Come worship the Lord! Let’s pack the house! Children’s & Youth Ministries all ramping up. 11:30am Worship returns in The Underground. Learn about Adult Learning Opportunities. Wear your favorite team jersey to worship! Families worship together! MEET & WELCOME OUR NEW WORSHIP AND MUSIC DIRECTOR, JEFFREY JENSEN! Jeffrey Jensen is a musician, most recently the Director of Music at a church in the Chicago suburbs, who is extremely excited to join Alleluia! When Jeffrey was in 8th grade, he heard God’s call to be a church musician, and he has done everything he could from that time forward to answer God’s call. (continued on following page) Saturday, Sept 30 th Exercise, walk/run, have FUN, help raise funds for good causes at the 4th Annual Run with a Mission hosted by Alleluia! Register NOW! Discounted price has been extended! See all of the RUN details on pg 6.
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Come worship the Lord! Let’s pack the house!
Children’s & Youth Ministries all ramping up.
11:30am Worship returns in The Underground.
Learn about Adult Learning Opportunities.
Wear your favorite team jersey to worship!
Families worship together!
MEET & WELCOME OUR NEW WORSHIP AND MUSIC DIRECTOR, JEFFREY JENSEN!
Jeffrey Jensen is a musician, most recently the Director of Music at a church in the Chicago suburbs, who is
extremely excited to join Alleluia! When Jeffrey was in 8th grade, he heard God’s call to be a church musician,
and he has done everything he could from that time forward to answer God’s call. (continued on following page)
Saturday, Sept 30th
Exercise, walk/run, have FUN, help raise funds for good causes at the
4th Annual Run with a Mission hosted by Alleluia!
Register NOW!
Discounted price has been extended!
See all of the RUN details on pg 6.
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News & Notes from Pastor Tim
DEAR FRIENDS,
THIS PROGRAM YEAR’S WORSHIP THEME IS... ...”STORIES OF GRACE.” Beginning September 9th & 10th, this theme will focus our program year on the Bible as a collection of stories of God’s grace. What does God’s grace really mean for my life and my faith? What does my faith in Jesus as my Lord and Savior really mean? What does claiming the Bible as our final authority in all matters of life and faith mean for living our daily lives, and the decisions we make? What does embracing Jesus Christ as the way, truth, and life really mean in the life I live? Is every Christ-follower called
to a ministry, and part of something bigger than ourselves? Together, we will dive into Scripture, to discover the Bible’s “Stories of Grace”...looking back to ancient biblical stories to launch them into our own lives. October 31, 2017 marks the
500th Anniversary of the Reformation being launched by Martin Luther, who rediscovered what the Bible is really all about: God’s grace. Grab your Bibles and I will see you at worship!
DID YOU KNOW THAT THE 9:00AM WORSHIP SERVICE... ...is the exact same worship service as the 10:15 AM worship service? It has been for about a year now, but I was visiting with a member recently who had no idea, so I’m guessing there are many others who don’t know. Perhaps the 9:00 AM service is a better time for you and/or an option for you each weekend to consider?
THANK YOU, “TASTE OF ALLELUIA!” VOLUNTEERS... ...for your servant-hearts! I was blown away by the over 530 worshipers at our 10:15 AM outdoor service at the “Taste of Alleluia!” event on August 20th. Many more came after worship to experience a “taste” of our faith community. THANK YOU to each and every volunteer who made this year’s event so amazing! A special thanks to Roger and Christy Russell for coordinating this year’s event. They did an amazing job.
THANK YOU FOR THE PRIVILEGE... ...of being your Senior Pastor. As we gather for Kickoff Worship on September 9th & 10th, it will mark my 6th Anniversary as your Senior Pastor, and the beginning of my 7th year with you. I am humbled, and feel truly blessed, to be doing ministry alongside of you; and for the privilege my family has of doing life with you. THANK YOU, ALLELUIA!
God Bless, Pastor Tim Housholder
NEW WORSHIP AND MUSIC DIRECTOR (continued from page 1)
Jeffrey has a BA in Vocal Music, an MM in Vocal Performance and Conducting, and is a gifted pianist. He loves church music, and feels that his calling is to bring out the best from vocalists and instrumentalists in order to praise God in their offering of music. Jeffrey and his wife, Samantha, are thrilled to become members of Alleluia! and begin serving side-by-side with us. Jeffrey begins ministry with us on Monday, August 28th. He will be at worship on September 2nd & 3rd, and be installed at all worship services on September 9th & 10th.
The search team spent five months meeting, praying, interviewing, and discerning God’s will with over twenty-five applicants. Special thanks to members Tracy Barry, Benji Derrick, Tracy Shook, Steve Miers, and Ginny Colburn for working with staff members Ryan Russell, Audio Technical Director, and Senior Pastor Tim Housholder on the team. The team was unanimous that Jeffrey is who God is calling to be our next Worship and Music Director at Alleluia! He is excited about our vision for worship, and brings an authentic passion for worship and music to our faith community.
Please keep Jeffrey and Samantha in your prayers as they transition to our faith community!
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Recently, a water project funded through Alleluia! was completed at Nueva Sion near Huanuco, Peru. Nueva Sion is a Compassion Child Development Center that was launched in 2016 with help from our congregation. Alleluia! families and individuals currently sponsor over 50 kids at Nueva Sion, and over 200 total in the Huanuco area.
Nueva Sion is in an arid climate and has limited access to clean potable water. The water project now provides the children with a new bathroom facility, toilets, showers, and clean running water. They are also learning good hygiene habits at the Development Center and taking these new habits back into their homes to share with their families.
Before: Dry cistern and outhouses After: Modern bathroom facility
September 27—October 1 Located in the Main Gathering Area from Wednesday through Sunday
Interactive displays to learn more about what we do through our mission partners
Hands on activities
Videos you can watch on your smart phone
Stop by the Mission Fair in the Main Gathering Area during Mission Week!
CROP Walk
Sunday, October 15
To sign up to walk, raise funds, or donate,
click HERE
Loaves & Fishes
Thursday, September 21 12:00pm—3:30pm
Join other Alleluia! members to assist those in need at the food pantry located
Our "School Year Rotation" begins September 9th/10th! We still need adult and youth volunteers to help lead our rotations! Click HERE to volunteer for KidsConnect!
All NEW Rotations are planned for 2017-2018 KidsConnect school year...even a NEW option - DANCE will be held in 2018! Click HERE to sign up your children ages 20 months—5th grade today! Paper registration forms are available at the Welcome Center and Church Office.
ALL NEW! Ages 20 months—3 years will be checked in at one of our computers/check in stations at Sunday services and dropped off at Room 265 (upper level). This age group will meet in the NURSERY during Saturday services.
AGES 3 YRS—5th GRADE will also check in at the computers before entering the sanctuary with their families! After the Sharing of the Peace, this age group will be dismissed to our Children's Ministry volunteers and proceed downstairs.
Please pick up your children in the following rooms: 20 months—3 yrs: Toddler Room #265 Preschool: KidsConnect Preschool Room K/1: Music Room 2/3: Our Saviour's Room 4/5: Rec Room
EXTRA! EXTRA! ... Action-packed Wednesdays begin September 13TH! WOW! Check out this year's line up:
5:00-6:00pm: Connect 45… This fun, faith-filled study of God for 4th & 5th graders will meet in the Celebration Room. Click HERE to register.
5:15-5:55pm: JC Choir (Choir for 4 year olds—1st Grade) NO SITTING REQUIRED...WHEW! Meets in the Music Room. Click HERE to register.
6:00-6:50: Faith Choir (Choir for 2nd—5th Grade) It’s MORE than a choir...so many mediums will be used! Meets in the Music Room. Click HERE to register.
Bible Presentation (3rd Graders) on September 23/24 - Please REGISTER by September 17th! Click HERE to register online. You may also register at the Welcome Center or Church Office.
A special THANK YOU to all the amazing Children’s Ministry volunteers at the Taste of Alleluia! We hope you had as much fun as we did! Please see photos on page 8.
Connect! Groups Connect Groups are a cornerstone of our Alleluia! mission, to enable all to come, connect, and commit to Jesus. One of the easiest ways to get started in a Connect Group is to do a sermon study. Just come to worship, listen to the sermon, and use your smart phone or computer to access the study questions for any given week. If you happen to miss a Sunday, that’s ok! All sermons are recorded and put on the Alleluia! website. Click HERE to go to the Alleluia! homepage. There you will see a number of links that will take you to information on various ministry areas. To listen to past sermons, click on “sermons and media.” To access sermon study questions, click on “Adults,” then “Connect!” To find out what other types of Connect Groups are available for adults, click on “Connect Groups.” Take a minute to peruse some of the other pages on the website, too. You’ll be glad you did! Here is just one of the Connect Groups that we currently have available:
Young Adults (ages 18-25) Connect Group Join a group of others in this age group every other Tuesday from 6-7pm beginning 9/19. The group will enjoy time doing a sermon study together and get to know each other in the process. Contact Jacque Witte for more info or to RSVP at [email protected].
Adult Learning Opportunities Begin in October! See what’s coming...
How to Study the Bible: The Inductive Method When: Wednesday— October 4th Time: 7-8 pm Where: Community Room Cost: Free – Bring your Bibles & writing materials Child Care: Yes (with registration) CLICK HERE to register. Taught by Pastor Tammy, this single-session course will explore the Inductive Method of Bible Study. This method helps you to both understand and apply the principles of God’s Word. Please register for this course by Sunday, October 1st.
Lutheranism 101, or “I Didn’t Grow up Lutheran!” When: Wednesdays—October 11th, 18th, 25th Time: 7-8 pm Where: Community Room Cost: Free – Bring your Bibles & writing materials Childcare: Yes (with Registration) CLICK HERE to register. Join Pastor Tim for a 3-week conversation about the Reformation, Martin Luther, what “Lutheran” means, and what Lutheran Christians believe. Please register for this course by Sunday, October 8th.
The Alleluia! Book and Gift Store needs Sunday morning volunteers.
Can you volunteer once a month for just 20 minutes before and after the 10:15 worship service on Sunday morning? Our current volunteers, Lynn and Julie have been lovingly doing every Sunday for 9 Years! Thank you Julie and Lynn. They would like to reduce to one Sunday a month. So we need to fill 3 Sundays a month. You just open before and after 10:15 worship, and you can attend worship as usual. Training is provided - it's easy.
Please contact Dan Stolle if you have questions and/or interest at: [email protected], or 630-904-3311, x294.
New Member Orientation When: October 29th, 5:00-7:15pm Where: Community Room
A light dinner will be served, and childcare is available with registration. Click HERE to register online, or contact Laura Bowler at 630-904-3311, x245 to register for this class and become a member of Alleluia!
H2H Registration has Begun!
H2H begins on Wednesday, Sept 6th with a parent/teen meeting. Please click HERE to view H2H information or to register. For further information, please contact Amber Bolton at [email protected].
Please click HERE to view the sign up for the 5pm, 9am & 10:15am services.
There are still some many opportunities to serve this fall. We encourage you to invite others to serve with you. It’s a great way to connect with others at Alleluia!
Questions? Contact Volunteer Coordinator, Lori Juliot at [email protected]
5:00pm Worship
Usher: 9/2 Alan Cook, 9/9 Alan Cook, 9/16 Alan Cook, 9/23 Alan Cook, 9/30 Alan Cook Communion: 9/2 Dawn DeSart, 9/9 Dawn DeSart, 9/16 Dawn DeSart, 9/23 Teresa Zahora, 9/30 Denise Pape Greeters: 9/2________/________, 9/9 Teresa & Kevin Zahora, 9/16________/________, 9/23 Teresa & Kevin Zahora, 9/30________/________ Welcome Center: 9/2________, 9/9________, 9/16 Dawn DeSart, 9/23________, 9/30________ Lector: 9/2 Joe Biela, 9/9 Joe Biela, 9/16 Joe Biela, 9/23 Joe Biela, 9/30 Joe Biela
9:00am Worship Ushers: 9/3 Dale Goetz, Larry Grippo; 9/10 Dale Goetz, Larry Grippo, Rob Elliot; 9/17 Dave Haupt, Dale Goetz, Kevin Unterborn; 9/24 Dale Goetz, Nick Bryan, Rob Elliot Welcome Center: 9/3 Viki Haneberg, 9/10________, 9/17 Kim Gathman, 9/24________ Greeters: 9/3Katie & Taylor Bryan/Bob Kristy; 9/10 Gail Sacranie/Viki Haneberg; 9/17 Tim Gathman/Katie & Taylor Bryan; 9/24 Katie & Taylor Bryan/Viki Haneberg Communion Servers: 9/3 Viki Haneberg, Pastor Tammy, Pastor Mark, Jennifer Madson 9/10 Viki Haneberg, Pastor Tammy, Pastor Mark, Pastor Tim, Jennifer Madson, Peter Vethanayagamony 9/17 Viki Haneberg, Pastor Tammy, Pastor Tim, Jennifer Madson, Mike Razcak, Mimi Raczak 9/24 Viki Haneberg, Pastor Tammy, Pastor Mark, Jennifer Madson, Peter Vethanayagamony, Gail Wheeler Altar: 9/3 Viki Haneberg, 9/10 LaRae Lafrenz, 9/17 Sue Haupt, 9/24 Viki Haneberg Lectors: 9/3 April Kristy, 9/10 John Wheeler, 9/17 Dan Stolle, 9/24 Jennifer Madson
10:15 Worship Ushers: 9/3 Kelly Cunningham, Ryan Glassman, Matt White, Roger Russell 9/10 Kelly Cunningham, Derek Koomjohn, ________, ________ 9/17 Ryan Glassman, Derek Koomjohn, ________, ________ 9/24 Matt White, ________, ________, ________ Lectors: 9/3 Joel Fulgham, 9/10 Kelly Cunningham, 9/17________, 9/24 Adrian Knowles Welcome Center: 9/3 Christy Russell, 9/10_________, 9/17________, 9/24 ________ Greeters: 9/3 Barb Cunningham/________, 9/10 Jennifer Sheriff/________, 9/17 Tim and Kim Gathman, 9/24 Arline Koomjohn/Lori Yuccas Altar: 9/3 Peggy Johnson, 9/10 Mary Hale, 9/17 Deb Bostjancic, 9/24 ________ Communion Servers: 9/3 Beth Duesing, Joel Fulgham, Pr Tammy, Pr Mark, Cathy Karas, Annette Osuch, Dorothy Bentel, ________ 9/10 Beth Duesing,Joel Fulgham, Pr Tammy, Pr Mark, Pr Tim, Nancy Larson, Annette Osuch, Dorothy Bentel 9/17 Beth Duesing, Joel Fulgham, Pr Tammy, Pr Tim, Deb Bostjancic, ________, ________, ________ 9/24 Beth Duesing, Joel Fulgham, Pr Tammy, Pr Mark, Cathy Karas, Nancy Larson, Dorothy Bentel, ________
Thank you to ALL the volunteers who helped make The Taste of Alleluia! a huge success. A BIG THANK YOU to Roger and Christy Russell who
volunteered countless hours to oversee this wonderful event!
