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February 2020
Cornerstone Newsletter
Current Church Council Officers as of 1262020
President Jay Tiede Vice President Rick King Secretary Colleen Heath Treasurer Kent Sands Financial Sec Teresa Burns Deacons Teresa Burns Greg Felten
Lisa Fine John Lothian Colleen Heath Kent Sands Elders Lisa Shurba Larry Nunamaker Joan Anderson Laura Morel Joyce Weigand Chris Wood Trustees Dave Burgener Rick King Jay Tiede Bob Maxwell Jim Caffrey Craig Howard
125 W Church St Elmhurst IL 60126 630-530-6000 wwwstpeterselmhurstorg Like Us on facebook Staff Directory Rev Dr Rich Wolf Senior Pastor - ext 213 Rev Amanda McEvilly Associate Pastor - ext 211 Rev Dr Robert L Randall Pastor Emeritus - ext 216 Mr Matthew Hogan Director of Music Organist Ms Jennifer Petkus Director of Childrenrsquos Ministries Director of Childrenrsquos Music Ms Judy Molter Office Manager - ext 100 Mrs Jan Edgley Bookkeeper - ext 212 Mr Patrick Gibbons Custodian
Many Kinds of Christians
As I type these words more US troops have been sent to the Middle East the Senate is beginning an impeachment trial of the President Australia and Puerto Rico are reeling from natural disasters and there is a wake for a 43-year-old cancer victim taking place in the church lobby just off my study I know Jesus is weeping and sometimes so am I
There is something else that makes me not only sad but frustrated and spiritually angry as well That is the way the media reports on Christianity in the news If we believe what we see and read most Christians are non-compassionate judgmental types who believe God is on their side no matter what the gospel message says or most churches practice John Pavlovitz is a pastor and author who writes about in his words ldquostuff that needs to be saidrdquo I share his words here as we all consider what kind of Christians we are called to be
I refuse to be a Christian who lives in fear of people who look or speak or worship differently than I do I refuse to be a Christian who believes that God blesses America more than God so loves the world I refuse to be a Christian who canrsquot find the beauty and truth in religious traditions other than my own I refuse to be a Christian who uses the Bible to perpetuate individual or systemic bigotry racism or sexism I refuse to be a Christian who treasures allegiance to a flag or a country or a political party above emulating Jesus I refuse to be a Christian who is reluctant to call-out the words of hateful preachers venomous politicians and
mean-spirited pew sitters in the name of keeping ceremo-nial Christian unity I refuse to be a Christian who tolerates a global Church where all people are not openly welcomed fully celebrated and equally cared for I refuse to be a Christian who speaks always with holy war rhetoric about an encroaching enemy horde that must be rallied against and defeated I refuse to be a Christian who is generous with damnation and stingy with Grace I refuse to be a Christian who canrsquot see the image of God in people of every color every religious tradition every sexual orientation I refuse to be a Christian who demands that others believe what I believe or live as I live or profess what I profess I refuse to be a Christian who sees the world in a hopeless spiral downward and can only condemn it or withdraw from it I refuse to be a Christian devoid of the character of Jesus his humility his compassion his smallness his gentleness with peoplersquos wounds his attention to the poor and the forgotten and the marginalized his intolerance for religious hypocrisy his clear expression of the love of God I refuse to be a Christian unless it means I live as a person of hospitality of healing of redemption of justice of expectation-defying Grace of counterintuitive love These are non-negotiables
Godrsquos peace Dr Rich Wolf
Dr Rich Wolf
From Dr Rich Wolf
Page 2 Cornerstone Newsletter
From
Pas
tor A
man
da
From Pastor Amanda I sat down the other night at my dining room ndash scrapbook ndash art table Music on in the background A pot of peppermint tea brewing Watercolors stamps colored pencils and drawing pencils laid out in front of me The table was a cluttered mess since I basically moved scrapbooking stuff out of the way that I had been working on to make room for this new project I grabbed my journal and began flipping through the crisp white pages
In the past Irsquove compiled my One Little Word into a traditional scrapbook book ndash plastic page protectors printed photos cute embellishments etchellip This year I wanted to explore using a journal to create my One Little Word documentation Meaning ndash I wanted to explore making an art or bullet journal instead of the same 6x8 3 ndashring binder Seems fitting to try something new given my word for 2020 is explore I love art I love to draw and paint I love messing with chalk and oil pastels Creating helps me decompress escape
That night I spent over 3 hours creating And I didnrsquot finish I havenrsquot written responses to my intention for the year ahead or what I hope to let go of All I did was create And it was so inspiring I drew flowers over the watercolor stamped phrases tore up fun paper to make a collage and simply played
I found myself praying Not the ldquoDear Godhelliprdquo sort of prayer but simply thinking about people situations I felt refreshed and renewed Actually I felt inspired and rejuvenated This is Sabbath Or at least what I believe Sabbath to be
As we head into Lent later this month I ponder more about spiritual disciplines I never get much out of meditating or even sitting alone and praying Devotions are wonderful in a group setting for me but on my own they fall flat I feel connected to God and pray more when Irsquom being creative And it fills my soul But thatrsquos me Thatrsquos not you You might enjoy meditating which is awesome Do it Especially if it connects you to God
Whatever brings you a connection to the Holy whatever spiritual discipline you find connects you to God ndash find and do it this Lent Because thatrsquos what Lent invites us to do (amongst other things) Sometimes we need something to take our mind off the everyday and connect us to all things Holy I pray yoursquore able to find that connection this Lent Peace Pastor Amanda
Rev Amanda McEvilly
February 2020 Page 3 Annual C
ongregational Meeting
St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ 2020 Council amp Officers The election of the Council members was approved at the Annual Meeting held on Sunday January 26 2020 Deacons Elders Trustees Teresa Burns (2021) Joan Anderson (2021) Jay Tiede (2021) Colleen Heath (2021) Larry Nunamaker (2021) Bob Maxwell (2021) John Lothian (2022) Laura Morel (2022) Dave Burgener (2022) Greg Felten (2022) Chris Wood (2022) Jim Caffrey (2022) Lisa Fine (2023) Lisa Shurba (2023) Craig Howard (2023) Kent Sands (2023) Joyce Weigand (2023) Rick King (2023) Officers President - Jay Tiede Vice President - Rick King Secretary - Colleen Heath Treasurer - Kent Sands Financial Secretary - Teresa Burns The Endowment Committee Members are Clint Hickman (2021) Monte Weirman (2021) Betsy Aldred (2022) Arnie Stein (2022) June Nikoleit (2023) Greg Felten (2023)
Copies of the Annual Report are available
in the church office and online
Prayer List
Please keep the following church members and friends in your prayers Betsy Aldred Jack amp Peggy Cashman Jim Cuthbert Miriam Handke John Lothian Ginny Rebholz Ruth Winter Gladys Alvarez Kathleen Baer Andrew Bulicek Jan Eigenrauch Karen Fiedler Gail Forsythe Frank Getautas Lita Gutierrez Tek Heminsley Denise Krackre David Locker Baby Monroe Judy Schaefer Julie Simonelli Annie Schmidt Charles Smoot Martha Caudy Strawser Our Bridge Family Shawntea and family and their Mentors Aiden Brian Bruce Dale Frank Karen Kathy Kevin David Eileen Ethel Gayle Linda Sara the Montes family and Sharon
Please let a pastor know when you or someone in your family are admitted to a hospital or nursing facility This will help when they come to offer support and encouragement during your stay
To add someone to our Prayer List please contact the church office To add someone to the E-mail Prayer list please contact Chris Wood at twood9663aolcom
Celebration of Life
WE EXTEND OUR PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY to the family and friends of Delories Chamran who passed away January 27th A long-time member of St Peterrsquos and beloved wife of the late Morteza Chamran she is survived by her children Shaheen Wolff Shila Mathiasen Kian Chamran and grandchildren A private family service to be led by Dr Wolf will be held on February 7th An open house for family visitation and to celebrate her life will be held at the Wolff residence 350 Prospect Elmhurst on Saturday February 8th from 300 - 600 PM
Memorials amp Gifts
A gift to the Memorial Fund was received in celebration of Marge Tamparsquos life from Marilyn Wintergerst and in memory of Carol Chittenden from W Howard Chittenden A gift to the Open Arms Fund was given in memory of Bill Nunamaker from Larry amp Linda Nunamaker A gift to the SYF Mission Trip was given in memory of Dr Koch and Dr Laaser from Rose Reever A gift to the Elmhurst Yorkfield Food Pantry was received from John Lothian A gift to the Music Department was given in memory of Bill Nunamaker from Brian amp Jill Graves and George amp Jean Misner Gifts to the Changing Tomorrows Fund were given in honor of Lorraine Hollis from June Nikoleit and in memory of Bill Nunamaker from Kent amp Susie Sands
Page 4 Cornerstone Newsletter
Our
Chu
rch
Fam
ily
Delories Chamran
February 2020 Page 5
Church C
ouncil New
s Council Briefs The following are summary items from the January 21 2020 Council Meeting
Secretaryrsquos Report Average weekly December
attendance 167 Membership as of December 31st
812 Board Reports Elders Members of Elders are missing for a
variety of reasons and activities are on hold
Pam Lerud will be leaving Elders in January and has managed communion for the last three years
Trustees Will add an addendum to their
annual report Old Business None
New Business Jay Tiede is suggesting a
brainstorming issues meeting for the Council to talk about money issues Dave Burgener made a motion to have a meeting Kent Sands seconded it to discuss and create a better focus on financial issues - a finance summit
(Copies of the minutes may be obtained by request or viewed on the bulletin board in the lobby)
Financials
Income for December 2019 was $7835339 December 2018 was $6756911 Expenses for December 2019 were $4264161 December 2018 was $4143871 Operating Fund Balance as of December 31 2019 was (-$1465153)
New Technology Intern
Introducing Ashley Liljeberg Ashley comes to us from Elmhurst College and is a Digital Marketing Communications major She is our new technology intern Ashley will keep our website and Facebook pages updated as well as other communication media
Mus
ic M
inis
trie
s
Matthew Hogan Director of
Music Organist
From Matthew Hogan and Jennifer Petkus
Page 6 Cornerstone Newsletter
This month we will hear our Children and Youth choirs sing anthems about light Pretty typical for the Epiphany season but what does it mean for our children Think of a sun catcher The same light strikes the sun catcher but depending on the various prisms and angles of light the colors being reflected are different Our calling from God is similar God is the source of our light but each one of us will ultimately reflect different gifts that God has given us I know for a fact that one of my gifts is not drawing This became alarmingly clear when I was supposed to draw a lightbulb for one of our Disciple Zone groups Lucky for you there is no shred of evidence of that attempt and my lightbulb picture was bested by a 10 year old (thanks Ella) One of my gifts does happen to be music and Irsquom blessed to be able to share that gift with St Peterrsquos While working with our children and youth I am consistently inspired by their enthusiasm to share their light with the world around them They are excited to share the message that each of us is unique important and that we are never alone when we follow Jesus St Peterrsquos is blessed to have many people share their own gifts of music with our congregation week after week My guess is that there are even more of you out there So donrsquot hide your light under a bushel Let your unique sun catcher light shine with us Hear the Childrenrsquos Choir sing ldquoI Am the Lightrdquo on February 9th and the Youth Ensemble sing ldquoLiving in the Lightrdquo on February 16th There may even be some hymns with a ldquolightrdquo theme as well
How do I join E-mail or come see us any Sunday after church All are welcome Matthew Hogan matthewfhogangmailcom or Jennifer Petkus jenniferpetkusgmailcom
February 2020 Page 7
Jennifer Petkus Director of
Childrenrsquos Ministries
Childrenrsquos M
inistries From Jennifer Petkus I recently came across a fun way to use as a reminder to pray at all times of the day pet prayer rocks The concept is to place your pet rock in a location where you see it often and it reminds you to say a prayer During the first Disciple Zone of the new year our children made their own pet prayer rocks
Things like prayer reading the Bible worshipping God and going to church all help keep our hearts turned toward Jesus And when we turn our hearts to Jesus nothing can ever separate us from Godrsquos love
Disciple Zone
Light and Transfiguration
February 02 The Beatitudes Matthew 51-12 Theme Blessed
February 09 Worship and Justice Isaiah 581-12 Theme Help
February 16 Life with God Deuteronomy 3015-20 Theme Choices
February 23 Glory on the Mountain Exodus 2412-18 Theme Glory
6th amp 7th Grade Seekers
All 6th amp 7th grade youth are invited to join in the fun each Sunday morning in the Parlor to explore reform Old Testament
5th 6th 7th grades Mission Sundays
February 2 and 9 Valentines for Valor
22 DesignDecorate the
Valentines that we will give our communityrsquos first responders
29 Package and deliver cookies
Page 8 Cornerstone Newsletter
Confirmation Class 2019-2020 Confirmation Class Calendar
Check your emails for updates on class dates
February 02 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class
February 09 Trip to Trinity UCC
February 16 No Class February 23 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class
March 01 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class
March 08 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class
March 15 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class March 22 No Class spring break
March 29 No Class spring break If you have questions about Confirmation please contact Pastor Amanda at amcevillystpeterselmhurstorg or at 630-530-6000 x211
ESS (eighth seventh sixth youth)
ESS Upcoming Calendar
Sunday February 23 630pm Gathering (Change of date)
SYF (senior youth fellowship) SYF Upcoming Calendar
Sunday February 2 Sub Sale (beginning at 730am)
Saturday March 7-Sunday March 8 Lock-in (details coming)
Super Bowl Sub Sandwiches
The SYF Youth Sub Sales will be ready for pick-up on Sunday February 2 after church
SYF youth are asked to be at church at 730am to make sandwiches
Thank you to everyone who ordered a sub and donated to the SYF trip to Jubilee Farms and National Youth Event
Rev Amanda McEvilly
Con
firm
atio
n E
SS
SYF
Page 9
SYF Sum
mer Trip
February 2020
SYF (senior youth fellowship)
Summer Trip 2020
This summerrsquos SYF youth trip is exactly that ndash a summer trip Itrsquos part mission and part national youth gathering First an UPDATE on the mission part SYF will head to Clinton IL to work with Jubilee Farms a United Church of Christ farm and church in the Eastern Association of the Illinois Conference The farm is a farm with not only produce for the community but is also home to alpacas sheep and hens For more information check out httpjubileefarmsclintoncom Then the national youth gathering part Every 4 years the United Church of Christ gathers its youth for National Youth Event Itrsquos 4 days of worship workshops service fellowship and more with youth from all over the country When the UCC gathers it really gathers This will be a chance for our youth to not only explore faith but to also see the wider UCC and its diversity Over 3000 youth will descend on Purdue University on July 22-25 2020 for National Youth Event or NYE The basics of the SYF Summer 2020 Trip are this Who SYF high school including recently confirmed youth and graduated seniors When July 19-25 (Jubilee Farms will be July 19-22 then NYE begins July 22) What A chance to do service then join in fellowship with other UCC youth from all over the country Cost Is yet to be determined The deposit remains at $100 How Registration forms were sent via email (and posted on the SYF bulletin board in the Parish Hall) The form and a deposit of $100 will be due by February 23 Registration for NYE begins February 1 with a reduced rate so this time it is important all youth wishing to attend the trip turn in a deposit and registration form by the due date More information on NYE specific registration (roommates workshops etchellip) will come later If you have questions or want more information please see Pastor Amanda
Cornerstone Newsletter Page 10
Mis
sion
Th
ank
You
Adult Christian Care Reflects on 2019 As I closed out 2019 and looked back I was amazed by the kindness and faithful support for ACC from St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ All of us here wish we could find the perfect way to say thank you Whether it is a validation of our work a positive conversation during your weekly service or our Board Members Jean Misner and Julie Lundgren your generous spirit has touched us in more ways than we can count Also your generous donations are truly appreciated You truly emulate your mission of ldquoLove God Nurture Faith and Share Giftsrdquo Lastly Adult Christian Care was blessed by being chosen in December by the 100+ Women Who Care of Elmhurst as their final award recipient of 2019 Julie Lundgren our Board Member and a member of the 100+ WWC was instrumental in presenting our needs mission and our desire to expand our creative arts portion of our program Their donation will allow ACC the opportunity to rejuvenate its art program by replenishing much needed supplies purchase the ldquorightrdquo tools easels canvases and explore other forms of art media Art can help dementia and Alzheimerrsquos clientrsquos express thoughts emotions and share memories through painting drawing sculpting and other creative projects Creative arts do not eliminate the illness but stimulates the brain in new directions unlocking creativity communication and giving the client a sense of self and purpose In closing caring is such a part of who you all are at St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ and we hope you are aware of the difference you make for our clients Thank you and Happy New Year Kelli Comise OTRL CDP Executive Director Adult Christian Care
Adult Christian Care is a daycare program designed for adults with physical or cognitive impairments The program provides a safe environment for adults who still reside in their homes The program which is housed at Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran Church is a cooperative effort of local churches Adult Christian Care is one of the organizations Mission supports in our community
Cornerstone Newsletter
Ash W
ednesday and Lent February 2020 Page 15
Ash Wednesday
The Ash Wednesday service this year will be at 700pm at First Congregational UCC in Elmhurst on February 26 It will be a combined worship with Bethel St Peterrsquos and First Congregational United Churches of Christ Pastors from all three churches will be leading
We will also share Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes All St Peterrsquos members and friends are invited to attend this solemn worshipful gathering which begins the season of Lent The offering received will go to the Elmhurst Walk-in Assistance Network (EWAN)
Lent Book Study 2020
Sometimes the ldquorightrdquo book to lead for a group discussion doesnrsquot come easily I have a few in mind for my Lenten study this year and as soon as I have one chosen you all will be the first to know Till then this is my invitation for you all to join me and provide you with a few save the dates The Lenten study will be 4 gatherings beginning on Sunday March 1 The first gathering will begin at 6pm with a soup and salad potluck The remaining 3 gatherings ndash March 8 15 and 22 ndash will begin at 630pm All gatherings will end around 8pm Once the book is chosen I will get announcements in the bulletin on Facebook the website and sent out via email Then a sign-up sheet will be on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall to give me a heads up and to indicate what yoursquoll bring to the kick-off potluck For more information or any questions please see me Pastor Amanda
Cornerstone Newsletter Page 12
Mar
k Yo
ur C
alen
dar
Cornerstone Newsletter
Valentines for Valor
Please join us as we honor our first responders Elmhurst Police and Fire men and women this Valentinersquos Day We want to send our love and appreciation for their bravery dedication and protection throughout the year We are looking for bakers to provide two dozen freshly baked cookies Sunday February 9th delivered to church by 1030am We will arrange and package the cookies after church and deliver them to the 2 fire stations and police station with cards from the congregation Please sign up in the Parish Hall and contact Susie Sands (with any questions
Menrsquos Luncheon
The men of St Peterrsquos meet once every other month for lunch and fellowship on a Wednesday at 1145am They meet at Fresh Start or Prairie Cafeacute A sign up sheet is posted in the parish hall as a lunch date nears All men of the church are invited even though they call themselves ldquoretiredrdquo Mark these dates and enjoy good food good friends and good times Rides are available if you need a lift
February 12th at 1145am at Fresh Start Cafe - 1038 S York Rd Elmhurst
April 15th at 1145am at Prairie Cafeacute - 109 W Vallette St Elmhurst
St Peterrsquos Womenrsquos Mini-Retreat 2020 The Most Important Story You Will Ever Tell
Come join us for a morning with Jenny Riddle and an afternoon with Pastor Amanda
Saturday February 29th from 830am to 300pm Elmhurst College ndash Prospect Room
Look for a sign-up sheet soon
Jenny is a professional storyteller keynote speaker and communications consultant who delivers one-of-a-kind presentations and trainings She understands the power of story and great ideas to engage and inspire audiences toward actionable out-comes in business and in life
Jenny Riddle
Thanks and a Photo Finish February 2020 Page 17
Christmas Eve Family Service
Thank you to all who assisted with the Christmas Eve Family Service It was a wonderful service Our children and youth did a fantastic job Thank you parents children and youth for sharing your gifts with the congregation
Mission Sunday was January 19th 5th 6th 7th graders brought tasty snacks to share and served as hosts at the Coffee Hour after the worship service that day Thank you all
2020 Adult Mission Trip (February 8-15)
Please keep our Adult Mission Trip participants in your prayers as they travel to New Bern North Carolina to do home rehab work for the Fuller Center for Housing (Disaster Rebuilders) The St Peterrsquos Team
Scott Ahlgrim Dan Anderson
Joan Anderson Suzanne Berry
Claudia Burgener Dave Burgener Teresa Burns Lucas Fleege Brian Graves Craig Howard
Jim Labunski Susie Labunski Bob Maxwell Rev Amanda McEvilly Larry Nunamaker Bruce Paul Katie Paul Katheryn Rydz
Greg Rydz Kent Sands Susie Sands Tom Wood
ABBREVIATIONS CMA=Chicago Metropolitan Association DZ=Disciple Zone ESS=Eighth Seventh Sixth Grp=Group Mtg=Meeting SYF=Senior Youth Fellowship WOW=Without Warning (Alzheimer Group)
Group Leaders Please contact
the church office before
scheduling a meeting 2020
February Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2 Communion Sub Sandwich Delivery Soup Bowl of Caring 730 SYF Sub building 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers 1030 Mission Trip Mtg 1030 Youth Ensemble 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 St Peterrsquos Bells 11 Confirmation Class
3 6 Leo Club
4 5 7 Youth Committee
6 930 Little Library Team 7 Senior Choir
7 2 Private Service
8 Adult Mission Trip Begins
9 Valentines for Valor 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers
1030 Youth Bell Choir 1030 Social Justice Team Confirmation Class trip to
Trinity UCC
3 WOW Alzheimer Grp
10 6 Leo Club
11 12 930 Knitters 1145 Menrsquos Lunch at Fresh Start Cafeacute 7 Senior Choir
13 9-3 CMA
14 3 Brownies 55449
15 Adult Mission Trip Ends
16 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZ Seekers 11 Youth Ensemble 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 St Peterrsquos Bells
17
Offices Closed
18 7 Boards 8 Council
19 915 Cut-Ups
20 7 Senior Choir
21 3 Daisies 55250
22
23 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers 1030 Youth Bell Choir 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 Confirmation Class 630 ESS
24 7 Emmaus Grp
25 26 Ash Wednesday 7 Service at 1st Congregational UCC with Bethel UCC amp St Peterrsquos
27 10 WOW Alzheimer Grp 12 Rush Staff
28 3 Daisies 56015
29 830 - 300 Mini Womenrsquos Retreat at Elmhurst College
Newsletter Deadline
Pantry Collection
Food Canned Goods Non-Food Toilet Tissue
Items may be brought to the grocery cart in the Parish Hall Orhellip Checks may be
made out to ldquoSt Peterrsquosrdquo with ldquoFood Pantryrdquo on the memo line
Please DO NOT bring expired or
out-of-date foods
February Birthdays
February 2020 Page 19
1 George Amerio
2 Cindy Thornton
3 Cindy Boehm Wayne Meyers
4 Debbi Bosworth Lois Smith
7 Brian Bergheger William Gunst Betty Walter
8 Jill Bennis Judy Morrison
9 Claudia Burgener Claudia Weirman
11 Lindsay Galas Kristi Hamelberg David Morrison
12 Trilby Porter
13 Kathi Bosworth Judy Effinger Lindsay McColl
14 Michelle Davies
15 Kim Barnitz Rachel Catalano
16 Henry Graber
17 Kyle Nunemaker Melissa Stehlik
18 Ben Pardue
19 Judy Clifford Owen DeGrace Susie Sands
20 Dawn Feldt Miriam Handke Brett Pankau
21 Adam Fine Ruth Heidorn Dr Rich Wolf
22 Cynthia DeGrace Kristi Howland Peter Markuson
23 Debbie Hamilton Ron Lorenz 24 Rob Graber Jim Labunski Brian Strauch
25 John Goehl Nancy Oelssner Inez Sather
26 Nancy Choice Barb Gunderson Jay Starr
27 Karen Kusmierz Alan Weiger
28 Brian Gutierrez Nick Morel
February Anniversaries February C
elebrations Ned amp Jill Johnston 51 years - February 1st
Alan amp Kathi Bosworth 42 years - February 4th
Tim amp Linde Green 51 years - February 14th
Michael amp Donna Flock 20 years - February 19th
Wersquore on the Web stpeterselmhurstorg
Check us out on Facebook
Love God
Nurture Faith
Share Gifts
St Peterrsquos UCC 125 W Church St Elmhurst IL 60126
At St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ
we rejoice in our congregation which is
strengthened by diversity including diversity of
culture economic status age ethnicity race gender
sexual orientation marital status and physical
or mental ability We affirm that God is
glorified when we welcome all people to our
community of faith as Jesus did
It is our mission to ldquoLove God Nurture Faith
and Share Giftsrdquo No matter who you are or
where you are on lifersquos journey
you are welcome here
Worship at St Peterrsquos
Sunday Worship and Childrenrsquos Ministries Worship begins at 930am Childcare begins at 930am Communion is served on the first Sunday of each month Coffee amp Fellowship in the parish hall after worship
Office Hours 830am to 430pm Monday- Friday 630-530-6000 officestpeterselmhurstorg Our offices will be closed
Monday February 17th in observance of the Presidentsrsquo Day holiday
Would you like to receive your newsletter online Let us know your e-mail address and go paperless
Page 2 Cornerstone Newsletter
From
Pas
tor A
man
da
From Pastor Amanda I sat down the other night at my dining room ndash scrapbook ndash art table Music on in the background A pot of peppermint tea brewing Watercolors stamps colored pencils and drawing pencils laid out in front of me The table was a cluttered mess since I basically moved scrapbooking stuff out of the way that I had been working on to make room for this new project I grabbed my journal and began flipping through the crisp white pages
In the past Irsquove compiled my One Little Word into a traditional scrapbook book ndash plastic page protectors printed photos cute embellishments etchellip This year I wanted to explore using a journal to create my One Little Word documentation Meaning ndash I wanted to explore making an art or bullet journal instead of the same 6x8 3 ndashring binder Seems fitting to try something new given my word for 2020 is explore I love art I love to draw and paint I love messing with chalk and oil pastels Creating helps me decompress escape
That night I spent over 3 hours creating And I didnrsquot finish I havenrsquot written responses to my intention for the year ahead or what I hope to let go of All I did was create And it was so inspiring I drew flowers over the watercolor stamped phrases tore up fun paper to make a collage and simply played
I found myself praying Not the ldquoDear Godhelliprdquo sort of prayer but simply thinking about people situations I felt refreshed and renewed Actually I felt inspired and rejuvenated This is Sabbath Or at least what I believe Sabbath to be
As we head into Lent later this month I ponder more about spiritual disciplines I never get much out of meditating or even sitting alone and praying Devotions are wonderful in a group setting for me but on my own they fall flat I feel connected to God and pray more when Irsquom being creative And it fills my soul But thatrsquos me Thatrsquos not you You might enjoy meditating which is awesome Do it Especially if it connects you to God
Whatever brings you a connection to the Holy whatever spiritual discipline you find connects you to God ndash find and do it this Lent Because thatrsquos what Lent invites us to do (amongst other things) Sometimes we need something to take our mind off the everyday and connect us to all things Holy I pray yoursquore able to find that connection this Lent Peace Pastor Amanda
Rev Amanda McEvilly
February 2020 Page 3 Annual C
ongregational Meeting
St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ 2020 Council amp Officers The election of the Council members was approved at the Annual Meeting held on Sunday January 26 2020 Deacons Elders Trustees Teresa Burns (2021) Joan Anderson (2021) Jay Tiede (2021) Colleen Heath (2021) Larry Nunamaker (2021) Bob Maxwell (2021) John Lothian (2022) Laura Morel (2022) Dave Burgener (2022) Greg Felten (2022) Chris Wood (2022) Jim Caffrey (2022) Lisa Fine (2023) Lisa Shurba (2023) Craig Howard (2023) Kent Sands (2023) Joyce Weigand (2023) Rick King (2023) Officers President - Jay Tiede Vice President - Rick King Secretary - Colleen Heath Treasurer - Kent Sands Financial Secretary - Teresa Burns The Endowment Committee Members are Clint Hickman (2021) Monte Weirman (2021) Betsy Aldred (2022) Arnie Stein (2022) June Nikoleit (2023) Greg Felten (2023)
Copies of the Annual Report are available
in the church office and online
Prayer List
Please keep the following church members and friends in your prayers Betsy Aldred Jack amp Peggy Cashman Jim Cuthbert Miriam Handke John Lothian Ginny Rebholz Ruth Winter Gladys Alvarez Kathleen Baer Andrew Bulicek Jan Eigenrauch Karen Fiedler Gail Forsythe Frank Getautas Lita Gutierrez Tek Heminsley Denise Krackre David Locker Baby Monroe Judy Schaefer Julie Simonelli Annie Schmidt Charles Smoot Martha Caudy Strawser Our Bridge Family Shawntea and family and their Mentors Aiden Brian Bruce Dale Frank Karen Kathy Kevin David Eileen Ethel Gayle Linda Sara the Montes family and Sharon
Please let a pastor know when you or someone in your family are admitted to a hospital or nursing facility This will help when they come to offer support and encouragement during your stay
To add someone to our Prayer List please contact the church office To add someone to the E-mail Prayer list please contact Chris Wood at twood9663aolcom
Celebration of Life
WE EXTEND OUR PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY to the family and friends of Delories Chamran who passed away January 27th A long-time member of St Peterrsquos and beloved wife of the late Morteza Chamran she is survived by her children Shaheen Wolff Shila Mathiasen Kian Chamran and grandchildren A private family service to be led by Dr Wolf will be held on February 7th An open house for family visitation and to celebrate her life will be held at the Wolff residence 350 Prospect Elmhurst on Saturday February 8th from 300 - 600 PM
Memorials amp Gifts
A gift to the Memorial Fund was received in celebration of Marge Tamparsquos life from Marilyn Wintergerst and in memory of Carol Chittenden from W Howard Chittenden A gift to the Open Arms Fund was given in memory of Bill Nunamaker from Larry amp Linda Nunamaker A gift to the SYF Mission Trip was given in memory of Dr Koch and Dr Laaser from Rose Reever A gift to the Elmhurst Yorkfield Food Pantry was received from John Lothian A gift to the Music Department was given in memory of Bill Nunamaker from Brian amp Jill Graves and George amp Jean Misner Gifts to the Changing Tomorrows Fund were given in honor of Lorraine Hollis from June Nikoleit and in memory of Bill Nunamaker from Kent amp Susie Sands
Page 4 Cornerstone Newsletter
Our
Chu
rch
Fam
ily
Delories Chamran
February 2020 Page 5
Church C
ouncil New
s Council Briefs The following are summary items from the January 21 2020 Council Meeting
Secretaryrsquos Report Average weekly December
attendance 167 Membership as of December 31st
812 Board Reports Elders Members of Elders are missing for a
variety of reasons and activities are on hold
Pam Lerud will be leaving Elders in January and has managed communion for the last three years
Trustees Will add an addendum to their
annual report Old Business None
New Business Jay Tiede is suggesting a
brainstorming issues meeting for the Council to talk about money issues Dave Burgener made a motion to have a meeting Kent Sands seconded it to discuss and create a better focus on financial issues - a finance summit
(Copies of the minutes may be obtained by request or viewed on the bulletin board in the lobby)
Financials
Income for December 2019 was $7835339 December 2018 was $6756911 Expenses for December 2019 were $4264161 December 2018 was $4143871 Operating Fund Balance as of December 31 2019 was (-$1465153)
New Technology Intern
Introducing Ashley Liljeberg Ashley comes to us from Elmhurst College and is a Digital Marketing Communications major She is our new technology intern Ashley will keep our website and Facebook pages updated as well as other communication media
Mus
ic M
inis
trie
s
Matthew Hogan Director of
Music Organist
From Matthew Hogan and Jennifer Petkus
Page 6 Cornerstone Newsletter
This month we will hear our Children and Youth choirs sing anthems about light Pretty typical for the Epiphany season but what does it mean for our children Think of a sun catcher The same light strikes the sun catcher but depending on the various prisms and angles of light the colors being reflected are different Our calling from God is similar God is the source of our light but each one of us will ultimately reflect different gifts that God has given us I know for a fact that one of my gifts is not drawing This became alarmingly clear when I was supposed to draw a lightbulb for one of our Disciple Zone groups Lucky for you there is no shred of evidence of that attempt and my lightbulb picture was bested by a 10 year old (thanks Ella) One of my gifts does happen to be music and Irsquom blessed to be able to share that gift with St Peterrsquos While working with our children and youth I am consistently inspired by their enthusiasm to share their light with the world around them They are excited to share the message that each of us is unique important and that we are never alone when we follow Jesus St Peterrsquos is blessed to have many people share their own gifts of music with our congregation week after week My guess is that there are even more of you out there So donrsquot hide your light under a bushel Let your unique sun catcher light shine with us Hear the Childrenrsquos Choir sing ldquoI Am the Lightrdquo on February 9th and the Youth Ensemble sing ldquoLiving in the Lightrdquo on February 16th There may even be some hymns with a ldquolightrdquo theme as well
How do I join E-mail or come see us any Sunday after church All are welcome Matthew Hogan matthewfhogangmailcom or Jennifer Petkus jenniferpetkusgmailcom
February 2020 Page 7
Jennifer Petkus Director of
Childrenrsquos Ministries
Childrenrsquos M
inistries From Jennifer Petkus I recently came across a fun way to use as a reminder to pray at all times of the day pet prayer rocks The concept is to place your pet rock in a location where you see it often and it reminds you to say a prayer During the first Disciple Zone of the new year our children made their own pet prayer rocks
Things like prayer reading the Bible worshipping God and going to church all help keep our hearts turned toward Jesus And when we turn our hearts to Jesus nothing can ever separate us from Godrsquos love
Disciple Zone
Light and Transfiguration
February 02 The Beatitudes Matthew 51-12 Theme Blessed
February 09 Worship and Justice Isaiah 581-12 Theme Help
February 16 Life with God Deuteronomy 3015-20 Theme Choices
February 23 Glory on the Mountain Exodus 2412-18 Theme Glory
6th amp 7th Grade Seekers
All 6th amp 7th grade youth are invited to join in the fun each Sunday morning in the Parlor to explore reform Old Testament
5th 6th 7th grades Mission Sundays
February 2 and 9 Valentines for Valor
22 DesignDecorate the
Valentines that we will give our communityrsquos first responders
29 Package and deliver cookies
Page 8 Cornerstone Newsletter
Confirmation Class 2019-2020 Confirmation Class Calendar
Check your emails for updates on class dates
February 02 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class
February 09 Trip to Trinity UCC
February 16 No Class February 23 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class
March 01 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class
March 08 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class
March 15 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class March 22 No Class spring break
March 29 No Class spring break If you have questions about Confirmation please contact Pastor Amanda at amcevillystpeterselmhurstorg or at 630-530-6000 x211
ESS (eighth seventh sixth youth)
ESS Upcoming Calendar
Sunday February 23 630pm Gathering (Change of date)
SYF (senior youth fellowship) SYF Upcoming Calendar
Sunday February 2 Sub Sale (beginning at 730am)
Saturday March 7-Sunday March 8 Lock-in (details coming)
Super Bowl Sub Sandwiches
The SYF Youth Sub Sales will be ready for pick-up on Sunday February 2 after church
SYF youth are asked to be at church at 730am to make sandwiches
Thank you to everyone who ordered a sub and donated to the SYF trip to Jubilee Farms and National Youth Event
Rev Amanda McEvilly
Con
firm
atio
n E
SS
SYF
Page 9
SYF Sum
mer Trip
February 2020
SYF (senior youth fellowship)
Summer Trip 2020
This summerrsquos SYF youth trip is exactly that ndash a summer trip Itrsquos part mission and part national youth gathering First an UPDATE on the mission part SYF will head to Clinton IL to work with Jubilee Farms a United Church of Christ farm and church in the Eastern Association of the Illinois Conference The farm is a farm with not only produce for the community but is also home to alpacas sheep and hens For more information check out httpjubileefarmsclintoncom Then the national youth gathering part Every 4 years the United Church of Christ gathers its youth for National Youth Event Itrsquos 4 days of worship workshops service fellowship and more with youth from all over the country When the UCC gathers it really gathers This will be a chance for our youth to not only explore faith but to also see the wider UCC and its diversity Over 3000 youth will descend on Purdue University on July 22-25 2020 for National Youth Event or NYE The basics of the SYF Summer 2020 Trip are this Who SYF high school including recently confirmed youth and graduated seniors When July 19-25 (Jubilee Farms will be July 19-22 then NYE begins July 22) What A chance to do service then join in fellowship with other UCC youth from all over the country Cost Is yet to be determined The deposit remains at $100 How Registration forms were sent via email (and posted on the SYF bulletin board in the Parish Hall) The form and a deposit of $100 will be due by February 23 Registration for NYE begins February 1 with a reduced rate so this time it is important all youth wishing to attend the trip turn in a deposit and registration form by the due date More information on NYE specific registration (roommates workshops etchellip) will come later If you have questions or want more information please see Pastor Amanda
Cornerstone Newsletter Page 10
Mis
sion
Th
ank
You
Adult Christian Care Reflects on 2019 As I closed out 2019 and looked back I was amazed by the kindness and faithful support for ACC from St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ All of us here wish we could find the perfect way to say thank you Whether it is a validation of our work a positive conversation during your weekly service or our Board Members Jean Misner and Julie Lundgren your generous spirit has touched us in more ways than we can count Also your generous donations are truly appreciated You truly emulate your mission of ldquoLove God Nurture Faith and Share Giftsrdquo Lastly Adult Christian Care was blessed by being chosen in December by the 100+ Women Who Care of Elmhurst as their final award recipient of 2019 Julie Lundgren our Board Member and a member of the 100+ WWC was instrumental in presenting our needs mission and our desire to expand our creative arts portion of our program Their donation will allow ACC the opportunity to rejuvenate its art program by replenishing much needed supplies purchase the ldquorightrdquo tools easels canvases and explore other forms of art media Art can help dementia and Alzheimerrsquos clientrsquos express thoughts emotions and share memories through painting drawing sculpting and other creative projects Creative arts do not eliminate the illness but stimulates the brain in new directions unlocking creativity communication and giving the client a sense of self and purpose In closing caring is such a part of who you all are at St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ and we hope you are aware of the difference you make for our clients Thank you and Happy New Year Kelli Comise OTRL CDP Executive Director Adult Christian Care
Adult Christian Care is a daycare program designed for adults with physical or cognitive impairments The program provides a safe environment for adults who still reside in their homes The program which is housed at Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran Church is a cooperative effort of local churches Adult Christian Care is one of the organizations Mission supports in our community
Cornerstone Newsletter
Ash W
ednesday and Lent February 2020 Page 15
Ash Wednesday
The Ash Wednesday service this year will be at 700pm at First Congregational UCC in Elmhurst on February 26 It will be a combined worship with Bethel St Peterrsquos and First Congregational United Churches of Christ Pastors from all three churches will be leading
We will also share Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes All St Peterrsquos members and friends are invited to attend this solemn worshipful gathering which begins the season of Lent The offering received will go to the Elmhurst Walk-in Assistance Network (EWAN)
Lent Book Study 2020
Sometimes the ldquorightrdquo book to lead for a group discussion doesnrsquot come easily I have a few in mind for my Lenten study this year and as soon as I have one chosen you all will be the first to know Till then this is my invitation for you all to join me and provide you with a few save the dates The Lenten study will be 4 gatherings beginning on Sunday March 1 The first gathering will begin at 6pm with a soup and salad potluck The remaining 3 gatherings ndash March 8 15 and 22 ndash will begin at 630pm All gatherings will end around 8pm Once the book is chosen I will get announcements in the bulletin on Facebook the website and sent out via email Then a sign-up sheet will be on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall to give me a heads up and to indicate what yoursquoll bring to the kick-off potluck For more information or any questions please see me Pastor Amanda
Cornerstone Newsletter Page 12
Mar
k Yo
ur C
alen
dar
Cornerstone Newsletter
Valentines for Valor
Please join us as we honor our first responders Elmhurst Police and Fire men and women this Valentinersquos Day We want to send our love and appreciation for their bravery dedication and protection throughout the year We are looking for bakers to provide two dozen freshly baked cookies Sunday February 9th delivered to church by 1030am We will arrange and package the cookies after church and deliver them to the 2 fire stations and police station with cards from the congregation Please sign up in the Parish Hall and contact Susie Sands (with any questions
Menrsquos Luncheon
The men of St Peterrsquos meet once every other month for lunch and fellowship on a Wednesday at 1145am They meet at Fresh Start or Prairie Cafeacute A sign up sheet is posted in the parish hall as a lunch date nears All men of the church are invited even though they call themselves ldquoretiredrdquo Mark these dates and enjoy good food good friends and good times Rides are available if you need a lift
February 12th at 1145am at Fresh Start Cafe - 1038 S York Rd Elmhurst
April 15th at 1145am at Prairie Cafeacute - 109 W Vallette St Elmhurst
St Peterrsquos Womenrsquos Mini-Retreat 2020 The Most Important Story You Will Ever Tell
Come join us for a morning with Jenny Riddle and an afternoon with Pastor Amanda
Saturday February 29th from 830am to 300pm Elmhurst College ndash Prospect Room
Look for a sign-up sheet soon
Jenny is a professional storyteller keynote speaker and communications consultant who delivers one-of-a-kind presentations and trainings She understands the power of story and great ideas to engage and inspire audiences toward actionable out-comes in business and in life
Jenny Riddle
Thanks and a Photo Finish February 2020 Page 17
Christmas Eve Family Service
Thank you to all who assisted with the Christmas Eve Family Service It was a wonderful service Our children and youth did a fantastic job Thank you parents children and youth for sharing your gifts with the congregation
Mission Sunday was January 19th 5th 6th 7th graders brought tasty snacks to share and served as hosts at the Coffee Hour after the worship service that day Thank you all
2020 Adult Mission Trip (February 8-15)
Please keep our Adult Mission Trip participants in your prayers as they travel to New Bern North Carolina to do home rehab work for the Fuller Center for Housing (Disaster Rebuilders) The St Peterrsquos Team
Scott Ahlgrim Dan Anderson
Joan Anderson Suzanne Berry
Claudia Burgener Dave Burgener Teresa Burns Lucas Fleege Brian Graves Craig Howard
Jim Labunski Susie Labunski Bob Maxwell Rev Amanda McEvilly Larry Nunamaker Bruce Paul Katie Paul Katheryn Rydz
Greg Rydz Kent Sands Susie Sands Tom Wood
ABBREVIATIONS CMA=Chicago Metropolitan Association DZ=Disciple Zone ESS=Eighth Seventh Sixth Grp=Group Mtg=Meeting SYF=Senior Youth Fellowship WOW=Without Warning (Alzheimer Group)
Group Leaders Please contact
the church office before
scheduling a meeting 2020
February Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2 Communion Sub Sandwich Delivery Soup Bowl of Caring 730 SYF Sub building 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers 1030 Mission Trip Mtg 1030 Youth Ensemble 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 St Peterrsquos Bells 11 Confirmation Class
3 6 Leo Club
4 5 7 Youth Committee
6 930 Little Library Team 7 Senior Choir
7 2 Private Service
8 Adult Mission Trip Begins
9 Valentines for Valor 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers
1030 Youth Bell Choir 1030 Social Justice Team Confirmation Class trip to
Trinity UCC
3 WOW Alzheimer Grp
10 6 Leo Club
11 12 930 Knitters 1145 Menrsquos Lunch at Fresh Start Cafeacute 7 Senior Choir
13 9-3 CMA
14 3 Brownies 55449
15 Adult Mission Trip Ends
16 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZ Seekers 11 Youth Ensemble 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 St Peterrsquos Bells
17
Offices Closed
18 7 Boards 8 Council
19 915 Cut-Ups
20 7 Senior Choir
21 3 Daisies 55250
22
23 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers 1030 Youth Bell Choir 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 Confirmation Class 630 ESS
24 7 Emmaus Grp
25 26 Ash Wednesday 7 Service at 1st Congregational UCC with Bethel UCC amp St Peterrsquos
27 10 WOW Alzheimer Grp 12 Rush Staff
28 3 Daisies 56015
29 830 - 300 Mini Womenrsquos Retreat at Elmhurst College
Newsletter Deadline
Pantry Collection
Food Canned Goods Non-Food Toilet Tissue
Items may be brought to the grocery cart in the Parish Hall Orhellip Checks may be
made out to ldquoSt Peterrsquosrdquo with ldquoFood Pantryrdquo on the memo line
Please DO NOT bring expired or
out-of-date foods
February Birthdays
February 2020 Page 19
1 George Amerio
2 Cindy Thornton
3 Cindy Boehm Wayne Meyers
4 Debbi Bosworth Lois Smith
7 Brian Bergheger William Gunst Betty Walter
8 Jill Bennis Judy Morrison
9 Claudia Burgener Claudia Weirman
11 Lindsay Galas Kristi Hamelberg David Morrison
12 Trilby Porter
13 Kathi Bosworth Judy Effinger Lindsay McColl
14 Michelle Davies
15 Kim Barnitz Rachel Catalano
16 Henry Graber
17 Kyle Nunemaker Melissa Stehlik
18 Ben Pardue
19 Judy Clifford Owen DeGrace Susie Sands
20 Dawn Feldt Miriam Handke Brett Pankau
21 Adam Fine Ruth Heidorn Dr Rich Wolf
22 Cynthia DeGrace Kristi Howland Peter Markuson
23 Debbie Hamilton Ron Lorenz 24 Rob Graber Jim Labunski Brian Strauch
25 John Goehl Nancy Oelssner Inez Sather
26 Nancy Choice Barb Gunderson Jay Starr
27 Karen Kusmierz Alan Weiger
28 Brian Gutierrez Nick Morel
February Anniversaries February C
elebrations Ned amp Jill Johnston 51 years - February 1st
Alan amp Kathi Bosworth 42 years - February 4th
Tim amp Linde Green 51 years - February 14th
Michael amp Donna Flock 20 years - February 19th
Wersquore on the Web stpeterselmhurstorg
Check us out on Facebook
Love God
Nurture Faith
Share Gifts
St Peterrsquos UCC 125 W Church St Elmhurst IL 60126
At St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ
we rejoice in our congregation which is
strengthened by diversity including diversity of
culture economic status age ethnicity race gender
sexual orientation marital status and physical
or mental ability We affirm that God is
glorified when we welcome all people to our
community of faith as Jesus did
It is our mission to ldquoLove God Nurture Faith
and Share Giftsrdquo No matter who you are or
where you are on lifersquos journey
you are welcome here
Worship at St Peterrsquos
Sunday Worship and Childrenrsquos Ministries Worship begins at 930am Childcare begins at 930am Communion is served on the first Sunday of each month Coffee amp Fellowship in the parish hall after worship
Office Hours 830am to 430pm Monday- Friday 630-530-6000 officestpeterselmhurstorg Our offices will be closed
Monday February 17th in observance of the Presidentsrsquo Day holiday
Would you like to receive your newsletter online Let us know your e-mail address and go paperless
February 2020 Page 3 Annual C
ongregational Meeting
St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ 2020 Council amp Officers The election of the Council members was approved at the Annual Meeting held on Sunday January 26 2020 Deacons Elders Trustees Teresa Burns (2021) Joan Anderson (2021) Jay Tiede (2021) Colleen Heath (2021) Larry Nunamaker (2021) Bob Maxwell (2021) John Lothian (2022) Laura Morel (2022) Dave Burgener (2022) Greg Felten (2022) Chris Wood (2022) Jim Caffrey (2022) Lisa Fine (2023) Lisa Shurba (2023) Craig Howard (2023) Kent Sands (2023) Joyce Weigand (2023) Rick King (2023) Officers President - Jay Tiede Vice President - Rick King Secretary - Colleen Heath Treasurer - Kent Sands Financial Secretary - Teresa Burns The Endowment Committee Members are Clint Hickman (2021) Monte Weirman (2021) Betsy Aldred (2022) Arnie Stein (2022) June Nikoleit (2023) Greg Felten (2023)
Copies of the Annual Report are available
in the church office and online
Prayer List
Please keep the following church members and friends in your prayers Betsy Aldred Jack amp Peggy Cashman Jim Cuthbert Miriam Handke John Lothian Ginny Rebholz Ruth Winter Gladys Alvarez Kathleen Baer Andrew Bulicek Jan Eigenrauch Karen Fiedler Gail Forsythe Frank Getautas Lita Gutierrez Tek Heminsley Denise Krackre David Locker Baby Monroe Judy Schaefer Julie Simonelli Annie Schmidt Charles Smoot Martha Caudy Strawser Our Bridge Family Shawntea and family and their Mentors Aiden Brian Bruce Dale Frank Karen Kathy Kevin David Eileen Ethel Gayle Linda Sara the Montes family and Sharon
Please let a pastor know when you or someone in your family are admitted to a hospital or nursing facility This will help when they come to offer support and encouragement during your stay
To add someone to our Prayer List please contact the church office To add someone to the E-mail Prayer list please contact Chris Wood at twood9663aolcom
Celebration of Life
WE EXTEND OUR PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY to the family and friends of Delories Chamran who passed away January 27th A long-time member of St Peterrsquos and beloved wife of the late Morteza Chamran she is survived by her children Shaheen Wolff Shila Mathiasen Kian Chamran and grandchildren A private family service to be led by Dr Wolf will be held on February 7th An open house for family visitation and to celebrate her life will be held at the Wolff residence 350 Prospect Elmhurst on Saturday February 8th from 300 - 600 PM
Memorials amp Gifts
A gift to the Memorial Fund was received in celebration of Marge Tamparsquos life from Marilyn Wintergerst and in memory of Carol Chittenden from W Howard Chittenden A gift to the Open Arms Fund was given in memory of Bill Nunamaker from Larry amp Linda Nunamaker A gift to the SYF Mission Trip was given in memory of Dr Koch and Dr Laaser from Rose Reever A gift to the Elmhurst Yorkfield Food Pantry was received from John Lothian A gift to the Music Department was given in memory of Bill Nunamaker from Brian amp Jill Graves and George amp Jean Misner Gifts to the Changing Tomorrows Fund were given in honor of Lorraine Hollis from June Nikoleit and in memory of Bill Nunamaker from Kent amp Susie Sands
Page 4 Cornerstone Newsletter
Our
Chu
rch
Fam
ily
Delories Chamran
February 2020 Page 5
Church C
ouncil New
s Council Briefs The following are summary items from the January 21 2020 Council Meeting
Secretaryrsquos Report Average weekly December
attendance 167 Membership as of December 31st
812 Board Reports Elders Members of Elders are missing for a
variety of reasons and activities are on hold
Pam Lerud will be leaving Elders in January and has managed communion for the last three years
Trustees Will add an addendum to their
annual report Old Business None
New Business Jay Tiede is suggesting a
brainstorming issues meeting for the Council to talk about money issues Dave Burgener made a motion to have a meeting Kent Sands seconded it to discuss and create a better focus on financial issues - a finance summit
(Copies of the minutes may be obtained by request or viewed on the bulletin board in the lobby)
Financials
Income for December 2019 was $7835339 December 2018 was $6756911 Expenses for December 2019 were $4264161 December 2018 was $4143871 Operating Fund Balance as of December 31 2019 was (-$1465153)
New Technology Intern
Introducing Ashley Liljeberg Ashley comes to us from Elmhurst College and is a Digital Marketing Communications major She is our new technology intern Ashley will keep our website and Facebook pages updated as well as other communication media
Mus
ic M
inis
trie
s
Matthew Hogan Director of
Music Organist
From Matthew Hogan and Jennifer Petkus
Page 6 Cornerstone Newsletter
This month we will hear our Children and Youth choirs sing anthems about light Pretty typical for the Epiphany season but what does it mean for our children Think of a sun catcher The same light strikes the sun catcher but depending on the various prisms and angles of light the colors being reflected are different Our calling from God is similar God is the source of our light but each one of us will ultimately reflect different gifts that God has given us I know for a fact that one of my gifts is not drawing This became alarmingly clear when I was supposed to draw a lightbulb for one of our Disciple Zone groups Lucky for you there is no shred of evidence of that attempt and my lightbulb picture was bested by a 10 year old (thanks Ella) One of my gifts does happen to be music and Irsquom blessed to be able to share that gift with St Peterrsquos While working with our children and youth I am consistently inspired by their enthusiasm to share their light with the world around them They are excited to share the message that each of us is unique important and that we are never alone when we follow Jesus St Peterrsquos is blessed to have many people share their own gifts of music with our congregation week after week My guess is that there are even more of you out there So donrsquot hide your light under a bushel Let your unique sun catcher light shine with us Hear the Childrenrsquos Choir sing ldquoI Am the Lightrdquo on February 9th and the Youth Ensemble sing ldquoLiving in the Lightrdquo on February 16th There may even be some hymns with a ldquolightrdquo theme as well
How do I join E-mail or come see us any Sunday after church All are welcome Matthew Hogan matthewfhogangmailcom or Jennifer Petkus jenniferpetkusgmailcom
February 2020 Page 7
Jennifer Petkus Director of
Childrenrsquos Ministries
Childrenrsquos M
inistries From Jennifer Petkus I recently came across a fun way to use as a reminder to pray at all times of the day pet prayer rocks The concept is to place your pet rock in a location where you see it often and it reminds you to say a prayer During the first Disciple Zone of the new year our children made their own pet prayer rocks
Things like prayer reading the Bible worshipping God and going to church all help keep our hearts turned toward Jesus And when we turn our hearts to Jesus nothing can ever separate us from Godrsquos love
Disciple Zone
Light and Transfiguration
February 02 The Beatitudes Matthew 51-12 Theme Blessed
February 09 Worship and Justice Isaiah 581-12 Theme Help
February 16 Life with God Deuteronomy 3015-20 Theme Choices
February 23 Glory on the Mountain Exodus 2412-18 Theme Glory
6th amp 7th Grade Seekers
All 6th amp 7th grade youth are invited to join in the fun each Sunday morning in the Parlor to explore reform Old Testament
5th 6th 7th grades Mission Sundays
February 2 and 9 Valentines for Valor
22 DesignDecorate the
Valentines that we will give our communityrsquos first responders
29 Package and deliver cookies
Page 8 Cornerstone Newsletter
Confirmation Class 2019-2020 Confirmation Class Calendar
Check your emails for updates on class dates
February 02 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class
February 09 Trip to Trinity UCC
February 16 No Class February 23 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class
March 01 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class
March 08 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class
March 15 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class March 22 No Class spring break
March 29 No Class spring break If you have questions about Confirmation please contact Pastor Amanda at amcevillystpeterselmhurstorg or at 630-530-6000 x211
ESS (eighth seventh sixth youth)
ESS Upcoming Calendar
Sunday February 23 630pm Gathering (Change of date)
SYF (senior youth fellowship) SYF Upcoming Calendar
Sunday February 2 Sub Sale (beginning at 730am)
Saturday March 7-Sunday March 8 Lock-in (details coming)
Super Bowl Sub Sandwiches
The SYF Youth Sub Sales will be ready for pick-up on Sunday February 2 after church
SYF youth are asked to be at church at 730am to make sandwiches
Thank you to everyone who ordered a sub and donated to the SYF trip to Jubilee Farms and National Youth Event
Rev Amanda McEvilly
Con
firm
atio
n E
SS
SYF
Page 9
SYF Sum
mer Trip
February 2020
SYF (senior youth fellowship)
Summer Trip 2020
This summerrsquos SYF youth trip is exactly that ndash a summer trip Itrsquos part mission and part national youth gathering First an UPDATE on the mission part SYF will head to Clinton IL to work with Jubilee Farms a United Church of Christ farm and church in the Eastern Association of the Illinois Conference The farm is a farm with not only produce for the community but is also home to alpacas sheep and hens For more information check out httpjubileefarmsclintoncom Then the national youth gathering part Every 4 years the United Church of Christ gathers its youth for National Youth Event Itrsquos 4 days of worship workshops service fellowship and more with youth from all over the country When the UCC gathers it really gathers This will be a chance for our youth to not only explore faith but to also see the wider UCC and its diversity Over 3000 youth will descend on Purdue University on July 22-25 2020 for National Youth Event or NYE The basics of the SYF Summer 2020 Trip are this Who SYF high school including recently confirmed youth and graduated seniors When July 19-25 (Jubilee Farms will be July 19-22 then NYE begins July 22) What A chance to do service then join in fellowship with other UCC youth from all over the country Cost Is yet to be determined The deposit remains at $100 How Registration forms were sent via email (and posted on the SYF bulletin board in the Parish Hall) The form and a deposit of $100 will be due by February 23 Registration for NYE begins February 1 with a reduced rate so this time it is important all youth wishing to attend the trip turn in a deposit and registration form by the due date More information on NYE specific registration (roommates workshops etchellip) will come later If you have questions or want more information please see Pastor Amanda
Cornerstone Newsletter Page 10
Mis
sion
Th
ank
You
Adult Christian Care Reflects on 2019 As I closed out 2019 and looked back I was amazed by the kindness and faithful support for ACC from St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ All of us here wish we could find the perfect way to say thank you Whether it is a validation of our work a positive conversation during your weekly service or our Board Members Jean Misner and Julie Lundgren your generous spirit has touched us in more ways than we can count Also your generous donations are truly appreciated You truly emulate your mission of ldquoLove God Nurture Faith and Share Giftsrdquo Lastly Adult Christian Care was blessed by being chosen in December by the 100+ Women Who Care of Elmhurst as their final award recipient of 2019 Julie Lundgren our Board Member and a member of the 100+ WWC was instrumental in presenting our needs mission and our desire to expand our creative arts portion of our program Their donation will allow ACC the opportunity to rejuvenate its art program by replenishing much needed supplies purchase the ldquorightrdquo tools easels canvases and explore other forms of art media Art can help dementia and Alzheimerrsquos clientrsquos express thoughts emotions and share memories through painting drawing sculpting and other creative projects Creative arts do not eliminate the illness but stimulates the brain in new directions unlocking creativity communication and giving the client a sense of self and purpose In closing caring is such a part of who you all are at St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ and we hope you are aware of the difference you make for our clients Thank you and Happy New Year Kelli Comise OTRL CDP Executive Director Adult Christian Care
Adult Christian Care is a daycare program designed for adults with physical or cognitive impairments The program provides a safe environment for adults who still reside in their homes The program which is housed at Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran Church is a cooperative effort of local churches Adult Christian Care is one of the organizations Mission supports in our community
Cornerstone Newsletter
Ash W
ednesday and Lent February 2020 Page 15
Ash Wednesday
The Ash Wednesday service this year will be at 700pm at First Congregational UCC in Elmhurst on February 26 It will be a combined worship with Bethel St Peterrsquos and First Congregational United Churches of Christ Pastors from all three churches will be leading
We will also share Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes All St Peterrsquos members and friends are invited to attend this solemn worshipful gathering which begins the season of Lent The offering received will go to the Elmhurst Walk-in Assistance Network (EWAN)
Lent Book Study 2020
Sometimes the ldquorightrdquo book to lead for a group discussion doesnrsquot come easily I have a few in mind for my Lenten study this year and as soon as I have one chosen you all will be the first to know Till then this is my invitation for you all to join me and provide you with a few save the dates The Lenten study will be 4 gatherings beginning on Sunday March 1 The first gathering will begin at 6pm with a soup and salad potluck The remaining 3 gatherings ndash March 8 15 and 22 ndash will begin at 630pm All gatherings will end around 8pm Once the book is chosen I will get announcements in the bulletin on Facebook the website and sent out via email Then a sign-up sheet will be on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall to give me a heads up and to indicate what yoursquoll bring to the kick-off potluck For more information or any questions please see me Pastor Amanda
Cornerstone Newsletter Page 12
Mar
k Yo
ur C
alen
dar
Cornerstone Newsletter
Valentines for Valor
Please join us as we honor our first responders Elmhurst Police and Fire men and women this Valentinersquos Day We want to send our love and appreciation for their bravery dedication and protection throughout the year We are looking for bakers to provide two dozen freshly baked cookies Sunday February 9th delivered to church by 1030am We will arrange and package the cookies after church and deliver them to the 2 fire stations and police station with cards from the congregation Please sign up in the Parish Hall and contact Susie Sands (with any questions
Menrsquos Luncheon
The men of St Peterrsquos meet once every other month for lunch and fellowship on a Wednesday at 1145am They meet at Fresh Start or Prairie Cafeacute A sign up sheet is posted in the parish hall as a lunch date nears All men of the church are invited even though they call themselves ldquoretiredrdquo Mark these dates and enjoy good food good friends and good times Rides are available if you need a lift
February 12th at 1145am at Fresh Start Cafe - 1038 S York Rd Elmhurst
April 15th at 1145am at Prairie Cafeacute - 109 W Vallette St Elmhurst
St Peterrsquos Womenrsquos Mini-Retreat 2020 The Most Important Story You Will Ever Tell
Come join us for a morning with Jenny Riddle and an afternoon with Pastor Amanda
Saturday February 29th from 830am to 300pm Elmhurst College ndash Prospect Room
Look for a sign-up sheet soon
Jenny is a professional storyteller keynote speaker and communications consultant who delivers one-of-a-kind presentations and trainings She understands the power of story and great ideas to engage and inspire audiences toward actionable out-comes in business and in life
Jenny Riddle
Thanks and a Photo Finish February 2020 Page 17
Christmas Eve Family Service
Thank you to all who assisted with the Christmas Eve Family Service It was a wonderful service Our children and youth did a fantastic job Thank you parents children and youth for sharing your gifts with the congregation
Mission Sunday was January 19th 5th 6th 7th graders brought tasty snacks to share and served as hosts at the Coffee Hour after the worship service that day Thank you all
2020 Adult Mission Trip (February 8-15)
Please keep our Adult Mission Trip participants in your prayers as they travel to New Bern North Carolina to do home rehab work for the Fuller Center for Housing (Disaster Rebuilders) The St Peterrsquos Team
Scott Ahlgrim Dan Anderson
Joan Anderson Suzanne Berry
Claudia Burgener Dave Burgener Teresa Burns Lucas Fleege Brian Graves Craig Howard
Jim Labunski Susie Labunski Bob Maxwell Rev Amanda McEvilly Larry Nunamaker Bruce Paul Katie Paul Katheryn Rydz
Greg Rydz Kent Sands Susie Sands Tom Wood
ABBREVIATIONS CMA=Chicago Metropolitan Association DZ=Disciple Zone ESS=Eighth Seventh Sixth Grp=Group Mtg=Meeting SYF=Senior Youth Fellowship WOW=Without Warning (Alzheimer Group)
Group Leaders Please contact
the church office before
scheduling a meeting 2020
February Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2 Communion Sub Sandwich Delivery Soup Bowl of Caring 730 SYF Sub building 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers 1030 Mission Trip Mtg 1030 Youth Ensemble 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 St Peterrsquos Bells 11 Confirmation Class
3 6 Leo Club
4 5 7 Youth Committee
6 930 Little Library Team 7 Senior Choir
7 2 Private Service
8 Adult Mission Trip Begins
9 Valentines for Valor 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers
1030 Youth Bell Choir 1030 Social Justice Team Confirmation Class trip to
Trinity UCC
3 WOW Alzheimer Grp
10 6 Leo Club
11 12 930 Knitters 1145 Menrsquos Lunch at Fresh Start Cafeacute 7 Senior Choir
13 9-3 CMA
14 3 Brownies 55449
15 Adult Mission Trip Ends
16 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZ Seekers 11 Youth Ensemble 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 St Peterrsquos Bells
17
Offices Closed
18 7 Boards 8 Council
19 915 Cut-Ups
20 7 Senior Choir
21 3 Daisies 55250
22
23 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers 1030 Youth Bell Choir 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 Confirmation Class 630 ESS
24 7 Emmaus Grp
25 26 Ash Wednesday 7 Service at 1st Congregational UCC with Bethel UCC amp St Peterrsquos
27 10 WOW Alzheimer Grp 12 Rush Staff
28 3 Daisies 56015
29 830 - 300 Mini Womenrsquos Retreat at Elmhurst College
Newsletter Deadline
Pantry Collection
Food Canned Goods Non-Food Toilet Tissue
Items may be brought to the grocery cart in the Parish Hall Orhellip Checks may be
made out to ldquoSt Peterrsquosrdquo with ldquoFood Pantryrdquo on the memo line
Please DO NOT bring expired or
out-of-date foods
February Birthdays
February 2020 Page 19
1 George Amerio
2 Cindy Thornton
3 Cindy Boehm Wayne Meyers
4 Debbi Bosworth Lois Smith
7 Brian Bergheger William Gunst Betty Walter
8 Jill Bennis Judy Morrison
9 Claudia Burgener Claudia Weirman
11 Lindsay Galas Kristi Hamelberg David Morrison
12 Trilby Porter
13 Kathi Bosworth Judy Effinger Lindsay McColl
14 Michelle Davies
15 Kim Barnitz Rachel Catalano
16 Henry Graber
17 Kyle Nunemaker Melissa Stehlik
18 Ben Pardue
19 Judy Clifford Owen DeGrace Susie Sands
20 Dawn Feldt Miriam Handke Brett Pankau
21 Adam Fine Ruth Heidorn Dr Rich Wolf
22 Cynthia DeGrace Kristi Howland Peter Markuson
23 Debbie Hamilton Ron Lorenz 24 Rob Graber Jim Labunski Brian Strauch
25 John Goehl Nancy Oelssner Inez Sather
26 Nancy Choice Barb Gunderson Jay Starr
27 Karen Kusmierz Alan Weiger
28 Brian Gutierrez Nick Morel
February Anniversaries February C
elebrations Ned amp Jill Johnston 51 years - February 1st
Alan amp Kathi Bosworth 42 years - February 4th
Tim amp Linde Green 51 years - February 14th
Michael amp Donna Flock 20 years - February 19th
Wersquore on the Web stpeterselmhurstorg
Check us out on Facebook
Love God
Nurture Faith
Share Gifts
St Peterrsquos UCC 125 W Church St Elmhurst IL 60126
At St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ
we rejoice in our congregation which is
strengthened by diversity including diversity of
culture economic status age ethnicity race gender
sexual orientation marital status and physical
or mental ability We affirm that God is
glorified when we welcome all people to our
community of faith as Jesus did
It is our mission to ldquoLove God Nurture Faith
and Share Giftsrdquo No matter who you are or
where you are on lifersquos journey
you are welcome here
Worship at St Peterrsquos
Sunday Worship and Childrenrsquos Ministries Worship begins at 930am Childcare begins at 930am Communion is served on the first Sunday of each month Coffee amp Fellowship in the parish hall after worship
Office Hours 830am to 430pm Monday- Friday 630-530-6000 officestpeterselmhurstorg Our offices will be closed
Monday February 17th in observance of the Presidentsrsquo Day holiday
Would you like to receive your newsletter online Let us know your e-mail address and go paperless
Prayer List
Please keep the following church members and friends in your prayers Betsy Aldred Jack amp Peggy Cashman Jim Cuthbert Miriam Handke John Lothian Ginny Rebholz Ruth Winter Gladys Alvarez Kathleen Baer Andrew Bulicek Jan Eigenrauch Karen Fiedler Gail Forsythe Frank Getautas Lita Gutierrez Tek Heminsley Denise Krackre David Locker Baby Monroe Judy Schaefer Julie Simonelli Annie Schmidt Charles Smoot Martha Caudy Strawser Our Bridge Family Shawntea and family and their Mentors Aiden Brian Bruce Dale Frank Karen Kathy Kevin David Eileen Ethel Gayle Linda Sara the Montes family and Sharon
Please let a pastor know when you or someone in your family are admitted to a hospital or nursing facility This will help when they come to offer support and encouragement during your stay
To add someone to our Prayer List please contact the church office To add someone to the E-mail Prayer list please contact Chris Wood at twood9663aolcom
Celebration of Life
WE EXTEND OUR PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY to the family and friends of Delories Chamran who passed away January 27th A long-time member of St Peterrsquos and beloved wife of the late Morteza Chamran she is survived by her children Shaheen Wolff Shila Mathiasen Kian Chamran and grandchildren A private family service to be led by Dr Wolf will be held on February 7th An open house for family visitation and to celebrate her life will be held at the Wolff residence 350 Prospect Elmhurst on Saturday February 8th from 300 - 600 PM
Memorials amp Gifts
A gift to the Memorial Fund was received in celebration of Marge Tamparsquos life from Marilyn Wintergerst and in memory of Carol Chittenden from W Howard Chittenden A gift to the Open Arms Fund was given in memory of Bill Nunamaker from Larry amp Linda Nunamaker A gift to the SYF Mission Trip was given in memory of Dr Koch and Dr Laaser from Rose Reever A gift to the Elmhurst Yorkfield Food Pantry was received from John Lothian A gift to the Music Department was given in memory of Bill Nunamaker from Brian amp Jill Graves and George amp Jean Misner Gifts to the Changing Tomorrows Fund were given in honor of Lorraine Hollis from June Nikoleit and in memory of Bill Nunamaker from Kent amp Susie Sands
Page 4 Cornerstone Newsletter
Our
Chu
rch
Fam
ily
Delories Chamran
February 2020 Page 5
Church C
ouncil New
s Council Briefs The following are summary items from the January 21 2020 Council Meeting
Secretaryrsquos Report Average weekly December
attendance 167 Membership as of December 31st
812 Board Reports Elders Members of Elders are missing for a
variety of reasons and activities are on hold
Pam Lerud will be leaving Elders in January and has managed communion for the last three years
Trustees Will add an addendum to their
annual report Old Business None
New Business Jay Tiede is suggesting a
brainstorming issues meeting for the Council to talk about money issues Dave Burgener made a motion to have a meeting Kent Sands seconded it to discuss and create a better focus on financial issues - a finance summit
(Copies of the minutes may be obtained by request or viewed on the bulletin board in the lobby)
Financials
Income for December 2019 was $7835339 December 2018 was $6756911 Expenses for December 2019 were $4264161 December 2018 was $4143871 Operating Fund Balance as of December 31 2019 was (-$1465153)
New Technology Intern
Introducing Ashley Liljeberg Ashley comes to us from Elmhurst College and is a Digital Marketing Communications major She is our new technology intern Ashley will keep our website and Facebook pages updated as well as other communication media
Mus
ic M
inis
trie
s
Matthew Hogan Director of
Music Organist
From Matthew Hogan and Jennifer Petkus
Page 6 Cornerstone Newsletter
This month we will hear our Children and Youth choirs sing anthems about light Pretty typical for the Epiphany season but what does it mean for our children Think of a sun catcher The same light strikes the sun catcher but depending on the various prisms and angles of light the colors being reflected are different Our calling from God is similar God is the source of our light but each one of us will ultimately reflect different gifts that God has given us I know for a fact that one of my gifts is not drawing This became alarmingly clear when I was supposed to draw a lightbulb for one of our Disciple Zone groups Lucky for you there is no shred of evidence of that attempt and my lightbulb picture was bested by a 10 year old (thanks Ella) One of my gifts does happen to be music and Irsquom blessed to be able to share that gift with St Peterrsquos While working with our children and youth I am consistently inspired by their enthusiasm to share their light with the world around them They are excited to share the message that each of us is unique important and that we are never alone when we follow Jesus St Peterrsquos is blessed to have many people share their own gifts of music with our congregation week after week My guess is that there are even more of you out there So donrsquot hide your light under a bushel Let your unique sun catcher light shine with us Hear the Childrenrsquos Choir sing ldquoI Am the Lightrdquo on February 9th and the Youth Ensemble sing ldquoLiving in the Lightrdquo on February 16th There may even be some hymns with a ldquolightrdquo theme as well
How do I join E-mail or come see us any Sunday after church All are welcome Matthew Hogan matthewfhogangmailcom or Jennifer Petkus jenniferpetkusgmailcom
February 2020 Page 7
Jennifer Petkus Director of
Childrenrsquos Ministries
Childrenrsquos M
inistries From Jennifer Petkus I recently came across a fun way to use as a reminder to pray at all times of the day pet prayer rocks The concept is to place your pet rock in a location where you see it often and it reminds you to say a prayer During the first Disciple Zone of the new year our children made their own pet prayer rocks
Things like prayer reading the Bible worshipping God and going to church all help keep our hearts turned toward Jesus And when we turn our hearts to Jesus nothing can ever separate us from Godrsquos love
Disciple Zone
Light and Transfiguration
February 02 The Beatitudes Matthew 51-12 Theme Blessed
February 09 Worship and Justice Isaiah 581-12 Theme Help
February 16 Life with God Deuteronomy 3015-20 Theme Choices
February 23 Glory on the Mountain Exodus 2412-18 Theme Glory
6th amp 7th Grade Seekers
All 6th amp 7th grade youth are invited to join in the fun each Sunday morning in the Parlor to explore reform Old Testament
5th 6th 7th grades Mission Sundays
February 2 and 9 Valentines for Valor
22 DesignDecorate the
Valentines that we will give our communityrsquos first responders
29 Package and deliver cookies
Page 8 Cornerstone Newsletter
Confirmation Class 2019-2020 Confirmation Class Calendar
Check your emails for updates on class dates
February 02 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class
February 09 Trip to Trinity UCC
February 16 No Class February 23 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class
March 01 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class
March 08 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class
March 15 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class March 22 No Class spring break
March 29 No Class spring break If you have questions about Confirmation please contact Pastor Amanda at amcevillystpeterselmhurstorg or at 630-530-6000 x211
ESS (eighth seventh sixth youth)
ESS Upcoming Calendar
Sunday February 23 630pm Gathering (Change of date)
SYF (senior youth fellowship) SYF Upcoming Calendar
Sunday February 2 Sub Sale (beginning at 730am)
Saturday March 7-Sunday March 8 Lock-in (details coming)
Super Bowl Sub Sandwiches
The SYF Youth Sub Sales will be ready for pick-up on Sunday February 2 after church
SYF youth are asked to be at church at 730am to make sandwiches
Thank you to everyone who ordered a sub and donated to the SYF trip to Jubilee Farms and National Youth Event
Rev Amanda McEvilly
Con
firm
atio
n E
SS
SYF
Page 9
SYF Sum
mer Trip
February 2020
SYF (senior youth fellowship)
Summer Trip 2020
This summerrsquos SYF youth trip is exactly that ndash a summer trip Itrsquos part mission and part national youth gathering First an UPDATE on the mission part SYF will head to Clinton IL to work with Jubilee Farms a United Church of Christ farm and church in the Eastern Association of the Illinois Conference The farm is a farm with not only produce for the community but is also home to alpacas sheep and hens For more information check out httpjubileefarmsclintoncom Then the national youth gathering part Every 4 years the United Church of Christ gathers its youth for National Youth Event Itrsquos 4 days of worship workshops service fellowship and more with youth from all over the country When the UCC gathers it really gathers This will be a chance for our youth to not only explore faith but to also see the wider UCC and its diversity Over 3000 youth will descend on Purdue University on July 22-25 2020 for National Youth Event or NYE The basics of the SYF Summer 2020 Trip are this Who SYF high school including recently confirmed youth and graduated seniors When July 19-25 (Jubilee Farms will be July 19-22 then NYE begins July 22) What A chance to do service then join in fellowship with other UCC youth from all over the country Cost Is yet to be determined The deposit remains at $100 How Registration forms were sent via email (and posted on the SYF bulletin board in the Parish Hall) The form and a deposit of $100 will be due by February 23 Registration for NYE begins February 1 with a reduced rate so this time it is important all youth wishing to attend the trip turn in a deposit and registration form by the due date More information on NYE specific registration (roommates workshops etchellip) will come later If you have questions or want more information please see Pastor Amanda
Cornerstone Newsletter Page 10
Mis
sion
Th
ank
You
Adult Christian Care Reflects on 2019 As I closed out 2019 and looked back I was amazed by the kindness and faithful support for ACC from St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ All of us here wish we could find the perfect way to say thank you Whether it is a validation of our work a positive conversation during your weekly service or our Board Members Jean Misner and Julie Lundgren your generous spirit has touched us in more ways than we can count Also your generous donations are truly appreciated You truly emulate your mission of ldquoLove God Nurture Faith and Share Giftsrdquo Lastly Adult Christian Care was blessed by being chosen in December by the 100+ Women Who Care of Elmhurst as their final award recipient of 2019 Julie Lundgren our Board Member and a member of the 100+ WWC was instrumental in presenting our needs mission and our desire to expand our creative arts portion of our program Their donation will allow ACC the opportunity to rejuvenate its art program by replenishing much needed supplies purchase the ldquorightrdquo tools easels canvases and explore other forms of art media Art can help dementia and Alzheimerrsquos clientrsquos express thoughts emotions and share memories through painting drawing sculpting and other creative projects Creative arts do not eliminate the illness but stimulates the brain in new directions unlocking creativity communication and giving the client a sense of self and purpose In closing caring is such a part of who you all are at St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ and we hope you are aware of the difference you make for our clients Thank you and Happy New Year Kelli Comise OTRL CDP Executive Director Adult Christian Care
Adult Christian Care is a daycare program designed for adults with physical or cognitive impairments The program provides a safe environment for adults who still reside in their homes The program which is housed at Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran Church is a cooperative effort of local churches Adult Christian Care is one of the organizations Mission supports in our community
Cornerstone Newsletter
Ash W
ednesday and Lent February 2020 Page 15
Ash Wednesday
The Ash Wednesday service this year will be at 700pm at First Congregational UCC in Elmhurst on February 26 It will be a combined worship with Bethel St Peterrsquos and First Congregational United Churches of Christ Pastors from all three churches will be leading
We will also share Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes All St Peterrsquos members and friends are invited to attend this solemn worshipful gathering which begins the season of Lent The offering received will go to the Elmhurst Walk-in Assistance Network (EWAN)
Lent Book Study 2020
Sometimes the ldquorightrdquo book to lead for a group discussion doesnrsquot come easily I have a few in mind for my Lenten study this year and as soon as I have one chosen you all will be the first to know Till then this is my invitation for you all to join me and provide you with a few save the dates The Lenten study will be 4 gatherings beginning on Sunday March 1 The first gathering will begin at 6pm with a soup and salad potluck The remaining 3 gatherings ndash March 8 15 and 22 ndash will begin at 630pm All gatherings will end around 8pm Once the book is chosen I will get announcements in the bulletin on Facebook the website and sent out via email Then a sign-up sheet will be on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall to give me a heads up and to indicate what yoursquoll bring to the kick-off potluck For more information or any questions please see me Pastor Amanda
Cornerstone Newsletter Page 12
Mar
k Yo
ur C
alen
dar
Cornerstone Newsletter
Valentines for Valor
Please join us as we honor our first responders Elmhurst Police and Fire men and women this Valentinersquos Day We want to send our love and appreciation for their bravery dedication and protection throughout the year We are looking for bakers to provide two dozen freshly baked cookies Sunday February 9th delivered to church by 1030am We will arrange and package the cookies after church and deliver them to the 2 fire stations and police station with cards from the congregation Please sign up in the Parish Hall and contact Susie Sands (with any questions
Menrsquos Luncheon
The men of St Peterrsquos meet once every other month for lunch and fellowship on a Wednesday at 1145am They meet at Fresh Start or Prairie Cafeacute A sign up sheet is posted in the parish hall as a lunch date nears All men of the church are invited even though they call themselves ldquoretiredrdquo Mark these dates and enjoy good food good friends and good times Rides are available if you need a lift
February 12th at 1145am at Fresh Start Cafe - 1038 S York Rd Elmhurst
April 15th at 1145am at Prairie Cafeacute - 109 W Vallette St Elmhurst
St Peterrsquos Womenrsquos Mini-Retreat 2020 The Most Important Story You Will Ever Tell
Come join us for a morning with Jenny Riddle and an afternoon with Pastor Amanda
Saturday February 29th from 830am to 300pm Elmhurst College ndash Prospect Room
Look for a sign-up sheet soon
Jenny is a professional storyteller keynote speaker and communications consultant who delivers one-of-a-kind presentations and trainings She understands the power of story and great ideas to engage and inspire audiences toward actionable out-comes in business and in life
Jenny Riddle
Thanks and a Photo Finish February 2020 Page 17
Christmas Eve Family Service
Thank you to all who assisted with the Christmas Eve Family Service It was a wonderful service Our children and youth did a fantastic job Thank you parents children and youth for sharing your gifts with the congregation
Mission Sunday was January 19th 5th 6th 7th graders brought tasty snacks to share and served as hosts at the Coffee Hour after the worship service that day Thank you all
2020 Adult Mission Trip (February 8-15)
Please keep our Adult Mission Trip participants in your prayers as they travel to New Bern North Carolina to do home rehab work for the Fuller Center for Housing (Disaster Rebuilders) The St Peterrsquos Team
Scott Ahlgrim Dan Anderson
Joan Anderson Suzanne Berry
Claudia Burgener Dave Burgener Teresa Burns Lucas Fleege Brian Graves Craig Howard
Jim Labunski Susie Labunski Bob Maxwell Rev Amanda McEvilly Larry Nunamaker Bruce Paul Katie Paul Katheryn Rydz
Greg Rydz Kent Sands Susie Sands Tom Wood
ABBREVIATIONS CMA=Chicago Metropolitan Association DZ=Disciple Zone ESS=Eighth Seventh Sixth Grp=Group Mtg=Meeting SYF=Senior Youth Fellowship WOW=Without Warning (Alzheimer Group)
Group Leaders Please contact
the church office before
scheduling a meeting 2020
February Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2 Communion Sub Sandwich Delivery Soup Bowl of Caring 730 SYF Sub building 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers 1030 Mission Trip Mtg 1030 Youth Ensemble 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 St Peterrsquos Bells 11 Confirmation Class
3 6 Leo Club
4 5 7 Youth Committee
6 930 Little Library Team 7 Senior Choir
7 2 Private Service
8 Adult Mission Trip Begins
9 Valentines for Valor 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers
1030 Youth Bell Choir 1030 Social Justice Team Confirmation Class trip to
Trinity UCC
3 WOW Alzheimer Grp
10 6 Leo Club
11 12 930 Knitters 1145 Menrsquos Lunch at Fresh Start Cafeacute 7 Senior Choir
13 9-3 CMA
14 3 Brownies 55449
15 Adult Mission Trip Ends
16 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZ Seekers 11 Youth Ensemble 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 St Peterrsquos Bells
17
Offices Closed
18 7 Boards 8 Council
19 915 Cut-Ups
20 7 Senior Choir
21 3 Daisies 55250
22
23 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers 1030 Youth Bell Choir 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 Confirmation Class 630 ESS
24 7 Emmaus Grp
25 26 Ash Wednesday 7 Service at 1st Congregational UCC with Bethel UCC amp St Peterrsquos
27 10 WOW Alzheimer Grp 12 Rush Staff
28 3 Daisies 56015
29 830 - 300 Mini Womenrsquos Retreat at Elmhurst College
Newsletter Deadline
Pantry Collection
Food Canned Goods Non-Food Toilet Tissue
Items may be brought to the grocery cart in the Parish Hall Orhellip Checks may be
made out to ldquoSt Peterrsquosrdquo with ldquoFood Pantryrdquo on the memo line
Please DO NOT bring expired or
out-of-date foods
February Birthdays
February 2020 Page 19
1 George Amerio
2 Cindy Thornton
3 Cindy Boehm Wayne Meyers
4 Debbi Bosworth Lois Smith
7 Brian Bergheger William Gunst Betty Walter
8 Jill Bennis Judy Morrison
9 Claudia Burgener Claudia Weirman
11 Lindsay Galas Kristi Hamelberg David Morrison
12 Trilby Porter
13 Kathi Bosworth Judy Effinger Lindsay McColl
14 Michelle Davies
15 Kim Barnitz Rachel Catalano
16 Henry Graber
17 Kyle Nunemaker Melissa Stehlik
18 Ben Pardue
19 Judy Clifford Owen DeGrace Susie Sands
20 Dawn Feldt Miriam Handke Brett Pankau
21 Adam Fine Ruth Heidorn Dr Rich Wolf
22 Cynthia DeGrace Kristi Howland Peter Markuson
23 Debbie Hamilton Ron Lorenz 24 Rob Graber Jim Labunski Brian Strauch
25 John Goehl Nancy Oelssner Inez Sather
26 Nancy Choice Barb Gunderson Jay Starr
27 Karen Kusmierz Alan Weiger
28 Brian Gutierrez Nick Morel
February Anniversaries February C
elebrations Ned amp Jill Johnston 51 years - February 1st
Alan amp Kathi Bosworth 42 years - February 4th
Tim amp Linde Green 51 years - February 14th
Michael amp Donna Flock 20 years - February 19th
Wersquore on the Web stpeterselmhurstorg
Check us out on Facebook
Love God
Nurture Faith
Share Gifts
St Peterrsquos UCC 125 W Church St Elmhurst IL 60126
At St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ
we rejoice in our congregation which is
strengthened by diversity including diversity of
culture economic status age ethnicity race gender
sexual orientation marital status and physical
or mental ability We affirm that God is
glorified when we welcome all people to our
community of faith as Jesus did
It is our mission to ldquoLove God Nurture Faith
and Share Giftsrdquo No matter who you are or
where you are on lifersquos journey
you are welcome here
Worship at St Peterrsquos
Sunday Worship and Childrenrsquos Ministries Worship begins at 930am Childcare begins at 930am Communion is served on the first Sunday of each month Coffee amp Fellowship in the parish hall after worship
Office Hours 830am to 430pm Monday- Friday 630-530-6000 officestpeterselmhurstorg Our offices will be closed
Monday February 17th in observance of the Presidentsrsquo Day holiday
Would you like to receive your newsletter online Let us know your e-mail address and go paperless
February 2020 Page 5
Church C
ouncil New
s Council Briefs The following are summary items from the January 21 2020 Council Meeting
Secretaryrsquos Report Average weekly December
attendance 167 Membership as of December 31st
812 Board Reports Elders Members of Elders are missing for a
variety of reasons and activities are on hold
Pam Lerud will be leaving Elders in January and has managed communion for the last three years
Trustees Will add an addendum to their
annual report Old Business None
New Business Jay Tiede is suggesting a
brainstorming issues meeting for the Council to talk about money issues Dave Burgener made a motion to have a meeting Kent Sands seconded it to discuss and create a better focus on financial issues - a finance summit
(Copies of the minutes may be obtained by request or viewed on the bulletin board in the lobby)
Financials
Income for December 2019 was $7835339 December 2018 was $6756911 Expenses for December 2019 were $4264161 December 2018 was $4143871 Operating Fund Balance as of December 31 2019 was (-$1465153)
New Technology Intern
Introducing Ashley Liljeberg Ashley comes to us from Elmhurst College and is a Digital Marketing Communications major She is our new technology intern Ashley will keep our website and Facebook pages updated as well as other communication media
Mus
ic M
inis
trie
s
Matthew Hogan Director of
Music Organist
From Matthew Hogan and Jennifer Petkus
Page 6 Cornerstone Newsletter
This month we will hear our Children and Youth choirs sing anthems about light Pretty typical for the Epiphany season but what does it mean for our children Think of a sun catcher The same light strikes the sun catcher but depending on the various prisms and angles of light the colors being reflected are different Our calling from God is similar God is the source of our light but each one of us will ultimately reflect different gifts that God has given us I know for a fact that one of my gifts is not drawing This became alarmingly clear when I was supposed to draw a lightbulb for one of our Disciple Zone groups Lucky for you there is no shred of evidence of that attempt and my lightbulb picture was bested by a 10 year old (thanks Ella) One of my gifts does happen to be music and Irsquom blessed to be able to share that gift with St Peterrsquos While working with our children and youth I am consistently inspired by their enthusiasm to share their light with the world around them They are excited to share the message that each of us is unique important and that we are never alone when we follow Jesus St Peterrsquos is blessed to have many people share their own gifts of music with our congregation week after week My guess is that there are even more of you out there So donrsquot hide your light under a bushel Let your unique sun catcher light shine with us Hear the Childrenrsquos Choir sing ldquoI Am the Lightrdquo on February 9th and the Youth Ensemble sing ldquoLiving in the Lightrdquo on February 16th There may even be some hymns with a ldquolightrdquo theme as well
How do I join E-mail or come see us any Sunday after church All are welcome Matthew Hogan matthewfhogangmailcom or Jennifer Petkus jenniferpetkusgmailcom
February 2020 Page 7
Jennifer Petkus Director of
Childrenrsquos Ministries
Childrenrsquos M
inistries From Jennifer Petkus I recently came across a fun way to use as a reminder to pray at all times of the day pet prayer rocks The concept is to place your pet rock in a location where you see it often and it reminds you to say a prayer During the first Disciple Zone of the new year our children made their own pet prayer rocks
Things like prayer reading the Bible worshipping God and going to church all help keep our hearts turned toward Jesus And when we turn our hearts to Jesus nothing can ever separate us from Godrsquos love
Disciple Zone
Light and Transfiguration
February 02 The Beatitudes Matthew 51-12 Theme Blessed
February 09 Worship and Justice Isaiah 581-12 Theme Help
February 16 Life with God Deuteronomy 3015-20 Theme Choices
February 23 Glory on the Mountain Exodus 2412-18 Theme Glory
6th amp 7th Grade Seekers
All 6th amp 7th grade youth are invited to join in the fun each Sunday morning in the Parlor to explore reform Old Testament
5th 6th 7th grades Mission Sundays
February 2 and 9 Valentines for Valor
22 DesignDecorate the
Valentines that we will give our communityrsquos first responders
29 Package and deliver cookies
Page 8 Cornerstone Newsletter
Confirmation Class 2019-2020 Confirmation Class Calendar
Check your emails for updates on class dates
February 02 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class
February 09 Trip to Trinity UCC
February 16 No Class February 23 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class
March 01 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class
March 08 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class
March 15 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class March 22 No Class spring break
March 29 No Class spring break If you have questions about Confirmation please contact Pastor Amanda at amcevillystpeterselmhurstorg or at 630-530-6000 x211
ESS (eighth seventh sixth youth)
ESS Upcoming Calendar
Sunday February 23 630pm Gathering (Change of date)
SYF (senior youth fellowship) SYF Upcoming Calendar
Sunday February 2 Sub Sale (beginning at 730am)
Saturday March 7-Sunday March 8 Lock-in (details coming)
Super Bowl Sub Sandwiches
The SYF Youth Sub Sales will be ready for pick-up on Sunday February 2 after church
SYF youth are asked to be at church at 730am to make sandwiches
Thank you to everyone who ordered a sub and donated to the SYF trip to Jubilee Farms and National Youth Event
Rev Amanda McEvilly
Con
firm
atio
n E
SS
SYF
Page 9
SYF Sum
mer Trip
February 2020
SYF (senior youth fellowship)
Summer Trip 2020
This summerrsquos SYF youth trip is exactly that ndash a summer trip Itrsquos part mission and part national youth gathering First an UPDATE on the mission part SYF will head to Clinton IL to work with Jubilee Farms a United Church of Christ farm and church in the Eastern Association of the Illinois Conference The farm is a farm with not only produce for the community but is also home to alpacas sheep and hens For more information check out httpjubileefarmsclintoncom Then the national youth gathering part Every 4 years the United Church of Christ gathers its youth for National Youth Event Itrsquos 4 days of worship workshops service fellowship and more with youth from all over the country When the UCC gathers it really gathers This will be a chance for our youth to not only explore faith but to also see the wider UCC and its diversity Over 3000 youth will descend on Purdue University on July 22-25 2020 for National Youth Event or NYE The basics of the SYF Summer 2020 Trip are this Who SYF high school including recently confirmed youth and graduated seniors When July 19-25 (Jubilee Farms will be July 19-22 then NYE begins July 22) What A chance to do service then join in fellowship with other UCC youth from all over the country Cost Is yet to be determined The deposit remains at $100 How Registration forms were sent via email (and posted on the SYF bulletin board in the Parish Hall) The form and a deposit of $100 will be due by February 23 Registration for NYE begins February 1 with a reduced rate so this time it is important all youth wishing to attend the trip turn in a deposit and registration form by the due date More information on NYE specific registration (roommates workshops etchellip) will come later If you have questions or want more information please see Pastor Amanda
Cornerstone Newsletter Page 10
Mis
sion
Th
ank
You
Adult Christian Care Reflects on 2019 As I closed out 2019 and looked back I was amazed by the kindness and faithful support for ACC from St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ All of us here wish we could find the perfect way to say thank you Whether it is a validation of our work a positive conversation during your weekly service or our Board Members Jean Misner and Julie Lundgren your generous spirit has touched us in more ways than we can count Also your generous donations are truly appreciated You truly emulate your mission of ldquoLove God Nurture Faith and Share Giftsrdquo Lastly Adult Christian Care was blessed by being chosen in December by the 100+ Women Who Care of Elmhurst as their final award recipient of 2019 Julie Lundgren our Board Member and a member of the 100+ WWC was instrumental in presenting our needs mission and our desire to expand our creative arts portion of our program Their donation will allow ACC the opportunity to rejuvenate its art program by replenishing much needed supplies purchase the ldquorightrdquo tools easels canvases and explore other forms of art media Art can help dementia and Alzheimerrsquos clientrsquos express thoughts emotions and share memories through painting drawing sculpting and other creative projects Creative arts do not eliminate the illness but stimulates the brain in new directions unlocking creativity communication and giving the client a sense of self and purpose In closing caring is such a part of who you all are at St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ and we hope you are aware of the difference you make for our clients Thank you and Happy New Year Kelli Comise OTRL CDP Executive Director Adult Christian Care
Adult Christian Care is a daycare program designed for adults with physical or cognitive impairments The program provides a safe environment for adults who still reside in their homes The program which is housed at Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran Church is a cooperative effort of local churches Adult Christian Care is one of the organizations Mission supports in our community
Cornerstone Newsletter
Ash W
ednesday and Lent February 2020 Page 15
Ash Wednesday
The Ash Wednesday service this year will be at 700pm at First Congregational UCC in Elmhurst on February 26 It will be a combined worship with Bethel St Peterrsquos and First Congregational United Churches of Christ Pastors from all three churches will be leading
We will also share Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes All St Peterrsquos members and friends are invited to attend this solemn worshipful gathering which begins the season of Lent The offering received will go to the Elmhurst Walk-in Assistance Network (EWAN)
Lent Book Study 2020
Sometimes the ldquorightrdquo book to lead for a group discussion doesnrsquot come easily I have a few in mind for my Lenten study this year and as soon as I have one chosen you all will be the first to know Till then this is my invitation for you all to join me and provide you with a few save the dates The Lenten study will be 4 gatherings beginning on Sunday March 1 The first gathering will begin at 6pm with a soup and salad potluck The remaining 3 gatherings ndash March 8 15 and 22 ndash will begin at 630pm All gatherings will end around 8pm Once the book is chosen I will get announcements in the bulletin on Facebook the website and sent out via email Then a sign-up sheet will be on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall to give me a heads up and to indicate what yoursquoll bring to the kick-off potluck For more information or any questions please see me Pastor Amanda
Cornerstone Newsletter Page 12
Mar
k Yo
ur C
alen
dar
Cornerstone Newsletter
Valentines for Valor
Please join us as we honor our first responders Elmhurst Police and Fire men and women this Valentinersquos Day We want to send our love and appreciation for their bravery dedication and protection throughout the year We are looking for bakers to provide two dozen freshly baked cookies Sunday February 9th delivered to church by 1030am We will arrange and package the cookies after church and deliver them to the 2 fire stations and police station with cards from the congregation Please sign up in the Parish Hall and contact Susie Sands (with any questions
Menrsquos Luncheon
The men of St Peterrsquos meet once every other month for lunch and fellowship on a Wednesday at 1145am They meet at Fresh Start or Prairie Cafeacute A sign up sheet is posted in the parish hall as a lunch date nears All men of the church are invited even though they call themselves ldquoretiredrdquo Mark these dates and enjoy good food good friends and good times Rides are available if you need a lift
February 12th at 1145am at Fresh Start Cafe - 1038 S York Rd Elmhurst
April 15th at 1145am at Prairie Cafeacute - 109 W Vallette St Elmhurst
St Peterrsquos Womenrsquos Mini-Retreat 2020 The Most Important Story You Will Ever Tell
Come join us for a morning with Jenny Riddle and an afternoon with Pastor Amanda
Saturday February 29th from 830am to 300pm Elmhurst College ndash Prospect Room
Look for a sign-up sheet soon
Jenny is a professional storyteller keynote speaker and communications consultant who delivers one-of-a-kind presentations and trainings She understands the power of story and great ideas to engage and inspire audiences toward actionable out-comes in business and in life
Jenny Riddle
Thanks and a Photo Finish February 2020 Page 17
Christmas Eve Family Service
Thank you to all who assisted with the Christmas Eve Family Service It was a wonderful service Our children and youth did a fantastic job Thank you parents children and youth for sharing your gifts with the congregation
Mission Sunday was January 19th 5th 6th 7th graders brought tasty snacks to share and served as hosts at the Coffee Hour after the worship service that day Thank you all
2020 Adult Mission Trip (February 8-15)
Please keep our Adult Mission Trip participants in your prayers as they travel to New Bern North Carolina to do home rehab work for the Fuller Center for Housing (Disaster Rebuilders) The St Peterrsquos Team
Scott Ahlgrim Dan Anderson
Joan Anderson Suzanne Berry
Claudia Burgener Dave Burgener Teresa Burns Lucas Fleege Brian Graves Craig Howard
Jim Labunski Susie Labunski Bob Maxwell Rev Amanda McEvilly Larry Nunamaker Bruce Paul Katie Paul Katheryn Rydz
Greg Rydz Kent Sands Susie Sands Tom Wood
ABBREVIATIONS CMA=Chicago Metropolitan Association DZ=Disciple Zone ESS=Eighth Seventh Sixth Grp=Group Mtg=Meeting SYF=Senior Youth Fellowship WOW=Without Warning (Alzheimer Group)
Group Leaders Please contact
the church office before
scheduling a meeting 2020
February Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2 Communion Sub Sandwich Delivery Soup Bowl of Caring 730 SYF Sub building 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers 1030 Mission Trip Mtg 1030 Youth Ensemble 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 St Peterrsquos Bells 11 Confirmation Class
3 6 Leo Club
4 5 7 Youth Committee
6 930 Little Library Team 7 Senior Choir
7 2 Private Service
8 Adult Mission Trip Begins
9 Valentines for Valor 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers
1030 Youth Bell Choir 1030 Social Justice Team Confirmation Class trip to
Trinity UCC
3 WOW Alzheimer Grp
10 6 Leo Club
11 12 930 Knitters 1145 Menrsquos Lunch at Fresh Start Cafeacute 7 Senior Choir
13 9-3 CMA
14 3 Brownies 55449
15 Adult Mission Trip Ends
16 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZ Seekers 11 Youth Ensemble 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 St Peterrsquos Bells
17
Offices Closed
18 7 Boards 8 Council
19 915 Cut-Ups
20 7 Senior Choir
21 3 Daisies 55250
22
23 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers 1030 Youth Bell Choir 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 Confirmation Class 630 ESS
24 7 Emmaus Grp
25 26 Ash Wednesday 7 Service at 1st Congregational UCC with Bethel UCC amp St Peterrsquos
27 10 WOW Alzheimer Grp 12 Rush Staff
28 3 Daisies 56015
29 830 - 300 Mini Womenrsquos Retreat at Elmhurst College
Newsletter Deadline
Pantry Collection
Food Canned Goods Non-Food Toilet Tissue
Items may be brought to the grocery cart in the Parish Hall Orhellip Checks may be
made out to ldquoSt Peterrsquosrdquo with ldquoFood Pantryrdquo on the memo line
Please DO NOT bring expired or
out-of-date foods
February Birthdays
February 2020 Page 19
1 George Amerio
2 Cindy Thornton
3 Cindy Boehm Wayne Meyers
4 Debbi Bosworth Lois Smith
7 Brian Bergheger William Gunst Betty Walter
8 Jill Bennis Judy Morrison
9 Claudia Burgener Claudia Weirman
11 Lindsay Galas Kristi Hamelberg David Morrison
12 Trilby Porter
13 Kathi Bosworth Judy Effinger Lindsay McColl
14 Michelle Davies
15 Kim Barnitz Rachel Catalano
16 Henry Graber
17 Kyle Nunemaker Melissa Stehlik
18 Ben Pardue
19 Judy Clifford Owen DeGrace Susie Sands
20 Dawn Feldt Miriam Handke Brett Pankau
21 Adam Fine Ruth Heidorn Dr Rich Wolf
22 Cynthia DeGrace Kristi Howland Peter Markuson
23 Debbie Hamilton Ron Lorenz 24 Rob Graber Jim Labunski Brian Strauch
25 John Goehl Nancy Oelssner Inez Sather
26 Nancy Choice Barb Gunderson Jay Starr
27 Karen Kusmierz Alan Weiger
28 Brian Gutierrez Nick Morel
February Anniversaries February C
elebrations Ned amp Jill Johnston 51 years - February 1st
Alan amp Kathi Bosworth 42 years - February 4th
Tim amp Linde Green 51 years - February 14th
Michael amp Donna Flock 20 years - February 19th
Wersquore on the Web stpeterselmhurstorg
Check us out on Facebook
Love God
Nurture Faith
Share Gifts
St Peterrsquos UCC 125 W Church St Elmhurst IL 60126
At St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ
we rejoice in our congregation which is
strengthened by diversity including diversity of
culture economic status age ethnicity race gender
sexual orientation marital status and physical
or mental ability We affirm that God is
glorified when we welcome all people to our
community of faith as Jesus did
It is our mission to ldquoLove God Nurture Faith
and Share Giftsrdquo No matter who you are or
where you are on lifersquos journey
you are welcome here
Worship at St Peterrsquos
Sunday Worship and Childrenrsquos Ministries Worship begins at 930am Childcare begins at 930am Communion is served on the first Sunday of each month Coffee amp Fellowship in the parish hall after worship
Office Hours 830am to 430pm Monday- Friday 630-530-6000 officestpeterselmhurstorg Our offices will be closed
Monday February 17th in observance of the Presidentsrsquo Day holiday
Would you like to receive your newsletter online Let us know your e-mail address and go paperless
Mus
ic M
inis
trie
s
Matthew Hogan Director of
Music Organist
From Matthew Hogan and Jennifer Petkus
Page 6 Cornerstone Newsletter
This month we will hear our Children and Youth choirs sing anthems about light Pretty typical for the Epiphany season but what does it mean for our children Think of a sun catcher The same light strikes the sun catcher but depending on the various prisms and angles of light the colors being reflected are different Our calling from God is similar God is the source of our light but each one of us will ultimately reflect different gifts that God has given us I know for a fact that one of my gifts is not drawing This became alarmingly clear when I was supposed to draw a lightbulb for one of our Disciple Zone groups Lucky for you there is no shred of evidence of that attempt and my lightbulb picture was bested by a 10 year old (thanks Ella) One of my gifts does happen to be music and Irsquom blessed to be able to share that gift with St Peterrsquos While working with our children and youth I am consistently inspired by their enthusiasm to share their light with the world around them They are excited to share the message that each of us is unique important and that we are never alone when we follow Jesus St Peterrsquos is blessed to have many people share their own gifts of music with our congregation week after week My guess is that there are even more of you out there So donrsquot hide your light under a bushel Let your unique sun catcher light shine with us Hear the Childrenrsquos Choir sing ldquoI Am the Lightrdquo on February 9th and the Youth Ensemble sing ldquoLiving in the Lightrdquo on February 16th There may even be some hymns with a ldquolightrdquo theme as well
How do I join E-mail or come see us any Sunday after church All are welcome Matthew Hogan matthewfhogangmailcom or Jennifer Petkus jenniferpetkusgmailcom
February 2020 Page 7
Jennifer Petkus Director of
Childrenrsquos Ministries
Childrenrsquos M
inistries From Jennifer Petkus I recently came across a fun way to use as a reminder to pray at all times of the day pet prayer rocks The concept is to place your pet rock in a location where you see it often and it reminds you to say a prayer During the first Disciple Zone of the new year our children made their own pet prayer rocks
Things like prayer reading the Bible worshipping God and going to church all help keep our hearts turned toward Jesus And when we turn our hearts to Jesus nothing can ever separate us from Godrsquos love
Disciple Zone
Light and Transfiguration
February 02 The Beatitudes Matthew 51-12 Theme Blessed
February 09 Worship and Justice Isaiah 581-12 Theme Help
February 16 Life with God Deuteronomy 3015-20 Theme Choices
February 23 Glory on the Mountain Exodus 2412-18 Theme Glory
6th amp 7th Grade Seekers
All 6th amp 7th grade youth are invited to join in the fun each Sunday morning in the Parlor to explore reform Old Testament
5th 6th 7th grades Mission Sundays
February 2 and 9 Valentines for Valor
22 DesignDecorate the
Valentines that we will give our communityrsquos first responders
29 Package and deliver cookies
Page 8 Cornerstone Newsletter
Confirmation Class 2019-2020 Confirmation Class Calendar
Check your emails for updates on class dates
February 02 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class
February 09 Trip to Trinity UCC
February 16 No Class February 23 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class
March 01 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class
March 08 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class
March 15 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class March 22 No Class spring break
March 29 No Class spring break If you have questions about Confirmation please contact Pastor Amanda at amcevillystpeterselmhurstorg or at 630-530-6000 x211
ESS (eighth seventh sixth youth)
ESS Upcoming Calendar
Sunday February 23 630pm Gathering (Change of date)
SYF (senior youth fellowship) SYF Upcoming Calendar
Sunday February 2 Sub Sale (beginning at 730am)
Saturday March 7-Sunday March 8 Lock-in (details coming)
Super Bowl Sub Sandwiches
The SYF Youth Sub Sales will be ready for pick-up on Sunday February 2 after church
SYF youth are asked to be at church at 730am to make sandwiches
Thank you to everyone who ordered a sub and donated to the SYF trip to Jubilee Farms and National Youth Event
Rev Amanda McEvilly
Con
firm
atio
n E
SS
SYF
Page 9
SYF Sum
mer Trip
February 2020
SYF (senior youth fellowship)
Summer Trip 2020
This summerrsquos SYF youth trip is exactly that ndash a summer trip Itrsquos part mission and part national youth gathering First an UPDATE on the mission part SYF will head to Clinton IL to work with Jubilee Farms a United Church of Christ farm and church in the Eastern Association of the Illinois Conference The farm is a farm with not only produce for the community but is also home to alpacas sheep and hens For more information check out httpjubileefarmsclintoncom Then the national youth gathering part Every 4 years the United Church of Christ gathers its youth for National Youth Event Itrsquos 4 days of worship workshops service fellowship and more with youth from all over the country When the UCC gathers it really gathers This will be a chance for our youth to not only explore faith but to also see the wider UCC and its diversity Over 3000 youth will descend on Purdue University on July 22-25 2020 for National Youth Event or NYE The basics of the SYF Summer 2020 Trip are this Who SYF high school including recently confirmed youth and graduated seniors When July 19-25 (Jubilee Farms will be July 19-22 then NYE begins July 22) What A chance to do service then join in fellowship with other UCC youth from all over the country Cost Is yet to be determined The deposit remains at $100 How Registration forms were sent via email (and posted on the SYF bulletin board in the Parish Hall) The form and a deposit of $100 will be due by February 23 Registration for NYE begins February 1 with a reduced rate so this time it is important all youth wishing to attend the trip turn in a deposit and registration form by the due date More information on NYE specific registration (roommates workshops etchellip) will come later If you have questions or want more information please see Pastor Amanda
Cornerstone Newsletter Page 10
Mis
sion
Th
ank
You
Adult Christian Care Reflects on 2019 As I closed out 2019 and looked back I was amazed by the kindness and faithful support for ACC from St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ All of us here wish we could find the perfect way to say thank you Whether it is a validation of our work a positive conversation during your weekly service or our Board Members Jean Misner and Julie Lundgren your generous spirit has touched us in more ways than we can count Also your generous donations are truly appreciated You truly emulate your mission of ldquoLove God Nurture Faith and Share Giftsrdquo Lastly Adult Christian Care was blessed by being chosen in December by the 100+ Women Who Care of Elmhurst as their final award recipient of 2019 Julie Lundgren our Board Member and a member of the 100+ WWC was instrumental in presenting our needs mission and our desire to expand our creative arts portion of our program Their donation will allow ACC the opportunity to rejuvenate its art program by replenishing much needed supplies purchase the ldquorightrdquo tools easels canvases and explore other forms of art media Art can help dementia and Alzheimerrsquos clientrsquos express thoughts emotions and share memories through painting drawing sculpting and other creative projects Creative arts do not eliminate the illness but stimulates the brain in new directions unlocking creativity communication and giving the client a sense of self and purpose In closing caring is such a part of who you all are at St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ and we hope you are aware of the difference you make for our clients Thank you and Happy New Year Kelli Comise OTRL CDP Executive Director Adult Christian Care
Adult Christian Care is a daycare program designed for adults with physical or cognitive impairments The program provides a safe environment for adults who still reside in their homes The program which is housed at Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran Church is a cooperative effort of local churches Adult Christian Care is one of the organizations Mission supports in our community
Cornerstone Newsletter
Ash W
ednesday and Lent February 2020 Page 15
Ash Wednesday
The Ash Wednesday service this year will be at 700pm at First Congregational UCC in Elmhurst on February 26 It will be a combined worship with Bethel St Peterrsquos and First Congregational United Churches of Christ Pastors from all three churches will be leading
We will also share Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes All St Peterrsquos members and friends are invited to attend this solemn worshipful gathering which begins the season of Lent The offering received will go to the Elmhurst Walk-in Assistance Network (EWAN)
Lent Book Study 2020
Sometimes the ldquorightrdquo book to lead for a group discussion doesnrsquot come easily I have a few in mind for my Lenten study this year and as soon as I have one chosen you all will be the first to know Till then this is my invitation for you all to join me and provide you with a few save the dates The Lenten study will be 4 gatherings beginning on Sunday March 1 The first gathering will begin at 6pm with a soup and salad potluck The remaining 3 gatherings ndash March 8 15 and 22 ndash will begin at 630pm All gatherings will end around 8pm Once the book is chosen I will get announcements in the bulletin on Facebook the website and sent out via email Then a sign-up sheet will be on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall to give me a heads up and to indicate what yoursquoll bring to the kick-off potluck For more information or any questions please see me Pastor Amanda
Cornerstone Newsletter Page 12
Mar
k Yo
ur C
alen
dar
Cornerstone Newsletter
Valentines for Valor
Please join us as we honor our first responders Elmhurst Police and Fire men and women this Valentinersquos Day We want to send our love and appreciation for their bravery dedication and protection throughout the year We are looking for bakers to provide two dozen freshly baked cookies Sunday February 9th delivered to church by 1030am We will arrange and package the cookies after church and deliver them to the 2 fire stations and police station with cards from the congregation Please sign up in the Parish Hall and contact Susie Sands (with any questions
Menrsquos Luncheon
The men of St Peterrsquos meet once every other month for lunch and fellowship on a Wednesday at 1145am They meet at Fresh Start or Prairie Cafeacute A sign up sheet is posted in the parish hall as a lunch date nears All men of the church are invited even though they call themselves ldquoretiredrdquo Mark these dates and enjoy good food good friends and good times Rides are available if you need a lift
February 12th at 1145am at Fresh Start Cafe - 1038 S York Rd Elmhurst
April 15th at 1145am at Prairie Cafeacute - 109 W Vallette St Elmhurst
St Peterrsquos Womenrsquos Mini-Retreat 2020 The Most Important Story You Will Ever Tell
Come join us for a morning with Jenny Riddle and an afternoon with Pastor Amanda
Saturday February 29th from 830am to 300pm Elmhurst College ndash Prospect Room
Look for a sign-up sheet soon
Jenny is a professional storyteller keynote speaker and communications consultant who delivers one-of-a-kind presentations and trainings She understands the power of story and great ideas to engage and inspire audiences toward actionable out-comes in business and in life
Jenny Riddle
Thanks and a Photo Finish February 2020 Page 17
Christmas Eve Family Service
Thank you to all who assisted with the Christmas Eve Family Service It was a wonderful service Our children and youth did a fantastic job Thank you parents children and youth for sharing your gifts with the congregation
Mission Sunday was January 19th 5th 6th 7th graders brought tasty snacks to share and served as hosts at the Coffee Hour after the worship service that day Thank you all
2020 Adult Mission Trip (February 8-15)
Please keep our Adult Mission Trip participants in your prayers as they travel to New Bern North Carolina to do home rehab work for the Fuller Center for Housing (Disaster Rebuilders) The St Peterrsquos Team
Scott Ahlgrim Dan Anderson
Joan Anderson Suzanne Berry
Claudia Burgener Dave Burgener Teresa Burns Lucas Fleege Brian Graves Craig Howard
Jim Labunski Susie Labunski Bob Maxwell Rev Amanda McEvilly Larry Nunamaker Bruce Paul Katie Paul Katheryn Rydz
Greg Rydz Kent Sands Susie Sands Tom Wood
ABBREVIATIONS CMA=Chicago Metropolitan Association DZ=Disciple Zone ESS=Eighth Seventh Sixth Grp=Group Mtg=Meeting SYF=Senior Youth Fellowship WOW=Without Warning (Alzheimer Group)
Group Leaders Please contact
the church office before
scheduling a meeting 2020
February Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2 Communion Sub Sandwich Delivery Soup Bowl of Caring 730 SYF Sub building 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers 1030 Mission Trip Mtg 1030 Youth Ensemble 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 St Peterrsquos Bells 11 Confirmation Class
3 6 Leo Club
4 5 7 Youth Committee
6 930 Little Library Team 7 Senior Choir
7 2 Private Service
8 Adult Mission Trip Begins
9 Valentines for Valor 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers
1030 Youth Bell Choir 1030 Social Justice Team Confirmation Class trip to
Trinity UCC
3 WOW Alzheimer Grp
10 6 Leo Club
11 12 930 Knitters 1145 Menrsquos Lunch at Fresh Start Cafeacute 7 Senior Choir
13 9-3 CMA
14 3 Brownies 55449
15 Adult Mission Trip Ends
16 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZ Seekers 11 Youth Ensemble 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 St Peterrsquos Bells
17
Offices Closed
18 7 Boards 8 Council
19 915 Cut-Ups
20 7 Senior Choir
21 3 Daisies 55250
22
23 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers 1030 Youth Bell Choir 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 Confirmation Class 630 ESS
24 7 Emmaus Grp
25 26 Ash Wednesday 7 Service at 1st Congregational UCC with Bethel UCC amp St Peterrsquos
27 10 WOW Alzheimer Grp 12 Rush Staff
28 3 Daisies 56015
29 830 - 300 Mini Womenrsquos Retreat at Elmhurst College
Newsletter Deadline
Pantry Collection
Food Canned Goods Non-Food Toilet Tissue
Items may be brought to the grocery cart in the Parish Hall Orhellip Checks may be
made out to ldquoSt Peterrsquosrdquo with ldquoFood Pantryrdquo on the memo line
Please DO NOT bring expired or
out-of-date foods
February Birthdays
February 2020 Page 19
1 George Amerio
2 Cindy Thornton
3 Cindy Boehm Wayne Meyers
4 Debbi Bosworth Lois Smith
7 Brian Bergheger William Gunst Betty Walter
8 Jill Bennis Judy Morrison
9 Claudia Burgener Claudia Weirman
11 Lindsay Galas Kristi Hamelberg David Morrison
12 Trilby Porter
13 Kathi Bosworth Judy Effinger Lindsay McColl
14 Michelle Davies
15 Kim Barnitz Rachel Catalano
16 Henry Graber
17 Kyle Nunemaker Melissa Stehlik
18 Ben Pardue
19 Judy Clifford Owen DeGrace Susie Sands
20 Dawn Feldt Miriam Handke Brett Pankau
21 Adam Fine Ruth Heidorn Dr Rich Wolf
22 Cynthia DeGrace Kristi Howland Peter Markuson
23 Debbie Hamilton Ron Lorenz 24 Rob Graber Jim Labunski Brian Strauch
25 John Goehl Nancy Oelssner Inez Sather
26 Nancy Choice Barb Gunderson Jay Starr
27 Karen Kusmierz Alan Weiger
28 Brian Gutierrez Nick Morel
February Anniversaries February C
elebrations Ned amp Jill Johnston 51 years - February 1st
Alan amp Kathi Bosworth 42 years - February 4th
Tim amp Linde Green 51 years - February 14th
Michael amp Donna Flock 20 years - February 19th
Wersquore on the Web stpeterselmhurstorg
Check us out on Facebook
Love God
Nurture Faith
Share Gifts
St Peterrsquos UCC 125 W Church St Elmhurst IL 60126
At St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ
we rejoice in our congregation which is
strengthened by diversity including diversity of
culture economic status age ethnicity race gender
sexual orientation marital status and physical
or mental ability We affirm that God is
glorified when we welcome all people to our
community of faith as Jesus did
It is our mission to ldquoLove God Nurture Faith
and Share Giftsrdquo No matter who you are or
where you are on lifersquos journey
you are welcome here
Worship at St Peterrsquos
Sunday Worship and Childrenrsquos Ministries Worship begins at 930am Childcare begins at 930am Communion is served on the first Sunday of each month Coffee amp Fellowship in the parish hall after worship
Office Hours 830am to 430pm Monday- Friday 630-530-6000 officestpeterselmhurstorg Our offices will be closed
Monday February 17th in observance of the Presidentsrsquo Day holiday
Would you like to receive your newsletter online Let us know your e-mail address and go paperless
February 2020 Page 7
Jennifer Petkus Director of
Childrenrsquos Ministries
Childrenrsquos M
inistries From Jennifer Petkus I recently came across a fun way to use as a reminder to pray at all times of the day pet prayer rocks The concept is to place your pet rock in a location where you see it often and it reminds you to say a prayer During the first Disciple Zone of the new year our children made their own pet prayer rocks
Things like prayer reading the Bible worshipping God and going to church all help keep our hearts turned toward Jesus And when we turn our hearts to Jesus nothing can ever separate us from Godrsquos love
Disciple Zone
Light and Transfiguration
February 02 The Beatitudes Matthew 51-12 Theme Blessed
February 09 Worship and Justice Isaiah 581-12 Theme Help
February 16 Life with God Deuteronomy 3015-20 Theme Choices
February 23 Glory on the Mountain Exodus 2412-18 Theme Glory
6th amp 7th Grade Seekers
All 6th amp 7th grade youth are invited to join in the fun each Sunday morning in the Parlor to explore reform Old Testament
5th 6th 7th grades Mission Sundays
February 2 and 9 Valentines for Valor
22 DesignDecorate the
Valentines that we will give our communityrsquos first responders
29 Package and deliver cookies
Page 8 Cornerstone Newsletter
Confirmation Class 2019-2020 Confirmation Class Calendar
Check your emails for updates on class dates
February 02 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class
February 09 Trip to Trinity UCC
February 16 No Class February 23 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class
March 01 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class
March 08 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class
March 15 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class March 22 No Class spring break
March 29 No Class spring break If you have questions about Confirmation please contact Pastor Amanda at amcevillystpeterselmhurstorg or at 630-530-6000 x211
ESS (eighth seventh sixth youth)
ESS Upcoming Calendar
Sunday February 23 630pm Gathering (Change of date)
SYF (senior youth fellowship) SYF Upcoming Calendar
Sunday February 2 Sub Sale (beginning at 730am)
Saturday March 7-Sunday March 8 Lock-in (details coming)
Super Bowl Sub Sandwiches
The SYF Youth Sub Sales will be ready for pick-up on Sunday February 2 after church
SYF youth are asked to be at church at 730am to make sandwiches
Thank you to everyone who ordered a sub and donated to the SYF trip to Jubilee Farms and National Youth Event
Rev Amanda McEvilly
Con
firm
atio
n E
SS
SYF
Page 9
SYF Sum
mer Trip
February 2020
SYF (senior youth fellowship)
Summer Trip 2020
This summerrsquos SYF youth trip is exactly that ndash a summer trip Itrsquos part mission and part national youth gathering First an UPDATE on the mission part SYF will head to Clinton IL to work with Jubilee Farms a United Church of Christ farm and church in the Eastern Association of the Illinois Conference The farm is a farm with not only produce for the community but is also home to alpacas sheep and hens For more information check out httpjubileefarmsclintoncom Then the national youth gathering part Every 4 years the United Church of Christ gathers its youth for National Youth Event Itrsquos 4 days of worship workshops service fellowship and more with youth from all over the country When the UCC gathers it really gathers This will be a chance for our youth to not only explore faith but to also see the wider UCC and its diversity Over 3000 youth will descend on Purdue University on July 22-25 2020 for National Youth Event or NYE The basics of the SYF Summer 2020 Trip are this Who SYF high school including recently confirmed youth and graduated seniors When July 19-25 (Jubilee Farms will be July 19-22 then NYE begins July 22) What A chance to do service then join in fellowship with other UCC youth from all over the country Cost Is yet to be determined The deposit remains at $100 How Registration forms were sent via email (and posted on the SYF bulletin board in the Parish Hall) The form and a deposit of $100 will be due by February 23 Registration for NYE begins February 1 with a reduced rate so this time it is important all youth wishing to attend the trip turn in a deposit and registration form by the due date More information on NYE specific registration (roommates workshops etchellip) will come later If you have questions or want more information please see Pastor Amanda
Cornerstone Newsletter Page 10
Mis
sion
Th
ank
You
Adult Christian Care Reflects on 2019 As I closed out 2019 and looked back I was amazed by the kindness and faithful support for ACC from St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ All of us here wish we could find the perfect way to say thank you Whether it is a validation of our work a positive conversation during your weekly service or our Board Members Jean Misner and Julie Lundgren your generous spirit has touched us in more ways than we can count Also your generous donations are truly appreciated You truly emulate your mission of ldquoLove God Nurture Faith and Share Giftsrdquo Lastly Adult Christian Care was blessed by being chosen in December by the 100+ Women Who Care of Elmhurst as their final award recipient of 2019 Julie Lundgren our Board Member and a member of the 100+ WWC was instrumental in presenting our needs mission and our desire to expand our creative arts portion of our program Their donation will allow ACC the opportunity to rejuvenate its art program by replenishing much needed supplies purchase the ldquorightrdquo tools easels canvases and explore other forms of art media Art can help dementia and Alzheimerrsquos clientrsquos express thoughts emotions and share memories through painting drawing sculpting and other creative projects Creative arts do not eliminate the illness but stimulates the brain in new directions unlocking creativity communication and giving the client a sense of self and purpose In closing caring is such a part of who you all are at St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ and we hope you are aware of the difference you make for our clients Thank you and Happy New Year Kelli Comise OTRL CDP Executive Director Adult Christian Care
Adult Christian Care is a daycare program designed for adults with physical or cognitive impairments The program provides a safe environment for adults who still reside in their homes The program which is housed at Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran Church is a cooperative effort of local churches Adult Christian Care is one of the organizations Mission supports in our community
Cornerstone Newsletter
Ash W
ednesday and Lent February 2020 Page 15
Ash Wednesday
The Ash Wednesday service this year will be at 700pm at First Congregational UCC in Elmhurst on February 26 It will be a combined worship with Bethel St Peterrsquos and First Congregational United Churches of Christ Pastors from all three churches will be leading
We will also share Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes All St Peterrsquos members and friends are invited to attend this solemn worshipful gathering which begins the season of Lent The offering received will go to the Elmhurst Walk-in Assistance Network (EWAN)
Lent Book Study 2020
Sometimes the ldquorightrdquo book to lead for a group discussion doesnrsquot come easily I have a few in mind for my Lenten study this year and as soon as I have one chosen you all will be the first to know Till then this is my invitation for you all to join me and provide you with a few save the dates The Lenten study will be 4 gatherings beginning on Sunday March 1 The first gathering will begin at 6pm with a soup and salad potluck The remaining 3 gatherings ndash March 8 15 and 22 ndash will begin at 630pm All gatherings will end around 8pm Once the book is chosen I will get announcements in the bulletin on Facebook the website and sent out via email Then a sign-up sheet will be on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall to give me a heads up and to indicate what yoursquoll bring to the kick-off potluck For more information or any questions please see me Pastor Amanda
Cornerstone Newsletter Page 12
Mar
k Yo
ur C
alen
dar
Cornerstone Newsletter
Valentines for Valor
Please join us as we honor our first responders Elmhurst Police and Fire men and women this Valentinersquos Day We want to send our love and appreciation for their bravery dedication and protection throughout the year We are looking for bakers to provide two dozen freshly baked cookies Sunday February 9th delivered to church by 1030am We will arrange and package the cookies after church and deliver them to the 2 fire stations and police station with cards from the congregation Please sign up in the Parish Hall and contact Susie Sands (with any questions
Menrsquos Luncheon
The men of St Peterrsquos meet once every other month for lunch and fellowship on a Wednesday at 1145am They meet at Fresh Start or Prairie Cafeacute A sign up sheet is posted in the parish hall as a lunch date nears All men of the church are invited even though they call themselves ldquoretiredrdquo Mark these dates and enjoy good food good friends and good times Rides are available if you need a lift
February 12th at 1145am at Fresh Start Cafe - 1038 S York Rd Elmhurst
April 15th at 1145am at Prairie Cafeacute - 109 W Vallette St Elmhurst
St Peterrsquos Womenrsquos Mini-Retreat 2020 The Most Important Story You Will Ever Tell
Come join us for a morning with Jenny Riddle and an afternoon with Pastor Amanda
Saturday February 29th from 830am to 300pm Elmhurst College ndash Prospect Room
Look for a sign-up sheet soon
Jenny is a professional storyteller keynote speaker and communications consultant who delivers one-of-a-kind presentations and trainings She understands the power of story and great ideas to engage and inspire audiences toward actionable out-comes in business and in life
Jenny Riddle
Thanks and a Photo Finish February 2020 Page 17
Christmas Eve Family Service
Thank you to all who assisted with the Christmas Eve Family Service It was a wonderful service Our children and youth did a fantastic job Thank you parents children and youth for sharing your gifts with the congregation
Mission Sunday was January 19th 5th 6th 7th graders brought tasty snacks to share and served as hosts at the Coffee Hour after the worship service that day Thank you all
2020 Adult Mission Trip (February 8-15)
Please keep our Adult Mission Trip participants in your prayers as they travel to New Bern North Carolina to do home rehab work for the Fuller Center for Housing (Disaster Rebuilders) The St Peterrsquos Team
Scott Ahlgrim Dan Anderson
Joan Anderson Suzanne Berry
Claudia Burgener Dave Burgener Teresa Burns Lucas Fleege Brian Graves Craig Howard
Jim Labunski Susie Labunski Bob Maxwell Rev Amanda McEvilly Larry Nunamaker Bruce Paul Katie Paul Katheryn Rydz
Greg Rydz Kent Sands Susie Sands Tom Wood
ABBREVIATIONS CMA=Chicago Metropolitan Association DZ=Disciple Zone ESS=Eighth Seventh Sixth Grp=Group Mtg=Meeting SYF=Senior Youth Fellowship WOW=Without Warning (Alzheimer Group)
Group Leaders Please contact
the church office before
scheduling a meeting 2020
February Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2 Communion Sub Sandwich Delivery Soup Bowl of Caring 730 SYF Sub building 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers 1030 Mission Trip Mtg 1030 Youth Ensemble 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 St Peterrsquos Bells 11 Confirmation Class
3 6 Leo Club
4 5 7 Youth Committee
6 930 Little Library Team 7 Senior Choir
7 2 Private Service
8 Adult Mission Trip Begins
9 Valentines for Valor 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers
1030 Youth Bell Choir 1030 Social Justice Team Confirmation Class trip to
Trinity UCC
3 WOW Alzheimer Grp
10 6 Leo Club
11 12 930 Knitters 1145 Menrsquos Lunch at Fresh Start Cafeacute 7 Senior Choir
13 9-3 CMA
14 3 Brownies 55449
15 Adult Mission Trip Ends
16 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZ Seekers 11 Youth Ensemble 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 St Peterrsquos Bells
17
Offices Closed
18 7 Boards 8 Council
19 915 Cut-Ups
20 7 Senior Choir
21 3 Daisies 55250
22
23 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers 1030 Youth Bell Choir 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 Confirmation Class 630 ESS
24 7 Emmaus Grp
25 26 Ash Wednesday 7 Service at 1st Congregational UCC with Bethel UCC amp St Peterrsquos
27 10 WOW Alzheimer Grp 12 Rush Staff
28 3 Daisies 56015
29 830 - 300 Mini Womenrsquos Retreat at Elmhurst College
Newsletter Deadline
Pantry Collection
Food Canned Goods Non-Food Toilet Tissue
Items may be brought to the grocery cart in the Parish Hall Orhellip Checks may be
made out to ldquoSt Peterrsquosrdquo with ldquoFood Pantryrdquo on the memo line
Please DO NOT bring expired or
out-of-date foods
February Birthdays
February 2020 Page 19
1 George Amerio
2 Cindy Thornton
3 Cindy Boehm Wayne Meyers
4 Debbi Bosworth Lois Smith
7 Brian Bergheger William Gunst Betty Walter
8 Jill Bennis Judy Morrison
9 Claudia Burgener Claudia Weirman
11 Lindsay Galas Kristi Hamelberg David Morrison
12 Trilby Porter
13 Kathi Bosworth Judy Effinger Lindsay McColl
14 Michelle Davies
15 Kim Barnitz Rachel Catalano
16 Henry Graber
17 Kyle Nunemaker Melissa Stehlik
18 Ben Pardue
19 Judy Clifford Owen DeGrace Susie Sands
20 Dawn Feldt Miriam Handke Brett Pankau
21 Adam Fine Ruth Heidorn Dr Rich Wolf
22 Cynthia DeGrace Kristi Howland Peter Markuson
23 Debbie Hamilton Ron Lorenz 24 Rob Graber Jim Labunski Brian Strauch
25 John Goehl Nancy Oelssner Inez Sather
26 Nancy Choice Barb Gunderson Jay Starr
27 Karen Kusmierz Alan Weiger
28 Brian Gutierrez Nick Morel
February Anniversaries February C
elebrations Ned amp Jill Johnston 51 years - February 1st
Alan amp Kathi Bosworth 42 years - February 4th
Tim amp Linde Green 51 years - February 14th
Michael amp Donna Flock 20 years - February 19th
Wersquore on the Web stpeterselmhurstorg
Check us out on Facebook
Love God
Nurture Faith
Share Gifts
St Peterrsquos UCC 125 W Church St Elmhurst IL 60126
At St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ
we rejoice in our congregation which is
strengthened by diversity including diversity of
culture economic status age ethnicity race gender
sexual orientation marital status and physical
or mental ability We affirm that God is
glorified when we welcome all people to our
community of faith as Jesus did
It is our mission to ldquoLove God Nurture Faith
and Share Giftsrdquo No matter who you are or
where you are on lifersquos journey
you are welcome here
Worship at St Peterrsquos
Sunday Worship and Childrenrsquos Ministries Worship begins at 930am Childcare begins at 930am Communion is served on the first Sunday of each month Coffee amp Fellowship in the parish hall after worship
Office Hours 830am to 430pm Monday- Friday 630-530-6000 officestpeterselmhurstorg Our offices will be closed
Monday February 17th in observance of the Presidentsrsquo Day holiday
Would you like to receive your newsletter online Let us know your e-mail address and go paperless
Page 8 Cornerstone Newsletter
Confirmation Class 2019-2020 Confirmation Class Calendar
Check your emails for updates on class dates
February 02 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class
February 09 Trip to Trinity UCC
February 16 No Class February 23 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class
March 01 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class
March 08 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class
March 15 11am in Youth Room Confirmation Class March 22 No Class spring break
March 29 No Class spring break If you have questions about Confirmation please contact Pastor Amanda at amcevillystpeterselmhurstorg or at 630-530-6000 x211
ESS (eighth seventh sixth youth)
ESS Upcoming Calendar
Sunday February 23 630pm Gathering (Change of date)
SYF (senior youth fellowship) SYF Upcoming Calendar
Sunday February 2 Sub Sale (beginning at 730am)
Saturday March 7-Sunday March 8 Lock-in (details coming)
Super Bowl Sub Sandwiches
The SYF Youth Sub Sales will be ready for pick-up on Sunday February 2 after church
SYF youth are asked to be at church at 730am to make sandwiches
Thank you to everyone who ordered a sub and donated to the SYF trip to Jubilee Farms and National Youth Event
Rev Amanda McEvilly
Con
firm
atio
n E
SS
SYF
Page 9
SYF Sum
mer Trip
February 2020
SYF (senior youth fellowship)
Summer Trip 2020
This summerrsquos SYF youth trip is exactly that ndash a summer trip Itrsquos part mission and part national youth gathering First an UPDATE on the mission part SYF will head to Clinton IL to work with Jubilee Farms a United Church of Christ farm and church in the Eastern Association of the Illinois Conference The farm is a farm with not only produce for the community but is also home to alpacas sheep and hens For more information check out httpjubileefarmsclintoncom Then the national youth gathering part Every 4 years the United Church of Christ gathers its youth for National Youth Event Itrsquos 4 days of worship workshops service fellowship and more with youth from all over the country When the UCC gathers it really gathers This will be a chance for our youth to not only explore faith but to also see the wider UCC and its diversity Over 3000 youth will descend on Purdue University on July 22-25 2020 for National Youth Event or NYE The basics of the SYF Summer 2020 Trip are this Who SYF high school including recently confirmed youth and graduated seniors When July 19-25 (Jubilee Farms will be July 19-22 then NYE begins July 22) What A chance to do service then join in fellowship with other UCC youth from all over the country Cost Is yet to be determined The deposit remains at $100 How Registration forms were sent via email (and posted on the SYF bulletin board in the Parish Hall) The form and a deposit of $100 will be due by February 23 Registration for NYE begins February 1 with a reduced rate so this time it is important all youth wishing to attend the trip turn in a deposit and registration form by the due date More information on NYE specific registration (roommates workshops etchellip) will come later If you have questions or want more information please see Pastor Amanda
Cornerstone Newsletter Page 10
Mis
sion
Th
ank
You
Adult Christian Care Reflects on 2019 As I closed out 2019 and looked back I was amazed by the kindness and faithful support for ACC from St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ All of us here wish we could find the perfect way to say thank you Whether it is a validation of our work a positive conversation during your weekly service or our Board Members Jean Misner and Julie Lundgren your generous spirit has touched us in more ways than we can count Also your generous donations are truly appreciated You truly emulate your mission of ldquoLove God Nurture Faith and Share Giftsrdquo Lastly Adult Christian Care was blessed by being chosen in December by the 100+ Women Who Care of Elmhurst as their final award recipient of 2019 Julie Lundgren our Board Member and a member of the 100+ WWC was instrumental in presenting our needs mission and our desire to expand our creative arts portion of our program Their donation will allow ACC the opportunity to rejuvenate its art program by replenishing much needed supplies purchase the ldquorightrdquo tools easels canvases and explore other forms of art media Art can help dementia and Alzheimerrsquos clientrsquos express thoughts emotions and share memories through painting drawing sculpting and other creative projects Creative arts do not eliminate the illness but stimulates the brain in new directions unlocking creativity communication and giving the client a sense of self and purpose In closing caring is such a part of who you all are at St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ and we hope you are aware of the difference you make for our clients Thank you and Happy New Year Kelli Comise OTRL CDP Executive Director Adult Christian Care
Adult Christian Care is a daycare program designed for adults with physical or cognitive impairments The program provides a safe environment for adults who still reside in their homes The program which is housed at Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran Church is a cooperative effort of local churches Adult Christian Care is one of the organizations Mission supports in our community
Cornerstone Newsletter
Ash W
ednesday and Lent February 2020 Page 15
Ash Wednesday
The Ash Wednesday service this year will be at 700pm at First Congregational UCC in Elmhurst on February 26 It will be a combined worship with Bethel St Peterrsquos and First Congregational United Churches of Christ Pastors from all three churches will be leading
We will also share Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes All St Peterrsquos members and friends are invited to attend this solemn worshipful gathering which begins the season of Lent The offering received will go to the Elmhurst Walk-in Assistance Network (EWAN)
Lent Book Study 2020
Sometimes the ldquorightrdquo book to lead for a group discussion doesnrsquot come easily I have a few in mind for my Lenten study this year and as soon as I have one chosen you all will be the first to know Till then this is my invitation for you all to join me and provide you with a few save the dates The Lenten study will be 4 gatherings beginning on Sunday March 1 The first gathering will begin at 6pm with a soup and salad potluck The remaining 3 gatherings ndash March 8 15 and 22 ndash will begin at 630pm All gatherings will end around 8pm Once the book is chosen I will get announcements in the bulletin on Facebook the website and sent out via email Then a sign-up sheet will be on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall to give me a heads up and to indicate what yoursquoll bring to the kick-off potluck For more information or any questions please see me Pastor Amanda
Cornerstone Newsletter Page 12
Mar
k Yo
ur C
alen
dar
Cornerstone Newsletter
Valentines for Valor
Please join us as we honor our first responders Elmhurst Police and Fire men and women this Valentinersquos Day We want to send our love and appreciation for their bravery dedication and protection throughout the year We are looking for bakers to provide two dozen freshly baked cookies Sunday February 9th delivered to church by 1030am We will arrange and package the cookies after church and deliver them to the 2 fire stations and police station with cards from the congregation Please sign up in the Parish Hall and contact Susie Sands (with any questions
Menrsquos Luncheon
The men of St Peterrsquos meet once every other month for lunch and fellowship on a Wednesday at 1145am They meet at Fresh Start or Prairie Cafeacute A sign up sheet is posted in the parish hall as a lunch date nears All men of the church are invited even though they call themselves ldquoretiredrdquo Mark these dates and enjoy good food good friends and good times Rides are available if you need a lift
February 12th at 1145am at Fresh Start Cafe - 1038 S York Rd Elmhurst
April 15th at 1145am at Prairie Cafeacute - 109 W Vallette St Elmhurst
St Peterrsquos Womenrsquos Mini-Retreat 2020 The Most Important Story You Will Ever Tell
Come join us for a morning with Jenny Riddle and an afternoon with Pastor Amanda
Saturday February 29th from 830am to 300pm Elmhurst College ndash Prospect Room
Look for a sign-up sheet soon
Jenny is a professional storyteller keynote speaker and communications consultant who delivers one-of-a-kind presentations and trainings She understands the power of story and great ideas to engage and inspire audiences toward actionable out-comes in business and in life
Jenny Riddle
Thanks and a Photo Finish February 2020 Page 17
Christmas Eve Family Service
Thank you to all who assisted with the Christmas Eve Family Service It was a wonderful service Our children and youth did a fantastic job Thank you parents children and youth for sharing your gifts with the congregation
Mission Sunday was January 19th 5th 6th 7th graders brought tasty snacks to share and served as hosts at the Coffee Hour after the worship service that day Thank you all
2020 Adult Mission Trip (February 8-15)
Please keep our Adult Mission Trip participants in your prayers as they travel to New Bern North Carolina to do home rehab work for the Fuller Center for Housing (Disaster Rebuilders) The St Peterrsquos Team
Scott Ahlgrim Dan Anderson
Joan Anderson Suzanne Berry
Claudia Burgener Dave Burgener Teresa Burns Lucas Fleege Brian Graves Craig Howard
Jim Labunski Susie Labunski Bob Maxwell Rev Amanda McEvilly Larry Nunamaker Bruce Paul Katie Paul Katheryn Rydz
Greg Rydz Kent Sands Susie Sands Tom Wood
ABBREVIATIONS CMA=Chicago Metropolitan Association DZ=Disciple Zone ESS=Eighth Seventh Sixth Grp=Group Mtg=Meeting SYF=Senior Youth Fellowship WOW=Without Warning (Alzheimer Group)
Group Leaders Please contact
the church office before
scheduling a meeting 2020
February Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2 Communion Sub Sandwich Delivery Soup Bowl of Caring 730 SYF Sub building 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers 1030 Mission Trip Mtg 1030 Youth Ensemble 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 St Peterrsquos Bells 11 Confirmation Class
3 6 Leo Club
4 5 7 Youth Committee
6 930 Little Library Team 7 Senior Choir
7 2 Private Service
8 Adult Mission Trip Begins
9 Valentines for Valor 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers
1030 Youth Bell Choir 1030 Social Justice Team Confirmation Class trip to
Trinity UCC
3 WOW Alzheimer Grp
10 6 Leo Club
11 12 930 Knitters 1145 Menrsquos Lunch at Fresh Start Cafeacute 7 Senior Choir
13 9-3 CMA
14 3 Brownies 55449
15 Adult Mission Trip Ends
16 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZ Seekers 11 Youth Ensemble 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 St Peterrsquos Bells
17
Offices Closed
18 7 Boards 8 Council
19 915 Cut-Ups
20 7 Senior Choir
21 3 Daisies 55250
22
23 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers 1030 Youth Bell Choir 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 Confirmation Class 630 ESS
24 7 Emmaus Grp
25 26 Ash Wednesday 7 Service at 1st Congregational UCC with Bethel UCC amp St Peterrsquos
27 10 WOW Alzheimer Grp 12 Rush Staff
28 3 Daisies 56015
29 830 - 300 Mini Womenrsquos Retreat at Elmhurst College
Newsletter Deadline
Pantry Collection
Food Canned Goods Non-Food Toilet Tissue
Items may be brought to the grocery cart in the Parish Hall Orhellip Checks may be
made out to ldquoSt Peterrsquosrdquo with ldquoFood Pantryrdquo on the memo line
Please DO NOT bring expired or
out-of-date foods
February Birthdays
February 2020 Page 19
1 George Amerio
2 Cindy Thornton
3 Cindy Boehm Wayne Meyers
4 Debbi Bosworth Lois Smith
7 Brian Bergheger William Gunst Betty Walter
8 Jill Bennis Judy Morrison
9 Claudia Burgener Claudia Weirman
11 Lindsay Galas Kristi Hamelberg David Morrison
12 Trilby Porter
13 Kathi Bosworth Judy Effinger Lindsay McColl
14 Michelle Davies
15 Kim Barnitz Rachel Catalano
16 Henry Graber
17 Kyle Nunemaker Melissa Stehlik
18 Ben Pardue
19 Judy Clifford Owen DeGrace Susie Sands
20 Dawn Feldt Miriam Handke Brett Pankau
21 Adam Fine Ruth Heidorn Dr Rich Wolf
22 Cynthia DeGrace Kristi Howland Peter Markuson
23 Debbie Hamilton Ron Lorenz 24 Rob Graber Jim Labunski Brian Strauch
25 John Goehl Nancy Oelssner Inez Sather
26 Nancy Choice Barb Gunderson Jay Starr
27 Karen Kusmierz Alan Weiger
28 Brian Gutierrez Nick Morel
February Anniversaries February C
elebrations Ned amp Jill Johnston 51 years - February 1st
Alan amp Kathi Bosworth 42 years - February 4th
Tim amp Linde Green 51 years - February 14th
Michael amp Donna Flock 20 years - February 19th
Wersquore on the Web stpeterselmhurstorg
Check us out on Facebook
Love God
Nurture Faith
Share Gifts
St Peterrsquos UCC 125 W Church St Elmhurst IL 60126
At St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ
we rejoice in our congregation which is
strengthened by diversity including diversity of
culture economic status age ethnicity race gender
sexual orientation marital status and physical
or mental ability We affirm that God is
glorified when we welcome all people to our
community of faith as Jesus did
It is our mission to ldquoLove God Nurture Faith
and Share Giftsrdquo No matter who you are or
where you are on lifersquos journey
you are welcome here
Worship at St Peterrsquos
Sunday Worship and Childrenrsquos Ministries Worship begins at 930am Childcare begins at 930am Communion is served on the first Sunday of each month Coffee amp Fellowship in the parish hall after worship
Office Hours 830am to 430pm Monday- Friday 630-530-6000 officestpeterselmhurstorg Our offices will be closed
Monday February 17th in observance of the Presidentsrsquo Day holiday
Would you like to receive your newsletter online Let us know your e-mail address and go paperless
Page 9
SYF Sum
mer Trip
February 2020
SYF (senior youth fellowship)
Summer Trip 2020
This summerrsquos SYF youth trip is exactly that ndash a summer trip Itrsquos part mission and part national youth gathering First an UPDATE on the mission part SYF will head to Clinton IL to work with Jubilee Farms a United Church of Christ farm and church in the Eastern Association of the Illinois Conference The farm is a farm with not only produce for the community but is also home to alpacas sheep and hens For more information check out httpjubileefarmsclintoncom Then the national youth gathering part Every 4 years the United Church of Christ gathers its youth for National Youth Event Itrsquos 4 days of worship workshops service fellowship and more with youth from all over the country When the UCC gathers it really gathers This will be a chance for our youth to not only explore faith but to also see the wider UCC and its diversity Over 3000 youth will descend on Purdue University on July 22-25 2020 for National Youth Event or NYE The basics of the SYF Summer 2020 Trip are this Who SYF high school including recently confirmed youth and graduated seniors When July 19-25 (Jubilee Farms will be July 19-22 then NYE begins July 22) What A chance to do service then join in fellowship with other UCC youth from all over the country Cost Is yet to be determined The deposit remains at $100 How Registration forms were sent via email (and posted on the SYF bulletin board in the Parish Hall) The form and a deposit of $100 will be due by February 23 Registration for NYE begins February 1 with a reduced rate so this time it is important all youth wishing to attend the trip turn in a deposit and registration form by the due date More information on NYE specific registration (roommates workshops etchellip) will come later If you have questions or want more information please see Pastor Amanda
Cornerstone Newsletter Page 10
Mis
sion
Th
ank
You
Adult Christian Care Reflects on 2019 As I closed out 2019 and looked back I was amazed by the kindness and faithful support for ACC from St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ All of us here wish we could find the perfect way to say thank you Whether it is a validation of our work a positive conversation during your weekly service or our Board Members Jean Misner and Julie Lundgren your generous spirit has touched us in more ways than we can count Also your generous donations are truly appreciated You truly emulate your mission of ldquoLove God Nurture Faith and Share Giftsrdquo Lastly Adult Christian Care was blessed by being chosen in December by the 100+ Women Who Care of Elmhurst as their final award recipient of 2019 Julie Lundgren our Board Member and a member of the 100+ WWC was instrumental in presenting our needs mission and our desire to expand our creative arts portion of our program Their donation will allow ACC the opportunity to rejuvenate its art program by replenishing much needed supplies purchase the ldquorightrdquo tools easels canvases and explore other forms of art media Art can help dementia and Alzheimerrsquos clientrsquos express thoughts emotions and share memories through painting drawing sculpting and other creative projects Creative arts do not eliminate the illness but stimulates the brain in new directions unlocking creativity communication and giving the client a sense of self and purpose In closing caring is such a part of who you all are at St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ and we hope you are aware of the difference you make for our clients Thank you and Happy New Year Kelli Comise OTRL CDP Executive Director Adult Christian Care
Adult Christian Care is a daycare program designed for adults with physical or cognitive impairments The program provides a safe environment for adults who still reside in their homes The program which is housed at Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran Church is a cooperative effort of local churches Adult Christian Care is one of the organizations Mission supports in our community
Cornerstone Newsletter
Ash W
ednesday and Lent February 2020 Page 15
Ash Wednesday
The Ash Wednesday service this year will be at 700pm at First Congregational UCC in Elmhurst on February 26 It will be a combined worship with Bethel St Peterrsquos and First Congregational United Churches of Christ Pastors from all three churches will be leading
We will also share Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes All St Peterrsquos members and friends are invited to attend this solemn worshipful gathering which begins the season of Lent The offering received will go to the Elmhurst Walk-in Assistance Network (EWAN)
Lent Book Study 2020
Sometimes the ldquorightrdquo book to lead for a group discussion doesnrsquot come easily I have a few in mind for my Lenten study this year and as soon as I have one chosen you all will be the first to know Till then this is my invitation for you all to join me and provide you with a few save the dates The Lenten study will be 4 gatherings beginning on Sunday March 1 The first gathering will begin at 6pm with a soup and salad potluck The remaining 3 gatherings ndash March 8 15 and 22 ndash will begin at 630pm All gatherings will end around 8pm Once the book is chosen I will get announcements in the bulletin on Facebook the website and sent out via email Then a sign-up sheet will be on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall to give me a heads up and to indicate what yoursquoll bring to the kick-off potluck For more information or any questions please see me Pastor Amanda
Cornerstone Newsletter Page 12
Mar
k Yo
ur C
alen
dar
Cornerstone Newsletter
Valentines for Valor
Please join us as we honor our first responders Elmhurst Police and Fire men and women this Valentinersquos Day We want to send our love and appreciation for their bravery dedication and protection throughout the year We are looking for bakers to provide two dozen freshly baked cookies Sunday February 9th delivered to church by 1030am We will arrange and package the cookies after church and deliver them to the 2 fire stations and police station with cards from the congregation Please sign up in the Parish Hall and contact Susie Sands (with any questions
Menrsquos Luncheon
The men of St Peterrsquos meet once every other month for lunch and fellowship on a Wednesday at 1145am They meet at Fresh Start or Prairie Cafeacute A sign up sheet is posted in the parish hall as a lunch date nears All men of the church are invited even though they call themselves ldquoretiredrdquo Mark these dates and enjoy good food good friends and good times Rides are available if you need a lift
February 12th at 1145am at Fresh Start Cafe - 1038 S York Rd Elmhurst
April 15th at 1145am at Prairie Cafeacute - 109 W Vallette St Elmhurst
St Peterrsquos Womenrsquos Mini-Retreat 2020 The Most Important Story You Will Ever Tell
Come join us for a morning with Jenny Riddle and an afternoon with Pastor Amanda
Saturday February 29th from 830am to 300pm Elmhurst College ndash Prospect Room
Look for a sign-up sheet soon
Jenny is a professional storyteller keynote speaker and communications consultant who delivers one-of-a-kind presentations and trainings She understands the power of story and great ideas to engage and inspire audiences toward actionable out-comes in business and in life
Jenny Riddle
Thanks and a Photo Finish February 2020 Page 17
Christmas Eve Family Service
Thank you to all who assisted with the Christmas Eve Family Service It was a wonderful service Our children and youth did a fantastic job Thank you parents children and youth for sharing your gifts with the congregation
Mission Sunday was January 19th 5th 6th 7th graders brought tasty snacks to share and served as hosts at the Coffee Hour after the worship service that day Thank you all
2020 Adult Mission Trip (February 8-15)
Please keep our Adult Mission Trip participants in your prayers as they travel to New Bern North Carolina to do home rehab work for the Fuller Center for Housing (Disaster Rebuilders) The St Peterrsquos Team
Scott Ahlgrim Dan Anderson
Joan Anderson Suzanne Berry
Claudia Burgener Dave Burgener Teresa Burns Lucas Fleege Brian Graves Craig Howard
Jim Labunski Susie Labunski Bob Maxwell Rev Amanda McEvilly Larry Nunamaker Bruce Paul Katie Paul Katheryn Rydz
Greg Rydz Kent Sands Susie Sands Tom Wood
ABBREVIATIONS CMA=Chicago Metropolitan Association DZ=Disciple Zone ESS=Eighth Seventh Sixth Grp=Group Mtg=Meeting SYF=Senior Youth Fellowship WOW=Without Warning (Alzheimer Group)
Group Leaders Please contact
the church office before
scheduling a meeting 2020
February Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2 Communion Sub Sandwich Delivery Soup Bowl of Caring 730 SYF Sub building 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers 1030 Mission Trip Mtg 1030 Youth Ensemble 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 St Peterrsquos Bells 11 Confirmation Class
3 6 Leo Club
4 5 7 Youth Committee
6 930 Little Library Team 7 Senior Choir
7 2 Private Service
8 Adult Mission Trip Begins
9 Valentines for Valor 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers
1030 Youth Bell Choir 1030 Social Justice Team Confirmation Class trip to
Trinity UCC
3 WOW Alzheimer Grp
10 6 Leo Club
11 12 930 Knitters 1145 Menrsquos Lunch at Fresh Start Cafeacute 7 Senior Choir
13 9-3 CMA
14 3 Brownies 55449
15 Adult Mission Trip Ends
16 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZ Seekers 11 Youth Ensemble 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 St Peterrsquos Bells
17
Offices Closed
18 7 Boards 8 Council
19 915 Cut-Ups
20 7 Senior Choir
21 3 Daisies 55250
22
23 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers 1030 Youth Bell Choir 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 Confirmation Class 630 ESS
24 7 Emmaus Grp
25 26 Ash Wednesday 7 Service at 1st Congregational UCC with Bethel UCC amp St Peterrsquos
27 10 WOW Alzheimer Grp 12 Rush Staff
28 3 Daisies 56015
29 830 - 300 Mini Womenrsquos Retreat at Elmhurst College
Newsletter Deadline
Pantry Collection
Food Canned Goods Non-Food Toilet Tissue
Items may be brought to the grocery cart in the Parish Hall Orhellip Checks may be
made out to ldquoSt Peterrsquosrdquo with ldquoFood Pantryrdquo on the memo line
Please DO NOT bring expired or
out-of-date foods
February Birthdays
February 2020 Page 19
1 George Amerio
2 Cindy Thornton
3 Cindy Boehm Wayne Meyers
4 Debbi Bosworth Lois Smith
7 Brian Bergheger William Gunst Betty Walter
8 Jill Bennis Judy Morrison
9 Claudia Burgener Claudia Weirman
11 Lindsay Galas Kristi Hamelberg David Morrison
12 Trilby Porter
13 Kathi Bosworth Judy Effinger Lindsay McColl
14 Michelle Davies
15 Kim Barnitz Rachel Catalano
16 Henry Graber
17 Kyle Nunemaker Melissa Stehlik
18 Ben Pardue
19 Judy Clifford Owen DeGrace Susie Sands
20 Dawn Feldt Miriam Handke Brett Pankau
21 Adam Fine Ruth Heidorn Dr Rich Wolf
22 Cynthia DeGrace Kristi Howland Peter Markuson
23 Debbie Hamilton Ron Lorenz 24 Rob Graber Jim Labunski Brian Strauch
25 John Goehl Nancy Oelssner Inez Sather
26 Nancy Choice Barb Gunderson Jay Starr
27 Karen Kusmierz Alan Weiger
28 Brian Gutierrez Nick Morel
February Anniversaries February C
elebrations Ned amp Jill Johnston 51 years - February 1st
Alan amp Kathi Bosworth 42 years - February 4th
Tim amp Linde Green 51 years - February 14th
Michael amp Donna Flock 20 years - February 19th
Wersquore on the Web stpeterselmhurstorg
Check us out on Facebook
Love God
Nurture Faith
Share Gifts
St Peterrsquos UCC 125 W Church St Elmhurst IL 60126
At St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ
we rejoice in our congregation which is
strengthened by diversity including diversity of
culture economic status age ethnicity race gender
sexual orientation marital status and physical
or mental ability We affirm that God is
glorified when we welcome all people to our
community of faith as Jesus did
It is our mission to ldquoLove God Nurture Faith
and Share Giftsrdquo No matter who you are or
where you are on lifersquos journey
you are welcome here
Worship at St Peterrsquos
Sunday Worship and Childrenrsquos Ministries Worship begins at 930am Childcare begins at 930am Communion is served on the first Sunday of each month Coffee amp Fellowship in the parish hall after worship
Office Hours 830am to 430pm Monday- Friday 630-530-6000 officestpeterselmhurstorg Our offices will be closed
Monday February 17th in observance of the Presidentsrsquo Day holiday
Would you like to receive your newsletter online Let us know your e-mail address and go paperless
Cornerstone Newsletter Page 10
Mis
sion
Th
ank
You
Adult Christian Care Reflects on 2019 As I closed out 2019 and looked back I was amazed by the kindness and faithful support for ACC from St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ All of us here wish we could find the perfect way to say thank you Whether it is a validation of our work a positive conversation during your weekly service or our Board Members Jean Misner and Julie Lundgren your generous spirit has touched us in more ways than we can count Also your generous donations are truly appreciated You truly emulate your mission of ldquoLove God Nurture Faith and Share Giftsrdquo Lastly Adult Christian Care was blessed by being chosen in December by the 100+ Women Who Care of Elmhurst as their final award recipient of 2019 Julie Lundgren our Board Member and a member of the 100+ WWC was instrumental in presenting our needs mission and our desire to expand our creative arts portion of our program Their donation will allow ACC the opportunity to rejuvenate its art program by replenishing much needed supplies purchase the ldquorightrdquo tools easels canvases and explore other forms of art media Art can help dementia and Alzheimerrsquos clientrsquos express thoughts emotions and share memories through painting drawing sculpting and other creative projects Creative arts do not eliminate the illness but stimulates the brain in new directions unlocking creativity communication and giving the client a sense of self and purpose In closing caring is such a part of who you all are at St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ and we hope you are aware of the difference you make for our clients Thank you and Happy New Year Kelli Comise OTRL CDP Executive Director Adult Christian Care
Adult Christian Care is a daycare program designed for adults with physical or cognitive impairments The program provides a safe environment for adults who still reside in their homes The program which is housed at Epiphany Evangelical Lutheran Church is a cooperative effort of local churches Adult Christian Care is one of the organizations Mission supports in our community
Cornerstone Newsletter
Ash W
ednesday and Lent February 2020 Page 15
Ash Wednesday
The Ash Wednesday service this year will be at 700pm at First Congregational UCC in Elmhurst on February 26 It will be a combined worship with Bethel St Peterrsquos and First Congregational United Churches of Christ Pastors from all three churches will be leading
We will also share Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes All St Peterrsquos members and friends are invited to attend this solemn worshipful gathering which begins the season of Lent The offering received will go to the Elmhurst Walk-in Assistance Network (EWAN)
Lent Book Study 2020
Sometimes the ldquorightrdquo book to lead for a group discussion doesnrsquot come easily I have a few in mind for my Lenten study this year and as soon as I have one chosen you all will be the first to know Till then this is my invitation for you all to join me and provide you with a few save the dates The Lenten study will be 4 gatherings beginning on Sunday March 1 The first gathering will begin at 6pm with a soup and salad potluck The remaining 3 gatherings ndash March 8 15 and 22 ndash will begin at 630pm All gatherings will end around 8pm Once the book is chosen I will get announcements in the bulletin on Facebook the website and sent out via email Then a sign-up sheet will be on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall to give me a heads up and to indicate what yoursquoll bring to the kick-off potluck For more information or any questions please see me Pastor Amanda
Cornerstone Newsletter Page 12
Mar
k Yo
ur C
alen
dar
Cornerstone Newsletter
Valentines for Valor
Please join us as we honor our first responders Elmhurst Police and Fire men and women this Valentinersquos Day We want to send our love and appreciation for their bravery dedication and protection throughout the year We are looking for bakers to provide two dozen freshly baked cookies Sunday February 9th delivered to church by 1030am We will arrange and package the cookies after church and deliver them to the 2 fire stations and police station with cards from the congregation Please sign up in the Parish Hall and contact Susie Sands (with any questions
Menrsquos Luncheon
The men of St Peterrsquos meet once every other month for lunch and fellowship on a Wednesday at 1145am They meet at Fresh Start or Prairie Cafeacute A sign up sheet is posted in the parish hall as a lunch date nears All men of the church are invited even though they call themselves ldquoretiredrdquo Mark these dates and enjoy good food good friends and good times Rides are available if you need a lift
February 12th at 1145am at Fresh Start Cafe - 1038 S York Rd Elmhurst
April 15th at 1145am at Prairie Cafeacute - 109 W Vallette St Elmhurst
St Peterrsquos Womenrsquos Mini-Retreat 2020 The Most Important Story You Will Ever Tell
Come join us for a morning with Jenny Riddle and an afternoon with Pastor Amanda
Saturday February 29th from 830am to 300pm Elmhurst College ndash Prospect Room
Look for a sign-up sheet soon
Jenny is a professional storyteller keynote speaker and communications consultant who delivers one-of-a-kind presentations and trainings She understands the power of story and great ideas to engage and inspire audiences toward actionable out-comes in business and in life
Jenny Riddle
Thanks and a Photo Finish February 2020 Page 17
Christmas Eve Family Service
Thank you to all who assisted with the Christmas Eve Family Service It was a wonderful service Our children and youth did a fantastic job Thank you parents children and youth for sharing your gifts with the congregation
Mission Sunday was January 19th 5th 6th 7th graders brought tasty snacks to share and served as hosts at the Coffee Hour after the worship service that day Thank you all
2020 Adult Mission Trip (February 8-15)
Please keep our Adult Mission Trip participants in your prayers as they travel to New Bern North Carolina to do home rehab work for the Fuller Center for Housing (Disaster Rebuilders) The St Peterrsquos Team
Scott Ahlgrim Dan Anderson
Joan Anderson Suzanne Berry
Claudia Burgener Dave Burgener Teresa Burns Lucas Fleege Brian Graves Craig Howard
Jim Labunski Susie Labunski Bob Maxwell Rev Amanda McEvilly Larry Nunamaker Bruce Paul Katie Paul Katheryn Rydz
Greg Rydz Kent Sands Susie Sands Tom Wood
ABBREVIATIONS CMA=Chicago Metropolitan Association DZ=Disciple Zone ESS=Eighth Seventh Sixth Grp=Group Mtg=Meeting SYF=Senior Youth Fellowship WOW=Without Warning (Alzheimer Group)
Group Leaders Please contact
the church office before
scheduling a meeting 2020
February Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2 Communion Sub Sandwich Delivery Soup Bowl of Caring 730 SYF Sub building 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers 1030 Mission Trip Mtg 1030 Youth Ensemble 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 St Peterrsquos Bells 11 Confirmation Class
3 6 Leo Club
4 5 7 Youth Committee
6 930 Little Library Team 7 Senior Choir
7 2 Private Service
8 Adult Mission Trip Begins
9 Valentines for Valor 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers
1030 Youth Bell Choir 1030 Social Justice Team Confirmation Class trip to
Trinity UCC
3 WOW Alzheimer Grp
10 6 Leo Club
11 12 930 Knitters 1145 Menrsquos Lunch at Fresh Start Cafeacute 7 Senior Choir
13 9-3 CMA
14 3 Brownies 55449
15 Adult Mission Trip Ends
16 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZ Seekers 11 Youth Ensemble 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 St Peterrsquos Bells
17
Offices Closed
18 7 Boards 8 Council
19 915 Cut-Ups
20 7 Senior Choir
21 3 Daisies 55250
22
23 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers 1030 Youth Bell Choir 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 Confirmation Class 630 ESS
24 7 Emmaus Grp
25 26 Ash Wednesday 7 Service at 1st Congregational UCC with Bethel UCC amp St Peterrsquos
27 10 WOW Alzheimer Grp 12 Rush Staff
28 3 Daisies 56015
29 830 - 300 Mini Womenrsquos Retreat at Elmhurst College
Newsletter Deadline
Pantry Collection
Food Canned Goods Non-Food Toilet Tissue
Items may be brought to the grocery cart in the Parish Hall Orhellip Checks may be
made out to ldquoSt Peterrsquosrdquo with ldquoFood Pantryrdquo on the memo line
Please DO NOT bring expired or
out-of-date foods
February Birthdays
February 2020 Page 19
1 George Amerio
2 Cindy Thornton
3 Cindy Boehm Wayne Meyers
4 Debbi Bosworth Lois Smith
7 Brian Bergheger William Gunst Betty Walter
8 Jill Bennis Judy Morrison
9 Claudia Burgener Claudia Weirman
11 Lindsay Galas Kristi Hamelberg David Morrison
12 Trilby Porter
13 Kathi Bosworth Judy Effinger Lindsay McColl
14 Michelle Davies
15 Kim Barnitz Rachel Catalano
16 Henry Graber
17 Kyle Nunemaker Melissa Stehlik
18 Ben Pardue
19 Judy Clifford Owen DeGrace Susie Sands
20 Dawn Feldt Miriam Handke Brett Pankau
21 Adam Fine Ruth Heidorn Dr Rich Wolf
22 Cynthia DeGrace Kristi Howland Peter Markuson
23 Debbie Hamilton Ron Lorenz 24 Rob Graber Jim Labunski Brian Strauch
25 John Goehl Nancy Oelssner Inez Sather
26 Nancy Choice Barb Gunderson Jay Starr
27 Karen Kusmierz Alan Weiger
28 Brian Gutierrez Nick Morel
February Anniversaries February C
elebrations Ned amp Jill Johnston 51 years - February 1st
Alan amp Kathi Bosworth 42 years - February 4th
Tim amp Linde Green 51 years - February 14th
Michael amp Donna Flock 20 years - February 19th
Wersquore on the Web stpeterselmhurstorg
Check us out on Facebook
Love God
Nurture Faith
Share Gifts
St Peterrsquos UCC 125 W Church St Elmhurst IL 60126
At St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ
we rejoice in our congregation which is
strengthened by diversity including diversity of
culture economic status age ethnicity race gender
sexual orientation marital status and physical
or mental ability We affirm that God is
glorified when we welcome all people to our
community of faith as Jesus did
It is our mission to ldquoLove God Nurture Faith
and Share Giftsrdquo No matter who you are or
where you are on lifersquos journey
you are welcome here
Worship at St Peterrsquos
Sunday Worship and Childrenrsquos Ministries Worship begins at 930am Childcare begins at 930am Communion is served on the first Sunday of each month Coffee amp Fellowship in the parish hall after worship
Office Hours 830am to 430pm Monday- Friday 630-530-6000 officestpeterselmhurstorg Our offices will be closed
Monday February 17th in observance of the Presidentsrsquo Day holiday
Would you like to receive your newsletter online Let us know your e-mail address and go paperless
Ash W
ednesday and Lent February 2020 Page 15
Ash Wednesday
The Ash Wednesday service this year will be at 700pm at First Congregational UCC in Elmhurst on February 26 It will be a combined worship with Bethel St Peterrsquos and First Congregational United Churches of Christ Pastors from all three churches will be leading
We will also share Holy Communion and the imposition of ashes All St Peterrsquos members and friends are invited to attend this solemn worshipful gathering which begins the season of Lent The offering received will go to the Elmhurst Walk-in Assistance Network (EWAN)
Lent Book Study 2020
Sometimes the ldquorightrdquo book to lead for a group discussion doesnrsquot come easily I have a few in mind for my Lenten study this year and as soon as I have one chosen you all will be the first to know Till then this is my invitation for you all to join me and provide you with a few save the dates The Lenten study will be 4 gatherings beginning on Sunday March 1 The first gathering will begin at 6pm with a soup and salad potluck The remaining 3 gatherings ndash March 8 15 and 22 ndash will begin at 630pm All gatherings will end around 8pm Once the book is chosen I will get announcements in the bulletin on Facebook the website and sent out via email Then a sign-up sheet will be on the bulletin board in the Parish Hall to give me a heads up and to indicate what yoursquoll bring to the kick-off potluck For more information or any questions please see me Pastor Amanda
Cornerstone Newsletter Page 12
Mar
k Yo
ur C
alen
dar
Cornerstone Newsletter
Valentines for Valor
Please join us as we honor our first responders Elmhurst Police and Fire men and women this Valentinersquos Day We want to send our love and appreciation for their bravery dedication and protection throughout the year We are looking for bakers to provide two dozen freshly baked cookies Sunday February 9th delivered to church by 1030am We will arrange and package the cookies after church and deliver them to the 2 fire stations and police station with cards from the congregation Please sign up in the Parish Hall and contact Susie Sands (with any questions
Menrsquos Luncheon
The men of St Peterrsquos meet once every other month for lunch and fellowship on a Wednesday at 1145am They meet at Fresh Start or Prairie Cafeacute A sign up sheet is posted in the parish hall as a lunch date nears All men of the church are invited even though they call themselves ldquoretiredrdquo Mark these dates and enjoy good food good friends and good times Rides are available if you need a lift
February 12th at 1145am at Fresh Start Cafe - 1038 S York Rd Elmhurst
April 15th at 1145am at Prairie Cafeacute - 109 W Vallette St Elmhurst
St Peterrsquos Womenrsquos Mini-Retreat 2020 The Most Important Story You Will Ever Tell
Come join us for a morning with Jenny Riddle and an afternoon with Pastor Amanda
Saturday February 29th from 830am to 300pm Elmhurst College ndash Prospect Room
Look for a sign-up sheet soon
Jenny is a professional storyteller keynote speaker and communications consultant who delivers one-of-a-kind presentations and trainings She understands the power of story and great ideas to engage and inspire audiences toward actionable out-comes in business and in life
Jenny Riddle
Thanks and a Photo Finish February 2020 Page 17
Christmas Eve Family Service
Thank you to all who assisted with the Christmas Eve Family Service It was a wonderful service Our children and youth did a fantastic job Thank you parents children and youth for sharing your gifts with the congregation
Mission Sunday was January 19th 5th 6th 7th graders brought tasty snacks to share and served as hosts at the Coffee Hour after the worship service that day Thank you all
2020 Adult Mission Trip (February 8-15)
Please keep our Adult Mission Trip participants in your prayers as they travel to New Bern North Carolina to do home rehab work for the Fuller Center for Housing (Disaster Rebuilders) The St Peterrsquos Team
Scott Ahlgrim Dan Anderson
Joan Anderson Suzanne Berry
Claudia Burgener Dave Burgener Teresa Burns Lucas Fleege Brian Graves Craig Howard
Jim Labunski Susie Labunski Bob Maxwell Rev Amanda McEvilly Larry Nunamaker Bruce Paul Katie Paul Katheryn Rydz
Greg Rydz Kent Sands Susie Sands Tom Wood
ABBREVIATIONS CMA=Chicago Metropolitan Association DZ=Disciple Zone ESS=Eighth Seventh Sixth Grp=Group Mtg=Meeting SYF=Senior Youth Fellowship WOW=Without Warning (Alzheimer Group)
Group Leaders Please contact
the church office before
scheduling a meeting 2020
February Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2 Communion Sub Sandwich Delivery Soup Bowl of Caring 730 SYF Sub building 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers 1030 Mission Trip Mtg 1030 Youth Ensemble 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 St Peterrsquos Bells 11 Confirmation Class
3 6 Leo Club
4 5 7 Youth Committee
6 930 Little Library Team 7 Senior Choir
7 2 Private Service
8 Adult Mission Trip Begins
9 Valentines for Valor 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers
1030 Youth Bell Choir 1030 Social Justice Team Confirmation Class trip to
Trinity UCC
3 WOW Alzheimer Grp
10 6 Leo Club
11 12 930 Knitters 1145 Menrsquos Lunch at Fresh Start Cafeacute 7 Senior Choir
13 9-3 CMA
14 3 Brownies 55449
15 Adult Mission Trip Ends
16 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZ Seekers 11 Youth Ensemble 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 St Peterrsquos Bells
17
Offices Closed
18 7 Boards 8 Council
19 915 Cut-Ups
20 7 Senior Choir
21 3 Daisies 55250
22
23 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers 1030 Youth Bell Choir 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 Confirmation Class 630 ESS
24 7 Emmaus Grp
25 26 Ash Wednesday 7 Service at 1st Congregational UCC with Bethel UCC amp St Peterrsquos
27 10 WOW Alzheimer Grp 12 Rush Staff
28 3 Daisies 56015
29 830 - 300 Mini Womenrsquos Retreat at Elmhurst College
Newsletter Deadline
Pantry Collection
Food Canned Goods Non-Food Toilet Tissue
Items may be brought to the grocery cart in the Parish Hall Orhellip Checks may be
made out to ldquoSt Peterrsquosrdquo with ldquoFood Pantryrdquo on the memo line
Please DO NOT bring expired or
out-of-date foods
February Birthdays
February 2020 Page 19
1 George Amerio
2 Cindy Thornton
3 Cindy Boehm Wayne Meyers
4 Debbi Bosworth Lois Smith
7 Brian Bergheger William Gunst Betty Walter
8 Jill Bennis Judy Morrison
9 Claudia Burgener Claudia Weirman
11 Lindsay Galas Kristi Hamelberg David Morrison
12 Trilby Porter
13 Kathi Bosworth Judy Effinger Lindsay McColl
14 Michelle Davies
15 Kim Barnitz Rachel Catalano
16 Henry Graber
17 Kyle Nunemaker Melissa Stehlik
18 Ben Pardue
19 Judy Clifford Owen DeGrace Susie Sands
20 Dawn Feldt Miriam Handke Brett Pankau
21 Adam Fine Ruth Heidorn Dr Rich Wolf
22 Cynthia DeGrace Kristi Howland Peter Markuson
23 Debbie Hamilton Ron Lorenz 24 Rob Graber Jim Labunski Brian Strauch
25 John Goehl Nancy Oelssner Inez Sather
26 Nancy Choice Barb Gunderson Jay Starr
27 Karen Kusmierz Alan Weiger
28 Brian Gutierrez Nick Morel
February Anniversaries February C
elebrations Ned amp Jill Johnston 51 years - February 1st
Alan amp Kathi Bosworth 42 years - February 4th
Tim amp Linde Green 51 years - February 14th
Michael amp Donna Flock 20 years - February 19th
Wersquore on the Web stpeterselmhurstorg
Check us out on Facebook
Love God
Nurture Faith
Share Gifts
St Peterrsquos UCC 125 W Church St Elmhurst IL 60126
At St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ
we rejoice in our congregation which is
strengthened by diversity including diversity of
culture economic status age ethnicity race gender
sexual orientation marital status and physical
or mental ability We affirm that God is
glorified when we welcome all people to our
community of faith as Jesus did
It is our mission to ldquoLove God Nurture Faith
and Share Giftsrdquo No matter who you are or
where you are on lifersquos journey
you are welcome here
Worship at St Peterrsquos
Sunday Worship and Childrenrsquos Ministries Worship begins at 930am Childcare begins at 930am Communion is served on the first Sunday of each month Coffee amp Fellowship in the parish hall after worship
Office Hours 830am to 430pm Monday- Friday 630-530-6000 officestpeterselmhurstorg Our offices will be closed
Monday February 17th in observance of the Presidentsrsquo Day holiday
Would you like to receive your newsletter online Let us know your e-mail address and go paperless
Cornerstone Newsletter Page 12
Mar
k Yo
ur C
alen
dar
Cornerstone Newsletter
Valentines for Valor
Please join us as we honor our first responders Elmhurst Police and Fire men and women this Valentinersquos Day We want to send our love and appreciation for their bravery dedication and protection throughout the year We are looking for bakers to provide two dozen freshly baked cookies Sunday February 9th delivered to church by 1030am We will arrange and package the cookies after church and deliver them to the 2 fire stations and police station with cards from the congregation Please sign up in the Parish Hall and contact Susie Sands (with any questions
Menrsquos Luncheon
The men of St Peterrsquos meet once every other month for lunch and fellowship on a Wednesday at 1145am They meet at Fresh Start or Prairie Cafeacute A sign up sheet is posted in the parish hall as a lunch date nears All men of the church are invited even though they call themselves ldquoretiredrdquo Mark these dates and enjoy good food good friends and good times Rides are available if you need a lift
February 12th at 1145am at Fresh Start Cafe - 1038 S York Rd Elmhurst
April 15th at 1145am at Prairie Cafeacute - 109 W Vallette St Elmhurst
St Peterrsquos Womenrsquos Mini-Retreat 2020 The Most Important Story You Will Ever Tell
Come join us for a morning with Jenny Riddle and an afternoon with Pastor Amanda
Saturday February 29th from 830am to 300pm Elmhurst College ndash Prospect Room
Look for a sign-up sheet soon
Jenny is a professional storyteller keynote speaker and communications consultant who delivers one-of-a-kind presentations and trainings She understands the power of story and great ideas to engage and inspire audiences toward actionable out-comes in business and in life
Jenny Riddle
Thanks and a Photo Finish February 2020 Page 17
Christmas Eve Family Service
Thank you to all who assisted with the Christmas Eve Family Service It was a wonderful service Our children and youth did a fantastic job Thank you parents children and youth for sharing your gifts with the congregation
Mission Sunday was January 19th 5th 6th 7th graders brought tasty snacks to share and served as hosts at the Coffee Hour after the worship service that day Thank you all
2020 Adult Mission Trip (February 8-15)
Please keep our Adult Mission Trip participants in your prayers as they travel to New Bern North Carolina to do home rehab work for the Fuller Center for Housing (Disaster Rebuilders) The St Peterrsquos Team
Scott Ahlgrim Dan Anderson
Joan Anderson Suzanne Berry
Claudia Burgener Dave Burgener Teresa Burns Lucas Fleege Brian Graves Craig Howard
Jim Labunski Susie Labunski Bob Maxwell Rev Amanda McEvilly Larry Nunamaker Bruce Paul Katie Paul Katheryn Rydz
Greg Rydz Kent Sands Susie Sands Tom Wood
ABBREVIATIONS CMA=Chicago Metropolitan Association DZ=Disciple Zone ESS=Eighth Seventh Sixth Grp=Group Mtg=Meeting SYF=Senior Youth Fellowship WOW=Without Warning (Alzheimer Group)
Group Leaders Please contact
the church office before
scheduling a meeting 2020
February Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2 Communion Sub Sandwich Delivery Soup Bowl of Caring 730 SYF Sub building 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers 1030 Mission Trip Mtg 1030 Youth Ensemble 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 St Peterrsquos Bells 11 Confirmation Class
3 6 Leo Club
4 5 7 Youth Committee
6 930 Little Library Team 7 Senior Choir
7 2 Private Service
8 Adult Mission Trip Begins
9 Valentines for Valor 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers
1030 Youth Bell Choir 1030 Social Justice Team Confirmation Class trip to
Trinity UCC
3 WOW Alzheimer Grp
10 6 Leo Club
11 12 930 Knitters 1145 Menrsquos Lunch at Fresh Start Cafeacute 7 Senior Choir
13 9-3 CMA
14 3 Brownies 55449
15 Adult Mission Trip Ends
16 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZ Seekers 11 Youth Ensemble 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 St Peterrsquos Bells
17
Offices Closed
18 7 Boards 8 Council
19 915 Cut-Ups
20 7 Senior Choir
21 3 Daisies 55250
22
23 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers 1030 Youth Bell Choir 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 Confirmation Class 630 ESS
24 7 Emmaus Grp
25 26 Ash Wednesday 7 Service at 1st Congregational UCC with Bethel UCC amp St Peterrsquos
27 10 WOW Alzheimer Grp 12 Rush Staff
28 3 Daisies 56015
29 830 - 300 Mini Womenrsquos Retreat at Elmhurst College
Newsletter Deadline
Pantry Collection
Food Canned Goods Non-Food Toilet Tissue
Items may be brought to the grocery cart in the Parish Hall Orhellip Checks may be
made out to ldquoSt Peterrsquosrdquo with ldquoFood Pantryrdquo on the memo line
Please DO NOT bring expired or
out-of-date foods
February Birthdays
February 2020 Page 19
1 George Amerio
2 Cindy Thornton
3 Cindy Boehm Wayne Meyers
4 Debbi Bosworth Lois Smith
7 Brian Bergheger William Gunst Betty Walter
8 Jill Bennis Judy Morrison
9 Claudia Burgener Claudia Weirman
11 Lindsay Galas Kristi Hamelberg David Morrison
12 Trilby Porter
13 Kathi Bosworth Judy Effinger Lindsay McColl
14 Michelle Davies
15 Kim Barnitz Rachel Catalano
16 Henry Graber
17 Kyle Nunemaker Melissa Stehlik
18 Ben Pardue
19 Judy Clifford Owen DeGrace Susie Sands
20 Dawn Feldt Miriam Handke Brett Pankau
21 Adam Fine Ruth Heidorn Dr Rich Wolf
22 Cynthia DeGrace Kristi Howland Peter Markuson
23 Debbie Hamilton Ron Lorenz 24 Rob Graber Jim Labunski Brian Strauch
25 John Goehl Nancy Oelssner Inez Sather
26 Nancy Choice Barb Gunderson Jay Starr
27 Karen Kusmierz Alan Weiger
28 Brian Gutierrez Nick Morel
February Anniversaries February C
elebrations Ned amp Jill Johnston 51 years - February 1st
Alan amp Kathi Bosworth 42 years - February 4th
Tim amp Linde Green 51 years - February 14th
Michael amp Donna Flock 20 years - February 19th
Wersquore on the Web stpeterselmhurstorg
Check us out on Facebook
Love God
Nurture Faith
Share Gifts
St Peterrsquos UCC 125 W Church St Elmhurst IL 60126
At St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ
we rejoice in our congregation which is
strengthened by diversity including diversity of
culture economic status age ethnicity race gender
sexual orientation marital status and physical
or mental ability We affirm that God is
glorified when we welcome all people to our
community of faith as Jesus did
It is our mission to ldquoLove God Nurture Faith
and Share Giftsrdquo No matter who you are or
where you are on lifersquos journey
you are welcome here
Worship at St Peterrsquos
Sunday Worship and Childrenrsquos Ministries Worship begins at 930am Childcare begins at 930am Communion is served on the first Sunday of each month Coffee amp Fellowship in the parish hall after worship
Office Hours 830am to 430pm Monday- Friday 630-530-6000 officestpeterselmhurstorg Our offices will be closed
Monday February 17th in observance of the Presidentsrsquo Day holiday
Would you like to receive your newsletter online Let us know your e-mail address and go paperless
Thanks and a Photo Finish February 2020 Page 17
Christmas Eve Family Service
Thank you to all who assisted with the Christmas Eve Family Service It was a wonderful service Our children and youth did a fantastic job Thank you parents children and youth for sharing your gifts with the congregation
Mission Sunday was January 19th 5th 6th 7th graders brought tasty snacks to share and served as hosts at the Coffee Hour after the worship service that day Thank you all
2020 Adult Mission Trip (February 8-15)
Please keep our Adult Mission Trip participants in your prayers as they travel to New Bern North Carolina to do home rehab work for the Fuller Center for Housing (Disaster Rebuilders) The St Peterrsquos Team
Scott Ahlgrim Dan Anderson
Joan Anderson Suzanne Berry
Claudia Burgener Dave Burgener Teresa Burns Lucas Fleege Brian Graves Craig Howard
Jim Labunski Susie Labunski Bob Maxwell Rev Amanda McEvilly Larry Nunamaker Bruce Paul Katie Paul Katheryn Rydz
Greg Rydz Kent Sands Susie Sands Tom Wood
ABBREVIATIONS CMA=Chicago Metropolitan Association DZ=Disciple Zone ESS=Eighth Seventh Sixth Grp=Group Mtg=Meeting SYF=Senior Youth Fellowship WOW=Without Warning (Alzheimer Group)
Group Leaders Please contact
the church office before
scheduling a meeting 2020
February Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2 Communion Sub Sandwich Delivery Soup Bowl of Caring 730 SYF Sub building 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers 1030 Mission Trip Mtg 1030 Youth Ensemble 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 St Peterrsquos Bells 11 Confirmation Class
3 6 Leo Club
4 5 7 Youth Committee
6 930 Little Library Team 7 Senior Choir
7 2 Private Service
8 Adult Mission Trip Begins
9 Valentines for Valor 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers
1030 Youth Bell Choir 1030 Social Justice Team Confirmation Class trip to
Trinity UCC
3 WOW Alzheimer Grp
10 6 Leo Club
11 12 930 Knitters 1145 Menrsquos Lunch at Fresh Start Cafeacute 7 Senior Choir
13 9-3 CMA
14 3 Brownies 55449
15 Adult Mission Trip Ends
16 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZ Seekers 11 Youth Ensemble 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 St Peterrsquos Bells
17
Offices Closed
18 7 Boards 8 Council
19 915 Cut-Ups
20 7 Senior Choir
21 3 Daisies 55250
22
23 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers 1030 Youth Bell Choir 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 Confirmation Class 630 ESS
24 7 Emmaus Grp
25 26 Ash Wednesday 7 Service at 1st Congregational UCC with Bethel UCC amp St Peterrsquos
27 10 WOW Alzheimer Grp 12 Rush Staff
28 3 Daisies 56015
29 830 - 300 Mini Womenrsquos Retreat at Elmhurst College
Newsletter Deadline
Pantry Collection
Food Canned Goods Non-Food Toilet Tissue
Items may be brought to the grocery cart in the Parish Hall Orhellip Checks may be
made out to ldquoSt Peterrsquosrdquo with ldquoFood Pantryrdquo on the memo line
Please DO NOT bring expired or
out-of-date foods
February Birthdays
February 2020 Page 19
1 George Amerio
2 Cindy Thornton
3 Cindy Boehm Wayne Meyers
4 Debbi Bosworth Lois Smith
7 Brian Bergheger William Gunst Betty Walter
8 Jill Bennis Judy Morrison
9 Claudia Burgener Claudia Weirman
11 Lindsay Galas Kristi Hamelberg David Morrison
12 Trilby Porter
13 Kathi Bosworth Judy Effinger Lindsay McColl
14 Michelle Davies
15 Kim Barnitz Rachel Catalano
16 Henry Graber
17 Kyle Nunemaker Melissa Stehlik
18 Ben Pardue
19 Judy Clifford Owen DeGrace Susie Sands
20 Dawn Feldt Miriam Handke Brett Pankau
21 Adam Fine Ruth Heidorn Dr Rich Wolf
22 Cynthia DeGrace Kristi Howland Peter Markuson
23 Debbie Hamilton Ron Lorenz 24 Rob Graber Jim Labunski Brian Strauch
25 John Goehl Nancy Oelssner Inez Sather
26 Nancy Choice Barb Gunderson Jay Starr
27 Karen Kusmierz Alan Weiger
28 Brian Gutierrez Nick Morel
February Anniversaries February C
elebrations Ned amp Jill Johnston 51 years - February 1st
Alan amp Kathi Bosworth 42 years - February 4th
Tim amp Linde Green 51 years - February 14th
Michael amp Donna Flock 20 years - February 19th
Wersquore on the Web stpeterselmhurstorg
Check us out on Facebook
Love God
Nurture Faith
Share Gifts
St Peterrsquos UCC 125 W Church St Elmhurst IL 60126
At St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ
we rejoice in our congregation which is
strengthened by diversity including diversity of
culture economic status age ethnicity race gender
sexual orientation marital status and physical
or mental ability We affirm that God is
glorified when we welcome all people to our
community of faith as Jesus did
It is our mission to ldquoLove God Nurture Faith
and Share Giftsrdquo No matter who you are or
where you are on lifersquos journey
you are welcome here
Worship at St Peterrsquos
Sunday Worship and Childrenrsquos Ministries Worship begins at 930am Childcare begins at 930am Communion is served on the first Sunday of each month Coffee amp Fellowship in the parish hall after worship
Office Hours 830am to 430pm Monday- Friday 630-530-6000 officestpeterselmhurstorg Our offices will be closed
Monday February 17th in observance of the Presidentsrsquo Day holiday
Would you like to receive your newsletter online Let us know your e-mail address and go paperless
ABBREVIATIONS CMA=Chicago Metropolitan Association DZ=Disciple Zone ESS=Eighth Seventh Sixth Grp=Group Mtg=Meeting SYF=Senior Youth Fellowship WOW=Without Warning (Alzheimer Group)
Group Leaders Please contact
the church office before
scheduling a meeting 2020
February Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2 Communion Sub Sandwich Delivery Soup Bowl of Caring 730 SYF Sub building 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers 1030 Mission Trip Mtg 1030 Youth Ensemble 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 St Peterrsquos Bells 11 Confirmation Class
3 6 Leo Club
4 5 7 Youth Committee
6 930 Little Library Team 7 Senior Choir
7 2 Private Service
8 Adult Mission Trip Begins
9 Valentines for Valor 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers
1030 Youth Bell Choir 1030 Social Justice Team Confirmation Class trip to
Trinity UCC
3 WOW Alzheimer Grp
10 6 Leo Club
11 12 930 Knitters 1145 Menrsquos Lunch at Fresh Start Cafeacute 7 Senior Choir
13 9-3 CMA
14 3 Brownies 55449
15 Adult Mission Trip Ends
16 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZ Seekers 11 Youth Ensemble 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 St Peterrsquos Bells
17
Offices Closed
18 7 Boards 8 Council
19 915 Cut-Ups
20 7 Senior Choir
21 3 Daisies 55250
22
23 8 Book Group 930 WorshipDZSeekers 1030 Youth Bell Choir 11 Childrenrsquos Choir 11 Confirmation Class 630 ESS
24 7 Emmaus Grp
25 26 Ash Wednesday 7 Service at 1st Congregational UCC with Bethel UCC amp St Peterrsquos
27 10 WOW Alzheimer Grp 12 Rush Staff
28 3 Daisies 56015
29 830 - 300 Mini Womenrsquos Retreat at Elmhurst College
Newsletter Deadline
Pantry Collection
Food Canned Goods Non-Food Toilet Tissue
Items may be brought to the grocery cart in the Parish Hall Orhellip Checks may be
made out to ldquoSt Peterrsquosrdquo with ldquoFood Pantryrdquo on the memo line
Please DO NOT bring expired or
out-of-date foods
February Birthdays
February 2020 Page 19
1 George Amerio
2 Cindy Thornton
3 Cindy Boehm Wayne Meyers
4 Debbi Bosworth Lois Smith
7 Brian Bergheger William Gunst Betty Walter
8 Jill Bennis Judy Morrison
9 Claudia Burgener Claudia Weirman
11 Lindsay Galas Kristi Hamelberg David Morrison
12 Trilby Porter
13 Kathi Bosworth Judy Effinger Lindsay McColl
14 Michelle Davies
15 Kim Barnitz Rachel Catalano
16 Henry Graber
17 Kyle Nunemaker Melissa Stehlik
18 Ben Pardue
19 Judy Clifford Owen DeGrace Susie Sands
20 Dawn Feldt Miriam Handke Brett Pankau
21 Adam Fine Ruth Heidorn Dr Rich Wolf
22 Cynthia DeGrace Kristi Howland Peter Markuson
23 Debbie Hamilton Ron Lorenz 24 Rob Graber Jim Labunski Brian Strauch
25 John Goehl Nancy Oelssner Inez Sather
26 Nancy Choice Barb Gunderson Jay Starr
27 Karen Kusmierz Alan Weiger
28 Brian Gutierrez Nick Morel
February Anniversaries February C
elebrations Ned amp Jill Johnston 51 years - February 1st
Alan amp Kathi Bosworth 42 years - February 4th
Tim amp Linde Green 51 years - February 14th
Michael amp Donna Flock 20 years - February 19th
Wersquore on the Web stpeterselmhurstorg
Check us out on Facebook
Love God
Nurture Faith
Share Gifts
St Peterrsquos UCC 125 W Church St Elmhurst IL 60126
At St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ
we rejoice in our congregation which is
strengthened by diversity including diversity of
culture economic status age ethnicity race gender
sexual orientation marital status and physical
or mental ability We affirm that God is
glorified when we welcome all people to our
community of faith as Jesus did
It is our mission to ldquoLove God Nurture Faith
and Share Giftsrdquo No matter who you are or
where you are on lifersquos journey
you are welcome here
Worship at St Peterrsquos
Sunday Worship and Childrenrsquos Ministries Worship begins at 930am Childcare begins at 930am Communion is served on the first Sunday of each month Coffee amp Fellowship in the parish hall after worship
Office Hours 830am to 430pm Monday- Friday 630-530-6000 officestpeterselmhurstorg Our offices will be closed
Monday February 17th in observance of the Presidentsrsquo Day holiday
Would you like to receive your newsletter online Let us know your e-mail address and go paperless
February Birthdays
February 2020 Page 19
1 George Amerio
2 Cindy Thornton
3 Cindy Boehm Wayne Meyers
4 Debbi Bosworth Lois Smith
7 Brian Bergheger William Gunst Betty Walter
8 Jill Bennis Judy Morrison
9 Claudia Burgener Claudia Weirman
11 Lindsay Galas Kristi Hamelberg David Morrison
12 Trilby Porter
13 Kathi Bosworth Judy Effinger Lindsay McColl
14 Michelle Davies
15 Kim Barnitz Rachel Catalano
16 Henry Graber
17 Kyle Nunemaker Melissa Stehlik
18 Ben Pardue
19 Judy Clifford Owen DeGrace Susie Sands
20 Dawn Feldt Miriam Handke Brett Pankau
21 Adam Fine Ruth Heidorn Dr Rich Wolf
22 Cynthia DeGrace Kristi Howland Peter Markuson
23 Debbie Hamilton Ron Lorenz 24 Rob Graber Jim Labunski Brian Strauch
25 John Goehl Nancy Oelssner Inez Sather
26 Nancy Choice Barb Gunderson Jay Starr
27 Karen Kusmierz Alan Weiger
28 Brian Gutierrez Nick Morel
February Anniversaries February C
elebrations Ned amp Jill Johnston 51 years - February 1st
Alan amp Kathi Bosworth 42 years - February 4th
Tim amp Linde Green 51 years - February 14th
Michael amp Donna Flock 20 years - February 19th
Wersquore on the Web stpeterselmhurstorg
Check us out on Facebook
Love God
Nurture Faith
Share Gifts
St Peterrsquos UCC 125 W Church St Elmhurst IL 60126
At St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ
we rejoice in our congregation which is
strengthened by diversity including diversity of
culture economic status age ethnicity race gender
sexual orientation marital status and physical
or mental ability We affirm that God is
glorified when we welcome all people to our
community of faith as Jesus did
It is our mission to ldquoLove God Nurture Faith
and Share Giftsrdquo No matter who you are or
where you are on lifersquos journey
you are welcome here
Worship at St Peterrsquos
Sunday Worship and Childrenrsquos Ministries Worship begins at 930am Childcare begins at 930am Communion is served on the first Sunday of each month Coffee amp Fellowship in the parish hall after worship
Office Hours 830am to 430pm Monday- Friday 630-530-6000 officestpeterselmhurstorg Our offices will be closed
Monday February 17th in observance of the Presidentsrsquo Day holiday
Would you like to receive your newsletter online Let us know your e-mail address and go paperless
Wersquore on the Web stpeterselmhurstorg
Check us out on Facebook
Love God
Nurture Faith
Share Gifts
St Peterrsquos UCC 125 W Church St Elmhurst IL 60126
At St Peterrsquos United Church of Christ
we rejoice in our congregation which is
strengthened by diversity including diversity of
culture economic status age ethnicity race gender
sexual orientation marital status and physical
or mental ability We affirm that God is
glorified when we welcome all people to our
community of faith as Jesus did
It is our mission to ldquoLove God Nurture Faith
and Share Giftsrdquo No matter who you are or
where you are on lifersquos journey
you are welcome here
Worship at St Peterrsquos
Sunday Worship and Childrenrsquos Ministries Worship begins at 930am Childcare begins at 930am Communion is served on the first Sunday of each month Coffee amp Fellowship in the parish hall after worship
Office Hours 830am to 430pm Monday- Friday 630-530-6000 officestpeterselmhurstorg Our offices will be closed
Monday February 17th in observance of the Presidentsrsquo Day holiday
Would you like to receive your newsletter online Let us know your e-mail address and go paperless
