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Upcoming Events Church calendar for: July10 Sunday, July 25th, an outdoor worship service is planned, weather permitting. A quartet from the New Tradition Chorus will be singing. Resources for Sermon on July 25th: The Funeral Service for Louise Ford will be at St. Peter on Tuesday, July 27th at 11 a.m. There will be a lunch following the service. There will not be a visitation. The New Tradition Chorus, which is directed by Bryan Harden, is a general audition men's a cappella group whose wide-ranging repertoire includes Broadway, gospel, Americana, patriotic, barbershop, and holiday music. The group is composed of auditioned singers from Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Iowa. The New Tradition has its roots in the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS) and was the first chorus inducted into the Barbershop Hall of Fame. They are a past International Champion Chorus of the BHS and a 19-time medalist in International Chorus Contests. We plan additional outside services on the patio at the regular worship time (10 am) on August 8th, August 22nd and August 29th. Times to meet with Pastor Jan: Jesus said knock and "the door will be open unto you" but Jan says the door is always open except when the old air conditioner is on and trying to catch up, so please knock. My home phone is still the same, but I have a new cell phone 847-528-9235. Please call or stop in with an idea or a concern. My schedule generally looks like this and Linda is working on keeping up with me. For good mental health and group health, I encourage people to talk to me directly, but the Pastor Parish Committee has been expanded for anyone who would like to give positive feedback that way. Your representatives are Barbara Balch, Barbara Marrella, Gary Eberlein, Eric Leighninger, Bev Kreiss, Margaret Weber, Troy Livingston, and Pastor Jan. Traditionally, the committee meets four times a year on the 5th Wednesday, but it may be easier to get the larger group together after church on Sundays. Resources for Sermon on July 18th. Articles: "Freedom for the Angry Heart, and a More Productive Life," by Marshal King, printed in the Philadelphia Times, July 30, 2006. Notary Public on Duty! In the event that you may need something Notarized, Linda Lambrecht the church secretary is a Notary Public. You are welcome to come to the church office Monday through Friday and have it notarized. You may want to call ahead. 847-272-2246. After Service Study Group, 2nd and 4th Sundays at 11:20-12:00. An article "Interpreting the Language of God" is available from Pastor Jan or Linda in church office. Come join the discussion. The North Shore Senior Center has a new lunch program . This benefit is open to anyone 60 and older, and you don't need to be a member of NSSC to take advantage of it. "The Lunch Circle" is funded under Title III of the Older Americans Act of 1965. It's purpose is to provide hot, healthy mid-day meals to people 60 years of age and older. You can meet at the Senior Center, 161 Northfield Road in Northfield every Monday and Wednesday at noon for good food and a chance to meet other seniors who live in the surrounding communities. Suggested donation $3 or any amount you are able to give. Lunches are available Noon on Mondays and Wednesdays, excluding holidays. You need to sign up to participate by calling NSSC at 847-784-6063 by 10 AM Fridays. The Northfield Food Pantry URGENTLY NEEDS NOW: Canned pasta (Spaghetti-os, ravioli), Rice, Mashed Potatoes, Beverages. Individual sizes that can be sent to several different families are better for pantry us than restaurant bulk sizes. The Pantry accepts unopened, unexpired frozen & perishable items such as milk, cheese, eggs, fruit & vegetables. THANK YOU! Donate Now to Provide Haiti Earthquake Relief. 1. Pray for the people of Haiti their leaders and emergency and humanitarian aid workers. 2. Please help the people of Haiti by sending gifts payable to your congregation marked for "OGHS - Haiti Earthquake Relief" with the request they be sent through your Conference office on to Wider Church Ministries. OR Send gifts, made out to Wider Church Ministries and marked in the memo portion "OGHS - Haiti Earthquake Relief" to Wider Church Ministries; 700 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115. OR Make a secure online donation to the Haiti Earthquake Relief fund on the UCC website. The Shepherd's Group: If you are the primary caregiver for someone you love, you have taken on a challenge which is sometimes thankless and draining of your energy. Both caregivers and those they care for are invited to a support meeting here at St. Peter. The groups will be divided for separate activities and discussion. Please call Pastor Jan if you are interested or know someone who might be. Intro to the Bible - Saturdays, Library, 8-9 a.m. (Lea Jones). The group is studying the book of Acts. All are welcome, drop in when you can! Share the Gift of Learning. Many adults need help with basic English, reading, writing or speaking skills. Call Oakton Community College at 847-635-1426. The three part training will be on January 7th, 12th & 30th Fair Trade Coffee For The World. Micah 6:8 calls us, as Christians, to do justice, love mercy and walk humbly. The Fair Trade Coffee Project helps us answer that call by righting the injustices faced by small-scale farmers around the world. The Coffee Project closes the gap between our church and the kind of communities in which the UCC works. By using Fair Trade coffee and other products in our congregations and home, we can guarantee that farmers will earn the income they need to feed their families, educate their children, seek medical care and improve their communities. Equal Exchange's mission is to build long-term trade partnerships that are economically just and environmentally sound to foster mutually beneficial relations between farmers and consumers and to demonstrate, through our success, the viability of worker co-operatives and Fair Trade. Many adult members of our community need help improving basic reading, writing or speaking skills. The VITA Program of Oakton Community College in Skokie needs tutors. A three part training will be held on September 3rd, 8th and 26th. For more information call (847) 635-1426. Adult Faith Formation will vary between exploring social justice issues and nurturing Christian growth through the use of A Spiritual Formation Workbook. Come join us at the back table in Fellowship Hall or in the library at 11:30 am, on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month. Career Resource Center, Inc. is a nonprofit career transition center that provides professional assistance to adults seeking employment - a unique service that would otherwise be lacking in the community and one that is delivered exclusively by115 volunteers. CRC energizes and empowers job seekers by offering education, training, and mentoring in a supportive environment focused on self-empowerment. The Center's services address current market conditions. For a modest fee, clients have access to a comprehensive array of re-employment services. Process Theology = What might the emerging church look like? Where is the intersection of faith and culture in today's worlds? In process thought there is always a "call forward". If any of these ideas are calling you. Let Jan know. Three people have already done so. The next challenge is a date and time. Partners in Christ will be meeting the 2nd Thursday of the month at 10 am. HOMESHARING in the Northern Suburbs.Interfaith Housing Center matches individuals who have a spare bedroom with people who are looking for affordable housing near their employment. We try to create "win-win" situations helping homeowners to supplement their incomes or remain independent in their homes by matching them with people who can offer both rent and possibly assistance with light chores. The Homesharing program is a free service. Please contact Homesharing Coordinator, Jacqueline Grossmann at (847) 50l -5732, x401 or Jackie@interfaithhousingcenter.org or visit our website: www.interfaithhousingcenter.org |