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The Open Door December 2018
Empowers believers, reaches the community and beyond.
Cary United Methodist Church
In This Issue
Michael Hickok Pastor George David Pastor Sally Lorenzen Minister of Education Kathleen Cizewski Minister of Music Holly Bouma-Johnston Pianist Holly Voss Office Manager Tracy Laws Preschool Director Katrina Zentefis Nursery Coordinator Arturo Arreola Custodian
Staff
Office Hours
Sunday Worship Schedule
Monday - Friday 9 am - 3 pm
Worship 8:30 and 11 am Fellowship 9:30 am Sunday School 9:45 am
January Issue - Deadline December 20
Church: 847-639-7627 Email: [email protected] Website: www.caryumc.org Preschool: 847-639-7655 Email: [email protected] Website: www.carymethodistpreschool.org
A Word from the Pastors p. 3-4 Birthdays/Anniversaries p. 14 Calendar p. 8-9
Nurture Team p. 6-7 Outreach Team P. 15 UMW p. 10-11
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Japan Mission Trip
2018
Mission Team: Pastor Dan Lee
Stacey Lee Richard Singletary Patricia Thompson
On October 29, the Outreach team organized an event at the Feed My Starving Chil-dren site in Libertyville packing meals to be shipped to Haiti. We started with a light supper provided by the United Methodist Women then twelve of us drove over to FMSC to work at different jobs in the FMSC facility. Everyone worked hard, had a great time, and then purchased some goods in the FMSC shop to help support their mis-sion. We are planning another trip to FMSC on Saturday, February 23 from 2 - 4 pm if you want to lend a hand next time we go.
Outreach Team
December Birthdays
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December Anniversaries
12/25 Zach Ferree
12/26 Penny Libert
Linda Scholz
Ken Scott
12/27 Chris Oberheide
12/28 Liliana Reynold
12/30 Ray Weisser
12/1 Valerie Deehring
Bob Groos
Torben Mularski
12/2 Amy Reynolds
Judy Sutliff
Pat Thompson
12/4 Nick Barr
Karen Groos
Bruce Oberlies
12/5 Steve Scholz
Joyce Simon
12/8 Ariel Seubert
Barry Wintersteen
12/9 Jorge Brockhoeft
Matt Clark
Cameron Iverson
12/11 Christopher Jordan
12/12 Karen Moe
Janice Prunier-King
12/13 Jim Iverson
Tom Kraemer
Lexi Stewart
12/14 Rich Heizer
12/15 Sharon Kaspari
George Zehner
12/17 Joseph Frieman
Christina Rank
12/18 Holly Miner
12/20 Manav George
Holly Voss
12/21 Glenda Arnold
Mary Manak
Mike & Kristi Butkus 12/5
Andre & Lynn Coetzee 12/12
John & Jennifer Crick 12/16
Bill & Tisha Kaspari 12/26
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A Word from Pastor Mike
On Monday, December 24, at 7 pm
and 11 pm, the Cary United Metho-
dist Church family will gather for
Christmas Eve Worship. We will read
the scripture from Luke 2 of the an-
nouncement of the birth of Je-
sus: “But the angel said to them, ‘Do
not be afraid; for see—I am bringing
you good news of great joy for all the
people: to you is born this day in the
city of David a Savior, who is the
Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign
for you: you will find a child wrapped
in bands of cloth and lying in a man-
ger.” What a blessing to read these
wonderful words and to experience
again the reality that God has come
near to love us, save us, and heal
us. No matter how many times we
read this greatest of all love stories,
we cannot help but be inspired by this
central message of Christmas.
I love that our worship celebrations
include the singing of carols and the
lighting of individual candles. We will
sing Hark the Herald Angels Sing, the
magnificent carol from Charles Wes-
ley, one of the founders of the Meth-
odist movement. The words of this
song remind us that our voices are a
response to a heavenly choir. We will
sing Joy to the World and proclaim
the wonders of God’s love. We will
sing Silent Night as our candles are lit
and we are assured that Jesus is the
Son of God and “love’s pure light.”
In Matthew’s Gospel, we read that
Magi visited Jesus and brought him
gifts of gold, frankincense, and
myrrh. Throughout the history of
Christianity, believers have demon-
strated incredible generosity in giving
gifts to others, especially the poor and
needy. I encourage you to contribute
to our Christmas offering as we con-
tinue to be faithful to God’s call to pro-
claim the good news, make disciples
of all persons, and care for the most
vulnerable in our midst.
May God in Christ bless you richly,
Pastor Michael Hickok
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Dear Friends and Members:
Greetings in the name of our Lord
Jesus Christ.
You may have noticed that over
three months before the Christmas,
stores are stocking up the stuff for
sale. You may be preparing for
Christmas shopping. Perhaps some
of you may have done your shopping
already. Very soon homes will be
decorated with Christmas trees and
streets of our town will remind us that
it is Christmastime. It is the season to
be jolly and prompts us to give gifts
to our loved ones.
However, have you ever thought
about how love affects giving? Love
prompts us to give of our time, abili-
ties and resources. The Bible tells us
that God is not an abstract idea but
God is love. The embodiment of that
love – is his beloved Son, Jesus,
whose birthday we are about to cele-
brate. In Jesus, God did not withhold
anything but gave himself to the en-
tire world. The purpose is that the
human race be saved from sin and
its disastrous consequences, but be
liberated to love and care for one an-
other. Have you ever accepted God’s
love through his Son Jesus? If not,
then let this Christmas season why
not give yourself the gift of salvation.
Make God smile and his joy will be-
come your strength for all the days of
your life!!
Merry Christmas!
Your servant in Christ,
Pastor George David
From the desk of Pastor George
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever
believes shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 NIV
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Cary Methodist Preschool Cary Methodist Preschool * 500 First Street * Cary, IL 60013 * 847-639-7655 *
Our school, our children, our church. All connected with love.
A Blessed Christmas & Happy New Year! December 2018
Christmas Program Registration 2019-2020
Usborne Book Fair
The all school Christmas Program will be on December 19th (Tues./Thurs. 3s are included). Wednesday morning students will have class in the morn-ing as normal. Tues./Thurs. 3 parents will bring their children to their classroom at 10:15. All other parents can arrive at 10:15 AM to be seated. The Program will start at 10:30 AM with refreshments in Fellowship Hall afterwards.
Terrific Twos will have their Christmas program on December 18th.
We will have a small Usborne Book Fair open at the Christ-mas Program in Fellowship Hall. Get in some last minute shopping before Christmas.
Important Dates
Cary Methodist Preschool * 500 First Street * Cary, IL 60013 847-639-7655 * [email protected]
Save-The-Date...Third Annual CMP Gala. Saturday, March 2.
No School Christmas Break Friday, December 21 - Friday, January 4 Classes Resume week of January 7
Thank You November Volunteers
Thanksgiving Feast Helpers: Carrie Terreault, Jennifer Hedgepath, Bethany Decker, Jodie Hojancki, Monika Christiansen, Kathleen Reining, Julia Padula, Hillary Kaplan, & Lindsay Morris Classroom Helpers: Devon Grimm Playdough Helpers: Laura Hersee & Caitlin Maclaughlin
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Christmas Poinsettias Looking ahead to the Advent sea-son, we will soon be ordering our red 6” poinsettia plants, to decorate the Sanctuary.
Poinsettias can be taken home after the 11 pm worship service on Christmas Eve.
Look for the order forms in the Sun-day bulletin or in the Narthex on the information center. Orders can be placed in the offering plate or to the office. Prices are not available yet.
Shopping/Gift Card Update The Merchant list for your Christmas gift order is available at the card table. Payment or credit slip is not due until you pickup your order. The last day to order is Sunday, Dec. 16. Some cards on the list are special order and need extra time to deliver. Or-der early and avoid delay and back orders. John is out the critical two weeks in De-cember. Sue Heizer will be working the desk. Please order early to help CUMC and Sue with the holiday order. The sale of cards at this time is an important fund raiser.
The Giving Tree
Thanks to Barbara Meckl and Carroll Wagus for volunteering to prepare the Giving Tree for our church this year. Look for tags starting Sunday, Dec. 2. Choose one or more and sign your name in the record book nearby. We will be collecting over 50 children’s gifts for ages infant through teen for Trinity UMC, Carpentersville. Other tags will be for our seniors and for the Salvation Army. Return your gifts WRAPPED with the tag on the package by Sunday, Dec. 16. Thank you in advance for your gen-erous hearts in mission.
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Hark! The Herald Angels Sing !
“Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled.” Charles Wesley wrote this time
honored poem in 1739 and Felix Men-
delssohn composed the music for this
hymn in 1840. Emotions soar while
the music lifts our spirits with joy.
“Glory to the newborn King” is tradi-
tionally sung everywhere, by every-
one together bringing ‘light and life to
all.
Throughout the month of Decem-
ber our music will reflect the joyful an-
ticipation and prayerful preparation for
the Birth of Our Lord. The Chancel
Choir is preparing to sing for the 7pm
Service on Christmas Eve. A Christ-
mas Chamber Trio will share instru-
mental music played by Heidi and
Carol Meuth and Kathleen Cizewski
at the 11 pm Service. We will worship
with the ‘Festival of Lessons and Car-
ols’ at both Services. Plan on joining
us. ‘O Come, Let us adore Him’,
Christ, the Lord !’
The Chancel Choir welcomes new
members. Rehearsals are on Thurs-
day’s at 7:30 pm. in the Sanctuary.
All rehearsal dates are listed in the
bulletin and newsletter calendar. An-
other opportunity to share your music
without the weekly rehearsals, is to
offer a Sunday for the Special Music,
the Gift of Music meditation during
our worship. Instrumental or vocal
solo’s, duets, small ensembles, etc.
are welcome. See our Minister of Mu-
sic, Kathleen Cizewski on Sunday.
God’s Peace and Blessings to you, at
this most holy time of the year.
Kathleen Cizewski + UMC Minister of Music "The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul." JS Bach (1685-1750)
Nurture Team News
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Trick or Treat for UNICEF fundraiser had a total of 10 boxes turned in and the children were able to raise $156.00 for chil-dren in need. This is a good lesson for the kids to experience the natural outpouring of the Holy Spirit working within people. In our trusting relationship with Him we freely and happily give.
Angels We Have Heard on High
December 16th
8:30 AM Church Service
On December 16th the Sunday School Chil-dren will be singing songs of praise for the birth of our Lord and Savior. After the service all are encouraged to partake of food and fellowship in Fellowship Hall. Sun-day School will follow at 9:45. This will be our last Sunday School class before our Christmas and New Year break. Sunday School classes will resume on January 6th.
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Help Us Grow! Invite A Friend to Join UMW!
United Methodist Women is a supportive, inclusive Christian membership organization where women like you grow spiritually, develop as leaders and serve and work to create a world in which all women, children and youth thrive. United Methodist Women is cel-ebrated as the women’s ministry of The United Methodist Church. Who can join UMW? Any woman who commits herself to the PURPOSE of United Methodist Women and to engage in mission, study, personal growth and social action can join. You don’t have to be United Methodist or meet an age requirement to be a member.
Help Us Save Money and Trees: Get Your UMW Newsletter by Email
The Cary UMW quarterly publication, “Woman to Woman,” is delivered via email and USPS. If you would like to help UMW save some money and the environment, please contact Carolyn Downs to have your newsletter delivered via email only. Also, if you haven’t been receiving the newsletter, please contact Carolyn to update your infor-mation.
Like Us On Facebook!
Cary United Methodist Women has a closed Facebook Group. It’s a great way to keep up on the latest activities. Be sure to like us on Facebook.
Small Groups - December Calendar
Books N Bagels – December’s meeting is scheduled for 7-9pm, Friday, December 7, at Lois Voss’s home. Members are asked to bring a holiday treat to share. December’s book: Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levitan. Please call Lois Voss for directions to her home. No meeting in January.
Morning Craft Group – Wednesdays, 9 am-12 pm, Fellowship Hall AB. Contact: Pat Jacobson.
Dorcas Circle – Wednesday, December 12, 12-2pm, Fellowship Hall AB. Fellowship Hall AB. Contact: Penny Libert. All women are welcome to join our Christmas party. A ham will be provided; please bring a dish to pass.
Evening Craft Group – We will not meet in December and January. Contact: Vicki Oberlies
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Kris Kringle Shop is December 1 Bring your family to the Kris Kringle Shop on Saturday, December 1, from 8:00-11:30am, in Fellowship Hall. Find that one-of-a-kind gift among crafts handmade by the UMW craft groups. Enjoy breakfast with Santa, sponsored by Cary UMM. Proceeds from the Kris Kringle Shop go to the Cary UMC Kitchen Fund.
Breakfast with Santa is December 1 Enjoy breakfast with Santa sponsored by Cary UMM. Breakfast will be served from 8-11 am in Fellowship Hall.
Cary UMW Annual Christmas Gathering is December 4 All Cary UMC Women are invited to the Cary UMW Christmas Gathering on Tuesday, December 4, from 6:30-8pm, in Fellowship Hall. Mary Johnson, field representative for Prison Fellowship, will discuss how she equips local churches and trained volunteers to spread the Gospel and nurture disciples behind prison walls so that men and women be-come new creations in Christ – not repeat offenders. Carol singing will follow. We will be collecting adult diapers for the Diaper Bank of Northern Illinois. Light refreshments will be served, and a free-will donation will be accepted for Prison Fellowship. Please bring a friend!
Attention Cookie Bakers and Consumers: Cookie Walk is December 8
If you love to bake cookies or eat cookies, then join us for the annual Cary UMW Cookie Walk, Saturday, December 8, from 9am-1pm, in Fellowship Hall. Choose from a stun-ning variety of beautifully decorated delicious delicacies – a perfect hostess gift for your upcoming holiday parties! Bakers, show off your favorite recipe and donate a batch or two to the Cookie Walk! Cookie donations can be dropped off in church kitchen anytime between 11am-7pm, Friday, December 7. For more information or to volunteer, contact Christina Rank or Lynn Rogers.
Donations Need for College Care Ministry’s Packages Donations are needed for the College Care Ministry’s Valentine care packages, which are mailed to students who have been or are active Cary UMC church members and are en-rolled in a college undergraduate program. Suggested items are: microwave popcorn, granola bars, gum, candy, hot cocoa mix, water flavor packets, snack crackers and cook-ies, mini muffins, tic-tacs, tape, post-it notes, highlighters, and colored pens. Please no dental items and NO LIQUIDS. Food items should be INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED. This year, 17 packages will be shipped. A donations box will be in the church lobby Jan-uary 6-February 10. Money to cover shipping costs is also greatly appreciated. Average shipping cost is $14 per box; checks should be made out to Cary UMW. For more infor-mation, contact Stacy Nordengren or Dawn Ferree.
Cary United Methodist Women
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Homebuilders Sunday School Class November 2018
Facilitators: Jim & Dawn Ferree
Members: Harry & Denise Ackermann, Bob & Maria Baker, Jim & Ruth Barrett, Keith Lang & Carolyn Downs, Bruce & Stacy Nordengren, Lois Voss
1. Short write up on content.
We are an intergenerational class with a focus on supporting/strengthening marriage and family relationships through study, fellowship and prayer. We choose our study materi-als as a class considering a diverse source of material. Our next study is “The Three Hardest Words in the World to get Right” by Leonard Sweet. All study is done together in class while we strive to live out what we have learned in our daily lives.
2. Discipleship and Spiritual transformation goals of the class.
Maintain Christ-centered relationships with our spouses/partners/family members/friends. We foster a safe community of love & forgiveness that encourages us to grow in our personal relationship with Christ and others.
We encourage each other to lead and participate in order to hone/develop leadership qualities in each member.
We encourage and support one another to be in service to others and be a light in the world. The nurture and support we share does not stop at the classroom door.
3. How you integrate the Bible during your study.
The studies we choose as a class are Christian based and integrate scripture throughout the study.
11 5:30 Troop 161 6:00 GS Troop 1228 7:00 Finance Meeting
16 8:30 Worship 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Worship 4:00 Brownie Troop 274 6:00 Ignite Youth
17 1:00 Memorial Comm. 5:30 Tiger CS Den 6:30 Chicagoland Voices 7:00 Men’s Emmaus Mtg. 7:00 Den 4 Meeting 7:00 Troop 160 Meeting
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
19 10:30 CMP Christmas Prog. 2:30 Stephen Ministry 6:00 Den 5 Pack 557 7:00 AA Meeting
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18 6:30 Pack 557 Tiger 7:00 Troop 160 Com. Mtg. 7:30 21st Century Seeds
23 8:30 Worship 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Worship 30 8:30 Worship 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Worship
24 Office hours 9-12 pm
7:00 Traditional Worship 11:00 Traditional Worship 31 7:00 Den 4 Meeting
2 8:30 Worship 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Worship
3 5:30 Tiger CS Den 6:00 Troop 160 PPL Mtg. 6:30 Chicagoland Voices 7:00 Men’s Emmaus Mtg. 7:00 Troop 160 Meeting 7:00 Den 4 Meeting 7:30 Pack 457 Bears
4 6:30 Pack 557 Tiger 7:00 UMW Christmas Gath. 7:00 557 Pack Com. Mtg. 7:00 Pack 457 Com. Mtg. 7:00 Trustee Meeting
5 9:00 Craft Group 2:30 Stephen Ministry 6:00 Den 5 Pack 557 6:30 Bible Study 7:00 AA Meeting 7:00 Bible Study
9 8:30 Worship 9:45 Sunday School 11:00 Worship 6:00 Ignite Youth
10 5:30 Tiger CS Den 6:30 Chicagoland Voices 7:00 Men’s Emmaus Mtg. 7:00 Troop 160 Mtg. 7:00 Den 4 Meeting
12 9:00 Craft Group12:00 Dorcas Circle 6:30 Bible Study 7:00 AA Meeting 7:00 Bible Study
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Office Closed
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Office Closed 7:00 AA Meeting
Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
14 4:00 GS Troop 1074 6:30 Pack 457 Lions 7:00 557 Pack Meeting
10:30 CMP Christmas Prog. 2:30 Stephen Ministry 6:00 Den 5 Pack 557 7:00 AA Meeting
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13 6:15 Brownie Troop 1889 7:30 Chancel Choir
20 Newsletter Deadline
6:30 CS 557 Lion Den 6:30 CS Wolf Den 7 7:00 CMP Board Meeting 7:00 CS 457 Pack Mtg. 7:30 Chancel Choir
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CMP-No School Christmas Break 4:00 Troop 1892 Mtg.
9:00 Craft Group 2:30 Stephen Ministry 6:00 Den 5 Pack 557 6:30 Bible Study 7:00 AA Meeting 7:00 Bible Study
6 6:30 CS 557 Lion Den 6:30 CS Wolf Den 7 7:00 SPR Meeting 7:30 Chancel Choir
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4:00 Troop 1892 Mtg.
1 8:00 Santa’s Breakfast 8:00 Kris Kringle Shop 8:00 Ignite Youth-away
9:00 Craft Group 12:00 Dorcas Circle 6:30 Bible Study 7:00 AA Meeting 7:00 Bible Study
8 8:00 Men’s Group 9:00 Cookie Walk
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15 2:00 CFC Holiday Party
Office Closed 7:00 AA Meeting
27 6:00 Brownie Troop 1889
28 4:00 GS Troop 1074
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