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Volume 41 Issue No. 10 / October 2018
Sunday Worship 8:00 and 10:30 am
Whole Family Education Hour
Sundays 9:15 am (Sept - May)
Confirmation (Affirmation of Baptism) Reformation Sunday, October 28th at 10:30 am worship service
Confirmands who have completed the required curriculum will be confirmed at the
10:30 am worship service on Reformation Sunday (October 28). There will be
refreshments after worship and an opportunity to greet the newly confirmed members
of our congregation. Check out the display with pictures and biographical
information about each of these students.
On Sunday, October 21st at 9:15 am, all confirmands and their parents are required to
attend the rehearsal. Confirmands will be fitted for confirmation gowns and individual and group photographs will be taken.
Trunk or Treat
and Chili Dinner
Trunk or Treat is scheduled for Saturday, October 20th from 4-6 pm. Children are invited to come to
church in costume to gather treats around the parking lot. We are looking for volunteers willing to decorate their trunks in the spirit of the season
and pass out candy to trunk or treaters. A chili dinner will be served for anyone wishing to join us in fellowship. A free will donation for dinner
is appreciated. A sign-up sheet will be posted on Bulletin Board #2 for chili, candy and trunk hosts. Please join us! Questions?
Contact Mihcal McClelland at [email protected] or (608) 446-0503
We Welcome Pastor Theo!
We are delighted to host Pastor Theopilus Vindokumar DJ, pastor of Siloam Church, a congregation of the Arcot Lutheran Church of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, India, during his visit to the territory of the Northern Illinois Synod. He will be in our midst from October 24 through the 28th. Pastor Theo will participate in our Wednesday afternoon Bible Study, confirmation class that evening, and he will contribute to our Sunday Worship and Affirmation of Baptism on October 28. Following the 10:30 worship service, we will hold a potluck in the Fellowship Hall. Please plan to join us! A sign-up sheet for the potluck will be posted on Bulletin Board #2. Siloam Church is located in Tirukoilur, in the state of Tamil Nadu. The Siloam Church is the companion congregation of All Saints Lutheran Church and Pastor Theo is looking forward to getting to know the people of All Saints.
Deadline for the November
Saintly News is October 15
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Rebecca Heaslip
Dear Friends, As I write this, we have just concluded our “DreamLeaders” weekend here at All Saints. Pastor Jeff Linman was an inspiring leader as we began the process of naming our fears, concerns and anxieties about the future of our congregation, but also the exciting process of sharing our hopes and dreams for our future, as well as the obstacles that stand in our path. There were many great conversations! The Holy Spirit was active in our lives this weekend! But the process is only as good as our follow up. Over the next several months, your congregation council will be looking, dreaming and lifting up our future. Perhaps as separate “Dream Team” will form as a place to begin to discern what our next steps will be – perhaps that will take place in the council itself. All of this is still to be worked out, but the bottom line for me was that God has plans for us! We need to step out and trust and DREAM! Pastor Jeff lifted up a passage from the book of Ephesians, chapter 3, verse 20: “Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine...” What a great promise we have here – that God is able to ABUNDANTLY accomplish far more than we can even imagine! I ask for your prayers – and for your dreams and hopes for our future. All of us at the workshop were challenged to write prayers as we moved our way through the day’s conversations. One of the prayers I wrote was this: God, give us the courage to seek you and listen to the directions you are pointing us to. Help us to be emboldened to reach out and try new things, knowing that you are there leading the way. All things are possible with God – what an exciting time this is for our congregation!
In Christ,
Pastor Janet Wold
Pastoral Acts:
Funeral for Dean Milway, September 29
All Saints Sunday, November 4
The custom of commemorating all of the saints of the church on a single day goes back at least to the third century. All Saints Day celebrates the baptized people of God, living and dead, who make up the body of Christ. On this day or the following Sunday, many congregations will remember the faithful who have died during the past year. You are invited to submit names of your loved ones who have died in the past year. Beginning October 14, Sunday bulletins will include a form to submit names for inclusion in our prayers on November 4.
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Council Members
PRESIDENT & WORSHIP
Mike Reibel [email protected] C: 815-978-9832
VICE –PRESIDENT & PROPERTY
Doug Knodle [email protected] C: 815-751-0312
SECRETARY Bill Pirnat [email protected] C: 815-234-5690
EDUCATION
Jodi Girten
C: 224-558-9589
FINANCE & STEWARDSHIP Steve Jones [email protected] C: 779-537-4006
FELLOWSHIP Mihcal McClelland [email protected] C: 608-446-0503
OUTREACH/SOCIAL MINISTRY
Pam Kultgen
C: 815-985-1948
YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY Audra Miles
H: 815-234-5453
Staff PASTOR Pastor Janet Wold [email protected] C: 815-988-1109
H: 815-406-8264
TREASURER Michel Williams [email protected] 815-262-2963
FINANCIAL SECRETARY Bridget Reibel [email protected] H: 815-234-2403
OFFICE SECRETARIES Cindy Beitel Karen Larson [email protected] 815-234-5277
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Sunday
Scriptures
Sunday, October 7
20th Sunday after
Pentecost
Genesis 2:18-24 Psalm 8 Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12 Mark 10:2-16 Sunday, October 14 21st Sunday after Pentecost Amos 5:6-7, 10-15 Psalm 90:12-17 Hebrews 4:12-16 Mark 10:17-31 Sunday, October 21 22nd Sunday after Pentecost Isaiah 53:4-12 Psalm 91:9-16 Hebrews 5:1-10 Mark 10:35-45 Sunday, October 28 Reformation Sunday Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalm 46 Romans 3:19-28 John 8:31-36
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Bible Studies (in the main conference room #310)
See the Fall 2018 Education Opportunities at All Saints brochure for details of each Bible Study.
Tuesday Night Bible Study - Meets at 7:00 pm in the main conference room (#310), Led by Steve Reid We are finishing the study on the Gospel of John. Following that we will study Paul, utilizing the DVD Paul, the Apostle of Christ. Future topics will be determined by the participants as the class progresses.
Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study - Meets at 1:30 pm in the main conference room (#310), Led by Pastor Janet Wold The class will continue our study of the Gospel of Mark, utilizing the DVD The Beginning of the Good News. In it, Professor Phil Ruge-Jones presents the entire Gospel of Mark from memory. As the word becomes the living word, you will experience the passionate impact of the good news of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection. The Gospel of Mark will never be the same for you!
Sunday Morning Bible Study - Meets in the Small Conference Room (#209) Led by Steve Jones The first twelve weeks we will view and complete the study of Jesus and His Jewish influences. This is a 24 segment course we began last year on how Judaism influenced Jesus and his ministry and his desire to reform the law of the Pharisees. When we finish this study, we will switch to a short course entitled The History of the Bible: The Making of the New Testament Canon.
September Council Highlights Heard giving towards mortgage and Mission Support is behind
Learned progress is being made to transfer church data from LOGOS to
ICON
Heard sufficient donations have been received to replace the faulty furnace
for the office
Heard Rally day was a great success
Learned Youth group is doing a corn maze activity in October
Need additional volunteers in October for Meals on Wheels
Heard there will be another Trunk or Treat and Chili Dinner on October 20
Looking forward with great anticipation the upcoming DreamLeaders
Initiative workshop on Sept 15-16
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Come Sing with Us!
We are recruiting singers for the 14th Annual Christmas Cantata. We will be performing The Winter Rose by Joseph Martin on December 2, 2018
at 3:00 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Mt. Morris. Rehearsals will be held on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 pm beginning October 16. Music and a
listening CD will be waiting for you at the first rehearsal! If you would like to share your vocal talents with the community, contact Karen Larson at
[email protected]. You will be joining a choir of over 50 people with live musical instrument accompaniment. Dr. Matt Guschl will be
conducting and our own Karen Larson will provide piano accompaniment. Join in on the fun!
New Member Class Are you interested in learning about membership here at All Saints? Please plan on attending a New Member Class on Sunday, Oct. 14 at 9:15 am (during the Sunday School hour) to learn more about our life here at All Saints and what membership means. We will meet in the main conference room. By coming to the class you are NOT committing to join – you are welcome to come with your questions! If there are folks ready to join, we’ll decide together what Sunday would work to be received as a new member. If you have questions, please contact Pastor Janet Wold.
Library News Family Blessings by LaVyrle Spencer - 44-year old
widow, Lee Reston is enjoying life with her three children and the profitable florist business she has built. But her happiness turns to pain and grief when her oldest son, Greg is killed in a motorcycle crash. Greg's best friend breaks the news to Lee and becomes her source of strength, as well as a surrogate brother to his siblings. But his devotion turns to an affair with Lee, 15 years his elder, causing her to consider the feelings of her judgmental mother, prudish sister, and daughter who has a crush on Chris.
Fields of Grace by Kim Vogel Sawyer is donated by
Marlene Roberts. In this Mennonite historical romance, set in 1872, Reinhardt and Lillian Vogt leave their Mennonite village in Russia for America to save their eldest son from being drafted into the military. They, their three sons, and Reinhardt's foster brother are faced with a sudden tragedy on their voyage, and an uncertain future in Kansas.
Three Weeks with My Brother, by Nicholas Sparks
and Micah Sparks is donated by Millie Knodle. It is the true story of the authors' three-week trip around the world to commemorate their
becoming the only surviving members of their family. While on their trip they recall their
childhood adventures and tragedies that tested their faith, and they discover the truth about loss, love and hope.
Youth NEWS October 2018
We know that God is always at work for the good of everyone who loves him. They are the ones God has chosen for his purpose. ~Romans 8:28
The next youth event will be the annual trip to the Corn Maze on Tower Road, put on by Cornerstone Church in Byron on October 14. We will meet at the
maze at 5:30 pm and have fun as we make our way through. They usually have a fire pit there so we can roast some marshmallows and enjoy snacks
afterward. Bring $4.00 to enter the maze plus money for concessions if you choose. They usually have hot cocoa and a nice selection of baked
goods. This maze is fun for families, too! Dress weather appropriate and wear good walking shoes! Youth Group Planning Meeting
There will be a planning meeting for youth group on
Sunday, October 14th between services starting at
9:15 in the Youth Group Room. ALL are invited –
parents, youth, and members! The purpose of this
meeting is to discuss and plan for the continuation of
our youth group until we have a new leader.
Our Mission statement:
Seeking God, Serving Others & Having Fun!
Students Taking Action Together In Christ
The GATHERING A big thanks to everyone who makes shawls, scarves, hats, and lap robes for the Cancer Center. They are greatly appreciated! Keep up the good work. See you all at the next GATHERING on Tuesday, October 9 at 9:00 am to talk and share! ~Gloria Olsen
2019 Budget Planning Begins The Finance Committee will be asking for budget input for 2019 from All Saints committees starting in September. Committees will receive a letter with a copy of the 2018 budget, current 2018 spending to date, and some prior year financial data to review so they can assess and make their input. We have gotten pretty good at budgeting to our needs. We do not have a lot of fluff or extras built into our budgets. We try to be realistic in estimating what we have spent and where we will go in the next year with our mission and ministries. Thanks to all who support this process!
Steve Jones, Finance Chair
Altar Guild–Save the Date! The annual Altar Guild meeting will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 9:00 am in the main conference room. Please plan to attend if you are a current Altar Guild member or if you would like to check out the work that we do! If you have any questions, please contact Kay Johnson or any other Altar Guild member listed in the weekly bulletins. We’ll be happy to assist you!
K-5
Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month at UCB. This joint venture welcomes Mary Morgan students who have registered for fun activities after school until 5:30 pm. We will walk the kids from school to UCB.
We need some adult help, please.
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Book Club
October's Book Club selection, Shadows of Lancaster County is a mystery by Mindy Starns Clark. Anna hoped she had left her past behind, but when her brother is missing and his wife asks for help, she comes out of hiding and heads back home. Using skills she learned in Silicon Valley, she follows the high-tech trail he left behind. It's a trail that leads from the simple world of the Amish to the world of DNA research and gene therapy. Anna soon realizes she has something others want and she must depend on her instincts, her faith in God, and the help of the Amish community. Join us on October 22 at 1:00 pm. If you'd like to be added to the list of those passing the book around, let us know or just come for the discussion.
Property News Our new furnace was installed on September 17. This is the main furnace for the office area. The old one was 18 years old and was very unreliable last heating season. We were fortunate in that the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) removed the tree that had fallen from our church property into the ditch on Route 2. We still have four large dead trees on our property on the bank by Route 2, one of which is to be removed for us as it's on the right of way of the road. We are working on getting quotes to remove the three dead trees on church property. The recent storms have made it difficult to get a hold of companies and/or individuals to give us estimates for their removal. Thanks to all of our volunteers who do a fabulous job keeping our grounds in good condition. It seems like the days of a dry August are gone and we'll be mowing until cold weather. Again thank you! Doug Knodle, Property chairperson
Worship Attendance
8:00 9:00 10:30 Total
August 26 - 70 - 70
September - 81 - 81
9 43 - 70 113
16 43 - 42 85
23 46 - 39 85
Total 132 151 151 434
Average - - - 87
Quilters
The quilters will not meet in October. The quilts, made in the last eleven months, will be on their way to Lutheran Relief Headquarters at the beginning of October. September is always the busiest month for us as the finished quilts are displayed in the sanctuary. After that, they are all boxed, labeled and taken to Rockford’s Zion Lutheran Church to begin the journey to Maryland and then shipped to areas in the world where they are needed most. This has been the fifteenth year that the quilters at All Saints have worked together making quilts. None of this would have been possible without your generous donations of Thrivent Action Grants, fabrics and sheets. So thank you so much for all your help. We plan to meet on November 1st to start all over again. Thank you Thank you to all who will be delivering Meals on Wheels for the month of October. Thanks for those who "walked for the poor" on September 29th, and all who made donations for the St. Vincent dePaul fundraisers. Your generosity is great appreciated!
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Finance Report
Stewardship Dear Friends in Christ,
Do you consider yourself a disciple of Jesus? Do you consider yourself a steward?
Being a disciple and steward are two very important facets of our journey of faith as
God’s people in Christ. These two elements of our faith journey help us connect the
dots of everyday life and what it means to be followers of Christ as we live daily in
the midst of God’s grace in Christ.
Over the next few months, we will be involved with a ministry initiative entitled
“Growing as Disciples and Stewards.” We will explore together the faith/
discipleship practices of pray, study, worship, invite, serve, and give. With this
initiative, we will celebrate our ministry together as disciples of Jesus and explore
ways we can, as individuals, grow in our understanding and practice as disciples and
stewards.
Our Kick Off Sunday for “Growing as Disciples
and Stewards” is Sunday, October 28, 2018. We
begin our seven - week Stewardship program with
the faith/discipleship practice of PRAY on that
Sunday. Through sermons, Bible Studies, and
activities, we will explore what it means to be
growing disciples and stewards, connecting the dots
between faith, daily life, and our ministry as a
congregation.
An important component of our conversations of what it means to be a growing
disciple and steward, will be the Bible Studies each week highlighting the weekly
faith/discipleship practice. You are invited to be a part of these studies and
conversations of faith and discipleship. Our “Growing as Disciples and Stewards”
Bible Studies will be on Wednesday afternoons at 1:30 PM in the Main Conference
Room beginning October 31st.
Plan to be on hand in worship and join a “Growing as Disciples and Stewards” Bible
Study. How exciting it will be, as together, we grow as disciples of Jesus and
stewards of God’s rich gift of grace in our Lord Christ.
Growing in faith and discipleship together,
Steve Jones, Stewardship Chair
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Health & Healing Lynn Burrows John Cassens
Phyllis Coffman Carla Combs Mike Eytalis
Jeanine Hayes Phil Houston
Daniel & Julie Niehaus Joyce Niehaus
Al Olsen Leroy Pederson
Sandi Reid Skip Richardson Doris Swedberg Juanita Williams
Laura Egler Marcia Kasmaric Dolores Burton
Arnold Schramm Reggie Wallin
Paul Wood Char Davies
Cindy Bussey Brad Grossen Pete DeVries
Todd Montgomery Sharon Bayme
Jeanne Greenfield Ed Putnum
Clarence Buskohl Richard Myers Steve Hawkins Gordon Green Danette Potter
Pat Brown Kelly O’Hare
Diane Hawkins Ernie Leombruni
Bill Cassens
Shut Ins Eileen Carlson Lori Pederson Patricia Mohr Mary Whitmer
Military David Bishop Dylan Bishop Landon Skaar
Staff Sgt. Kyle Reif Matt Vizer
John Rebolledo
Sympathy Marty Wittig Mike Ciak
Rose Cassens Dean Milway
Mame Cooper
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Thank you! Thank you to all who came out and helped to make our Rally
Day and Annual Community Picnic a success! We appreciate
all the extra time and energy that went into planning, baking,
set up and tear down for the event. Because of all of our
volunteers the day was fun for all!
Here were some of the highlights of the day!
22 cakes/desserts were won at the Cake Walk
Many prizes for all ages were won during BINGO!
$108 was raised for ASLC through the 50/50 raffle
There was much bouncing in the bounce house
Sunday School balloon release
Let’s do it again next year!
October 14
Youth Group Corn Maze
October 20
Trunk or Treat
Chili Dinner
October 21
Confirmation Photos
October 24-28
Pastor Theo visit to All Saints
October 28
Affirmation of Baptism (10:30 am)
Potluck luncheon