Monthly Newsletter - Faith Lutheran Church

Faith Matters
Newsletter for Faith Lutheran Church
680 W. Deerpath Lake Forest, IL 60045
A part of North Shore Lutheran Ministry
www.faithlakeforest.org
Our Mission:
“Glorifying God by spreading the Gospel through preaching,
teaching and living our daily lives.”
October 2016
Disciples of Christ
My brothers and sisters in Christ:
Before Jesus was taken up to heaven he said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of
the Holy Spirit and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you
always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20 NIV. This is one job that Jesus commanded us, as his
disciples, to do. “Therefore GO and MAKE disciples of ALL nations.” It is not optional. It is not selective.
It is clear and definitive.
However, we must first ask ourselves, am I a disciple of Christ? By definition, a disciple is one who is a pupil
and follower of the doctrines of another. To be a disciple of Christ we must study and be in the Word to learn
what our Lord wants of us. This is how we learn what he commands of us and others. “….teaching them
everything I have COMMANDED you.” We must be in relationship with Christ to give us the ability to follow
his commands. This we do by being in constant prayer with him. He will do this because he said “I am with
you ALWAYS.” And finally, as disciples, we must minister to others through service and evangelism to bring
others to Christ. “Therefore GO and MAKE disciples of ALL nations.” Thus the cycle of the Great Commission
renews itself with everyone who becomes Jesus’ disciple as they go out and do the one job that Christ
commanded.
As we each go out in the world, as representatives of the church, to follow the command of the Great
Commission, have we prepared ourselves for this endeavor? Have we been in his Word, have we been in prayer
and are we ready to go out and minister to others to make Christ disciples? In Isaiah 6:8, when God said “Who
should I send?” will our reply be, like Isaiah, with an emphatic “Here am I. Send me!”?
Rev James Buckman has requested to meet with the leadership and the congregation
before he makes his decision on the call extended to him by Faith. He is scheduled to
come in Friday, September 30, through Sunday, October 2. Rev Buckman will be doing
all three services that weekend (Sat 5:00 p.m., Sunday 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.,) as well
as the Adult Bible Study between Sunday services.
God's Blessings,
Rick Bersano, President
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ITEMS OF INTEREST
LWML Fall Workshop: Saturday October 15 from 9:00 am-1:00 pm at Beautiful
Savior, Antioch. The theme is “Blessed to be a blessing.” There will be a devotion, music,
business meeting, project, and salad luncheon. Our project will be to tie quilts for
Lutheran World Relief. Bring sewing scissors and large eye needles if you are able. If you
would like to donate flat sheets for quilt backs, it would be appreciated. Beautiful Savior
Lutheran Church is located at 1501 Deep Lake Road, Antioch.
Thanksgiving Eve Pie Social. We are looking for someone to take on coordinating the
Thanksgiving Eve pie social this year. The Arofs will be out of town and are looking for
someone to takeover coordinating this event. If we do not get a volunteer, the event will not
take place. Please contact Linda or Melissa Arof if you are interested.
WOMEN’S MINISTRY
Parents of College Students: Women’s Ministry will be sending out college care packages
in October so please submit your student’s updated address information by October 8th
so we can make sure they get one
Women's Ministry will meet on Saturday, October 15th at 9am. Join us for a light breakfast, Bible study and
kitchen cleaning in the Angel Room. Sign-up sheet will be posted in the Women's Ministry area.
The WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB will meet Saturday, November 12, @ 8 a.m. to discuss On
Fire – The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life, by John O’Leary. Join us as we
explore this autobiographical account of how God transformed Mr. O’Leary from a nine –
year- old burn victim to a triumphant Christian, living a radically inspired life, and discover
the reason for his mantra, “You can't always choose the path that you walk in life, but you can always
choose the manner in which you walk it.” ALL WOMEN ARE WELCOME.
A WORD OF THANKS
Thanks to all who attended Oktoberfest this year and helped with set up and clean up. We had a great turnout
of 60 people and raised $840 for Food Resource Bank.
FARMER'S MARKET RETURNING NEXT SPRING 2017
Thanking God and all of you for an abundant harvest again this year. We began offering early Spring greens in
early May and tomatoes galore in August. A really terrific yield of green peppers, sugar snap peas, zucchini,
cucumbers and zinnias continued many months. Cheryl Wiemer's delicious pies again very popular with
reservations before market day! Your donations were close to $1000 for this growing season. A check will be
sent to Food Resources Bank to continue a potato growing project in Peru. You are always invited to help in
the garden. It's been a blessing to so many through the years.
Some plant, some water but God makes it grow!
Carol Marwede
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ASHER
Proverbs 11:25
Comfort Dog
To:
Subject:
E-mail:
[email protected]
Facebook:
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Twitter:
@LCCK9Asher
All My Friends at Faith Lutheran Church
Asher’s September Actions by Asher, Comfort Dog
September 4, 2016
This was another one of those weeks when emotions go from great fun to deep sadness and back to joy. The
handlers experience these situations, but because there are several handlers, they don’t have to feel all of
the changes. The exception, of course, is me. I’m the one that goes through it all. However God did it, I
have the capacity to feel the emotions going on with people. Fortunately for me, I have a comfortable and
pleasant home to go to each night. What a blessing!
So here we go: we started with Rick visiting people at hospice centers and our shut-ins. While the illnesses
that are impacting people are not a happy situation, making these visits has a positive effect and does cause
smiles to happen. Everyone is very pleased for our time together.
Then we joined several other Comfort Dogs who were invited to provide comfort in a situation that you never
want to hear about, a teenage suicide. Over the weekend, a student at Rockford High School killed himself.
He was a very accomplished and popular young man. Comfort Dogs went out early Monday morning; we went on
Wednesday morning. On arrival, Jenni and I gathered in the high school library so that students could visit
with us. As usually happens in this kind of a situation, students came in and petted and hugged us as they
were weeping. The young man was a member of Heartland Church in Rockford. The wake was at the church
on Thursday afternoon, which we attended. We can only pray for the family and friends for the Lord to give
them peace at this time.
On the same day, Thursday morning, we visited Bethel Lutheran again to visit with people being served by the
PADS organization. Then it was off to the VA Hospital to see and visit with our growing group of veteran and
staff friends. This was a particularly happy time because we were invited to their annual block party held on
hospital grounds near one of their brand new residential areas; lots of food and music.
At the end of the week, we stopped at Ruth’s grooming business to help in her promotion and then with Jan
and Rick, we visited Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Antioch. They were celebrating their 20th
anniversary. It was a joyous event with live entertainment, plenty of games, and again, you guessed it, great
smelling food. They had a dunk tank that was used to raise funds for the Comfort Dog mission. We met new
friends and had a great time.
As we think about these activities and all the other ones mentioned in previous articles, the opportunities to
share Jesus’ love are endless. We can’t predict where the call for service will come from, but you can be sure
it will happen. As Jesus’ disciples, we all need to stand ready.
September 11, 2016
This was a happy week; lots of fun events and welcoming people as they begin a new school year.
The week began on Sunday with the Faith and Fuente de Amor Family Picnic; lots of people and lots of great
food. I got a few carrots, but met some new friends. On Monday, I joined Rick for visits to Hospice centers.
As I’ve said before, patients and family are happy to see us.
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Then, as part of the new school year, Jenni and I were present at the Lord of Glory-Gloryland Pre-School
Open House. There are lots of kids at this school, around 200, many from the community. You can just
imagine how many little hands there are to pet me. Then, we went to Valparaiso University for a student
event. We’ve been there before and they welcome us with great joy.
For the rest of the week, activities were a little different. We went with Bill to visit the central market in
Libertyville and some other friends. Then, we had a special day visiting schools in Northbrook. As a result of
visits made several weeks ago, we met a lady at Glenbrook Hospital, she is a teacher in the area school
district. So she invited us to visit three schools – Meadowbrook, Greenbrier, and Westmoor Elementary
schools. Rick, Jan, and I went; we were met by about 60 kids. It was all lots of fun
We concluded the week with a veterans’ event in Brookfield, Wisconsin. I went with Wayne and joined other
Kare 9 military Comfort Dogs to attend a memorial service at the Brookfield Lutheran Church. The service
was to honor SSgt. Matthew Thompson, who had recently died in service to his country.
We can always remember those who put their life on the line for the benefit of the rest of us in this country.
The Gospel has a similar sound, but Jesus sacrificed his life to save the entire world, having lived a life as an
example for us all.
September 18, 2016
This week started with a celebration. It was the last Sunday for Pastor Timm Griffin to serve the Faith
congregation as Interim Pastor. We all, including me, thanked him for his service and wished him well.
Even though Monday was Labor Day, visits by Rick and me continued. Patients and family at hospice centers
and our shut ins were very happy to see us. Then, because we’re still at beginning of school year, we had
students to visit.
This began at Lake Forest College on Wednesday when we participated at a special student day. Dick and I
joined Linda and Howard Arof and Allison Smith to talk to students about Faith congregation, invite them to
church or join us in volunteer activities, and introduce them to the comfort dog program. It was fun; many
students stopped to talk to us.
Later in the day, we were called by Immanuel Lutheran – West Dundee to participate in a funeral of one of
their members. We had been to this church before for school programs.
On Thursday, Jenni and I participated with the Lord of Glory Gloryland Pre-School as they began the school
year. As I’ve mentioned before, this school has a very large enrollment and reaches out to the community.
Later in the afternoon, I joined Rick to visit people who are havine health problems. We always try to help as
many people as we can.
Then, we went to LOG Gloryland Pre-School on Friday to visit additional classes. On Saturday, Jenni, Steve,
and I went to a big street party being staged at the Randhurst Shopping Center. Lots of people were there
and we met many new friends.
Perhaps it’s clear that one of the important aspects of our mission to reach out to people is that it is a “more
than once” effort. We come back to people again and again; the Gospel mission is on-going, not one-time
actions.
Be in touch, Peace!
Asher Proverbs 11:25
“Whoever brings blessings will be enriched, and one who waters will himself
be watered.”
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North Shore Lutheran Ministry
Highlights of the Church Council
August 31, 2016
•
(a) Response: Hispanic Mission Funding Grant. LCEF account set up and first payment made last Thursday.
Will review this arrangement within 12 months. In the meantime, Faith members need to visit with the
Mission and establish a relationship.
(b) Task Force – Status: Reaching out to local college students on two different dates/campuses—Trinity
International University and Lake Forest College—handing out pizza cutters along with Faith Lutheran
Church information. Suggestion to possibly consider conducting a Lessons and Carols service earlier to
engage the college students before they leave for Christmas break.
(c) Family / Youth Ministries. Two meetings have occurred – one with the Task Force, and the other with NID
on August 24. Focus on improving relationships within the congregation; also discussed importance of
outreach and being in the community.
(d) Comfort Dog Ministry: Rick met with Pastor Brian at Lord of Glory to discuss the Comfort Dog Ministry.
We are considering getting a second dog. Rick has spoken with churches within our circuit; there is the
potential for us to have multiple congregations participating, with a handler at each church.
Ministry and Mission Actions
a. Fellowship:
i. Numerous senior members have mentioned it would be nice to have a church van to assist
individuals unable to drive at night or to use for transporting college students or individuals
from Great Lakes. Discussion of possible options: we could consider renting versus
purchasing; van would need to be handicapped accessible; concern some people may be on
the van for an hour, depending on the itinerary. For the short-term, recommend seeking
volunteers to transport individuals .
ii. 139 participated in the picnic; 59 from our church. For future events, let’s encourage our
members to sit with members from the Fuente de Amor congregation.
b. Property:
i. Parsonage exterior was re-painted. On the interior, carpets were removed from all rooms
except in family room; the hardwood underneath was in good condition and a polyurethane
coating was applied. The family room does not have hardwood under the carpet and will be
re-carpeted instead.
ii. Front sign power washed;
iii. Volunteers have been cutting the grass—now Louis is back and able to mow.
iv. Parking lot – Joel is obtaining quotes and looking at options to improve drainage. Discussed
improving lighting in certain areas (using LED lights). Bill Seldon is investigating new light
fixtures to illuminate the church and fellowship hall so it shows up more at night.
c. Education: Classroom walls will be down through Oktoberfest and then they will be going up.
d. Relationships—Building within and outside Faith—Pastor provided Bill Buttelman with
information and resources to investigate expanding number of small groups (there are 6 candidates
for small group leaders.) Recommend developing a small group theme around Discipleship. Perhaps
train the leaders in Discipleship; provide materials for the leaders to use in their groups. The Council
discussed various approaches to small group ministry.
• Calling Process: Rev. Buckman asking for additional information, provided by Rick, as he considers our call.
Thank you to Pastor Griffin on behalf of congregation.
•
Next Meeting: Monday – September 19, 2016 @ 7:00 pm.
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October 2016
Task Force Initiative @
Lake Forest College
Oktoberfest 2016
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Sunday, October 16th
Acolyte:
Altar Care:
Assisting Minister:
Communion Assistant
Elder:
Greeters:
Lector:
Ushers:
Audio-Video Specialist:
Counters:
October Sunday Servants
Saturday, October 1st
5:00 pm
Audio-Video Specialist:
Peter Minster
8:00 am
10:30 am*
Sunday, October 2nd
Acolyte:
PJ Liphardt
Philip Kolterman
Altar Care:
Gaye Sodke
Assisting Minister:
Jeremy Foster
Howard Arof
Children’s Message
Pastor Buckman
Pastor Buckman
Communion Assistant
Elder:
Jeremy Foster
Howard Arof
Greeters:
Joe & Alice Magnani Bob & Nancy
Salzwedel
Lector:
Rick Bersano
Bill Buttelmann
Ushers:
The Foster Family Bill & Inga Buttelmann
Audio-Video Specialist:
Will Baughman
Tim Gerk
Counters:
David Knauz and Don Sodke
10:30am*
Christian Prieditis
Whitney Wisniewski
Rich Nichols
Steve Garchow
Rich Nichols
Inge Knauz
Steve Garchow
Howard & Diane Skoien
Dick Hocking
Charles Rapp
Henry Kolterman
Arlene Weith and Arlene Hocking
Saturday October 22nd
Altar Care:
Audio-Video Specialist:
Sunday, October 23rd
Acolyte:
Assisting Minister:
Communion Assistant
Elder:
Greeters:
Lector:
Object Lesson:
Ushers:
Audio-Video Specialist:
Counters:
Saturday, October 8th
5:00pm*
Altar Care:
Judy Kraemer
Audio-Video Specialist:
Tim Gerk
10:30 am
Sunday, October 9th
8:00 am*
Acolyte:
Will Baughman
Anna Seyfert
Altar Care:
Assisting Minister:
Steve Garchow
Howard Arof
Communion Assistant
Elder:
Steve Garchow
Howard Arof
Greeters:
Don & Gaye Sodke
Wolf & Linda
Kollacks
Lector:
Steve Baughman
Ushers:
Audio-Video Specialist:
Katie Bennett
Jim Ellefson
Counters:
Barbara Balliet and Karl Seyfert
Saturday October 15th
Audio-Video Specialist:
8:00 am
5:00 pm*
Judy Kraemer
William Hillistad
8:00am *
Philip Kolterman
Jim Kolterman, Jr.
10:30 am
Jim Kolterman, Jr.
Jeremy Foster
PJ Liphardt
Jeremy Foster
Steve & India Baughman Bill & Gayle Seldon
Susie Kolterman
The Kolterman Family
Henry Kolterman
Dick Hocking
Linda Doveala & Inge Knauz
5:00 pm*
Saturday October 29th
Altar Care:
Audio-Video Specialist:
Peter Minster
Sunday, October 30th
8:00am *
10:30 am
Acolyte:
Jacob Liphardt
Assisting Minister:
Elder:
Greeters:
Etta Narjes
Carol Marwede
Lector:
Rick Bersano
Rick Bersano
Object Lesson:
Ushers:
Audio-Video Specialist:
Will Baughman
Tim Gerk
Counters:
Julie Stride & Steve Garchow
5:00 pm
Peter Minster
The monthly Sunday Servants schedule is subject to change. Please
check the church web site for the definitive version; go to
www.faithlakeforest.org and under Sermons/News you will find our
Worship Assistant Schedule.
If your are unable to keep your scheduled time, please find a
*indicates a communion service
substitute and call the Church office (847-234-1868) to record the change.
Contacts:
CHURCH OFFICE:
847-234 -1868
FAX : 847-234-1929
E-mail :
[email protected]
Web Site :
www.faithlakeforest.org
STAFF :
Director of Music:
Karen M. Jirsa
Administrative Assistants:
Maree Garchow-Bellchambers
Harriet Davidson
Paula Derning
Maintenance:
Luis Silva
CHURCH OFFICERS
President:
Rick Bersano
Vice President:
James Kolterman, Jr.
Secretary:
Deb Carr
Treasurer:
Nancy Smith
Financial Secretary:
Virginia Coil
COMMITTEES:
Caring:
Fellowship:
Cheryl Wiemer
Linda Arof
Melissa Arof
Outreach:
Parish Education:
Susie Kolterman
Maree Garchow Bellchambers
Property:
Joel Minster
Stewardship:
Elisabeth Geltz
Worship & Music:
Tim Gerk
ELDERS:
Howard Arof
Steve Garchow
Jeremy Foster
Rich Nichols
FOUNDATION OF FAITH:
Bill Hume
Mary Ann Johnson
Jim Kolterman Sr.
Carol Lundahl
Dick Vie
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October 2016
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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Every Sunday:
1-5:30pm—Fuente de Amor
7:00pm-Alcoholics Anonymous
5:00pm-Celebration
Worship
2
20th Sunday after Pentecost
3
4
5
6
7
8:00am-Worship
8:45am-Children’s Bell Choir
9:00am-Fellowship
9:15am-Sunday School/Adult BS
10:30am-Worship w/communion
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21st Sunday after Pentecost
8:00am-Worship w/communion
8:45am-Children’s Bell Choir
9;00am-Fellowship
9:15am-SS & Adult Bible Study
10:30am-Worship
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nd
Sunday after Pentecost
5:00pm-Celebration
Worship/w communion
7:30pm-Steeple Quilters
6:00pm-Confirmation
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12
13
14
8:00am-Women’s
Ministry
6:00pm-Worship &
Music
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7:00pm-Elders
18
5:00pm-Celebration
Worship
7:30pm-Steeple Quilters
19
20
21
8:00am-Worship
8:45am-Children’s Bell Choir
9:00am-Fellowship
9:15am-SS & Adult Bible Study
10:30am-Worship w/communion
23
8:00am-Worship w/communion
8:45am-Children’s Bell Choir
9;00am-Fellowship
9:15am-SS & Adult Bible Study
10:30am-Worship
24
25
26
27
22
5:00pm-Celebration
Worship w/communion
7:30pm-Steeple Quilters
6:00pm-Confirmation
23rd Sunday after Pentecost
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8:00am-Men of Faith
9:30am-Tuesday
Tie’ers
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8
28
29
9:30am-Tuesday
Tie’ers
1:30pm-VA
Celebration/Birthday
Party
6:00pm-Confirmation
7:00pm-Church
Council
5:00pm-Celebration
Worship w/communion
7:30pm-Steeple Quilters
Reformation Day
30
8:00am-Worship w/communion
8:45am-Children’s Bell Choir
9:00am-Fellowship
9:15am-SS & Adult Bible Study
10:30am-Worship w/communion
Halloween
31
6:00pm-Confirmation
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October Birthdays
Sue Gravenhorst
Hannah Marwede
Charles Kolterman
Donna Stride
Jinah Waitzman
Elizabeth Bennett
Bill Hume
Kris Nelson
Dick Hocking
Katie Hudspeth
Emma Kolterman
Doug Hillistad
Erin O'Neill
Linda Kollacks
Tommy Johnson
Drew Brewster
Jim Kolterman
Bill Buttelmann
Tim Gerk
October
October
October
October
October
October
October
October
October
October
October
October
October
October
October
October
October
October
October
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5
6
6
8
11
11
16
17
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19
20
24
25
25
27
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October Wedding Anniversaries
Couple
Date
Years Married
Dan & Carrie Rogers
Rick & Jan Bersano
Dick & Arlene Hocking
Sherry McFall & Ken Porello
.Bill & Kim Weissenberg
Brad & Katie Hudspeth
October 3
October 4
October 14
October 14
October 14
October 15
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Attention Thrivent Members! If you haven’t made
that quarterly phone call, please do so soon. Call 1800- 847-4836 or online to Thrivent.com and
designated Faith as the recipient! Contact Maree
Garchow-Bellchambers with your questions.
The Prayer Chain Mailing
LWML Mites – Collection on
the first Sunday of the month.
Lazarus Table – Food Shelf
is now available to all members of our congregation by
Collection on the last Sunday
email. For more information, or to add a prayer request,
of the month
please contact Kim Madden at
[email protected] or the Church Office at 847Reminder: If you have any of the church’s vases,
234-1868 or [email protected]
please return to the church. Thank you.
AEBLESKIVERS ARE BACK!!
Altar Flowers for the Month of
October
Redeemer Lutheran Church, 620 Grove Avenue in
Waukegan will once again sponsor its annual Aebleskiver
Day on Saturday, November 5th from 9:00 am to
2:00 pm. Monies raised from this event are used for
missions, local needy organizations and improvements
and projects at Redeemer. The cost is:
$7. for adults and $4. for children, 3 to 10years old,
October 16: Irma Lenz in memory of Helmut
October 23: Betsy Grimes in celebration of Kayla’s
birthday.
Aebelskivers are delicious Danish pancakes sprinkled
with powdered sugar and served with syrup, jam or jelly,
sausages and applesauce.
Carry-outs are also available. Call (847) 336-4891.
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680 W Deerpath
Lake Forest, IL 60045
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