so long is because, like the Hawaiian quilt, it is all hand work.Each quilt presented new challenges. Most of the chal-lenges were met with the help of other quilters, especially my forever friend Suzanne Driver and good friend Barba-ra Vlack. Both are quilters extraordinaire. They have the patience and take the time to help novice quilters.I always have at least two quilts in progress and mate-rial and ideas for several more. Through the years I have bought fabric across the United States. There is a saying among quilters that, “She who dies with the most fabric wins.” Not really wanting to “win,” I went through my stash of fabric and donated and helped make more than 800 pillowcases (requiring 800 yards of material) for Children’s Hospitals in Florida and North Carolina.Most of these quilts are my designs, but I have them machine quilted. I do not sell my quilts, however I have donated several to charities for auction.I hope that you enjoy looking at these quilts half as much as I enjoyed making them.

About the Parlor ArtGallery Exhibit

Five Counter Volunteers NeededAre you looking for an opportunity to volunteer within our church? Could you donate 30-60 minutes every 4 weeks after the 9:30 church service to count and deposit the offering? We are in need of two counter volunteers beginning Oct 18th and three counter volunteers begin-ning January 1, 2016. Please consider becoming a Coun-ter Team member. If interested, contact Rosemary Kagel at (630) 584-0929x312 or financial@cuccstc.org.

Food on the 4th

OCTOBER 25 The theme is breakfast. On OCTOBER 25 please bring pancake syrup, oatmeal, cereal, mixes (pancake-waffle-

biscuit) for the St. Charles Salvation Army Food Pantry and the Elburn Food Pantry.

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At the May gathering of Novel Approaches the group chose the books for 2015 and 2016. Titles, Dates and Locations are listed below. Please sign up on the Congregational Life bulletin board. Hope you will join us!

November 13 – “All Our Names” Dinaw MengestuA sweeping, continent-spanning story about the love between men and women, between friends, and between citizens and their countries, All Our Names is a transfix-ing exploration of the relationships that define us. Fleeing war-torn Uganda for the American Midwest, Isaac begins a passionate affair with the social worker assigned to him. But the couple’s bond is inescapably darkened by the secrets of Isaac’s past: the country and the conflict he left behind and the beloved friend who changed the course of his life—and sacrificed everything to ensure his freedom. From acclaimed author Dinaw Mengestu, here is a love story for our time.You are invited to Susan & John Rodgers’ home at 2018 Bridle Court, St. Charles.

January 22 – “Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit” Jeanette WintersonWinner of the Whitbread Prize for best first fiction, Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit is a coming-out novel from Winterson, the acclaimed author of The Passion and Sexing the Cherry. The narrator, Jeanette, cuts her teeth on the knowledge that she is one of God’s elect, but as this budding evangelical comes of age, and comes to terms with her preference for her own sex, the peculiar balance of her God-fearing household crumbles.Our discussion will be held at the home of Rich & Nancy Doerr. They live at 4206 Prestwick Court, St. Charles.March 18 – “How Green Was My Valley” Richard Llewellyn

2015-2016Novel ApproachesWinner of the National Book Award in 1940 and the basis for the Academy Award Best Picture film of the same name, How Green Was My Valley is full of memorable characters, richly crafted language, and surprising humor. Huw Morgan remembers the days when his home valley was prosperous, verdant, and beautiful—before the mines came to town. The youngest son of a respectable mining family in South Wales, he is now the only one left in the valley, and his reminiscences tell the story of a family and a town both defined and ruined by the mines. Huw’s story is both joyful and heartrending—a portrait of a place and a people existing now only in memory.The Ball’s have invited us to their home this evening, 43W213 Whirlaway Court, Elburn.

May 13 or 20 – “The Blind Assassin” Margaret AtwoodThe Blind Assassin opens with these simple, resonant words: “Ten days after the war ended, my sister Laura drove a car off a bridge.” They are spoken by Iris, whose terse ac-count of her sister’s death in 1945 is followed by an inquest report proclaiming the death accidental. But just as the reader expects to settle into Laura’s story, Atwood intro-duces a novel-within-a-novel. Entitled The Blind Assassin, it is a science fiction story told by two unnamed lovers who meet in dingy backstreet rooms. When we return to Iris, it is through a 1947 newspaper article announcing the dis-covery of a sailboat carrying the dead body of her husband, a distinguished industrialist. Brilliantly weaving together such seemingly disparate elements, Atwood creates a world of astonishing vision and unforgettable impact.Our last gathering for the year will be at Ken & Debby Graham’s home, 509 15th Court, St. Charles.

The Night MinistryWe will be serving our friends and neighbors in Humboldt Park on Tuesday, November 3.  Sign up sheets for volun-teers and food donations are on The Night Ministry board, Fellowship Hall.  Thank you very much.  Ann Richards

Lazarus HouseWed., Oct. 21, 6:30 pm

214 Walnut Street, St. CharlesPlease help with meal items for the October menu.  We will be serving tacos with assorted toppings, refried beans and Spanish rice.  We also need the usual breakfast and lunch items.  A sign up sheet is on the Mission Board near the Mark closet.Questions? Grace Caldwell - H- 630 762 1347, Cell- 630 886 3482 Email - gracecaldwell@comcast.net Diane Brown - dianegreg@sbcglobal.net.

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Tassie BrautigamChristian Education Coordinator

christianed@cuccstc.orgTHEME FOR THIS YEAR FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL - PASSING ON GOD’S LOVE THE VOTES ARE IN! On Sunday October 4th dur-ing Jr. Worship, everyone got to vote for the animal through Heifer International our Sunday school would like to purchase using our offering collected from now through December 20th. After being given the choice of sheep, goat, llama, heifer (cow), water buf-falo, or bees, the animal with the most votes was……. sheep. It was close with the bees getting 11 votes and sheep getting 12. Then the kids voted to have as a goal to purchase 6 sheep. Now math came into play. How much would 6 sheep cost at $120 each? Could our of-fering from now through December 20th be enough to purchase 6 sheep? We all agreed we will work hard to reach it. Blessings from our church community are on our side too. Last spring Richard and Grace Caldwell donated a big bag of coins to our fall Sunday school mission project that they had collected. When counted it totaled $121.60!!! We are already able to purchase 1 sheep!! Thank you Richard and Grace!!! Check out the thermometer on our bulletin board in the Sunday school hallway to see where we are.In November during Jr. Worship we will discover just how a sheep will help the family that receives it.For more information on Heifer International and how they work throughout the world to “have power over hunger and poverty” visit their website at www.heifer.orgPSALM READERS: We again look forward to having as many students from our Sunday school sign up to read a Psalm. The only requirement - being able to read. The sign ups are posted on the bulletin board in the Sunday school hallway. If your child would like to give it a test at the pulpit, please let Tassie know. We can meet after a worship service at the pulpit to get a feel for what it is like to be up there.ACOLYTES: These are the 2 students who light our candles on the altar each week. If your child would like to try this, but may need a little encouragement, please feel free to sign them up and walk down the aisle with them.“No matter who you are or wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.”Blessings,Tassie Brautigam

Followers Of God Puppet Troupe We are excited about our new puppet troupe season and want to invite all 5th graders and older to join us beginning Oct. 19th:Monday nights 5:00 – 7:00 in Fellowship Hall.Parents orientation meeting from 6:30 -7:00 on Oct. 19th. Schedules will be discussed and passed out.Looking forward to seeing all of you!

~ Jeanne Humke, Jennifer Megliola, and Cammie Humke Any questions - email, call, or text Jeanne at 630-229-3494 humkegrp@aol.com or Jenn at 732-742-1161 jmegliola@att.net

Followers O

f God

YOUTH INFO Signups and permission slips for all youth activities

are on the bulletin board outside the youth room #119, lower level. Contact Rev. Suzy Daly with ques-

tions. suzy.daly@cuccstc.org

GF 9-12th graders Wednesdays, 6:30-8:15pm

Helping Hands 4-5th graders, once a month on the 3rd Wednesday at 5-6pm. Oct. 21st

TGIJ MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH FELLOWSHIPOct. 25th Bowling at Funway

ConfirmationOct. 25th, Visit to Free Methodist Church

Followers Of GodPuppet TroupeMondays, Beginning Oct. 19th 5-7pmJeanne Humke, 630-584-7108, humkegrp@aol.com

Trunk or TreatOctober 24th

3:00-4:30We are looking for interested people to sign-up their car and park in back of the church for

Trunk or Treat! Please decorate the trunk of the car so when it is open it is Halloween Themed and plan on some treats as the kids walk from car to car trick or treating and check-ing out your Halloween creativity (Suggested – enough candy for 75 children). We encour-age those who participate to dress up, but not necessary if you do not want to. Contact Kim

Barth with any questions at connections@cuccstc.org

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WHAT’S NEW IN THE LIBRARY

The focus this month is on Chautauqua and highlights from the experiences shared by members of our congregation. Chautauqua Institution is a non-profit adult education center located in Chautauqua, New York, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Reverend Doctor John Rodgers and Susan have shared numerous experiences there with church members and friends over the years. This month in the library you will find a CD of the morning devotional services for Week Eight. The minister for the week was the Reverend Doctor Anna Carter Florence, Professor of Preaching at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia. She is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA). With the CD is a list of sermon titles and scripture texts. I encourage you to read the scriptures preceding listening to each sermon. Also, there are two CDs focusing on the Middle East which was the theme for Week Eight. The programming brought together the brightest thinkers and doers in global affairs for a weeklong inquiry to further understand this troubled region. The two presenters on Wednesday, August 19, discussed Iraq. On Friday, August 21, the speakers focused on Iran and U.S. Relations. Chautauqua also focuses on programming for preschool children through high school. The Young Readers program selection for Week Eight was the Young Readers edition of Malala Yousafzai’s memoir ‘I Am Malala’, How One Girl Stood Up for Education, Was Shot by the Taliban and Changed the World. On the library table are two copies of ‘I Am Malala’, one for our youth, ten and older, and one for adults. I suggest families consider reading and discussing together the book. After reading the book, if you are interested in talking about the story with a group of families, please let me know.Thank you for your interest and support of a new format for this month. Ann Richards, arich4@sbcglobal.net

Holiday Market

When: November 6th

Time: 5:00-8:00 pmWhere: Fellowship Hall

Come on out for a night of shopping and bring your Christmas Lists! A wide variety of shopping from small businesses to local crafters. All prod-

ucts will be in by Christmas!! Just in time for Christmas gifts!!

Don’t forget to try your luck at our raffle basket prizes! All products have been donated from our vendors. You do not have to be present at our

drawing to collect your prize!

The event is open to all, so please spread the word to family and friends!

Any questions, see Miss Kim!

Friendships, Nature, Yoga, Missions, Bonfire, Sunday Worship–CommunionFree Time–Walk, Read, Knit, Crochet, Crafts, Stitching, Games, Chat

$150 per person includes 2 nights lodging & 5 meals(4pm Friday arrival–10am Sunday departure)

($110 One night option–Saturday morning arrival)($30 Saturday only - lunch, dinner, mission projects, no overnight)

Provided by Committee–Friday night supper and mission projects supplies.Provided by Pilgrim Park–Saturday breakfast-lunch-dinner,

Sunday-breakfast, linens–sheets & towels. Bring along snack or dessert to share, beverages, clothing & items for weather.

Optional activities – hiking, walking, yoga, chair yoga, games, Bunco,personal crafts, needlework & reading.

The following information will be provided by email the week before: Directions to Pilgrim Park, transportation information, what food & snacks to bring.

Contact Sue Peterson with questions and/or transportation information.cell 630-751-6655 or susanmpeterson@sbcglobal.net

#–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Registration Form – Women’s Weekend Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2015

Name______________________________________________________________ Phone _____________________________Cell _____________________________ Email ______________________________________________________________Address________________________________________________________________ Roommate preferences (Most upper conference center rooms have 3 new beds per room.)________________________________________________________________________

Providing own transportation_______ Need a ride _____Willing to drive_____ Number of passengers____________Time Leaving_____________________ Riding with _______________________________________________________________

_____$150 per person (_____$110, one night option, Saturday morning arrival) (_____$30 Saturday only, no overnight)

Make check payable to Congregational UCC, write Women’s Weekend on memo line.Return form & check to church office by Oct. 18

(office: paid date____________check #______________)

16th Annual Women’s Weekend Sharing Love & Inspiration• October 30-November 1, 2015

The Congregational United Church of Christ, STC

Pilgrim ParkUCC Church Camp

Near Princeton, Illinois

The Congregational United Church of Christ CalendarVisit cuccstc.org for current calendarOctober 2015 MARCH 2015

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1Communion8:30 AM - 9:00 AM BriefWorship (S)8:30 AM - 9:15 AM HappyHearts Choir Practice(Rm. 111)9:30 AM Sunday Schoolthrough 7th Grade9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)

2HIGHLIGHTNewsletterDeadline NOON9:00 AM- 7:30 PMLanguageStars-Mandarin(112)9:00 AM- 10:15 AMPeaceful HeartYoga (FH)2:00 PM- 8:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)5:00 PM- 7:00 PM F.O.G.Puppet Trouperehearsal (FH)

31:00 PM- 2:30 PM BibleStudy (P)3:30 PM- 8:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)7:00 PMMissionCommittee (O)7:00 PM- 9:00 PMRichter FacilityRental (FH)

49:00 AMWomen'sFellowship (P)3:30 PM- 8:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)6:30 PM- 8:15 PM GFYouth Group(119)7:00 PM SwingSet BD Mtg(114)

52:00 PM- 3:15 PMPeaceful HeartYoga (FH)2:30 PM- 6:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)6:00 PMBellissimo BellChoir Rehearsal(S)7:00 PM- 8:30 PM NAMI(114)7:00 PM- 9:00 PMRichter FacilityRental (FH)7:30 PMChancel Choir(S)

69:00 AM- 5:45 PMLanguageStars-Spanish(112 & 115)3:30 PM- 8:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)5:00 PMConfirmationRetreat (PilgrimPark)7:30 PM NovelApproaches(Anne and BobGrahams')

7- 3:00 PMConfirmationRetreat ends(Pilgrim Park)9:00 AM- 3:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)11:00 AM- 7:30 PM LynneGreen recital

8TGIJ8:30 AM - 9:00 AM BriefWorship (S)8:30 AM - 9:15 AM HappyHearts Choir Practice(Rm. 111)9:30 AM Sunday Schoolthrough 7th Grade9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)2:00 PM - 3:30 PM TGIJ(FH)

99:00 AM- 7:30 PMLanguageStars-Mandarin(112)9:00 AM- 10:15 AMPeaceful HeartYoga (FH)10:00 AMPrayer ShawlMinistry (P)2:00 PM- 8:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)5:00 PM- 7:00 PM F.O.G.Puppet Trouperehearsal (FH)7:00 PM- 8:00 PM SwingSet Story-timew/Dad

101:00 PM- 2:30 PM BibleStudy (P)3:30 PM- 8:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)7:00 PM- 9:00 PMRichter FacilityRental (FH)7:00 PM- 8:00 PM SwingSet Story-timew/Dad

113:30 PM- 8:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)6:30 PM- 8:15 PM GFYouth Group(119)6:30 PMWorshipCommittee (O)7:00 PMChristianEducationCommittee(114)7:00 PM- 8:00 PM SwingSet Dad's Night(FH)

122:00 PM- 3:15 PMPeaceful HeartYoga (FH)2:30 PM- 6:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)6:00 PMBellissimo BellChoir Rehearsal(S)7:00 PM- 9:00 PMRichter FacilityRental (FH)7:30 PMChancel Choir(S)

13Steel BeamTheater9:00 AM- 5:45 PMLanguageStars-Spanish(112 & 115)3:30 PM- 8:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)

149:00 AM- 3:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)2:00 PM St.Patrick's Dayparade

158:15 AM - 10:10 AMF.O.G. Puppet TroupeDrama before sermon8:30 AM - 9:00 AM BriefWorship (S)8:30 AM - 9:15 AM HappyHearts Choir Practice(Rm. 111)9:30 AM Sunday Schoolthrough 7th Grade9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)11:00 AM - 1:00 PMConfirmation (P)

168:30 AMBuildingMaintenance9:00 AM- 7:30 PMLanguageStars-Mandarin(112)9:00 AM- 10:15 AMPeaceful HeartYoga (FH)11:00 AM- 7:00 PMLinder Rental(117)2:00 PM- 8:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)5:00 PM- 7:00 PM F.O.G.

171:00 PM- 2:30 PM BibleStudy (P)3:30 PM- 8:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)7:00 PM- 9:00 PMRichter FacilityRental (FH)

189:30 AM- 11:30 AMCircle ofFriends (P)3:30 PM- 8:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)5:00 PM- 6:00 PMHelping Hands(FH)6:30 PM- 8:15 PM GFYouth Group(119)6:45 PMLazarus House -1/2ConfirmationClass7:00 PM

192:00 PM- 3:15 PMPeaceful HeartYoga (FH)2:30 PM- 6:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)6:00 PMBellissimo BellChoir Rehearsal(S)7:00 PM- 9:00 PMRichter FacilityRental (FH)7:30 PMChancel Choir(S)

209:00 AM- 5:45 PMLanguageStars-Spanish(112 & 115)3:30 PM- 8:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)6:00 PM- 8:00 AM F.O.G.Puppet TroupeLOCK-IN

217:00 AM Men'sFellowshipWalking Group9:00 AM- 3:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)10:00 AMEaster EggHunt

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OCTOBER 2015

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday27Food on the 4th8:30 AM - 9:15 AM HappyHearts Choir Practice(Rm. 111)9:30 AM - 10:30 AMSunday School thru 7thgrade9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)10:30 AM ConfirmationRoad Clean Up10:30 AM - 11:00 AMSunday School Meeting(117)

28Swing Set BookFair (115/117)9:00 AM- 10:15 AMYoga (S)2:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars-Mandarin(112)3:30 PM- 5:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S)

29Swing Set BookFair (115/117)12:00 PM- 3:00 PM FireExtinguishers1:00 PM- 2:30 PM BibleStudy (P)4:00 PM- 7:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S)

303:30 PM- 7:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S)6:30 PM GF

19:30 AM ClergyCluster Mtg (P)2:00 PM- 3:15 PM Yoga(S)3:30 PM- 6:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S)6:00 PMBellissimo BellChoir Rehearsal(S)7:00 PM- 8:30 PM NAMI(114)7:30 PM ChoirPractice (S)

22:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars-Spanish(112 & 117)4:00 PM- 5:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S)

39:00 AM- 11:30 AMBeiermannLessons (S)9:00 AM- 10:30 AMLaFox MartialArts (FH)4:00 PM- 5:30 PM Yogaand crystalbowls (S)

4Communion8:30 AM - 9:15 AM HappyHearts Choir Practice(Rm. 111)9:30 AM - 10:30 AMSunday School thru 5thgrade9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)10:30 AM OpportunityExpo (FH)11:00 AM - 1:00 PMConfirmation - Cancelled

5HIGHLIGHTNewsletterDeadline NOON9:00 AM- 10:15 AMYoga (S)2:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars-Mandarin(112)3:30 PM- 5:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S)

61:00 PM- 2:30 PM BibleStudy (P)4:00 PM- 7:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S)7:00 PMMissionCommittee (O)

79:00 AMWomen'sFellowship (P)3:30 PM- 7:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S)5:30 PM- 6:15 PM LaFoxMartial Arts(FH)6:30 PM GF7:00 PM SwingSet BD Mtg(114)

82:00 PM- 3:15 PM Yoga(S)3:30 PM- 6:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S)6:00 PMBellissimo BellChoir Rehearsal(S)7:30 PM ChoirPractice (S)

9Brunch SetupKim/Tara (FH)2:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars-Spanish(112 & 117)4:00 PM- 5:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S)6:00 PM Francz- Soofi weddingrehearsal (S,P)

109:00 AM- 11:30 AMBeiermannLessons (S)3:00 PM Francz-Soofi Wedding(S,P)

11John Rodgers' Day andBrunch8:30 AM - 9:15 AM HappyHearts Choir Practice(Rm. 111)9:30 AM - 10:30 AMSunday School thru 7thgrade9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:30 AM Church Brunch

12OFFICECLOSEDColumbus DayRummage SaleWeek (FH)2:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars-Mandarin(112)3:30 PM- 5:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S)7:00 PM ChurchCouncil (P)

13Rummage SaleWeek (FH)1:00 PM- 2:30 PM BibleStudy (P)4:00 PM- 7:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S)

14Rummage SaleWeek (FH)3:30 PM- 7:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S)6:30 PM GF6:30 PMWorshipCommittee (O)7:00 PMChristianEducationCommittee(114)7:00 PMCongregationalLife Cm (P)

15Rummage SaleWeek (FH)2:00 PM- 3:15 PM Yoga(S)3:30 PM- 6:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S)6:00 PMBellissimo BellChoir Rehearsal(S)7:30 PM ChoirPractice (S)

16Rummage SaleWeek (FH)2:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars-Spanish(112 & 117)4:00 PM- 5:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S)

17Murder MysteryRummage SaleWeek (FH)7:00 AM Men'sFellowshipWalking Group9:00 AM- 11:30 AMBeiermannLessons (S)

18Back Bay Mission AdultWork Camp, Biloxi8:30 AM - 9:15 AM HappyHearts Choir Practice(Rm. 111)9:30 AM - 10:30 AMSunday School thru 7thgrade9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)10:45 AM Caring forAging (115/117)

19Back BayMission AdultWork Camp,Biloxi8:30 AMBuildingMaintenance9:00 AM- 10:15 AMYoga (S)2:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars-Mandarin(112)3:30 PM- 5:30 PMBeiermann

20Back BayMission AdultWork Camp,Biloxi1:00 PM- 2:30 PM BibleStudy (P)4:00 PM- 7:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S)

21Back BayMission AdultWork Camp,Biloxi9:30 AM- 11:30 AMCircle ofFriends (P)3:30 PM- 7:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S)5:00 PM- 6:00 PMHelping Hands(FH)6:00 PM- 9:00 PM Swing

22Back BayMission AdultWork Camp,BiloxiSwing SetSchool Pictures(115)1:30 PM- 3:30 PM FoxValley Justice& Witness(P)2:00 PM- 3:15 PM Yoga(S)3:30 PM- 6:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S)

23Back BayMission AdultWork Camp,BiloxiSwing SetSchool Pictures(115)9:30 AM- 11:30 AMLafox MartialSet-up (FH)2:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars-Spanish(112 & 117)4:00 PM- 5:30 PM

24Back BayMission AdultWork Camp,Biloxi9:00 AM- 11:30 AMBeiermannLessons (S)9:00 AM- 12:00 PMLaFox MartialArts Black BeltPromotion (FH)3:00 PM- 4:30 PM Trunkor Treat

Lessons (S)5:00 PM- 7:00 PMPuppets (FH)6:00 PM- 9:00 PM SwingSet PumpkinDecorating(101,103)

Set PumpkinDecorating(101,103)6:30 PM GF6:45 PMLazarus HouseHomelessShelter

6:00 PMBellissimo BellChoir Rehearsal(S)7:30 PM ChoirPractice (S)

BeiermannLessons (S)

25Barker, NottinghamBaptism (S)Confirmation ChurchVisitFood on the 4thTGIJ Bowling TBD8:30 AM - 9:15 AM HappyHearts Choir Practice(Rm. 111)9:30 AM - 10:30 AMSunday School thru 7thgrade9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)

269:00 AM- 10:15 AMYoga (S)2:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars-Mandarin(112)3:30 PM- 5:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S)5:00 PM- 7:00 PMPuppets (FH)

274:00 PM- 7:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S)

283:30 PM- 7:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S)6:30 PM GF

29Swing SetHalloweenParade (FH)2:00 PM- 3:15 PM Yoga(S)3:30 PM- 6:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S)6:00 PMBellissimo BellChoir Rehearsal(S)7:30 PM ChoirPractice (S)

30Swing SetHalloweenParade (FH)Women'sRetreat, PilgrimPark2:30 PM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars-Spanish(112 & 117)4:00 PM- 5:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S)

31DaylightSavings endsWomen'sRetreat, PilgrimPark9:00 AM- 11:30 AMBeiermannLessons (S)

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MISSION STATEMENT We, as a community in Christ, shall provide and administer a continuum of opportunities for worship,

education, fellowship and outreach. It is our mission to serve individual, local, national and world needs.

STAFFRev. Dr. John R. Rodgers–Senior Minister john.rodgers@cuccstc.orgRev. Suzy R. Daly–Associate Minister suzy.daly@cuccstc.orgRev. Patricia G. Kitner–Assistant Minister chatwpat@att.netPatti Molloy, RN–Parish Nurse nurse@cuccstc.orgTassie Brautigam–Children’s Ministry christianed@cuccstc.orgKim Barth, Connections Coordinator connections@cuccstc.orgTricia Steele-Trish Thompson, Office office@cuccstc.orgRosemary Kagel–Financial Manager financial@cuccstc.orgDennis Beiermann–Music Director music@cuccstc.org

Nancy Scorby–Council PresidentTara Moffitt–Congregational Life Chair Steve Sidor–Christian Education Chair Ann Keck–Mission Chair Mary Lou Bracken–Worship Chair Bob Brautigam–Facilities Ginger Krichbaum–Women’s Fellowship President Jeff Graham–Youth Director Rev. William L. Nagy–Pastor Emeritus All Members–Ministers

YOU ARE WELCOME Striving to increase our love for God and neighbor, we welcome persons of every age, health condition, race, marital status, economic status, sexual orientation and religious background.

We encourage you to become an active member of our church, sharing your God-given gifts in all areas of church life: worship, education, mission and ministry.

Swing Set Preschool 630-443-8570

Kim Barth, Directorkim@swingsetpreschool.com

Our denomination is the United Church of Christ

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SUMMER SSUMMSUMMER SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Beginning November 1st8:30am Brief Worship Service (1/2 hour)

A hymn, prayers, scripture and reflections on the scripture. Communion offered the first Sunday of each month. Nursery care. No Sunday School.

9:30am Worship Service with Sunday School Sunday School for children through 7th grade. Nursery care.

Communion offered the first Sunday of each month.

Church Office 630-584-0929 • FAX 630-584-1433office@cuccstc.org • financial@cuccstc.orgOffice Hours Mon–Thurs 8:30am-3pm, Fri 9am-12

No matter who you are, or wherever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!

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