THE LA GRANGE METHODIST First United Methodist Church Volume 44, No. 7 100 West Cossitt Ave, La Grange IL July 31, 2018 With God’s grace, our congregation's hearts, minds and doors are open to people of all races, ethnicities, physical and mental abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and economic conditions. WHAT’S INSIDE 2 August Worship 3 Church Family News 4-5 Ways to Be in Mission at FUMC La Grange 6 Children & Family Ministry 7 Preschool & Parents Day Out News 8 Youth Ministry One-Eighty News 9 Church News 10 Community News —SUMMER AND OTHER TRANSITIONS— As we move into our last month of summer I hope that many of you have found time over the summer to relax, rest and renew yourselves before we jump back into our school year schedules! It is important to recharge be- fore we transition to full steam ahead again! I have enjoyed a few such opportunities at the begin- ning of the summer: the end of May I enjoyed a contin- uing education renewal at the preachers’ Homilectics conference in Washington DC; followed by an end of June trip where Rodney and I relaxed at our son Chris- topher’s graduation followed by a little vacation tour in Oregon. We then moved Christopher to his first full- time job in San Jose, California. This last week of July, I took a few days to lay my mother’s ashes to rest in her church’s memorial garden in Tennessee. Our lives are sometimes cyclical with beginnings and endings that help us to grow in faith and grace as we age. It was gratifying to see the growth in maturity of our older son Christopher as he ended graduate school and begins full-time work. As my sisters and I buried my mother's ashes we marked the ending of that gen- eration in our lives and the beginning of our generation as the “elders” of our family. Letting go of our son and my mother are both interesting processes with emo- tional and intellectual components. As usual, intellectu- ally accepting these transitions is easier than accepting them emotionally. Ecclesiastes writes rather prosaically that “for everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” I am learning to approach transitions with gratitude and curiosity, thankful for what was and curious about what God will teach me next. I am grateful for the time and learnings with my son and my mother, and hope that I can pass on blessings received from each of them to benefit still others. I will miss the more active sharing with each but I know and trust that the learning will continue with them in new ways moving forward. How about you? How have you been able to relax, rest and renew over this summer transition? What other life transitions have happened for you? I have enjoyed one summer chat with church parents and look forward to two more that in August. One of the most important parts of faith and church is to be a sup- port and encouragement during our life transitions. God is with us through it all as we know from Jesus. But our faith family makes God’s presence known in concrete and valuable ways. I hope to learn more ways that our church family can be helpful in your life transitions, in these next summer chats! As we look to transition into our fall schedule I want to share one new transition we will experience at church. TGIW—We are going to transition away from a worship time after supper to some small group time. We will eat supper a bit later, from 5:30-6:30pm We then will offer a Kids Club time for play or homework. The small group and Kids Club time will be from 6:30-7:15pm. The adult small groups will offer such topics as a book study, Bible study, or a photography, cooking, or sewing class. These will start in October and run for 6 weeks. The next six week session will be Jan–Feb; we will also have a short small group time during the six weeks of Lent. Would you like to lead a six-week small group? What would you like to learn over six weeks? Watch for more information about these new opportunities in your September newsletter! Happy to explore our faith and extend Christ’s reach with you, Pastor Lisa ☺
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THE LA GRANGE METHODIST First United Methodist Church Volume 44, No. 7
100 West Cossitt Ave, La Grange IL July 31, 2018
With God’s grace, our congregation's hearts, minds and doors are open to people of all races,
ethnicities, physical and mental abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and
economic conditions.
WHAT’S INSIDE 2 August Worship 3 Church Family News 4-5 Ways to Be in Mission at FUMC La Grange 6 Children & Family Ministry 7 Preschool & Parents Day Out News 8 Youth Ministry One-Eighty News 9 Church News 10 Community News
—SUMMER AND OTHER TRANSITIONS—
As we move into our last month of summer I hope that
many of you have found time over the summer to relax,
rest and renew yourselves before we jump back into our
school year schedules! It is important to recharge be-
fore we transition to full steam ahead again!
I have enjoyed a few such opportunities at the begin-
ning of the summer: the end of May I enjoyed a contin-
uing education renewal at the preachers’ Homilectics
conference in Washington DC; followed by an end of
June trip where Rodney and I relaxed at our son Chris-
topher’s graduation followed by a little vacation tour in
Oregon. We then moved Christopher to his first full-
time job in San Jose, California. This last week of July, I
took a few days to lay my mother’s ashes to rest in her
church’s memorial garden in Tennessee.
Our lives are sometimes cyclical with beginnings and
endings that help us to grow in faith and grace as we
age. It was gratifying to see the growth in maturity of
our older son Christopher as he ended graduate school
and begins full-time work. As my sisters and I buried
my mother's ashes we marked the ending of that gen-
eration in our lives and the beginning of our generation
as the “elders” of our family. Letting go of our son and
my mother are both interesting processes with emo-
tional and intellectual components. As usual, intellectu-
ally accepting these transitions is easier than accepting
them emotionally.
Ecclesiastes writes rather prosaically that “for everything
there is a season, and a time for every matter under
heaven.” I am learning to approach transitions with
gratitude and curiosity, thankful for what was and
curious about what God will teach me next. I am
grateful for the time and learnings with my son and my
mother, and hope that I can pass on blessings received
from each of them to benefit still others. I will miss the
more active sharing with each but I know and trust that
the learning will continue with them in new ways moving
forward.
How about you? How have you been able to relax, rest
and renew over this summer transition? What other life
transitions have happened for you?
I have enjoyed one summer chat with church parents
and look forward to two more that in August. One of the
most important parts of faith and church is to be a sup-
port and encouragement during our life transitions. God
is with us through it all as we know from Jesus. But our
faith family makes God’s presence known in concrete
and valuable ways. I hope to learn more ways that our
church family can be helpful in your life transitions, in
these next summer chats!
As we look to transition into our fall schedule I want to
share one new transition we will experience at church.
TGIW—We are going to transition away from a worship
time after supper to some small group time. We will eat
supper a bit later, from 5:30-6:30pm We then will offer a
Kids Club time for play or homework. The small group
and Kids Club time will be from 6:30-7:15pm.
The adult small groups will offer such topics as a book
study, Bible study, or a photography, cooking, or sewing
class. These will start in October and run for 6 weeks. The
next six week session will be Jan–Feb; we will also have a
short small group time during the six weeks of Lent.
Would you like to lead a six-week small group? What
would you like to learn over six weeks?
Watch for more information about these new
opportunities in your September newsletter!
Happy to explore our faith and extend Christ’s reach with
you,
Pastor Lisa ☺
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AUGUST 5
ALL TOGETHER UNDER THE SON AT 10:30 AM LA GRANGE CHURCHES WORSHIP TOGETHER AT GORDON PARK
(NO SERVICES AT FUMC LA GRANGE)
AUGUST 12 Worship services at 8:30 in Chapel &10:15 am in Sanctuary
AUGUST 19 Blessing of Backpacks
SUMMER CHOIR Worship services at 8:30 in Chapel &10:15 am in Sanctuary
AUGUST 26 Sunday School Teacher In–Service & Commissioning
ASP Thank You Luncheon Rev. Jacques Conway, District Superintendent, speaking
Worship services at 8:30 in Chapel &10:15 am in Sanctuary
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AUGUST WORSHIP
OUR MINISTRY TEAM Ministers: The Congregation
Senior Pastor: Rev. Lisa Telomen Youth Minister: Hattie Koher
Thank you so much for remembering Bob and me following my recent hip surgery. The cards, phone calls, visits &
prayer shawl certainly made me feel God's love. Progress is moving forward as expected which is also a blessing. I
truly appreciate all of your thoughtful gestures. Susan Caemmerer
To Our Church Family,
We're sorry we didn't have a chance to properly say goodbye. Once our house sold, the moving timetable rapidly
accelerated. We're slowly settling in as our bodies adjust to the higher altitude. Now we see Zach a couple times a
week, a nice change over once a year. We feel blessed to have been members and for our son to have grown up at
FUMC. Love and best wishes to all, Mike and Lucy Greer, Santa Fe, NM
WELCOME TO OUR NEW STAFF Joe Wilkinson, Administrative Assistant: We are happy to announce that we have hired Joe Wilkinson to be our
new Administrative Assistant who began July 17. He has spent the first few days training with Jan Bondiman. Joe
comes to us from prior work as an office administrator for schools and church-related organizations in the Kansas
City, Missouri area. He also holds a part-time job as Director of Music and Organist for United Church of Hyde Park
in Chicago.
Kevin Wong, Organist: Kevin has served various churches in the Chicago area. Kevin studied piano as a child with
Marilyn Andersen at Wheaton College’s Community School of the Arts, received his Bachelor in Music & German
from Elmhurst College and his Master’s in Piano Performance from Roosevelt University. Kevin teaches piano at
Quinlan and Fabish Music Company in Burr Ridge, accompanies the Village Voices in Downer's Grove, and serves as
Orchestral Pianist for the DuPage Symphony Orchestra. Kevin is a member and the former organist at Kingswood
United Methodist. Many thanks to Sue Johnston, our staff and Staff-Parish Committee for their dedication to lead-
ership during this interview process.
ALL TOGETHER UNDER THE SON WORSHIP
SUNDAY August 5, 10:30am at Gordon Park Come worship with your friends from other La Grange churches on Sunday, August 5, at
10:30am. You are welcome to sing with other choir members in a great combined choir! The rehearsal for the com-
bined choir piece is Thursday evening, Aug 2 at First Presbyterian Church. A few of our local clergy will share re-
flections, and we all will share in communion together. There is parking available accessed by S. Tilden (Hazel) Ave-
nue; golf carts are available to bring you to the stage area from the parking. There are sunny and shaded places to
sit and water available to drink. Don’t dress up, be comfortable! An ensemble from our own Salt Creek Chamber
Orchestra will play this year again during communion. Plan to stay after worship to have lunch with your friends
and neighbors at the local restaurant vendors on site! After lunch stay for old-fashioned family picnic games with
your neighbors! The games will be led by our La Grange Business Association Health & Wellness Team. We will all
enjoy our time Together Under the Son at Endless Summerfest on this Sunday!
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FUMC LA GRANGE IN MISSION
WAYS TO BE IN MISSION THIS MONTH
MONTHLY MISSION PROJECT — SCHOOL SUPPLIES Throughout the rest of the summer, we’ll be collecting school supplies for several local programs. We intend to
partner with ELIM, ChildServ & Community Nurse again this year, and will collect supplies through the months of
July & August. All school supplies are welcome and will be sorted based on the need of each organization.
BIG KID, LITTLE KID, BABY BRIGADE LED BY ANN HEINL Introduce your child to the “grandmas and grandpas” at Plymouth Place and enjoy the magic of this multi-
generational playdate for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, school-age kids, and their caregivers. The group meets in
Greg's Place, a memory support community within Plymouth Place, on the first Thursday of each month from 9:30-
10:30 am. Please email Ann at ([email protected]) or call 215-495-9449 to let her know you plan on attending so
she can let the coordinator know how many people to expect. Our next meeting is August 2.
INTERESTED IN TUTORING? TEACH (Tutoring English to Advance Change) is recruiting tutors to teach English as a Second Language to adults.
If you are interested, free training will be provided Saturdays, August 18th or August 25th from 9:00am to 3:00pm
at the First Congregational Church of La Grange. For more information and to register please call: Susan at
630.271.0396, Nancy at 708.968.7023 or Cathy at 630.248.9594.
MISSION THANK YOU’S
PRISONER RELEASE PROGRAM The Methodist Men would like to thank all who contributed clothes to the Prisoner Release Clothing Program.
We will have another collection in the fall. Thank you!
JUNE MONTHLY MISSION PROJECT Thank you to all who dropped off donations for St. Barbara’s Food Pantry. We are grateful to be able to respond to
a need in our community by stocking the shelves of a food pantry during their high-demand but low-donation
summer months!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL A HUGE thank you to the many youth & adult volunteers from our church family who made it possible to welcome
150 children at Vacation Bible School: Rolling River Rampage! Thank you cards for all volunteers are in a basket on
the Gathering Space counter.
ASP A HUGE thank you to our entire church family for making it possible for our team of 82 youth & adults to go to
Leslie County, KY. We left a week ago Saturday and returned home Saturday, July 28th. We were pleased to share
reflections from our trip in worship this past Sunday, July 29th.
Contact Hattie with questions or mission ideas at [email protected] or 708.352.1250, ext 228.
SEPTEMBER MONTHLY MISSION PROJECTS Our HUGE annual Methodist Attic Rummage Sale (see below for dates) requires the WHOLE church family
to pull it off. Donate, come volunteer, come shop and/or come help clean-up! There’s something for every-
one! We’ll also be hearing from our United Methodist Men about the St. Andrew’s Potato Project oppor-
tunity to give this month.
ONGOING MISSION PROJECT—ST. BARBARA’S & END 68 HOURS OF HUNGER Throughout the year, we encourage you to bring non-expired canned goods or boxed items to the church to be
placed in the shopping cart in the church office or by the library. These food staples are offered in the event that
someone comes into the church office in need of food, and/or collected to be taken over to St. Barbara’s food
pantry or up to our End 68 Hours of Hunger pantry on a semi-regular basis.
METHODIST ATTIC RUMMAGE SALE 2018 The sale is coming!!! Save these dates, and be ready to sign-up to come over and
Drop-Offs Sunday, September 23 from 11:30 am-3:00 pm
Monday, September 24 from 5:00-8:00 pm
Worker Presale Wednesday, September 26 from 6:00-7:30 pm
Sale Thursday, September 27 from 5:00-8:00 pm
Friday, September 28 from 5:00-8:00 pm
Saturday, September 29 from 9:00 am-noon
OCTOBER ADULT MISSION TRIP OPPORTUNITIES • Hurricane Harvey Relief—We have been invited to partner with the LaGrange Congregational Church’s trip to
Houston to participate in flood relief work. The trip will be Oct. 20-27, 2018. We will be staying at a local church
and preparing our own meals. If you are interested, please contact Hattie ASAP ([email protected]) to get
connected with the Congregational Church’s team.
• Adult ASP — We are exploring the option of sending an adult team (open to high school juniors & seniors as
well), Oct. 7-11, 2018. This trip would cost $200 and involve driving Sunday, working Monday—Wednesday and
returning Thursday. Stay tuned for more information.
MARCH 2019 SPRING BREAK TRIP TO HENDERSON SETTLEMENT We are planning to return to Henderson Settlement in Frakes, KY next March 24-28, 2019. All ages are welcome on
this trip, although under 17 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Stay tuned for more details, or ask Peggy
August 5 All Together Under the Son worship at Gordon Park No service will be held at
FUMC, La Grange. All children can sit and play with their families. Stay after for
lunch at Vendors, then participate in old fashioned family picnic games.
August 12 Mixed-age Sunday School (ages 4 through incoming 4th graders) will be held after
the Children’s Moment
August 19 Blessing of the Backpacks. Mixed-age Sunday School (ages 4 through incoming
4th graders) will be held after the Children’s Moment
August 26 Sunday School Teacher Commissioning. Mixed-age Sunday School (ages 4
through incoming 4th graders) will be held after the Children’s Moment
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHOOL – ASSISTANTS NEEDED Thank you to everyone who volunteered to teach this summer. We have three mixed-age Sunday School classes
planned in August but we still need assistants. Please let Jen Robison know if you are available to help out on of
these Sundays.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! With the school year right around the corner, we have many exciting events happening soon.
Aug 19 Blessing of The Backpacks Children should bring their backpacks to church.
Aug 26 Sunday School Teacher In-Service and Commissioning of Sunday School Teachers
Sept 7 Club 34 from 3:30 to 5:00 in the Activity Center. This is a fun time for 3rd and 4th graders. We have
a snack, do a craft, play games, and have a lesson about something in the Bible. Kids are
encouraged to bring friends! We need adult helpers.
Sept 9 Sunday School Teacher Meet & Greet This is a great opportunity to meet your children’s Sunday
School teachers.
Sept 9 Rally Day This is the first day of the Sunday School year. Sunday School followed by a picnic
Sept 16 Bible Sunday All 3rd graders will receive Bibles.
Oct 21 Family Fun Event CROP WALK. More information will follow.
ALICE’S ADVENTURES WAS A HIT!
We had a wonderful time hosting Compass Creative Dramatics during the week of July 9th. Two educators from
the company worked with over 50 children from our church and community to learn, play and perform Alice’s
Adventures in Wonderland. The week-long theater camp culminated with two fantastic performances which
received rave reviews.
CHILDCARE We provide childcare on Sunday mornings in the childcare room. Please be sure to sign your child in and leave a
cell phone number where you can be reached. We are also looking for some new childcare workers. Talk to Peggy
Ellis or Jen Robison if you are interested. We also appreciate the adults who volunteer when extra needs arise.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS We are counting on all of our teachers to continue teaching this coming year unless you notify us as soon as
possible. We already know that we are in need of a teacher for the 3rd and 4th grade classroom. Please let Jennifer
Robison ([email protected]) know if you can share God’s love by teaching. Since we have teaching teams, you
only teach once a month.
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER IN-SERVICE We are planning the Beginning-of-the-School-Year Teacher In-service on August 26 from 9:00 to 10:00 am in
Fellowship Hall before service. We will have class lists and Sunday School teaching materials available. This is a
great time to ask questions, meet your teaching team and get inspired for the new school year.
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER MEET & GREET
Meet your children’s Sunday School teachers at the Meet & Greet we will be holding on Sunday, September 9 from
9:30-10:10 in the Gathering Space. This is also Rally Day!
SUNDAY SCHOOL: SIGN OUT BY PARENTS REQUIRED All Sunday School children up to and including 4th grade are to be signed out of their classrooms by an adult per
our Safe Sanctuary Policy. This includes children in childcare and children’s choir practices. We believe this is the
best way to ensure the safety of our children.
PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION There are a few openings for our Pre-Three Class. Pre-Threes meet two days a week either Mondays and
Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays. The students must be two and a half by September 1, 2018 and be
potty-trained.
PARENTS DAY OUT IN AUGUST! Enrollment is currently open for PDO. This year the program will begin on August 20th. August dates are August
20, 21, 22, 23, 28 & 29. PDO accepts children who are 2 and walking. Children are not required to be potty
trained to participate in PDO. Children can come one day a week, or up to all five days. Hours are 9:00am-noon.
CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRY (CONT’D) CHILDREN & FAMILY MINISTRIES CON’T
• First Fridays doesn’t meet in the summer! We will start off the 2018-19 school year on
Friday, Sept. 7, 2018!
Confirmation
• Congratulations Confirmation Class of 2018, welcome to the family! • For those interested in next year’s confirmation journey (folks heading into 8th grade or
older), please save the date for Confirmation Orientation - Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018, 6:30-
8pm. A parent/guardian is asked to attend with their confirmation student.
Summer 180
• Email Hattie ([email protected]) to be included in summer 180 emails.
Jr High 180 • Weekly Jr High 180 is for 7th & 8th graders and meets on most Wednesdays through the
school year, from 6:30-8pm. Jr High 180 will resume on Sept. 12.
Sr High 180 • Weekly Sr High 180 is for high school students and meets on most Sundays through the
school year, from 7-8:30pm. Sr High 180 will resume on Sept. 9.
Youth Council
• The next Youth Council meeting is Tuesday, August 14, 6pm.
SUMMER CHOIR DATES! August choir dates are: August 5 (La Grange Community Service in Gordon Park)
(rehearse at FPCLG Aug 2nd evening)
August 19 (rehearse in sanctuary at 9:30am)
All are invited to join us! Chancel Choir and Bell Choir Rehearsals will begin Wednesday, August 29th.
Children’s Choir rehearsals begin Wednesday, September 5th. Children’s Choir Rehearsal will now begin at 4:45pm.
SALT CREEK CHAMBER ORCHESTRA TO PRESENT GILBERT AND SULLIVAN ON AUGUST 11 AT 7:30 PM
The award-winning Salt Creek Chamber Orchestra will present the famous comic masterpiece by the British duo of
Gilbert and Sullivan: The Pirates of Penzance. The ensemble will be led by Salt Creek Chamber Orchestra music
director Tim Semanik and will be joined by singers from the Midwest Institute of Opera. The single performance
will be presented in English on Saturday, August 11 at 7:30 pm in our Sanctuary. Regular tickets are $20, with
seniors and students (aged 21 and younger) being admitted for $15 and children under age 7 admitted free.
Please plan to attend—the doors will open at 7:00pm.
BIBLE STUDY OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEXT YEAR! Pastor Lisa and some of our retired clergy are interested in sharing with church folks in a Disciple Bible Study this
next school year. Here are options to consider:
Disciple I an overview of the whole Bible, Genesis through Revelation
Disciple II an in-depth study of Covenant-New Covenant, focusing on Genesis-Exodus and Luke-Acts
Disciple III an in-depth look at how we live the faith, first in the Prophets, then in Paul’s Letters
Disciple IV an in-depth look at the Writings of the Old Testament, Gospel of John and Revelation
Jesus in the Gospels, an in-depth comparative look at how Jesus is presented in the four Gospels
Christian Believer, an overview of early Christian documents that shape what we believe and live today
These studies can be done on a weekly basis through one school year, or spread out every other week and done
over two school years. There is a classroom video component, as well as weekly reading with each lesson. Contact
Pastor Lisa, Rev. Dennis Beedy, Rev. Iva Laudermith or Rev. Cynthia Zolk to let us know what interests you!
RECONCILING SUNDAY IS SEPTEMBER 30 THIS YEAR!
Mark your calendars and invite your friends to celebrate with us our welcoming ministry for ALL of
God’s children. We are excited to announce that our guest speaker this year is Rev. Rich Havard,
campus minister at University of Illinois at Chicago campus. His outreach through the Inclusive
Collective is a blessing not only to UIC students, but the also to many in need whom they serve
through their outreach into the community. Come hear how God is speaking powerfully through
all of God’s children, to all in need!
Lunch and Learn plans are still being formulated. The team meets for more planning on August 9.
Contact Katie Slivovsky, chair, to volunteer or share ideas!
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CHURCH NEWS, CONTINUED
E-GIVING—NOT JUST FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR! If you are traveling this month, we encourage you to try out e-giving with the church to give electronically through
your bank or credit card on scheduled dates that work for you in amounts that you choose. Giving regularly this
way helps our church continue to meet our bills throughout the summer. You can find our e-giving icon on our
web page, www.fumclg.org, to try this way of giving over the summer. Many earn travel points and other bonuses
through using their credit card! You may contact our financial secretary, Sue Simek, with any questions you have
about this by calling our church office at 708.352.1250, ext 235.
SUMMER BEDS VOLUNTEERS It is that time again when BEDS is in great need of summer shelter volunteers. We began our Transitional Summer
Shelter on June 11th. The Summer Transitional program was instrumental in housing nine of our chronically
homeless individuals last summer. Without this program we often lose contact with our more vulnerable clients
which inhibits their ability to gain housing. This is also a great opportunity to include family members in providing
meals and shifts with their parents. College students are also encouraged to work shifts.
Our church is the host site the week of July 30-August 5. You may volunteer here at FUMCLG, or at other host sites
as well.
We would greatly appreciate your assistance this summer. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer,
please contact Erin Molek at 708.354.0858 ext. 113 or via email [email protected].
SAVE THE DATE: A special program on living with Alzheimer's Our Health and Wellness Team has scheduled a congregation “Lunch and Learn,” for Sunday, October 14 after
worship. We are bringing a speaker from the Alzheimer’s Association to help us learn “Effective Communication
Strategies” for family and friends with Alzheimer's. This program should help us learn new ways to connect and
communicate when words are lost. The program is free, but donations will be received toward the cost of the
lunch. Reservations will be made through the Alzheimer’s Association closer to the date. You are welcome to
invite other family, friends and neighbors!
COMING SOON: the 24th Annual Harvest PowWow at
Naper Settlement Joseph Standing Bear (our school year evening custodian) and Janet Sevilla,
heads of the Midwest SOARRING Foundation, are planning another wonderful
Pow Wow where all are welcome to learn more about Native American culture,
history, and environmental concerns. The Pow Wow is Saturday and Sunday,
September 22 & 23. If you would like to volunteer, Joseph says they do need some help with staffing the ticket
booth at the entrance. You may contact them or learn more by going to www.harvestpowwow.com, or email
them at [email protected]. Our church has contributed supporting funds for this event through our endowment
