June - Ebenezer Reformed Church

“A body of believers glorifying God, outwardly focused, committed to growth in personal transformation and in number."
Ebenezer Rays
2014
CONSISTORY MEMBERS 2014
ELDERS
Carl Berg - (815) 732-3144 Home
(815) 440-1899 Cell
Email: [email protected]
Ebenezer Reformed Church
2997 N. German Church Road
Oregon, IL 61061
Office: (815) 732-6313
www.ebenezerreformed.com
Council: Mission & Outreach - Chairperson
Dale Flanagan - (815) 732-3774 Home (815) 677-7880 Cell
Email: [email protected]
Pastor:
Parsonage: (815) 732-2682
Email: [email protected]
Secretary: Dee Haak
Email [email protected]
Treasurer—Larry Seabold
[email protected]
Bookkeeper—Mark Lohman
[email protected]
*Newsletter editor: Jean Woodin
Prayer Chain Requests:
Contact Marge Barnes (815-732-1207)
or Connie Rieck [email protected]
Council: Stewardship & Property - Chairperson
Ken Haak – Consistory Clerk (815) 397-2410
Email: [email protected]
Council: Worship & Music
Dan Herriot – Vice President of Consistory
(815) 732-2762 Home (815) 520-4033 Cell
Mark Lohman — Bookkeeper (815) 440-2384
Email: [email protected]
Council: Worship & Music
Joe Wolf – (815) 562-3041 Home (815) 739-4745 Cell
Email: [email protected]
Council: Worship & Music
DEACONS
Lance Barnes - (815) 732-1207 Home
(815) 761-9531 Cell
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Calendar
2 Email: [email protected]
News and Events
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Obituary
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June Schedule
7 Steve Raine – Head of Deacons (815) 978-7300
July Schedule
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Birthdays and Anniversaries
9 Larry Seabold - Treasurer (815) 391-4191
Word Search
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*Newsletter articles are due SUNDAY
June 22. Items can be emailed to
[email protected]
or put in the box in the Narthex. Thank you.
Council: Stewardship & Property
Dean Schreurs - (815) 874-2129
Email: [email protected]
Council: Mission & Outreach
Email: [email protected]
Council: Discipleship & Education
Email: [email protected]
Council: Stewardship & Property
Ceri Woodworth
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NEW
S L E T T 742-5736
ER DATE
Email: [email protected]
Council: Discipleship & Education - Chairperson
Dean Rieck – (815) 222-0427
Email: [email protected]
Council: Worship & Music - Chairperson
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Sun
Mon
1 Food Pantry 2
Tue
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Collection
8:30AM Prayer
Meeting
9:00 AM Sunday
School*
10:00 AM
Worship
6:30 PM
Worship &
Music
Council
Meeting
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Wed
Thu
4 1:00 PM Ladies 5
Fri
Sat
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Aid
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Youth Group Grill
& Chill, location
TBA
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8:30AM Prayer
Meeting
9:00 AM Sunday
School*
10:00 AM
Worship
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6:00 – 8:00 PM
Youth Group Grill
& Chill, location
TBA
June 9-13 Work Camp Trip to Mary House near Oxford Wisconsin
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Naomi Ruth
outing – time
and location
TBA
8:30AM Prayer
Meeting
9:00 AM Sunday
School*
10:00 AM
Worship
22 Newsletter
Articles Due
8:30AM Prayer
Meeting
9:00 AM Sunday
School*
10:00 AM
Worship
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29 Picnic
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6:00 – 8:00 PM
Youth Group Grill
& Chill, location
TBA
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6:30 PM
Elders
7:00 PM
Consistory
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Youth Group Grill
& Chill, location
TBA
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21 First Day
of Summer
12:00 PM
Christian
Fellowshipers
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June 23-27 VBS at Rose Meadows park in Byron
9:00 AM
Worship Service
@ Church
10:30 AM
Worship Service
and Picnic @
King’s Camp
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*Sunday School for going into 5 grade in the fall and older
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Newsletter Note
My daughter is having surgery this month and we will be in Chicago for a couple of
weeks for that. So, the July Newsletter may be a little late. Thank you in advance for
your prayers and patience. ~ Jean W.
Schedules
Both the June and July schedules for ushers, greeters and nursery are included this
month. Please check your calendars to make sure you are available on your Sundays.
If you do any switching please let Dee know for the bulletin.
Food Pantry Collection
Sunday June 1 is our monthly food pantry collection for area food pantries. This month
we are collecting for Lifeline in Oregon. They are in need of Jello, peanut butter, jelly,
canned vegetables, canned soup, bisquick, syrup, fruit juice and small bars of soap.
Please place monetary or food donations in the grocery carts in the church foyer.
Grill-&-Chill
Youth Group summer Grill-&-Chills will meet at various locations on Wednesday
evenings throughout the summer. This is a fun and exciting opportunity to grow, so
please invite your teenage friends. Host homes are also needed. If you would like to
host for a week please sign up on the stand in the Narthex. All we need is your yard
and a simple dinner (think hot dogs and chips). Alex and Susan will take care of the
rest. See Alex Woodworth or Susan Wolf for more information.
Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid Missionary Society meets the first Wednesday of each month at 1:00
P.M. at the church. There is a Bible Study, devotions, refreshments and each member
brings a scripture verse for “roll call” relating to a certain topic. Ladies Aid takes an
offering to support various ministries throughout the community, denomination and the
world. They also serve luncheons when requested by family members at the time of
funerals in the church. Do you have a couple hours to give one afternoon a month?
Age doesn’t matter; this ministry is open to all women of the church. This month’s
meeting is June 4. Lorna Snapp will lead the devotions. Norma Flanagan is the
hostess. The Bible Study is Lesson 16 - Proverbs and Psalms Book - Psalm 45 &
Proverbs 31 and roll call will be a Scripture verse on “Character”
Work Camp
Work Camp will again be visiting Mary House near Oxford Wisconsin (142
miles from Byron) this year from June 9-13. Come join us for the week or
for whatever days you are able. The federal prison at Oxford, Wisconsin
houses over 1000 men. Located in a rural farming area, the prison in not
accessible by public transportation, nor is it within walking distance of
hotels. Many families have no money for restaurants or hotels. For some,
the remoteness means visits only once a year. Since opening their doors in the fall of
1989, Mary house has served families visiting inmates. They've provided transportation,
meals, overnight lodging and, perhaps most important, a family atmosphere of respect
and fellowship. Mary House is staffed completely by volunteers. All gifts go directly to
the service work of the house.
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Naomi Ruth
Naomi Ruth is a women’s Bible study that meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month
(except December & January) at 6:30 P.M. Each member takes turns leading the Bible
Study. This group is open to all women of the church. Are you looking for a Ladies
Bible Study? Naomi Ruth will be going out for lunch or supper on June 17. The time
and location are to be determined.
Christian Fellowshipers
Christian Fellowshipers is a time for anyone over the age of fifty to get together for
Christian fellowship and fun. They meet the 3rd Thursday of every month at noon for a
potluck meal. Each month a designated host and/or hostess plan and serve the event.
There is scripture reading and prayer. Outings to local restaurants or other activities are
scheduled. A free will offering is taken for missions. If you are fifty or over you are
invited to the meeting on June 19 at noon; please bring a dish to pass. The Lohmans
and Chermaks are hosting this month.
VBS
We would like to try something new for Vacation Bible School this
year BUT we need your help! We plan to have VBS AT Rose
Meadows Park in Byron the mornings of June 23-27. We know there
are so many children nowadays who haven't even been introduced to
Jesus so what better way than to meet them on their turf! However,
for such an undertaking to be successful we will need "bodies" to help
each day! We are looking for volunteers who love building
relationships with children, teaching short lessons, playing games,
and/or fixing lunches to be served at the end of each morning. Could you step up? If
so, contact Ceri at (815)742-5736. Jesus said, "Go and make disciples of all nations!"
The annual church picnic will be held at King's Camp (9300
Lindenwood Road in Chana) on June 29. The worship
service will begin at 10:30 A.M. This will be followed by a
potluck meal. Bring your own table service and a dish or two
to pass. You might also want to bring your own lawn chairs. Come and enjoy God's
great outdoors with your church family. Guests are always welcome. In case of rain,
the worship service will be at the church and the picnic in the Family Life Center. There
will also be an early worship service at the church at 9:00 A.M. for those who cannot
make it to King's Camp. There will be no Sunday School on this day.
The Stewardship/Property Council is looking for families or individuals to sign up on a
weekly basis to mow the church lawn. There is a sign-up sheet for mowing on the stand
in the Narthex. Please sign up now to make sure you get the dates you want. See Dale
Flanagan for more information or call him at (815) 677-7880.
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Here are the 2014 finalized dates for Mission & Outreach outings and events:
• Short Term Mission Trip June 9th-13th (Monday-Friday)
• Church Picnic June 29th (Sunday)
• Ice Cream Social August 7th (Thursday)
• Rockford Rescue Mission September 14th (Sunday)
• Beth Moore - TBD
• Church Bazaar October 11th (Saturday)
• Soup Supper November 6th (Thursday)
Children in Worship
There is no Children in Worship at this time. There are bags available for our youngest
children with simple Bible activities and pictures and colored pencils to occupy them
during the worship service. The bags are hanging outside the sanctuary (under the
mailboxes by the water fountain) with the children’s' names on them. We will have a
few marked for visitors as well. If you would like your child to stay in worship with you,
you may pick up your child's bag before entering for worship. After worship, please
return the bag. We will try to keep the bags stocked! Enjoy!
Tres Dias
The Tres Dias 2014 dates are:
Abundant Life Tres Dias (Rockford based)
Fall: Men's weekend November 6-9, 2014/Women's weekend November 13-16, 2014
Northern Illinois Tres Dias (Rochelle based)
Fall: Men's weekend October 16-19, 2014/Women's weekend October 23-26, 2014
Tres Dias is a 3 day Christian Leadership training retreat. This is not evangelistic, it is for
mature Christians. There will be Pastors and lay speakers. You will have time for
interaction and discussion with the others participating. You will learn a ton! There will be
moments of very serious discussion, you will also laugh and have a great time. You will
eat too much GREAT food and most likely not get enough sleep. Most importantly you will
make great new Christian friends. All Tres Dias Weekend Retreats begin on Thursday
evening and continue through Sunday afternoon.
For more information, contact Lynn Jorgenson at 815-757-0314 or Joe & Susan Wolf
at 815-562-3041 or [email protected].
R.O.C.K.
R.O.C.K. is the youth version of Tres Dias. There will be a R.O.C.K. fest in Rochelle on
May 31. There will also be 2 R.O.C.K. weekends, June 27-29 and July 25-27. For more
information visit meetyouatthetop.org or contact Joe & Susan Wolf at 815-562-3041 or
[email protected].
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June Noorlag
(June 30, 1924 - May 6, 2014)
June Noorlag (nee Schoonveld), age 89, of Rockford,
formerly of Batavia, went to be with her Savior on
Tuesday, May 6, 2014.
She was born on June 30, 1924 in Summit, IL to John and
Minnie Schoonveld. June was united in marriage on
March 17, 1944 to Gilbert “Bud” Noorlag. She was a
member of Faith Community Church of West Chicago and
Ebenezer Reformed Church in Oregon, IL
She is survived by three sons, Joseph (Sherry) of
Fountain Hills, AZ, Robert of Batavia and David (Michelle) of Darien; grandchildren,
Jennifer (David) Cano, Allyssa (Carlos) Kimbrell, T.J. and James (Michael) Noorlag,
Caitlyn Chang and Joseph and Paula Schmidt; great-grandchildren, Beckham Kimbrell,
Aaron Cano and Cameron Cano; sisters, Dolores (Ken) Haak and Martha (Richard)
Bonnema; and family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Bud, in 2004; her parents; and her brother,
John Schoonveld.
Visitation will be held on Monday, May 12, 2014 from 4 to 9 pm at Norris-Walen-Segert
Funeral Home, 132 Fremont St. (one block north of Washington St. & Main St),, West
Chicago. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 10:00 AM at Faith
Community Church, 910 Main St., West Chicago with visitation from 9 AM until time of
funeral service. Pastor Brion Brooks officiating. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West
Cemetery in Oak Brook Terrace.
In lieu of flowers contributions in June’s memory may be made to Care Source, 611 W.
State St., Rockford, IL 61102 or Rockford Rescue Mission, 715 W. State St, Rockford,
IL 61102.
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June 2014 Schedules
1ST
GREETERS: Grygiel Family
Ken & Marg Anspach
USHERS:
8th
GREETERS: Dan & Val Herriot
Patrick Herriot & Susan Kelly
USHERS:
15th
Mark & Myrna Lohman and Grace Henley
Lehne Family and Grace Henley
GREETERS: Craig & Karen Hummel
Shirley Jacobs and Beverly Kump
USHERS:
Ken & Dee Haak and Grace Henley
22nd GREETERS: Lehne Family
Mark & Myra Lohman
USHERS:
29th
Dan & Val Herriot and Grace Henley
GREETERS: CHURCH
PICNIC
KINGS CAMP
USHERS:
NURSERY
1ST
8th
15th
22nd
29th
Jen Christianson and Anna Ring
Kara Schriner and Abbie Ring
Deb Boomgarden and Paige Schriner
Lorna Snapp and Melissa Reecher
CHURCH PICNIC / KINGS CAMP
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July 2014 Schedules
6th
GREETERS: Martin/Ring Family
Gary & Ginger McDanel
USHERS:
13th
GREETERS: Mumma Family
Mary Oltmanns and Ellen Mason
USHERS:
20th
Harry & Norma Flanagan and Grace Henley
GREETERS: Raine Family
Bill & Melissa Reecher
USHERS:
27th
Tom & Lisa Gale and Grace Henley
Dale & Stacy Flanagan and Grace Henley
GREETERS: Art & Becky Reining
Dean & Connie Rieck
USHERS:
Eugene Denekas,Ken Haak and Grace Henley
NURSERY
6th
Rosalynn and Sarah Smith
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Ellen Mason and Anna Ring
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Connie Rieck and Abbie Ring
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27th Jean Woodin and Paige Schriner
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June Birthdays
Helping the world see Jesus
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Aubrey Fearer
Mary Goerks
Leona Henning
James Grygiel III
Susan Wolf
Lorna Snapp
Valdene Snodgrass
George Reineke
Adrianne Stewart
David Flanagan
Leanne Moritz
Lawrence Jacobs
Janice Ruthe
Anna Ring
Delores Haak
Zane Ankney
Jamie Stewart
Rena Reeverts
Judy Welty
Angelina Gittleson
The church’s role isn’t only to “take Christ
to the world,” thus fulfilling Jesus’ Great
Commission in Matthew 28:19-20, but to
recognize Christ already at work in the
world and help others see him, too. God
is visible through his handiwork, but
easily seen? Not always. So the church is
called to direct the world’s gaze past
mere “human decency” or “good fortune”
to God as the ultimate Source of
goodness.
and Anniversaries!!!!
Christ doesn’t hole up in church buildings
until church members “take him” to the
world; he works in the world, through
churched and unchurched alike. But the
church is key to helping people recognize
him.
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Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Henning (1956)
Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Ruthe
Mr. & Mrs. Doug Meyers
Mr. & Mrs. John Ehmen (1949)
Mr. & Mrs. Dave Lehne (1988)
Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Flanagan
(2005)
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Berg (1971)
Mr. & Mrs. Duane Snodgrass
Mr. & Mrs. Bill Welty (1966)
When someone professes atheism but
also awe at nature, we might gently share
our conviction that God designed such
beauty. When medical care yields a cure,
we can thank Jesus openly for healing.
When community volunteers deliver toys
to foster children; when counselors help
families communicate; when neighbors
welcome newcomers … there is Jesus.
We are trying to keep the birthday and
anniversary list up to date. If your
birthday or anniversary is incorrect or
missing, please send an email to
[email protected] or put
a note in the newsletter box in the
Narthex. Thank you!!!!
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