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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 />

<br />

<br />

<br />

<br />

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.


<strong>St</strong> Peters <strong>United</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Christ</strong> NON-PROFIT ORG<br />

ELMHURST IL 60126<br />

PERMIT NO 19<br />

125 WEST CHURCH STREET × ELMHURST, ILLINOIS 60126 U S POSTAGE<br />

(630)530-6000 125 W <strong>Church</strong> <strong>St</strong> Elmhurst Illinois 60126<br />

PAID<br />

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED<br />

<strong>St</strong>. Peter’s <strong>United</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Christ</strong><br />

DATED MATERIAL<br />

PLEASE DO NOT DELAY DELIVERY<br />

630-530-6000<br />

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

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