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May/June<br />

Messenger<br />

<strong>The</strong><br />

2007 No. 3<br />

<strong>The</strong> monthly newsletter of<br />

First Saint Paul’s Evangelical Lu<strong>the</strong>ran Church<br />

Easter continues…<br />

<strong>The</strong> Celebration of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Great</strong> <strong>50</strong> <strong>Days</strong><br />

We think of Easter as a day. Now that 8 April has passed, put away <strong>the</strong> eggs, take away <strong>the</strong> lilies.<br />

Next it will be Mo<strong>the</strong>r’s Day. Our forebears in <strong>the</strong> faith have given us much more than one day.<br />

Easter is a season. A <strong>Great</strong> Fifty <strong>Days</strong>! Literally, a week of weeks – 49 days (<strong>the</strong> perfect number<br />

seven multiplied by its own perfection) and adding on Pentecost for good measure.<br />

What we commemorate before Easter is what we experience in this life;<br />

what we celebrate after Easter points to something we do not yet possess.<br />

This is why we keep <strong>the</strong> first season with fasting and prayer;<br />

but now <strong>the</strong> fast is over and we devote <strong>the</strong> present season to praise.<br />

Such is <strong>the</strong> meaning of <strong>the</strong> Alleluia we sing.<br />

We are praising God now, assembled as we are here in church,<br />

but when we go our various ways again, it seems as if we cease to praise God.<br />

But provided we do not cease to live a good life, we shall always be praising God.<br />

You cease to praise God only when you swerve from justice<br />

and from what is pleasing to God. Augustine, Fourth Century<br />

Easter is a season, not a day. Easter is a state of mind, not a passing celebration. To be alive in<br />

Christ means to work continually and tirelessly in every aspect of our lives to bring new life to a<br />

weary world.<br />

Alleluia! Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!<br />

See you in Church!<br />

+Pastor Barich


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FIRST SAINT PAUL’S<br />

EVANGELICAL<br />

LUTHERAN CHURCH<br />

First Saint Paul’s, established in 1846,<br />

is <strong>the</strong> oldest Lu<strong>the</strong>ran Church in<br />

Chicago. <strong>The</strong> Lu<strong>the</strong>ran Church-<br />

Missouri Synod was founded when<br />

historic meetings were held here in<br />

1847.<br />

1301 N. LASALLE DRIVE<br />

CHICAGO, IL 60610<br />

(312) 642-7172<br />

www.fspauls.org<br />

CHURCH STAFF<br />

<strong>The</strong> Reverend John Michael Barich<br />

Senior Pastor<br />

jmbarich@sprynet.com<br />

(847) 217-2234<br />

<strong>The</strong> Reverend Delayne H. Pauling<br />

Pastor Emeritus<br />

1615 North Cleveland Avenue<br />

Chicago, Illinois 60614<br />

(312) 545-8876<br />

Ms. Brenna Nunes<br />

Deaconess<br />

516 Park Ave, #2<br />

River Forest, IL 60305<br />

(312) 952-6794<br />

deaconunes@yahoo.com<br />

Mr. Mark Waldron<br />

Interim Director of Music<br />

mark.waldron@cuchicago.edu<br />

Ms. Tina VanYzendoorn<br />

Office Administrator<br />

firstsaintpauls@sbcglobal.net<br />

Mr. Roger Geske<br />

Financial Advisor<br />

itaske414@sbcglobal.net<br />

SERVICES OF WORSHIP<br />

Sunday<br />

8:30 and 11 AM<br />

Wednesday Spoken Eucharist<br />

7 AM<br />

HOLY EUCHARIST<br />

6 May - 3 June - 8:30 & 11 AM<br />

10 June - 11 AM<br />

17 June - 8:30 AM<br />

24 June - 11 AM<br />

ELECTED CHURCH OFFICERS<br />

* Voting member of Church Council<br />

Chairman*<br />

Asa Carter<br />

Vice Chairman*<br />

Jenny Wells<br />

Recording Secretary*<br />

Vicki Ladage<br />

Assistant Secretary<br />

Amy Hendricksen<br />

Treasurer*<br />

Judy Mason<br />

Financial Secretary<br />

Lucille Nedved<br />

Assistant Financial Secretary<br />

Peggy Cassidy<br />

Membership Secretary<br />

Jan Loesch<br />

Assistant Membership Secretary<br />

Valerie Stodden<br />

Chairperson, Board of Christian<br />

Education *<br />

BJ Chakiris<br />

Board of Elders<br />

Dan Hendricksen (Chair)*<br />

David Rogner<br />

Gene Svebakken<br />

Chairpersons, Board of Long Range<br />

Planning *<br />

Kirk & Ca<strong>the</strong>rine Clousson<br />

Chairperson, Board of Social Ministry<br />

Judy Bagot<br />

Contact, Board of Stewardship<br />

Howard Ansorge<br />

Chairperson, Board of Worship & Music*<br />

Sandy Lawrence<br />

Board of Trustees<br />

Nick Covello<br />

Paul Fahrenkrog (Chair)*<br />

Susan Rosborough<br />

Bryan Schneider<br />

Board of Deacons<br />

Gary Flagler<br />

Joel Friend<br />

Barbara Hart<br />

John Nuechterlein<br />

Jan Seefeldt<br />

Sandy Wilborn<br />

Nominating Committee<br />

Arlene Dahm<br />

Sandra Holland<br />

Mark Knoblauch (Chair)<br />

Laura Madsen<br />

John Stodden<br />

COMMITTEE/GROUPS<br />

CHAIRS/CONTACTS<br />

Altar Guild<br />

Sandy Lawrence<br />

Communications<br />

Amy Hendricksen (Contact)<br />

Communion Assistant Coordinator<br />

Russell Reisenleiter<br />

Community Meals<br />

Jenny Wells<br />

Sandy Wilborn<br />

Concordia Cemetery<br />

John Stodden<br />

Fellowship/Hospitality<br />

Roseann Hubbard<br />

Finance<br />

Judy Mason<br />

Human Resources Committee<br />

Susan Rosborough<br />

Landscape Committee<br />

Jenny Wells<br />

Liturgical Arts<br />

Darlene Fahrenkrog<br />

Lu<strong>the</strong>ran Home<br />

Susan Rosborough<br />

Near North Singles<br />

Clara Nelson<br />

Wunder’s Cemetery<br />

Dan Hendricksen, President


VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL<br />

SUMMER CAMP 2007<br />

Children Ages 2.5 to 12<br />

New this year!!! An adult class for parents, nannies, and grandparents<br />

Monday – Friday, 18 – 22 June<br />

Every day a new story<br />

8:30 AM to 12 PM<br />

creative expression encouraged through drama, games, and music<br />

opening worship, crafts, snack, science, closing worship,<br />

indoor and outdoor activities<br />

12-12:30 LUNCH (optional)<br />

Early drop off available<br />

COST: <strong>the</strong>re is no set fee. Free will offering will be collected<br />

in <strong>the</strong> daily Opening Worship.<br />

MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS TODAY - LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE<br />

Choose one method to register children or adults:<br />

1) Sign up at <strong>the</strong> church<br />

2) Email Deaconess Nunes at deaconunes@yahoo.com<br />

3) Call <strong>the</strong> church at 312.642.7172<br />

4) mail your intentions to participate to<br />

First Saint Paul’s Lu<strong>the</strong>ran Church<br />

1301 North LaSalle<br />

Chicago, Illinois 60610<br />

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PREPARING FOR SUMMER<br />

Ordinary Time – from <strong>the</strong> Day after Pentecost until Christ <strong>the</strong> King<br />

For a few weeks in January and February, and <strong>the</strong>n all through summer and fall, <strong>the</strong> church is in Ordinary<br />

Time. Ordinary comes from <strong>the</strong> word ordinal and means “counted.” In o<strong>the</strong>r words, each of <strong>the</strong><br />

weeks has a number (for example, First Sunday after Pentecost).<br />

During Ordinary Time, <strong>the</strong> Sunday Gospels follow Jesus from story to story in Mat<strong>the</strong>w, Mark, or Luke.<br />

Each of <strong>the</strong>se Gospel accounts is read for one year in <strong>the</strong> church’s three-year cycle of Sunday readings. In<br />

<strong>the</strong> year 2007 we read <strong>the</strong> Gospel according to Luke, with its many stories of how Jesus liberates people<br />

as He bestows wholeness and health as people are healed, fed, welcomed into community, enlightened,<br />

relieved of shame, and valued as God’s own creatures.<br />

<strong>The</strong> careful participant in worship, small group Bible study (see <strong>the</strong> Luke for Everyone notice on page<br />

13), and private devotion will note that <strong>the</strong> Gospel readings are filled with unexpected surprises: a<br />

young man is raised from <strong>the</strong> dead, a prostitute appears at a banquet of religiously devout males, a man<br />

possessed of evil spirits is cured, ordinary disciples are sent to heal <strong>the</strong> sick, and a Samaritan outsider<br />

unexpectedly cares for a Jewish insider who is ignored by his own religious officials. As we hear <strong>the</strong>se<br />

stories with open hearts, <strong>the</strong> Spirit will also surprise and upset us, and maybe even overturn some of<br />

our own notions of what constitutes sincere and faithful expressions of trust in God. How extraordinary<br />

Ordinary Time will be this summer!<br />

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOLY BAPTISM<br />

To assist you and your extended families in planning, <strong>the</strong> Sacrament of Holy<br />

Baptism has been scheduled for <strong>the</strong> following celebration times in 2007:<br />

+Day of Pentecost Sunday, 27 May<br />

+All Saints Sunday, 4 November<br />

If you are contemplating Baptism for yourself or a member of your family,<br />

please initiate that process by speaking with Pastor Barich who will be very<br />

happy to counsel with you and begin <strong>the</strong> preparations for this most important<br />

means of God’s grace.


Praying Through<br />

<strong>The</strong> Church<br />

BECAUSE WE ARE A CHURCH FAMILY, a community of<br />

faith, we have a concern for one ano<strong>the</strong>r, a concern that is<br />

expressed on Sunday mornings, as we pray for members<br />

of our church family ‘by name.’<br />

WE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER remembering <strong>the</strong> words of St. Paul <strong>the</strong> Apostle to Timothy, “I<br />

urge, <strong>the</strong>n first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone…”<br />

and <strong>the</strong> promise of our Lord Jesus Christ, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find;<br />

knock and <strong>the</strong> door will be opened to you.”<br />

WE ALSO ENCOURAGE members and friends of <strong>the</strong> congregation to make <strong>the</strong>ir prayer requests,<br />

births, illnesses, deaths, anniversaries, special occasions for intercession or thanksgiving, known to<br />

<strong>the</strong> pastor, preferably before <strong>the</strong> Sunday morning services, but in cases of emergency, right up to<br />

service time.<br />

THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS of our church family will be remembered in <strong>the</strong> services of<br />

worship during April. <strong>The</strong> non-member spouses of members are also listed, and even<br />

though not ‘officially’ members of our congregation, <strong>the</strong>y are certainly included in our<br />

concern.<br />

6 May – Neil & Marilyn Dungan – Tom Edwards – Scott & Patty Eggerding – Daniel &<br />

Rachelle Eifert and Jacob – Richard Eisenhardt – Jay Elder – Jon Elenius<br />

13 May – Lance Erickson – Nathan Escue – Mark & Elizabeth Esposito and Madeline –<br />

Lloyd Evans – Eric & Hea<strong>the</strong>r Fahrenkrog and Eva – Paul & Darlene Fahrenkrog<br />

20 May – Michael & Delores First – Gary & Lori Flagler, Harrison & Abigail – Karissa<br />

Fortney – Mark & Dawn Franke, Erin & James<br />

27 May – Julie Frankel – Joel & Julie Friend and Grace – Michael Fuelling – Tony<br />

Gadomski & Jill Stemmerman, Sophia & John – Ca<strong>the</strong>rine Gajewski – Sally Garneski<br />

3 June – Mike & Elaine Gawlik – Grace Giampa – Kim Gillespie – Mat<strong>the</strong>w & Sarah<br />

Glavin – Yvonne Gleitsman – Cindy Goers – Dan & Stacy Goetz and Caroline – Steven<br />

Goforth<br />

10 June – David & Ca<strong>the</strong>rine Goldhaber – George Goodman and Christoper – Joy<br />

Helen Goodyear – Chris & Gloria Graham – Ryan Graves – Jon Gray – Alphonse &<br />

Lauren Gray and Ayden<br />

17 June – Carolyn Gromer & Dan Warren, Daniel & Carolyn – Harlan Grundeman – Jeff<br />

& Erika Guest – Edward & Marie Gumz – Jonathan & Andrea Gumz – Kristen<br />

Gunderson – Stephanie Gutz<br />

24 June – Julia Hach – Mark & Bridget Haeseler, Nora & Erik – Dorothy Hagen – Ann<br />

Hallberg – Robert Hamilton – Sarah Hanson – Mathilda Harding – Doug & Amy<br />

Harkness, Greta & Anna<br />

Holy Baptism<br />

Official Acts<br />

03.25.07 Ayden Alphonse Gray<br />

04.15.07 Camp Joseph Daniels<br />

Deaths<br />

04.03.07 Evelyn Holmes<br />

(Memorial Service 04.09.07)<br />

Affirmation of Baptism<br />

(Reception of New Members)<br />

04.07.07<br />

Katharine Bero<br />

Jason Danielson<br />

Robert DeJesus<br />

Kathryn Lohmann<br />

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Faith is not Trivial<br />

Many are asking, “What does a Harrison Ford film,<br />

aerobic athletic shoes, and a 747 have in common<br />

with Prayer Force One”? Well, when you participate<br />

in Prayer Force One, you will look good, keep in<br />

shape and fly high.<br />

Look good!<br />

• <strong>The</strong> goal of this new prayer outreach team is<br />

to point to Christ. We know that through<br />

Christ’s suffering and death we are now able<br />

to access God our Fa<strong>the</strong>r through prayer. Both<br />

recipients of prayer and those praying look and<br />

feel better when focused on <strong>the</strong> Savior.<br />

Faith in Shape!<br />

• Have you ever felt uncomfortable with your<br />

faith? Unsure how to do what you know is<br />

right? Afraid to offer prayer to someone in<br />

need? Afraid to ask someone to pray with you?<br />

It’s ok to let those days go. Prayer Force One<br />

is challenging you to get your faith in shape.<br />

Start good prayer practices, by practicing<br />

prayer. Combat <strong>the</strong> challenge of growing<br />

healthy in prayer by joining in prayer one<br />

Saturday a month.<br />

Fly High!<br />

• Pray for <strong>the</strong> prayer outreach team – Prayer<br />

Force One<br />

• Bring your prayer requests to <strong>the</strong> team. One<br />

Saturday a month <strong>the</strong> Prayer Force One<br />

prayer team will be at <strong>the</strong> church to receive<br />

your prayer requests by phone, written request<br />

or in person. Please remember that <strong>the</strong>y are<br />

here to serve you and want to share in your<br />

thoughts and concerns.<br />

• Expect results. God hears prayer. God wants<br />

us to pray. When our faith-life becomes<br />

healthy, so does our entire life … lift your<br />

prayer concerns, thanksgiving and praise to<br />

<strong>the</strong> Lord – Fly High with Prayer Force One.<br />

For more information, contact Pastor Barich or<br />

Deaconess Nunes at 312.642.7172.


WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY<br />

1<br />

2<br />

6<br />

Spoken Eucharist 7 AM<br />

13<br />

Spoken Eucharist 7 AM<br />

20<br />

Spoken Eucharist 7 AM<br />

Vacation Bible School<br />

8:30 AM – 12 NN<br />

27<br />

Spoken Eucharist 7 AM<br />

7<br />

Girl Scouts 4:30 PM<br />

14<br />

21<br />

Vacation Bible School<br />

8:30 AM – 12 NN<br />

<strong>50</strong>+ Luncheon Group –<br />

Chicago Botanic Gardens<br />

9 AM<br />

8<br />

July-August Messenger<br />

deadline<br />

15<br />

Faith Legacy Ministries<br />

Seminar 10 AM –<br />

12NN; 2 – 4 PM<br />

Near North Singles<br />

Bible Study 7:30 PM<br />

22<br />

Vacation Bible School<br />

8:30 AM – 12 NN<br />

28 29 30<br />

Community Meals # 2<br />

9 Old Town Art Fair<br />

Community Meals # 4<br />

Foot Clinic 11 AM<br />

16<br />

Community Meals # 5<br />

Faith Legacy Ministries<br />

Seminar 3 – 5 PM<br />

23<br />

Community Meals # 6<br />

“Prayer Force One”<br />

10:45 AM<br />

Community Meals #1<br />

June 2007<br />

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY<br />

1<br />

6<br />

Services of Worship –<br />

Holy Eucharist 8:30 & 11 AM<br />

Sunday School & Toddlin’ to Jesus 9:45 AM<br />

Adult Forum: “Experiencing God” 9:45 AM<br />

Youth Group 10 AM<br />

Alcoholics Anon 4:30 & 6 PM<br />

13<br />

Services of Worship –<br />

Holy Eucharist 8:30 & 11 AM<br />

Sunday School & Toddlin’ to Jesus 9:45 AM<br />

Adult Forum: “Experiencing God” 9:45 AM<br />

Alcoholics Anon 4:30 & 6 PM<br />

20<br />

Services of Worship –<br />

Holy Eucharist 8:30 & 11 AM<br />

Sunday School & Toddlin’ to Jesus 9:45 AM<br />

Adult Forum: “Experiencing God” 9:45 AM<br />

Alcoholics Anon 4:30 & 6 PM<br />

27 DAY OF PENTECOST<br />

Festival Services of Worship –<br />

Holy Eucharist 8:30 & 11 AM<br />

Reception of New Members 11 AM<br />

Sunday School & Toddlin’ to Jesus 9:45 AM<br />

Alcoholics Anon 4:30 & 6 PM<br />

8<br />

7<br />

Alcoholics Anon 7 PM<br />

14<br />

Board of Elders 6 PM<br />

Church Council 7 PM<br />

Alcoholics Anon 7 PM<br />

21<br />

Alcoholics Anon 7 PM<br />

28 MEMORIAL DAY<br />

Church Office closed<br />

Alcoholics Anon 7 PM<br />

Noon Study Group 12 NN<br />

8<br />

Noon Study Group 12 NN<br />

15<br />

Noon Study Group – 12 NN<br />

Board of Worship & Music 7 PM<br />

22<br />

Noon Study Group – 12 NN<br />

29<br />

Noon Study Group – 12 NN


WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY<br />

2<br />

Spoken Eucharist 7 AM<br />

Life-Line Stroke Screening<br />

8:30 AM – 5 PM<br />

9<br />

Spoken Eucharist 7 AM<br />

Board of Deacons 6:30 PM<br />

No Choir Rehearsal<br />

16<br />

Spoken Eucharist 7 AM<br />

Board of Christian Education<br />

6:30 PM<br />

No Choir Rehearsal<br />

23<br />

Spoken Eucharist 7 AM<br />

First Saint Paul’s Choir<br />

Rehearsal 7:30 PM<br />

30<br />

Spoken Eucharist 7 AM<br />

First Saint Paul’s Choir<br />

Rehearsal 7:30 PM<br />

3<br />

GIFT Class #3 7 PM<br />

10<br />

Girl Scouts 4:30 PM<br />

GIFT Class #4 7 PM<br />

17 ASCENSION DAY<br />

<strong>50</strong>+ Luncheon Group<br />

12 NN<br />

GIFT Class #5 7 PM<br />

24<br />

Girl Scouts 4:30 PM<br />

GIFT Class #6 7 PM<br />

31<br />

4<br />

11<br />

Near North Singles<br />

Bible Study 7:30 PM<br />

18<br />

25<br />

Near North Singles<br />

Bible Study 7:30 PM<br />

5<br />

Community Meals # 5<br />

12<br />

Community Meals # 6<br />

Foot Clinic 11 AM<br />

19<br />

Community Meals # 1<br />

Mom’s Lunch 12 NN<br />

at Hong Kong Bay on Wells<br />

26<br />

Community Meals # 3<br />

“Prayer Force One”<br />

10:45 AM<br />

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY<br />

3 HOLY TRINITY<br />

Festival Services of Worship –<br />

Holy Eucharist 8:30 & 11 AM<br />

Alcoholics Anon 4:30 & 6 PM<br />

10 Old Town Art Fair – No Parking in Lot<br />

Services of Worship – 8:30 & 11 AM<br />

Alcoholics Anon 4:30 & 6 PM<br />

17<br />

Services of Worship – 8:30 & 11 AM<br />

Alcoholics Anon 4:30 & 6 PM<br />

24<br />

Services of Worship – 8:30 & 11 AM<br />

Adult Forum: “MemberConnect” –<br />

Pat Baehler & Brian Steiling 9:45 AM<br />

Alcoholics Anon 4:30 & 6 PM<br />

10<br />

10<br />

4<br />

Alcoholics Anon 7 PM<br />

11<br />

Alcoholics Anon 7 PM<br />

18<br />

Vacation Bible School<br />

8:30 AM – 12 NN<br />

Alcoholics Anon 7 PM<br />

25<br />

Alcoholics Anon 7 PM<br />

5<br />

Noon Study Group 12 NN<br />

12<br />

Noon Study Group – 12 NN<br />

19<br />

Vacation Bible School<br />

8:30 AM – 12 NN<br />

26<br />

Noon Study Group – 12 NN


THOSE WHO SERVE IN GOD’S HOUSE IN MAY<br />

DATE TIME ALTAR GUILD COMMUNION ASSISTANTS<br />

05/06 8:30 AM Ca<strong>the</strong>rine and Kirk Clousson M. Knoblauch/J. Ramirez/G. Svebakken<br />

11 AM Barbara Hart/TBA R. Reisenleiter/C. Goers/T. Thomas<br />

05/13 8:30 AM Marilyn Dungan/Darlene Fahrenkrog T. Webb/A. Dahm/P. Fahrenkrog<br />

11 AM Susan Aarup/Julia Hach B. Chandler/R. McEwen/G. Pothast<br />

05/20 8:30 AM Elaine and Mike Gawlik S. Garneski/W. Heintzen/M. Knoblauch<br />

11 AM Lori Flagler/Julia Hach R. Reisenleiter/C. Goers/T. Thomas<br />

05/27 8:30 AM Virginia Heumann/Beverly White J. Ramirez/G. Svebakken/T. Webb<br />

11 AM Susan Aarup/Sandy Lawrence B. Chandler/R. McEwen/G. Pothast<br />

DATE TIME LECTORS COUNTERS<br />

05/06 8:30 AM John Menet Mark Knoblauch/John Menet<br />

11 AM Cindy Goers Peggy Cassidy/Karol Moller<br />

05/13 8:30 AM Mark Wimer Pam Kaji/Lucille Nedved<br />

11 AM Nina Whitsel Millie Holland/Ruth Martin<br />

05/20 8:30 AM Joel Friend Amy Hendricksen/Albert Vollrath<br />

11 AM Peter Chan Jane Meyer/Lucille Nedved<br />

05/27 8:30 AM Arlene Dahm Neil & Marilyn Dungan/Russ Reisenleiter<br />

11 AM Ben Chandler Peggy Cassidy/Deb Mitrenga<br />

USHERS<br />

8:30 AM 11:00 AM<br />

Kirk Clousson – Head Usher Mark Franke<br />

Ca<strong>the</strong>rine Clousson Roseann Hubbard<br />

Joel Friend Dona Lutz<br />

Mike Gawlik Michael Siebert<br />

Thomas & Carolyn Varney<br />

DATE CHURCH OFFICE ASSISTANTS DEACON/ELDER FOR SERVICE<br />

8:30 AM 11:00 AM<br />

05/05 Roseann Hubbard 05/06 Dan Hendricksen David Rogner<br />

05/12 Betty Dhondy 05/13 Jan Seefeldt Barbara Hart<br />

05/19 Russ Reisenleiter 05/20 TBD Barbara Hart<br />

05/26 Pam Kaji 05/27 Joel Friend Gary Flagler<br />

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THOSE WHO SERVE IN GOD’S HOUSE IN JUNE<br />

DATE TIME ALTAR GUILD COMMUNION ASSISTANTS<br />

06/03 8:30 AM Jean Andre/Judy Mason A. Dahm/P. Fahrenkrog/S. Garneski<br />

11 AM TBA J. Lucey/C. Goers/T. Thomas<br />

06/10 11 AM Lori Flagler/Barbara Hart B. Chandler/R. McEwen/G. Pothast<br />

06/17 8:30 AM Ca<strong>the</strong>rine & Kirk Clousson W. Heintzen/M. Knoblauch/J. Ramirez<br />

06/24 11 AM Julia Hach/Sandy Lawrence J. Lucey/C. Goers/T. Thomas<br />

DATE TIME LECTORS COUNTERS<br />

06/03 8:30 AM Michael Leonhardt Arlene Dahm/Paul Fahrenkrog/Mark Knoblauch<br />

11 AM Richard Eisenhardt Dorothy Hagen/Lucille Nedved/Pat Noble<br />

06/10 8:30 AM Amy Hendricksen Eric Ause/John Chaveriat<br />

11 AM Richard Allen Jan Loesch/Jody Lucey<br />

06/17 8:30 AM Mark Knoblauch Ann Hallberg/Valerie Stodden<br />

11 AM Lisa Riehm Peggy Cassidy/Karol Moller<br />

06/24 8:30 AM William Clark Mark Knoblauch/John Menet<br />

11 AM Kelli Corkle Millie Holland/Ruth Martin<br />

USHERS<br />

8:30 AM 11:00 AM<br />

Susan Jacobs – Head Usher David Benck – Head Usher<br />

Mark & Melissa Wimer Karol Moller<br />

Matt & Sarah Zaute Grant Pothast<br />

DATE CHURCH OFFICE ASSISTANTS DEACON/ELDER FOR SERVICE<br />

8:30 AM 11:00 AM<br />

06/02 Sandy Wilborn 06/03 Gene Svebakken David Rogner<br />

06/09 Vicki Ladage 06/10 Dan Hendricksen TBA<br />

06/16 Russ Reisenleiter 06/17 Jan Seefeldt Barbara Hart<br />

06/23 Roseann Hubbard 06/24 Joel Friend Gary Flagler<br />

06/30 Betty Dhondy


May<br />

JOIN US SUNDAY MORNINGS AT<br />

ADULT FORUMS!<br />

9:45 - 10:45 AM<br />

06 EASTER 5 Experiencing God<br />

13 EASTER 6 Experiencing God<br />

20 EASTER 7 Experiencing God<br />

June<br />

24 PENTECOST 4 MemberConnect<br />

<strong>The</strong> Experiencing God video series<br />

is designed to jumpstart discussions<br />

about who God is and how God acts<br />

in individual lives and <strong>the</strong> world.<br />

Ten top scholars and teachers of<br />

<strong>the</strong> Church help us navigate <strong>the</strong><br />

fundamental questions of our faith.<br />

Join us for <strong>the</strong> remaining 3 sessions.<br />

Join us for an introduction to<br />

MemberConnect - a passwordprotected<br />

website to help you share<br />

documents, post announcements<br />

and more.<br />

Near North Singles<br />

Bible Study<br />

11 & 25 May<br />

15 June<br />

7:30 PM at <strong>the</strong> Church<br />

SUNDAY MORNING SMALL GROUP<br />

LUKE FOR EVERYONE<br />

<strong>The</strong> goal of this Sunday morning small group is to provide a positive,<br />

spiritually edifying experience in <strong>the</strong> word that that not only builds<br />

faith but also equips readers to serve. <strong>The</strong>re is nothing to prepare for in<br />

advance.<br />

This study group will meet in <strong>the</strong> Church Lounge Sunday mornings<br />

from 10 – 10:45 AM during <strong>the</strong> educational hour in April, May and<br />

June, 2007. This new Sunday session is open to all who want to come.<br />

Do you still need a book - LUKE FOR EVERYONE?<br />

YOU CAN PURCHASE ONE IN THE NARTHEX FOR $15<br />

ALL ARE WELCOME AND INVITED TO ATTEND<br />

If you’re interested in additional opportunities to participate in our<br />

city-wide small group studies, please contact Deaconess Brenna<br />

Nunes at 312.642.7172<br />

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Join us for <strong>50</strong>+!<br />

<strong>50</strong>+ is <strong>the</strong> fellowship group for members and<br />

friends of First Saint Paul’s Church. <strong>The</strong>re are no<br />

strict age parameters for <strong>the</strong> group and persons<br />

both sides of <strong>50</strong> are most welcome. One rule of<br />

thumb: If you feel comfortable, <strong>the</strong> group is for<br />

you. Our next events are:<br />

Thursday, 17 May 17, 12 Noon<br />

<strong>The</strong> possibilities are ENDLESS!<br />

Our group is deciding what<br />

May will look like.<br />

An outing to a local “site”....<br />

pizza party at 1301 ... our program?<br />

Watch <strong>the</strong> weekly bulletin.<br />

Thursday, 21 June -- All day outing<br />

<strong>50</strong>+ Lunch Group’s Second Annual Chicago<br />

Botanic Garden Field Trip!<br />

Arrive at First Saint Paul’s at 9 AM, sharp,<br />

for bus departure to <strong>the</strong> Garden.<br />

Depart <strong>the</strong> Botanical Garden at 4 PM.<br />

Cost: $25 for bus transportation.<br />

Extras: Entry, tram ride and lunch...on your own.<br />

Last year, our group had a terrific time.<br />

This year, we expect no less!!!<br />

JOIN US ON THE BEACH<br />

First Saint Paul’s singles<br />

group, Near North Singles, has<br />

two beach volleyball teams that<br />

will play at Oak Street Beach on<br />

Sunday afternoons. If you are<br />

looking for ano<strong>the</strong>r reason enjoy<br />

<strong>the</strong> busy Chicago beach atmosphere,<br />

bring a hat, a drink and<br />

a blanket and meet us on <strong>the</strong><br />

beach. <strong>The</strong> schedule begins<br />

Sunday, 10 June. Game times will be posted<br />

on <strong>the</strong> white board in <strong>the</strong> Church nar<strong>the</strong>x<br />

each Sunday morning. To participate in o<strong>the</strong>r<br />

singles activities, email Deaconess Nunes at<br />

deaconunes@yahoo.com, or visit our church<br />

website www.fspauls.org, to view upcoming<br />

events.<br />

Thank you for<br />

“Caring and<br />

Sharing”<br />

Thanks to <strong>the</strong> many members and<br />

friends who supported our Lent 2007<br />

“Caring and Sharing” ministry. We have<br />

received a total of $14,856 for <strong>the</strong> following:<br />

Career Transitions Center $1,556;<br />

Doctors Without Borders $1,617; <strong>The</strong><br />

Servant’s Heart $2,605; <strong>The</strong> Voice of Care<br />

$1,631; Chicagoland Lu<strong>the</strong>ran Educational<br />

Foundation $1,669; First Saint<br />

Paul’s Community Meals Ministry $5,778.<br />

We greatly appreciate your generous response.<br />

May God bless you for your gifts<br />

of love.


Save <strong>the</strong> Date!<br />

OKTOBERfest 2007<br />

Saturday, 29 September<br />

5 – 10 PM<br />

Now accepting Silent Auction Items:<br />

please start collecting donations to bring to <strong>the</strong> church.<br />

I AM THANKFUL<br />

FOR THE TEENAGER who is complaining about doing dishes<br />

BECAUSE IT MEANS she is at home and not on <strong>the</strong> streets<br />

FOR THE TAXES I PAY<br />

BECAUSE IT MEANS I am employed<br />

FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY<br />

BECAUSE IT MEANS I have been surrounded by friends<br />

FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A BIT TOO SNUG<br />

BECAUSE IT MEANS I have enough to eat<br />

FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING AND WINDOWS THAT NEED FIXING<br />

BECAUSE IT MEANS I have a home<br />

FOR THE PARKING SPOT AT THE FAR END OF THE LOT<br />

BECAUSE IT MEANS I can walk<br />

FOR THE ONE BEHIND ME IN CHURCH WHO SINGS OFF KEY<br />

BECAUSE IT MEANS I can hear<br />

FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING<br />

BECAUSE IT MEANS I have clo<strong>the</strong>s to wear<br />

FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES<br />

BECAUSE IT MEANS I have been capable of working hard<br />

FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS<br />

BECAUSE IT MEANS I am alive<br />

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FIRST SAINT PAUL’S<br />

EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH<br />

1301 N LASALLE CHICAGO IL 60610<br />

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Vacation Bible School<br />

Summer Camp<br />

18 - 25 June 2007<br />

8:30 AM - 12 NOON<br />

see page 3 for details<br />

Nonprofit Organization<br />

U. S. Postage<br />

P A I D<br />

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS<br />

PERMIT No. 5887

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