July 2013 - St. Peter's United Church of Christ
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“The Cornerstone”<br />
Newsletter<br />
<strong>July</strong> <strong>2013</strong><br />
<strong>St</strong>. Peter’s <strong>Church</strong> is a member <strong>of</strong> the Illinois Conference <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>United</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Christ</strong>, a covenanting community promoting<br />
congregational health, vitality and pursuing God’s peace and justice.<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Peter’s <strong>United</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Christ</strong><br />
125 W. <strong>Church</strong> <strong>St</strong>. Elmhurst, IL 60126<br />
(630) 530-6000; www.stpeterselmhurst.org<br />
Rev. Dr. Rich Wolf, Senior Pastor - ext. 213<br />
Rev. Jeanne Murawski, Associate Pastor - ext. 211<br />
Rev. Dr. Robert L. Randall, Pastor Emeritus - ext. 216<br />
Mrs. Karen King, Director <strong>of</strong> Children’s Ministries - ext. 215<br />
Mrs. Claudia Burgener, Interim Dir. Children’s Ministries - ext. 215<br />
Mrs. Jean Moser, Director <strong>of</strong> Music Ministries<br />
Mr. Matthew Hogan, Organist / <strong>St</strong>. Peter’s Bells<br />
Ms. Jennifer Petkus, Children’s Music Assistant<br />
Ms. Judy Molter, Office Manager - ext. 100<br />
Mrs. Jan Edgley, Bookkeeper - ext. 212<br />
Mr. Patrick Gibbons, Custodian Page 1<br />
<strong>2013</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Council Officers<br />
President: Scott Ahlgrim<br />
Vice President: Candy Bristol<br />
Secretary: Claudia Burgener<br />
Treasurer: Tricia McColl<br />
Financial Secretary: Connie Zillig<br />
Elders:<br />
Scott Ahlgrim<br />
Jill Graves<br />
Betsy Aldred<br />
Claudia Burgener<br />
Dawn Feldt<br />
Linda Nunamaker<br />
Deacons:<br />
Gene Losey<br />
Connie Zillig<br />
Tricia McColl<br />
Candy Bristol<br />
Barbara Clarke<br />
Robert Baird<br />
Trustees:<br />
Daniel Caudy Pat Porep<br />
Ralph Westendorf Chris Heath<br />
Tom Wilkin Arnie <strong>St</strong>ein<br />
Sunday Worship at <strong>St</strong>. Peter’s<br />
07-07 9:30 am Worship & SSS<br />
07-14 9:30 am Worship & SSS<br />
07-21 9:30 am Worship & SSS<br />
07-28 9:30 am Worship & SSS<br />
Summer Office Hours:<br />
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.<br />
Monday through Friday<br />
(May 28th - August 30th)<br />
,God is still speaking<br />
at <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Peter's</strong> <strong>United</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Christ</strong><br />
"“Never place a period where God has<br />
placed a comma"- (Gracie Allen)<br />
From Dr. Rich Wolf<br />
Summer blessings to you! Ah, summertime. When the church programs grind to<br />
a sleepy pace, our ministries shut down for the season, and the lay and clergy<br />
leadership go into hibernation until being re-born in the fall. Not on your life! From<br />
the 150 kids at VBS, to youth mission trips, to major transformations, <strong>St</strong>. Peter’s is<br />
very much a place <strong>of</strong> excitement and energy this summer. I recently attended the<br />
Illinois Conference – UCC Annual Meeting/Celebration. The Keynote speaker was<br />
Dr. Diana Butler-Bass, a noted theologian and author. Many things that she said<br />
about spiritual renewal piqued my interest, but I particularly appreciated her<br />
comment on the difference between change and transformation. She said that<br />
change just happens, but transformation is intentional. As a mid-summer’s FYI,<br />
I share with you several <strong>of</strong> the transformational moments in the recent life <strong>of</strong> our<br />
congregation…<br />
Karen King, our Director <strong>of</strong> Children’s Ministries, has been granted a medical<br />
leave <strong>of</strong> absence. Please keep Karen and her family in your prayers as she<br />
continues her struggles with Cancer.<br />
In Karen’s absence, church member and retired educator Claudia Burgener<br />
will be serving as our Children’s Ministries Interim. Please welcome Claudia to<br />
this new role when you see her.<br />
I thank you for my service <strong>of</strong> installation and reception on June 2, and look<br />
forward to many years together as pastor and congregation. The $875 from<br />
the service’s <strong>of</strong>fering collection was given to, and was much appreciated by,<br />
the Elmhurst Walk-In Ministry.<br />
To transform the lives <strong>of</strong> our young people, and the people they serve on our<br />
behalf through their mission trips, the Core Missions Team has granted $10,000<br />
to the SYF mission trips, encouraging the youth and their leaders to “dream big”<br />
for the next two years.<br />
Part <strong>of</strong> the mission <strong>of</strong> our Endowment Fund, is to use a portion <strong>of</strong> the generated<br />
earnings for special ministries and projects. Refurbishment <strong>of</strong> our bell tower,<br />
a new church telephone system, and providing the stipend for a seminary<br />
intern to begin this fall are among the Fund’s recipients this year, having been<br />
approved by our Board <strong>of</strong> Deacons and <strong>Church</strong> Council. I am extremely excited<br />
and blessed to share the news about the latest project. One <strong>of</strong> our members<br />
began exploring what we, as a church, might do to address the gun violence<br />
epidemic in the city <strong>of</strong> Chicago. With two <strong>of</strong> our sister congregations (Covenant<br />
(Continued on page 2)
Page 2 From Dr. Rich Wolf <strong>July</strong> <strong>2013</strong> “Cornerstone”<br />
From Dr. Rich Wolf<br />
(Continued from page 1)<br />
UCC in South Holland, and Park Manor UCC on Chicago’s Southside) we will<br />
begin a partnership to assist with the “Young Prophets” ministry. Already<br />
successful at Covenant <strong>Church</strong>, this youth empowerment program will be<br />
planted at Park Manor, one <strong>of</strong> the main areas affected by the neighborhood<br />
violence epidemic. <strong>St</strong>. Peter’s will be granting $25,000 (!) to get the program<br />
going. We also hope to become a partner congregation with Park Manor in a<br />
number <strong>of</strong> other ways.<br />
The <strong>Church</strong> Council participated in a day-long <strong>of</strong>f-site time <strong>of</strong> reflection, with<br />
the theme: “Holy GPS—where are we going, and how do we get there.” Action<br />
plans were devised, and you will be hearing about their implementation soon.<br />
The “Just Do It!” list for the church’s future is reflective <strong>of</strong> the vision and input<br />
from the congregation that has developed over the past few years. These<br />
action items are also in keeping with our mission statement: “Love God.<br />
Nurture Faith. Share Gifts.”<br />
Here’s the just-do-it list:<br />
<br />
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Provide adequate directional signage throughout the building.<br />
Create a membership growth and marketing team.<br />
Make disciples, not just members (congregational spiritual growth)<br />
Infuse more storytelling/testimony <strong>of</strong> transformed lives in our<br />
worship and communication.<br />
Create a technology team.<br />
Summer: a time to kick back and relax? Nope. We’re just getting warmed up!<br />
God’s Peace,<br />
Dr. Rich Wolf<br />
Senior Pastor<br />
Three <strong>of</strong> our Class <strong>of</strong> <strong>2013</strong> Confirmand’s names<br />
were missing from<br />
the June Cornerstone!<br />
Our apologies and Congratulations to:<br />
Nick Trapani, Evan Weiger,<br />
and Creighton Wolff!<br />
May you grow in faith.<br />
May we as a church welcome you<br />
and help you to love<br />
and serve God.<br />
Dr. Wolf can be reached at : 630-530-6000, ext. 213 or by e-mail at: rwolf@stpeterselmhurst.org<br />
Pastor Jeanne is taking a Sabbath month during June.<br />
Her first Sunday back will be <strong>July</strong> 7.
<strong>July</strong> <strong>2013</strong> “Cornerstone”<br />
Growing and Learning<br />
Page 3<br />
Growing a <strong>Church</strong>…<br />
As many <strong>of</strong> us watch our flower and vegetable gardens grow<br />
this summer, we may turn our thoughts to the question:<br />
“How do you grow a church?”<br />
In their recent consideration <strong>of</strong> this question,<br />
the <strong>Church</strong> Council is aware that growing a church<br />
is an intentional process. In addition to being led by the<br />
Spirit, congregations seeking growth need to consider<br />
community demographics, telling the <strong>St</strong>. Peter’s story<br />
in a variety <strong>of</strong> ways, sharing our vision with those inside<br />
and outside the church, and enlisting the worshipping<br />
community in the ministry <strong>of</strong> growth. The Council has voted<br />
to form a ministry team to drive this process.<br />
The “Membership Growth and Marketing Team”<br />
will be formed to lead all evangelism and<br />
information/communication ministries.<br />
If you have gifts in the areas <strong>of</strong> hospitality, marketing,<br />
or telling the <strong>St</strong>. Peter’s story, this team is calling you.<br />
All those interested in learning more about church growth,<br />
and leading the effort to make it happen, are invited to<br />
become part <strong>of</strong> the M&M Team.<br />
Please sign up on the kiosk in the lobby,<br />
or contact Dr. Rich Wolf.<br />
Dr. Wolf can be reached at : 630-530-6000, ext. 213<br />
or by e-mail at: rwolf@stpeterselmhurst.org<br />
A View<br />
From the Pew...<br />
I had the privilege <strong>of</strong> attending the<br />
49th Illinois Conference “Celebration”<br />
at the Double Tree Hotel in Oak Brook<br />
on June 14th and 15th. There was a<br />
minister present from the church in<br />
Angola that we help support. That<br />
means as a partner we supply funds<br />
and an occasional missionary. The<br />
church in Angola has a long history<br />
and held on during a twenty year war.<br />
There was no significant legislation<br />
passed this year. General Synod is<br />
meeting in late June, 28th thru<br />
<strong>July</strong> 2nd and everyone is waiting to<br />
see what comes from that.<br />
The biggest change this year was<br />
the number <strong>of</strong> youth present, around<br />
sixty. They were under the able<br />
leadership <strong>of</strong> Martha Mendoza from<br />
the First Congregational <strong>Church</strong> here<br />
in Elmhurst. It would be nice to see<br />
youth from <strong>St</strong>. Peter’s UCC attend<br />
next June in Springfield, IL.<br />
Audrey Westphal,<br />
Delegate for Peter’s UCC <strong>of</strong> Elmhurst
Page 4 Our <strong>Church</strong> Family <strong>July</strong> <strong>2013</strong> “Cornerstone”<br />
Please keep these individuals and<br />
families in your prayers:<br />
Karen King,<br />
Gil Wolter,<br />
Sue Markuson,<br />
Marion Winkley,<br />
William Randall<br />
(father <strong>of</strong> Dr. Bob Randall),<br />
Carol Germanos,<br />
Paula Molter,<br />
Peter Markuson,<br />
Russ Weigand,<br />
and Jill Graves.<br />
To add someone to our Prayer List<br />
please contact the <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />
Please let us know…<br />
when you,<br />
or someone in your family,<br />
are admitted to a hospital.<br />
This will help your pastors find you<br />
when they come to <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
support and encouragement<br />
during your stay.<br />
If you have a change <strong>of</strong> address,<br />
or a change in your contact<br />
information (phone number or e-mail<br />
address) please let the <strong>of</strong>fice know.<br />
A Celebration <strong>of</strong> Birth<br />
Congratulations to<br />
Liz Downey<br />
on the birth <strong>of</strong> her first grandson,<br />
Clark Eaton Downey,<br />
born May 30th to<br />
James & Kristi Downey.<br />
Congratulations to<br />
Jay & Sarah (Bristol) Gould,<br />
on the birth <strong>of</strong> their son,<br />
Dane Kenton Gould,<br />
born June 15th.<br />
Dane’s big sister and brother are<br />
Siena & Caden.<br />
Proud grandparents are<br />
Kenne & Candy Bristol.<br />
Celebration <strong>of</strong> Baptism<br />
On Sunday, June 30th<br />
Carson Joseph Barth,<br />
son <strong>of</strong><br />
Kevin & Tricia Barth,<br />
was baptized by Dr. Wolf,<br />
and welcomed by the congregation.<br />
Carson’s godparents are<br />
Jennifer Maul and Robert Barth<br />
Loss and Remembrance<br />
We remember<br />
Lou Farcus<br />
who passed away June 18th.<br />
He is survived by his beloved wife <strong>of</strong><br />
31 years, Edie, and their children<br />
and grandchildren.<br />
Congratulations to the<br />
Class <strong>of</strong> <strong>2013</strong>!<br />
Kimberly Cheffer graduated<br />
Phi Beta Kappa<br />
and<br />
Magna Cum Laude<br />
from Illinois Wesleyan University.<br />
Congratulations Kimberly!<br />
Memorials & Gifts<br />
have been received for:<br />
The Memorial Fund<br />
in memory <strong>of</strong> Karen Gray ,<br />
Otto & Dorothy Grobe<br />
from Roger Grobe.<br />
The Caring Presence Fund<br />
in memory <strong>of</strong> Les Wolf<br />
from<br />
Kent & Susie Sands,<br />
Miriam Handke,<br />
Nancy Pasternock,<br />
and Kenne & Candy Bristol.<br />
The Food Pantry<br />
from Joan Nicklas.<br />
The <strong>St</strong>. Peter’s Knitters<br />
The knitters met in June at<br />
the home <strong>of</strong> Lois Jones while<br />
the VBS program was running.<br />
The knitters were treated to a<br />
demonstration <strong>of</strong> spinning by<br />
guest Cindy Bennish from the<br />
West Suburban Spinning<br />
Guild. What an education for<br />
the group! A big THANK YOU<br />
goes to Lois and Cindy for<br />
arranging such a special event.<br />
The <strong>St</strong>. Peter’s Knitters<br />
continue to meet on the<br />
second Wednesday <strong>of</strong> the<br />
month and will return to the<br />
church for the <strong>July</strong> meeting.<br />
Congratulations to our <strong>2013</strong><br />
Women's Retreat Sunshine Girls!<br />
Mary Donahue and Krystine Rydz
<strong>July</strong> <strong>2013</strong> “Cornerstone”<br />
<strong>Church</strong> Council / Business<br />
Page 5<br />
Council Briefs from <strong>St</strong>. Peter’s UCC Council meeting <strong>of</strong> 6/18/<strong>2013</strong>.<br />
(for more details, the complete minutes will be posted on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall)<br />
The following items are summary items from the June Council Meeting:<br />
Treasurer’s Report<br />
Operating fund balance $70,103.06<br />
All bills have been paid to date<br />
Secretary’s Report<br />
We welcomed our confirmation class <strong>of</strong> 19 into membership on May 5th.<br />
Average weekly attendance for May <strong>2013</strong> was 210. Average weekly attendance for May 2012 was 203.<br />
<strong>Church</strong> membership as <strong>of</strong> May 31, <strong>2013</strong> was 958 with 1 removal.<br />
President’s Report<br />
Prayers for strength and recovery continue for Karen King who will be taking a medical leave <strong>of</strong> absence.<br />
Claudia Burgener will be overseeing <strong>St</strong>. Peter’s Children’s Ministries during Karen’s absence.<br />
Mary Donahue has volunteered to serve as co-chair with Jane <strong>St</strong>ephens-Smith <strong>of</strong> the cemetery committee.<br />
Tim Lothian has completed his Eagle Scout beautification project.<br />
Committee Reports<br />
Deacons<br />
A request for Endowment Funds has been submitted and approved by council. $25,000.00 will fund a grant to<br />
address youth on youth violence. The grant to Covenant UCC in South Holland will be used to plant the successful<br />
Young Prophets program at Park Manor UCC on the far south side.<br />
The core mission team has met the current shortfall <strong>of</strong> funds experienced by our SYF mission group.<br />
$10,000.00 has been given to <strong>of</strong>fset costs for this year’s trip to Sunset Gap and to provide seed money for “think big”<br />
opportunities <strong>of</strong> the future.<br />
Elders<br />
August 4 - Called to Care will celebrate Lillian Roberts with a birthday celebration at Elmhurst Lexington Square.<br />
Save the Date! September 8 - Homecoming Sunday (Rally Day) sponsored by the Council.<br />
Trustees<br />
Projects in progress include the parlor/and north stairwell ro<strong>of</strong>, lighting retr<strong>of</strong>itting in Room 1.<br />
Bids for stair treads, bell tower louvers, and carpet cleaning are being reviewed.<br />
Income for May <strong>2013</strong> was $27,582.68; May 2012 was $30,398.42.<br />
Expenses for May <strong>2013</strong> were $39,241.09; May 2012 were $37,587.87.<br />
The operating fund balance as <strong>of</strong> May 31, <strong>2013</strong> was $77,103.06.<br />
Missions Paid as <strong>of</strong> June 15th, <strong>2013</strong>: $1,800-Back Bay Mission; $2,500-PADS; $4,000-Adult <strong>Christ</strong>ian Care;<br />
$1,800-Just DuPage; $5,500-Elmhurst College Scholarship; $7,625-OCWM; $1,600-Elmhurst College General Fund;<br />
$2,500-Elmhurst Walk-In Ministry; $1,000-Youth Mission Trip; $5,000-Iliff School <strong>of</strong> Theology.<br />
Other Giving: Souper Bowl <strong>of</strong> Caring-$741.26; Yorkfield Food Pantry-$195; One Great Hour <strong>of</strong> Sharing-$125;<br />
The Lenten Project raised $3,634 for the Elmhurst Walk-in Ministry.<br />
The Easter Sunrise Breakfast raised $356 for the Youth Mission Trip.<br />
Bruce’s Plant Sale for Mission has raised $893 (to date) for the Adult Mission Trip.<br />
The SYF Car Wash raised $819.00<br />
on Father’s Day, June 16th. These<br />
funds will be used for their Mission<br />
trip in August. Thanks to everyone<br />
who helped make this fundraiser a<br />
success!
Page 6 VBS in Pictures <strong>July</strong> <strong>2013</strong> “Cornerstone”<br />
VBS <strong>2013</strong><br />
in pictures<br />
God’s<br />
Everywhere<br />
Fun Fair…<br />
And it was!<br />
Thank<br />
You<br />
to all who<br />
helped<br />
make<br />
this<br />
year’s<br />
VBS<br />
a big<br />
success!<br />
Photos: Kevin Molter
<strong>July</strong> <strong>2013</strong> “Cornerstone”<br />
Children’s Ministries<br />
Page 7<br />
Faith is being sure <strong>of</strong> what we hope for and certain <strong>of</strong> what we do not see. - Hebrews 11:1<br />
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL<br />
This program is designed for children entering grades<br />
Kindergarten, First, and Second Grades. The curriculum will cover<br />
lessons on relating positively to God and others. The children will listen to<br />
stories and watch movies from Mr. Quigley’s Village and Max Lucado.<br />
Take advantage <strong>of</strong> this opportunity to serve the children <strong>of</strong> <strong>St</strong>. Peter’s:<br />
READ a STORY & SHOW A DVD, on a Sunday morning<br />
contact Jan Gooderham @ 630-782-1848.<br />
We will have Family Worship on Sundays when no volunteer is available to lead the class.<br />
Vacation Bible School:<br />
Everywhere FUN FAIR where GOD’S WORLD COMES TOGETHER<br />
was a HUGE success!<br />
A big “THANK YOU!” to everyone who prayed for VBS. The Lord sent us<br />
the perfect leaders and assistants,<br />
the most fabulous teen support team,<br />
the most awesome children, and<br />
the kindest, most thoughtful volunteers who provided the snacks for our 153 children and 50<br />
staff people.<br />
YOU made EVERYWHERE FUN FAIR a success!<br />
The 100 children in the K-5 program enjoyed a week filled with Bible storytelling, crafts, music and<br />
science activities. They learned about depending on God, daring to care (about others), claiming<br />
Jesus (for themselves), and choosing to follow (Jesus). They brought in food for our local Yorkfield<br />
Food Pantry each day to fill our cart.<br />
Our 53 middle school Service Squad went into the community each day to do service, they:<br />
made lunches for PADS<br />
donated $120.00 worth <strong>of</strong> needed items to the Yorkfield Food Pantry<br />
worked with children at Easter Seals<br />
worked with mentally and physically disabled children at Access Sports in Elmhurst<br />
collected and donated $600.00 in quarters to Feed My <strong>St</strong>arving Children<br />
(this will feed 64 children for a whole year)<br />
packed meals at Feed My <strong>St</strong>arving Children<br />
Claudia Burgener will be Interim Director <strong>of</strong> Children’s Ministries while Karen King is on leave. Claudia can be reached at :<br />
630-530-6000, ext. 215 or by e-mail at: kking@stpeterselmhurst.org
Page 8 Music Ministries <strong>July</strong> <strong>2013</strong> “Cornerstone”<br />
From Jean Moser<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Music Ministries<br />
The Sound <strong>of</strong> Music in <strong>July</strong><br />
<strong>July</strong> 7th<br />
We will be hearing some wonderful music<br />
at the worship services during <strong>July</strong>.<br />
Many <strong>of</strong> you know that Matthew Hogan is<br />
not only an exceptional organist, but he<br />
also is a pr<strong>of</strong>essional bassoonist playing in<br />
several orchestras in the Chicago/Indiana<br />
area. Matt will be in the Special Music spot<br />
<strong>of</strong> the service where he will inspire and add<br />
to the service. Accompanying Matt will be<br />
Mary Lou Saville.<br />
<strong>July</strong> 14<br />
<strong>July</strong> 21<br />
<strong>July</strong> 28<br />
A <strong>St</strong>ring group will be joining us in worship<br />
from Oberlin, Ohio. The ensemble is<br />
directed by Peter Slowik, Credo. It promises<br />
to be a wonderful morning experience.<br />
David Miranda, tenor, will bring us a solo<br />
that enriches the message <strong>of</strong> the day and<br />
brings greater understanding to the word<br />
service.<br />
The Men are Coming! Yes, the <strong>St</strong>. Peter’s<br />
Men’s Ensemble are ready to sing, bringing<br />
us the feeling <strong>of</strong> strength and unity.<br />
Make a note for early August:<br />
encoun er is coming!<br />
The Encounter Group is coming to <strong>St</strong>. Peter’s on August 2nd to sing for our congregation.<br />
Please come at 6:30 pm to hear an hour long concert by these young people from Alton, IL.<br />
MISSION - A CHRISTIAN PERFORMANCE GROUP DEDICATED TO SHARING THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS CHRIST<br />
THROUGH THE MINISTRIES OF MUSIC, SERVICE, FELLOWSHIP, AND PARTICIPATION IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH.<br />
OUR HISTORY, WHO WE ARE, WHERE WE GO...<br />
In 1972, the choir director <strong>of</strong> Main <strong>St</strong>reet <strong>United</strong> Methodist <strong>Church</strong> in Alton, Illinois started a small choir made up <strong>of</strong><br />
eleven youth from the church. They called themselves “Love Eleven”. The following year the membership grew to 36. That<br />
year, they prepared a musical entitled “The Encounter”, which ultimately became the <strong>of</strong>ficial name for the group. The<br />
Methodist Annual Conference invited the group to perform that year. A Navy captain heard them sing at the conference and<br />
extended them an invitation to sing at the naval base in Orlando, Florida. Suddenly, the group was on its way to Florida,<br />
where they sang at the base before an audience <strong>of</strong> 1500 service men and women. As part <strong>of</strong> the tour, they performed at<br />
several churches along the route and in the Orlando area.<br />
ENCOUNtER is a group <strong>of</strong> <strong>Christ</strong>ian youth from 9th through 12th grade that represent over 32 churches in the Alton area.<br />
Traditionally, rehearsals have begun each year in January, with the first performance on Easter Sunday at Main <strong>St</strong>reet <strong>United</strong><br />
Methodist <strong>Church</strong>, the sponsor church.<br />
ENCOUNtER is open to any denomination and auditions are not required to become a member. However, a member must have<br />
written permission from his/her parent to join.<br />
ENCOUNtER is not merely a place to sing and have fun. It is a place where<br />
young <strong>Christ</strong>ian people can grow and mature in their relationship with<br />
one another and in their walk with God.<br />
ENCOUNtER is self-supported, earning money through fund-raisers,<br />
contributions and gifts from individuals, businesses,<br />
and organizations in the area.<br />
ENCOUNtER performs 10 to 15 times a<br />
season at local area churches.<br />
*For more information<br />
please call Jean Moser<br />
For more information, contact Jean Moser at 630-325-4368, or jeanlmoser@yahoo.com
<strong>July</strong> <strong>2013</strong> “Cornerstone”<br />
SYF Youth and Mission<br />
Page 9<br />
SYF Mission Trip News<br />
Participants...watch your e-mails for<br />
information regarding the<br />
Mission Trip.<br />
Youth will be Commissioned during the<br />
Worship service on Sunday, <strong>July</strong> 21st.<br />
Mission Trip Dates:<br />
<strong>July</strong> 27 - August 4<br />
Cosby, TN<br />
A Mission<br />
Moment……<br />
Feed My <strong>St</strong>arving Children…..<br />
We had a disappointment in June when the threat <strong>of</strong> unusual storms<br />
cancelled our night…. but we have the replacement date:<br />
Wednesday night – <strong>July</strong> 24 th<br />
8:00 – 9:30 pm<br />
at the Schaumburg Location - 1072 National Pkwy, Schaumburg,<br />
Watch for more details in the Sunday bulletin!<br />
A Special Gift….. For the Youth Mission Trips<br />
Fund-raising has its ups and downs….<br />
the SYF trip this summer feeling the threat<br />
<strong>of</strong> a smaller budget….<br />
Our Core Mission Ministry team invited some<br />
trip representatives to our June meeting…<br />
and with the added direction <strong>of</strong> Dr. Wolf...<br />
the outcome was a gift <strong>of</strong> $10,000<br />
was given to the Youth for this year<br />
and the next few years to allow for<br />
an expanded vision <strong>of</strong> each year’s trip.<br />
We will look forward to their journeys—<br />
mission and spiritually filled!
1 Liz Hickman<br />
2 Brian Reher<br />
3 Sam Marlott<br />
4 Marlene Dunham<br />
Bill Chittenden<br />
Janelle Wanderer<br />
5 Elsie Todd<br />
Jeanne Salvesen-Phillips<br />
Louis Love<br />
6 Art LeBeau<br />
Arlene Urbanek<br />
7 Kevin Down<br />
8 Larry Kieft<br />
Kyle Hinchley<br />
9 Audrey Westphal<br />
Sarah Bingaman<br />
Kristine Bretl<br />
Krista Nunemaker<br />
<strong>Christ</strong>opher Gutierrez<br />
Maddy Peterson<br />
Abbey Templeman<br />
10 Dan Anderson<br />
<strong>Christ</strong>y Soldano<br />
Rachel Foster<br />
11 Lois Casazza<br />
12 Linda <strong>St</strong>olt<br />
Bill Biegel<br />
13 Perry Thompson<br />
Ashley Cheffer<br />
14 Glen Peiffle<br />
15 Lola Moore<br />
16 Bruce Moser<br />
Dagmar Harper<br />
Jerry Harper<br />
Jacob Molter<br />
Barbara Shultz<br />
Judi Goebel<br />
David Lefley<br />
Cathy Bosley<br />
17 Gail Anderson<br />
Bill Rebholz<br />
Zachary <strong>St</strong>arr<br />
18 Lois Jones<br />
Susan Elsey<br />
John Kness<br />
Kyle Wilkin<br />
19 Tyler Sill<br />
Kimberly Cheffer<br />
20 Mary Lou Saville<br />
Tricia Barth<br />
Kevin Pankau<br />
21 Gary Sather<br />
Paula Molter<br />
22 Judy Peto<br />
Karen Westendorf<br />
Kristi <strong>St</strong>earns<br />
23 Bill Shultz<br />
Bob Bretl<br />
24 Dave Miranda<br />
25 Timothy Lothian<br />
Heather George<br />
26 David Dell<br />
Jill Chittenden<br />
28 Holly C<strong>of</strong>fin<br />
Jenna Bichler<br />
29 Bailey Mahoney<br />
30 Elizabeth Postula<br />
Bonnie Petroczky<br />
Joe Urbanek<br />
Caryl Rebholz<br />
31 Lauren Bilbrey<br />
Margaret Sands<br />
Rick Nunemaker<br />
Chris & Colleen Heath<br />
5 years - <strong>July</strong> 6th<br />
(Anniversaries are listed at 5 year increments)<br />
Special<br />
Birthday<br />
Blessings<br />
to<br />
Evelyn<br />
Rusteberg<br />
at the time<br />
<strong>of</strong> her 101st<br />
Birthday<br />
May 28th<br />
Sweets & Social<br />
Birthday Party<br />
Come and<br />
celebrate<br />
with us!<br />
We will<br />
have a special<br />
100th<br />
Birthday Party<br />
Sunday<br />
August 4th,<br />
at 2 pm<br />
for<br />
Lillian<br />
Roberts<br />
at Lexington<br />
Square.<br />
We’ll meet in the Conference Room<br />
on the 7th floor<br />
for dessert and social time<br />
with resident members<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>St</strong>. Peter’s <strong>Church</strong>.<br />
All are welcome!<br />
Please contact Jill Graves at 630-323-7567<br />
for more info.
12-8 EC <strong>St</strong>ring Session<br />
7 PRC Computer Class<br />
7 PRC Computer Class<br />
7 PRC Computer Class<br />
7 PRC Computer Class<br />
7 PRC Computer Class<br />
7 PRC Computer Class<br />
7 PRC Computer Class<br />
12 –8 EC Choir<br />
7 Communion<br />
8 Book Group<br />
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat<br />
9:30 Worship & SSS<br />
14<br />
8 Book Group<br />
9:30 Worship & SSS<br />
21<br />
8 Book Group<br />
9:30 Worship & SSS<br />
Youth Commissioning<br />
28<br />
8 Book Group<br />
9:30 Worship & SSS<br />
Demma Baptism<br />
<strong>July</strong> <strong>2013</strong><br />
1 2 3 4 Offices Closed 5 6<br />
8<br />
15<br />
Newsletter Deadline<br />
22<br />
7 Emmaus Group<br />
29<br />
9<br />
16<br />
7 PRC Computer Class<br />
7 Deacons/Elders/<br />
Trustees<br />
8 Council Meeting<br />
23<br />
30<br />
10<br />
9:30 Knitters<br />
17<br />
7-8:30 Alzheimer<br />
Evening for Adult<br />
Children<br />
24<br />
8-9:30 Feed My<br />
<strong>St</strong>arving Children<br />
in Schaumburg<br />
31<br />
11<br />
6:30 O’Brother<br />
4 Endowment Team<br />
18 19<br />
25<br />
6:30 O’Brother<br />
10 Alzheimer Group<br />
12 13<br />
6:30 Wedding Rehearsal<br />
ABBREVIATIONS:<br />
EC= Elmhurst College<br />
ESS= Eighth, Seventh, Sixth Youth Group - grades 6-8<br />
EWIM = Elmhurst Walk In Ministry<br />
PRC = People’s Resource Center<br />
SSS = Summer Sunday School<br />
SYF = Senior Youth Fellowship - grades 9-12<br />
20<br />
3:30 Westendorf<br />
Wedding<br />
26 27 Youth Mission Trip<br />
7/27 - 8/4 to:<br />
Times and dates<br />
may change...<br />
Please check with<br />
the <strong>of</strong>fice.
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ELMHURST IL 60126<br />
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125 WEST CHURCH STREET × ELMHURST, ILLINOIS 60126 U S POSTAGE<br />
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www.stpeterselmhurst.org<br />
Save the Date!<br />
November 3rd at 2 pm.<br />
Hello Dolly!<br />
at the Drury Lane Theatre<br />
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.<br />
Monday - Friday<br />
(May 28 - August 30)<br />
Tickets are $45<br />
For more information contact<br />
Jill Graves: jill7720@gmail.com<br />
<strong>July</strong> Food Pantry collection:<br />
Bring in your favorite Condiment for the Food Pantry!<br />
Or - checks may be made out to <strong>St</strong>. Peter’s<br />
with “Food Pantry” on the memo line.<br />
To Submit an Article for the next newsletter, or put an event on the<br />
August calendar, please send your information to<br />
jmolter@stpeterselmhurst.org by <strong>July</strong> 15th.<br />
E-Mail: To receive the newsletter by e-mail, or to be removed<br />
from a mailing list, please contact the church <strong>of</strong>fice at 630-530-6000,<br />
or e-mail: jmolter@stpeterselmhurst.org<br />
Mail: To receive the newsletter by first class postage ($10 per year),<br />
contact the church <strong>of</strong>fice or send request to the above e-mail address.<br />
Inside this Issue<br />
Pg 1: From Dr. Rich Wolf<br />
Pg 2: From Dr. Rich Wolf<br />
Pg 3: Growing and Learning<br />
Pg 4: Our <strong>Church</strong> Family<br />
Pg 5: <strong>Church</strong> Council / Business<br />
Pg 6: VBS in Pictures<br />
Pg 7: Children’s Ministries<br />
Pg 8: Music Ministries<br />
Pg 9: SYF Youth and Mission<br />
Enclosures: <strong>July</strong> Calendar & Birthdays