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6626 N. Oliphant Ave., Chicago, IL 60631 + www.edisonparkchurch.com + 773-631-9131 Mission: Mission: Mission: Mission: To be a people living, loving and serving as Jesus did...so that all may know Him.To be a people living, loving and serving as Jesus did...so that all may know Him.To be a people living, loving and serving as Jesus did...so that all may know Him.To be a people living, loving and serving as Jesus did...so that all may know Him.

March /April 2017March /April 2017March /April 2017March /April 2017

Historically, Lent is the forty day period before East-er, excluding Sundays. It begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Thursday, to prepare the way for the three days of Easter weekend—Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter.

Because Sunday is the day on which Christ arose, the Sundays of the year are days of celebra-tion.

“Lent” is the Old English word for spring, “Lent” is the Old English word for spring, “Lent” is the Old English word for spring, “Lent” is the Old English word for spring, the season of the year during which we observe this church season. This is unique to English, as in al-most all other languages its name is a derivative of the Latin term Quadragesima, or "the forty days."

Forty days is the traditional number of disci-pline, devotion, and preparation in the Bible. MosesMosesMosesMoses stayed on the Mountain of God 40 days (Exodus 24:18 & 34:28), the spiesthe spiesthe spiesthe spies were in the land for 40 days (Numbers 13:25), ElijahElijahElijahElijah traveled 40 days be-fore he reached the cave where he had his vision (1 Kings 19:8), NinevehNinevehNinevehNineveh was given 40 days to repent (Jonah 3:4), and most importantly, prior to under-taking his ministry, JesusJesusJesusJesus spent 40 days in the wil-derness praying & fasting (Matthew 4:2).

Make time to enrich and strengthen your spiritual life during these weeks. Read the Bible more. Pray more. Sit in silence, waiting to hear God speak into your life more. Walk with Jesus toward his cross.

Here We Walk: Here We Walk: Here We Walk: Here We Walk: A Lenten “Get A Lenten “Get A Lenten “Get A Lenten “Get Active” Journey with Martin LutherActive” Journey with Martin LutherActive” Journey with Martin LutherActive” Journey with Martin Luther

In honor of the 500th Anniversary of the Refor-In honor of the 500th Anniversary of the Refor-In honor of the 500th Anniversary of the Refor-In honor of the 500th Anniversary of the Refor-mation mation mation mation in 2017, Becky Elsbernd, Parish Nurse at Trinity Lutheran in Mason City, Iowa has introduced a creative way to experience Lent this year. We’re gearing up to follow their lead here at Edison Park. The walk will be a virtual journey to Germany to The walk will be a virtual journey to Germany to The walk will be a virtual journey to Germany to The walk will be a virtual journey to Germany to learn about he significant places in the life of Martin learn about he significant places in the life of Martin learn about he significant places in the life of Martin learn about he significant places in the life of Martin Luther.Luther.Luther.Luther. Elsbernd has created a “Here We Walk” handout for each participant, where you’ll record your physical fitness activities during Lent and track your progress, discovering interesting facts about Martin Luther’s own life journey.

The journey begins with Ash Wednes-The journey begins with Ash Wednes-The journey begins with Ash Wednes-The journey begins with Ash Wednes-day, March 1, day, March 1, day, March 1, day, March 1, though you could begin anytime, and repeat it as often as you fill the squares marking your path along the journey. Join the group! We’ll begin preparing

over the next few weeks, watch the journey unfold in pictures along the way, encourage one another, find a few fun ways to celebrate, and share the cu-mulative results of our “Here We Walk” experience. There may even be a few prizes in celebration at the end. Sign up at the Welcome Center to be a Sign up at the Welcome Center to be a Sign up at the Welcome Center to be a Sign up at the Welcome Center to be a part of this experience. part of this experience. part of this experience. part of this experience. Walk on!Walk on!Walk on!Walk on! .

Plan your Easter Plan your Easter Plan your Easter Plan your Easter Sunday, April 16Sunday, April 16Sunday, April 16Sunday, April 16 Sunrise serviceSunrise serviceSunrise serviceSunrise service————6:08a 6:08a 6:08a 6:08a Festival WorshipFestival WorshipFestival WorshipFestival Worship————8a, 9:15a, and 10:30a8a, 9:15a, and 10:30a8a, 9:15a, and 10:30a8a, 9:15a, and 10:30a

Worship: Worship: Worship: Worship: Saturday at Saturday at Saturday at Saturday at 5p and 5p and 5p and 5p and Sunday at Sunday at Sunday at Sunday at 8a, 9a and 10:30a8a, 9a and 10:30a8a, 9a and 10:30a8a, 9a and 10:30a————Sunday School Sunday School Sunday School Sunday School children are dismissed from children are dismissed from children are dismissed from children are dismissed from

9a and 10:30a for and age9a and 10:30a for and age9a and 10:30a for and age9a and 10:30a for and age----appropriate lesson during the sermon, after which they return to the service.appropriate lesson during the sermon, after which they return to the service.appropriate lesson during the sermon, after which they return to the service.appropriate lesson during the sermon, after which they return to the service.

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Church Office HoursChurch Office HoursChurch Office HoursChurch Office Hours 8:30a-10:30a—Sunday

8:30a-3p — Monday through Thursday 8:30a-12:00p—Friday

Opportunities to ServeOpportunities to ServeOpportunities to ServeOpportunities to Serve Worship Participants—serve one Sunday a month

MemorialsMemorialsMemorialsMemorials Edison Park Lutheran Church is grateful for the following: In memory of Kristian Jorgensen Kristian Jorgensen Kristian Jorgensen Kristian Jorgensen to the Foundation from Gary Duszak. In memory of Steve J Janci Steve J Janci Steve J Janci Steve J Janci to the Foundation from Richard and Denise Janci In memory of Donna Delaney Donna Delaney Donna Delaney Donna Delaney (Christina Mauro’s mother) to the Foundation from Christina Mauro.

The flowers on the Easter cross are given in loving memory of Clarence Smith and Rose Jones Clarence Smith and Rose Jones Clarence Smith and Rose Jones Clarence Smith and Rose Jones from Barbara A. Smith and family.

Prayer Requests (as of 2Prayer Requests (as of 2Prayer Requests (as of 2Prayer Requests (as of 2----1917)1917)1917)1917) • Rich Bake (John Cherry’s cousin)

• Karen Bartel

• Gary Benson (Cousin of the Bensons)

• Carol Bonk

• Rob Burke

• Fred Chipman (Mary Hanson’s brother)

• Tony Ciminllo (Rosalie Greco’s brother)

• Viola Collins-Brown

• Georgette Bulawa

• Graham Bulawa

• Mae Dumas

• Ed Dunn

• Bob Franden (Cindy Anderson’s friend)

• Mary Hanson

• Craig Heffernan

• Tom Heffernan

• Shaunna Juarez (daughter-in–law of Toni and Juan)

• Catherine Kennedy (Gail Vaul’s daughter)

• Alexi Kilmer

• Greg Kilmer

• Les Kinney

• Diane Knutson

• Abbey Kunneman (Paul Specialle’s niece)

• Pam Leeuw (Toni Juarez’s sister)

• Julie Linnekin (Phyllis Doyle’s niece)

• Madeline Lund

• Van Lund (John Lund’s dad)

• Joan Nykiel (Margo Sliwa’s mom)

• Dick Pence

• John Rose

• Richard Sears

• Pat Schwager (friend of Maureen Cassaro)

• Emily Skifano

• Clarice Smoot (Marilyn Baalson’s sister)

• Brian Sparrgrove (Barb Williams’ brother)

• Gary Spickerman (Marilyn Cook’s brother)

• Rita Von Arx (Barb Kruse’s mom)

• Amy Vullmahn (Arlene’s niece)

• Those serving in the military from our congregation: John Minelli and Peter Specialle

Life Life Life Life &&&& GrowthGrowthGrowthGrowth

Baptism: Baptism: Baptism: Baptism: February 26—Evelyn Mae Fahrenbach

Scheduling a Baptism?Scheduling a Baptism?Scheduling a Baptism?Scheduling a Baptism? Contact the church office to begin the process.

Scheduling a Wedding?Scheduling a Wedding?Scheduling a Wedding?Scheduling a Wedding? Contact the church office to get your date on the calendar, and we’ll help you in the initial stages. A Wedding Director will be assigned to help with the details of your special day.

First Communion Materials First Communion Materials First Communion Materials First Communion Materials Pick up materials for children Pick up materials for children Pick up materials for children Pick up materials for children who wish to celebrate their 1st Communion this Spring. who wish to celebrate their 1st Communion this Spring. who wish to celebrate their 1st Communion this Spring. who wish to celebrate their 1st Communion this Spring. Curriculum is available for preschool through teen. Parents Parents Parents Parents decide at what age they want their children to celebrate decide at what age they want their children to celebrate decide at what age they want their children to celebrate decide at what age they want their children to celebrate their 1st Communion.their 1st Communion.their 1st Communion.their 1st Communion. Stop by the Welcome Center. Parents teach the material to their children prior to coming to class. Sign up for a classSign up for a classSign up for a classSign up for a class———— Sunday, April 2 at 11:30a Sunday, April 2 at 11:30a Sunday, April 2 at 11:30a Sunday, April 2 at 11:30a OR OR OR OR Monday, April 10 at 7p.Monday, April 10 at 7p.Monday, April 10 at 7p.Monday, April 10 at 7p.

Notice for Pastoral Care Notice for Pastoral Care Notice for Pastoral Care Notice for Pastoral Care Please remember to contact Deacon Carole Edwards when you’re hospitalized, or when you’d like a visit. Hospitals usually don’t let the church know. Even if you don’t want a visit, we would appreciate the opportunity to pray for your healing. Call Carole at 773Call Carole at 773Call Carole at 773Call Carole at 773----580580580580----3617 or [email protected]. 3617 or [email protected]. 3617 or [email protected]. 3617 or [email protected].

From the Mission Pie Maker CoFrom the Mission Pie Maker CoFrom the Mission Pie Maker CoFrom the Mission Pie Maker Co----ChairsChairsChairsChairs: : : : As co-chair women of the annual pie making event, Lynda Hartwig and I have decided after much discussion to discontinue leading that event. It was a great time for fellowship while making the pies and we thank all the women and men, members and non members, who came every other Wednesday to help out. At this time, we will still be having the butter cookies in colorful baskets available. The Swe-dish Bakery has closed its doors this month as well, so no famous Swedish goods will be available. Thank you for your support all these years. Sincerely, Jane Hammar

Church Council 2017Church Council 2017Church Council 2017Church Council 2017

Back row left to right: Back row left to right: Back row left to right: Back row left to right: John Jackson, Wayne Ammentorp, Mark Schaeffer, Armando Arriazola, Werner Calder, Vicki Evers, Kevin Burkum, John Cherry, Pr. Michael Sparby, Phyllis Doyle. Front row: Front row: Front row: Front row: Betty Gyllstrom, Denise Janci and Carolyn Nasheim

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If you would like an updated If you would like an updated If you would like an updated If you would like an updated copy of the church directory, copy of the church directory, copy of the church directory, copy of the church directory, please let the office know.

A Congregational Survey A Congregational Survey A Congregational Survey A Congregational Survey will be available soon, via both printed versions and online via Survey Monkey. Watch the announcements and weekly email for information. Please contact the church office with your current email address if we do not already have it.

Staffing UpdateStaffing UpdateStaffing UpdateStaffing Update We’re going through a staffing transition in the Youth and Family Ministry area. We have enjoyed having Chauncey Harrison on our team for the past year. Our prayers and best wishes go with him as he continues his work and ministry.

The process has begun to fill the vacant position of Youth and Family Ministry Director. The Council, recog-nizing our congregation’s desire to keep our children, youth, and family ministries strong, has determined that the position will continue to be full-time. Our usual pro-cess is to advertise the opening broadly, and receive ap-plications, resumes, and references. Prospective candi-dates interview with Pr. Sparby, and then the finalists are interviewed by a group. Keep the process in your pray-ers. Thanks you!

Inquiries, and/or resumes and three references should be sent to Pr. Michael Sparby at [email protected].

Deacon Carole EdwardsDeacon Carole EdwardsDeacon Carole EdwardsDeacon Carole Edwards Last year I attended the leadership-training program, “Clergy Clinic in Family Emotional Process.” I have two more 3 day sessions this year. The program focuses on healthy ways to deal with anxiety levels and their impact on family members (i.e. “church family”). Congregations and fami-lies are very similar in that they operate within systems of learned behavior. Often the coping methods we learned as a child, and our response to stress and anxiety, carry over from our nuclear family experiences. They can man-ifest themselves in some unhealthy behavior. An exam-ple of this would be having a grievance with someone, but not going directly to that person, but rather talking to another person about the person you have the griev-ance with. This is referred to as “triangulation,” and is defined as “a manipulation tactic where one person will not communicate directly with another person, instead using a third person to relay communication to the sec-ond, thus forming a triangle” ” ” ” Too often, we fall into old habits of triangulation which result in negative and de-structive behavior patterns that don’t actually resolve anything. When we learn new, healthy ways to respond to stress, anxiety, and conflict, we begin relating to each other in healthy and constructive ways. If you’re inter-ested in learning more about this, I’ll be glad to share what I’ve learned.

Argentina PartnershipArgentina PartnershipArgentina PartnershipArgentina Partnership We look forward to welcoming some students and teachers from our partner congregation and school, San Lucas, in Grand Bourg, Argentina. They’ll arrive in Chica-go April 29. Some of their time will be spent visiting area Lutheran schools they’ve become involved with through our partnership. OUR NEXT TRIP TO VISIT SAN LUCAS OUR NEXT TRIP TO VISIT SAN LUCAS OUR NEXT TRIP TO VISIT SAN LUCAS OUR NEXT TRIP TO VISIT SAN LUCAS is in the beginning stages of being planned. Would you like to go? Contact Pr. Michael Sparby at [email protected].

Quick, Easy, Secure & Appreciated! Quick, Easy, Secure & Appreciated! Quick, Easy, Secure & Appreciated! Quick, Easy, Secure & Appreciated! Many give during worship each weekMany give during worship each weekMany give during worship each weekMany give during worship each week, but here , but here , but here , but here are several additional ways you can give, even are several additional ways you can give, even are several additional ways you can give, even are several additional ways you can give, even when you’re away.when you’re away.when you’re away.when you’re away.

1111. Scan to Give. Scan to Give. Scan to Give. Scan to Give————QR QR QR QR (Quick Response) Giv-(Quick Response) Giv-(Quick Response) Giv-(Quick Response) Giv-ing Has Arriveding Has Arriveding Has Arriveding Has Arrived————To make it faster and easier for smartphone users to do-nate, Edison Park is pleased

to provide a Quick Response (QR) code which is unique to EPLC and, when scanned with a smartphone’s QR when scanned with a smartphone’s QR when scanned with a smartphone’s QR when scanned with a smartphone’s QR code reader, connects the user directly to our mobile code reader, connects the user directly to our mobile code reader, connects the user directly to our mobile code reader, connects the user directly to our mobile donation page. donation page. donation page. donation page.

2. 2. 2. 2. Our Giving Kiosk Our Giving Kiosk Our Giving Kiosk Our Giving Kiosk is here, is here, is here, is here, and available where you

may swipe your debit/credit card to give, register or pay fees online. It’s easy and secure. It’s available at the rear of the sanctuary..

3. 3. 3. 3. Give via Text MessageGive via Text MessageGive via Text MessageGive via Text Message————You may now give by sending a text to EPLC’s number————773773773773----825825825825----5629. In the 5629. In the 5629. In the 5629. In the text message line put a $ in front of the amount you text message line put a $ in front of the amount you text message line put a $ in front of the amount you text message line put a $ in front of the amount you wish to give.wish to give.wish to give.wish to give.

4. 4. 4. 4. Auto Pay through your bankAuto Pay through your bankAuto Pay through your bankAuto Pay through your bank————you can set up you can set up you can set up you can set up

your offerings to be sent automatically from your ac-your offerings to be sent automatically from your ac-your offerings to be sent automatically from your ac-your offerings to be sent automatically from your ac-count to the church weekly or monthly.count to the church weekly or monthly.count to the church weekly or monthly.count to the church weekly or monthly.

5. 5. 5. 5. Simply GivingSimply GivingSimply GivingSimply Giving————is another automated way to give. is another automated way to give. is another automated way to give. is another automated way to give.

Set it up through Carole Edwards, Associate in Ministry.Set it up through Carole Edwards, Associate in Ministry.Set it up through Carole Edwards, Associate in Ministry.Set it up through Carole Edwards, Associate in Ministry. Thanks for your support! It Thanks for your support! It Thanks for your support! It Thanks for your support! It keeps our congregation a strong, and vibrant place to belong.. Choose a method of giving that works for you. YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE! YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE! YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE! YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

For info contact the office, or Deacon Carole Ed-For info contact the office, or Deacon Carole Ed-For info contact the office, or Deacon Carole Ed-For info contact the office, or Deacon Carole Ed-wards at [email protected] or 773wards at [email protected] or 773wards at [email protected] or 773wards at [email protected] or 773----580580580580----3617.3617.3617.3617.

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Vibrant Lutheran Worship Vibrant Lutheran Worship Vibrant Lutheran Worship Vibrant Lutheran Worship

SaturdaysSaturdaysSaturdaysSaturdays 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm –––– Evensong Evensong Evensong Evensong A calming blend of traditional and contemporary music, liturgical elements and multi-media.

SundaysSundaysSundaysSundays 8:00 am Traditions8:00 am Traditions8:00 am Traditions8:00 am Traditions A worship service centered in hymns, scripture, sermon, and communion at the altar rail.

9:00 am & 10:30am9:00 am & 10:30am9:00 am & 10:30am9:00 am & 10:30am–––– New Song New Song New Song New Song A mix of litanies, liturgies, traditional and contemporary music, a children’s time with kids then being dismissed for Sunday School and returning to worship, scripture, choirs, sermon, and communion each week.

Lenten WorshipLenten WorshipLenten WorshipLenten Worship

Ash Wednesday + March 1stAsh Wednesday + March 1stAsh Wednesday + March 1stAsh Wednesday + March 1st Services at 12noon and 7pm Holden Evening Prayer including Distribution of Ashes

Wednesdays, March 8thWednesdays, March 8thWednesdays, March 8thWednesdays, March 8th————April 5thApril 5thApril 5thApril 5th Luther in Lent Worship at 12noon and 7pm Luther in Lent Worship at 12noon and 7pm Luther in Lent Worship at 12noon and 7pm Luther in Lent Worship at 12noon and 7pm

Holy Week & Easter 2016Holy Week & Easter 2016Holy Week & Easter 2016Holy Week & Easter 2016

Palm Sunday, April 8/9Palm Sunday, April 8/9Palm Sunday, April 8/9Palm Sunday, April 8/9 Including Procession with Palms and Dramatic Reading of the Luke Passion Gospel .

Maundy Thursday, April 13Maundy Thursday, April 13Maundy Thursday, April 13Maundy Thursday, April 13

12:00 Noon and 7:00p.m.12:00 Noon and 7:00p.m.12:00 Noon and 7:00p.m.12:00 Noon and 7:00p.m. I give you a new commandment:

Love one another.

Good Friday, April 14thGood Friday, April 14thGood Friday, April 14thGood Friday, April 14th

12:00 Noon and 7:00p.m.12:00 Noon and 7:00p.m.12:00 Noon and 7:00p.m.12:00 Noon and 7:00p.m. Father, forgive them. For they know not what they do.

There will be NO Saturday service on April 15.

Easter Sunday , April 16Easter Sunday , April 16Easter Sunday , April 16Easter Sunday , April 16 6:08 a.m. 6:08 a.m. 6:08 a.m. 6:08 a.m. Sunrise Worship

8:00 a.m., 9:15 am and 10:30 a.m. Festival Worship8:00 a.m., 9:15 am and 10:30 a.m. Festival Worship8:00 a.m., 9:15 am and 10:30 a.m. Festival Worship8:00 a.m., 9:15 am and 10:30 a.m. Festival Worship The three sad days have quickly sped,

Christ rises glorious from the dead. All glory to our risen head: Alleluia!

Spring MusicalSpring MusicalSpring MusicalSpring Musical

The Feast of Life: The Feast of Life: The Feast of Life: The Feast of Life: Stories from the Gospel of LukeStories from the Gospel of LukeStories from the Gospel of LukeStories from the Gospel of Luke Sunday, May 7 at 9:00 and 10:30 am WorshipSunday, May 7 at 9:00 and 10:30 am WorshipSunday, May 7 at 9:00 and 10:30 am WorshipSunday, May 7 at 9:00 and 10:30 am Worship

Featuring our adult and children’s choirs, handbells, praise team, and various instrumentalists. The Feast of Life reminds us of the banquets mentioned in Luke's Gos-pel and invites us once again to hear and experience the stories of Jesus. This musical will take us from the birth of Jesus to his death and resurrection, ending in a joyous celebration! We are fortune to have soloists Synoma Hays and guest Bruce Moore joining us as our feature soloists this year. Mark your calendars now for the cumu-lating event of our Music Ministry’s year.

Argentina Partner Argentina Partner Argentina Partner Argentina Partner Congregation & Congregation & Congregation & Congregation &

SchoolSchoolSchoolSchool———— San Lucas Students San Lucas Students San Lucas Students San Lucas Students

Coming April 29Coming April 29Coming April 29Coming April 29————May 7May 7May 7May 7

San Lucas is planning to bring teachers/students to visit us in Chicago in 2017.

We are very excited to welcome them! If you would like to support the student’s trips financially simply mark the memo portion of your check “Argentina students,” or do the same if you give electronically. Thanks!

This is a very exciting time for our partnership. We’ve hosted several teachers, sent two mission trip groups form Edison Park, and now will welcome these wonder-ful students. While here they will also connect with sev-eral area Lutheran schools. They have begun partner-ships over the internet, and will broaden their relation-ships with this visit.

Did you know?Did you know?Did you know?Did you know? Have YOU accepted the challenge?Have YOU accepted the challenge?Have YOU accepted the challenge?Have YOU accepted the challenge? If those attending worship at Edison Park each week in 2017 gave just $5 -$10 more each week (the equivalent of a Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks trip—we would put a big dent into bridging the gap between offerings received in 2016 and what is needed to make the budget in 2017. Will you help Will you help Will you help Will you help by increasing what you give to EPLC this year by $5 by increasing what you give to EPLC this year by $5 by increasing what you give to EPLC this year by $5 by increasing what you give to EPLC this year by $5 or $10? or $10? or $10? or $10? Week by week, and month by month, little Week by week, and month by month, little Week by week, and month by month, little Week by week, and month by month, little by little….and we will end the year well!by little….and we will end the year well!by little….and we will end the year well!by little….and we will end the year well!


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PreschoolPreschoolPreschoolPreschool———— Registration for the 2017Registration for the 2017Registration for the 2017Registration for the 2017----2018 school 2018 school 2018 school 2018 school

year is in progress! year is in progress! year is in progress! year is in progress! We have three morning (9a-12p) pro-grams for the school year. More information is available online at www.edisonparkchurch.com/preschool, at the Welcome Center or church office. Contact Preschool Di-rector Jennifer Williams with questions at [email protected] or 773-631-9131.

Sunday School Lenten Pen Pal Project! Sunday School Lenten Pen Pal Project! Sunday School Lenten Pen Pal Project! Sunday School Lenten Pen Pal Project! Members interested in corresponding with a Sunday School student throughout the season of Lent should sign up at the Welcome Center. Letters can be placed in the “mail box” in the Nordblad Atrium beginning Ash Wednesday. Contact Jennifer for more information.

EPLC Family Bowling EventEPLC Family Bowling EventEPLC Family Bowling EventEPLC Family Bowling Event—Sunday, March 26 from 4-6p at Habetler Bowl. Information and Sign up on the website and at the Welcome Center. Contact Jen-nifer with questions.

Club 456 Revival! Club 456 Revival! Club 456 Revival! Club 456 Revival! Flashlight Egg Hunt on Friday, April 7 from 7-8p. Open to all kids in grades 4, 5 & 6. Sign up and details at the Welcome Center. Contact Jennifer for additional information.

EPLC Annual Easter Egg HuntEPLC Annual Easter Egg HuntEPLC Annual Easter Egg HuntEPLC Annual Easter Egg Hunt, , , , Saturday, April 25 from 1-3. Pick up a form to register your pre-school—1st grader for this fun event at the Welcome

Center or get it online. See Jennifer with questions.

Manna Youth Fundraiser Manna Youth Fundraiser Manna Youth Fundraiser Manna Youth Fundraiser Just in time for East-er! Manna orders due on April 2nd, and available for pickup on Palm Sunday, April 9th. Please consider plac-ing an order with us for gifts, donations and all of your Easter and Spring activities. Order forms are available at the Welcome Center and North Hall. Thanks, Monika Hemm and Vickie Nelson

Book of Faith Bible Study Sundays 8a Book of Faith Bible Study Sundays 8a Book of Faith Bible Study Sundays 8a Book of Faith Bible Study Sundays 8a We

meet in the Conference Room. All are welcome!

Men’s Breakfast Men’s Breakfast Men’s Breakfast Men’s Breakfast Second Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. Second Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. Second Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. Second Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. Just Like Home Restaurant , 8501 W. Dempster St. in Niles. Casual, good food, good friends, good fellowship!

Book Club! Thurs., March 9 Book Club! Thurs., March 9 Book Club! Thurs., March 9 Book Club! Thurs., March 9 and Mon, April 10 @ 7:30p and Mon, April 10 @ 7:30p and Mon, April 10 @ 7:30p and Mon, April 10 @ 7:30p in the Atrium in the Atrium in the Atrium in the Atrium The March book is A A A A Man Called Ove Man Called Ove Man Called Ove Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman. Ove is a cranky, opinionated man who meets a warm, friendly neighbor when she drives a U-Haul truck over his mailbox. What a way to meet your neighbor! Our April book selection will be The Martian The Martian The Martian The Martian by Andy Weir. Mark Watney was the first astronaut to walk on Mars and 6 days later a severe dust storm devel-oped. He was presumed dead and his crew was forced to return to earth. But he hadn’t died. Was he able to survive? Join us to find out.

Movie NightMovie NightMovie NightMovie Night————Sat, March 18 & April 22 @ Sat, March 18 & April 22 @ Sat, March 18 & April 22 @ Sat, March 18 & April 22 @ 6:30p in the North Hall 6:30p in the North Hall 6:30p in the North Hall 6:30p in the North Hall The March movie will be River of No Return starring Robert Mitchum and Mari-lyn Monroe. The April movie (note: this will be on the (note: this will be on the (note: this will be on the (note: this will be on the fourth Saturday this month) fourth Saturday this month) fourth Saturday this month) fourth Saturday this month) will be Keeping Up with the Steins, starring Daryl Sabara, Jami Gertz, Jeremy Piven, Doris Roberts, and Gary Marshall.

Night Ministry Service Event Night Ministry Service Event Night Ministry Service Event Night Ministry Service Event On Sunday, March 26th, Edison Park will be traveling to the Hum-boldt Park neighborhood to serve a meal with The Night Ministry to the homeless/disadvantaged of that commu-nity. Shoppers, people to prep food and adults to serve the meal are needed. More information will be coming up in the weekly announcements and is available on the website. Sign-up to participate in this service event at the Welcome Center. Thanks, in advance, for your time and generosity!

Grateful for the Generosity! Grateful for the Generosity! Grateful for the Generosity! Grateful for the Generosity! Dear Members of Edison Park Lutheran,

THANK YOU to all who brought cloth-cloth-cloth-cloth-inginginging to the church for my school’s cloth-

ing drive for those in need. Thanks also for help in deliv-ering them to Amundsen High School. You have done a great service! Best,, Shannon Suty

From Body BuildersFrom Body BuildersFrom Body BuildersFrom Body Builders Dear Friends at Edison park! As we look back on the blessed year of 2016, we are so grateful for the opportunities God has given us. A high point for us was our trip to Chicago on Christ the King Sunday and the warm, generous response from your congregation. Thanks for experiencing our “active wor-ship.” Thank you! May your ministries bless many in Jesus name! - The Body Builders

We received several “Thanks for the Poinsettia” “Thanks for the Poinsettia” “Thanks for the Poinsettia” “Thanks for the Poinsettia” notes notes notes notes after Christmas “Thank you very much for the poinsettia that was delivered to me. Wonderful addition to our Christmas Holiday!

From Vines VA HospitalFrom Vines VA HospitalFrom Vines VA HospitalFrom Vines VA Hospital Dear Friends, We wish to extend our thanks to you on behalf of the Hines VA Hospital patients and staff — 100% of your donation will be used to supplement the excellent care and services provided to our Veteran pa-tients and their families. We are very grateful!

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Edison Park Lutheran Church 6626 N. Oliphant Avenue Chicago, IL 60631

Phone: 773-631-9131 Fax: 773-631-6690 E-mail: www.edisonparkchurch.com

SHINING THE LIGHT OF GOD

ON THE WORLD AROUND US!

Holy WeekHoly WeekHoly WeekHoly Week

♦ Palm Sunday WeekendPalm Sunday WeekendPalm Sunday WeekendPalm Sunday Weekend————April 8/9April 8/9April 8/9April 8/9

♦ Maundy ThursdayMaundy ThursdayMaundy ThursdayMaundy Thursday————Noon/7pNoon/7pNoon/7pNoon/7p

♦ Good FridayGood FridayGood FridayGood Friday————Noon/7pNoon/7pNoon/7pNoon/7p

There will be NO Saturday service on April 15 NO Saturday service on April 15 NO Saturday service on April 15 NO Saturday service on April 15 as we wait for the sun to rise on Easter morning.

Easter Sunday, April 16Easter Sunday, April 16Easter Sunday, April 16Easter Sunday, April 16 6:08a Sunrise Worship6:08a Sunrise Worship6:08a Sunrise Worship6:08a Sunrise Worship

8:00a Festival Worship8:00a Festival Worship8:00a Festival Worship8:00a Festival Worship

9:15a Festival Worship9:15a Festival Worship9:15a Festival Worship9:15a Festival Worship

10:30 Festival Worship10:30 Festival Worship10:30 Festival Worship10:30 Festival Worship

Wednesday Lenten WorshipWednesday Lenten WorshipWednesday Lenten WorshipWednesday Lenten Worship Beginning March 1, Ash WednesdayBeginning March 1, Ash WednesdayBeginning March 1, Ash WednesdayBeginning March 1, Ash Wednesday

through April 5through April 5through April 5through April 5

12nn & 7p12nn & 7p12nn & 7p12nn & 7p

The theme for Lent will be: Luther (the Monk) to The theme for Lent will be: Luther (the Monk) to The theme for Lent will be: Luther (the Monk) to The theme for Lent will be: Luther (the Monk) to go with the 500th Anniversary of the Refor-go with the 500th Anniversary of the Refor-go with the 500th Anniversary of the Refor-go with the 500th Anniversary of the Refor-mation. The sermons will be a series of skits. mation. The sermons will be a series of skits. mation. The sermons will be a series of skits. mation. The sermons will be a series of skits. Come and enjoy!Come and enjoy!Come and enjoy!Come and enjoy!

To Be or Not Be (A Monk)To Be or Not Be (A Monk)To Be or Not Be (A Monk)To Be or Not Be (A Monk)

Monk(ey) BusinessMonk(ey) BusinessMonk(ey) BusinessMonk(ey) Business

The Monk(ey) WrenchThe Monk(ey) WrenchThe Monk(ey) WrenchThe Monk(ey) Wrench

Monk(ey) ShineMonk(ey) ShineMonk(ey) ShineMonk(ey) Shine

Monk(eying) AroundMonk(eying) AroundMonk(eying) AroundMonk(eying) Around

* soup lunch follows the noon services* soup lunch follows the noon services* soup lunch follows the noon services* soup lunch follows the noon services

here we walk: a lenten “get a lenten “get active” journey...

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