Our 3‐in‐1 Worship in the Park with the Bap st and Methodist Churches is scheduled for 9 a.m., Sunday,  August 25th in Lathrop Park.  Plan to bring your lawn chair and join us for a great  me.  And what a great  opportunity to invite someone to come to worship with you! Besides the great  me of worship together, we have food ,fun and fellowship a erwards. Please bring some “goodies” to share.   

   Following our custom for the past few years, we will just have one  worship service over Labor Day Weekend – at 9 a.m., Sunday,  September 1.  

   Finally, I would like to invite you to join me for a one day retreat on Awe and the Sabbath Rhythm of Life, Monday, September 16, at Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center in Oregon, IL. I realize that many of you will be at work or in school that day, but if you are able to come, please  consider it.  It is a beau ful loca on and those who have a ended these retreats in the past have found them very meaningful and enjoyable.  Those who would like are welcome to stay overnight either Sunday or Monday night and enjoy  astronomical observing with  telescopes.  Brochures about the  retreat are out on the counter across from Ann’s office.  Please talk to me if you have any ques ons.   Pastor Bruce

I hope you have had a good and (at least some‐what) relaxing summer so far. It’s hard to believe, 

but August is just around the corner and we have a lot going on at First Lutheran Church.  

   On Saturday August 10, Randy and Carol Stubbs and their children,  missionaries to Tanzania, will be with us and will help lead our 5 p.m.  worship service. The Stubbs were from the DeKalb area un l they went to serve in Tanzania about 6 years ago.  We are honored to support them as missionaries and are thrilled that they will be with us to help lead our worship.  Please come to meet them!  

   We will have our Contemporary  worship service at 9 a.m. Sunday morning, August 11th.  We will also have our Lutheran Men in Mission pancake breakfast that morning. Yes, it is not only okay, but indeed a great idea to come both Saturday evening and Sunday morning that weekend!  

   Again this year we have an  opportunity to par cipate in a  Community Worship Service as part of the Smallville Superfest.  The service will be at 11 a.m. on Sunday, August 18th at the main stage of the fes val.  This is a good opportunity for out‐reach to the community and a good me to worship with neighbors.  

Come out and take part in this  worship. (We will have our regular services that weekend.) 

VOLUME 26, ISSUE 7

AUGUST 2013 The Anchor INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

F IRST LUTHERAN CHURCH PLANO, ILLINOIS

Pastor’s Corner

Baptisms, New Babies!, August Library News, Thank yous, Congrats, Weddings, Help needed for quilt transportation

2/3

Recipe, Youth Director News, Senior Community Meals news, Fall Frolic date, Summer Music still needed; Prayer List, Prayer Chain info

4/5

Book Club, Offering, Pancakes, LMM giving, Women’s Bible Study, Golden Harvesters, 3-in-1 Worship, August Calendar

6/7

August Volunteers, August Calendar

8/9

Council Notes, Crossword Puzzle

10/11

New Altar, BBQ Date, Community Worship, puzzle answer

12/13

Sunday School Snippets 14/15

Readings for August 2013

8/4/2013 Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-

14; 2:18-23 Psalm 49:1-2 Colossians 3:1-11 Luke 12:13-21

8/11/2013 Genesis 15:1-6 Psalm 33:12-22 Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 Luke 12:32-40

8/18/2013 Jeremiah 23:23-29 Psalm 82 Hebrews 11:29—12:2 Luke 12:49-56

8/25/2013 Isaiah 58:9b-14 Psalm 103:1-8 Hebrews 12:18-29 Luke 13:10-17

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Aria Teresa Peto and Nevaeh Kryslynn Peto were baptized on Sunday, July 7, 2013 at First Lutheran Church of Plano. Aria and Nevaeh are the daughters of William and Emily Peto and great granddaughters of Jean Anderson. Aria was born on April 12, 2011 and Nevaeh was born on June 12, 2009. Don and Hayley Thomas were Aria’s sponsors. Colin English and Amy Smith were Nevaeh’s sponsors. Pastor Bruce Booher officiated. Several family members and friends shared in the celebration. Welcome Aria and Nevaeh to First Lutheran’s church family. 

Our New First Lutheran Church Members! First Lutheran welcomed these new members into our church family through the sacrament of baptism.

Isabel Ruby Hyte was baptized on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at First Lutheran Church of Plano. Isabel is the daughter of Eric and Leslie Hyte and granddaughter of Jane and Virgil Hyte. She was born on August 10, 2011. Karlie Welbes and Hayley Welbes were Isabel’s sponsors. Pastor Bruce Booher officiated. Big sister Ella and several family members and friends shared in the celebration. Welcome Isabel to First Lutheran’s church family.

Scott Keegan Eaves and Shane Maverick Eaves were baptized on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at First Lutheran Church of Plano. Scott and Shane are the sons of Steven and Kristi Eaves. Baptismal sponsors were Steven and Jordan Eaves. Pastor Bruce Booher officiated. Welcome Scott and Shane to First Lutheran’s church family.

Congratulations to Matt & Theresa Papaeliou on the birth of their new baby

girl, Abigail Mae. Abigail made her appearance on Sat., June 1st at 10:53 PM. She weighed 8 lbs 1oz & was 20.5” long. Everyone is doing great!

Late‐breakingnews:CongratulationstoBrad&HeatherSchindlbeckonthebirthofbabyboyAdamwhomadehisappearanceonJuly23rdat1:07PM,weighing7lbs.7oz!

AUGUST LIBRARY NEWS

Many of you probably watched the mini-series “The Bible” on TV this past winter. If you have not seen it, or would like to, we now have a copy in our library. This television series covers the Bible from Genesis to Revelation and is extremely well done. Please be sure to sign out for this as you do our books. We thank Jayne & Steve Turner for this donation.

There are also two new novels displayed for our summer reading. “We Have This Moment” is written by Diann Hunt. The author of “Hallie’s Heart” is Shelly Beach.

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A BIG THANK YOU to all who donated to the draw‐ing for the TOEWS Blackhawk Jersey!  The winner was Brian Niles from Leland.  It was a successful fundraiser for Edie’s Team First. Thanks again,                         Valerie Lincoln  

The winner of the quilt raffled for Relay for Life was Gail Haynie from Montgomery, who was very excited! Thank you for all your support!             Shirley Krause 

Thank you to everyone who made our 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration an event that we will never forget. Celebrating with our family and friends at our Open House made it an extra special day. Your cards, well wishes and gifts are greatly appreciated. God has truly blessed us with loving and caring family and friends. God Bless you. Jane and Virgil Hyte

Congratulations to Pastor Vernon & Lois Tweedt who

celebrated their 67th Wedding

Anniversary on June 19th! God’s blessings

on them!

And a Happy Birthday to Pastor Tweedt

who turned 92 years young on July 27th!

   

 

Congratula ons to:  Wendy Johnson & Daniel        Dobczyk ‐ married May 18th    Ashley Harmon & Lucas Losic ‐           married June 15th  

Best wishes to you as you begin your new 

What a great 90th birthday! Thank you to all who were there and who sent awesome cards and the many Facebook messages sent since my party. My wish for all of you is that God bless your life as He has mine. Alice Crawford Alice turned 90 on July 19th! We wish her a Blessed year ahead!

The QUILTING GROUP is looking for someone who will be willing to transport their completed quilts to Faith Lutheran Church in Joliet the weekend of Oct 5-6, 2013 for the Fall In-Gathering. There will be several large boxes, so someone with a van or pickup truck would be most helpful. Please plan ahead, and help out these wonderful ladies! Thank you!

   2 Tbsp. parsley (fresh)    ½ tsp. salt    ½ tsp. oregano    ½ tsp. pepper    ½ c. vegetable oil    4 eggs, slightly beaten 

 

Instruc ons: Mix all ingredients together and pour into a 9x13 inch pan. Bake 25 minutes at 3500. Serve in squares, hot or cold. May be used as a main dish or  appe zer. 

       

Zucchini Squares  (Doris Fowler Family) 

 

Ingredients:    3 c. zucchini (unpeeled) thinly           sliced     1 c. biscuit mix    ½ c. chopped onion    ½ c. Parmesan cheese 

Recipe Corner

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BLT Dip (Shirley Krause) 

 

Ingredients:    16 oz. sour creme    8 oz. mayo (not Miracle Whip)    1 lb. bacon, fried and crumbled         (or use 1 jar real bacon bits)    1 tomato, diced     

Instruc ons: Mix all together and put in  refrigerator. Serve with crackers or cut toast in triangles to dip. 

FromtheYouthDirector:Wow,canyoubelieveanothersummerisalreadyalmostgone?Aswebegintothinkaboutgoingbacktoschool,wehavetosay“seeyousoon”toourseniors.Theclassof2013ispackingupandgettingreadytogoofftocollege.Pleasebesuretokeeptheminyourprayersastheystartthisnextchapterintheirlives.

Whilewedidnothavetheopportunitytogoonamissiontripthisyear,wetriedtostayactiveasayouthgroupoverthesummer.WehadseveralhighschoolstudentshelpoutwithVacationBibleSchoolinJuneandhavespenttimetogetherdoingsomefunfellowshipevents.Mostrecently,wegatheredattheMaaskeresidenceforacookoutandpoolparty!ThanksagaintoDaveandCindyforhostingagreatgathering!

Don’tforgettomarkyourcalendarsforRallyDayonSeptember8th!ItisalwaysagreatwaytokickofftheSundaySchoolyear!God’sPeace,Sarah

Volunteer Help Wanted - Community Meals for Seniors, Inc., a non-profit, all volunteer organization, needs a few dedicated volunteers to assist the current Board of Directors in their duties to administer the mission of this organization. To find out more about our organizational mission and how you can help, please send an email to Community Meals for Seniors, Inc. at planomeals@aol.com. Include your name, phone number and/or email address and a time that’s best for us to contact you. Thanks in advance for your interest in supporting seniors in Kendall County. You can also contact Bob or Carol Robinson for further information. 

Last chance……..  There is s ll a need for volunteers for Special Music during August. PLEASE prayerfully consider sharing the musical gi s you have been given, and  dedicate them to God’s service. The sign‐up sheet is at the back of the church!

Tenta ve Date has been set for the 3rd Annual Fall Frolic and Feast: Sat, Sept. 28th!  Details will follow soon! Mark your  calendars! 

Prayer List Please keep the following people in your prayers…

Angela Sisko

Ryan Heller

Lois Tweedt

Jonathan Tweedt

Marty Lincoln

Dan Niemann

Karen Slack

Trish H

Rose Tullock

Clarence

Harper Family

Josie Hanlon

Mary Olson

Kathy Vilmin

Carole Ardelean

Renee Lee

Linda Stonecipher

Bonnie

John & Pati

Joe Tucek

Paige Beal

Al Benson

Jim M

Vicki Fowler

Geoff Sowders

Rose Meszaros

Scott Littlejohn

John & Pati

Mary Mosely

Jayne Turner

Bev Vilmin

Marshal Savitski

PRAYER CHAIN PARTNERS  8:30 AM ‐ 8:30 PM 

1.  Jane Hyte ‐ 630‐552‐7095  2.  Virginia Phelps ‐ 630‐552‐3434  3.  Jerri Lynn Baker ‐ 630‐554‐2509  4.  Erin Gillman ‐ 630‐715‐0843 1 5.  Staci Smith ‐ 630‐999‐4117 1 6.  Karen DeBolt ‐ 630‐546‐7451 1 7.  Kathy Benoit ‐ 630‐816‐3366 1 8.  Brenda Albright ‐ 630‐277‐6314 1 9.  Theresa Bagg 815‐786‐7424 1 10. Penny Booher 630‐518‐2021 11. Diane Schlesinger 630‐552‐7533 12. Bev Vilmin 630‐552‐3550  

 1 ‐ Text capability  

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Those serving in the military

Those not named here who are in need of prayers, and

Also remember to pray for those who are closest to you and pray for yourself and your needs.

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New Prayer Chain  Guidelines for Reques ng a Prayer  

be added to the Prayer Chain ANYONE may request a Prayer for ANYTHING they deem necessary or gives them cause for concern. Please call with the Church office at 630.552.8263 or the first person on the Prayer Chain.  

Please keep the prayer request as simple as  possible: Name of person prayer requested for and reason. It is not necessary to go into a detailed message. God knows what is needed; we are  simply the vessel to request His care. This will also help to keep the prayer request accurate as it  passes down the list to members of the Prayer Partners.  

There no longer is a Day and Night Chain (one chain only). Calls can be made between 8:30am – 8:30pm. Note those listed in italics1— they have the capability to receive text messages, and they have requested to be part of the chain in this  manner. Please contact Theresa Bagg with  ques ons. 

BOOK CLUB NEWS

The Book Club will meet on Wed., August 7, 2013 at 9:15 AM.

The book to be discussed is “The Beginner’s Goodbye”

by Anne Tyler.

OFFERINGS RECEIVED

5/26 $ 2,199.02

5/29 $ 22.75

6/2 $ 2,500.68

6/6 (Thrivent) $ 106.47

6/9 $ 2,408.32

6/16 $ 2,368.51

6/23 $ 2,154.43

6/30 $ 1,648.47

7/7 $ 2,857.40

7/14 $ 2,116.21

7/21 $ 2,089.82

GENERAL FUND BUDGET Need Per week $3,050.73

(Annual Budget divided by 52 weeks)

YTD YOUTH DIRECTOR DONATIONS: $5,427.00

THROUGH July 21st

Received $ 83,194.27 Need $ 88,471.17 (Short) $ (5,276.90)

1/01/2013 - 7/22/2013 CHECKING ACCOUNT

Beginning Bal. $14,780.96

Income $91,935.50 Expenses

$93.861.61 Ending Balance

$12,854.85

Newsletter Offering Report

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Women of ALL Ages are invited to the Women’s Bible Study Group. The next tentative meeting is: Thursday, August 15th at 1:00 PM at the church. Join us for Bible study, refreshments and fellowship.

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH Lutheran Men in Mission

Sunday, August 11, 2013 7:30 AM – 10:30 AM

Fellowship Hall

MENU Pancakes

Pork Sausage Applesauce

Syrup

Coffee & Juice

(Free Will Offering)

3-in-1 Ecumenical Worship – The First Baptist Church, The First Lutheran

Church, and United Methodist Church will hold a Community Worship Service on Sunday, August 25th at 9:00 AM at Lathrop Park at the corner of Hale and North St. This is an ecumenical faith witness in our community; a time of prayer, praise, song, and fellowship. Bring your lawn chairs and come listen to the wonderful music! Snacks will be served after worship. Tell your friends and bring you neighbors! Hope to see you there!

The Golden Harvesters will not meet in August.

LMM has given $500.00 of the Dime Savers funds to ELCA Tornado Relief. They also gave the net proceeds from their 1st Pancake Breakfast (held on June 9th) to Relay for Life. And, $30.00 per month is given to Kendall County Food Pantry. Your dollars are being used for GOOD!

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August 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 5:00 PM - Contemporary Worship

4 9:00 AM - LBW Worship

5 Pr Bruce Day Off 5:30 PM - Social Concerns 7:00 PM - LMM

6 9:00 AM - “Quilting” 6:30 PM - Worship 7:00 PM - Stewardship

7 9:15 AM - Book Club 7:00 PM - Song-Leader Practice-Contemporary Service

8 9 10 5:00 PM - Worship with the Stubbs Family

11 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM - LMM Pancake & Sausage Breakfast 9:00 AM - Contemporary Worship

12 Pr Bruce Day Off 13 9:00 AM - “Quilting”

14 7:00 PM - Song-Leader Practice-Contemporary Service

15 :00 PM - Women’s Bible Study ?? 6:30 PM - Education/ Youth Committee 7:30 PM - Outreach

16 17 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM—Bridal Shower in Fellow-ship Hall 5:00 PM - Contemporary Worship

18 9:00 AM - LBW Worship / Baptism 1100 AM - Community Worship Service

19 Pr Bruce Day Off 20 9:00 AM - “Quilting” 7:00 PM - Property and Maintenance

21 7:00 PM - Song-Leader Practice-Contemporary Service

22

23 24 5:00 PM - Contemporary Worship

25 9:00 AM - 3-in-1 Ecumenical Worship in the Park

26 Pr Bruce Day Off 27 9:00 AM - “Quilting” 6:00 PM - Contemporary Worship Task Force

28 7:00 PM - Song-Leader Practice-Contemporary Service

29 30 31 NO Worship Service

August 2013 Worship Volunteers 

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AUGUST BIRTHDAYS 1- Heather Fowler Debbie Goldsmith Larry Weeks 4-Jim Smith 5-Leann Savitski 6-Madison Fowler Chuck Johnson Genevieve Schindlbeck 10-Olivia Thrall, Isabel Hyte 11-Katelyn Miller 12-Steve DeBolt 15-Dorsi Hubbartt, Jane Colbert Tom Mahoney 16-Niki Niemann, Erik Tierney 18-Tyler Krause, Julie Loux 19-Aimee Anderson, Eric Gillman Bruce Magnotti, John Meszaros 20-Floyd Anderson Bobbi Dettman 21-Connie Kolzow, 23-Jack Koteles 25-Zac Roberts Mark Savitski 26-Gary Blankenship 27-Steve Turner Jamie Wetzel 28-Evan Bagg 29-Dan Kuntzman 30-Sarah Kuntzman, Robert Hubbartt Andrew Nicoletti 31-Brenda Albright Carl Johnson

AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES 1– David & Jane Ford 3– Carl & Joanne Johnson 4– Zachary & Alyssa Roberts 5- Jim & Kathy Porter (35 years) Wally & Kathy Hamlin 6- Steve & Karen DeBolt (30 years) 10-Bob & Mary Kay Pilmer Jim & Pat Ruzicka (50 years) 20-James & Karyl Reents 25- Keith & Jerri Lynn Baker 29- Allen & Theresa Bagg

The world is a chaotic and confusing place. Prayer is the conduit that connects us to God and opens up the possibilities of direction and understanding. Pray-er is not just for pastors. All of God’s people are invit-ed to pray on the behalf of others. Please include the following members of the First Lutheran family in your daily prayers.

JUNE 1 - Bruce, Kristi, Trevor, Darren & Lindsay Magnotti 2 - Dakota Malert & Candice Rose 3 - Brad, Holly, Ava & Ali Martin 4 - Nancy Martin 5 - Bill & Judi Meier 6 - Shirley Melin 7 - John, Norma, Tristan & Lillian Meszaros 8 - Rose Meszaros 9 - Darrell & Kathy Meyer 10 - Kerin Meyer 11 - Lee & Kelsey Meyer 12 - Susan Michael 13 - Daniel & Sharon Mikelson 14 - Michael, Liz, Timothy & Matthew Miller 15 - Robert, Erika, Zachary, & Katelyn Miller 16 - Richard & Barbara Munson 17 - Andy, Laura & Sara Nicoletti 18 - Susan Norem 19 - Mike, Michelle & James O’Hara 20 - Glenn Olson 21 - Mary Olson 22 - Matt, Theresa & Abigail Papaeliou 23 - Mike, Debbie, Alan & Mark Pease 24 - Virginia Phelps & Nicole Niemann 25 - Robert, Mary Kay, Katherine & John Pilmer 26 - Jim, Kathy, Alex & Andy Porter 27 - Franklin, Susan & Kaylee Read 28 - James & Karyl Reents 29 - Tim, Sheila, Rachel & Travis Robbins 30 - Bill, Deborah, Jacob & Katie Roberts 31 - Zachary & Alyssa Roberts PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE AND LET US KNOW YOUR BIRTHDAY OR ANNIVERSARY DATE, AND WE WILL UPDATE OUR RECORDS. THANK YOU.

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Council Briefs – May 14, 2013 .(complete report on bulletin board at back of sanctuary)

Pastor’s Report - Summer worship schedule begins on June 1; VBS – June 10 – 14; Synod Assembly on June 14-15; Pastor on vacation from June 21 thru July 1 - Pr Bergmark preaching; VBS plans on schedule; St Louis mission trip funds raised; Treasurer Report – Morris bequest to be used as matching funds for Youth Director; new refrigerator purchased for lounge; Worship and Music Report – Baptisms on June 2 & July 13; Worship in the Park set for Aug 25; Contemporary worship services under way; Social Concerns – various monetary donations made; volunteered at Kendall Cares Clinic; Property – new carpeting to be installed in lounge and on basement stairway; roof leaking again; Education Report – VBS begins June 10; Sept 8-Sunday School resumes; Old Business – Eric Hatcher resigned; Virgil Hyte to fill position; New Business – Using Bohrer Memorial funds for Contemporary service expenses; subcommittee approved to monitor/maintain wall hangings;

Next meeting: Tues., June 11-7:00 PM; NO Coffee Hour – June thru Aug;

Council Briefs – June 11, 2013 .(complete report on bulletin board at back of sanctuary)

Caywood Insurance rep gave a presentation & recommended that we have the church building appraised to determine the amount of coverage needed for that and also to insure the rental properties and parsonage for their actual cash value rather than replacement costs;  Pastor’s Report - discussed recent pastoral acts; Pastor on vacation from June 21 thru July 1 - Pr Bergmark preaching; Treasurer Report – are a little bit ahead of budget YTD; Youth Director Report – VBS going well - Austi Savitski is running it; Mission trip cancelled due to lack of participation; Sarah attending Youth Leader training June 21-22; Worship and Music Report – Contemporary worship services going well; will discuss future of them in Aug.; 3-in-1 service scheduled for Aug 25 Outreach – trying to schedule Christian Music concert; Property – roof leaking in tower during heavy rains; also window in organ loft; new parsonage step to be installed; want to get rid of old room dividers; discussion about paying Laron extra for additional jobs not in job description Education Report – VBS planning with Methodist & Baptist churches; Old Business – n/a; New Business – Motion passed to accept proposed insurance coverage excluding the $150K extended coverage; Property will look into an appraisal; Motion passed to continue $2500 Scholarship funding for Linda (Schlesinger) Strader;

Next meeting: Tues., Aug 13-7:00 PM; Sept Coffee Hour – Property & Maintenance Committee;

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Across: 3. David's son 5. promise 8. prophetic book 9. tax collector 11. Nehemiah 12. offered strange fire 13. stoned to death 14. Babylonian false god 15. Cain's son 18. 15th O. T. book 20. father of harp 21. Samson killed

Down 1. prophecy author 2. preserve corpse 4. Jesus 6. 1st "church" 7. Jeremiah's father 8. sin 10. created on 5th day 14. liquid measure 16. place of torment 17. O. T. king 19. Jacob's son

Bible Knowledge Crossword

answers on next page …..

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A huge THANK YOU to Virgil Hyte who made a new Altar for the Contemporary Services held in the Fellowship Hall!! It is a beautiful ‘work of art”!

SAVE

THE

DATE!!!

First Lutheran

Church -

Annual 5B’s

Bar-B-Q

Friday, Sept 2oth

The ‘Smallville Superfest’ Community Worship Service will be held on Sunday, August 18th at 11:00 AM on the main stage of the festival. The guest speaker will be Chaplain Jay La Rette from ‘Transport for Christ’ ministries in Rochelle, IL. Join us for a special time of music and sharing.

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Sunday School Snippets

Come Join Us on an “AWESOME ADVENTURE”

Sunday School to Begin Sept. 8th with Rally Day

We will be “flying on faith” as we begin the Sunday School year with Rally Day on Sunday, September 8th at 9:00 a.m. Please note that this is a different time than Sunday School is usually held, which is 9:30 a.m. each week after Rally Day. All Sunday School children, their parents and the entire congregation is invited to attend the exciting program to be held at the Methodist Church at 9:00 a.m. on this day. Following this program we will return to First Lutheran for donuts and juice. Come join us as “God Guides Us” on our “Awesome Adventure!”

Sunday School Teachers: Please join the adventure…

Sunday School teachers who plan to stay on are requested to please call (630/552-8625) or send Kathy Benoit an e-mail at benoits4@sbcglobal.net. Also, if you are not currently a Sunday teacher or helper and wish to help, please do the same. We are trying to configure the classrooms for next year and need a good idea on who is staying and who has prayed about helping our Sunday School and wants to JOIN THE ADVENTURE ! Thanks!

VBS Thank You Thank you to EVERYONE who helped make our VBS so successful this year! What a fantastic experience it was for our youth. Special thanks to Sarah Kuntzman and Austi Savitski and all the other people who helped coordinate the effort, donated and served snacks, helped the VBS staff and students, worked with middle and pre-school students, etc., etc.!   

It takes a village to raise a child and we are certainly blessed with people who step up and help our children. Thanks a million!!

Student Information and Secret Pal Forms On the first day of Sunday School, we will send home student information and secret pal forms with each child. Parents and their child(ren) should complete these and return them the next Sunday. We would like to have up-to-date information on each family, in the event of an emergency. If your child has any allergies or special restrictions, it should be listed on this form. Information on these forms is also shared with adult secret pals, so they get to know their secret pal a little better.

Sunday School Donations We have been blessed with many dona-tions for Sunday School and we are in re-ally good shape with crayons and con-struction paper. Our Sunday School IS in need of scotch tape and markers, if any-one has some laying around. If you have any other new or gently used craft items you would like to donate, we would wel-come them with open arms (and hearts and hands!)

Adults Invited to Become a Secret Pal Adult members of the church are invited to become a Sunday School Secret Pal. The only requirement is that you would like to provide support and encouragement to a Sunday School child throughout the school year.

This encouragement may be in the form of anonymous notes, cards, little snacks or sur-prises. This should be a loving (not expen-sive) venture!

If you are interested in becoming a Secret Pal, please sign your name to the list at the back of the church or on the Sunday School door. We will assign you with the name and address of a Sunday School child and the rest is up to you.

Secret pals will reveal their names to the Sunday School children at the Sunday School Awards Program in May. This is a great way to share your love of the Lord with a child and help them realize how important they are in His eyes (and yours, too!)

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200 N Center Street Plano, IL 60545

First Lutheran Church Plano, Illinois

Phone: 630-552-8263 Fax: 630-552-7198

Email: churchsecretary1@ sbcglobal.net

"First in Spirit, First in Faith, First in

Outreach"

We are on the Web! firstlutheranchurchplano.com

Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage

Paid Permit #3 PLANO, IL

Saturday: 5:00 PM (Contemporary*) Sunday: 9:00 AM (Traditional*)

Communion offered at both services.

The nursery is open during the summer, however, there are no attendants

Pastor: Rev. Bruce Booher E-mail: Starpastor@aol.com

Youth Director: Sarah Kuntzman E-mail: firstluthyouth@ gmail.com

OFFICE HOURS

Mon. - Fri. 7:00 am-1:00 pm Secretary: Ann Hagemann E-mail: churchsecretary1@ sbcglobal.net

* subject to change

Deadline for the

September Anchor: Sunday, Aug 18th! Be ready to submit articles by this date!

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