The Tidings - First Congregational Church

The Tidings
766 Graceland Avenue
Des Plaines, IL 60016
847-299-5561
www.fccdp.net
January 18, 2009 and January 25, 2009
Vol. 68 – No. 1
JANUARY 18, 2009– BAPTISM SUNDAY
8:00AM & 9:30AM– SERVICES OF WORSHIP
10:30AM – Coffee Hour – Webster Hall
Scripture Reading:
1 Corinthians 6:12-20
Liturgist:
Sandy Anderson
Usher Team: Hill
JANUARY 25, 2009 – COMMUNION SUNDAY
8:00AM & 9:30AM – SERVICES OF WORSHIP
9:30AM – SUNDAY SCHOOL AND NURSERY CARE
10:30AM – Coffee Hour – Webster Hall
Scripture Reading:
1 Corinthians 7:29-31
Liturgist:
Norm Boyer
Usher Team: Hill
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CALENDAR OF CHURCH EVENTS
EVENTS BEGINNING WEEK OF JANUARY 18, 2009
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18
8:00AM & 9:30AM –Services of Worship – Sanctuary
9:30AM – Sunday School and Nursery Care
10:30AM – Coffee Hour – Webster Hall
11:00AM – Church Staff Meeting – Rev. Co’s Office
MONDAY, JANUARY 19 – MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
7:00PM – Diaconate Ministry – Church Kitchen and Barwick Room
7:300PM – Wholly Ringers - Sanctuary
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20
7:00PM – Bible Study – Barwick Room
7:30PM – Music Board – TBA
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21
10:00AM - Bible Study – Barwick Room
7:30PM – Chancel Choir – Music Room
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24
8:15AM – Spiritual Breakfast – Silver Stallion
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25
8:00AM & 9:30AM – Services of Worship – Sanctuary
9:30AM – Sunday School and Nursery Care
10:30AM – Coffee Hour Fellowship - Webster Hall
11:00AM – Confirmation Class- Bennett Room
3:00PM – Rev. Co’s Installation - Sanctuary
4:00PM – Reception – Webster Hall
EVENTS BEGINNING WEEK OF JANUARY 25, 2009
MONDAY, JANUARY 26
6:30PM – Property Board – Little Villa
7:30PM – Wholly Ringers - Sanctuary
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27
7:00PM – Bible Study – Barwick Room
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28
10:00AM - Bible Study – Barwick Room
7:00PM – Congregation Council – Barwick Room
7:30PM – Chancel Choir – Choir Room
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30
First Congregational at PADS at St. Mary – PF to assist and meet for ice cream afterwards
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31
8:15AM – Spiritual Breakfast – Silver Stallion
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1 – “SOUPER BOWL” SUNDAY
8:00AM & 9:30AM –Services of Worship – Sanctuary
9:30AM – Sunday School and Nursery Care
10:30AM – Coffee Hour Fellowship – Webster Hall
11:00AM – Confirmation Class- Bennett Room
11:00AM – Franklin-Covey Workshop – Barwick Room - Garrett Pittman
‘NEED HELP WITH TIME MANAGEMENT?
Church member Garrett Pittman will teach a second Time Management course at church
at 11:00AM on Sunday, February 1. In about one hour, he will cover the basics of Values
Based Time Management and introduce the Franklin Planner system. He says it’s
perfect for anyone trying to juggle the demands of work/family/church/community. Also, if
you already use a planner, Garrett may be able to help you get more out of it than using it
simply as a place for to-do lists!
CHECK OUT THE HYMNAL SURVEY RESULTS!
A colored chart representing our congregation’s responses to the current hymnal survey
is posted on the bulletin board in the main hallway. Additional copies are available on the
table outside of the Church Office.
WINTER FUNDRAISER IN WORKS
This year it’s more than just a Talent Auction…our church’s midwinter fundraiser will be
accepting donations of talent as well as other gifts for the auction table. The auction will
take place on February 8, February 15 and February 22 (all Sundays). Donation forms
will be available in the Church Office and in Sunday worship bulletins in January.
Deadline for donations is January 21. For details and to learn how you might assist,
please speak with Jana Haas.
COME TO BOY SCOUT SPAGHETTI DINNER!
Boy Scout Troop 38 is hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 5:00PM to 7:30PM on
Saturday, January 24 at Our Lady of Hope, 9711 Devon Ave., Rosemont. Tickets are $6
for adults and $5 for seniors and children under 12. Please speak with Paul Whittenhall
or Ben Whittenhall for ticket information.
BEFORE DONATING YOUR USED BOOKS….
Please package your used book donations separately from other donations you might
have for the Second Time Around sale, and remember to mark them for “Creative
Conversation” as the used book sale will be set up and running in Webster Hall before the
rummage sale takes place. For further information about Creative Conversation or the
used book sale, please speak with Jo Reilly.
In Memoriam
Lou Niles
December 25, 2008
NEWS FROM FAMILY LIFE
Family Life will host a Pizza Potluck and Movie Night on Saturday, January 24 at
church beginning at 5:30PM. The featured movie is Chronicles of Narnia. All are
welcome. There is no fee but please sign up in the Church Office if you plan to attend.
For more information, contact Margie Makuch at 847/298-7848.
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The next Ladies Night Out is scheduled for Thursday, February 12 at 6:30 PM at Tiki
Terrace. All adult women of the church are welcome. Tiki Terrace is located at 1591 Lee
Street at Oakton, next to Blockbuster and near Dominick’s. Please RSVP to Janet Farrell
at 847/296-6543.
WINTER PARKING REMINDER
As a courtesy to the senior members of our congregation and to those who might have an
especially difficult time walking on the ice and snow, on Sunday mornings please try to
reserve the church parking lot for these folks and, instead, look for parking on Graceland
Avenue, Marion Street or in the R. Franczak lot across the street and to the north on
Graceland. Thanks!
NEWS FROM THE PILGRIM FELLOWSHIP YOUTH
The Senior PF will assist with our church’s turn at PADS at St. Mary Church on Friday,
January 30 and then will meet for ice cream afterwards. The Junior PF will meet for a
game night at church from 4:00PM to 6:00PM on Sunday, February 8, and the Senior PF
will have a game night from 5:00PM to 8:00PM on the same date. For further information,
please speak with Matt Cameron or Chris Grice, co-youth directors.
SAVE THESE DATES!
The Growth & Fellowship Ministry reminds you to attend church on Sunday, February 15
so you can enjoy special (chocolate!) refreshments in Webster Hall after the 9:30AM
worship service. Later that day, plan to put on your hiking boots and go for a Winter
Walk in the Woods. We will meet in the church parking lot at 3:00PM and carpool to
Busse Woods in Elk Grove Village. Afterwards, join us for pizza (optional) at nearby Lou
Malnati’s on Higgins. Sign up in the Church Office if you plan to attend or speak with
Debbie Walusiak for details.
NEWS FROM THE FOOD PANTRY
Many thanks to those who contributed food and funds (nearly $600!) to our church’s
recent New Year’s Food Drive to benefit the Self-Help Closet & Pantry….and, remember
to bring your can of soup to church for “Souper Bowl Sunday” on February1! Also, you
are invited to a fundraiser at Cheeseburger in Paradise to benefit the pantry and the
Optimist Club of Des Plaines. The event takes place from 5:00PM to 9:00PM on Thursday,
January 15. Tickets are $10 and include unlimited soft drinks, mini-cheeseburgers and
other yummy appetizers. A cash bar also is available.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
The Tidings is now publishing birthdays for church members and friends. Please notify
the Church Office if there are additions, deletions or corrections to be made.
Congratulations to the following persons on their birthdays
Barbara Hartel
Ann Grice
Marian Nelson
Jo Reilly
Jeannie Johnson
Dan Meincke
Matt Cameron
Rod Beets
Michael Liston
1/5
1/8
1/8
1/15
1/20
1/27
1/28
1/29
1/30
Mid-Winter Fundraiser
TALENT AND GIFT AUCTION
February 8 through February 22, 2009
Can you bake, sew, garden, teach music, shop, clean, paint, babysit, run
errands, dust or perform any other service that might be of help to one
of your fellow church members?
Or, do you have something that you would like to donate to enhance
the Auction table?
We will accept any and all donations to benefit the fundraiser.
I can help with the Mid-Winter Fundraiser
Name:_____________________________________________
Telephone: ________________________________________
Create bid sheets______ Man the Auction tables______
Collect Money ______ Whatever (just call me) _______
Please call any member of the Finance Committee ASAP if you are able
to help in any way.
Thank You! Thank you! Thank you!
Mid-Winter Fundraiser
TALENT AND GIFT AUCTION
Yes, I am blessed and I am willing to share my talent or my gift to benefit
the First Congregational Church of Des Plaines.
Name:_____________________________________________________
Talent or Gift:_____________________________________________
Telephone:_________________________________________________
Bidding will be "Silent Auction" style during coffee hours on Sunday
February 8 through February 22, 2009. Bid sheets will also be available in
the office during the week.
Winners will be notified no later than Monday, February 23, 2009, with
payment due by Sunday, March 1 or the second highest bidder will be
awarded the Talent or Gift. Talents are to be used within 6 months of
the Auction.
Need more info? Call Jana Haas in the church office,
847-299-5561
Last day for donations is Sunday, January 25, 2009.
The First Congregational United Church of Christ of Des
Plaines
cordially invites you to the installation of Rev. Francois (Co)
DuToit
as our pastor
3:00 pm, Sunday, January 25, 2009
All are welcome to attend. Clergy are invited to robe and participate in the
procession. Liturgical color will be red.
Reception and refreshments following.
766 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016
RSVP: secretaries@fccdp.org or 847/299-5561