a note of thanks from phil mauro, youth and family...

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6626 N. Oliphant Ave., Chicago, IL 60631 + www.edisonparkchurch.com + 773-631-9131 Mission: Mission: Mission: Mission: To be a people living, loving and serving as Jesus did...so that all may know Him.To be a people living, loving and serving as Jesus did...so that all may know Him.To be a people living, loving and serving as Jesus did...so that all may know Him.To be a people living, loving and serving as Jesus did...so that all may know Him.

September/October 2017September/October 2017September/October 2017September/October 2017

A Note of Thanks from Phil A Note of Thanks from Phil A Note of Thanks from Phil A Note of Thanks from Phil Mauro, Youth and Family Ministry Mauro, Youth and Family Ministry Mauro, Youth and Family Ministry Mauro, Youth and Family Ministry DirectorDirectorDirectorDirector

A huge Thank You to everyone who was able to come to my Meet “N” Greet in August. It was a wonder-ful evening filled with good fellowship, good food and great music by the “Ukaladies” and “Raven Street Band.” We cut the ribbon on our brand new basketball hoop and I was able to meet some of the wonderful people who make up our congregation. I have always felt wel-comed here, first as a congregation member and now as a staff member. I am very humbled by your warmth and generosity.

We have a lot of new and exciting things hap-pening in our Youth & Family Ministry. Starting this Fall on Thursday nights, we are offering a children’s faith formation class called BLAST (Bible Learning and Sharing Together). It will be led by Jennifer Williams and myself and we couldn’t be more excited to get started. The class will offer Bible learning, story sharing, game playing and feature a session showcase so the children can share their newly formed art creations with family and loved ones. Our first session will cover “Superheroes of the Bi-ble.” Please contact Jennifer or myself if you have any questions.

On Wednesday Sept 6Wednesday Sept 6Wednesday Sept 6Wednesday Sept 6thththth the Confirmation class the Confirmation class the Confirmation class the Confirmation class and parents, and Senior High youth group and parents, and parents, and Senior High youth group and parents, and parents, and Senior High youth group and parents, and parents, and Senior High youth group and parents, will be kicking off the year with a BBQ party at Pastor will be kicking off the year with a BBQ party at Pastor will be kicking off the year with a BBQ party at Pastor will be kicking off the year with a BBQ party at Pastor Sparby’s house. Sparby’s house. Sparby’s house. Sparby’s house. If you have not registered your children for either group and they are of age, please do so promptly. The children will participate in an assortment of activities that will help in molding their relationship with church and Christ. Confirmation is a very important time in a child’s life and I plan on making it a memorable and enjoyable one for them. Lastly, next year near the end of June, I will be leading our Senior High youth group down to Houston, Texas to participate in the ELCA’s Youth Gathering. “This Changes Everything” is the theme and there will be

30,000 young Lutherans from around the world in attendance. People have stated that going to the Youth Gathering was a life a life a life a life

changing eventchanging eventchanging eventchanging event for them. If your child will be of high school age going into next year, they are able to partici-pate. I urge you to talk and pray about it with your family and check out elca.org/gathering if you have any ques-tions. I will be holding a series of fundraisers to help low-er the costs for families whose children are attending. If you are able to assist or give contributions to our cause, your help will be greatly appreciated. Again, I thank you for welcoming me and my family and I look forward to working with our youth and building relationships with Christ. Blessings, Phil Mauro Youth & Family Ministry Director

Worship Times Transition to FallWorship Times Transition to FallWorship Times Transition to FallWorship Times Transition to Fall

Labor Day WeekendLabor Day WeekendLabor Day WeekendLabor Day Weekend September 2/3September 2/3September 2/3September 2/3————Summer Schedule continuesSummer Schedule continuesSummer Schedule continuesSummer Schedule continues

Saturday 5pSaturday 5pSaturday 5pSaturday 5p Sunday 9a and 10:30a Sunday 9a and 10:30a Sunday 9a and 10:30a Sunday 9a and 10:30a

Block Party Weekend Block Party Weekend Block Party Weekend Block Party Weekend September 9/10September 9/10September 9/10September 9/10 Saturday 5p Saturday 5p Saturday 5p Saturday 5p

Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday 10:30a ONLY 10:30a ONLY 10:30a ONLY 10:30a ONLY as as as as kickkickkickkick----off to the picnicoff to the picnicoff to the picnicoff to the picnic

Beginning September 16/17Beginning September 16/17Beginning September 16/17Beginning September 16/17 Resume Fall/Winter ScheduleResume Fall/Winter ScheduleResume Fall/Winter ScheduleResume Fall/Winter Schedule

Saturday 5pSaturday 5pSaturday 5pSaturday 5p Sunday 8a, 9a, and 10:30aSunday 8a, 9a, and 10:30aSunday 8a, 9a, and 10:30aSunday 8a, 9a, and 10:30a

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Church Office HoursChurch Office HoursChurch Office HoursChurch Office Hours 8:30a-10:30a—Sunday

8:30a-3p — Monday through Thursday 8:30a-12:00p—Friday

Office closed Monday, September 4

Opportunities to ServeOpportunities to ServeOpportunities to ServeOpportunities to Serve

Worship Participants—serve one Sunday a month

MemorialsMemorialsMemorialsMemorials

Edison Park Lutheran Church is grateful for the following: In memory of Lenora Schafer Lenora Schafer Lenora Schafer Lenora Schafer to the General Fund from Kathy and Mark Erlandson, Elaine Gronert, Lenora’s family, Diane Snook, Mary and Jeff Eckdhal, Julia Parlzek, Carol and Paul Traficanto, Carol Kerigan and Patrice Faulkner, Ruth Garison, John and Martha Johnson, Andy and Valerie Schmidt, Todd Anderson, Marikay Seybert and John and Pam Chapman. To the Music Fund from Wayne and Pam Miller. In memory of Lynne Eckdhal Lynne Eckdhal Lynne Eckdhal Lynne Eckdhal to the General Fund from Nancy Fisher.

Prayer Requests (as of 8/20/17)Prayer Requests (as of 8/20/17)Prayer Requests (as of 8/20/17)Prayer Requests (as of 8/20/17)

◊ Baby Dominic (great nephew of Sal and Rosalie Greco)

◊ Rich Bake (John Cherry’s cousin)

◊ Karen Bartel

◊ John Bimmerle

◊ Rob Burke

◊ Fred Chipman (Mary Hanson’s brother)

◊ Linda Christensen

◊ Millie Cummings (Shelley Schwartz’s friend)

◊ Viola Collins-Brown

◊ Mae Dumas

◊ Amanda Dymbroski (Phil Mauro’s niece)

◊ Harold Gohl

◊ Craig Heffernan

◊ Donald Imbus (Donna Brady)

◊ Jane Jacobs (friend of Shelley Schwartz)

◊ Shaunna Juarez (daughter-in–law of Toni and Juan)

◊ Les Kinney

◊ Diane Knutson

◊ Ralph Kudsk

◊ Rose Lewis (Cindy Andersen’s friend)

◊ Julie Linnekin (Phyllis Doyle’s niece)

◊ John Lund

◊ Jan Page

◊ Dick Pence

◊ John Rose

◊ Diane Rumsfield

◊ Richard Sears

◊ Pat Schwager (friend of Maureen Cassaro)

◊ Clarice Smoot (Marilyn Baalson’s sister)

◊ Chuck Spargrove (Barb Williams’ brother)

◊ Gary Spickerman (Marilyn Cook’s brother)

◊ Wayne Stachura

◊ Ron Uding

◊ Sara Upton (Wierz’s granddaughter)

◊ Amy Vullmahn (Arlene’s niece)

◊ Payton Williams (Barb Williams’ granddaughter)

◊ Those serving in the military from our congregation: John Minelli

Life Life Life Life &&&& GrowthGrowthGrowthGrowth

Weddings: Weddings: Weddings: Weddings: July 8—-Laura Whitehouse and Gary Killmer August 12 — Susan Falato and Robert Rash

Baptism:Baptism:Baptism:Baptism: July 16—Carter Jackson Van Hove

Christian SympathyChristian SympathyChristian SympathyChristian Sympathy Sympathy to the families of:

Lynne Eckdhal Gail Gammel Ken Johnson Violette Angell

Scheduling a Baptism?Scheduling a Baptism?Scheduling a Baptism?Scheduling a Baptism? Contact the church office to begin the process.

Scheduling a Wedding?Scheduling a Wedding?Scheduling a Wedding?Scheduling a Wedding? Contact the church office to get your date on the calendar, and we’ll help you in the initial stages. A Wedding Director will be assigned to help with the details of your special day.

New Member Reception New Member Reception New Member Reception New Member Reception on Sunday, October 15, 5-7p at Pastor’s house. If you’re new to Edison Park Luther-an, or have been here awhile, but did not get a chance to attend a reception yet, please join us. Sign up at the Wel-come Center. We’re glad you’re here!

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Leadership Leadership Leadership Leadership Some of what is covered in this Ministry Area: Some of what is covered in this Ministry Area: Some of what is covered in this Ministry Area: Some of what is covered in this Ministry Area: Church Council; Finance; stewardship; property; Church Council; Finance; stewardship; property; Church Council; Finance; stewardship; property; Church Council; Finance; stewardship; property; synod and ELCA; All Saints Memorial Garden; etc.synod and ELCA; All Saints Memorial Garden; etc.synod and ELCA; All Saints Memorial Garden; etc.synod and ELCA; All Saints Memorial Garden; etc.

BenevolenceBenevolenceBenevolenceBenevolence Kindness, Compassion, Generosity, GoodwillKindness, Compassion, Generosity, GoodwillKindness, Compassion, Generosity, GoodwillKindness, Compassion, Generosity, Goodwill

Mission of the Month in September/October is Mission of the Month in September/October is Mission of the Month in September/October is Mission of the Month in September/October is World Hunger. World Hunger. World Hunger. World Hunger. Our synod’s $1 Million Challenge is racing toward the finish line. As of May 31, $722,637 had been raised. Bishop Miller has challenged EPLC, and the Church Council has accepted the offer to work to-ward the goal of $15,000 for Hunger. YOUR gifts toward YOUR gifts toward YOUR gifts toward YOUR gifts toward

WORLD HUNGER from August 1 through October 31 WORLD HUNGER from August 1 through October 31 WORLD HUNGER from August 1 through October 31 WORLD HUNGER from August 1 through October 31 will help us. will help us. will help us. will help us. The Council will also approach the Founda-tion to request a match of your gifts to this urgent and match of your gifts to this urgent and match of your gifts to this urgent and match of your gifts to this urgent and worthwhile causeworthwhile causeworthwhile causeworthwhile cause

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From the Treasurer: From the Treasurer: From the Treasurer: From the Treasurer: The report this month is a mix of reasonably good numbers and other numbers that show the continuing challenges that we face as a congregation. With the help from the Foundation we are in a better position with our cash flow than we were at this time last year. This happened with the management of expenses and the fact that the capital expendi-tures we have undertaken the last several years has left the church building in better shape so we have had a year so far that has had less big expense requirements. With that said there has been a conscious effort also to contain as much as possible expenses across the board by the finance committee and the staff. The efforts by the staff are noticeable in the numbers. The challenges we have for the rest of the year are attainable. The council and finance committee are committed to do all we can to make the Foundation gifts of $120,000 which we have received last us through the end of the year. This means that we need to continue containing expenses and a challenge to the congregation to continue your generous giving and if possible to increase that giving even by a small amount, If we all do that all our challenges and goals will be met. Prayerfully submitted, Wayne Ammentorp Treasurer

We Need Your Help, To Help Us ServeWe Need Your Help, To Help Us ServeWe Need Your Help, To Help Us ServeWe Need Your Help, To Help Us Serve Please remember to contact Deacon Carole Edwards when you’re hospitalized, or whenever you’d like a visit. Hospitals usually don’t let the church know. Even if you don’t want a visit, we would appreciate the opportunity to pray for your healing. We’d love to visit you in your home, or meet you somewhere for coffee anytime. Please let us know you would like a visit. Pastor Sparby and Deacon Edwards always welcome the opportunity to visit you. We have a great pastoral care team consisting of Deacon, Pastor, Stephen Ministers, and many others who are eager to visit when there is a spe-cific need, or just for conversation.Call Deacon Edwards at 773Call Deacon Edwards at 773Call Deacon Edwards at 773Call Deacon Edwards at 773----580580580580----3617 or [email protected], or Pas-3617 or [email protected], or Pas-3617 or [email protected], or Pas-3617 or [email protected], or Pas-tor Sparby at 773tor Sparby at 773tor Sparby at 773tor Sparby at 773----580580580580----3607 or [email protected]. 3607 or [email protected]. 3607 or [email protected]. 3607 or [email protected].

June/July

Income YTD Actual

Income YTD Ministry

Plan Income June/July

Difference

$65,579 $272,889 $313,178 $(33,574)

June/July

Expenses YTD Actual

Expense YTD Ministry

Plan Expenses YTD Shortfall

$99,153 $375,918 $391,955 $(103,029)


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Worship Worship Worship Worship Some of what is covered in this Ministry Area: Some of what is covered in this Ministry Area: Some of what is covered in this Ministry Area: Some of what is covered in this Ministry Area: Worship services and all things connected to Worship services and all things connected to Worship services and all things connected to Worship services and all things connected to

worship life; choirs, tech, altar care, worship life; choirs, tech, altar care, worship life; choirs, tech, altar care, worship life; choirs, tech, altar care, guest musicians, praise team; etc.guest musicians, praise team; etc.guest musicians, praise team; etc.guest musicians, praise team; etc.

Weekend Worship Schedule Weekend Worship Schedule Weekend Worship Schedule Weekend Worship Schedule

Beginning September 17Beginning September 17Beginning September 17Beginning September 17

SaturdaysSaturdaysSaturdaysSaturdays 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm –––– Evensong Evensong Evensong Evensong A calming blend of music, liturgical elements and multi-media.

SundaysSundaysSundaysSundays 8:00 am Traditions8:00 am Traditions8:00 am Traditions8:00 am Traditions A service centered in liturgy, scripture texts, hymn sing-ing, sermon, and communion at the altar rail.

9:00 am & 10:30am9:00 am & 10:30am9:00 am & 10:30am9:00 am & 10:30am–––– New Song New Song New Song New Song A mix of litanies, liturgies, traditional and contemporary music, a children’s time, scripture, sermon, and com-munion each week.

9:00 am Sunday Morning Special Music 9:00 am Sunday Morning Special Music 9:00 am Sunday Morning Special Music 9:00 am Sunday Morning Special Music

September 10- (10:30 only) Sanctuary Choir September 17—La Verne Myers, Handbell Soloist September 24—Sanctuary and Hosanna Choirs October 1—Thomas Forde, Soloist October 8—Shannon Suty, Soloist October 15—Viola Collins-Brown, Soloist October 22—Cherub, Hosanna, and Sanctuary Choirs October 29—Jubilee Ringers and Sanctuary Choir

Musical GroupsMusical GroupsMusical GroupsMusical Groups Registration forms are available for children’s choirs at www.edisonparkchurch.com and at the Welcome Cen-ter.

Cherub Choir (Preschool and Kindergarten)Cherub Choir (Preschool and Kindergarten)Cherub Choir (Preschool and Kindergarten)Cherub Choir (Preschool and Kindergarten) Thursdays 4:30—5:15 pm 1st Rehearsal—Thursday, September 14th

Hosanna Choir (Grades 1, 2, 3, 4)Hosanna Choir (Grades 1, 2, 3, 4)Hosanna Choir (Grades 1, 2, 3, 4)Hosanna Choir (Grades 1, 2, 3, 4) Thursdays 5:15—6:15 pm 1st Rehearsal—Thursday, September 14th

Sanctuary Choir (High SchoolSanctuary Choir (High SchoolSanctuary Choir (High SchoolSanctuary Choir (High School————Adults)Adults)Adults)Adults) Wednesdays 7:00 pm—8: 30 pm 1st Rehearsal—Wednesday, September 6h

Jubilee Ringers (Grade 7 Jubilee Ringers (Grade 7 Jubilee Ringers (Grade 7 Jubilee Ringers (Grade 7 ————Adults)Adults)Adults)Adults) Wednesdays 4:30 pm—6:00 pm 1st Rehearsal—Wednesday, September 6th

Praise Ensemble (High SchoolPraise Ensemble (High SchoolPraise Ensemble (High SchoolPraise Ensemble (High School————Adults)Adults)Adults)Adults) Singers and Instrumentalists welcome. Audition re-quired.

Noontime Organ Concert and LunchNoontime Organ Concert and LunchNoontime Organ Concert and LunchNoontime Organ Concert and Lunch Wednesday, September 27th at 12:15 p.m.

Join our very own Matt Haider for a 30 minute concert on the mighty Schlicker Pipe Organ. Boxed lunches from Panera will be available for $10 a piece but must be pre-ordered. You are welcome to bring your own lunch. Sign up at the Welcome Center or through the church office. Lunches must be ordered by Sunday, September Sunday, September Sunday, September Sunday, September 24.24.24.24.

MenSing!MenSing!MenSing!MenSing! Sunday, October 22nd at 8:00 am Service 7:20 am Rehearsal All men are invitied to join in song together. Meet in Sanctuary to learn an easy anthem. Music will be availa-ble at the Welcome Center, October 15th.

Reformation 500 Worship Events!Reformation 500 Worship Events!Reformation 500 Worship Events!Reformation 500 Worship Events!

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday, Sunday, September 17 at 2:30 p.m.September 17 at 2:30 p.m.September 17 at 2:30 p.m.September 17 at 2:30 p.m. LutheranLutheranLutheranLutheran––––Catholic Common Commemoration of the Catholic Common Commemoration of the Catholic Common Commemoration of the Catholic Common Commemoration of the Reformation in 2017 Reformation in 2017 Reformation in 2017 Reformation in 2017 Mary Seat of Wisdom Roman Catholic Church,Mary Seat of Wisdom Roman Catholic Church,Mary Seat of Wisdom Roman Catholic Church,Mary Seat of Wisdom Roman Catholic Church, 920 Granville Ave., Park Ridge, IL 60068 Presiders: Bishop Wayne Miller and Bishop Frank Kane, Pastor Richard Johnson and Father Jerry Gunderson. A joint service between Mary Seat of Wisdom and St. Luke’s in Park ridge.

Tuesday, October 31 at 7:00 p.m.Tuesday, October 31 at 7:00 p.m.Tuesday, October 31 at 7:00 p.m.Tuesday, October 31 at 7:00 p.m. “Renewing Covenant”“Renewing Covenant”“Renewing Covenant”“Renewing Covenant” LutheranLutheranLutheranLutheran––––Catholic Common Catholic Common Catholic Common Catholic Common Commemoration of the Reformation in 2017Commemoration of the Reformation in 2017Commemoration of the Reformation in 2017Commemoration of the Reformation in 2017 Holy Name Cathedral,Holy Name Cathedral,Holy Name Cathedral,Holy Name Cathedral, 730 N Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 60611 Presiders: Cardinal Blase Cupich and Bishop Wayne Mil-ler

2017 Christmas Festival 2017 Christmas Festival 2017 Christmas Festival 2017 Christmas Festival Sunday, December 3th + 4:00 pmSunday, December 3th + 4:00 pmSunday, December 3th + 4:00 pmSunday, December 3th + 4:00 pm Join us in celebrating the birth of Jesus through song and word! Featuring soloists, choirs, instrumentalists, and a reenactment of the first Nativity!


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FOUNDATION CORNERFOUNDATION CORNERFOUNDATION CORNERFOUNDATION CORNER “WITH EVERY DEED YOU ARE SOWING A SEED, THOUGH THE “WITH EVERY DEED YOU ARE SOWING A SEED, THOUGH THE “WITH EVERY DEED YOU ARE SOWING A SEED, THOUGH THE “WITH EVERY DEED YOU ARE SOWING A SEED, THOUGH THE

HARVEST YOU MAY NOT SEE.”HARVEST YOU MAY NOT SEE.”HARVEST YOU MAY NOT SEE.”HARVEST YOU MAY NOT SEE.”

Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Fall is upon us. A time for the harvest, crisp autumn nights, and, most likely, bad football. It is also a time to reflect upon all of the good things that God has be-stowed upon us. As you do so, we ask that you consider a donation to the Edison Park Lutheran Foundation to allow us to continue our mission to help support, sustain and grow this church. If you cannot give today, please remember that you can always make provisions in your estate planning to contribute to the Foundation. We have directors who are available to discuss how those donations can be made which may decrease or eliminate tax consequences to your estate.

Since 1965 donations to the Edison Park Lutheran Foun-dation have helped sustain the life of Edison Park Luther-an Church. Since it was established, over $2,000.000 have been gifted to EPLC to sustain and grow its minis-try. While there have been significant donations made throughout the history of the Foundation, EVERY gift matters.

Please ask a Foundation Director if you would like to know more. Directors are: Dale Ammentorp, Joe Bartel, Barry Bleeker, Gary Duszak, Kurt Gustafson, Monika Hemm, Rick Janci, Wayne Oberschelp, Alice Rybak, Klay Schmeisser, Mark Dupke and Paul Speciale. Help us con-tinue to sow the seeds which will continue to produce great harvests.

Deacon Carole EdwardsDeacon Carole EdwardsDeacon Carole EdwardsDeacon Carole Edwards

Dear Friends, In the last couple weeks, I’ve found myself thinking more, and talking more, about heaven…I’m sure it’s probably because we’ve had three dear folks in hospice, and as we’ve visited, prayed and shared the sacrament togeth-er, our conversations often involve a discussion of what Heaven might be like. As we realize the end of our earthly life is drawing near, our eyes begin to look to-ward our heavenly home and the promises God has giv-en us. Many of you know that I recently moved back to my childhood home. I’ve been working on restoring the home for over 5 years. There were many challenges along the way, and sometimes I wondered if it would ever really get finished and I’d be able to move in. In many ways it seemed like an impossible goal. But once I moved in, I knew I was “home.” And an interesting thing happened. The other house that I had enjoyed for 23 years suddenly lost its appeal and felt empty. And I be-gan to think about our heavenly home. In this life we face many trials, but God has promised us something greater than we can ever imagine. And when we get there, we’ll know “we’re home.” Trust that God keeps his promises.

EPLC Block PartyEPLC Block PartyEPLC Block PartyEPLC Block Party Sunday, September 10Sunday, September 10Sunday, September 10Sunday, September 10

This is open to the public, so invite your friends and neighbors to join you here! Only ONE worship September 10 @ 10:30a followed immediately by the picnic.

• Food will be served 11:45a-1p

• Tent and chairs will be set up in the lot—bring lawn chairs and blankets for other areas and the park

• EPLC will provide hot dogs, hamburgers, bratwurst, baked beans, water, soft drinks, beer and wine

• Please bring salads, side, dessert, fruit—sign up at the welcome center

• Jumpy jack, games for kids, basketball, balloon man, and more…

• Please plan to park off site, streets, Metra lot, etc. If you’re able bodied, please park some distance so we have street spots close for those who need them very close to the church.

Music Ministry Music Ministry Music Ministry Music Ministry Mum SaleMum SaleMum SaleMum Sale

Once again the Music Ministry is making available beauti-ful Belgium Mums.

Order by Friday, September 8 Delivery on Saturday, September 23

Order forms at the Welcome Center or on the website.


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GrowingGrowingGrowingGrowing Some of what is covered in this Ministry Area: Edu-Some of what is covered in this Ministry Area: Edu-Some of what is covered in this Ministry Area: Edu-Some of what is covered in this Ministry Area: Edu-cation for children, youth and adults; programming cation for children, youth and adults; programming cation for children, youth and adults; programming cation for children, youth and adults; programming for children, middle school, and senior high; Bible for children, middle school, and senior high; Bible for children, middle school, and senior high; Bible for children, middle school, and senior high; Bible studies; forums; guest speakers; preschool; etc.studies; forums; guest speakers; preschool; etc.studies; forums; guest speakers; preschool; etc.studies; forums; guest speakers; preschool; etc.

PreschoolPreschoolPreschoolPreschool Preschool is so excited to get underway this year! We cannot wait to be playing, hearing stories, singing and dancing, painting and coloring, performing science ex-periments and cooking! We will learn about ourselves, each other, our families and God!

I am proud to announce that I was the recipient of a “Dream A Little Dream” Award again this year. The Chi-cagoland Lutheran Educational Fund asks teachers throughout Chicago to submit essays on what types of items might make their teaching wishes come true. Sev-eral educators from this pool of Lutheran Schools are chosen and presented with awards at the Annual Teach-er Recognition Dinner held in the spring. I will be pur-chasing STEM learning kits for the classroom with the award.

Preschool Is Launching A New Project This Preschool Is Launching A New Project This Preschool Is Launching A New Project This Preschool Is Launching A New Project This Year! SENIOR READERS!Year! SENIOR READERS!Year! SENIOR READERS!Year! SENIOR READERS!

We are looking for a few seniors to read stories to our class on the first Fridays of each month from 10:00-10:30 each time. No Teaching Experience is Required! You can choose a favorite children’s book of your own or we will have several ready for you to choose. Please see

Jennifer with questions. There is a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Cen-ter. The first Senior Reader session will be on Friday October 6, 2017 in the preschool room.

Children’s MinistryChildren’s MinistryChildren’s MinistryChildren’s Ministry Meet the Sunday School Teaching Team at the 10:30 service on September 10!

Bible SundayBible SundayBible SundayBible Sunday

Children in preschool, 3rd grade or new to our program

will be presented with bibles on Sunday September 17.

Please let Jennifer know if your child needs a bible.

B.L.A.S.T. Begins September 14B.L.A.S.T. Begins September 14B.L.A.S.T. Begins September 14B.L.A.S.T. Begins September 14 BBBBible, ible, ible, ible, LLLLearning, earning, earning, earning, AAAAnd nd nd nd SSSSharing haring haring haring TTTTogetherogetherogetherogether Join us on Thursday evenings in-between children’s choir times for our new faith formation series for chil-dren. Bible Learning And Sharing Together begins on September 14. We will be investigating “Superheroes of the Bible” throughout the fall session. Information and registration forms are at The Welcome Center and online at www.edisonparkchurch.com.

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The Preschool

Art Gallery

will be

returning

to the

Nordblad

Atrium!

Save the date:

Saturday,

November 19


Junior High/ConfirmationJunior High/ConfirmationJunior High/ConfirmationJunior High/Confirmation All youth going into 7th and 8th grade in the fall!All youth going into 7th and 8th grade in the fall!All youth going into 7th and 8th grade in the fall!All youth going into 7th and 8th grade in the fall! Confirmation begins again Wednesday, September 6 with a BBQ at Pastor’s for youth and parents at 6p. Do you have neighbors and friends searching for a church home? Invite them! Bring a dish to pass, hot dogs, burg-ers, and drinks will be supplied. Mark your calendars! Confirmation classes begin on September 13 @ 6p. Contact Phil Mauro at [email protected] with any questions.

Manna Returns in September!!Manna Returns in September!!Manna Returns in September!!Manna Returns in September!! The popular Manna fundraiser is back, with a few changes. We have a new provider, Great Lakes Scrip, offering cards from more than 750 retailers. Our first sale deadline will Our first sale deadline will Our first sale deadline will Our first sale deadline will bebebebe September 24, with pickup the followingSeptember 24, with pickup the followingSeptember 24, with pickup the followingSeptember 24, with pickup the following Sunday, Oc-Sunday, Oc-Sunday, Oc-Sunday, Oc-tober 1st.tober 1st.tober 1st.tober 1st. New flyers and order forms will be available at the Welcome Center and North Hall, as well as on the church website. We hope you consider placing an order. All proceeds benefit the various EPLC Youth programs and ministry. Thanks, Monika Hemm and Vickie Nelson.

AdultAdultAdultAdult

Bible Conversation takes place Sundays at 8a Bible Conversation takes place Sundays at 8a Bible Conversation takes place Sundays at 8a Bible Conversation takes place Sundays at 8a We meet in the Conference Room. All are welcome!

Book Club! Nordblad Atrium on Book Club! Nordblad Atrium on Book Club! Nordblad Atrium on Book Club! Nordblad Atrium on Thursday, September 14 and Thursday, October 12, at 7:30 pm

We hope you can join us to discuss the next two award winning books selected by members of our book club. Ordinary Grace by William Kent Kruger brings us back to the summer of 1961 in a small town in MN. Thirteen year old Frank Drum finds himself thrust into events that change his life forever.

In October we will discuss Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter which is the story of an almost-love affair that begins on the Italian coast in 1962...and is rekin-dled in Hollywood fifty years later.

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Pioneer Park Family Fun!!!Pioneer Park Family Fun!!!Pioneer Park Family Fun!!!Pioneer Park Family Fun!!!


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OutreachOutreachOutreachOutreach

Some of what is covered in this Ministry Area: Some of what is covered in this Ministry Area: Some of what is covered in this Ministry Area: Some of what is covered in this Ministry Area: Car-Car-Car-Car-ing ministries; ing ministries; ing ministries; ing ministries; Outreach to Outreach to Outreach to Outreach to neighborhood, metro neighborhood, metro neighborhood, metro neighborhood, metro area, USA, and international; area, USA, and international; area, USA, and international; area, USA, and international; all all all all hospitality ministry; hospitality ministry; hospitality ministry; hospitality ministry; inviting and evangelism ministryinviting and evangelism ministryinviting and evangelism ministryinviting and evangelism ministry; ; ; ; new members; new members; new members; new members; all all all all

things fellowship; things fellowship; things fellowship; things fellowship; etc.etc.etc.etc.

Movie NightMovie NightMovie NightMovie Night————3rd Saturday at 6:30p3rd Saturday at 6:30p3rd Saturday at 6:30p3rd Saturday at 6:30p September 16: September 16: September 16: September 16: Trumbo

October 21: October 21: October 21: October 21: Butch Cassidy

and the Sundance Kid

Men’s Breakfast Men’s Breakfast Men’s Breakfast Men’s Breakfast Second Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. Second Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. Second Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. Second Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. Just Like Home Restaurant , 8501 W. Dempster St. in Niles. Casual, good food, good friends, good fellowship!

God’s Work/Our Hands Work WeekendGod’s Work/Our Hands Work WeekendGod’s Work/Our Hands Work WeekendGod’s Work/Our Hands Work Weekend September 9th & 10thSeptember 9th & 10thSeptember 9th & 10thSeptember 9th & 10th

Two Opportunities to ParticipateTwo Opportunities to ParticipateTwo Opportunities to ParticipateTwo Opportunities to Participate

*FIRST OPPORTUNITY* *FIRST OPPORTUNITY* *FIRST OPPORTUNITY* *FIRST OPPORTUNITY*

Feed My Starving Children Intergenerational Service Event @ FMSC - Schaumburg, IL

1072 National Parkway Schaumburg, IL 11:30 - 1:30

(Meet at church at 10:30 to carpool to the event.) We have 25 openings for this service event to package food to distribute to God’s starving children who are hungry in both body and spirit. The video on the FMSC website starts with this stagger-ing statistic: “Today, more the 6,200 children will die around the world due to hunger related causes:” How does FMSC help? The process is simple: Donations are given by people to fund the meal ingredi-ents. Volunteers hand-pack the meals. Meals are then donated to FMSC food partners around the world, where children are fed and lives are saved! This is a perfect opportunity for individuals and families to come together and make a difference in the lives of hungry children. Children ages 5 and up are welcome to attend. (Children under 5 are not allowed in the pack-ing room.) All children 18 and under must be accompa-nied by an adult.

Please sign-up as soon as possible at the Welcome Table for this service opportunity. The names of attendees need to be sent to FMSC prior to the event. We look forward to having a full contingent of eager volunteers willing to help out on the 9th. (Although a donation is not expected, you might consid-er donating the cost of a restaurant meal to FMSC. Donations can be brought to the event or given to the Hospitality Table before the 9th, if you’re unable to at-tend, but would like to offer your support.)

*SECOND OPPORTUNITY* *SECOND OPPORTUNITY* *SECOND OPPORTUNITY* *SECOND OPPORTUNITY* Cards for Servicemen and Servicewomen

Recently our men and women in the military are experi-encing some depression due to uncertainty in the world conditions facing them. We would like all EPLC members to prepare a card of comfort and thought for our men and women who are serving us. Suggestions: The card could be store bought or hand-made. Tell them you are a member of Edison Park Lutheran Church and express your thoughts of comfort toward them. Then place your card in a sealed envelope and write “US Service Member” on the front of it. Deliver the card to EPLC Welcome Desk by September 10th. The cards will then be delivered to the USO at O'Hare Airport by Veteran’s Task Force members. Our service members are in our prayers always. You can be assured that your card will go a long way towards easing their depression. THANK YOU for your continued generosity and thought-fulness in reaching out to others!

Day TripDay TripDay TripDay Trip————“Here I Stand” “Here I Stand” “Here I Stand” “Here I Stand” A free exhibit A free exhibit A free exhibit A free exhibit

about Luther and Reformation at United Lu-about Luther and Reformation at United Lu-about Luther and Reformation at United Lu-about Luther and Reformation at United Lu-theran Church in Oak Park, Sunday, Oct 8. theran Church in Oak Park, Sunday, Oct 8. theran Church in Oak Park, Sunday, Oct 8. theran Church in Oak Park, Sunday, Oct 8. We

will be attending the opening of the exhibit that will in-clude singing, prayer and a brief presentation by the Consul from the German Consulate in Chicago. An Oktoberfest celebration will follow that will include German beers, wine and apple cider along with German snacks such as soft pretzels with mustard, cheeses and cookies. There is no charge for the food. Sign up at the Welcome Center to take the church van, first come, first served. The van will be leaving at 2p. The fes-tivities begin at 3p. United Lutheran Church is located at 409 Greenfield St (at Ridgeland Ave) in Oak Park.


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Holy Family School Supplies/Bucks for Holy Family School Supplies/Bucks for Holy Family School Supplies/Bucks for Holy Family School Supplies/Bucks for Book Collections Takes a 21st Century Book Collections Takes a 21st Century Book Collections Takes a 21st Century Book Collections Takes a 21st Century TurnTurnTurnTurn The end of July has traditionally been a time when EPLC has collected school supplies for Holy Family School for several years. As sales on school supplies begin appear-ing in newspaper flyers, you may want to pick-up a few items that always appear in the supply list such as cray-ons, markers, one-subject notebooks, 2-pocket folders, pens and pencils. The past couple of years, we have also supported a grade level purchase for much needed text-books. (Last year, we helped the primary department purchase reading materials.) We have an audacious goal to aim for as we reach the children of Holy Family School. We need YOU! We hope to raise enough for 37 Chromebooks for 8th graders, and staff. The cost per Chromebook is $281.46/ea. Mark your gift Holy Family. With God, all things are possible. Let’s reach this goal of $10,414.02 for our partner in ministry since the mid-1980s.

A great cause, for a great school that changes countless lives in our city. Thanks!

Service Project to Assist The Night Service Project to Assist The Night Service Project to Assist The Night Service Project to Assist The Night MinistryMinistryMinistryMinistry On Sunday, October 22nd, we will travel to the Humboldt Park Community from 4:00-6:00p along with the Night Ministry to offer a meal, warm smile, and greeting/conversation to those in need. The Night Minis-try’s Health Outreach bus is also available to provide health care while volunteers provide the meal and a hu-man connection. Shoppers are needed to purchase items and bake for those meals. Please take a sticky note(s) from the board in Nordblad Hall to help out with this. All items should be returned by Wednesday, October 18th. We will need 6-8 volunteers to make hot dogs, wrap them in foil, and put together 150 sack dinners. You should meet in the kitchen at 1:45p on Sunday, October 22nd. Finally, a group of 4-6 adults are needed to travel to the Humboldt Park Community to serve the meal on October 22nd and should meet at church at 3:15p. Thanks very much for your support of the Night Ministry and for living, loving and serving as Jesus did. (Look for our annual stocking stuffer collection in November)

Northwest Side Hunger WalkNorthwest Side Hunger WalkNorthwest Side Hunger WalkNorthwest Side Hunger Walk, Sunday, Sep-tember 24 — at Resurrection College Prep, 7500 W. Tal-cott Ave, Chicago. Sign in at 1p—step off at 1:30p. If you would like to walk, there are forms with more infor-mation at the Welcome Center. EPLC will once again sponsor a refreshment stop for the walkers as they pass by on Avondale. If you would like to help, sign up at the Welcome Center. It’s about a 1p-2:30p commitment to greet walkers and offer them water, etc. as they pass.

Coffee Hour Coffee Hour Coffee Hour Coffee Hour ———— Will you host?Will you host?Will you host?Will you host? There are Sun-days available if you would like to help host Coffee Hour this fall. Sign up at the Welcome Center.

Spiritual Gifts Corner Spiritual Gifts Corner Spiritual Gifts Corner Spiritual Gifts Corner Did you know that September is an ideal time to discover your Spiritual Gifts? Visit the Spiritual Gifts section of the EPLC website under “Worship” or see, Phyllis Doyle, Kathy Erlandson, Lynn Freitag or Ed Kruse.

Stephen Ministry Stephen Ministry Stephen Ministry Stephen Ministry ---- Guest SpeakerGuest SpeakerGuest SpeakerGuest Speaker Monday, Sept. 18th 6:30p Managing transition to smaller living space Dale Tippett is a seniors real estate specialist and retire-ment community chaplain in Chicago. He brings decades of insight and experience of working with longtime homeowners and the challenges they face as they con-sider selling their homes and moving to a variety of new living arrangements. He breaks the process down in a practical and understandable way. Dale is a US Navy Vet-eran and active in the seniors, veterans and faith based communities.

14th Annual Pet Blessing Celebration14th Annual Pet Blessing Celebration14th Annual Pet Blessing Celebration14th Annual Pet Blessing Celebration Sat, October 7, 2017 @Sat, October 7, 2017 @Sat, October 7, 2017 @Sat, October 7, 2017 @ 10:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.10:00 a.m. in Monument Parkin Monument Parkin Monument Parkin Monument Park

• Pets of all kinds are invited

• If your pet is not good with others or does not go outside, pictures are also welcome

• Please bring all pets on leashes or if you prefer a carrier

• Light refreshments will be provided for both pets and humans alike

• Pet lovers of all ages are welcome Questions? Contact Carole Edwards at [email protected]


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Edison Park Lutheran Church 6626 N. Oliphant Avenue Chicago, IL 60631

Phone: 773-631-9131 Fax: 773-631-6690 E-mail: www.edisonparkchurch.com

SHINING THE LIGHT OF GOD

ON THE WORLD AROUND US!

For all you do to contribute in any way to Edison Park Lutheran Church…..For all you do to contribute in any way to Edison Park Lutheran Church…..For all you do to contribute in any way to Edison Park Lutheran Church…..For all you do to contribute in any way to Edison Park Lutheran Church…..

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