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News from Court Street United Methodist Churchwww.courtstreetumc.org March 2017

Steps Toward the Cross

“Yet even now, says the LORD, return to me with all your hearts, with fasting, with weeping, and with sorrow; tear your hearts and not your clothing. Return to the LORD your God, for he is merciful and compassionate, very patient, full of faithful love, and ready to forgive. Who knows whether he will have a change of heart and leave a blessing behind him, a grain offer-ing and a drink offering for the LORD your God?”

Joel 2:12-14 CEB

As we approach the season of Lent and ultimately Easter, my prayer is we will take a serious journey; Steps Toward the Cross. Lent is not pri-marily a time to give up something but rather taking upon ourselves the intension and receptivity to God’s grace so that we may worthily partici-pate in the mystery of God-with-us.1 Below I have listed some disciplines and practices that if you choose, will bring you closer to the Cross and the God-in-us. May your journey be a sacred one.

1. Concerning my prayer life, each day I will commit to...2. Concerning Worship... Concerning Holy Week, I’ll commit to...3. Concerning Fasting, I’ll commit to...4. Concerning reading the Bible, I’ll commit to...5. Concerning confession...6. Concerning Holy Communion, I will try to be prepared to receive...7. Concerning bad habits, I’ll watch and change this Lent... 8. Concerning my health...9. Concerning my neighbor...10. One spiritual goal I want to commit to once Lent has passed is...

Prayer: Lord help me to be successful in this task I am about to under-take. May it be for the growth of my soul and the improvement of my spiritual life. Help me to keep all the commitments I have made. Amen.

Grace,Pastor Cal

1Hoyt Hickman, “et al” Handbook of the Christian Year (Abingdon Press 1986), 105. greekorthodoxchurchtampa.com/lent-and-pascha/lenten-covenant/

The Chimes

Lay LeadershipLay Delegates

to Annual ConferenceKathy Welk & Jeanine Wang

Administrative Council ChairJoan Tunnell

Staff/Parish Relations ChairDessie Voigt

Finance ChairSee Pastor Cal if interested

Stewardship ChairJeanine Wang

TreasurerMatthew Wandell

Endowment ChairMike Davis

Trustee ChairGeri Ryan

Lay LeaderGeorgalee George

Nurture & OutreachGeorgalee George

Worship ChairJoan Tunnell

Local Missions ChairHelen Gibbons

Chrisitian Education ChairDiane Lutmer

Arts Committee ChairRichard Wang

United Methodist WomenGeri Ryan, President

United Methodist MenDuWayne Stanis, President

Jeremiah Ministry RepsKay Galloway, Jeanine Wang

JFON LiasonKay Galloway

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For the month of March, Nurture & Outreach is collecting small hand lotions and chap sticks for Haskell Academy kids. Please place your contributions in the box in the Narthex. Thank you!

Walk to Emmaus

Have you thought about taking this Spiritual Journey?Plan ahead!

Men’s Spring Walk #148 is April 20-23, 2017Women’s Spring Walk #149 is April 27-30, 2017

Men’s Fall Walk #150 is September 28-October 1, 2017Women’s Fall Walk #151 is November 2-5, 2017

Walks are at Bishop Lane in Rockford, ILIf you are interested in learning more about the Walk to Emmaus, you can go to their website at www.nil-emmaus.org or see anyone who has

been on the walk. It’s an experience you don’t want to miss!

The Scrip committee encourages you to keep Scrip purchases going strong. In 2016 $4100 was earned to contribute to the church's work. Please continue to support this effort. There are always birthdays to celebrate and gift cards are an easy present. For daily lunches there are many cards available, for weekly purchases, you already know about Woodman's, Valli and Mobil. But available for order are Petsmart, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Bergner's, Best Buy, Burger King, Cold Stone Creamery, Cracker Barrel, Dunkin Donuts and Fannie Mae candy. A full list of items can be viewed at the Scrip table on Sundays. Let's keep this worthwhile program growing!

March 2017

March 19 The Pearl that Broke Its Shell by Nadia Hashimi at Diane's 4850 Black Oak Trail

Afghan-American Nadia Hashimi’s literary debut novel is a searing tale of powerlessness, fate, and the freedom to control one’s own fate that combines the cultural flavor and emotional resonance of the works of Khaled Hosseini, Jhumpa Lahiri, and Lisa See. In Kabul, 2007, with a drug-ad-dicted father and no brothers,

Rahima and her sisters can only sporadically attend school, and can rarely leave the house. Their only hope lies in the ancient custom of bacha posh, which allows young Rahima to dress and be treated as a boy until she is of marriageable age. As a son, she can attend school, go to the market, and chaperone her older sisters. But Rahima is not the first in her family to adopt this unusu-al custom. A century earlier, her great-great grandmother, Shekiba, left orphaned by an epidemic, saved herself and built a new life the same

way. Crisscrossing in time, The Pearl the Broke Its Shell interweaves the tales of these two women separated by a century who share similar des-tinies. But what will happen once Rahima is of marriageable age? Will Shekiba always live as a man? And if Rahima cannot adapt to life as a bride, how will she survive?

April 23? (It’s Easter the 16th) Angels Walking by Karen Kingsbury at Betty's

CSUMC Book Club 20174:00 p.m. 3rd Sunday of month (usually)

Who gets the donationsfrom the white baskets

on Communion Sunday? Thanks to continued congrega-tional support of donations to the white baskets, we are able to help many organizations in Rockford who serve the disadvantaged. One of these organizations is Rock House Kids, located in Rockford’s inner city. They serve at-risk chil-dren ages 6 to 18 who need a safe, warm, and nurturing environment. Their motto is: Help a child today and you won’t have to repair an adult tomorrow. Rock House Kids’ mission is to share God’s love with at risk chil-dren through biblical principals and spiritual and physical solutions. Thank you for your continued support. Local Missions Committee

Get Your Green OnDinner & Entertainment

Friday - March 175:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

CSUMC Dining Room$10 per person; $5 for children 6 & under

5:30 Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinnerby Geri Ryan

Includes Potatoes, Carrots, Soda Bread, & Dessert

6:30 EntertainmentIncludes an Irish Sing-along

Get your tickets from James CrowProceeds to benefit Fine Arts Program

The Chimes

Thursday - March 9th6:00 p.m.

GreenFire Restaurant6795 E. Riverside

All ladies are invited.If you wish to come, please let Marie Lewis know, (815) 885-3916, so she can reserve a table big enough for all

of us. Thank you.

Saturday - March 118:30 a.m.

Stockholm Inn2420 Charles St.All men are invited!

Holy COW!(Church On Wednesday)

every Wednesay in Marchexcept the 1st

as it is Ash Wednesday

4:00 - Ray Rhoads’ Class (Library)5:30 - Dinner by Diane (Dining Room) $3.50/person6:00 - Men’s Fellowship (Parlor)

Deborah CircleWed. - March 15

Noon - Chapel ServiceLenten Lunch following

Dorcas CircleWed. - March 15

Noon - Chapel ServiceLenten Lunch following

Camps Reynoldswood & Wesley Woods need Christian Summer Associates to fill the following paid positions: Counselors, Lifeguards, Waterfront Directors, Shift Cooks, Kitchen Assistants, and Mainte-nance Helpers. We need committed Christians to share their faith, en-courage youth and staff, and build friendships. These are Summer JOBS, not vacations--candidates will be expected to work all sum-mer long, including holidays--June 1 through August 16. Apply online: www.niccamp.org/employment/

Don’t forgetto pick up yourLenten Offering

Folders

$10 book available in Office6-week Study begins

Sunday • March 5 • 11:30 a.m.Parlor

Central to the Christian faith is a man who denies all our pre-conceived notions about what God should look like. Joining his movement will

mean coming to terms with the real Jesus, the rebel Jesus. Jesus didn’t come to start a religion. The rebel Jesus came with a renegade gospel to start a revo-lution. You and I are invited to be a part. In Renegade Gospel, pastor and author Mike Slaughter presents Jesus and his challenging message to inspire us during Lent, Easter, and through the year. Read the red letters and discover Jesus all over again.

March 2017

The Rockford Chapter of the American Guild of Organists& Court Street United Methodist Church Presents

Choral Festival & Service of Ecumenical Praise Featuring guest conductor, Paul French

(http://www.cedillerecords.org/artists/paul-french)

Saturday, March 25, 2017Court Street United Methodist Church

215 N. Court Street, Rockford, IL(815) 962-6061

SCHEDULE9AM - Registration/First Rehearsal Session

11AM – Lunch-on-your-own1PM – Resume rehearsal

3PM – Break/robe4PM - 5:30PM – Service of Ecumenical Praise

OPEN to the PUBLICEnjoy the fruits of the choir’s labor!

There will be an offering taken during the service to go towardsfuture festivals and the AGO Scholarship Fund.

To participate in the choir,email James Marck: jamesmarck@courtstreetumc.org

with your intent to participate, and a music packet will be set aside for you to purchase for $25 at Randee’s Music, 4116 Morsay Drive, Rockford, IL,

815-399-1500

Ecumenical Prayer Servicein the Spirit of Taizé

A Taizé prayer service is a gathering of any and all people, where the

repetition of sung prayers gradually allows the presence of God to be-

come tangible, in all its beauty and simplicity.

Come, by the glowof candlelight,

& enter the warmthof God’s embrace.

No Service in March

Friday, April 216:30PMTabor Lutheran Church2233 12th Ave.

Friday, May 196:30PMUnited Lutheran Church3630 Rockton Ave.

Bradley University Chorale in Concert at CSUMCSaturday - March 11 - 7:00 p.m. - Sanctuary

Free

Free-will offering will be taken

Palm Sunday - April 910:00 a.m.

Chancel Choir presentsDuruflé’s Requiem

The Chimes

Health & Wellness Update From our Parish Nurse... Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major public health concern. One out of three Americans is at risk for developing kidney disease. CKD often goes undetected until it is very advanced. Very simple blood and urine tests can diagnosis CKD in early stages, and the progres-sion of CKD can be slowed or even stopped with proper treatment. Regular testing is important for everyone, but more so for individu-als at risk. The four main risk factors for kidney disease are: diabetes (self or family), high blood pressure (self or family), cardiovascular disease (self or family), and family history of kidney disease or diabetes or high blood pressure. Additional risk factors include: having the heritage of being African American, Na-tive American, Hispanic, Asian, or Pacific Islander, being obese, having a low birth weight, prolonged use of NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and naproxen as painkillers, lupus, and other autoimmune disorders, chronic urinary tract infections, history of kidney stones, and being over the age of sixty. Listed are six functions that our kidneys perform: regulate the body’s fluid levels, filter wastes & toxins from the blood, release hor-mones that regulate blood pressure, activate vitamin D to help maintain healthy bones, release the hormone that directs the production of red blood cells, and help to keep blood minerals in balance (sodium, phos-

phorus, potassium). Most people with early chronic kidney disease have no symptoms, which is why regular testing is critical. Eight possible symptoms that one should pay attention to and report to their healthcare provider are: increased fatigue and weakness, difficult, painful uri-nation, pink or dark urine which can be a sign of blood in the urine, increased thirst, increased need to urinate (more so at night), puffy eyes, swollen face, hands, abdomen, ankles, or feet. There are four simple tests your healthcare provider will want to perform for preventative measures. First, monitor blood pressure. High blood pressure can damage small blood vessels called glomeruli in the kidneys. High blood pres-sure is the second-leading cause of kidney failure after diabetes. A reading below 130/80 is better if you have chronic kidney disease, and below 120/80 is best. Second, check for protein in urine. Traces of a type of protein, albumin, in urine (albuminuria) is an early sign of CKD. Persistent amounts of albumin and other proteins in the urine (proteinuria) indicate kidney damage. Third, have a blood (serum) creatinine level drawn. Healthy kidneys filter creatinine, which is a waste product from muscle activi-ty, out of the blood. When kidney function is reduced, creatinine levels will rise.

Fourth is the glomerular filtra-tion rate (GFR), which is the most sensitive and accurate gauge of kidney function. Blood creatinine levels are used in a calculation based on age, race, and gender. Levels less than sixty for three months indicate chronic kidney disease. Listed below are ways we can make changes to improve our health. Lower high blood pressure by carefully following the instruc-tions from your provider, reduce salt intake, and keep sugar levels under control by having a balanced diet. For example, studies have shown that drinking two or more colas a day, diet or regular, is linked to a higher risk of developing CKD. Drink alcohol only in moderation. Exercise regularly, stay hydrated by drinking water, quit smoking, avoid long term use of NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen, monitor your cholesterol levels and follow your providers’ instructions for improved levels. Keep your health appointments and don’t forget to keep up with flu/pneumonia shots. Also, make sure your vaccinations are up to date along with your fami-ly medical history records. Last but not least, don’t forget to be your own advocate and remem-ber to ask your healthcare provider questions, especially if they are new to you and your medical history. Special attention should be paid to procedures that require contrast dyes or medical preparations.

Blood Pressure CheckSunday - March 12

9:15 - worship time & then after worship

Narthex

March 2017

WWW.LOVEROCKFORDIL.ORG APRIL 29, 2017 10AM – 2PM

How can I help? • PRAY for LOVE ROCKFORD. Pray for the leadership team who is working so hard in coordinating this event. Pray that those in the community who would benefit the most, physically, emotion-ally and spiritually, reap the harvest of this love. • DONATE GOODS – (Room 109 is set up for donations)

o gently used clothing, belts, socks (no footwear, please- if you have already donated footwear, you may come & pick them up or leave them & they will be donated to another organization)

o gently used bookso toilet paper (single or double rolls) o functional bicycles

• VOLUNTEER o Volunteer to help a planning committeeo Volunteer to help on April 29th

• FINANCIAL SUPPORT Our budget is $7000, and we have half of that, including the UM Foundation grant. Personal donations and business sponsorships are accepted on our website. Also, checks may be sent to Jeremiah Development, 318 N. Church Street, 61101, inserting LOVE ROCKFORD in the memo line.

Please check out our website at loverockfordil.org. You may also contact us by email at loverockfordil@gmail.com

30 minute WorshipNoon • Chapel

Everyone is welcome!Join Jesus’ movement

March 8Rev. Jim Gibbons

“Discovering the Rebel Jesus”

March 15Rev. Cal Culpepper

“Revolutionary Lifestyle”

March 22Rev. Norma Lee Kerns Barnhart“The Most Important Question You Will Ever Have to Answer”

March 29Rev. Richard Wang

“Seeing Jesus Today”

April 5Rev. Cal Culpepper

“The Way of the Cross”

April 12Rev. Cal Culpepper

“Resurrection”

Lunch is offeredon the Lower Levelin the Dining Room

for a free-will donationfollowing each service

except for April 12

Ash WednesdayMarch 1

Noon & 5:30 p.m.Chapel

We pray, read scripture, & respondby receiving the signof the cross in ashes.

We losean hour

the evening of

March 11.

Plan ahead!

You are invited tolisten to Jesus’ disciples

express their innermost thoughtson the night of their last supper.

Thursday - April 135:30 p.m. - Sanctuary

Court Street United Methodist ChurchThe Chimes March 2017

215 North Court StreetRockford, IL 61103-6897

Return Service RequestedPhone: (815) 962-6061 Fax: (815) 962-9754

www.courtstreetumc.org

Thank you to all volunteers!March 5, 2017

10:00 Greeter: Nancy DoranUshers: The Davis/Dienhart TeamSound Tech: Ryan WelkAcolyte: Martin LeonardLiturgist: Anyone interested?Facetime Hostess: Kay Galloway

March 12, 201710:00 Greeter: Mabelann Fisher

Ushers: The Davis/Dienhart TeamSound Tech: Tim WelkAcolyte: Morgan WhitmoreLiturgist: Anyone interested?Facetime Hosts: Breakfast Club

March 19, 201710:00 Greeter: Beverly Maus

Ushers: The Davis/Dienhart TeamSound Tech: Brian MeliganAcolyte: Ella AndersonLiturgist: Randiann KingFacetime Hosts: Please help!

March 26, 201710:00 Greeters: Barb & Gene Ferry

Ushers: The Davis/Dienhart TeamSound Tech: Brian KingAcolyte: Hannah WhitmoreLiturgist: Randiann KingFacetime Hosts: Geri Ryan, Judy Mehren

03/05/17 Bob Lutmer 815-399-8650 03/12/17 Dan Boon 815-713-0411 03/19/17 Tim Gorman 815-636-0514 03/26/17 Tim Gorman 815-636-0514 04/02/17 Bob Lutmer 815-399-8650

Need a Ride to Church?Riders, please call drivers for

a ride by 6 pm on the Saturdaybefore the Sundayyou wish to attend.

If you wish to receive The Chimes electronicallyor to be removed from this mailing,

please call the church office (815) 962-6061or e-mail: lorellewandell@courtstreetumc.org.

Court Street United Methodist Church StaffRev. Calvin Culpepper Pastor ext. 220 cculpepper@courtstreetumc.orgRyanne Ludington Director of Christian Education ext. 213 ludingtonryanne@gmail.comJames L. Crow Director of Arts Ministries ext. 209 JamesCrow@courtstreetumc.orgJames Marck Director of Music ext. 221 JamesMarck@courtstreetumc.orgTeresa Field Parish Nurse ext. 210 TeresaField@courtstreetumc.orgVerlette Gorman Church Co-Administrator ext. 202 ChurchAdmin1@courtstreetumc.orgLorelle Wandell Church Co-Administrator ext. 200 LorelleWandell@courtstreetumc.orgDiane Lutmer NurseryDerek Coffman Maintenance Engineer ext. 295 Maintenance@courtstreetumc.orgRyan Welk & Luke Kelsey-Powell Custodians

MARCH 2017

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 ASH WEDNESDAY 8:30 AM MAYA's House 9:30 AM Head Start 10:30 AM UMW Mission Team 12:00 PM Ash Distribution Service 5:30 PM Ash Distribution Service 6:15 PM Knitting Group

2 8:30 AM MAYA's House 9:30 AM Head Start 2:30 PM Head Start 2:30 PM Rockford Rhythm

3 8:30 AM MAYA's House 10:00 AM Head Start 10:00 AM Image Class 1:30 PM Head Start

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5 8:00 AM Pancake Breakfast 9:00 AM 'Believe' Bible Study 9:00 AM Lamplighters 9:00 AM Praise Service 10:00 AM Worship Service 11:15 AM Facetime 11:30 AM Children's Choir 11:30 AM 'Renegade Gospel' Study 12:30 PM Praisin' & Prayin' Puppets 1:15 PM Stick Ministry

6 8:30 AM MAYA's House 2:30 PM Rockford Rhythm

7 8:30 AM MAYA's House 9:00 AM "Busy Bag Ladies" 9:00 AM History & Archives 9:00 AM Quilters 10:30 AM Staff Meeting 1:00 PM Jeremiah Exec Board 5:00 PM Council Choraleers 6:00 PM JuBellation 7:00 PM Chancel Choir 7:00 PM Grace Awakening

8 8:30 AM MAYA's House 9:30 AM Head Start 12:00 PM Lenten Worship Service 12:30 PM Lenten Luncheon 4:00 PM Rev. Rhoads' Class 5:30 PM Dinner by Diane 6:00 PM Men's Group

9 8:30 AM MAYA's House 9:30 AM Head Start 2:30 PM Rockford Rhythm 6:00 PM Chatterbox Supper

10 8:30 AM MAYA's House 10:00 AM Head Start 10:00 AM Image Class 1:30 PM Head Start

11 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDS 8:30 AM United Methodist Men Breakfast 9:00 AM Rockford Rhythm 1:00 PM Bradley U arrives 7:00 PM Bradley University Chorale Concert

12 9:00 AM 'Believe' Bible Study 9:00 AM Lamplighters 9:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Worship Service 11:15 AM Facetime 11:30 AM Christian Ed Committee 11:30 AM Children's Choir 11:30 AM 'Renegade Gospel' Study 12:30 PM Praisin' & Prayin' Puppets 1:15 PM Stick Ministry

13 8:30 AM MAYA's House 2:30 PM Rockford Rhythm 4:00 PM SPRC 6:00 PM Worship Committee

14 8:30 AM MAYA's House 9:00 AM "Busy Bag Ladies" 9:00 AM History & Archives 9:00 AM Quilters 10:30 AM Staff Meeting 5:00 PM Council Choraleers 5:30 PM Trustees 6:00 PM JuBellation 7:00 PM Chancel Choir 7:00 PM Grace Awakening

15 CHIMES DEADLINE 8:30 AM MAYA's House 9:30 AM Head Start 12:00 PM Lenten Worship Service 12:30 PM Lenten Luncheon 4:00 PM Rev. Rhoads' Class 5:30 PM Dinner by Diane 5:30 PM No IL Wood Turners 6:00 PM Men's Group

16 8:30 AM MAYA's House 9:30 AM Head Start 2:30 PM Head Start 2:30 PM Rockford Rhythm

17 8:30 AM MAYA's House 10:00 AM Head Start 10:00 AM Image Class 1:30 PM Head Start 5:30 PM "Get Your Green On" Dinner Theater

18 Rockford Dist Lay Academy 7:30 AM N IL Wood Turners

19 Rockford Dist Lay Academy 9:00 AM 'Believe' Bible Study 9:00 AM Lamplighters 9:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Worship Service 11:15 AM Facetime 11:30 AM Children's Choir 11:30 AM 'Renegade Gospel' Study 12:30 PM Praisin' & Prayin' Puppets 1:15 PM Stick Ministry 4:00 PM CSUMC Book Club

20 8:30 AM MAYA's House 11:00 AM Stewardship Committee 2:30 PM Rockford Rhythm 5:00 PM Finance Meeting 6:00 PM Administrative Council

21 8:30 AM MAYA's House 9:00 AM "Busy Bag Ladies" 9:00 AM History & Archives 9:00 AM Quilters 10:30 AM Staff Meeting 5:00 PM Council Choraleers 6:00 PM JuBellation 7:00 PM Chancel Choir 7:00 PM Grace Awakening

22 8:30 AM MAYA's House 9:30 AM Head Start 12:00 PM Lenten Worship Service 12:30 PM Lenten Luncheon 4:00 PM Rev. Rhoads' Class 5:30 PM Dinner by Diane 6:00 PM Men's Group

23 8:30 AM MAYA's House 9:30 AM Head Start 1:00 PM Chimes stuffing 2:30 PM Rockford Rhythm

24 8:30 AM MAYA's House 10:00 AM Head Start 10:00 AM Image Class 1:30 PM Head Start

25 9:00 AM Rockford Rhythm 9:00 AM AGO Choral Festival 4:00 PM AGO Praise Worship Service

26 9:00 AM 'Believe' Bible Study 9:00 AM Lamplighters 9:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Worship Service 11:15 AM Facetime 11:30 AM Children's Choir 11:30 AM 'Renegade Gospel' Study 12:30 PM Praisin' & Prayin' Puppets 1:15 PM Stick Ministry 2:00 PM JFON Clinic 4:00 PM Christian Fellowship Band

27 2:30 PM Rockford Rhythm

28 9:00 AM "Busy Bag Ladies" 9:00 AM History & Archives 9:00 AM Quilters 10:30 AM Staff Meeting 6:00 PM JuBellation 6:15 PM Knitting Group 7:00 PM Chancel Choir 7:00 PM Grace Awakening

29 9:30 AM Head Start 12:00 PM Lenten Worship Service 12:30 PM Lenten Luncheon 4:00 PM Rev. Rhoads' Class 5:30 PM Dinner by Diane 6:00 PM Men's Group

30 9:30 AM Head Start 2:30 PM Head Start 2:30 PM Rockford Rhythm

31 10:00 AM Head Start 10:00 AM Image Class 1:30 PM Head Start

Court Street United Methodist Church

Our prayers and sympathy go to the family of: Mary Kay Allen who passed on January 25, 2017.

Beauford H. Hermann who passed on February 6, 2017.Herbert C. Potter, Jr., who passed on February 9, 2017.

Allen Y. P. Pang who passed on February 17, 2017.

Name Date Year MarriedMcDonald, Philip & BettyWhitmore, Ken & JeanannNeville, Michael & Andrea

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Name Date Name DateWalters, Lu AnnFoley, SuePalmer, GailRisley, DianeKing, BradleyGreen, EmilyMusso, NicholasDugar, FrancesKint, Marge (Marjorie)Krause, GeraldJohnson, BrianJohnson, Sara

Lander, TrumanBrady, LilaFroeber, CassieWhitmore, MichaelHerriott, ElizabethAnderson, CynthiaDeleon, TashianaNelson, KelseyVandre, AnnaMann, MichaelSwinson, JoanneShindel, Alan

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Birthdays

March 2017

Anniversaries

EASTER FLOWERSWe are offering Hyacinths, Tulips, and a “Dutch Garden,” a combination in one pot of tulip, hyacinth, mini daffodil, and crocus, all in 6” pots. The cost for each is shown below. Please make your check payable to Court Street UMC, with “Easter Flowers” in the memo, and place it in the offering plate or mail it to the church office (215 N. Court St., Rockford, IL 61103).

All memorials and honorariums will be listed in the Easter bulletin. Orders must be received by March 15th.

Hyacinth ________ x $10.00 = ____________

Tulip ________ x $10.00 = ____________

Dutch Garden ________ x $13.00 = ____________

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED = ____________Please list my gift as follows:In MEMORY of (Please print clearly)

____________________________________________

____________________________________________

____________________________________________

In HONOR of (Please print clearly)

____________________________________________

____________________________________________

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GIVEN by (Please print clearly)

____________________________________________

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PHONE _____________________________________ _____ Note here how many of the above plants you

will TAKE WITH YOU following the Easter service.

Warm weather, longer days and things beginning to sprout in our yards means that spring is

just around the corner and the Garden Bazaar is coming. New annuals this year are Sun

Impatiens Rose, Grape -Lantana, Orange Geraniums and a hanging basket with red and white

Ivy Geraniums. Perennials include Bee Balm in 2 colors, Dianthus, and different colors of

Astilbe, Phlox, Echinacea and a dark blue in Clematis. Look for other surprises when you pick up

your preorders.

The profits from this year’s Garden Bazaar will go towards a new water heater (the old one is

leaking) the cost for replacement is between $10,000 to $15,000. (Sorry I don’t have an exact

cost, yet.)

There will be no supplemental funds from Thrivent this year because their supplemental

program ended September 30, 2016.

Please pass out the order forms to your friends and family members.

Thanks for all your help.

Sue Cram

Return form & money toCourt St. UM Church215 N. Court St.Rockford, IL 61103 Page 1 of 3

Name QTY Total Name QTY Total

Ageratum Sun Purple Salvia Sun Blue Dwarf Red Dwarf Red TALL

Alyssum Sun White Purple Mixed Snapdragons Sun/Mixed Dwarf Tall

Marigolds Sun Bi-Color Orange Yellow Impatiens Shade/Mixed

Petunias Sun White

Purple Red Mixed Pink Zinnias Sun/Mixed Dwarf Tall

Begonias Dianthus (Annual) Crimson Violet

Green Leaf (Pink Flwr) Green Leaf (Red Flwr) Dusty Miller

Green Leaf (White Flwr) Green Leaf (Mixed) Lobelia (Blue Moon) Sun

Bronze Leaf (Red Flwr) Cosmos (Mixed) Sun

Bronze Leaf (Pink Flwr) Moss Roses (Mixed)

Coleus

Hanging Baskets - (10" @ $22.50 ea) QTY Total Geraniums (4.5" Pots @ $ 4.25 ea) QTY Total

Ivy Geranium Red Pink Red&White Red Pink White Orange

Fuchsia Pur/Red Pink/White Shade Coral Violet

Impatiens REG Red White Pink Orange Violet

Supra Wave Petunias Sun New Guinea Impatiens - (4.5" Pots @ $4.25 ea) Part Sun

Red White Purple Orange Magenta Red White

Begonia Part Sun

Red Orange Yellow Pink Accent Plants ($3.75 ea, 4.5" pot) QTY TotalImpatiens NEW GUINEA Assorted Ivy Red Orange Pink Bacopa

Spikes Green

Sprengeri GreenVinca Vine Green

Penta ($4.00 ea) QTY Total Red Lavender Bedding Plants

Hanging BasketsWave Petunias - (4.5" Pots -$4.00 ea) Sun Penta Blue Red Purple White Wave Petunias

GeraniumsNew Guinea ImpatiensAccent Plants

Grand Total

Name__________________________________________ Address_______________________________

Phone__________________________________________ ________________________________

Official Use Only: Paid: $ Ck# Amount owed $ 2017

Garden Bazaar 2017

Please remember to turn your check & order form into Court Street United Methodist Church by April 18, 2017. Flowers can

be picked up on May 19 and 20 at the church.

Baskets, New Guinea Impatiens, Pentas, Geraniums etc.

Bedding Plants @ $18.00 Flat (48 Plants) 12 - 4pks

Violet Red White Pink Orange Mixed

SUMMARY THIS PAGE QTY TOTAL

Green Green/White Green/Yellow

Substitutions may be necessary due to uncontrollable weather conditions or grower availability.

Return form & money toCourt St. UM Church215 N. Court St. Additional Plants, Vegetables and Herbs for 2017 Page 2 of 3Rockford, IL 61103

Gerbera Daisies 4.5 " $4.00 ea QTY Total Lantana $4.00 ea QTY Total

Yellow BanaramaOrange Berry BlendRed MarmaladePink Grape

Total Total

Sweet Potato Vine $4.00 ea QTY TotalBlackie QTY TotalMarguerite BasilTri-Color Cilantro

Total OreganoParsley Flat

Vegetables $1.75 ea $24/flat 18 plants QTY Total RosemaryEarly Girl Tomatoes SageBig Boy Tomatoes Thyme

Total

Roma Tomatoes Euphorbia $4.00 ea QTY TotalBeef Masters Diamond FrostCucumbersPumpkinSquash AcornSquash Butternut SUMMARY THIS PAGE QTY TOTAL

Total Gerbera DaisiesSweet Potato Vine

Specialty Plants QTY Total VegetablesCitronella 6 inch pot $7.25 Specialty PlantsCordyline 6 inch pot $7.25 LantanaThunbergia 6 inch pot $8.00 Earthly HerbsSun Impatiens Rose $4.25 Euphorbia

Total Total

Name________________________________Address_______________________________

Phone________________________________ ________________________________

Official Use Only: Paid: $ Ck# Amount owed $ 2017

Please remember to turn in your check and order form to Court Street United Methodist

Church by April 18, 2017. Flowers can be picked up on May 19 and 20 at the church.

Court Street UMC Garden Bazaar

Sweet Peppers

Earthly Herbs $3.25 ea 4.5" pot

Sweet 100's Tomatoes Cherry

Substitutions may be necessary due to uncontrollable weather conditions or grower availability.

Return form & money to:

Court St. UM Church Perennials for 2017 Page 3 of 3215 N. Court St. Court Street UMC Garden BazaarRockford, IL 61103

Common Name Price Qty TotalAstilbe Burgundy Red $8.25

Astilbe Milk & Honey $8.25

Bee Balm Grape Gum Ball $8.25

Bee Balm Pardon my Cerise $8.25

Dianthus Black Berry Frost $8.25

Dianthus Spiked Punch $8.25

Coreopsis Early Sunrise $8.25

Coreopsis Full Moon $8.25

Coreopsis Hot Paprika $8.25

Creeping Phlox North Hills (white) $8.25

Creeping Phlox Purple Beauty $8.25

Delphinium Cobalt Blue Dreams $8.25

Echinacea Hot Papaya $8.25

Echinacea Julia (orange) $8.25

Echinacea Pow Wow $8.25

Guillardia Arizona Red $8.25

Heuchera Lava Lamp $8.25

Heuchera Cinammon Curl $8.25

Heuchera Ruffles and Truffles $8.25

Heuchera Catching Fire $8.25

Hosta Empress Wu $8.25

Hosta Brother Stefan $8.25

Hosta First Frost $8.25

Phlox Flame Pink $8.25

Phlox Flame White Eye $8.25Rudbeckia Black Eyed Susans Goldstrum $8.25Clematis The President $12.00

Total

Name________________________________ Address_______________________________

Phone________________________________ ______________________________

Official Use Only: Paid: $ Ck# Amount owed $ 2017

Please remember to turn in your form & check made payable to Court Street United Methodist Church by April 18, 2017. Orders may be picked up May 19 and 20.

Substitutions may be necessary due to uncontrollable weather conditions or grower availability.