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SAINTS ALIVE! ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH NEWSLETTER
September 2012
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630 S. QUENTIN RD., PALATINE, IL 60067
Thanksgiving Planning
Worship Schedule Change
All Saints moves in September to
its "Program Year" schedule. Say
goodbye to Saturday evening
worship and say hello to
Learning. Beginning with
Sunday, September 9, we will
worship at 8:30 and 11 each
Sunday morning, celebrating
Holy Communion each time.
Between those services at 9:45,
we will have Education Hour for
everyone from age 3 through
adults. If you are interested in
getting your child registered for
Sunday School (age 3 through
grade 5), Confirmation (grades 68), or High School Youth Group
(grades 9-12), contact the church
office. Adult Forum will begin
that morning as well in the church
library.
On Thanksgiving Day, November 22,
2012 All Saints will once again open
our doors to serve anyone who needs a
place to be for a traditional
Thanksgiving meal. For each of the
past two years, we have fed around
200 folks. Whether homeless or alone
for the holiday, we want everyone to
feel welcome at All Saints. Plans again
include serving turkey and all the sides
from 11-2 in the Gathering Space.
We'll need all hands on deck, so make
plans for your family's Thanksgiving
tradition to include helping to serve
others. We'll need folks to invite the
community, set up and decorate the
space, clean up the space, cook the
food, serve the food, procure
donations from area businesses, and
provide entertainment and hospitality.
If you are interested in helping
(especially to coordinate) any of these
areas or have other great ideas, please
contact Pastor Seth. Everyone, please
watch for sign-up opportunities as we
get closer for your donations and your
volunteer time. An organizational
meeting will happen on Wednesday,
September 19 for anyone interested
at 7 pm.
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September 2012
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Light From The Pastor
Why do we go to church?
If you haven't asked the question, surely you've heard it.
From your kids, from confused friends; “Why do you go to
church all the time?” In conversation language, we usually put
it in those terms "go to church," when what we really mean is
"Why do we worship?" So how do you answer the question:
"Why do you worship?"
The first, almost unthinking answer that many of us give is
something along the lines of "because it's what we do." We
may not really be able to put into words the reasons for what
we do. We may worship because it's habit, because it's what
our parents and grandparents did. We may worship just
because it's what we've always done; because it's what we
do.
And I think that's a pretty good answer. We worship because
it's what we do. As human beings created in the image of
God, we worship God. It's what we were made to do and it's
what we do. We hope and pray that, in worship, you connect
with community (see friends and acquaintances), you hear
and know that God loves you unconditionally, you learn
something, you think about God and yourself and the world
in a different way. But first and foremost, we worship
because it's what we do.
Try this: gather with your Christian community here at All
Saints for worship each week for at least a month. Then see
how you feel about it. I can almost guarantee you won't want
to be away. Because it's what you were made to do. You
were made to worship God together with other Christians.
We go to church… we worship because we worship. It's as
simple (and as life-changing) as that.
Pastor Seth
Daily Email Devotions & Conversation
Each day (Monday through Friday), Pastor Jenn and Seth write a brief daily email devotional that is sent out via email. The scripture
texts for these reflections are based on the daily lectionary, designed to tie in to and build upon the readings from the Sundays. If you'd
like to receive these and are not currently, please send an email to [email protected]. We also have a conversational
component for those who wish.
You can also read the devotionals at http://aslcdevotions.blogspot.com. Here, you can also leave comments either for the pastors or
for other members and reflect back on what we've written. Join in the conversation and make the Bible a part of your daily life.
SAINTS ALIVE! ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH NEWSLETTER
September 2012
EVENTS & HAPPENINGS
Chapter One Book Club
Our book for September is Heart in the
Right Place by Carolyn Jourdan . We will
be meeting on Monday, September
17th at 7pm at All Saints Lutheran
Church. All are welcome to attend.
Please call Tina Keck or Jane
Oppermann for information.
Nursery Volunteers Needed!
If you are able to help with providing a
safe and learning environment for our
youngest people during worship (and
the Education Hour) please sign up on
the sheet on the nursery door. Talk with
Pastor Seth with any questions.
Confirmation Orientation
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For students coming into 6 through 8
grade, plan to join us for a Confirmation
Orientation session on Wednesday
evening, September 5 at 5:30. Learn
about the program and how you can get
involved.
Thank you for your help with
Vacation Bible School!
Derek & Courney Balogh
Jill Bays
George Buerger
Nathan & Judy Blume
Katie Bolinger
Riley Carlson
Tracy Carter
Anna & Emily Castaros
Megan Chernich
Jen & Madisyn DeFranco
Kevin & Sandy Drucker
Patrick Fiedler
Ellen & Jill Finis
Lizzy Fisk
Grayson & Garett Garcia
Ed & Kathy Garner
Amy Grasso
Dee Gray
Ross Greenfield
Zachary Hollingsworth
Lizzy Jamnik
Alex, Kyle & Derek Johnson
Samantha Judd
K.J. Kinsella
Kim & Aaron Kuhlman
Daren Latz
Daniel Leatherman
Eric & Debbie Lindstrom
Brittany Mata
Pastor Jenn & Pastor Seth MolandKovash
Mike Nedzel
Lauren Noelle
Nancy Oakford
Kristen Ottesen
Karen Peterson
Jennifer & Kristen Porzak
Katie Rohn
Dotty Shearer
Katie Stearney
Dina Stollfus
Maureen VanHeerden
Russel & Lea Wagner
Kay Weir
Laura Wurtz
DeFranco Plumbing
Seig Marketing
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September 2012
PADS Shelter opens again Oct. 6
Will you help care for the homeless?
All Saints will open its doors again as an emergency shelter for homeless persons in our community Saturday, Oct. 6. As we
have done during the cold weather months for more than two decades we will offer warm, dry, secure shelter and nutritious
food to the men, women and children who come to us in need.
Fulfilling this ministry requires nearly two dozen volunteers each week who help in a variety of ways. Some work directly
with our guests as hosts in the shelter; others prepare or purchase food; and every Sunday morning more volunteers clean
up so Heedum Hall can be ready for Sunday School. Will you help? The shelter’s Co-Site Directors, Monika Fiedler and Tom
Germuska, can provide detailed information about the ways members can be part of the ministry.
In addition to the volunteers who care for guests each week a others assure that the shelter operates smoothly throughout
the season. Last month four members stepped up to fill vacancies on the Leadership Team: Janine Byrne will manage
laundry and non-food supplies; Dennis and Mary Kosko are our new clean-up coordinators; and Sandy Malouf will be a
kitchen manager.
Two critical leadership positions must be filled to open the shelter. A Director of Food Services is needed to oversee the
feeding of our guests and coordinate with the other faith communities that provide food for the shelter. We also need a
Volunteer Coordinator for the Early and First Shifts. Members who would like more information about these positions
should contact Monika or Tom.
In response to concerns about the stewardship of volunteer resources, this season our “First shift” has been split; we’re also
taking steps to become Journeys’ first choice to accommodate families. A new “Early Shift,” 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m., will be
responsible for set up, welcoming and registering guests and serving dinner; and a “First Shift,” 8:15 p.m.–11 p.m., will
handle guest relations and late registrations as has been done previously at that time of night. The second and third shifts
were not changed.
Adults and high school juniors and seniors who would like to participate in this ministry should plan to attend new-volunteer
training conducted by Journeys: the Road Home (formerly Journeys from PADS to Hope). All training is conducted at the
Hope Center, 1140 E. Northwest Highway, Palatine (between Route 53 and the U.S.P.S. sorting center). The schedule and
additional information about the two-hour training sessions is on the Journeys’ web site www.padstohope.org.
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Music Notes
CHOIR REHEARSALS RESUME
CANTATA CHOIR
SEPTEMBER 5th and 6th
Come sing and ring your praise to
the Lord! All of the choirs begin
rehearsing again the first week of
September, preparing beautiful
music for our worship services here
at All Saints. Please come and join us
in making a joyful noise together
with others who love to sing, ring,
and play instruments. If you are not
able to participate, please encourage
someone else to do so. At the very
least, please offer a prayer of thanks
for all who offer their gifts of music
to our congregation. Rehearsals are
as follows:
Alleluia Choir
Age 4 (Preschool) to 4th Grade
Wednesdays 4:15 – 5:00
Adult Bells
High school youth and adults
Thursdays
6:15 – 7:30
Adult Choir
High school youth and adults
Thursdays
7:30 – 9:00
Children of the congregation, age
four to fourth grade, are especially
invited and encouraged to sing in the
Alleluia Choir. At each rehearsal we
do a variety of musical activities:
learning songs, hymns, and anthems
to sing in worship, playing Orff
instruments and handchimes, and
having a great time making our own
joyful noise.
Let Doug Williams, Director of
Music, know of your interest in
participating so that music can be
prepared and a seat reserved for
you!
Cantata Sunday is December 9th.
This year we will present Let the
Whole World Sing, by Joel Raney.
Christmas is celebrated across the
globe by people as diverse as the
cultures in which they live. The hope
for peace on earth is shared by
millions of people in every corner of
the globe. This is the inspiration
behind Let the Whole World Sing.
Including Celtic, Caribbean, African
and Middle Eastern motives, new
music is blended with familiar carols
in a wide variety of styles to create
an interesting and fresh re-telling of
the Christmas Story. Youth and adult
singers are invited to join the choir.
Cantata Choir rehearsals begin on
Thursday, October 4, at 7:30 p.m.,
and Sunday, October 7, at 9:45
a.m. Come to either rehearsal or
both each week to prepare to sing
this year’s cantata. To the holy child,
to the newborn King, let the whole
world sing!
For more information about the
music ministry of All Saints Lutheran
Church, please contact Director of
Music, Doug Williams at
[email protected] or
847-991-2080, ext. 25.
September 2012
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September 2012
All Saints Golf Outing 2012
Despite a late start in planning, calendar conflicts and last minute arrangements the 19th Annual All Saints Golf
Outing was a great experience for all who attended. After experiencing the drought of 2012, August 16 started
with rain. By 10:00AM the rains started to clear and by 1:00 PM when 20 intrepid golfers took to the links of the
Lake Zurich Golf Club for a shotgun start, the sun was shining! The thanksgiving for clear weather lasted until
about the 5th hole when the skies darkened and a heavy mist began to fall. None of the golfer retreated to the
clubhouse and play continued with all competitors finishing their round by 5:30 PM.
In an effort to keep the costs low it was announced that motorized carts would not be available, however the
hosts were able to supply one motorized cart for each foursome. This amenity not only provided relief for
competitors who may have been challenged by the length of the walk, but also facilitated timely completion of
the 18 holes. Since the outing utilized a “scramble format” (where each player hits his (her) own shot and the
team decides on the best ball location from which to play the next shot) the use of the carts enabled each team
to quickly determine the location of its best shot.
Libations and snacks were provided on course by Joan Fedota and Kathy Tooredman. Although some of the
golfers had pressing commitments (anniversary and birthday dinners and work responsibilities) most of the
golfers headed to Steve & Joan Fedota’s home where they were joined by some spouses and other members of
the congregation for a scrumptious dinner of salads and Chicken Parmesan. Prizes followed desert and the low
gross team of Tassi & Goldene (and their two “ringer” guests were not present to receive their “big shot cigar”
prizes. On the other end of the spectrum was the high gross team who received special pink flamingo prizes
that are to be proudly displayed on each competitor’s desk or such other prominent place (you may see one in a
church office). Competitors had to be present to win the so called skill prizes – including closest to the pin,
longest putt and straightest drive. Ask Pastor Seth about the television he won!
For the first time this year the golf outing was held on a Thursday. While a Saturday is a preferable outing day,
the planners decided to try a mid-week date based on the opportunity to have the exclusive use of the facility.
What about next year? Mike Nedzel and Dennis Kosko have graciously volunteered to plan next year’s outing
– talk to them!
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SAINTS ALIVE! ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH NEWSLETTER
September 2012
Youth Group meetings resume Sept. 9 - New members invited
Sunday morning Youth Group meetings, between worship services at 9:45 am, resume Sept. 9, and Youth Minister Kevin Kinsella
urged members to invite their friends to join the group. Youth Group is open to anyone in high school who wants to build their
faith in a fun and friendly environment.
All adult members -- even those without high school youth -- should invite their neighbors and friends with high school youth to
come and give it a try. The best time to sample Youth Group is right away in the Fall.... we're hoping many new people will be
invited by congregational members. Knowing God will change someone's life forever.
Do you know a high school student that needs a church home? Have them come and check out All Saints Youth Group! Students
who have grown up in the congregation are “automatically” included in the group. If you have any questions, call the Youth
Ministers, Kevin or Linda Kinsella, 847-359-8380.
The three most important dates on the Youth Group calendar are Sept. 9, 16 and 23.
Getting back in the habit of meeting together on Sunday morning is important, but it’s also when we’ll make plans for our
weekend retreat, Oct. 7, at Lutherdale Bible Camp in Elkhorn, Wis.
Congregational Leaders and Staff
Co-Pastors
Jenn Moland-Kovash
Seth Moland-Kovash
Church Council
Joe Quinn, President
Troy DeFranco, Vice President
George Buerger, Secretary
Kevin Drucker, Treasurer
Katie Fedota
Monika Fiedler
Kathy Garner
Irene Ohlrich
Jill Rusten
Bob Schneider
Ray Winklelmann
Jeff Witt
Financial Secretary
Peggy Hollingsworth
Youth Ministers
Linda and Kevin Kinsella
Karen Goodlow
Troy DeFranco
Staff
Church Secretaries:
Bev Laseke, Vicky Schnackel Bookkeeper: Sara Cole
Music Director: Doug Williams Accompanist: Karen Nedzel
Little Saints Christian
Preschool
Michelle Gutmann, Director
Committees/Ministries
Confirmation Coordinator: Jen DeFranco
Cradle Roll: Ruth Spasoff
Learning: Ruth Spasoff
Loving Hands: Nancy Oakford
Memorials: Rosemary Monsen
Ministry Endowment Fund: Tom Wischhusen
Mutual Ministry:
New Member Assimilator: Diane Szuberla
Outreach: Jon Gray
Personnel: Lydia Rohn
Prayer Chain: Rosemary Monsen, Carol Marx
Property: Jeff Fredericks, Bill Friskics
Shepherding: Jon Gray
Social Ministry: Cindy Parkin
Stephen Ministry Leader(s): Jenn Moland-Kovash
Stewardship: Dana Schmidt
Financial Support Committee: Kathy Garner
Sunday School Superintendents:
Margo Ban, Lori Quinn, Sue Carlson
Worship/Altar Guild: Janet Lowe, Janine Byrne
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September 2012
SEPTEMBER 2012
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Worship 5 pm
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Worship 9 am
ELCA World
Hunger Offering
Congregational
Hymn Sing
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LABOR DAY
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5
Officers Meeting
6:45 pm
Alleluia Choir
Rehearsal 4:15 pm
Support
Committees
7:30 pm
Confirmation
Orientation
5:30 pm
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Adult Bells
Rehearsal
6:15 pm
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9 am Bulletins
Collated
Adult Choir
Rehearsal 7:30 pm
Yoga 7 pm
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Contemporary
Worship 8:30 am
Education 9:45
Worship 11 am
Rally Day
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Women’s Bible
Study 7 pm
11
Church Council
7:15 pm
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Alleluia Choir
Rehearsal 4:15 pm
Holden Evening
Prayer 7 pm
13
Adult Bells
Rehearsal
6:15 pm
Bulletins Collated
9 am
Adult Choir
Rehearsal 7:30 pm
Conner & Cooper
Baptism 11 am
16
Worship 8:30 am
Education 9:45
Worship 11 am
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Chapter One
Book Club 7 pm
Staff Meeting
1:30 pm
Women’s Bible
Study 7 pm
Alleluia Choir
Rehearsal 4:15 pm
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Wondolkowski
Baptism 11 am
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Worship 8:30 am
Education 9:45
Worship 11 am
Williams/English
Wedding 3pm
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Women’s Bible
Study 7 pm
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Committees
Night 7:30 pm
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Bulletins Collated
9 am
Adult Bells
Rehearsal
6:15 pm
Adult Choir
Rehearsal 7:30 pm
Thanksgiving
Planning 7 pm
Worship 8:30 am
Education 9:45
Worship 11 am
PADS Sock
Sunday
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Alleluia Choir
Rehearsal 4:15 pm
Confirmation
Pizza & Planning
5:30 pm
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Adult Bells
Rehearsal
6:15 pm
Adult Choir
Rehearsal 7:30 pm
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Bulletins Collated
9 am
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