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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

at soonsunlee@live.com.

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 federatedstaffparish@gmail.com. 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 church60084joysandconcerns@yahoo.com. 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 soonsunlee@live.com, or contact Nancy

Swanson at nraswanson@gmail.com

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

ibcats32@gmail.com 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 ( candeenustra@gmail.com 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….federatedchurch200@sbcglobal.net

Pastor Soon Sun’s email …… soonsunlee@live.com

Family Pastor …………... Crystal Calhoun-Johnson

Pastor Crystal’s cell phone …………. 630-901-8540

Pastor Crystal’s email……...ccrystal_@hotmail.com

Pastor of Accessibility and Acceptance:

Fred Berchtold

Pastor Fred’s cell phone …………… 815-529-1725

Pastor Fred’s email ... godslovestories@comcast.net

Minister of Prayer………………………Cathy Mate

Cathy Mate’s phone………………… 847-487-2235

Cathy Mate’s email……….. meowzki@comcast.net

Church Web Site:

www.federatedchurchofwauconda.org

Beacon Editor ……………………….. Mary Steffen

Mary’s email ………………….marstef50@aol.com

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