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20 | September 21, 2017 | The New Lenox Patriot Faith newlenoxpatriot.com Pastor Column A celebration one should be a part of The Rev. Douglas Hoag Trinity Lutheran Church In commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation of the Church, I would like to extend a cordial invitation you, dear reader, to a viewing of the brand-new action documentary “Martin Luther: The Idea That Changed the World.” It will be shown on Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the AMC Showplace New Lenox 14. Tickets are available for $12 (plus a $1 service charge) and can be obtained online at http://lu thermovie.link/newlenox. On October 31, 1517, an Augustinian monk by the name Martin Luther nailed Attention Builders: Advertise with 22nd Century Media Reach 92,000+ Southwest Suburban homes. ® Contact Lora Healy a document, called the Ninety-Five Theses, to the wooden door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. He had no idea that this would be the igniting spark of a huge firestorm that would shake the foundations of the Church and the Holy Roman Empire. The new film documents the religious, social, and political ramifications of The Reformation. With insights from noted scholars and historians, 16th-century Germany comes to life in live-action re-enactments of pivotal events that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Being a Lutheran, the Reformation is part of my spiritual heritage. I claim the good, the bad, and the ugly, and there was plenty of all of those. Luther was a prolific writer. Most of what he wrote was very good and insightful. These I refer to and use. Some of his writings were dark and (dare I say) very unchristian. These I denounce. But Lutheranism is not about Luther and his writings, or any of his proteges and their writings. It was, and still is, about Jesus Christ! It’s about the Gospel, the good news that Jesus appeased the wrath of God and freed us from the bondages of sin, death, and Satan. He did this by becoming sin for us, dying our death, and crushing the head of Satan. It is appropriated to us, not based on our acceptance or merits, but solely by the grace of God through faith (itself a gift of grace) in Jesus Christ given through Word and Sacrament. You do not have to be Lutheran to see the documentary. No one will attempt to get you to join Trinity. In good Lutheran fashion, you will not be asked to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Just come, hit the snack bar, take your seat, and watch a very riveting account of history unfold before your eyes. The opinions expressed in this column are those of the author. They do not necessarily represent those of 22nd Century Media and its staff. 708.326.9170 ext. 31 l.healy@22ndcenturymedia.com 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. Mothers, Fathers, Grandparents, Siblings, Relatives and Friends are encouraged as we support each other. To RSVP, email ElizabethMinistrySt Jude<strong>NL</strong>@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. United Methodist Church of New Lenox (339 W. Haven Ave, New Lenox) Family Night 5-6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24. This event is held to help families grow spiritually together. Non-traditional families welcome. 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. In memoriam Rosemary Segiet Rosemary Segiet (Strzycki), 73, of New Lenox, died Aug. 30. She is survived by her sons, Jerry (Sue) Segiet and Gary Segiet; grandchildren, Alissa Segiet, Chris Segiet and nephew J.M. Watts. Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Rose Strzycki (Matuszyk); husband, Jerome M. Segiet; and siblings, Bobby Strzycki and Barbara Watts. Rosemary was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in New Lenox. Family received friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel. Followed by funeral service at St. Jude Catholic Church. Internment was a t Worship Schedule Traditional worship is at 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. on Sundays, and contemporary worship is at 10:20 a.m. every 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. Lincolnway Christian Church (690 E. Illinois Highway, New Lenox) Worship Team Auditions 6-9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25. Visit lincolnway.org/audition to find out about the audition process and to sign up for an audition. 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. For more information and registration, call (815) 462- 6493 or email dmartin@ newlenox.net. Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of memorials, donations to P.A.W.S. of Tinley Park www.pawstinleypark.org would be appreciated. Irene F. Fay Irene F. Fay (nee Zadylak), 97, of New Lenox, died Aug. 28. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Wayne) Palmquist; granddaughter, Lynn Palmquist; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Vincent and Sophia (nee Tokarz) Zadylak; husband, Harold W. Fay; son, Warren Fay; and brother, Milton Zadylak. Family received friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel. Interment was private. Worship Services 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sundays. Cornerstone Church (1501 S. Gougar Road, New Lenox) 5th Quarter The church will host a 5th Quarter event after every Lincoln-Way West regular season home football game: Sept. 22 and 29, Oct. 13 and Oct. 20. There will be free pizza, a bonfire, games and professional athlete speakers. Henry Domercant, who played in the European league for 9 years and now plays for the Salt Lake City Stars will be speaking at the Sept. 22 event. There will be a free raffle for an autographed ball each 5th Quarter. All students and parents are invited. Worship Service 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. every Sunday. Have something for Faith Briefs? Contact Assistant Editor Amanda Stoll at a.stoll@22ndcenturymedia. com or call (708) 326-9170 ext. 34. Information is due by noon on Thursdays one week prior to publication. Charles Marquardt Charles Marquardt, 56, of New Lenox died Aug. 18. He is survived by his children Chuck (Stephanie), Kari (fiancé James) and Larry; grandchildren Emma, Zoey, Reiss, Lucas and Grace; siblings Nancy (Norm); and niece Lauren. Family received friends at Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home. Interment was at St. Mary Cemetery. 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.
newlenoxpatriot.com Life & Arts the New Lenox Patriot | September 21, 2017 | 21 Delivering training, supplies to deliver babies Burnam to teach at midwifery conference in southeast Asia Amanda Stoll, Assistant Editor In her lifetime, Sherry Burnam has delivered thousands of babies — and counting. In a few short weeks, however, she will be taking a trip to teach women how to do so in a very different environment: Myanmar. The country, formerly known as Burma, neighbors Thailand, Laos, China, India and Bangladesh. Maternal and neonatal mortality rates are high in the country, and Burnam said in many cases that could be prevented with proper training and supplies. “They’re lacking such basic things such as even gloves and any sort of techniques or medications to prevent something such as postpartum hemorrhage, which is the leading cause of death for pregnant women [in Myanmar],” said Burnam, who works as a certified nurse midwife at Silver Cross Hospital. She said her goal is to provide training and techniques to the midwives, who will attend a conference hosted though Fellowship Associates of Medical Evangelists. FAME is a Christian organization that provides medical care and resourcing of hospitals and clinics around the world, and it is an organization that Burnam has traveled to Myanmar with in the past. For three years prior to now, she was part of a group from Lincolnway Christian Church who traveled to Myanmar to staff medical clinics in different villages in the country. During her last trip, she talked with a A mother from Myanmar who was pregnant with her fifth child hears her baby’s heartbeat for the first time. With her previous four pregnancies she had never had access to equipment that allowed her to hear the fetal heartbeat. group of midwives who inspired her to put together the midwifery conference. “They were very eager when I met with them last year to share their stories and to hear ways that they can provide better care to moms,” Burnam said. “Many of them, their villages are so remote that they have absolutely no opportunity to transfer to a physician or a hospital. “Basically, the lives of these mothers and babies lay in the hands of these midwives who really, again, are just terribly under-resourced and just don’t have much in the way of formal education. But, they’re very committed to the care of these moms and babies. Many of them end up actually becoming the primary care providers in their villages because they’re really the only ones with any medical experience.” She said when she looked at the “incredibly high” maternal and neonatal death rates and the causes of death, she found that postpartum hemorrhage for mothers and birth trauma and prematurity for babies were the culprits. Blood pressure issues such as hypertension are also a large problem for pregnant women in the country. Originally from Mokena, the Lincoln-Way Central alumna said she has had a “heart connection” to Myanmar her whole life, and her parents supported a missionary family to Burma when she was a child. “I grew up hearing stories of Burma and Thailand, and had always had this connection to there,” Burnam said. “So, when FAME decided to take it’s first trip to Myanmar four years ago, I was on the board of directors at FAME, and I definitely wanted to be a part of that trip. “After going there and falling in love with the people, it’s just a heart connection for me with the people of Myanmar.” She and Lead Pastor Jeff Robinson from Lincolnway Christian Church have traveled to Myanmar three years and will again travel there this year. He will teach a pastor’s conference around the same time she is teaching the midwifery conference. Burnam will be leaving Thursday, Sept. 21 and will be staying in the country until Oct. 6. A few months later, in January, a team of members from the church will also again be hosting medical clinics, which Burnam helped with in the past. “Focusing in on training midwives made more sense since that’s been my career Sherry Burnam (left) smiles with a young girl she met while on a previous trip to Myanmar. Photos Submitted for thirty plus years and it would be a way to potentially — at least in certain villages — to be able to decrease that maternal and neonatal mortality rate,” said Burnam, who has been a certified nurse midwife since 1986. She said part of the challenge in scheduling the medical trips and the conferences is accounting for monsoon season in Myanmar, which floods areas of the country annually. “They face challenges everyday that we couldn’t even imagine, and they embrace these challenges with a healthy attitude and a sense of gratitude for what they have. They are the most joyful, peaceful, loving people I’ve encountered,” Burnam said “... It is a different way of life. They have learned how to get though the challenges of life with a positive attitude. “Every time I go I am humbled, and I learn from them, every time.” The midwives, who may spend days traveling to the conference, will mainly travel by foot or bus — often standing for hours on the bus, riding on top of the bus or even hanging onto the side of the bus just to get a ride. Because this is the first year FAME is holding the midwifery conference, Burnam said there is no budget to cover food and lodging for the midwives or for the kits that Burnam will be giving them once they get to the conference. There is a GoFundMe page set up to help raise funds for the supplies, and Burnam said she will be accepting donations until the fundraising effort is met. To contribute to the cause, visit www.gofundme.com/fame world-org-donate.
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