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Published by Grace Lutheran Church E.L.C.A. 501 Valley Park Drive Libertyville, Illinois (847)367-7050 Fax (847)367-7062
Email: [email protected] Website: www.gracelutheranlibertyville.org
April 2011 ASAP
During this Lenten Season as you continue your walk with Jesus
here’s a helpful tool to assist you in keeping your eyes and your heart
open to God’s presence and grace.
Most of us are familiar with the abbreviation ASAP, a polite re-minder to us “to get on with it,” “hurry up - we’re waiting,” “I need to know NOW!” A nice little abbreviation to bring more
stress to our lives, drive us to more action, rob us of peace and calm.
So here’s a “new meaning” for ASAP - to store up in your mind and your heart. “Work to do, deadlines to meet; you’ve got no time to spare, but as you hurry and scurry” ASAP - Always Say A Prayer.
In the midst of the family chaos, when quality time is rare, just do your best, let God do the rest ASAP - Always Say A
Prayer.
Ever seem like your worries are much more than you can
bear? Slow down and take a breather ASAP - Always Say A Prayer.
God knows how stressful life is; He wants to ease your cares, and He’ll respond to all your needs ASAP - Always Say A
Prayer” (Author Unknown)
God knows what’s going on in our lives every moment.
The hurry. The hassle. The worries. The anxiety. He makes Himself available.
He invites us to come, spend time with him and share freely. ASAP - Always Say A Prayer He is waiting. Ready to help!
So when trouble comes, demands overwhelm, stress increases, pray - first, last and always.
StaffStaffStaffStaff Gordon Cavers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor Cheryl Horgan . . . . . . .. Administrative Assistant Phyllis Cavers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Contemporary Worship Ministries Jeff McClurg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Family Life and Children’s Ministries LuAnn Schon . . . . ..Director of Communications Wendy Smetters . . . . . . Choir Director, Organist Choir Accompanist Beth Zupkus .. . . . . . . . . . . Director, Terrific Twos
New E-mail Address—[email protected] Sarah McAuliffe . . . Director, Tremendous Threes and Fabulous Fours
New E-mail Address—[email protected] New Phone Number—847/254-5820
Eva Balogh .. . . . . . . . . . .Maintenance Engineer
CouncilCouncilCouncilCouncil Craig Conte (918-7863) President, Social Ministry, Staff Support Gary Ringham (367-8917) Vice President, Building & Property Ted Bleck (362-2678) Secretary, Congregational Life Judy Bridges (231-6515) Treasurer, Financial Management Renee Denault (680-8238) Outreach Brynn Schander (549-6605) Worship Life
Staff EmailStaff EmailStaff EmailStaff Email Church Office & Cheryl Horgan: [email protected] Pastor Gordon: [email protected]
Phyllis Cavers: [email protected]
Jeff McClurg: [email protected]
LuAnn Schon: [email protected]
Website/NewsletterWebsite/NewsletterWebsite/NewsletterWebsite/Newsletter Jo Hansen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Website LuAnn Schon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Newsletter Jeri Traub, LuAnn Schon and Jeff McClurg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photography Kay & Bill Kietzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mailing
Do you have articles to share with the con-gregation? Please drop the GraceVine staff a line! Articles for the next issue are due on/before the 15th of each month. You can place your submissions for the Grace-Vine in LuAnn Schon’s mail box in the church office, fax it to church at 367-7062, or email items to the church office at [email protected]. Photographs are most welcome. Questions? For the newsletter, call LuAnn Schon at 847/606-2314, and for the web site, call Jo Hansen at 847/816-6204. Please remember, not everything submitted may make it into the newsletter. Thanks for helping make the GraceVine and Web Site informative and interesting!
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Women's BibleWomen's BibleWomen's BibleWomen's Bible Study Study Study Study will resume on
Tuesday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m. We will be using the book and participant guide for "Made to Crave: Satis-fying Your Deepest Desire with God, Not Food" by Lisa TerKeurst. Both are available for ordering at bookstores or Amazon.
News from the Women of Grace . . .News from the Women of Grace . . .News from the Women of Grace . . .News from the Women of Grace . . . The Street Walkers of Grace will meet on Saturday, May 7 at 9:00 a.m. at church. We will talk about where we want to walk and then do it! Grab your shoes and join us!! And, thank you to those who answered our survey. We will be having lots of fun and fellowship in our future. Perennial lunch, trip to Botanical Gardens, retreat, progressive dinner, Advent Nativity, outings, wine & cheese, game night and tone chimes got the most votes. Saturday mornings and evenings were pre-ferred. We also received new ideas. If you have an idea for the Women of Grace or would like to help with an event, please contact one of us - Jackie Leib, Verna Odom, Audrey Johnson, Marilyn Winter or Carole Rasmussen.
Your help is needed forYour help is needed forYour help is needed forYour help is needed for Community Easter Baskets!Community Easter Baskets!Community Easter Baskets!Community Easter Baskets! The Confirmation Class will be making up Easter Baskets for the area’s child services. Items needed are: baskets, chocolates, small toys, books, stickers, stuffed ani-mals, plastic eggs, rolls of clear plastic basket wrap. No Easter grass please! Donations can be placed in the designated box in the Café Grace. Donations are needed by Tuesday, April 19, when baskets will be assembled. Thank you.
Start planning your garden,Start planning your garden,Start planning your garden,Start planning your garden, the Annual Flower Sale is right the Annual Flower Sale is right the Annual Flower Sale is right the Annual Flower Sale is right around the corner . . .around the corner . . .around the corner . . .around the corner . . .
Order forms will be available—4/10 Orders and payment due—4/29
Orders available for pickup—5/13-14
Join the OWLS for Join the OWLS for Join the OWLS for Join the OWLS for
“The Golden Age of Radio” and “The Golden Age of Radio” and “The Golden Age of Radio” and “The Golden Age of Radio” and LunchLunchLunchLunch Do you remember listening to Bob Hope
and Amos ‘n’ Andy on the radio? Steve Darnell, host of the “Those Were The Days” radio program and pub-lisher of “Nostalgia Digest Magazine” will highlight the golden age of radio. The Owls will meet on April 20, 12:00 p.m., at the Cook Library for lunch and the program. Cost is $5.00. Those interested in attending, contact Carole Karlenzig before April14.
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Our Church Family . . . Our Church Family . . . Our Church Family . . . Our Church Family . . . Our deepest sympathies
to the following Grace families:
Ed Held, passed away on Wednesday, March 2. A memorial service was held at Grace on Wednesday, March 9.
Jean Berg passed away on Friday, March 4. A me-morial service will be held on April 2.
Patricia Richards passed away on Sunday, March 6. A memorial service was held for her at Grace on Saturday, March 12.
You are cordially invited to
Chocola-Tea a Mother and Daughter Tea
When: Saturday, April 9, 2-4 p.m. Where: Grace Lutheran Church Come alone or bring a friend, aunt, sister, whomever. Dress for High Tea if you desire. We have some exciting things planned for this event, Pam from Rocky Mountain Chocolate in Libertyville will do a presentation on choco-late and bring us samples! And, there will be a Tea Cup Exchange Grab Bag. Gift wrap a tea cup and bring home a different one when you leave. So, make plans to come for the fun and the fellowship. Free Will offering will be taken. A sign-up sheet will be available on the bulletin board out-side the church office.
Ushers Greeters Nursery Lectors Communion
Assistants
Welcome
Team
4/3— 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship with Communion
Mel Gustafson, Gail Mack, Ray Erdmann and Kay Kietzer
Laverne Putman Jean Whiting
Jo Hansen Gail Mack John Skoug
4/3—10:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Communion
Barry Brunner, Carmen Rogers, Bob Schon and Gary Ringham
Vic and Christina Scholz
Chris Scholz
Kim Nunez Carmen Rogers Norma Gates
Brynn Schander
4/10—10:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Gathering
Mike and Trisha Macsek
Jeanne Conte
Bernice Eskridge
Brynn Schander
4/17— Palm Sunday 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship with Communion
Mel Gustafson, Gail Mack, Ray Erdmann and Kay Kietzer
Mary Ann Genovese Helen O’Gallagher
Jan Narby Don and Pauline Peterson
4/17—Palm Sunday 10:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship with Communion
Barry Brunner, Carmen Rogers, Bob Schon and Gary Ringham
Jim and Wendy Kemp
Nancy Bleck
Jill Tagtmeyer
Steve Wirt Carmen Rogers
LuAnn Schon
4/24—Easter Sunday 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship with Communion
Mel Gustafson, Gail Mack, Ray Erdmann and Kay Kietzer
Jan Fischer Carole Karlenig
Karen Kobeck
Nancy and John Bruick
4/24—Easter Sunday 10:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Gathering with Communion
Barry Brunner, Carmen Rogers, Bob Schon and Gary Ringham
Craig & Brynn Schander
Kathryn McClurg
Sue Dolan Jim and Pam Heidner
LuAnn Schon
Worship Volunteers for April 2011
Worship Volunteers: If you are unable to serve on your specified date, please contact the church office at 847/367-7050
with your replacement. Reminder: Lectors and Communion Assistants: Please be sure to check in with the Pastor
15 minutes before worship time for any special instructions.
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Are you ready for
Grace Lutheran Churc
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VBS 2011?
June 13—17
1:00—4:00 p.m.
Doors open at 12:45 p.m. on M
onday,
12:50 p.m. Tu
esday—Friday
Come and join us for some great bible
stories, eye-catching crafts, exciting songs, fun games,
and delicious snacks! Program open to
children 4-years old by
September 1st to those
who are entering fourth
grade in the fall.
Forms are available on-line at:
www.gracelutheranlibertyville.org Registration for Grace Families begins April 25.
Open registration begins May 2. Please return completed forms and payment to church office by June 1.
$20.00 per child ($60.00 per family) for those preregistered.
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C.O.O.L. FOOD PANTRY ITEM FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL
CANNED FRUIT
Thank You, members of GraceThank You, members of GraceThank You, members of GraceThank You, members of Grace
for your generosity. for your generosity. for your generosity. for your generosity. We collected $2093.00We collected $2093.00We collected $2093.00We collected $2093.00
for the ELCA Pacific Disaster Fund.for the ELCA Pacific Disaster Fund.for the ELCA Pacific Disaster Fund.for the ELCA Pacific Disaster Fund.
ReReReRe----use A Shoe Recycling Campaignuse A Shoe Recycling Campaignuse A Shoe Recycling Campaignuse A Shoe Recycling Campaign Through April 10, used athletic shoes will be collected for recycling. Please remove any excess dirt/dried mud and any metal parts before placing them in the collection bin located in the library area. NOT accepted are sandals, boots, water “socks,” dress shoes, or flip-flops. The soles will be recycled into track and playground sur-faces through a program with Nike and SWALCO. Gently used shoes may be donated to charity. See more information on the SWALCO website http://www.lakecounty il .gov/swalco/Programs/Reuse-A-Shoe.htm. Contact Renee Denault with questions [email protected] or 847/680-8238.
Creation Care Recycling NewsCreation Care Recycling NewsCreation Care Recycling NewsCreation Care Recycling News Remember to recycle cell phones and ink cartridges by placing them in the labeled bins in Café Grace. Recycling keeps harmful elements from entering our landfills and also provides funds for Grace. Also, don’t forget to recy-cle glass, plastic, aluminum, cardboard and paper here at Grace by placing materials in the blue containers located throughout the building. A full list of recyclable items and instructions are posted in Café Grace and the kitchen area downstairs.
LCGC Green Living FairLCGC Green Living FairLCGC Green Living FairLCGC Green Living Fair The Green Living Fair sponsored by the Libertyville Civic
Center and the Lake County Green Congregations was a
huge success. Thanks to all of you who found time to
attend! We are already looking forward to next spring.
For more information on green living and the LCGC, con-
tact Renee Denault at [email protected].
PEACE, LOVE, and LIBERTYVILLE!!PEACE, LOVE, and LIBERTYVILLE!!PEACE, LOVE, and LIBERTYVILLE!!PEACE, LOVE, and LIBERTYVILLE!! Get ready for the 2011 Libertyville Days Parade! The theme this year is “Peace, Love, and Libertyville!” Grace Lutheran will once again participate in the parade which will take place on June 18 at 10 a.m. The first planning meeting is scheduled for April 28 at 7:00 p.m. in Café Grace. Please plan to attend if you are interested in the design, construction and/or promotion of the Grace Lutheran float! It “takes a village” to pull off an award winning entry!! This is a great Outreach event in the community. Put on your flower power thinking caps and come share your ideas! Contact Renee Denault at [email protected] for more information.
Webmaster Need!Webmaster Need!Webmaster Need!Webmaster Need! Attention all you tech savvy people out there! The Grace Lutheran Outreach Ministry is in need of a webmaster for our church website. If you have the expertise and desire to share your talent, or know someone who may be interested, please contact Renee Denault at [email protected]. We owe a deep gratitude to Jo Hansen who has served as our website designer and webmaster for many years. Thank you, Jo, for your dedication. It is greatly appreciated.
Start Saving Books for the Used Book and Bake Sale!!Start Saving Books for the Used Book and Bake Sale!!Start Saving Books for the Used Book and Bake Sale!!Start Saving Books for the Used Book and Bake Sale!! July 21July 21July 21July 21----23.23.23.23. Mark Your Calendars and get your donations together! More information in next months newsletter.
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From your Treasurer YEAR TO DATE - As Of February 28, 2011 ACTUAL BUDGET DIFFERENCE LAST YEAR Cash Income $56,190 $70,447 -$14,257 $55,522 Expenses $67,811 $69,393 -$1,582 $66,811 Net Income -$11,621 -$11,289
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A Word from the Terrific Twos . . .A Word from the Terrific Twos . . .A Word from the Terrific Twos . . .A Word from the Terrific Twos . . . April showers bring May flowers! Terrific Twos is hoping that April also brings some warm weather. We are ready for nice warm Spring weather to get outside and play more. The theme this month is Easter, Spring and Flowers. The children will make their "surprise" Mother's Day gift; make a bird feeder out of rice cakes, peanut butter and birdseed; glue feathers on a bird and give him a name (it is always so cute to see the names they come up with!); and sing a new song about Spring every day at circle. To celebrate Easter, we will hear an age-appropriate Easter story, decorate a cross and color a cute bunny.
What a joy it is to share this wondrous time of the year with such special children. Jen, Mary Kay, Connie and I thank God for these children and their families, and the miracle of life!
Easter blessings to our wonderful Grace family.
Beth Zupkus Director, Terrific Twos
A Word from the Tremendous Threes . . . A Word from the Tremendous Threes . . . A Word from the Tremendous Threes . . . A Word from the Tremendous Threes . . . The highlight of March was Dad & Me Day! The students came to school on a snowy Saturday and had a mini school day with their Dads! It was a very special day & lots of fun. The Dinosaurs came back.... to our class room. A volcano erupted, we made fossils and dinosaur skeletons too. We were paleontologists and searched for bones and fossils in the sand and we even searched for dinos in sand (crushed graham crackers) and dirt (chocolate pudding) during Cook-ing Day.
Dr. Seuss was here, there, and everywhere. It tickled when everyone had their foot painted for our class "Foot Book". We had a silly socks day (Fox in Sox), made festive fish(One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish). Azul(blue) was our color of the month. Mr. Jeff taught the Threes and the Fours about Forgiveness. Music-in-the-Box visited all classes too.
A Word from the Fabulous Fours . . . A Word from the Fabulous Fours . . . A Word from the Fabulous Fours . . . A Word from the Fabulous Fours . . . The beginning of March we concluded our unit on the Five Senses. Then, "Once Upon A Time"..... the Fours began our Fairy Tales Unit! Imaginations were soaring! Jack in The Beanstalk was a favorite and playing with beans in the sen-sory table too. We learned about the letter T & made treasures and Q is for queen. We played with a giant duplo castle & smaller castles, castle blocks & Lincoln logs. We dressed up like kings and queens and created some wonderful pup-pet shows too. We learned some valuable lessons from a few of Aesop's Fables. The highlight of the month though was attending the Marriott Theatre's production of "How Can You Run With A Shell On Your Back?"- an Aesop's
Fables musical.
A Word about Animal Adventures . . . A Word about Animal Adventures . . . A Word about Animal Adventures . . . A Word about Animal Adventures . . . The end of March concluded our first session of this new class. It was a success! We learned about polar region and animals for seven weeks
Some of the animals included: Emperor penguins, Blue Whales, Arctic Foxes, Waddell Seals, Walrus, Arctic Terns, and Polar Bears! It was quite an adventure each week exploring the ani-
mals, playing games, doing experiments, crafts, and creative snacks too. We learned about blubber and used Crisco and a glove, we painted like seals & used socks on our hands for flippers, we melted icebergs with salt and eyedroppers of liquid watercolors, and we did a sink & float experiment (did you know seals have special air sacs in their throats they blow up so they can float when they sleep). We played "Polar Bears and Seals" on the Arctic Tundra outside of Grace. We were glad there was so much snow! Be prepared to visit the Rain Forest next session!
Sarah McAuliffe Director, Tremendous Threes and Fabulous Fours
Growing with Grace Preschool Families be sure to sign up for Son Surf Beach Bash Vacation Bible School. Registration begins 4/25!
April 2011 at Grace Lutheran
Grace Lutheran Church 501 Valley Park Drive, Libertyville IL, 847/367-7050 E-Mail: [email protected] Web-site: www.gracelutheranlibertyville.org
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SUNSUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1
2 11:00 am Jean Berg Memorial at Grace
3 NAME TAG SUNDAY
8:30 am
Traditional Worship with Holy Communion
10:00 am Contemporary Worship
Gathering with Holy Communion Children’s Ministries
4 4:00 pm Girl Scout Troop 1999
PRESCHOOL
5 11:00 am GLC Staff Meeting
12:30 pm Service Workshop
6:30 pm Winchester Bingo
7:00 pm Confirmation
PRESCHOOL
6 11:30 am Libertyville Women’s Club
5:30 pm PADS
7:00 pm Lenten Service
PRESCHOOL
7 7:00 pm CHATT
PRESCHOOL
8
PRESCHOOL
9 8:30 am Men’s Breakfast at Lamb’s Farm
2:00 - 4:00 pm Women of Grace “CHOCOLA-TEA”
Mother/Daughter Tea Fellowship Hall
10
10:00 am ONE SERVICE ONLY ANNUAL CONGREGATION
MEETING
Children’s Ministries
10:00 am
R.O.C.K. Meeting at Bagels by the Book
Flower Sale Order Forms
Available
11 7:00 pm Prayer Shawl
7:00 pm Preschool Board Mtg. in the Narthex
PRESCHOOL
12 11:00 am GLC Staff Meeting
1:30 pm Afternoon Bible Discussion in Café Grace
7:00 pm
Confirmation
7:00 pm Bookmarks
PRESCHOOL
13 7:00 pm Lenten Service
PRESCHOOL
14 7:15 pm Outreach
PRESCHOOL
15
PRESCHOOL
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17 PALM SUNDAY 8:30 am Traditional Worship with Holy Communion
10:00 am Contemporary Worship Gathering with Holy
Communion
Children’s Ministries
18 4:00 pm Girl Scout Troop 1999
PRESCHOOL
19 11:00 am GLC Staff Meeting
12:30 pm Service Workshop
7:00 pm Church Council
7:00 pm Confirmation
PRESCHOOL
20
PRESCHOOL
21 MAUNDY THURSDAY
11:30 am OWLS
7:00 pm CHATT
7:30 pm GABBRS
7:00 pm Worship Service with
Communion
PRESCHOOL
22 GOOD FRIDAY
1:00 Family Worship (12:30 pm Luncheon)
7:00 pm Service of Darkness
NO
PRESCHOOL
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24 EASTER SUNDAY 8:30 am Traditional Worship with Holy Communion
10:00 am Contemporary Worship Gathering with Holy Communion
Children’s Ministries
Easter Brunch to follow Both Worship Services
25 OFFICE CLOSED VBS Registration
Begins for Grace and Preschool Families
PRESCHOOL
26 1:30 pm Afternoon Bible Discussion
7:00 pm Confirmation
7:00 pm Women’s
Bible Study
7:15 pm College Moms
PRESCHOOL
27
PRESCHOOL
28 7:00 pm Parade Planning Meeting
Café Grace
PRESCHOOL
29 Flower Sale Order Forms Due
PRESCHOOL
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501 Valley Park Drive, Libertyville, IL 60048 847/367-7050
[email protected] www.gracelutheranlibertyville.org
WorshipWorshipWorshipWorship Schedule for April 2011Schedule for April 2011Schedule for April 2011Schedule for April 2011 4/3 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship with Holy Communion
4/3 10:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Gathering with Holy Communion, Nursery and Children’s Ministries
4/10 10:00 a.m. ONE SERVICE ONLY! ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
4/17 8:30 a.m. PALM SUNDAY Traditional Worship with Holy Communion
4/17 10:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Gathering with Holy Communion, Nursery and Children’s Ministries
4/24 8:30 a.m. EASTER SUNDAY Traditional Worship with Holy Communion
4/24 10:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Gathering
with Holy Communion, Nursery and Children’s Ministries
Join us for worship!Join us for worship!Join us for worship!Join us for worship!
April Lenten Worship Schedule
4/6 7:00 p.m.
4/13 7:00 p.m.
MAUNDY THURSDAY
4/21 7:00 p.m.
Holy Communion and
Stripping of the Altar
GOOD FRIDAY
4/22 1:00 p.m. Family Worship
Service with Luncheon at 12:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m. Service of Darkness
PRAYER OASIS
4/22 6:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
