April 2015 The Messenger - First United Methodist Church

The Messenger
April 2015
Issue 140
First United Methodist Church of Des Plaines
668 Graceland Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-5561
IMPORTANT DATES
www.fumcdp.org
Office Hours:
Monday—Friday
9:30am—5:30pm
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Family Easter Party & Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 4 — 10:00a.m.
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Easter Sunday Breakfast & Worship
Breakfast: 8-9:30a.m. Worship: 10a.m.
What’s Inside
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Church Council Meeting
Sunday, April 12 — 11:30a.m.
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Trivia Train Outing (Register Now!)
Saturday, April 18 — 10:00a.m.
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Flea Market/Craft Fair
Saturday, May 9 — 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m.
Note From Pastor
2
Upcoming Events
3
Pastor Irene Bio
4
Announcements
5
Worship News
6
Missions News
7
FUMC Good News 8
Youth Group News
10
Education News
11
Trustee’s News
12
Finance News
12
Caring Ministry
13
Easter Flowers
14
April Calendar
15
BOOM! I like movies with explosions. Crazy
car chases on the big screen are lots of fun.
Sci-Fi movies with evil aliens trying to
conquer the earth are always a perennial favorite too! Of course, I still love what
used to be called “swashbuckling” movies like The Adventures of Robin Hood (1939),
the Mark of Zoro (1940), & the Three Musketeers (1948).
There are some things about these movies that are amazingly similar from
film to film. There is almost always some variety of “love interest”, whether a
traditional “damsel in distress” or the more modern woman with abilities of her own
who needs help to set things right. There is also almost always some severe reversal
of fortune that takes place, usually to the hero himself. The villain will eventually be
discovered as the cause of the reversal of fortune and the sudden climax at the end
of the film will take place with the triumph of the hero over the villain. In these
kinds of movies, the bad guy seems to be triumphant. Everything seems to be falling
into place so that whatever evil scheme the bad guy has been concocting, looks like
it is going to work out. The bad guy is going to win and there is nothing that stands
in his way. But don’t worry. Have no fear! The villain always has a small flaw in his
plans. And that’s what heroes are for! Saving the day! Yeah! (Cont. on next page)
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It’s funny how films have a way of reflecting
real life. You and I are a part of what is called
humanity defined as the whole of the human race,
from the first man and woman in the dim past to the
last of us sometime in the nebulous future. We
humans have an enemy who hates us. We have an
enemy who wants to see us come too nothing but
trouble, destruction, and despair. Seemingly even
worse, our enemy is an absolute expert and getting us
to cooperate in our own destruction. But for a short
while, we thought we had a hero, someone to stand
against the enemy. He was a hero who would right all
those ancient wrongs and set things right. It helped
immensely that he was also a miracle worker. He gave
sight to the blind, hearing to the deaf, and mobility to
the handicapped. He fed 500 men and unnumbered
women and children with just five little barley loaves
and two little fish. He even raised the dead. He stood
up against corruption in both the religious community
and the civil community. He even favored the
education of women which at the time was almost
unheard of except among the very wealthy.
But the local “powers that be” conspired
together to have him arrested without any legal
charges against him. They tried to convict him on false
charges but couldn’t get their witnesses to agree on
their false stories. He was tried in an illegal, behind
closed doors, middle of the night court. They were
unable to execute him themselves, so they took him to
the representative of the Emperor who had the legal
right to execute criminals. When asked what his crime
was, they said, “We wouldn’t have brought him to you
if he didn’t deserve death.” The best charge they had
against him was that he was some religious nut who
was stirring up the masses. They brought their own
mob to demand the hero’s death, and the Emperor’s
rep. gave in to their demands just to keep the peace.
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enemy of all humanity had finally triumphed. The hope
for humanity was dead and gone. And it was even
worse than that. You see, this hero was not just
humanity’s hope back then, he was humanity’s only
hope for life eternal.
Remember how I said that our enemy is an
expert at getting us to cooperate in our own
destruction? We make ourselves enemies of God when
we choose to do things our own way instead of God’s
way. And that’s every single man and woman who has
walked on the face of the earth. To get what we think
we want, when we think we have to have it which is
right now if not sooner, we lie, cheat, steal, and
fabricate our own excuses to justify our actions. We are
jealous, greedy, selfish, lustful, envious, and angry
without cause. And we lash out at those who are
closest to us just because they are convenient targets.
In short we are fallen sinful creatures who conspire
against our own best interests. And we helped to kill
the only human who ever lived without sin. He’s the
only human who ever lived who did not deserve to die,
and we killed him to try and silence him. Satan had
won. Game Over! All was lost. No hope. Death
Triumphant! The dead hero in the grave, silent & cold.
Then came Sunday morning, before the sun had
arisen over the eastern edge of the horizon, a group of
women went to the tomb to finish the work of
preparing the body for its resting place in the tomb.
BOOM! The stone sealing the tomb was rolled
away! The government guards at the tomb shook with
fear and ran. Angels in white raiment appeared and
proclaimed that the hero was alive!
Just when Satan thought death was triumphant,
just when the Devil thought he’d won, Jesus rose from
the dead. And now everything is changed!
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His
only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should
The hero was beaten, spit upon, stripped,
not perish, but have everlasting life. For God did not
scourged, forced to carry his own cross to the
send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but
execution grounds, nailed to the cross, and left to die
that through Him, the world might be saved.” John 3:16
while his enemies made fun of him and taunted him for -17 That’s my favorite kind of ending! And it’s even
his helplessness. And then he died… What kind of a
better than the movies because it will last for
story is that? I mean he died, end of story, role the
eternity…., for those who believe.
credits, it’s over. All the hopes of those whose lives he
In Christ’s service,
touched were dashed. And the really sad part is that
this was NOT a movie. It was real life. It is real life.
Pastor Brad
The only hope for all humanity died with him. The
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A Road Rally & Scavenger Hunt with a Twist
Come enjoy a FUN DAY out around town
with friends & family ♦ teen and adult friendly!
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Teams of 4 will compete to answer trivia questions, solve puzzles, &
explore! (don’t worry, you will find answers as you ride the Metra Train!)
*Register for this event by April 12
HURRY!! LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE
COST: $15 per person Fee includes train ticket, refreshments, & snacks
REGISTRATION FORM INCLUDED IN E-MAIL!
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FLEA MARKET & CRAFT FAIR
Adult Missions Team is hosting a Flea Market on
the front lawn on May 9. We are now accepting
applications to rent a table for $30, sell your
gently used items, crafts gifts, etc. YOU keep all
your profits! Applications can be found in office, &
www.fumcdp.org.
**FUMC is looking for local talent to help us
make this event truly special. We are looking to
fill 20 minute entertainment slots to liven up the
atmosphere starting at 9am. In return you will
receive the opportunity to showcase your group
to the Des Plaines community. Musicians,
dancers, and artists of all types are invited to
partner in this community endeavor. The stage
area is a cement area approx. 20’ wide by 15’
deep with the church building main front doors as
a backdrop. Electricity will be provided.
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INTRODUCING PASTOR IRENE
FUMC’s New Pastor beginning July 1, 2015
Reverend Dr. Irene Taylor is the Senior Pastor of The Living Faith United Methodist Church of
Waukegan, Illinois. She has served in this capacity since 2012. Prior to her appointment to Living Faith
UMC, she served 15 years as the Senior Pastor of Ivanhoe Community UMC in Riverdale, Illinois. In
December of 2005, Pastor Taylor received a Doctorate of Ministry Degree in the area of Spiritual
Formation from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. The focus of her project was on
Christian Spirituality: A Resource for Equipping, Enabling, and Empowering African-American Youth.
She received the Masters of Divinity Degree from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in
Evanston, IL and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago.
Pastor Taylor acknowledged her call to ordained ministry in 1983 and
was licensed to preach while serving at Second Baptist Church of Evanston
under the pastorate of the Reverend Dr. Hycel B Taylor. She was ordained in
1989 at Christian Church Baptist in Chicago, IL under the pastorate of Reverend
Brenda J. Little.
In 1997, she sought to have her credentials recognized by the Northern
Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church and was granted full
membership as an elder in the United Methodist Church in June of 2001.
Pastor Taylor for more than thirty years has faithfully served the Lord by
spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ through her preaching, teaching, and
conducting various seminars and workshops for numerous churches and organizations. Her ministry is
a holistic ministry that seeks to bring wholeness to the lives of God’s people through spiritual
formation and development, using the spiritual disciplines of the Christian faith as a means to
transform and empower God’s people.
She has held several positions in ministry including being a member of
the Field Education Department at Garrett- Evangelical Theological Seminary
in Evanston, Illinois. Associate Minister at Bethany Baptist Church and
Assistant Pastor at Second Baptist Church both located in Evanston, Illinois.
She has served on the executive board and as assistant pastor of Women
Spiritually Empowered an outreach ministry to women and teen girls. She is
also a retired Chaplain of the United States Army Reserve, and former
Director of Admissions & Recruitment at Northern Baptist Theological
Seminary in Lombard, IL Rev. Taylor served as a member of the discussion
group Black Women’s Leadership Roundtable that deal with violence against
women and girls. She was also a board member and presenter with Women Ministry in the City, an
outreach educational program to female seminarians throughout the country and worldwide.
After 18 years of pastoral ministry in the United Methodist Church, she states, “I am still excited
about my ministry because there is never a dull day. Today’s church is in constant transition; because we
are planted in the midst of communities that are constantly changing. I see this as an opportunity for God
to do great things in our midst if we remain open to the leading of God’s Spirit. My heart’s desire has been
to pastor, and God has blessed me richly. Because of the love, compassion, and mercy God constantly
shows to me, I cannot think of anything I’d rather do than serve God by serving God’s people.”
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THURSDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY WITH PASTER BRAD — Beginning April 16
For the last 6 weeks, Pastor Brad has led a Wednesday night Lenten Bible Study.
Everyone enjoyed his discussions and have requested a Thursday Night Bible Study to
begin on Thursday, April 16 at 6:00p.m.
Supper will not be provided by committee’s (thank you to all Committee’s for
sponsoring supper), but you may bring a meal for yourself if you wish.
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COLLECTIONS FOR CHARITIES — Designated boxes in parlor for donations
- Cancelled stamps
- Cambell Box tops for education
- Pop can tabs
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR UPCOMING EVENTS AT ALLSATE ARENA
Join the Youth & Adult Mission Teams working concessions at Allstate Arena!
The money you earn can be donated to ANY program(s) at the church. If interested in
signing up for any events (must be 16+), the link is provided on church website
www.fumcdp.org, on the front page under the “Announcements” section.
You may also contact Laura Miller, Linda Trinite or the church office to sign up.
Upcoming Events:
- April 11 & 18 — Wolves Games
- April 26 — WWE Extreme
- May 1— Iggy Azalea
- May 13— The Who
- May 23 — New Kids on the Block, TLC , Nelly
- June 15 — Imagine Dragons
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NO MANNA GIFT CARD ORDERS FOR APRIL
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PLASTIC BAGS, CONTAINERS, & GLASS JARS NEEDED FOR BESSIE’S TABLE
Bessie’s Table (our weekly community meal) is in need of:
– Small and medium empty plastic containers
– Plastic Bags (Jewel bags or similar)
– Empty Glass Jars (spaghetti sauce jars or similar)
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CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING — APRIL 12, 11:30a.m.
Please send requested agenda items to Donna Catlett or church office by April 9.
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MEMOIR WRITING GROUP MEETING — APRIL 14, 1:00p.m.
Bring your sharpened pencils to the next Memoir Group meeting on April 14, 1:30pm at
the Duncan Homestead on Nimitz Dr. Call Barb or Ruth Gafrick with questions.
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RICHARD POFAHL MEMORIAL SERVICE — JUNE 13, 10:00a.m.
A Celebration of the Life of Ric Pofahl will be held at FUMC Des Plaines June 13, 10a.m.
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Chair: Linda Trinite
Next Meeting: APRIL 13— 7:15pm
Maundy Thursday Worship: 6:30pm
Communion in commemoration of Jesus’
Last Supper with his disciples.
Easter Sunday Breakfast & Worship:
Breakfast — 8-9:30a.m.
Worship — 10:00a.m.
A time of fellowship with breakfast will be held in Fellowship Hall at 8 a.m.
Worship will be a combined service with Nuevo Amanacer at 10 a.m.
Sunday Worship — 10a.m.
April 5 — Easter Sunday!!
Liturgist: Anne Cowin
Music: Karen Bruchman
Music: Karen Bruchman
Benefiting coffee growers sponsored
by UMCOR. Have coffee with a
friendly bunch Sunday mornings,
between 9—10am, in Goodyear
Hall. Large cup only $2.
Bags of ground coffee available.
Music: Praise Team
Questions? Ask Arnie Ladd, Audrey
Nankervis or Donna Catlett.
April 12 — Communion Sunday
Liturgist: Jackie Pofahl
Music: Praise Team
April 19
Liturgist: Cathy Stein
April 26
Liturgist: Sherry Scheffers
Equal Exchange Coffee
See you for coffee!
April Communion Offering
The Communion Offering for April will support the
Salvation Army’s Breakfast with Baby. This program
offers free diapers for every baby in need as well as
spiritual support to their parents.
Thank you for your donations.
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MISSION COMMISSION NEWS
UMCOR HEALTH KIT DONATIONS
On Tues, March 24, the Adult Mission Team & the Mission
Commission partnered to put together the 50 UMCOR Health Kits
that were so generously donated by this congregation. The process
was quick and like always when a group of Methodists get together,
a lot of fun! After assembling the kits, they were taken down to the
Midwest Distribution Center in Chatham, IL, where they were
received with much appreciation. If you have never seen the
Midwest Distribution Center, it is certainly worth the 3+ hour drive.
**Teaser alert** Look for more on Midwest Distribution Center in coming months…
Putting the UMCOR Health Kits together: Missy Holmberg, Karen Fitzgerald, Audrey
Nankervis, Don Trinite, Pastor Brad, Anne Hardy, Anne Holmberg & Laura Miller
VOLUNTEERS IN MISSION TRAINING WORKSHOP
On Sat, March 28, FUMC hosted a VIM (Volunteers In Mission) Team Leader Training.
This training was offered and advertised throughout the Northern Illinois Conference.
The training covered team leader responsibilities, recruiting, fundraising, building a
budget, timeline and provided VIM resources. Members from our church that
attended included Mike Murphy, Nicole Novy, Laura Miller and Linda and Don Trinite.
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GOOD NEWS FROM GRACIE AT FUMC
Happy Springtime, neighbors in the FUMC! I feel spring in my feet; how about
you? Really, in-my-feet, from running in the grass, the one 70-degree day we
had, March 16th. Whee! – a first, for this new year.
Sunday
Worship
Timesfor me, anyway, was CARPOOLING TO THE
 Another
first-time experience,
to watch
some
of our members VOLUNTEERING AT A
9:00am ALLSTATE
– YouthARENA
& Adult
Sunday
School
CONCESSION stand. I hid well and scurried when I had to, or I would have been trampled; steady
10:00 am – Blended Worship in Sanctuary
lines of customers kept our people moving all evening. I was so glad to get back to the church to
11:00
ambut– ifNuevo
Amanacer
Worship
rest my four
feet,
the volunteers’
feet hurt,
I’ll bet their spirits soared, thinking about how
September
Worship
Schedule
the money they earned will benefit the church’s programs. Ask KAREN FITZGERALD; she’ll tell you.
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Did you know, this AllState initiative grew out of the one which led our members to work at BEARS’
GAME CONCESSIONS last year? Working at the Bears’ games to earn funds for our church was
RENEE EDMONSON’S inspiration, I heard. And you know how hearing something can tickle a
memory? Renee, Renee, I thought, and then it came to me: LEO ROSETE said, Renee inspired him
and his family to join FUMC. ‘The power of one’ – have you heard that phrase? Wow! I like
knowing there are other newcomers at FUMC. Like me! Have you met Leo, his wife, TESS and
their children, LEVIN and LETHRESE? Leo is sometimes in church after having gotten home from
work at 5 a.m. Oh, my gosh. I am in church because I rolled out of my nest at 8:59!
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By the way, who else comes to your mind when you think of the power of one? For me, it’s God;
how about you? Is there any judgment that can equal His? At one of the March LENTEN STUDIES,
someone asked PASTOR BRAD what happens to people, believers and non-believers, after death?
Have you wondered too? Pastor replied, take a look at ROMANS 2:9-16. Oh. My. Gosh. !!! God’s
judgment leaves no-one out, even those who have never even heard of Him. How can it be? Take
a look at that passage. If you would like a fuller explanation, ask Pastor Brad, or some of the
people who took part in this year’s Lenten studies, like CATHY STEIN, or JACKIE POFAHL. Those
Lenten lessons have been eye-openers, and there has been so much sharing among the
participants, not just of ideas, but also of experiences, plus the participants have had memorable
meals and sampled some very tasty contributions, like LARRY MALONEY’S guacamole. Mmmm.
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This church is such a welcoming place to be. Many of you attended the farewell for JIM INGRISH,
early in March. I was told, Mr. Ingrish was a member of this church for 85 years!!! No wonder the
members feel at home at FUMC; it is home. The Sunday after Mr. Ingrish’s memorial service, MIKE
MURPHY, DON ANKENY, PASTOR BRAD, LAURA MILLER – and likely a number of others whom I
missed -- wore neckties Mrs. Jim (MARGARET) INGRISH had made for her husband, and gave away
at this memorial service. Oooh, what a wonderful thing to do. Margaret-and-Jim stories were
already flowing, I witnessed, as friends stepped forward to admire the ties being worn.
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The announcements and prayers portions of the Sunday services, reflect how you care for one
another, and the community, on a regular basis, it looks like to me. For example, I noticed
announcements like these: CHAR STENSTROM’s husband JIM’s health is stable, HAROLD & LOIS
JADERBORG, and JOHN & LINDA KORN have celebrated wedding anniversaries in March, and this
one, ELLIE SEEGERS wished her husband, “her darling ARNIE, a happy birthday.” Awww..these are
exactly the kinds of news family members share with one another. You all have a really big family!
*See more Good News on next page!!
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MORE GOOD NEWS FROM GRACIE AT FUMC
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In the parlor where you gather informally before and after services, I
witnessed more happy moments, like the Hello!-So-glad-to-see-you
greetings exchanged with JIM BLUE, who returned to church after
recovering from a nasty fall, and DAVE DUNCAN, back with us after two
months’ hospitalization. Didn’t Dave’s ordeal begin with a fall, too? This
winter can’t end soon enough! Also back is MELISSA (don’t you call her
‘MISSY’?) HOLMBERG, one knee repaired, and one to go, in the fall.
Missy has a new ‘do’ – take a look; do you recognize her?
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Speaking of recognizing people, I am at a disadvantage, here, because I am new to FUMC.
Almost all of you already recognize one another; I do not. And have you ever forgotten
someone’s name? Well, I’ve got a tool to help us all! You know our FUMC WEBSITE? There’s
a MEMBERS’ DIRECTORY there, with not only names/addresses of members, but also, in many
cases, their pictures!! To find it on your computer, search first for: First United Methodist
Church of Des Plaines. You’ll need a user name and password. If you don’t know your user
name and password, call Jeanette Frank, our church secretary, at 847.827.5661.
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At the FUMC website, (www.fumcdp.org) look for ‘ABOUT US’ and scroll down under it to
‘Member Directory.’ You can search this Directory by people’s last names. If you (like me)
don’t know someone’s last name, I discovered, you can also search by the pictures of our
members, going through the photos there for people whose surnames begin with A, to B, and
to C and so on! It takes some time that way, but if you can recognize a face, you can put a
name with it! This is how I’ve been able to include the names of those of you whom I do not
know yet. So useful! Also therefore, if you haven’t taken a picture for this directory yet,
would you consider doing it?
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To conclude, did you hear JOHN NANKERVIS and ELLIE SEEGERS singing THE LORD’S PRAYER
during the March 22 service? People talking about it after the service said it was so moving,
and it was. That version of the ‘Our Father,’ puts me in such a good place for giving thanks for
my day. It works for beginning a day, too. And if you like something ‘uptempo’? Try
CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN MUSIC, which we can hear at RADIO STATION, K-Love, at 94.3 on
the dial, PASTOR BRAD says. Pastor’s dad had a regular half-hour radio program for the
faithful, and one day, he subbed for his dad, playing Christian ‘rock’ for the radio audience.
Imagine what an impact that might have made! Maybe you’d like to tune in to 94.3 to hear
what it’s like? Tell me how you like it, if you do.
How? Like this: write a note, or e-mail what you want to share with me, Gracie, to JEANETTE
FRANK, the church secretary, at this address: [email protected]
On the subject line, put: For Gracie. Thank you all for sharing your good news; I’m happy to
hear from you, and to be here with you at FUMC.
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YOUTH GROUP NEWS!!
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April 5: 7-9:30 am — Easter Breakfast Fundraiser
Yes, you read that right! We are meeting bright and early to set up for our annual Youth Easter
Breakfast fundraiser. Helpers arrive at 7 am to set up and prepare last minute things, breakfast is
served from 8-9:30am. This is followed, of course, by the 10 o’clock Easter Worship Service.
SUNDAY YOUTH GROUP MEETING’S — ALL ARE WELCOME!!
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April 12, 6:00-7:30 pm — Pizza Party and T-Shirt Design!
We’ll be making our own pizzas! Nicole will bring all ingredients and you will get to each make
your own individual pizza. While they are cooking you will get the opportunity to design a t-shirt
for this year’s mission trip to Williams Bay, WI. Come with an appetite and some creative ideas!
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April 19, 6:00-7:30 pm — What Does it Mean to be Methodist?
Have you ever seen the cross and flames symbol and wondered what it meant? This night we will
talk about what being a part of the Methodist Church means. We will play games and do
different activities to learn about what makes our denomination unique! Come with any
questions and we will learn together. Snacks will be provided!
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April 26, 6:00-7:30 pm The Gauntlet
Eat your Wheaties and get ready for a big night of friendly competition! We’ll start
with a devotional, then break into teams to compete in all kinds of different
activities! Some will be intelligence based, some athletic based, & everything in
between. Wear comfortable clothes to compete and make it an exciting event!
***Don’t Forget!
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April 12th: Application and $50 deposit for Mission trip due!
For those who weren’t at the mandatory meeting, you can still come! What do you need to do?
Fill out the Mission Trip Application and turn it in with your $50 deposit by April 12th. You must
also participate in 10 total UMYF meetings, Sunday school times, church services, service
projects, and fundraisers between now and the trip. At least one of these must be a fundraiser.
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Sunday School is every Sunday from 9-10am. We are working on a series
called Scary, Gross, and Weird Stories from the Bible.
Fundraiser Opportunities!
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Flea Market May 9th, 9am-3pm
We will be selling greeting cards as well as pass out info about youth group!
Nicole needs 2 volunteers to work each of the 2-3 hour shifts.
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Pesche’s Flower Sale, May 15-17
Questions? Call Nicole Novy at (815)922-2982 or e-mail nicole.novy @garrett.edu
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EDUCATION COMMISSION NEWS
Chair: Karen Boesche
Next Meeting: Tuesday, April 7—7:00pm
FAMILY EASTER PARTY
Saturday, April 4, 10—11a.m.
Celebrate Easter with the whole family in Fellowship
Hall. There will be a fun Easter egg hunt, egg coloring,
and family crafts! All are welcome to this free event!!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
JULY 7—10, 2015
Supper—5:30pm Program—6:00pm
JULY 77--10, 5:30p.m.
Plans for 2015 Vacation Bible School are
underway!! Education Comm. is looking
for volunteers for the program.
If you are interested, please contact
Karen Boesche!
Mother's Day Out Program will be starting registrations for 2015—2016 school year.
*Registration Forms may be found on www.fumcdp.org & church office.
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Chair: Don Trinite
Secretary: Don Ankeny Vice Chair: Chuck Fabian
Next Meeting: Tuesday, April 14 — 6:30p.m.
Scholarship Program
*Submit Application & Essay by May 10
The First United Methodist Church of Des Plaines Scholarship Program is an educational
service providing scholarships to help supplement the financial needs of today’s students.
Scholarships are awarded on an academic year basis. A student is eligible to receive only one
FUMC scholarship. Funding for the scholarship is provided through designated gifts and
memorials. Applications are reviewed by members of the Board of Trustees. The number of
scholarships awarded depends on money available. The amount of each scholarship is $500.
Who May Apply?
• Applicants must be an active, full member of the First United Methodist Church of Des Plaines
for at least two years.
• Applicants must be admitted to or pursuing a degree program in an accredited college/
university/vocational school.
• Applicants are required to be full-time students according to their school’s standards for the
program for which they are enrolled/admitted.
How Do Students Apply?
Submit a scholarship application and essay to the Board of Trustees by May 10, 2015.
Applications can be found on our website, on the literature rack, as well as the office.
FINANCE COMMITTEE NEWS
Next Meeting: Tuesday, April 21—7:00pm
Gifts given to God through First United Methodist Church
One Month Ended February 28, 2015
Budget
Offerings
$38,343
Expenses
33,657
Apportionment 4,686
Net
Actual
$27,451
36,334
3,000
Variance
$(10,892)
(2,677)
1,686
$(11,883)
Actual
$13,173
19,361
1,500
Variance
$(5,999)
(2,532)
843
$(7,688)
Month of February
Budget
Offerings
$19,172
Expenses
16,829
Apportionment 2,343
Net
Our Capital Campaign Fund is still
open, additional contributions are
welcome. We have a balance of
$20,510 of which $6,032 will be
used to pay down our Mortgage
loan for the parsonage and
$14,478 for Roof Repairs and
Window Cover repairs. Additional
donations much appreciated.
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Caring Ministry
Please keep the following individuals in your thoughts & prayers:
Laura Menger-Allen, Mary Mott, Joy Raczka, Jim Stenstrom,
June Blue, Judy Stettner, June Griessmer, Bob Weber, Pam Schultz
Ed Swanson, Dave Duncan, Nievi Rosete, Rich Scheffers & Jean Jaderborg
MARCH PRAYER REQUESTS

James Ingrish, passed away peacefully at age 90 on Thurs, February 26.
Memorial Gifts in Honor of Jim Ingrish may be given to FUMC Des Plaines.

Please pray for Robert Weber, who is currently going through dialysis treatment. (3/1)

Prayers for Jillian Seifert (daughter of Knopf’s family friends). She is having seizures and
so far the doctors can’t find the cause. (3/08)

Please pray for the Walters family. Jerry's Uncle Jim was called home to be with the
Lord, the family also lost one of their cats. (3/16)

Please pray for Nievi Rosete (Leo Rosete’s mom). She is still in the hospital for 2 months
now due to hyperthyroid. (3/16)

Harold Jaderborg celebrated his 92nd birthday on March 16. Happy birthday!!

Please keep Pam Schultz (Linda & Don Trinite's neighbor and friend) in your prayers.
She will be starting chemo over the next 28 weeks, please pray for her husband Ron as
this is rough on him as well. (3/16)

Please pray for Rich Scheffers, who needs God's strength to endure his medical
problems including kidney stones and heart issues. (3/22)

Prayers for Jean Jaderborg, who has been diagnosed with renal cell cancer. She had
kidney surgery on March 30 and is currently recovering. (3/30)

Please pray for Barbara Erkinsine (daughter of Jim Blue’s neighbor). She is experiencing
difficulties with her current cancer treatment. (3/30)

Dave Duncan would like thank everyone for all your prayers, cards, and support over
the past few weeks.
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Updates
The Messenger — April 2015
Easter Flower Dedications
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
GIVEN BY
In memory of Our Parents
Tom & Donna Chaney
In memory of Ric Pofahl & Jim Ingrish
Anne Cowin
In memory of Lynn’s girlfriend
Lynn Duncan
In memory of Family and Friends
Betty Fluegge
In memory of Owen and Sue Fordham
Jeanne Fordham
In memory of Walter Forney
The Forney Family
In memory of Clarice & Erling Galbrandsen
The Forney Family
In memory of Ron Gafrick & other Family
Ruth Gafrick
In memory of Carol Ehnert
Susan Giorno
In memory of All Who Passed
The Goytia Family
In memory of Robert Dodge and Diane Knopf
Bill & Suzanne Knopf
In memory of George & Ruth Ludwig
Rich & Gloria Ludwig
In memory of Robert M. Lietz Sr.
Rich & Gloria Ludwig
In memory of Mary Elizabeth Pofahl
Jacqueline Pofahl
In memory of Frank and Margaret Raczka
Bob & Joy Raczka
In memory of Alvah and Mildred Withey
Bob & Joy Raczka
In memory of Paul and Helen Oehrlein
Burke & Sue Oehrlein
In memory of Bill and Maralynn Young
Burke & Sue Oehrlein
In memory of my sister, Betty Feely
Beverly Zuccarini
IN HONOR OF
GIVEN BY
In honor of The Risen Lord
The Boesche Family
In honor of Jesus Christ
The Goytia Family
In honor of Veterans & those currently serving
Rich & Gloria Ludwig
In honor of Loved Ones
Marian Seaholm
In honor of The Risen Christ
Bob & Jan Weber
*See Full Church Calendar on
our website: www.fumcdp.org
April 2015
Sun
Mon
5 *NO Sun. School 6
8—9:30am
EASTER
BREAKFAST
5:30pm
BESSIE’S
Tue
7
Wed
1
2
3:30—6pm
Piano Lessons
4pm- Piano
5:30pm
Bible Study
& Supper
8
9
5:30pm
BESSIE’S
3:30—6pm
3:30—8:15pm
Piano Lessons
Piano Lessons
16
9:30am
Mom’s Day Out
4pm- Piano
7:15pm
Worship
6pm- Youth Group Comm. Mtg
6:30pm
Trustees
Meeting
7:00pm
Praise Team
6-7:00pm
BIBLE STUDY
7:30pm
Choir Rehearsal
19
20
21
22
23
9am- Sun. School
12:00pm
Martha’s
Circle
3:30—6pm
3:30—8:15pm
Piano Lessons
Piano Lessons
5:30pm
BESSIE’S
7:00pm
Finance
Comm. Mtg
27
28
9am- Sun. School
10am- Worship
12:30pm– Nuevo
Amanacer Meal
6pm- Youth Group
5:30pm
BESSIE’S
4—8:15pm
Piano Lessons
10
15
9am- Sun. School
26
10-11am
FAMILY
EASTER
PARTY!
4pm- Piano
14
6pm- Youth Group
No M.D.O
7:00pm
Praise Team
13
11am- Nuevo
Aman. Worship
4
7:00pm
Education
Comm. Mtg
7:30pm
Choir Rehearsal
7:00pm
Praise Team
29
3:30—8:15pm 3:30—6pm
Piano Lessons Piano Lessons
7:00pm
Outreach
Meeting
7:00pm
Praise Team
9:30am
Mom’s Day Out
4pm- Piano
6-7:00pm
BIBLE STUDY
7:30pm
Choir Rehearsal
30
9:30am
Mom’s Day Out
4pm- Piano
6-7:00pm
BIBLE STUDY
7:30pm
Choir Rehearsal
Sat
3
9:30am
9:30am
Mom’s Day Out Mom’s Day Out
12
10am- Worship
Fri
3:30—6pm
4—8:15pm
Piano Lessons Piano Lessons
10:00am– Easter
Sunday Worship
11:30am- Church
Council Meeting
No M.D.O
6:30pm—
MAUNDY
THURSDAY
WORSHIP
*NO
WORSHIP
MEETING
10am- Worship
Thu
11
4—8:15pm
Piano Lessons
17
9:30am
Mom’s Day Out
4—8:15pm
Piano Lessons
24
9:30am
Mom’s Day Out
4—8:15pm
Piano Lessons
18
10:00am
TRIVIA
TRAIN!!
25
Business Tagline or Motto
Phone: (847) 827-5561
Web: www.fumcdp.org
First United Methodist Church
668 Graceland Avenue
Des Plaines, IL 60016
First United Methodist Church
668 Graceland Ave. Des Plaines, IL 60016
Phone: (847) 827-5561
Fax: (847) 827-1162
Web: www.fumcdp.org
Email: [email protected]
Senior Pastor: Rev. Bradford B. Wilson
Secretarial Ministry: Jeanette Frank
Youth Minister: Nicole Novy
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Sunday Worship Schedule
FAMILY EASTER PARTY
Saturday, April 4 — 10-11a.m.
Egg Hunt, Egg Coloring and more.
EASTER SUNDAY: APRIL 5
Breakfast — 8:00-9:30a.m.
Easter Worship — 10:00a.m.
9a.m. — Sunday School
Children, Youth & Adult Classes
10a.m. — Blended Worship
Nursery Care Available
11a.m. — Nuevo Amanacer Worship