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Leadership 3

Worship 4

Growing 8

Outreach 9

Calendar 6,7

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6626 N. Oliphant Ave., Chicago, IL 60631 + www.edisonparkchurch.com + 773-631-9131 Mission: Mission: Mission: Mission: To be a people living, loving and serving as Jesus did...so that all may know Him.To be a people living, loving and serving as Jesus did...so that all may know Him.To be a people living, loving and serving as Jesus did...so that all may know Him.To be a people living, loving and serving as Jesus did...so that all may know Him.

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Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Thanksgiving

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Veterans Task ForceVeterans Task ForceVeterans Task ForceVeterans Task Force

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Office , misc . , Sympathy & Celebration

Church Office Hours Church Office Hours Church Office Hours Church Office Hours 8:30a to 4p — Monday through Thursday

8:30-12:30—Friday The church office will be closed on Friday, November 25

Opportunities to ServeOpportunities to ServeOpportunities to ServeOpportunities to Serve Bulletin Crew—Fridays at 8:45 a.m.

Worship Participants—serve one Sunday a month

MemorialsMemorialsMemorialsMemorials Edison Park Lutheran Church is grateful for the following: In memory of Jeff Wilk Jeff Wilk Jeff Wilk Jeff Wilk to the General Fund from James and Tina Ricker, Marlene and Aime Lessner, Charlene and Don Breede, Paul and Mary Jo Peterson, James Kuhagen, Jan Christensen, Pam and Andy Lundsberg, Glen and Michele Jensen, Tom and Shirley Heffernan, Marc and Kathy Erlandson and Ken and Rose Butterly. To the Foundation from Gary Duszak, Tom and Sally Benson, Kendra and Yanko Jordanof, Monica Hemm, Deanna Jordan, Barbara Smith, Dale and Diane Peters, Ed and Barb Kruse, Ray and Vickie Nelson, Kathleen West, Gil and Joan Yost, Susan and Wayne Ammentorp, Faye Her-zog and Claire Jensen To Holy Family School from Marc and Kathy Erland-son, Alice and Walt Rybak, Gary Duszak, Laura and Michael Vlederrain, Michael and Rachel Wilk, Carolyn Nasheim, Kim, Fran, Ryan and Jayla Simpao and Dawn, Keith Matune, Ter-rie Miller-Wilk, Al and Lynn Mendro, Alan and Elaine Peter-son. To the Music Fund from Jan Page.

Prayer Requests (as of 10/23/16)Prayer Requests (as of 10/23/16)Prayer Requests (as of 10/23/16)Prayer Requests (as of 10/23/16) • Bob Anderson

• Rich Bake (John Cherry’s cousin)

• Karen Bartel

• Gary Benson (Cousin of the Bensons)

• Leo Bernet (Sue Mark’s friend)

• Carol Bonk

• Beverley Brumm

• Rob Burke

• Fred Chipman (Mary Hanson’s brother)

• Tony Ciminllo (Rosalie Greco’s brother)

• Viola Collins-Brown

• Marge Doud (Knee Surgery)

• Mae Dumas

• Ed Dunn

• Bob Franden (Cindy Anderson’s friend)

• Kay Grassl

• Mary Hanson

• Synoma Hays

• Craig Heffernan

• Les Kinney

• Diane Knutson

• Abbey Kunneman (Paul Specialle’s niece)

• Pam Leeuw (Toni Juarez’s sister)

• Michelle Leibrock (Leibrock’s daughter-in-law)

• Van Lund (John Lund’s dad)

• Viola Moore (Chauncey’s grandma)

• Millie Placko (Sandy’s mom)

• Topher Schultz

• Emily Skifano

• Kenneth Sliwa (Joe Sliwa’s brother)

• Clarice Smoot (Marilyn Baalson’s sister)

• Barbara Zage

• Those serving in the military from our congregation: John Minelli and Peter Specialle, and Emily Dome (friend of Nina Geischecker)

Life & GrowthLife & GrowthLife & GrowthLife & Growth

Baptism: Baptism: Baptism: Baptism: October 23—Cole and Noelle Curtis

Christian Sympathy:Christian Sympathy:Christian Sympathy:Christian Sympathy:

Sympathy of the congregation to the families of:

Jeff Wilk Bob Miller

Eileen Busch (Marilyn Baalson’s sister)

P A G E 2

Spiritual Gifts Corner Spiritual Gifts Corner Spiritual Gifts Corner Spiritual Gifts Corner Can you think of a SpiritCan you think of a SpiritCan you think of a SpiritCan you think of a Spirit----lifting sto-lifting sto-lifting sto-lifting sto-

ry? It may be an example of someone using their spiritual gift. Pastors ry? It may be an example of someone using their spiritual gift. Pastors ry? It may be an example of someone using their spiritual gift. Pastors ry? It may be an example of someone using their spiritual gift. Pastors and congregation members attended a recent conference to learn how to and congregation members attended a recent conference to learn how to and congregation members attended a recent conference to learn how to and congregation members attended a recent conference to learn how to let God use their Spiritual Gifts. When people do ministry based on their let God use their Spiritual Gifts. When people do ministry based on their let God use their Spiritual Gifts. When people do ministry based on their let God use their Spiritual Gifts. When people do ministry based on their Spiritual Gifts they are happier, more content and and the task at hand Spiritual Gifts they are happier, more content and and the task at hand Spiritual Gifts they are happier, more content and and the task at hand Spiritual Gifts they are happier, more content and and the task at hand is not considered a burden. It comes easy for them. When you hear a is not considered a burden. It comes easy for them. When you hear a is not considered a burden. It comes easy for them. When you hear a is not considered a burden. It comes easy for them. When you hear a SpiritSpiritSpiritSpirit----lifting story, text it to Ed at 816 806 9170. lifting story, text it to Ed at 816 806 9170. lifting story, text it to Ed at 816 806 9170. lifting story, text it to Ed at 816 806 9170.

Giving by Check? When you give by check, our bank is now requiring that you write the check to Edison Park Lutheran Church. They will no They will no They will no They will no longer accept the abbreviated longer accept the abbreviated longer accept the abbreviated longer accept the abbreviated EPLC EPLC EPLC EPLC as the payee. Thanks for your continued support of our ministry!


Ministry Area—leadership

P A G E 3

Reflections from our Associate in Ministry (AIM)Reflections from our Associate in Ministry (AIM)Reflections from our Associate in Ministry (AIM)Reflections from our Associate in Ministry (AIM)

Dear Friends,

As believers in Christ, we know that the grave is not the end. The final chapter of our lives is not failing health and death, but rather the resurrection to life everlasting. On All Saints weekend, November 5th and 6th, we will read names of those who have died this past year, and were been buried through the ministry of EPLC. We will light a candle and ring a chime in their memory. It’s a time of prayer, thanksgiving, and remembrance. Some of these dear saints had suf-fered long illnesses, and others were taken without any warning. Some of these names will be familiar to you, and some will not. In addition to officiating at services for members, we also officiate at services for family members when request-ed, and we minister to families from the community in their time of loss. Some may have a past connection with EPLC, others may have drifted away from their church, and others just never had a church home. Many of their family mem-bers have begun worshipping with us on a regular basis and have found EPLC to be a safe haven for them. They have found a warm, welcoming community who surrounds them in love and have found a place to nourish their faith. Through all life’s challenges, EPLC remains faithful in being a beacon of light and hope by proclaiming the love and grace of God to a hurting and broken world. All Saints Day gives us a time to especially remember, and give thanks for, all of our loved ones and friends who now rest with God. We light a candle in their memory and reflect on all the ways our lives have been touched by them. As we enter into this Thanksgiving season, we give thanks to God for our many blessings and for his constant provision. We give thanks for all the people he has placed in our lives that stand beside us as faithful witnesses to the Gospel, and today we stand with all the saints who have gone before us, and all who will follow after us, at the foot of the cross.

Blessings, Carole Edwards, Associate in Ministry

Update from our TreasurerUpdate from our TreasurerUpdate from our TreasurerUpdate from our Treasurer———— Our ministry is strong and the Council is committed to growing it. Thanks for responding to our requests for help, gen-erously supporting the many ministries of Edison Park. It is with your help that the church can continue to have grow-ing, thriving programs and activities. It helps pay the light bill, heating and care of the building as well. As of September 30, we are $26,590 below plan on income. Expenses are $29,782 above plan. So, the net result is $56,372 below plan. With the help of the Foundation through September, the net balance in the General Operating Fund was -$4,980. BIG PICTURE: We are continuing to rely on the Foundation more than we planned. Thank you to the Foundation for the additional help. This year, EPLC and the Foundation are both stepping up to our Mission Statements. EPLC: “To be a people living, loving and serving as Jesus did.so that all may know him.” Foundation: “To support the mission of Edison Park Lutheran Church in a life-giving way.” RECENT TRENDS: Envelope giving is lessening, while electronic giving (Simply Giving and credit card gifts) are increasing. Benevolence (Outreach) giving has increased significantly. THE REST OF 2016:THE REST OF 2016:THE REST OF 2016:THE REST OF 2016: There will be no additional gifts from the Foundation in November and December. We will be relying totally on your There will be no additional gifts from the Foundation in November and December. We will be relying totally on your There will be no additional gifts from the Foundation in November and December. We will be relying totally on your There will be no additional gifts from the Foundation in November and December. We will be relying totally on your gifts to support our ministry. If you are considering a special gift, now would be a fitting time to do it. It would be a gifts to support our ministry. If you are considering a special gift, now would be a fitting time to do it. It would be a gifts to support our ministry. If you are considering a special gift, now would be a fitting time to do it. It would be a gifts to support our ministry. If you are considering a special gift, now would be a fitting time to do it. It would be a great help and it would likely be tax deductible. Please check with your tax advisor to determine the tax benefits.great help and it would likely be tax deductible. Please check with your tax advisor to determine the tax benefits.great help and it would likely be tax deductible. Please check with your tax advisor to determine the tax benefits.great help and it would likely be tax deductible. Please check with your tax advisor to determine the tax benefits. The challenge for the congregation is to reduce the deficit along with making sure the Foundation is healthy for the fu-ture growth and needs of our ministry. Please remember that there are many ways to give, including our new giving kiosk. Thanks again for your gifts. Please pray for our ministry, Wayne Oberschelp Treasurer

September September September September IncomeIncomeIncomeIncome

YTD Actual YTD Actual YTD Actual YTD Actual IncomeIncomeIncomeIncome

YTD Planned YTD Planned YTD Planned YTD Planned IncomeIncomeIncomeIncome

September September September September Income Income Income Income ---- ExpensesExpensesExpensesExpenses

$45,626 $371,505 $398,085.75 $(17,707.92)

September September September September ExpensesExpensesExpensesExpenses

YTD Actual YTD Actual YTD Actual YTD Actual ExpenseExpenseExpenseExpense

YTD Planned YTD Planned YTD Planned YTD Planned ExpensesExpensesExpensesExpenses

YTD ShortfallYTD ShortfallYTD ShortfallYTD Shortfall

$62,918 $547,741 $517,959 $(176,236)


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Ministry Area—worship

Vibrant Lutheran Worship Vibrant Lutheran Worship Vibrant Lutheran Worship Vibrant Lutheran Worship

SaturdaySaturdaySaturdaySaturday 5:00pm5:00pm5:00pm5:00pm –––– Evensong Evensong Evensong Evensong A calming blend of traditional and contemporary music, liturgical elements and multi-media.

SundaySundaySundaySunday 8:00 am Traditions8:00 am Traditions8:00 am Traditions8:00 am Traditions A worship service centered in liturgy, scripture, sermon, and communion at the altar rail. 9:00 am & 10:30am9:00 am & 10:30am9:00 am & 10:30am9:00 am & 10:30am–––– New Song New Song New Song New Song A mix of litanies, liturgies, traditional and contemporary music, a children’s time with kids then being dismissed for Sunday School and returning to worship during the post-sermon hymn, the preaching text, choirs, sermon, and com-munion at stations and/or the altar rail.

MenSing! + November 20, 2016MenSing! + November 20, 2016MenSing! + November 20, 2016MenSing! + November 20, 2016 All men are invited to join in singing at the 8:00 am service 8:00 am service 8:00 am service 8:00 am service on November 20th, 2015 on November 20th, 2015 on November 20th, 2015 on November 20th, 2015 in celebration of the feast of Christ the King. We will meet in the Sanctuary at 7:15 a.m. to learn an anthem. The anthem will be based on a well known melody. We’ll add some harmony, learn the text and break forth in glorious song. Music will be available at the Welcome Center on November 13. Let us fill those ris-ers! Contact Matt with any questions.

Body Builders! Worship + November 20, 2016Body Builders! Worship + November 20, 2016Body Builders! Worship + November 20, 2016Body Builders! Worship + November 20, 2016 Join us for a special worship presentation on Sunday, No-vember 20th at the 9:00 and 10:30 am services. Body Build-ers is fitness based worship especially geared towards chil-dren Pre-K through 5th. It is derived from the flow of tradi-tional Lutheran worship and expressed in movement at-tached to an original score. This worship is a fun and engaging way for congregations to experience a current expression of the expansion of our church. Children of all ages will appreciate the proclama-tion of the Gospel and experience the grace of God that is our theological cornerstone. Plan now to invite your neighbors and friends for this mem-orable worship experience for everyone!

Thanksgiving Sing! + Nov. 23th 7pm ServiceThanksgiving Sing! + Nov. 23th 7pm ServiceThanksgiving Sing! + Nov. 23th 7pm ServiceThanksgiving Sing! + Nov. 23th 7pm Service What better way to give thanks to God than singing in the Thanksgiving choir! Similar to summer choir and Men’s Sing, we will meet early to learn an anthem to sing at the Thanksgiving Service on Wednesday, November 23rd at Wednesday, November 23rd at Wednesday, November 23rd at Wednesday, November 23rd at 7pm.7pm.7pm.7pm. We will meet at 6:15 in the Sanctuary to learn the anthem. Contact Matt with any questions. Christmas FestivalChristmas FestivalChristmas FestivalChristmas Festival Sunday, December 4th + 4:00 pmSunday, December 4th + 4:00 pmSunday, December 4th + 4:00 pmSunday, December 4th + 4:00 pm Children and adult choirs, handbells, guest vocalist Viola Viola Viola Viola CollinsCollinsCollinsCollins----BrownBrownBrownBrown and a chamber orchestra will help prepare our minds and hearts for the coming birth of the Savior. Our children’s choirs will also be presenting a reenactment of the first Christmas. Through choir anthems, congrega-tional hymn singing, solos, and a pageant, this will be an event to help get you in the true Christmas spirit! Interested in being a part of the Christmas festival? Contact Matt to learn more about one of the many ways you can use your gifts to make this event a success!

Sing in the Christmas Festival Dec. 4Sing in the Christmas Festival Dec. 4Sing in the Christmas Festival Dec. 4Sing in the Christmas Festival Dec. 4 This is an opportunity for ANYONE who loves to sing to participate in our Christmas Festival on Sunday, December 4th. You do need to commit to the dates below. Please no-tify Matt if you are planning to sing: 773-631-9131 or [email protected] Rehearsal: Wednesday, Nov. 9, 7:30 –8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 7:30 –9:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 7:00—9:00 pm Wednesday, Nov 30, 7:00 –9:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 9-12 nn Dress Rehearsal/Lunch Performance Sunday, Dec. 4 3:00 pm Call + 4:00 pm Performance

The Assistant Organist ProgramThe Assistant Organist ProgramThe Assistant Organist ProgramThe Assistant Organist Program The Assistant Organist of the Day will get to sit with the organist at the organ console during the 9:00 am Sunday Service and help out by pushing buttons, turning pages, and even playing a few notes. The main goals of the program are to learn about the job of the church or-ganist, experience worship more meaningfully, and most of all to have fun! No musical experience or skill required. Open to all ages (age 6 and older). Sign up at the Welcome Center.


P A G E 5

Worship Continued

A Minute for Mission with MattA Minute for Mission with MattA Minute for Mission with MattA Minute for Mission with Matt A few weeks ago, I saw the musical Hamilton. Hamilton is the 2015 smash-hit musical about the life of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton and the work he did in America’s earliest days. What stuck with me most was the end. It didn’t end with fireworks and a Hamilton pa-rade. Instead, it ended with Hamilton’s death after a duel with Aaron Burr (3rd Vice President of the United States). Hamilton’s wife, Eliza, and the entire cast leave the audi-ence with a question: ”Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story?” That phrase has almost haunted me since first hearing those lyrics. Who lives? Who Dies? Who Tells your Story? We all live and then we die – no way in getting around that! The question is – what is the legacy that we will leave here on earth? What is the story that we want those who come after us to tell? I do think it is important question. Not necessarily to only focus on the legacy we will leave behind. More though on the legacy we will leave from the current life we are leading, Luckily for us in the Christian tradition, we have the Bible as a guide for how to live our lives. Our Basic Instructions Be-fore Leaving Earth. One great parable of Jesus’ regarding our legacy, comes from Matthew’s Gospel (Matthew 25: 31-46). In this parable, Jesus tells the story of the sheep and the goats. During the end days, we will each be named a sheep or a goat. The sheep will inherit the Kingdom. The goats on the other hand, will be cursed into the eternal fire. The sheep did the good deeds of the Father while on earth. They fed the hungry. They gave drink to the thirsty and clothed the naked. They welcomed the stranger and

visited the sick. They visited the imprisoned and buried the dead. The goats did not. They lived for themselves and did not see Jesus in their neighbors. So which do you want to be – a sheep or a goat? I hope that the answer was easy, you silly sheep! And the best part? It doesn’t require anything outrageous for us to do. No heavy lifting required. God doesn’t send us out into a war zone. He doesn’t say move to a new country. He doesn’t say build me a mighty palace. No, the things God tells us to do can be done a daily basis. It all begins with a four letter word – love. Love those around you and do something nice for them. That’s a great place to start. We have been given great responsibilities while here on earth. God has given us of us free-will which can lead our hearts and minds down so many different paths. Some paths that are glorious and others that are destructive. Chances are, we will choose a little of each path during our lives times. Good or bad, all these paths will be written into our own narratives and legacy’s once we are gone. They will also serve as a ticket to the train with the sheep or the train with the goats. Alexander Hamilton wasn’t a perfect man. Not everything he did he wanted included in his legacy. However, the good outweighed the bad enough for his story to be told for generations. And just like Hamilton, we have that choice in our lives. Let our prayer be that each of us will life a live worthy of the sheep. A life that not only is worthy of a legacy here on earth, but an eternal life in Heaven as well.

I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual—Henry David Thoreau

The holiday season is upon us. While we, as Christians, look forward to celebrating the birth of Jesus, the commercialism

that overtakes the Christmas season can be overwhelming and obscure the true “reason for the season.” Thanksgiving

often times becomes completely overlooked. Almost as an afterthought whose purpose seems to be to “kick off’ the holi-

day shopping season. We should all take this time to cherish the gifts with which we have been blessed. Bill Gates advises

that we have all likely heard of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but that there is another day we should be aware of: Giv-

ing Tuesday. The idea is that, on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, shoppers take a break from their gift-buying and donate

what they can to charity. You can donate your time, your money or other resources. It is a day to contemplate and share

the blessings we have, before we get completely engrossed in the Christmas season.

We encourage you to take the opportunity to give on this upcoming Giving Tuesday. That can include a gift to the Edi-

son Park Lutheran Foundation, but give what you can, in whatever form, to a worthwhile charity this season Share your

blessings as you are able. Have a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving and Giving Tuesday from the Edison Park Lutheran

Foundation Board of Directors..

Foundation Corner


P A G E 6


P A G E 7 November 2016 Worship Participant ScheduleNovember 2016 Worship Participant ScheduleNovember 2016 Worship Participant ScheduleNovember 2016 Worship Participant Schedule


November 13November 13November 13November 13 November 20November 20November 20November 20

Body BuildersBody BuildersBody BuildersBody Builders


8:008:008:008:00 8:008:008:008:00 8:008:008:008:00 8:008:008:008:00

Assisting MinisterAssisting MinisterAssisting MinisterAssisting Minister Jane Hammar Sheri Sears Kim Piskorowski Lynn Freitag

LectorLectorLectorLector Milt Gustafson Kurt Gustafson Marlene Nowakowski Alice Rybak

Communion Asst.Communion Asst.Communion Asst.Communion Asst. Marc Erlandson Needed Jane Hammar Marc Erlandson

UshersUshersUshersUshers Milt Gustafson Jerry Andersen David Svendsen

Don Johnson

Milt Gustafson Jerry Andersen David Svendsen

Don Johnson


Don Johnson


Don Johnson

NurseryNurseryNurseryNursery Grace O’Shea

Ava Clafford

Karen Hemm

Rachel Dupke

Kenny Erdman

Madeline Erdman

Leilani Arriazola

Alex Randerson

9:009:009:009:00 9:009:009:009:00 9:009:009:009:00 9:009:009:009:00

Assisting MinisterAssisting MinisterAssisting MinisterAssisting Minister Jane Hammar Sheri Sears Lynn Freitag

LectorLectorLectorLector Elisabeth Schwab Carolyn Nasheim Debbie Oberschelp

Communion Asst.Communion Asst.Communion Asst.Communion Asst. Needed Kathy Erlandson Judi Eastwood

1 more needed

Nancy Carlsen

AcolytesAcolytesAcolytesAcolytes Owen Davis

Griffin Davis

Meghan Brown

Joseph Scarpelli

Anna Bridges

Coner Kirk

Carlsten Bridges

Kyle Killmer

Joey Calder

S.S. AttendantS.S. AttendantS.S. AttendantS.S. Attendant Joey Killmer Carlsten Bridges Joey Killmer

UshersUshersUshersUshers Paul Specialle

Marg Specialle

Matt Newton

Wayne Ammentorp

Sue Ammentorp

Judi Eastwood

Bob Alcock Val Alcock

Dale Ammentorp Laura Rinard

Tom Benson

Sally Benson John Cherry Diane Cherry

Altar CareAltar CareAltar CareAltar Care Deanna Evers

Joyce Weickart

Sheri Sears Lynette Iglehart

Donna Brady Marianne Triveri

Lois Johnson

Carolyn Nasheim


Ava Clafford

Karen Hemm

Rachel Dupke

Kenny Erdman

Madeline Erdman

Leilani Arriazola

Alex Randerson

10:3010:3010:3010:30 10:3010:3010:3010:30 10:3010:3010:3010:30 10:3010:3010:3010:30

Communion Asst.Communion Asst.Communion Asst.Communion Asst. Wendy Seibel Cindy Davies Barb Sanders Jan Wojciechowski

UshersUshersUshersUshers Needed Barb Sanders

J. Wojciechowski

Ingeborg Petry Roxie Hays

Betty Gyllstrom

Laura Johnson

AcolytesAcolytesAcolytesAcolytes Connor Kilmer

Emily Skifano

Gabriella Randerson

Kyle Killmer

Kelly Gaertner

Owen Davis

Sunday SchoolSunday SchoolSunday SchoolSunday School AttendantsAttendantsAttendantsAttendants

Nolan Scibor

Joey Calder

Kelly Gaertner

Connor Brown

Connor Brown

Joseph Scarpelli

Altar CareAltar CareAltar CareAltar Care Wendy Seibel Needed Beth Burke Needed


Ava Clafford

Karen Hemm

Rachel Dupke

Kenny Erdman

Madeline Erdman

Leilani Arriazola

Alex Randerson


Thanksgiving EveThanksgiving EveThanksgiving EveThanksgiving Eve

7:00 p7:00 p7:00 p7:00 p

LectorLectorLectorLector 2 Needed

UshersUshersUshersUshers 2 Needed

AcolytesAcolytesAcolytesAcolytes Owen Davis

Griffin Davis

Danielle Ammentorp


P A G E 8

Ministry Area—growing

Youth

Senior High Meets Tuesdays 6Senior High Meets Tuesdays 6Senior High Meets Tuesdays 6Senior High Meets Tuesdays 6----8p 8p 8p 8p ---- All high school students are welcome! Bring your friends! Good con-

versation, check in with highs and lows for the week, time together, hot topics discussions on the issues facing our gen-eration and how our faith intersects with them, bible study, and always some good food! Contact Chauncey HarrisonContact Chauncey HarrisonContact Chauncey HarrisonContact Chauncey Harrison, Youth and Family Ministry Director—[email protected].

Confirmation/CrossConfirmation/CrossConfirmation/CrossConfirmation/Cross----Training has begun Training has begun Training has begun Training has begun for 7th and 8th Graders, meeting Wednesday nights from 6for 7th and 8th Graders, meeting Wednesday nights from 6for 7th and 8th Graders, meeting Wednesday nights from 6for 7th and 8th Graders, meeting Wednesday nights from 6----7p. Do you 7p. Do you 7p. Do you 7p. Do you

have a child that is entering 7th or 8th grade this Fall? have a child that is entering 7th or 8th grade this Fall? have a child that is entering 7th or 8th grade this Fall? have a child that is entering 7th or 8th grade this Fall? Contact Chauncey Harrison

Our next Manna order date isOur next Manna order date isOur next Manna order date isOur next Manna order date is November 13thNovember 13thNovember 13thNovember 13th, just in time for Thanksgiv-

ing. When purchasing Manna Gift Cards this month, please consider donating the following cards to the NIGHT MINISTRY:

- $25 cards for Kohl's, Target and Walmart

- $5 cards for Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks and Subway

If you prefer, you can indicate any NIGHT MINISTRY card purchases on your Manna order form, and we will forward the cards to the Confirmation teaching team for you. Help the youth of EPLC and the NIGHT MINISTRY at the same time! If you have any questions, please contact Monika Hemm (847)253-7609 or Vickie Nelson(847)692-5596.

As we begin the month of November we remember all we have to be thankful for! Through art and literature we will explore the thanksgiving

holiday and the wonderful season of fall. We will be traveling to the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian for a hands-on experience of Indian culture.

Art Gallery Opening Saturday, November 19Art Gallery Opening Saturday, November 19Art Gallery Opening Saturday, November 19Art Gallery Opening Saturday, November 19

Preschool will be hosting an Art Gallery opening on Saturday, November 19 immediately following the 5:00 service. Preschool will be hosting an Art Gallery opening on Saturday, November 19 immediately following the 5:00 service. Preschool will be hosting an Art Gallery opening on Saturday, November 19 immediately following the 5:00 service. Preschool will be hosting an Art Gallery opening on Saturday, November 19 immediately following the 5:00 service. Please join us in viewing our displays of time and talent. Tickets are necessary and are available at the Welcome Center Please join us in viewing our displays of time and talent. Tickets are necessary and are available at the Welcome Center Please join us in viewing our displays of time and talent. Tickets are necessary and are available at the Welcome Center Please join us in viewing our displays of time and talent. Tickets are necessary and are available at the Welcome Center for $5.00. Light refreshments will be served. for $5.00. Light refreshments will be served. for $5.00. Light refreshments will be served. for $5.00. Light refreshments will be served.

If you can’t make it but might like to support the event, please see our fast food fundraiser board. Choose a restaurant If you can’t make it but might like to support the event, please see our fast food fundraiser board. Choose a restaurant If you can’t make it but might like to support the event, please see our fast food fundraiser board. Choose a restaurant If you can’t make it but might like to support the event, please see our fast food fundraiser board. Choose a restaurant and remove the envelope. Purchase a gift card for that restaurant and return to Jennifer by November 18. We always and remove the envelope. Purchase a gift card for that restaurant and return to Jennifer by November 18. We always and remove the envelope. Purchase a gift card for that restaurant and return to Jennifer by November 18. We always and remove the envelope. Purchase a gift card for that restaurant and return to Jennifer by November 18. We always appreciate your support and generosity!appreciate your support and generosity!appreciate your support and generosity!appreciate your support and generosity!

Preschool

The Annual Edison Park Turkey Trot will take place on Thursday No-vember 24 at 9:30. Anyone who would like to participate can regis-ter online through November 21. Any EPLC families who are running can meet in our parking lot and head to the start line together! See Jennifer with questions.

FAMILY

Preschoolers exploring music with Mr. Matt

and tapping into their inner artist.


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Adults

Book of Faith Book of Faith Book of Faith Book of Faith Bible Study and Discussion Bible Study and Discussion Bible Study and Discussion Bible Study and Discussion We meet at 8a on Sundays in the Conference Room.

Book Club!Book Club!Book Club!Book Club! 2nd Thursdays @ 7:30p2nd Thursdays @ 7:30p2nd Thursdays @ 7:30p2nd Thursdays @ 7:30p November 10November 10November 10November 10---- Atrium Atrium Atrium Atrium

Our November selections, The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins tells the story about Rachel who is a woman who considers her-self worthless because she is barren and rather plain looking. Unbeknownst to her landlady she has lost her job but continues to ride the commuter train twice a day. Un-fortunately she must pass her prior home where her ex-husband Tom now lives with his new wife, Anna, and baby. Rachel, in her despondency, has taken to drinking to a point where she has blackouts and forgets that she drunk calls her husband many times a night and even shows up at his home. Because of a signal malfunction she often finds her rail car stopped on the tracks next to her former home. She starts to notice another couple who live a few doors down. She refers to them as the golden couple and manufactures a narrative about their lives as she observes them each day. They gradually become important to her. But when Megan (of the Golden Couple) disappears Ra-chel finds herself an integral character in the police inves-tigation. She was seen stalking the neighborhood the night of the disappearance. She has wounds on her body that can't be explained and Megan and Anna look enough alike that the police feel there may be mistaken identity involved. The fact that Rachel has a history of drunken blackouts and has a hard time separating fact from fiction makes her overtly suspect, even to herself. Megan has plenty of secrets of her own and Anna - is she the perfect second wife she appears to be? Don’t miss discussing this book (and now out as a movie)

at our next meeting. It’s sure to be exciting!

Upcoming book:Upcoming book:Upcoming book:Upcoming book: December 8 — Joanne Huist Smith, The 13th Gift

Ministry Area

—Outreach

Movie NightMovie NightMovie NightMovie Night Sat., Nov. 19 @ 6:30pSat., Nov. 19 @ 6:30pSat., Nov. 19 @ 6:30pSat., Nov. 19 @ 6:30p

Switchmas Ira J. Finkelstein is obsessed with Christ-mas. The problem? Ira's Jewish and 11 years old on his way to visit his grand-parents in sunny Florida. He hatches a plan to finally get the Christmas of his dreams by trading places with Mikey, another 11-year-old on his way to snowy Christmastown, Washington. Ira gets more than he bargained for when he experiences his first "White Christmas". Note: There is no movie night in December

Men’s Breakfast Men’s Breakfast Men’s Breakfast Men’s Breakfast Second Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. Second Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. Second Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. Second Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. Just Like Home Restaurant , 8501 W. Dempster St.

in Niles. Casual, good food, good friends, good

fellowship!

Next: November 12Next: November 12Next: November 12Next: November 12

Join a small group bible study… AdultsAdultsAdultsAdults meet

Wednesdays at 11a; All Ages All Ages All Ages All Ages meet Wednesdays at 7p. November theme: The Sermon on the Mount

Contact Chauncey Harrison if you wish to join.

Dear EPLC: The Board and Staff of Holy Family Ministries offers sincere thanks, on behalf of the children and families we serve, for your re-cent donation of $4,500 to Holy Family Ministries to be used for textbooks for First Grade reading. This is such a wonderful gift!

We are sincerely grateful for your years of generosity and for your continued partnership as together we respond to God’s call to nurture the Light of Christ in the students, families, and community served by Holy Family Ministries.

-Ciuinal Lewis, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer-Cynthia L. Schmidt, Director of Outreach

Dear EPLC: On behalf of the USO of Illinois, I would like to thank you for your contribution of home baked goods and snack items on 9/21/2016. Your donation allows us to support 330,000 active duty, guard and reserve military and military fam-ilies each year.

-Alison Ruble, President and CEO, USO Illinois

Blessed to be a blessing...

Faith is a living, daring Faith is a living, daring Faith is a living, daring Faith is a living, daring

confidence in God's grace. confidence in God's grace. confidence in God's grace. confidence in God's grace.

----Martin LutherMartin LutherMartin LutherMartin Luther


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Outreach continued

The Mitten Tree is Coming!The Mitten Tree is Coming!The Mitten Tree is Coming!The Mitten Tree is Coming! Help us decorate the Mitten Tree, located in Norblad Atrium. We will be collecting new hats, scarves, and gloves again this year so that those less fortunate can keep warm. The collection will start November 26th and con-tinue through New Year’s Day.

Toy Collection for Toy Collection for Toy Collection for Toy Collection for Holy Family’s Little Learners Holy Family’s Little Learners Holy Family’s Little Learners Holy Family’s Little Learners

Receiving a gift at the Annual Christmas Party is something the chil-dren of the Little Learner's Academy at Holy Family School look for-ward to each year. Once again, we have the opportunity to provide gifts for the Pre-K children this year. The Welcome Table will have boy/girl nametags for you to attach to your gifts. The presents should be wrapped and returned to church by Friday, December 9th. The amount spent for gifts should be around $15 and should not include cosmetics, clothing, gift cards, or anything of a violent nature. Suggestions include Legos or other building toys, and learning games or activities. Thank you for considering this request and helping to make the Christmas Season bright for the pre-school children at Holy Family!

Collecting for VetsCollecting for VetsCollecting for VetsCollecting for Vets

We will be collecting donations of comfort items for the Edward Hines Veteran Hospital, beginning now and leading up to Thanksgiv-ing. The donations as they arrive are to be placed on the table at the rear of the sanctu-ary. Judi Eastwood is preparing copies of the lists for comfort items and they will be availa-ble at the Welcome Table. I will collect the donations as they come in and store them until delivery time, so as not to crowd the church.

We will also be collecting home baked goods and snack items for the O'Hare airport USO for Thanksgiving. The USO donations will begin on Sat. Nov. 19th and end on Thanks-giving. We know not everyone will be attend-ing Thanksgiving services, so a decision was made to start collecting prior. Those dona-tions will also be placed on the table at the rear of the sanctuary. I have already given all of this information to Judi. She will print it in the next newsletter and weekly bulletins as space permits. We also discussed a future project for the Hines Hospital - Fisher House. Considerations were given to comfort items and donations of food with volunteers for preparing a meal. We decided to table this project until springtime when the weather and road conditions would be better for the drive to Hines. There was other projects dis-cussed as well for future consideration. I men-tioned to everyone that night how I thought we would get a better donation response of items from members rather than to ask for money. We especially want to thank everyone for their generous donations of home baked goods and snacks to the USO on 9/11.

Help Stuff the StockingsHelp Stuff the StockingsHelp Stuff the StockingsHelp Stuff the Stockings EPLC’s Cross Training class will be packing holiday stockings for the Night Ministry on the night of November 16th. Here is a list of requested items, please drop off items at Welcome Center by November 13th. :

Toothbrushes (Individually-packaged) Travel-sized toothpaste Small package of tissues full-sized deodorant Lip balm Hand cream Hand warmers Thermal socks (adult size) Magic gloves Small memo pads Pens Deck of cards Assorted candy, mints and gum $25 gift cards to Target, Kohls, Walmart and Marshalls, $10 gift cards for Walgreens, CVS, Jewel and Mariano’s and $5 gift cards to Dunkin Donuts, Subway, Starbucks and McDonalds.

Questions: Contact Betty Gyllstrom at [email protected] or Kendra Kelly at [email protected]

Concordia Place Wishing Stars ProjectConcordia Place Wishing Stars ProjectConcordia Place Wishing Stars ProjectConcordia Place Wishing Stars Project

Help make Christmas memorable for someone in need. Choose an ornament from the “Wishing Stars” display. Each ornament lists the child’s or senior’s age, gender and their needed item. Purchase a new item valued between $25-50. Wrap the gift and attach the ornament as the gift tag. Return the wrapped gift to the Welcome Center by December 4th. You can also make cash do-nations or purchase Target gift cards and a Concordia Place staff will shop for you. Thank you for helping make Christmas brighter! Ques-tions? Contact Pam Miller.

Many ways to help those in need this holiday season….


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Quick, Easy, Secure & Appreciated!Quick, Easy, Secure & Appreciated!Quick, Easy, Secure & Appreciated!Quick, Easy, Secure & Appreciated! Many give Many give Many give Many give during worship each week, during worship each week, during worship each week, during worship each week, but here are but here are but here are but here are several additional ways you can give.several additional ways you can give.several additional ways you can give.several additional ways you can give. 1. Scan to Give1. Scan to Give1. Scan to Give1. Scan to Give————QR (Quick Response) Giving Has ArrivedQR (Quick Response) Giving Has ArrivedQR (Quick Response) Giving Has ArrivedQR (Quick Response) Giving Has Arrived————To make it faster and easier for

smartphone users to donate, Edison Park is pleased to provide a Quick Response (QR) code which is unique to EPLC and, when scanned with a smartphone’s QR code reader, connects the user directly to our mobile when scanned with a smartphone’s QR code reader, connects the user directly to our mobile when scanned with a smartphone’s QR code reader, connects the user directly to our mobile when scanned with a smartphone’s QR code reader, connects the user directly to our mobile donation page. donation page. donation page. donation page. 2. Our Giving Kiosk 2. Our Giving Kiosk 2. Our Giving Kiosk 2. Our Giving Kiosk is hereis hereis hereis here, , , , and available where you may swipe your debit/credit card to give, register or pay fees

online. It’s easy and secure. It’s available surrounding worship, and also throughout the week in the office. 3. Give via Text Message3. Give via Text Message3. Give via Text Message3. Give via Text Message————You may now give by sending a text to EPLC’s number————773773773773----825825825825----5629. 5629. 5629. 5629. In the text mes-In the text mes-In the text mes-In the text mes-

sage line sage line sage line sage line put a $ in front of the amount put a $ in front of the amount put a $ in front of the amount put a $ in front of the amount you wish to give.you wish to give.you wish to give.you wish to give.

4. Auto Pay through your bank4. Auto Pay through your bank4. Auto Pay through your bank4. Auto Pay through your bank————you can set up your offerings to be sent automatically from your account to the you can set up your offerings to be sent automatically from your account to the you can set up your offerings to be sent automatically from your account to the you can set up your offerings to be sent automatically from your account to the

church weekly or monthly.church weekly or monthly.church weekly or monthly.church weekly or monthly.

5. Simply Giving5. Simply Giving5. Simply Giving5. Simply Giving————is another automated way to give. Set it up through Carole Edwards, Associate in Ministry.is another automated way to give. Set it up through Carole Edwards, Associate in Ministry.is another automated way to give. Set it up through Carole Edwards, Associate in Ministry.is another automated way to give. Set it up through Carole Edwards, Associate in Ministry.

Thanks for your support! It Thanks for your support! It Thanks for your support! It Thanks for your support! It keeps our congregation a strong, and vibrant place to belong.. Choose a method of giving that works for you. YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE! YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE! YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE! YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

For further information contact the office, or Carole Edwards, Associate in Ministry.For further information contact the office, or Carole Edwards, Associate in Ministry.For further information contact the office, or Carole Edwards, Associate in Ministry.For further information contact the office, or Carole Edwards, Associate in Ministry.

Attention COOKIE BAKERS! Attention COOKIE BAKERS! Attention COOKIE BAKERS! Attention COOKIE BAKERS! The Mission Bazaar and Bake Sale will be held on Sun-day, November 20th. Please help us fill the Handmade Cookie Baskets. Bake a batch or two of your favorite fan-cy butter cookies and come help us pack them Thurs-day, November 17th at 7:00 pm. Cookies may also be left in the kitchen prior to packing time. Please Note: We are unable to include any fruit filled or spice cookies in the baskets. They will be packaged and sold separately. THRIVENT will provide $800 in Matching Funds! Thank you.

Any questions? Call Lynda Hartwig or Jane Hammar

Spiritual Gifts CornerSpiritual Gifts CornerSpiritual Gifts CornerSpiritual Gifts Corner Have you noticed? When there has been a

request for help at EPLC recently it has

asked for help according to your Spiritual

Gift! What a good idea. It is a God-idea. If

you have the gift of hospitality, would you consider helping

with Sunday morning coffee hour? If you have the gift of

helping/service, would you consider giving someone a ride

to church on Sunday morning? What are you willing to do

that comes easy for you?

Save the Date!Save the Date!Save the Date!Save the Date! It's not too soon to register for the Spiritual Gifts Discovery.

Find out what your gifts are, how to use them and what your

passion is. You will be glad you did!

Sign up at the welcome center for 3 Monday nights at 7 PM -

January 23, January 30 and February 7.

New Stephen Ministry Class Has Begun

The fall 2016 Stephen Ministry Class has six members who are training to become the next group of distinctly Christian caregivers to help people who are hurting. There are still spaces available if you don’t want to miss this chance to become a Stephen Minister. Meetings are each Monday night at 6:30 in the North Hall. If you or someone you know could use a caring Christian friend to walk with them through difficult times, contact Carole Edwards, Pastor Michael, or Bob Hotton.

Mark Your Calendars For These Upcoming Events at Edison Park!

Nov 6 All Saints Day Nov. 19 Preschool Art Show Nov. 20 Mission Bake Sale Nov. 23 Thanksgiving Worship 7p Nov. 24 Turkey Trot Dec. 4 Festival Concert Dec. 9 Polar Express Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Dec. 25 Christmas Day Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Worship 5p Jan. 23, 30 and Feb. 6 Spiritual Gifts


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