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20 | September 7, 2017 | The New Lenox Patriot Faith
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Exhibitors sought
for the UMC’s
annual flea market
Submitted by United Methodist Church
With the 39th Annual Old Campground
Flea Market around the corner, United Methodist
Church is searching for vendors to sell
items at the event.
The well-advertised outdoor sale is held
from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 at the
wooded grounds of the church at 339 W. Haven
Ave. in New Lenox. The 15-by-20 foot
spaces are available for $30 each.
For application and information, call (815)
485-8271 ext. 53, or register online at www.
umcnl.com.
In Memoriam
Sally A. Voigt
Sally A. Voigt (Wallace), 77, of New
Lenox, died Aug. 21. Sally is survived by her
husband, Jerry Voigt; children Michael Voigt,
Linnea (Bob) Jamski; sister, Bonnie (Paul)
Lowe; and grandchildren Tyler (Christa)
Voigt, Brett Voigt, Chelsea (Dave) Stiles, Alice
Solon, Eden Voigt, Eli Voigt and Arianna
Jamski. Sally was preceded in death by her
parents, George and Velma Wallace (Haven)
and children Jody Voigt and Todd Voigt. Sally
was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in
New Lenox. Family received friends at Kurtz
Memorial Chapel. Interment was private.
Rosemary Knowles
Rosemary Knowles (nee Greene), 88, of
New Lenox, died Aug. 20. Rosemary is survived
by her children Marjorie (Wayne) Babiak
and Terry (Jan) Knowles; grandchildren
Renee Knowles, William Knowles and Matthew
(Amber) Babiak; and great-grandchildren
Amelia and Eloise Babiak. Rosemary
longed to join her beloved husband of 65
years, William who preceded her in death by
five years. Together they were able to enjoy
a long retirement spending time with family
and traveling both in the states and abroad.
A service was held at Abraham Lincoln National
Cemetery in Elwood.
Have someone’s life you’d like to honor? Email
Editor James Sanchez at james@newlenoxpatriot.com
with information about a loved one who
was a part of the New Lenox community.
FAITH BRIEFS
St. Jude Catholic Church (241 W. Second Ave.,
New Lenox)
Remembrance Service
4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24. St.
Jude Elizabeth Ministry invites
all who have been touched by
the loss of a child through infant
death, stillbirth, SIDS, miscarriage,
illness or other childhood
death, failed adoption or infertility.
Comfort, hope and healing
are extended to all. Mothers,
Fathers, Grandparents, Siblings,
Relatives and Friends are encouraged
as we support each
other. To RSVP, email ElizabethMinistryStJudeNL@gmail.
com.
Mass Schedule
7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 7
p.m. Sundays; 7:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday;
5 p.m. Saturdays
and 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays.
Called To Holiness
7-8:30 p.m. every first Monday
of the month. This is a new
young adult faith-sharing group
for Catholics in their 20s or 30s
in the Chicago Southland area.
Its purpose is to grow in our
faith through scripture, discussion
and prayer. For directions
to the meeting location and
more information, contact Jennifer
at calledtoholinessgroup@
gmail.com.
United Methodist Church of New Lenox (339 W.
Haven Ave, New Lenox)
39th Annual Old Campground
Flea Market
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept.
16. Antiques, collectibles, crafts
and more will be sold at United
Methodist Church’s annual
event. The event will take place
at “Grandpa’s Attic” outdoors at
the church. Some of the items
being donated for the sale are:
furniture, appliances, lamps,
shelves, paintings, patio furniture
and tools. All proceeds from
“Grandpa’s Attic” will support
programs and church ministries.
For more information, call (815)
485-8271 ext. 53.
Family Night
5-6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24.
This event is held to help families
grow spiritually together.
You don’t have to be a “traditional
family,” as we benefit
from all ages and family situations.
Enjoy dinner, music and
an activity for Pre-K to adult. It
is a great way to connect with
our church family. RSVP at
evite.me/rNkj3T6A7B.
Worship Schedule
9 and 10:45 a.m. traditional
worship; 10:20 contemporary
worship is held the first and
third Sunday of the month.
Musical Opportunities
Join the vocal choirs, bells
choirs, or praise team. There
are opportunities for children,
teens, and adults. Rehearsals
are on Wednesday or Thursday
evenings. For more information,
call (815) 485-8271.
Chapel Bible Study
7 p.m. every Monday.
Youth Experience Bible Study
9 a.m. Sundays. Study the
bible through interactive lessons.
Explore a story and talk
about what the characters might
have been thinking and feeling
and how that applies to us today.
For more information, call (815)
485-8271.
Wildside
Thursdays starting Sept. 14.
7th and 8th graders will meet
from 6-7:30 p.m. and High
Schoolers from 7 to 8:30 p.m. so
that they will have a half hour
of overlap to bond with each
other, yet have activities geared
specifically for their age groups.
For more information, call (815)
485-8271.
Cool Christians Club
5-6:30 p.m. Sunday, September
10, 17. Enjoy food, fun
and fellowship. This group is
for students in 3rd through 6th
grade.
Lincolnway Christian Church (690 E. Illinois
Highway, New Lenox)
Food Drive
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept.
9. The church will be collecting
for the New Lenox Food Pantry
and Operation Care Package in
front of the Jewel at 475 N. Nelson
Road.
Growth Groups
Growth Groups start the
week of Sept. 11. Check out
the Growth Groups Catalog and
sign up at www.lincolnway.org.
A Matter of Balance Classes
9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays,
Sept. 28-Nov. 16. A Matter of
Balance is designed to reduce
the fear of falling and increase
activity levels among older
adults. Participants learn to set
realistic goals to increase activity,
change their environments
to reduce fall risk factors, and
learn simple exercises to increase
strength and balance.
For more information and registration,
call (815) 462-6493 or
email dmartin@newlenox.net.
Worship Services
9 and 10:30 a.m. Sundays.
HERO Family Support Group
7-8:30 p.m. every Tuesday.
This group is open to anyone
with a family member currently
struggling with addiction, suspected
addiction, or currently
in recovery. Family support
meetings provide helpful tools
and information to better equip
people to help their loved ones
through their struggle. This
group provides a supportive environment
with others who have
had similar experiences and an
opportunity to meet and network
with others.
Grandparents Raising
Grandchildren
6:30-8:30 p.m. the fourth
Thursday of each month. Are
you a grandmother/grandfather/
aunt/uncle or other relative age
55 or older raising a child in
place of their parents? This support
group will assist with social
and emotional support and ideas
to help you cope with the impact
of this role on your health,
emotional well-being, finances,
and family. Social skills groups
are also provided for children
ages 3-12 with a reservation. To
reserve a spot, call Kimberley
Tarcak at the Senior Services
Center of Will County at (815)
740-4225.
New Life Church (500 Gougar Road, New
Lenox)
Worship Services
10 a.m. Sundays. For more information,
call (815) 462-0202.
Intro to New Life
Church staff offers a one-day
Intro to New Life workshop,
which will provide the opportunity
for attendees to engage in
an in-depth dialogue about the
church’s mission, beliefs and
approach to ministry. To register,
sign up at newlifenewlenox.
org or call the church office at
(815) 462-0202.
Revolution Church (1900 Heatherglen Dr., New
Lenox)
Men’s Ministry
7 p.m. every Tuesday. For directions
and more information,
email pastorbilly@therevolutionchurch.org.
Women’s Bible Study
6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays at
a private home in New Lenox.
The theme is “Making the Most
of Your Resources.” For the exact
location, visit www.therevolutionchurch.org.
For more
information, email penny@
therevolutionchurch.org.
Weekly Services
10 a.m Sundays. Services are
held in a casual atmosphere and
feature versatile music including
traditional, contemporary
and country styles. For more
information, visit www.therevolutionchurch.org.
Parkview Christian Church (2121 S.
Schoolhouse Road, New Lenox)
Worship Services
5 p.m. Saturdays; 9 a.m.,
10:30 a.m. and noon Sundays.
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