The Celebrationof the Great 50 Days
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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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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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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 />
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