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Federated Church of Wauconda
200 S. Barrington Road
Wauconda, IL 60084
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November 2018 Vol. 66, No. 10
FROM THE PASTOR’S PEN
What an exciting and memorable month November will be.
The time for the celebration of our 180th Church Anniversary is a few days away and we are
ready to honor and praise God!
Nov. 3, 2018 at 5 pm: Gathering & Memorabilia display in the fellowship hall
At 5:30 pm – Live Music in both Fellowship Halls
At 6:00 pm – 180th Celebration Dinner
At 7:00 pm – 180th Celebration Program with Guests
Nov. 4, 2018 at 9:30 am – 180th Church Anniversary & All Saint Sunday
At 11 am – Birthday Cake and Coffee Hour Fellowship
Historical pictures and testimonies will be on display
in the fellowship area.
They look to be memorable days so be sure to be there to celebrate and give thanks and glorify
our loving God!
Remember! November is the month of Thanksgiving when we give our thanks to God for the
blessings we have and to be kind to others who are in need.
God spoke to His people through the prophet Isaiah:
“I want you to share your food with the hungry and to welcome poor wanderers into your
homes. Give clothes to those who need them, and do not hide from relatives who need your
help. If you do these things, your salvation will come like the dawn. Yes, your healing will
come quickly. Your godliness will lead you forward, and the glory of the LORD will protect
you from behind. Then when you call, the LORD will answer. ‘Yes, I am here,’ he will quickly
reply.” (Isaiah 58:7-9)
Paul wrote to Timothy that all God’s people should be rich in good deeds and be generous and
willing to share. Paul says that in this way we lay up treasures for ourselves as a foundation for
the life to come. Praise the Lord and thank you for the many ways that you give to others.
I want you to save the following scripture. Put it on your mirror, on the dashboard of your car,
on the cookie jar, on your phone, or on the TV remote! Put it somewhere that you will see it
every day. For the months of November and December, I ask you to read aloud every day, with
a grateful heart, Psalm 118, verses 28-29:
You are my God, and I will give you thanks;
You are my God, and I will exalt you.
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
his love endures forever. (Psalm 118: 28-29)
On Thanksgiving Sunday, November 18, we give our thanks to God. I invite all of you to write a
“thank you” note to God and bring it with you to that service. You will also can give voice to
the thanksgiving in your heart for God’s grace in your life. Join us for a morning worship and
thanksgiving.
Blessing to all of you, as you strive to be more like Christ,
Have great holidays!
Your Pastor Soon Sun
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS
The church office hours are from 8:00am-12:00pm, Monday through Friday. If
you need to drop off or pick up something we are always open during those times.
PASTOR SOON SUN'S OFFICE HOURS
Pastor Soon Sun’s office hours are Tuesday through Friday 9:30am – 5:00pm. She will be in
the office at this time unless called away due to pastoral visits or ministry. Even when she is not
in the office she can be reached 24/7 by phone or text at 815-861-2415. You can also contact her
NEW EMAIL FOR STAFF PARISH COMMITTEE
Do you have a question, concern, or words of encouragement regarding a member of the church
staff? Reach everyone on the committee at once by emailing [email protected]. We
look forward to hearing from you!
SHUT-INS VISITS FROM PASTOR LEE
Pastor Soon Sun has been visiting shut-ins to give the Holy Communion monthly.
If you know of a member of our church or a family member that could use a visit
from Pastor Soon Sun, please let her know.
Meetings in November
Worship – Nov. 7 @ 6pm
Outreach – Nov. 11 @ 10:45am
Trustees –Nov. 14 @ 7pm
Federated Board – Nov. 21 @ 7pm
Education – Nov. 25 @ 10:45am
Attendance
September 30 - 74
October 7 - 63
October 14 – 64
October 21 - 74
BREAKFAST WITH PASTOR LEE
Start your week off right with a time of fellowship with friends from the
church. We meet every week on Tuesday at 8:00am at the Wauconda Café
on Rt.76. Join us for coffee, breakfast or just a good conversation.
PRAYER PARTNER EMAILS
If you are not receiving the Joys and Concerns Prayer Partner Email and would
like to - or if you have a concern during the week - you can call Nancy Swanson
or email her at [email protected]. Joys and Concerns
from each Sunday’s service are emailed each week to all who have signed up.
FALL BIBLE STUDIES
Advent and Christmas DVD Bible Study Classes, morning and evening, will begin on November
20th until December 18. (Nov. 20, Nov 27, Dec. 4, 11, 18). Our book will be
“The Journey: Walking the Road to Bethlehem” written by Adam Hamilton.
Follow Mary and Joseph on the arduous journey to Bethlehem, feel their
disappointment when there's no room at the inn, and rejoice with the angels and
the shepherds when Jesus is born. Join us for this Advent DVD and Bible study
as he examines Christmas through the eyes of Mary and Joseph. If you want to
order this book, please contact Pastor Soon Sun.
PASTOR’S PRAYER FOCUS
During November, there will be two prayer meetings on Thursday morning at 10 am and evening
at 7 pm. Our prayer focus will be our worship services, election and peace for our nation. Please
consider this an invitation to join me in praying specifically for these things
during the month of November if God lays it on your heart to do so. If you
want to pray with us, you can join me and Cathy in November. We will also
start to have a prayer time at 9 am on Sunday mornings. I welcome prayer
requests at any time you have a special concern.
Please call me or email me at [email protected], or contact Nancy
Swanson at [email protected]
Wauconda Care Communion Service with Sing-along
A Wauconda Care Communion Service with Sing-along is held on the 4th
Wednesday of each month at 3:00pm. Meet at Wauconda Care, just off Rt. 176,
at 2:45pm if you'd like to help pass out bulletins, songbooks and greet the residents
before the fun begins. Join us as we bring the communion worship and songs to
the people at Wauconda Care. The November Communion Service with Sing-
along will be on the 28th.
The Joys of Worship Opportunities in November:
Nov. 4, 2018 at 9:30 am – 180th Church Anniversary & All Saint Sunday
To help us mark this milestone of God's goodness towards us, our Elgin District Superintendent,
Rev. Darneather Murph-Heath, from the United Methodist Church, will be
preaching. During our worship there will be a special time of remembering our
loved ones who have passed away since last November. Family and friends are
invited for this memorial service and to bring a picture to church or email us at
[email protected] by November 1.
Sunday, Nov. 11, Commitment Sunday
Bring your Pledge Card and 2019 Talents and Skills
Each year at this time we stop to reflect on the stewardship we bring to our relationship with
God. Some think of stewardship as the giving of our financial resources,
but stewardship goes much deeper. Stewardship is a way of life, a way of
being Godly. We are stewards because GIVING ENRICHES OUR
RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD. “Remember this: Whoever sows
sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also
reap generously. Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to
give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
(2 Corinthians 9:6-7)
Sunday, Nov. 18th, Thanksgiving Music Sunday
Bible Readings: Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Psalm 100, Philippians 4:4-9
On this Sunday we will make joyful noises in our worship service. God
has blessed us and given us many things in our lives. This Sunday will
be a good day and time for us to give our God thanks and praise! Let
your music gifts be used for praising God! Those who love to sing, let
us get together for this Sunday! Pastor Fred will do the children’s
sermon.
FALL STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN
We will be engaged in an exciting stewardship campaign, to hear testimonies and inspirational
sermons that I believe can help us to renew and revitalize our lives to God as congregation. Our
theme for our stewardship drive this year is “This Is the Day!” The theme Scripture is from 2
Corinthians 9:8, “And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by
always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work.”
November 4th - Stewardship Sunday - Celebrating our 180th Anniversary
November 11th - Pledge Sunday (Bring your Pledge)
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FOCW - Memories Book “180”
The stories for our memory book have been collected. I’m sure there are
a lot more stories to be told and I hope that you will share them with one
another - even if they didn’t get into our book. Our world is changing so
quickly. We need to be reminded of how things were done in the past.
The book is scheduled to be printed during October and should be
available in time for our November “180” celebrations. Quantities are limited so get yours early.
Any profit from the books will go to the local Food Pantry.
Thank-you!!!
Many thanks to all for helping celebrate a wonderful 180th Church Anniversary Service and a
celebration dinner on Saturday evening. Our DS Rev. Darneather Murph-Heath gave a
wonderful sermon. We were so happy to see two former pastors at the Saturday dinner. We were
so grateful to have all of them here for the 180th Church Anniversary.
UNICEF
We will be kicking off our annual UNICEF drive Sunday, October 7, with a ‘Trick or Treat’ box
distribution. Our goal of raising $400 to contribute to UNICEF’s purpose of reducing child
mortality all over the world by working to reach the most vulnerable children, everywhere, is a
noble one. UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, to defend their
rights, and to help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.
Throughout the month of October, you are asked to drop your extra change into your container
every day. The boxes will be collected the last week of October and the first week of November.
See Lisa Knight for your carton pick up and drop off.
SUPER SENIORS LUNCHEON –
Our next Super Senior Luncheon will be on November
7 at 11:30. We will be going to the Cheesecake Factory
in Lincolnshire. Please see Lou Ann for further details.
CRAFT NIGHT
Friday, November 9 at 6pm
All women are invited to make crafts for the Christmas Bazaar.
Please bring sharp scissors with you. There will be projects and instructions.
There is a sign-up sheet at the church. Talk to Candee Nustra with any
questions.
DECEMBER 21st – BLUE CHRISTMAS OR LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE AT 6 PM
For some of us, the holidays can also be a time of struggling with illness or sadness or
brokenness. We know some of us are facing a life-threatening illness, the death of a loved one,
a divorce, job-loss, or a separation. Some single persons will feel especially alone during this
time when families are so emphasized. For this reason, we will be having a service to remember
the challenging parts of the Christmas holidays. God is present with us in our illness, sadness
and grief as well as in our joy and celebration, and we expect the Holy Spirit to move in powerful
ways at this service! Please join us for this special service. Please extend the invitation to people
in the area who you know are going through rough
times. There will be a fellowship time with coffee
and cookies in the fellowship hall.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR- SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1
Christmas Bazaar (Dec. 1 from 9:30am to 2pm)
By now you have “saved the date” and are thinking of how you can help with the Bazaar. Here
are some ideas. Come to our FOCW meeting Monday Nov. 26 at 7pm for our prep night. Bake
lots of cookies for the Cookie Walk (bring the morning of the bazaar in cookie tins or plastic
containers). Sign up on the volunteer sheet to work the day of the Bazaar. Make crafts on your
own and bring ready to sell that morning or give to Candee Nustra earlier in the week. Go
through your gently used accessories (scarves, jewelry, etc.) and give them to Lou Ann Kozderka
immediately, so they can be priced for the Glamorama Boutique. Look through your Christmas
decorations and treasures for things to donate to “Grandma’s Attic”. Bake special treats or make
candy for our Baked Goods section.
This is a lot of information to think about, but please remember the funds made are donated to
missions in and outside the walls of our church, so please do what you can. Any questions?
Please contact Candee Nustra ( [email protected] or 847-526-3873.
CHURCH FAMILY LED CHRISTMAS CAROLING ON DECEMBER 16, 3 – 6 PM
All (children, youth and adults) are invited for Christmas
Caroling on December 16. On Sunday, December 16 we are
going to organize some good ole' fashioned Christmas cheer and
go Christmas Caroling. We invite all church members to join
along. We will begin at church at 2:30 pm. where we will
assemble Christmas sugar free cookie bags/candies for
Wauconda Care residents. If anyone wants to donate sugar free
cookie or candies for the nursing home residents, please do so.
Then we will leave at 2:50 pm for Wauconda Care to sing
Christmas Carols at 3 pm and head to the Alden Estates Nursing Home where Mrs. Florence
Burton is staying and sing carols at 4:30 pm. Afterwards, we will go to Culvers or go to the
church to warm up with chili and hot cocoa. You don't have to be a wonderful singer to
participate in Christmas Caroling. Just be the spirit of Christmas for others.
DECEMBER 24TH : CHRISTMAS EVE
There will be two services on Christmas Eve;
4 pm Family/children friendly and Christmas ABC Stories Service
with carols, music, and candlelight service
11 pm for Christmas Eve Candlelight Service with carols and
Christmas story
Bible Readings: Luke 2:11-12, Isaiah 9:1-2, 6
Sermon Title: “The Gift of Love Story”
YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
Fred Berchtold, Bernice Block, Larry & Elise Bock, Florence Burton,
Paul Deinlein, Donna Gallmeyer-Dixon, Howard Ficht, Kitty Green,
Arthur Harcourt, Joyce Hill, Mickie Kisselburg, Scott Matthews,
Laura Peroutka, Lois Schirmer, Dolores Prusinski, Lilah Stangeland,
Martha Stanger, Carol Steffen, Ruby Thacker, Dorothy Wheelock,
Lisa Wineski, Brian Zinkel
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Federated Church of Wauconda
Committed to God through Christ to enrich the world through worship, mission, witness, and service.
The BEACON gratefully acknowledges the contributions of the following sponsors:
Wauconda Funeral Home
235 North Main Street
Wauconda, IL 60084
Mark A. Kisselburg
Craig A. Kisselburg
Phone 847-526-2115
Fax: 847-526-6251
Remember that all monetary gifts to the church are tax-deductible. Just make sure we know your
name and address, and attach your name to your contribution each time! Thank you for donation.
Worship Schedule: Sundays - 9:30am; Sunday School (Sept.-May) - 9:45am; Fellowship - 10:30am
CONTACT INFORMATION
Pastor ……………………………….. Soon Sun Lee
Pastor Soon Sun’s cell phone ………. 815-861-2415
Church Phone………………………...847-526-8471
Church email…[email protected]
Pastor Soon Sun’s email …… [email protected]
Family Pastor …………... Crystal Calhoun-Johnson
Pastor Crystal’s cell phone …………. 630-901-8540
Pastor Crystal’s email……[email protected]
Pastor of Accessibility and Acceptance:
Fred Berchtold
Pastor Fred’s cell phone …………… 815-529-1725
Pastor Fred’s email ... [email protected]
Minister of Prayer………………………Cathy Mate
Cathy Mate’s phone………………… 847-487-2235
Cathy Mate’s email……….. [email protected]
Church Web Site:
www.federatedchurchofwauconda.org
Beacon Editor ……………………….. Mary Steffen
Mary’s email …………………[email protected]
Director of Music/Organist …………… Geri Meyer
Nursery Attendant ………………….. Nancy Lucius
Secretary ………………………….. Judy Pinkonsly
Youth Coordinator ………………… Valerie Lucius
☺ Become a greeter at Federated and make a difference! Anyone interested in sharing a smile, a hug, a
handshake or just making someone feel welcome, contact Mary Taylor or Dave Fehlman..
☺ Please remember to notify the church office if you have a change of address, phone number or a new email
address.
☺ Recordings of our Sunday worship services are available on our website. Go to our website to view the latest
worship service:
www.federatedchurchofwauconda.org
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Saturday, December 1
9:30 am to 2:00 pm
FEDERATED CHURCH
OF WAUCONDA 200 S. Barrington Road
(at the corner of Rt. 176 and Barrington Road)
GRANDMA’S ATTIC
Gently used Holiday decorations and treasurers
COOKIE WALK
Homemade cookies sold by the pound
GLAMORAMA FASHION BOUTIQUE
Used clothing, jewelry and other fashion accessories
CRAFTS AND ‘EGGSOTIC’
Egg ornaments, quilts, handmade cards, hostess gifts and baked items
Chicago Cubs Candy Bars
RAFFLE PRIZES
WE WILL NOW BE ACCEPTING MAJOR CREDIT CARDS
Children & Family Ministry
"For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock." (Psalm 27:5, NIV) Have you ever watched children play hide and seek? They look for the best place to hide in the house or yard and wait quietly for their friend to try and find them. It’s a fun game for kids, but even as adults, we need a good place to hide from time to time. Sometimes we need a place of refuge, we need a place of safety, and we need a place to rest when we feel overwhelmed by the circumstances of life—a place where the enemy of our soul can never find us. The good news is that God has the perfect hiding place for you! You don’t have to hide in your job. You don’t have to hide in relationships. You don’t have to hide in food or addictions because God Himself promises to hide you! He freely offers you shelter from the storms of life any time you call upon His name. Remember, there’s only one place the enemy cannot find you. There’s only one place where opposition cannot steal from you. There’s only one true place of safety and rest for your soul, and that is in the arms of Jesus. Know that He loves you, and He is ready to receive you when you call upon His name! Father, today I come humbly before You giving You all that I am. Thank You for hiding me in Your shelter and keeping me safe from the storms of life. My soul finds rest in You as I seek You and praise Your holy name in Jesus’ name. Amen Pastor Crystal Calhoun Johnson
Fall 2018 Youth Calendar Please mark your calendars for the rehearsals and related activities so that provisions may be made to ensure your
child’s attendance.
October
Sunday, October 14, 2018
➢ Youth Sabbath Sunday – No Sunday School
Sunday, October 21st
➢ GIGI Playhouse for youth Outing 11:00-1PM
November
Saturday, November 3rd
➢ 180th Anniversary Celebration Dinner
Sunday, November 4th
➢ 180th Celebration (Morning Worship)
➢ Youth Group/Kids Club- Music Outing at MSO 11:00-1PM
Sunday, November 18th
➢ Family Thanksgiving Service- Praise and Worship with Music – No Sunday School
➢ Youth Group – Christmas Rehearsal from 11-12:30 (lunch provided)
Sunday, November 25th
➢ Hanging of the Greens- Youth will Decorate the youth areas in the basement
December
Sunday, December 2nd
➢ Youth Group- Christmas Rehearsal from 11:00-1PM (lunch provided)
Sunday, December 9th
➢ Youth Christmas Program
Sunday, December 16th
➢ Choir Cantata
Sunday, December 16th
➢ Youth Christmas Party from 11:00-12:30 pm (lunch provided)
Sunday, December 24th
Family Worship Service 4:00 PM
Village of Lakemoor 2018 Trunk or Treat
Name: Village of Lakemoor Trunk or Treat
Date: October 20, 2018
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Event Description: Trunk or Treat is a FREE event for all! Come for the TREATS and
stay for the FUN!
Trick or Treat on Main Street Holiday Walk & Tree Lighting
Name: Trick or Treat on Main Street Name: Holiday Walk & Tree Lighting
Date: October 28, 2018 Date: December 1, 2018
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Main Street Downtown Wauconda
Location: Main Street Downtown Wauconda Time: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Congratulations to our youth department for leading Worship on the 5th Sunday
of September. The youth did a wonderful job uplifting the name of Jesus Christ.
Our Youth Day worship program was held on Sunday, September 30th during
morning worship service. Our 2018-2019 theme is “We are Fearfully and
Wonderfully Made” with scriptural reference of Psalms 139:14 (NIV) which reads,
I praise you because I am fearfully and
wonderfully made; your works are
wonderful, I know that full well.
Our High School and Youth Ministry did a wonderful job. Hats
off to our youth speaker Heidi Lee who spoke on the topic “Be
Kind to Each Other” her supporting scripture was Galatians
5:22-23 and Colossians 3:12-13. Heidi, expressed to the
congregation the importance of about being sensitive,
supportive, sympathetic, straightforward and spontaneous.
She also, invited the congregation to practice, one of the fruits
of the spirit in the upcoming week.
Gabriella Stephens and her dog named Tink
Isabella Dewars and her cat named Angel
NOVEMBER 2018
USHERS & ACOLYTES
DATE USHERS ACOLYTES
Greeter for November – Lee Detwiler
Nov. 4 Raj Bhatt Madison Lucius
Rose Bhatt
Peggy Martin
Tom Martin
Nov. 11 Jutta Culbertson Gabriella Stephens
Laurel DeBoer
Dave Fehlman
Ted Tremont
Nov. 18 Jim Hill Hero Lucius
Joyce Hill
John Mate
Mary Taylor
Nov. 25 Bonnie DeBoer Gabriella Stephens
Heidi Leo
Mindy Taylor
NOVEMBER WORSHIP ASSISTANTS
Nov. 4 Pastor Crystal
Nov. 11 Linda Vrabec
Nov. 18 Lou Ann Kozderka
Nov. 25 Louise Bundy
DECEMBER 2018
USHERS & ACOLYTES
DATE USHERS ACOLYTES
Greeter for December – Jim & Michelle Riechers
Dec. 2 Louise Bundy Madison Lucius
Ann Petersen
Tony Rake
Dec. 9 Raj Bhatt Gabrielle Stephens
Rose Bhatt
Peggy Martin
Tom Martin
Dec. 16 Jutta Culbertson Hero Lucius
Laurel DeBoer
Dave Fehlman
Ted Tremont
Dec. 23 Dave Fehlman Madison Lucius
Jim Hill
Joyce Hill
John Mate
Dec. 30 Bonnie DeBoer Gabrielle Stephens
Heidi Leo
Mindy Taylor
DECEMBER WORSHIP ASSISTANTS
Dec. 2 Pastor Crystal
Dec. 9 Cheryl Ficht
Dec. 16 Mary Steffen
Dec. 23 Peggy Martin
Dec. 30 Linda Vrabec