September 2013 Anchor
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September 2013 Anchor
FIRST LUTHER AN CHURCH PLANO, ILLINOIS The Anchor V O LU M E 2 6 , I S S U E 8 SEPTEMBER 2013 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Pastor’s Corner Summer is winding down; school is starting up again. At First Lutheran, Sunday School, Confirmation classes, Choir and Bell Choir will be starting up again. schedule (worship at 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday) throughout the school year. We had a number of concerns about this option, especially regarding how it would affect Sunday School Choir and Bell Choir, and decided not to choose that option at this This Summer we tried out a more time. We appreciate your understanding contemporary style of worship. Your and patience as we continue to try feedback on the survey we took the first different things to see what will work two weeks of August showed strong best for us as a congregation at this support for both our traditional and time. We appreciate your feedback. If contemporary services. Our Church you have questions or concerns, please Council reviewed the results of the talk to me, to a council member or survey and discussed options for our members of the worship committee or worship schedule. We decided that the our Contemporary Worship Task Force. best option (for now, at least) is to keep the schedule we have followed Coming up in September: (for September through May) – - Sunday, September 1, (Labor Day) we Sunday worship services at 8:15 a.m. will have one service at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. and Sunday School at - Sunday School will kick off with 9:30 a.m. We want to give more Rally Day on September 8. See page 11 members a chance to experience our for full information. contemporary service so, during September we will have traditional - I will lead a one day mini- retreat on worship at 8:15 and contemporary Awe and the Sabbath Rhythm of Life on worship at 10:45. In October we will Monday, Sept. 16th at LOMC in Oregon, have contemporary worship at 8:15 Illinois. and traditional worship at 10:45. We th realize this might be a little confusing or -thConfirmation Orientation for 7 and 8 grade students and their parents will inconvenient. We just plan to do this be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September for the two months and then decide how 18. (See page 10) we want to schedule things for the rest of the school year. We understand that - We will have our annual 5Bs BBQ on different worship experiences and styles Friday, September 20th. (See page 4 for speak more powerfully and full information) meaningfully to different people. Our - Our Fall Frolic and Feast will be desire in offering a contemporary s Saturday, Sept. 28. (See page 3 for full ervice is to try to offer worship that information) many people will find more meaningful and appealing, while also offering Pastor Bruce traditional worship for those who find it more meaningful. I want to let you know that we did look seriously at the possibility of continuing our Summer Baptisms, Bagg Benefit Announcement, Quilting news, September Library News, Fall Frolic & Feast info 2/3 Recipe - ‘Cheddar Chicken Spaghetti’, BBQ News!, Prayer Chain Guidelines, Prayer List 4/5 Book Club, Offering, addresses wanted, Women’s Bible Study, Golden Harvesters, September Calendar 6/7 September Volunteers, September Birthday & Anniversaries, September Prayer List 8/9 Council Notes, Confirmation Class, Sunday School Snippets 10/11 Readings for September 2013 9/1/2013 Proverbs 25:6-7 Psalm 112 Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 Luke 14:1,7-14 9/8/2013 Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Psalm 1 Philemon 1-21 Luke 14:25-33 9/15/2013 Exodus 32:7-14 Psalm 51:1-10 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-10 9/22/2013 Amos 8:4-7 Psalm 113 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Luke 16:1013 9/29/2013 Amos 6:1a, 4-7 Psalm 146 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Luke 16:19-31 PAGE 2 V O LU M E 2 6 , I S S U E 8 Our New First Lutheran Church Members! William Ethan Hastert was baptized on Sunday, July 28, 2013 at First Lutheran Church of Plano. William’s parents are Ethan & Heidi Hastert of Elburn. Baptismal sponsors were Chris & Angie Erickson and Konnie Torrente. Pastor Bruce Booher officiated. Big brothers John and Benjamin, and older sister Ava shared in the Celebration along with several other family members and Friends. Welcome William to the First Lutheran Church family. The Quilting Group will begin again for the year on Tuesday, Sept 10th, at 9:00 a.m. New quilters are always welcome. No sewing experience is necessary. If you can tie a knot, you can tie a comforter. Most of the quilts are sent to Lutheran World Relief for distribution around the world, and some are sent to local agencies for use in this area. If you don’t want to tie quilts you can bring your knitting or crocheting and join us for fellowship. There is always lots of visiting as we work, and we even take a break to enjoy tasty treats!! JOIN US! The QUILTING GROUP is looking for someone who will be willing to transport their completed quilts to Faith Lutheran Church in Joliet the weekend of Oct 56, 2013 for the Fall In-Gathering. There will be several large boxes, so someone with a van or pickup truck would be most helpful. Please plan ahead, and help out these wonderful ladies! Thank you! Garrett Michael Sanmann was baptized on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at First Lutheran Church of Plano. Garrett’s parents are James Sanmann and Michelle Biltgen. Baptismal sponsors were Rebecca Zimmerman and Tina Nickles. Pastor Bruce Booher officiated. Garrett is the great grandson of Marge Briggs. Several family members and friends joined in the celebration. Welcome Garrett to the First Lutheran Church family BAGG FAMILY BENEFIT Teresa Bagg & her family suffered extensive damage to their home as a result of the recent flood. The Plano Community has organized a benefit to help defray the costs to repair this damage. The benefit will be held on: Sun., Sept 8th ; 3:00—5:30 PM Granny’s Family Restaurant 400 E South St., Plano “Build Your Own Burger” buffet (includes chips & soda) A $5.00 minimum donation is appreciated. THE ANCHOR PAGE 3 SEPTEMBER LIBRARY NEWS School has started, and children and parents are looking forward to a new year (some children, most parents). For some of us, school is a distant memory. We are aging! So, what can we do about it? “Joyfully Aging” by Richard Bimler tries to answer that question. Aging is indeed a gift and a blessing. How we use these is up to us. Through humor and anecdotes the author encourages us to live each day as God’s people. Also by Bimler and his son, Robert Bimler, is the book “Laughter” - how good humor can help you lighten your cares and the cares of others as we celebrate joy in the Lord. This book is intended for all ages. I recently had the privilege of hearing Richard Bimler speak. He was an inspirational and humrous speaker. His books are light reading, up-beat, and inspiring. Enjoy! PAGE 4 V O LU M E 2 6 , I S S U E 8 Recipe Corner 1 (10¾ oz) can cream of chicken soup (undiluted) 1 c. milk 1 Tbsp. diced pimentos (op onal) ¼ tsp. salt Cheddar Chicken ¼ tsp. pepper Spaghe (From Staci Smith) Instruc ons: Cook spaghe according to Ingredients: package direc ons. 1 (7 oz) pkg. Spaghe , broken Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine 2 c. cubed, cooked chicken 2 c. (8 oz) shredded Cheddar the chicken, 1 cup cheese, soup, milk, pimentos (if cheese, divided desired), salt, and pepper. Drain spaghe ; add to the chicken mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 3500 for 20 to 25 minutes, or un l heated through. Mkes 6—8 servings. COMING SOON!!!!!!! FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH ANNUAL 5 B’S BAR~B~QUE The annual Pork Chop and Chicken Bar-B-Que will be held Friday, September 20th from 4:30 to 7:00 pm. This is an important fundraiser for the church and it can only be successful if everyone helps. The money raised is used for church improvements and special needs. The most important thing is ticket sales. Ticket sales will begin on September 1st. Please stop by the table at the back of the sanctuary and pick up a few books of tickets to sell to your family, friends, and co-workers. You may also purchase your own meal ticket at this time. We also need help setting up on the 19th (day before the Bar-B-Que) and final set- up and running the Bar-B-Que on Friday the 20th. There are a number of jobs that can be done by all ages. Watch for a sign-up sheet at the back of the sanctuary for jobs and times. Please sign up to help. This can be a family affair. We can use helpers of all ages!!!!! The Bar-B-Que is an evening of work, fun, and fellowship. Let’s all work together to make it a successful one. Thank you, Property & Management Committee THE ANCHOR PAGE 5 Prayer List Renee Lee Please keep the following people in your prayers… Bonnie John & Pati Joe Tucek Paige Beal Al Benson Jim M Vicki Fowler Geoff Sowders Rose Meszaros Scott Littlejohn Mary Mosely Bev Vilmin Marshal Savitski Sherry Anderson Those serving in the military Those not named here who are in need of prayers, and Angela Sisko Ryan Heller Lois Tweedt Jonathan Tweedt Marty Lincoln Dan Niemann Karen Slack Trish H Rose Tullock Clarence Harper Family Josie Hanlon Mary Olson Carole Ardelean Also remember to pray for those who are closest to you and pray for yourself and your needs. New Prayer Chain Guidelines for Reques ng a Prayer be added to the Prayer Chain ANYONE may request a Prayer for ANYTHING they deem necessary or gives them cause for concern. Please call with the Church office at 630.552.8263 or the first person on the Prayer Chain. Please keep the prayer request as simple as possible: Name of person prayer requested for and reason. It is not necessary to go into a detailed message. God knows what is needed; we are simply the vessel to request His care. This will also help to keep the prayer request accurate as it passes down the list to members of the Prayer Partners. There no longer is a Day and Night Chain (one chain only). Calls can be made between 8:30am – 8:30pm. Note those listed in italics1— they have the capability to receive text messages, and they have requested to be part of the chain in this manner. Please contact Theresa Bagg with ques ons. PRAYER CHAIN PARTNERS 8:30 AM ‐ 8:30 PM 1. Jane Hyte ‐ 630‐552‐7095 2. Virginia Phelps ‐ 630‐552‐3434 3. Jerri Lynn Baker ‐ 630‐554‐2509 4. Erin Gillman ‐ 630‐715‐0843 1 5. Staci Smith ‐ 630‐999‐4117 1 6. Karen DeBolt ‐ 630‐546‐7451 1 7. Kathy Benoit ‐ 630‐816‐3366 1 8. Brenda Albright ‐ 630‐277‐6314 1 9. Theresa Bagg 815‐786‐7424 1 10. Penny Booher 630‐518‐2021 11. Diane Schlesinger 630‐552‐7533 12. Bev Vilmin 630‐552‐3550 1 ‐ Text capability PAGE 6 V O LU M E 2 6 , I S S U E 8 BOOK CLUB NEWS Parents of College Students Please contact the church office with the addresses of your college students who are now away from home. We’d like to keep in touch (i.e. send them the newsletter) and also provide care packages & holiday mailings, etc. to our student-members while they are at school! Send an e-mail, or drop the address off at the church office! Thank you! The Book Club will meet on Wed., Sept 11**, 2013 at 9:15 AM. (** note the date change) The book to be discussed is “The Aviator’s Wife” by Melanie Benjamin. Women of ALL Ages are invited to the Women’s Bible Study Group. The next meeting of the Women’s Bible Study Group will be Thursday, Sept 19th at 1:00 PM here at the church. Join us for Bible study, refreshments and fellowship! LMM donated $100.00 to our missionaries— the Stubbs Family, who visited us on Aug 10th. Your dollars are being put to good use! Newsletter Offering Report OFFERINGS RECEIVED The next Golden Harvesters potluck meeting will be Fri, Sept 13th at 5:30 pm here at First Lutheran Church. This is National MIA-POW Day, so we will be remembering them. The ‘after-dinner’ entertainment will be a sing-along with Jackie Bretthauer. Please bring your own table service and a dish to pass (Meat is provided). Call Jane at 552-1685 if you have questions. 7/28 $ 2,493.85 8/4 $ 3,231.41 8/11 $ 1,785.42 8/18 $ 1,510.15 GENERAL FUND BUDGET Need Per week $3,050.73 (Annual Budget divided by 52 weeks) YTD YOUTH DIRECTOR DONATIONS: $6,002.00 : THROUGH August 18th Received Need Short $ 92,215.10 $ 100,674.09 $ (8,458.99) 1/01/2013 - 8/19/2013 CHECKING ACCOUNT Beginning Bal. $14,780.96 Income $101,848.50 Expenses $107,434.96 Ending Balance $9,194.50 THE ANCHOR PAGE 7 September 2013 Sun 1 Collection for Food Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2 Office Closed 3 4 5 6 7 6:30 PM - Worship & Music 7:00 PM- Stewardship 7:00 PM - Song Leader Practice - Contemporary Service Pr - Synod Discipleship Gathering 10 11 12 13 14 9:00 AM - Quilting 9:15 AM - Book Club 7:00 PM- Church Council 7:00 PM - Song Leader Practice - Contemporary Service Pantry 9:00 AM - LBW Worship / Baptism 8 9 Pr Bruce Day Off 8:15 AM - WOV Worship / Baptism 9:00 AM -Rally Day/Sunday School 9:15 AM - Coffee Fellowship 5:30 PM - Social Concerns 10:545AM - Contemporary 7:00 PM - LMM ? Worship 5:30 PM - Golden Harvesters 7:30 PM - Sr Choir 15 Anchor Deadline 8:15 AM - LBW Worship 9:15 AM - Coffee Fellowship 9:30 AM -Sunday School 10:45 AM - Contemporary Worship 16 Pr Bruce Day Off - at LOMC 18 9:00 AM - Quilting 6:00 PM - Confirmation Orientation Bibles to 3rd Graders and Installation of SS Teachers 22 17 7:00 PM- Property & Maintenance 23 Pr Bruce Day Off 8:15 AM - WOV Worship 9:15 AM - Coffee Fellowship 9:30 AM -Sunday School 10:545AM - Contemporary Worship / Baptism 24 7:00 PM - Song Leader Practice - Contemporary Service 7:30 PM - Sr Choir 8:15 AM - LBW Worship 9:15 AM - Coffee Fellowship 9:30 AM -Sunday School 10:45 AM - Contemporary Worship 30 Pr Bruce Day Off 20 21 1:00 PM - Women’s Bible Study 6:30 PM - Education / Youth 7:30 PM - Outreach 4:30—7:00 PM Annual BBQ BBQ Set-Up 25 26 6:00 PM - Confirmation Class 6:00 PM - Task Force 7:00 PM - Song Leader Practice - Contemporary Service 7:00 PM - Long Range Planning 9:00 AM - Quilting 7:30 PM - Sr Choir 29 19 27 28 First’s 3rd Fall Frolic & Feast: - 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM Registration - 10:30 AM - Race Begins! - Potluck Picnic PAGE 8 V O LU M E 2 6 , I S S U E 8 September 2013 Worship Volunteers THE ANCHOR SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS 1- Miles Wilbanks 2-Glenn Olson Courtney Anderson 6-Staci Smith Sara Nicoletti Louis Wilson 7-Curt Larsen 8-Vicki Kern 9-Mya Thrall, Amber Barkes 11-Susan Read Yolanda Rodriguez Joseph Somma 12-Nan Grommes Heather Schindlbeck 13-Darren Magnotti Jahni Thrall 15 Kiley Torkelson William Hastert 16-Richard Munson, Jake Roberts 17-Deb Roberts, Jim Schmidt 18-Spencer Beal 20-Marty Lincoln 21-Lois Ronning 23-Nico Nunez 24-Lyndee Anderson Michelle Johnson 26-Susie Dilts Stephanie Snider 28-Greg Johnson, Meko Torres 29-Kathy Benoit SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES 2- Kevin & Lisa Tierney Kurt & Laura Schobert 3- Courtney & Aimee Anderson 8- John & Norma Meszaros 9- Brian & Melissa Corrado Darrell & Kathy Meyer (35 years) 14- Brad & Katrina Howell 17- Norm & Diane Schlesinger Jason & Melissa Turner 19- Ben & Deb Goldsmith (15 years) 21- Andrew & Laura Nicoletti 22– Eric & Becky Gwilt 23- Curt & Lydia Larsen 24- Steve & Kathy Benoit (30 years) PAGE 9 The world is a chaotic and confusing place. Prayer is the conduit that connects us to God and opens up the possibilities of direction and understanding. Prayer is not just for pastors. All of God’s people are invited to pray on the behalf of others. Please include the following members of the First Lutheran family in your daily prayers. SEPTEMBER 1 - Bob & Carol Robinson 2 - Lois Ronning 3 - Jim & Pat Ruzicka 4 - Kailea Hamlin Sackett 5 - Don & Martha Sampson 6 - Mark, Leann, Austi & Marshal Savitski 7 - Brad, Heather, Cael, Tyler, Genevieve & Adam Schindlbeck 8 - Norm & Diane Schlesinger 9 - James, Shelley, Bryson, Vance, McKenna, Mikayla, & Braylon Schmidt 10 - Kurt & Laura Schobert 11 - Anne Sears 12 - Barb Sears 13 - Dan Sebby 14 - Darin, Cherrie, Kiya & Cade Severson 15 - Wilma Simms 16 - Angela Sisko 17 - Conrad, Laura, Ryan & Abigail Smith 18 - Staci, Stephanie, Rachel & Clarissa Smith 19 - Eric, Stephanie, Porter & Clara Snider 20 - Joseph Somma 21 - Jim Stevens 22 - Jesse & Linda Stonecipher 23 - Kathy Stuttle 24 - Steven, Jennifer, Nicholas & Gregory Superczynski 25 - Burdell Thomas 26 - Steve, Jahni, Mya, Porter & Olivia Thrall 27 - Kevin, Lisa, Mitch, Erik & Shannon Tierney 28 - Brian Torkelson 29 - Timothy, Carrie & Kiley Torkelson 30 - Luis, Jillian & Meko Torres V O LU M E 2 6 , I S S U E 8 PAGE 10 Council Highlights – August 13, 2013 (see complete report on bulletin board at back of sanctuary) Pastor’s Report - Pastor reviewed his reports & listed future events: 8/19 – 8/23 Pastor requests vacation; Baptisms on 8/24 and 9/1; One service on Labor Day weekend; Sept. 5th-Synod Discipleship Gathering; Sept. 16 – Pastor leading miniretreat at LOMC Treasurer Report – are behind in the budget – need more income to meet expenses; Director of Youth & Family Ministry Report – VBS a success; Will maybe move to July in 2014 to avoid summer school conflicts; several youth fellowship activities over the summer; Sarah & Dan working on Contemporary services; Stewardship Report – no report. Worship and Music Report – discussed upcoming services; average attendance at Sat services is 37 and at Sunday is 54; working on what to do for fall services; Social Concerns – no meeting; will discuss Stubbs monetary support at next meeting; Property – parsonage repairs – A/C & Furnace, and crumbling step; work in progress for BBQ; will discuss what to do with window air conditioner purchased for the parsonage; Outreach Report – no meeting Education Report – Rally Day is Sept 8 at UMC at 9 AM with ‘Uncle Tim’; Long Range Planning – no meeting; Executive – no meeting; Old Business – n/a; New Business – Girl Scouts will use basement on Tuesday evenings for meetings; much discussion of Contemporary Worship survey; as a result – we will keep the standard 8:15 and 10:45 am services; in Sept, 8:15 will be the traditional service and 10:45 will be Contemporary; they will switch in October; Council will reassess after October; Next meeting: Tuesday, Sept 10 at 7:00 PM; September Coffee Hour – Property & Maintenance Committee Students are expected to a end camp will be determined later in the year. First Lutheran will pay Sunday school on Sunday 50% of the cost of camp and par‐ mornings at 9:30 AM beginning ents will pay the remaining 50%. September 8, 2013, in addi on to Confirma on classes. (Total cost to you will be deter‐ mined when the camps publish A special Orienta on session will While there is no cost for class rates for the 2014 year). A be held on Wed., Sept. 18, 2013 material, it is highly at 6:00 PM for all recommended that students have $50.00 non‐refundable deposit (included in your 50%) will be due Confirma on students. If a GOOD NEWS BIBLE. For those by Dec 1, 2013. The deposit may possible, both parents of each who do not have this version, be paid any me prior to that student should a end. Le ers copies will be available at the date, including at the Orienta on. will soon be sent to the homes of Orienta on mee ng for $7.50. known 7th and 8th grade Please make all checks payable In addi on each student will students. be expected to a end one week to “First Lutheran Church”. Confirma on classes begin on of summer Confirma on camp in Wed., Sept. 25, 2013 at 6:00 PM. either year. The dates of the THE ANCHOR Sunday School Snippets Come Join Us on an “AWESOME ADVENTURE” Sunday School to Begin Sept. 8th with Rally Day We will be “flying on faith” as we begin the Sunday School year with Rally Day on Sunday, September 8th at 9:00 a.m. Please note that this is a different time than Sunday School is usually held, which is 9:30 a.m. each week after Rally Day. All Sunday School children, their parents and the entire congregation is invited to attend the exciting program featuring Tim Hannig (Christian ministry magician) to be held at the Methodist Church at 9:00 a.m. on this day. Following this program we will return to First Lutheran for donuts and juice. Come join us as “God Guides Us” on our “Awesome Adventure!” Sunday School Teachers: Please pack your bags for our trip… Sunday School teachers who plan to stay on are requested to please call (630/552-8625) or send Kathy Benoit an e-mail at [email protected]. Also, if you are not currently a Sunday teacher or helper and wish to help, please do the same. We are trying to configure the classrooms for next year and need a good idea on who is staying and who has prayed about helping our Sunday School and wants to CHECK IN FOR OUR NEXT ADVENTURE ! Thanks! PAGE 11 Bibles Distributed to 3rd Graders on Sept 15 The Education Committee and Sunday School of First Lutheran is proud to present Bibles to all 3rd grade students and their parents at both services on Sunday, Sept 15. You will receive a letter from the church office about this special day. Please call the church office and let them know that you will be honored to attend that day. Sunday School Teachers Installed Sunday School teachers will be installed at both services on Sunday, September 15, 2013 . If you will be involved in the Sunday School, please plan to attend one of these services to be recognized. Sign Up to be a Secret Pal Adult members of the church are invited to become a Sunday School Secret Pal. The only requirement is that you provide support and encouragement to a Sunday School child throughout the school year. This encouragement may be in the form of anonymous notes, cards, little snacks or surprises. If you are interested in becoming a Secret Pal, please sign your name to the list at the back of the church. We will assign you with the name and address of a Sunday School child and the rest is up to you. This is a great way to share your love of the Lord with a child and help them realize how important they are in His eyes (and yours, too!) Student Information Forms On the first day of Sunday School, we will send home a student information form and Secret Pal form with each child. Parents and students should complete these and return them the next Sunday. We would like to have up-to-date information on each family, in the event of an emergency. If your child has any allergies or special restrictions, it should be listed on this form. Also, these forms are a great help to adult Secret Pals! Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Permit #3 PLANO, IL First Lutheran Church Plano, Illinois 200 N Center Street Plano, IL 60545 Phone: 630-552-8263 Fax: 630-552-7198 Email: churchsecretary1@ sbcglobal.net Return Service Requested "First in Spirit, First in Faith, First in Outreach" We are on the Web! firstlutheranchurchplano.com And on Facebook: https:// www.facebook.comFirstLutheranC hurchOfPlanoIl & Hit the LIKE button! WORSHIP TIMES Sunday: Coffee Fellowship: Sunday School: Deadline for the Oct Anchor: Sunday, Sept 15th! Be ready to submit articles by this date! 8:15 AM 10:45 AM 9:15 AM 9:30 AM Communion offered at both services. A nursery ‘area’ is available. Pastor: Rev. Bruce Booher E-mail: [email protected] Youth Director: Sarah Kuntzman E-mail: firstluthyouth@ gmail.com OFFICE HOURS Mon-Fri 6:30 am-12:30 pm Secretary: Ann Hagemann E-mail: churchsecretary1@ sbcglobal.net