Banner Newsletter | November/December 2022

BANNER NEWSLETTER 

NOV 

DEC 

2022

Rev. Chris Winkler 

Senior Pastor 

cwinkler@barringtonumc.com 

Rev. Matthew Johnson 

Associate Pastor 

mwhjohnson@barringtonumc.com 

Rev. Wendy A. Witt 

Senior Pastor 

First UMC, West Dundee 

wwitt@barringtonumc.com 

Luis Vega 

Lay Pastor 

Comunidad Cristiana 

lvega@barringtonumc.com 

Patti Mangis 

Director of Music & Worship Arts 

pmangis@barringtonumc.com 

Susan Acosta 

Director of Family Ministries and 

Noah’s Ark Christian Academy 

sbrown@barringtonumc.com 

Ana Kelsey-Powell 

Director of Youth Ministries 

akelsey-powell@barringtonumc.com 

Lou Ann Gordon 

Director of Finance 

lgordon@barringtonumc.com 

Sharon Orr 

Director of Campus and 

Missions Ministries 

sorr@barringtonumc.com 

Becky Lemna 

Director of Communications 

blemna@barringtonumc.com 

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WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 

Barrington United Methodist Church 

98 Algonquin Road, Barrington, IL 60010 

(847) 836-5540 

Office Hours: Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Friday, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. 

Worship online | Services are posted each week on Saturday 

Enjoy weekly online worship services through our Do.Be.Live channel on Vimeo, 

through our mobile app and our website, barringtonumc.com. 

Worship in the Sanctuary | Sundays at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. 

Respecting the health and safety of all, masks are optional in the church building. 

Sunday School is available for children ages 3 through grade 5 

during both worship services. 

All students, grades 6 through 12, are invited for fun conversation 

and fellowship at 10:30 a.m. in the youth room. 

God’s Squad meets most Sundays from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Students, 

grades 6 through 12, are invited to come for dinner, games, fellowship, and fun. 

Got homework? Bring those assignments and projects that aren’t quite finished to 

Homework Hangs from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. 

Comunidad Cristiana | Christian Community Worship 

Sundays at 2:00 p.m. | Bilingual, in-person 

Trinity Center 

1647 Ravine Lane, Carpentersville IL 60110 

You and your neighbors are invited to join this emerging worship. Experience 

Hispanic-style worship with a mix of traditional and contemporary worship elements. 

Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of every month. 

First UMC of West Dundee 

318 W. Main Street, West Dundee, IL 60118 

Classic Worship, Sundays at 10:00 a.m. | Online and In-person 

In-person, socially distanced worship is held in the sanctuary with audio of the 

service available in the parking lot through FM radio. 

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and 

where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where 

neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. 

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” 

Matthew 6:19-21 

What are you willing to invest in because it brings you joy or peace or 

comfort? What are you willing to support because it feeds the hungry, 

visits the sick, clothes the naked and brings hope to those who are 

hurting? What are you willing to risk your heart for because it changes lives for the 

better—yours and the lives of others? 

Over these last nine plus years I have proudly watched the people of Barrington United 

Methodist Church give generously and freely to the church’s missions and ministries. 

You have provided gifts to families in need; supported agricultural projects that solve 

food security shortages in places around the globe; funded and worked on feeding 

projects that provide meals to people in our own community; given generously to 

disaster relief efforts; collected hygiene kits and provided other resources to newly 

released prisoners; donated to shelters for children and mothers in crisis situations; 

given funds that make their way to people who need a temporary hand up with rent or 

mortgage assistance; built and repaired houses for the working poor; filled backpacks 

for children who need them to excel in school; bought gift cards so teenagers in group 

homes would feel remembered at Christmas and this is just a partial list of the efforts 

and projects you have given your time and talent and treasure to in your support of 

the missions and outreach programs of Barrington UMC. 

As we come to the end of 2022 and look ahead to 2023, there is one more ministry 

that we need to support and it is vital to making all of those efforts listed above 

happen. We need to fully fund the operating budget of the church so that we have the 

infrastructure, the staff and the facilities needed to make these things happen. For 

many years we have operated under a kind of “trickle down” economic model based 

on the idea that an extremely effective, vibrant and vital church would inspire people 

to give enough extra to fund the operating budget—and yet we continually come up 

about ten percent short. 

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I have now come to believe that we must do more than hope that there will be 

enough left over. I believe you have pastors and a staff and facilities that you can 

be proud to generously support. I trust that you will acknowledge the need and 

that you will come through for the church just as you have come through for its 

missions so often in the past. Please consider making an extra gift this year and 

increasing your financial support in 2023. We have so much to be grateful for. 

You have demonstrated time and again that you love this church and what it is 

doing in the world. Let us now invest our treasures where our hearts are made 

full—in this church we love so much. 

If you have any questions about the budget and how we use the resources you 

give, please reach out to Lou Ann Gordon, our Director of Finance or to Pastor 

Chris or Pastor Matthew. We are happy to answer any questions you have. Please 

know that every gift is gratefully received. 

Rev. Chris Winkler 

PRAYER REQUESTS for BUMC We believe in the power of prayer and 

have a dedicated prayer team committed to praying your requests. If you have 

a prayer request, please contact the church office, (847) 836-5540, Paula Gordon 

(pgordon@barringtonumc.com), Julia Hooper (2juliahooper@gmail.com) or use this 

QR code. Please also indicate if you would like your request to 

be printed in the Sunday bulletin. 

Celebration of the Barrington UMC Welcome Statement 

On Sunday, October 23, the Barrington UMC congregation engaged in conversation and 

celebrated the ways we are working to fulfill the vision of our Welcome Statement. This 

statement, affirmed by the BUMC Church Leadership Council in 2019, guides us in all we do 

to “embrace and nurture all people at any point in their faith journey.” 

The Barrington UMC Welcome Statement says: 

“We seek to intentionally and sincerely welcome persons of all ages, nations and races. We 

are committed to building a diverse community that values people of all abilities, statuses, 

backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender expressions. We believe that God calls us to 

vibrant worship that encourages participants to encounter the living God; to grow in faith, 

friendship and love as we each seek to live our faith in our daily lives; and to serve God 

and our neighbor through acts of charity, kindness, mercy and justice. We embrace and 

nurture all people at any point in their faith journey and believe there is room at Christ’s 

Table for all.” 

Celebración de la declaración de bienvenida 

de Barrington UMC 

El domingo 23 de octubre, la congregación de la Barrington UMC participó en una 

conversación y celebró las formas en que estamos trabajando para cumplir la visión de 

nuestra Declaración de Bienvenida. Esta declaración, afirmada por el Consejo de Liderazgo 

de la Iglesia BUMC en 2019, nos guía en todo lo que hacemos para “abrazar y nutrir a todas 

las personas en cualquier punto de su camino de fe”. 

RV 

Creemos en el poder de la oración y tenemos una equipo de oración 

La Declaración de Bienvenida de Barrington UMC dice: 

dedicado y comprometido a orar por sus peticiones. Si tiene una 

solicitud de oración, comuníquese con la oficina de la iglesia, (847) 

“Buscamos dar la bienvenida a personas de todas las edades, naciones y razas de manera 

836-5540, Paula Gordon (pgordon@barringtonumc.com) o Julia 

intencional y sincera. Estamos comprometidos con la construcción de una comunidad 

Hooper (2juliahooper@gmail.com). Por favor, indique también si desea que su 

diversa que valore a las personas de todas las capacidades, estados, antecedentes, 

solicitud se imprima en el boletín dominical. 

orientaciones sexuales y expresiones de género. Creemos que Dios nos llama a una 

adoración vibrante que anima a los participantes a encontrarse con el Dios vivo; crecer 

PRAYER REQUESTS for FUMC We have a very active Prayer Team 

en la fe, la amistad y el amor mientras buscamos vivir nuestra fe en nuestra vida diaria; 

ministry here at FUMC. They believe strongly in the power of prayer and meet 

y servir a Dios y al prójimo mediante actos de caridad, bondad, misericordia y justicia. 

on a regular basis to pray for those in congregation and community that have 

requested prayer. If you have a prayer request that you would like included 

Abrazamos y nutrimos a todas las personas en cualquier punto de su camino de fe y 

please contact either Marcia Buchs, mkbuchs@sbcglobal.net, or Pr. Wendy, 

creemos que hay lugar en la Mesa de Cristo para todos”. 

wwitt@barringtonumc.com. 

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On Sunday, October 9, Barrington UMC welcomed 26 new members! 

Members of Communidad Cristiana in attendence to witness 

the Baptism of four members and the joining of new members. 

left to right: Dave & Linda Snyder joined by letter of transfer and 

Mike & Kathy Jachim, Andrew Jachim and Matthew Jachim joined by profession of faith. 

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Siblings in Christ - 

I want to share a word with you about community. As we seek to grow 

- both in number and in connection with our neighbor - it is vital that 

we consider the ways we interact with one another, particularly our 

youth. Perhaps you recall your own teenage years and the strange 

combination of burgeoning confidence and ever-present insecurity it 

embodied. Our own youth are no less affected. That is why what we 

say to them matters so deeply. 

Our own Welcome Statement establishes that Barrington United 

Methodist Church “seeks to welcome persons of all ages, nations, 

and races” toward the goal of “building a diverse community.” That 

diversity must necessarily extend to how we, as individuals, present 

ourselves. A person’s sartorial choices are not an indication of their 

commitment to Christ, the church, or our community and we should 

refrain from assuming so. 

It can be difficult to navigate what is appropriate to say to a youth 

member of our congregation. You want to engage with them, but 

perhaps do not know them very well. Clothing may seem like a safe 

and easy topic of conversation. However, that often proves untrue. 

The rule of thumb I teach our youth is what we call the “Five Second 

Rule.” Basically, if you notice something about an individual that they 

cannot change in five seconds, there is no need to comment on it. If 

someone has something in their teeth, toilet paper on their shoe, or 

a zipper unzipped, please feel free to let them know! That can easily 

be adjusted in five seconds. However, if you’re concerned and want to 

comment about a person’s new haircut or color, hem length, or holey 

clothing, please refrain. Persons of every age struggle with feeling 

confident and comfortable, our youth more so than most. Church 

should be a place where that is not a concern. The bottom line is, in 

a day and age when our youth have the choice about how and where 

they spend their time, any opportunity they take to spend with us is a 

gift. We should honor that by keeping our opinions to ourselves. 

So, let’s keep our youth coming to church. Keep ‘em with kindness. 

Instead of commenting on how our youth attend, take the opportunity 

to tell them how nice it is to see them in attendance. Take the chance to 

tell them how happy you are that they’ve chosen to be active members 

of the community. Maybe they’ll even choose to keep coming back! 

ADVENT SERMON SERIES 

Experience these classic movies anew this Advent. 

Sunday, November 27 "It's A Wonderful Life" 

Sunday, December 4 "Elf" 

Sunday, December 11 "How The Grinch Stole Christmas" 

Sunday, December 18 Multigenerational Pageant 

Join us in worship for this multigenerational, interactive 

Christmas Pageant led by our youth and Youth Director, 

Ana Kelsey-Powell. This service will include music by our 

Chancel Choir, Exaltation Handbell Choir, and 

Crossroads Band. We will have a lively and 

memorable hour of worship, celebrating the 

coming of Christ into our world. 

Ana Kelsey-Powell 

Directory of Youth Ministries 

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Hanging of the Greens 

Sunday, November 20, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at BUMC 

All ages and stages are invited to attend and participate, light appetizers 

will be available in the kitchenette to sustain us while we work. 

Family Ministries will provide a variety of crafts for children to create for home 

or to help decorate our Family Ministries Christmas Tree. 

Our youth will also decorate the 

youth room and their tree during this event. 

Help decorate from 10:00 a.m. until noon at FUMC 

All are invited to help prepare our church for the season of Advent. 

Monday, November 21 

Wednesday, November 23 

Saturday, November 26 

10,000 Villages 

Throughout the morning on Sunday, November 20 at BUMC 

The Ten Thousand Villages Fair Trade Pop-Up 

market returns this year! 

A Thanksgiving Sunday tradition at Barrington UMC, 

this is a wonderful chance to shop for stocking stuffers, 

hostess gifts, Christmas ornaments, or a 

little something for yourself. 

Join us for shopping that makes a difference. 

Kids Above All 

Sunday, November 20 and Sunday, November 27 at BUMC 

Every year, Barrington UMC donates Christmas gifts to children in need through 

Kids Above All and the Early Learning Center of District 220. 

If you would like to participate, we ask that gifts include 

an item of clothing and a toy totaling not more than $50. 

Sign up online or in the Lobby on Sunday, November 20 or November 27. 

Once registered, you will receive a response from Rachael Arrogante 

within a few days. If you don’t hear from her, please email her directly at 

rcn8505@gmail.com. Gifts should be returned by Sunday, December 4, 

unwrapped in a gift bag with a tag from St. Nicholas and the child’s name. 

Heifer Project 

Sunday, November 20 and Sunday, November 27 at BUMC 

Our annual Living Gifts Market supports Heifer International’s efforts to eradicate poverty and 

hunger through sustainable community development. Heifer works in 21 countries around the 

world alongside local farmers and business owners. 

Heifer helps farmers and communities mobilize and envision their futures, 

provides training so they can improve the quantity and quality of the goods they produce, 

and technology connecting them to markets increasing sales and incomes. 

Giving an animal gift at the holidays is like giving someone a small business, providing wool, 

milk, eggs or honey. Every animal gift comes with a free honor card to let your 

gift recipient know their holiday gift is providing families access to medicine, school, 

food and a sustainable livelihood. 

Look for Linda McGill or another missions team member in the BUMC lobby on 

Sundays, December 4, 11 and 18, or online. Linda will have Christmas cards for you 

to send to family and friends. 

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Drop ‘N Shop 

is back 

Saturday, December 3 

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

Blue 

Christmas Service 

Sunday, December 18 at 5:00 at First UMC 

Drop the kids off for a day of 

games, crafts, movies and more! 

Take the day to get a head start 

holiday shopping or just to relax 

and prepare for the Christmas Season. 

The cost is $10 per child 

and includes lunch and snacks. 

This is a quiet, reflective service. We acknowledge this 

time of year is not the happiest time for those who are 

grieving or struggling. 

This service makes space for those who need to have their pain, 

loneliness, or fear acknowledged and to find comfort and hope in 

the gathered community. 

For more information, please contact Pastor Wendy Witt at 

wwitt@barringtonumc.com or revwawitt@gmail.com. 

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Glory to God in the highest and peace on earth. 

Christmas Bilingual Worship Service at Trinity Center 

Sunday, December 25 at 2:00 p.m. 


Christmas Eve Worship at 

First United Methodist Church of West Dundee 

Saturday, December 24 at 5:00 p.m. 

Christmas Eve Worship at Barrington United Methodist Church 


2:00 p.m. Family Focused Service 

Enjoy a reading of “Eve & Buddy” by Barrington UMC 

member, Kay Williams. Children will receive their own copy of 

“Eve & Buddy” to read along during this special service. 

4:00 p.m. Family Friendly Service 

7:00 p.m. Carols and Candlelight Service 

11:00 p.m. Carols and Candlelight Service with Communion 

Christmas Day Worship at 

Barrington United Methodist Church 

Sunday, December 31 at 10:00 a.m. 

Children will remain with their families during this service and 

children’s activity bags will be available. 

First UMC of West Dundee will join Barrington UMC for a combined, 

multisite service at Barrington UMC on Christmas Day. 

Christmas Day Bilingual Worship Service at Trinity Center 

Sunday, December 25 at 2:00 p.m. 


New Year’s Eve at First UMC of West Dundee 

Saturday, December 31 at 5:00 p.m. 

All are invited for a time to reflect on the year gone by and to 

recommit to living faithfully as Jesus’ disciples in the new year. 

There will be no service at FUMC on Sunday, January 1. 

You are invited to join with BUMC for their service at 10:00 a.m. 

New Year’s Day Worship at Barrington United Methodist Church 

Sunday, January 1 at 10:00 a.m. 

Children will remain with their families during this service and 

children’s activity bags will be available. 

New Year’s Day Bilingual Worship Service at Trinity Center 

Sunday, January 1 at 2:00 p.m. 


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CELEBRATIONS 

Congregational Garden 

The BUMC Congregationa Garden yielded approximately 20,000 lbs of produce 

this growing season! We are proud to have served nine area pantries plus 

our Carpentersville Community Meal. Fresh produce is difficult for our area 

pantries to obtain and is very much appreciated by the pantries and their 

clients alike. 

Kids Above All Backpack Drive 

54 backpacks, filled with necessary school supplies, were donated by BUMC 

and delivered to Kids Above All. Thank you for your continued support of this 

vital ministry. 

Nicasa Prison Ministry 

CELEBRATIONS 

Northern Illinois Food Bank 

The faithful volunteers at The Northern Illinois Food Bank, including our BUMC team, provide 

an important source of nutritious meals for our food-insecure neighbors. Over the last year, 

volunteers donated 130,000 hours to distribute 78 million meals to families, seniors, and kids. By 

working 1 and 1/2 hours twice a month, our BUMC teams of up to ten members are part of that 

essential service. We usually work on the first Tuesday afternoon and the third Tuesday morning at 

the west suburban center in Geneva. The work isn’t hard and is quite varied. Sometimes we relabel 

donated food with NIFB info; sometimes we pack fresh produce like apples, oranges, potatoes, 

or corn. We have also helped fill “backpacks” that go home with school kids to get them through 

the weekend and assembled the requested shopping lists of seniors who can then pick up only 

what they need. We never know what we’ll be asked to do, which keeps things interesting. Most 

likely, during this November, we’ll be packing holiday boxes to ensure families can offer thanks in 

November and cheer in December. 

Over 60 hygiene kits were packed and delivered to our friends at Nicasa 

If you would like, meet at church and carpool down Rt. 59 to the warehouse. Carpooling provides 

Behavioral Health Services. Thank you! 

a chance to chat and get to know each other better. Adding a few more to our circle of service and 

Congregational Garden KAA Backpack Drive 

Nicasa Prison Ministry Hygiene Kits 

friendship would be great. Please look at your calendars and sign up for an upcoming shift. Use 

the QR Code below to register, or contact Pat Ziebart at psziebart@gmail.com to get on the list or 

ask for more info. NIFB volunteer coordinators have asked us to get our rosters to them two weeks 

before the shift, so it’s important to plan ahead and sign up. It will be easier to remove your name 

at the last minute than to add you. When you finish your shift, you get to add your nametag to the 

giant ball of all the good folks who give their time to this important effort. 

November 15, 9:00-11:30 a.m. 

December 6, 1:00-3:30 p.m. 

December 20, 9:00-11:30 a.m. 

January 3, 1:00-3:30 p.m. 

January 17, 9:00-11:30 a.m. 

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Our chief bag maker Ron Schneider and Kay Mukomela!

CELEBRATIONS 

CROP Hunger Walk 

Thanks to all who participated in this year’s CROP Walk against hunger. Over 

60 people enjoyed a beautiful fall afternoon by walking on October 9 for the 

40th Annual Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk for hungry people here in 

Barrington and around the world. Eleven people walked from BUMC, raising 

over $5,000. Thanks to walkers and sponsors for “stepping up to end hunger!” 

It’s never too late to fight hunger. You can still help us meet a $6,000 goal. The 

easiest way is online at: https://events.crophungerwalk.org/2022/team/ 

barrington-united-methodist-church 

Twenty-five percent of funds raised in Barrington stays in our area benefiting 

the Northern Illinois Food Bank, the FISH Food Pantry—Carpentersville, BACOA 

Meals With Wheels, Wauconda-Island Lake Food Pantry, United Partnership 

for a Better Community Summer Lunch Program in Wauconda, Project HOPE, 

and the People in Need (PIN) program of the Barrington Area Ministerial 

Association. This year’s Walk was in memory of Barbara Trumbull, a member of 

Presbyterian Church of Barrington and long-time committee member of the 

Barrington CROP Walk committee. 

JB Livengood 

Chris Streed, Linda Osikowicz, 

Lynn Grant, Bill West, and Bob Williams. 

Not pictured are: Jim Streed, Betty Reed 

(who is a “spirit walker”), and Sam Oliver and 

Liz Penick. 

Nancy and Steve Middleton 

CELEBRATIONS 

Kids Hope USA 

We have six mentor/prayer partner teams! Wendy Sibery is now our official 

director. She has an excellent relationship with Lakewood, and we were excited 

to meet with our mentees for the first time on Friday, November 4. 

Rummage Sale Success 

Thanks for helping make the 88th Annual Rummage Sale a success! We are 

grateful for all who donated treasures or helped with sorting, displaying, and 

pricing merchandise. We are SO very thankful for the many volunteers who 

were able to help us—over 120! Our net profit from the sale appears to be close 

to $15,300. The proceeds go to United Women in Faith missions to help women, 

children, and youth, here and abroad, as well as many local and Chicago 

ministries. Mark your calendar: next year’s sale is scheduled for Oct. 6-7, 2023. 

Backpacks for Immigrants 

FUMC answered the call for support of newly arriving immigrant families 

bussed from Texas to Chicago and from Chicago to the suburbs for safe 

housing. Because of your generosity, 60 backpacks for men, women, and 

children were filled and delivered to the Northern Illinois Conference. 

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CELEBRATIONS 

Carpentersville Community Meal 

Carpentersville Community Meal resumed in-person dining in October 

in addition to the monthly “Table to Table” take-home meals! While the 

COVID-19 pandemic prevented in-person meals, we were thrilled to welcome 

back friends and neighbors for a warm meal and fellowship. 

We invite everyone in our congregations to come and EAT WITH US. Our 

ministry is to share fellowship and welcome the community (and our food is 

very good!) Register your interest at CarpentersvilleCommunityMeal.com or 

come between 4:30 and 6:30 on November 19 and/or December 17. Mark your 

calendar—See you there! 

Volunteers are always welcomed into this vital ministry. If you would like 

to help cook or package meals, serve in the dining room or help clean up 

afterward, please contact Sharon Orr at sorr@barringtonumc.com . 

CELEBRACIONES 

Cena Comunitaria de Carpentersville 

¡La Cena Comunitaria de Carpentersville reanudó la cena en persona en octubre, 

además de la mensual “Mesa a Mesa” comidas para llevar a casa! Mientras que la 

pandemia de COVID-19 impidió las comidas en persona, nos encantó dar la bienvenida a 

amigos y vecinos para una comida caliente y compañerismo. 

Invitamos a todos en nuestras congregaciones a venir y COMER CON NOSOTROS. 

Nuestro ministerio es compartir compañerismo y dar la bienvenida a la comunidad (¡y 

nuestra comida es muy buena!) Registre su interés a las CarpentersvilleCommunityMeal. 

com o venga entre las 4:30 y las 6:30 del 19 de noviembre y / o el 17 de diciembre. Marque 

su calendario, ¡nos vemos allí! 

Los voluntarios siempre son bienvenidos en este ministerio vital. Si desea ayudar 

a cocinar o empacar comidas, servir en el comedor o ayudar a limpiar después, 

comuníquese con Sharon Orr en sorr@barringtonumc.com . 

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Good Neighbor Team Update 

The kids are in school, the kids are in school, thanks be to God! The journey 

to get the children into school took twists and turns, hours and weeks, 

phone calls, emails and perseverance. The GNT supported the family in 

many ways including getting the kids to the appropriate locations for 

ESL (English as a Second Language placement tests) on very short notice, 

providing documentation to three different schools (think of addresses, 

vaccine records, proof of address etc.) figuring out bus schedules for three 

different schools, then helping the parents with the logistics. The children 

attend three different schools (elementary, junior high and high school) and 

are making their way as best they can. 

Numerous weekly medical appointments continue to be our focus, in 

particular for the father and the mother. We have developed an amazing 

strategy that seems to be working well in which we have GNT Members 

who focus on the medical needs (scheduling appointments, recruiting 

drivers, then summarizing outcomes and next steps as well as an education 

focus (writing curriculums based on ESL standards and best practices, 

setting up time with the family for tutoring and story times). The kids will 

be participating in ESL classes offered through the school district. We are 

allowing the kids to get acclimated in school, then plan on figuring out what 

additional tutoring and time may be beneficial for them. 

It’s A 

Wonderful Life 

A Live Radio Play 

Sunday, December 4 at noon in Fellowship Hall 

Enjoy an afternoon of delicious food and a showing of It’s A Wonderful Life: 

A Live Radio Play. Proceeds from this event will help fund our Youth 2023 

Mission Trip. 

Tickets: $20 per adult in advance, $25 per adult at the door 

$10 per child 

Casting Call! If you would like to play a role (or two!) in our reader’s theater 

production of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” please let Patti Mangis know, 

pmangis@barringtonumc.com. There is only one rehearsal at noon the day before 

and you don’t have to memorize a thing! We have plenty of room in the cast for any 

and all who are interested, youth or adult. This presentation is a fundraiser for youth 

mission trips and includes a soup and salad lunch. 

We are pleased to welcome Ron Schneider to the Team. Feel free to 

contact any of the GNT Members if you have questions or would like 

more information: Gwen Bennett, George Gill, Tim (Team Leader) & Silvia 

Grabacki, Julia Hooper, Nancy Middleton, Liz Penick, Mike Rapp or 

Sydney Whitley. 

We are grateful for your continued prayers. The GNT humbly continues 

to pray that we may be in tune with the needs of the family; that we serve 

them with compassion, kindness and that our service is received in the 

spirit in which it is intended. 

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Care Ministries 

Care Ministries continues to hold Tea Parties on the 3rd Tuesday of 

every month. 

Sunday Spins | 5:00–7:00 p.m. 

All are invited to experience Pastor Matthew’s vast album library and maybe a dance or two! 

Join with Google Meet: meet.google.com/rzj-wsxd-zif 

Ladies go in pairs to visit those who cannot get out easily and bring baskets of 

tea, tea cups and cookies. Please let the church office or Elaine Anderson 

(rneaa@ comcast.net) know if you would like a visit or can be one of the 

visitors. The more visitors we have the more people we can visit. Homemade 

cookies are also always appreciated. 

Kay Williams, as part of the Care Ministry Team, has made several Christmas 

gifts to be distributed to those in our congregation who cannot get out easily 

or are going through difficult times. Let the church office or Elaine Anderson 

(rneaa@comcast.net) know if you are aware of anyone who would like to be 

visited with a gift or if you would like to help us distribute some gifts. They will 

be distributed starting in mid-November. 

November 13: Bang on the Drum 

They weren’t always the best at keeping their 

lives together, but the percussionists in this 

playlist excelled at keeping the music steady. 

November 20: OFF AIR 

November 27: The Lovers, The Dreamers 

and Jim - From Sesame Street to Labyrinth, 

this playlist will be a musical tribute to 

Jim Henson’s creations and creativity. 

December 4: OFF AIR 

December 11: Cash in on Christmas 

Music pulled from strange holiday compilation 

albums, and tracks by other odd and 

unlikely artists. 

December 18: Holiday Request Show 

Make your requests so it isn’t just two hours 

of Pentatonix. Please. 

(https://forms.gle/Z8RfirGFMXc2QbWe6) 

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United Methodist Women 

United Women in Faith gather once again in November via Zoom. Anyone who 

would like a chance to “visit” with old or new friends is welcome to join. We 

“gather” at 10:00 on Thursday mornings. If you would like to join us, please email 

Linda Osikowicz, Lmosikowicz@comcast.net to receive the weekly meeting link. 

On November 17 we will have a Thanksgiving program. 

Our December gathering will be in person. December 15 we will gather in the 

church dining room at 10:00 for coffee and treats to celebrate Christmas. 

Watch for more details. 

Mission u, January, 2023: Who Can We Be Together? 

Mission u is an opportunity to delve into a spiritual growth study sponsored by 

United Women in Faith Northern Illinois Conference. It will have a new format 

this January: this virtual event will begin on Sunday, Jan. 8. Two-hour classes 

will meet once a week and conclude on Sunday, Jan. 29. Registration is $35 ($25 

if registered by Dec. 15) and is due Jan. 4. The easiest way to register is via: 

https://winter-mission-u.cheddarup.com 

Who Can We Be Together? A Biblical Exploration 

of Luke 13 explores “a chapter full of rich imagery, 

compelling parables, and convicting directives 

from Jesus the teacher, spiritual leader, and 

organizer. Luke 13 depicts a Jesus who often 

is frustrated, concerned--even snarky. He has 

a warranted and righteous rage aimed at the 

institutions of the day. For followers of Christ 

2,000 years later, it’s important for us to sit with 

the range of emotions we have in response to 

these words.” 

Voices From the Field is a podcast which provides an 

opportunity to learn about the national and international 

initiatives of United Women in Faith. The October 25th podcast 

was a Special Ukraine Update: Reporting from Inside Ukraine 

and Its Neighbors, featuring speakers from the Women’s 

Peace Dialogue Platform. What began as an effort by United 

Methodist Women in 2015 to bring Ukrainian and Russian 

women together to talk peace, has evolved into a 

permanent regional forum called the Women’s Peace 

Dialogue Platform. The members spoke about the 

situation, support, and actions of this unique 

forum at our Voices on Ukraine event in March, 

2022. These courageous women came together 

again sharing how Mission Giving helps the 

people of Ukraine persevere under continuous 

bombardment and shelling. 

The podcast offered firsthand information about 

what is happening on the ground, how the Women’s 

Peace Dialogue Platform members are helping in a real war 

situation, and why women’s inclusion in all peace processes 

is more critical than ever. Podcasts are posted to the United 

Women in Faith website about 2-3 weeks after airing; look for 

it at: https://uwfaith.org/resources/podcasts/ 

For more information about this or other United 

Women in Faith events, please contact Linda Osikowicz, 

Lmosikowicz@comcast.net 

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NOAH’S ARK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 

Children age 3 through grade 5 are invited to join us during worship each 

week for Sunday School with a Twist! 

November is Pumpkin Parables 

December is Christmas Classics 

January is Snowflakes: God made you special 

We had a great time at the Fall Fest, pumpkin picking, and fall parties. 

In November, we are exploring in the Nature Explore Classroom, conducting 

pumpkin experiments, and enjoying our thanksgiving feasts. 

Noah’s Ark Poinsettia Sale is back! 

Visit the table in the lobby on November 13 and 20 to place your order. 

Poinsettias will be available for pick up at BUMC Tuesday, November 29 

through Sunday in December 4. 

The NACA Christmas program is Thursday, December 15 at 10:30 a.m. in 

the Sanctuary. 

Registration begins in January! Applications for the 2023/2024 school year will 

be available by the end of December. 

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Calling All Youth! 

We are looking for youth to help us make Drop ‘N Shop extra fun for 

our youngest congregation members. Volunteers are needed and 

appreciated from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 3. 

Please contact Susan Acosta or Tammy McKay to say you can help! 

God’s Squad Christmas Party 

Sunday, December 18, 6:00–7:30 p.m. 

Let’s Celebrate the season together. Don your iconic or festive 

holiday sweater and bring an unwrapped toy for local organizations 

supporting children this Christmas. 

Our youth enjoyed an afternoon at the world’s largest corn maze on their October “Sunday Funday” 

trip to Richardson Adventure Farm. 

YOUTH SCHEDULE 

Sunday, November 20 

9:00 Sunday School 

10:30 Worship 

11:30 Hanging of the Greens (decorating 

for Advent & Christmas) 

1:30 Sunday Funday - Bowling ($10) 

4:00 Our Whole Lives (9th +) 



10:30 Worship 

11:45 Parent Meeting for 2023 Confirmands 


Homework Hang (6th +) 

6:00 God’s Squad 


9:00 No Sunday School 

10:30 Worship (we will not meet as a group) 



10:00 Drop & Shop Fundraiser 

12:00 It’s a Wonderful Life rehearsal 

Sunday, December 11 


10:30 Worship 

12:00 Sunday Funday - Zoo Lights ($10) 



10:30 Worship 

12:00 It’s a Wonderful Life Fundraiser 


Homework Hang 

6:00 God’s Squad 



10:30 Worship 


Homework Hang 

6:00 God’s Squad - Christmas Party! 

Winter Break 

No Programming December 24 - January 7 

See you in worship! 

Sunday Activities resume January 8! 

1:30 p.m., Sunday, November 20, 

meet at BUMC 

God’s Squad & Homework Hangs 

will not meet. 

Bowling 

andLunch! 

O.W.L. will meet at 4 p.m. at BUMC 

Cost: $10 per youth 

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Barrington, IL 60010-6145 

barringtonumc.com 

(847) 836-5540 

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318 W. Main Street, West Dundee, IL 60118 

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Glory to God in the highest and peace on earth.

Banner Newsletter | November/December 2022

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