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HighlightThe CongregaTional UniTed ChUrCh of ChrisT

Increasing Our Love for God & Neighbor

August 6, 2015 • Issue 8St. Charles (Campton Hills) • cuccstc.org

Planning is in full swing for our church’s 2015 UNITED FALL FEST – September 12, 2015 from 3pm to 10pm This year will mark our 5th Annual event, which unites our church with the local subdivision (Fox Mill) and our local village (Campton Hills) in a family-friendly festival that promotes fellowship within our congregation and our community. The United Fall Fest directly benefits our Mission budget and is run entirely by our church volunteers. It is quite a sight to see so many members of this church come together to bring the Fest to life. The day starts with the Fox Mill 5k in the morning. Then the Festival kicks off at 3pm with music from “Disbard” to be followed that evening with music from “Red Woody,” both local favorites. Returning highlights from past years include – Kid’s Corner; Bags Tournament; Classic Car Show; Medevac Helicopter Arrival; The Best Food & Beer Tent in the area and more. We want to ask 3 things from every church member:Mark your calendars now and join us for the day.

Sign up to help out for a short (2-hr) shift during the day, we need all hands on deck to make it happen.We will send you a publicity email close to the date of the Fest. Please help us get the word out by forwarding to your local family and neighbors. Thank you in advance,The CUCC United Fall Fest Committee

United Fall Fest Saturday • Sept. 12 • 3.00pm - 10.00pm

Congregational United Church of Christ

LaFox Rd & Fox Mill Blvd • Campton Hills

A DAY OF FAMILY FRIENDLY FUN Live Music! Bags Tournament!

Kids Games & Entertainment Classic Car Show! Kids Talent Show!

Pulled Pork, Burgers, Pizza, Beer & More

FREE ADMISSION • PROCEEDS BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITIES

Vis it us at UnitedFallFest.com & Facebook.com/unitedfal lfest Sign up online for Kids Talent Show, Bags Tournament and more!

United Fall Fest Saturday • Sept. 12 • 3.00pm - 10.00pm

Congregational United Church of Christ

LaFox Rd & Fox Mill Blvd • Campton Hills

A DAY OF FAMILY FRIENDLY FUN Live Music! Bags Tournament!

Kids Games & Entertainment Classic Car Show! Kids Talent Show!

Pulled Pork, Burgers, Pizza, Beer & More

FREE ADMISSION • PROCEEDS BENEFIT LOCAL CHARITIES

Vis it us at UnitedFallFest.com & Facebook.com/unitedfal lfest Sign up online for Kids Talent Show, Bags Tournament and more!

August 6, 2015 • The Congregational United Church of Christ, St. Charles IL • Page 2

Pray for each other so that you may be healed....

James 5:16 (NIV)

Please Pray for

Marla Hecht Mike Klopmeyer’s mother Carol

passed away on July 29th

Barney LykinsRalph MinardWilson MohrDoyle Olson

Barb WiebmerDee Zimmerman

Pop Tabs for Ronald McDonald House

Men’s Fellowship Walking Group 3rd Saturday of each month, 8am

Contact George Mohn for information and location. 847-488-9179 [email protected]

Keep on saving the pop tabs!Thanks so much for saving pop tabs for the St. Charles Golden K Kiwanis Club’s project. The pop tabs are taken to Delnor Hospi-tal. They, in turn, give them to Ronald McDonald House Chari-ties. The Ronald McDonald House provides a home for families of seriously ill children who receive treatment at nearby hospitals. There are several in the Chicago area but the one most recently completed is in Winfield, near Central DuPage Hospital. Amazing how all those little pop tabs together can raise enough cash to help build and maintain needed housing. You can bring pop tabs to the church at anytime – if you have just a few, put them in the little green bag in the hutch outside the office. Or if you have a bunch, put them in my mailbox in the office. They are always welcome, and this is a never-ending project, reaching to infinity and beyond...thank you! -Pat Kitner

Pottawatomie Partnership

Volunteers are needed each Saturday at 8:30am. #13, 1620 S. 13th Ave, St. Charles.

Dear Friends,Many thanks for your prayer, care, and concern as I continue to battle ulcerative colitis.The journey is slow but showing signs the end is in sight.Blessings,Pat Nerad

Honor the tradition but expand the

understanding. That’s what religions must do

right now if they hope to be helpful to humans in

the years ahead.

Neale Donald WalschTomorrow’s God

Food on the 4th

AUGUST 23 Your Choice throughout the summer. On AUGUST 23

please bring non-perishable food of your choice for the St. Charles Salvation Army Food Pantry and the Elburn Food

Pantry.

Please pray for them on their birthdays.


Highlight Newsletter Copy Deadline Monday, Aug. 24th BEFORE NOON

2015 Altar Flower Donations There are still many Sundays available for altar flower donations in 2015. Sign up on the Worship Bulletin Board next to the elevator. You will be contacted to make arrangements for your flower donation and what you would like printed in the bulletin. And after church you get to take them home!

Amy Bishop 1Katie Hardison 1Sarah Hill 1Kevin Kiesel 1Peggy Lorenz 1Cynthia Schif 1Katherine Altergott 2Stephanie Gregory 2Nicholas Lancor 2Natalie Michels 2Diana Sandberg 2Tyler Stewart 2Megan Baer 3Jack Bils 3Bryan Fank 3Taylor Hecht 3Anthony Rickard 4Chelsey Trembley 4Sue Evans 5Kate Nickols 5Ryan Bata 6Bob Keck 6Emily Lorenz 6Elliott Churchill 7Nathaniel Field 7Colleen Hofmeister 7Sue Prigge 7Carrie Miller 8Maggie Hoepfner 9Hannah Chapman 10Angela Churchill 10Sarah Klemm 10Steve Munz 10Stacey Wodrich 10Bob Beavan 11Jake Borst 11Claudia Field 11Andrea Plamondon 11Tinsley Schroeder 11MacKenzie Smith 11Laine Balzanto 12Lauren Gaydos 12Becky Hale 12Matt Ritchie 12Tom Scorby 12Joshua Turyna 12Daniel Ackerman 13Fonda DeMaar 13Katie Johnson 13Kevin Morton 13Anne Valsa 13Amelia Wodrich 13Aniya Wodrich 13

Cindy Hardy 14Violet McCann 14Corrin Stines 14Samantha Kiesel 16Casey Klotz 16Aubrey Mandat 16Jax Moran 16Rozella Nagy 16Amelia Larson 17Heather Veldhuizen 17Ted Heise (Sr.) Sr. 18Hank Hoepfner 18Miya Megliola 18Henry Provencher 18Cecelia Burke 19Mila Englert 19Flora Lipke 19Megan Mackowiak 19Meredith Mateja 19Bob Broeker 21Joe Innis 21Grace Algrim 22Michael Gonzales 22Doug Shuman 22Rebecca Reber 23Kathy Roland 23Dawn Turner 23Bill Chapman 24Michael Murtaugh 24Anne Stoner 24Laurel Innis 25Susan Rodgers 25Faith Siwy 25Jacob Taft 25Eliese Miller 26Helena Miller 26Randy Nelsen 26Colin Turner 26Cathy Flesher 27Madeline Heise 27Matthew Munz 27Nicholas Rickard 27Jamie Breseman 28Tony Giamberdino 28Pat Wasmond 28Josie Ball 29Jake Mroz 29Beth Grimaldi 30Linda McCullagh 30Lexie Rosborough 30Audrey Bowie 31Cort Kormos 31Larry Weber 31

Congregational Life is looking for volunteers to help serve coffee fellowship. There are step -by-step directions available by the sign-up sheet on the Congregational Life bulletin board. Volunteer today - it’s fun and easy!

Save the Date!As you know, John Rodgers will be retiring later in the year. Please mark these two upcoming dates on your calendar for our congre-gation to honor John:Sunday, October 11, will be John Rodgers’ Sunday with an all-church brunch following the service.Sunday, November 8, there will be an evening dinner and celebra-tion of his career at EagleBrook Country Club.

More details on both events will be made available in the coming months.

Our Pastoral Search Committee has been coordinating busy summer calendars as we move closer to our goal of recommending a candidate to our congregation to be “Called” as the next Senior Pastor for our church. Though we still have personal interviews to complete with our finalists, we hope to realize our decision by early September. It is difficult not to be more specific, but we also know nothing can or should be shared until mutual agreement is reached. The deliberation we will experience will be the result of our faith in God and the considerable responsibilities we have to ALL of you. Please, keep us in your personal prayers.

Respectfully,

Bob GrahamChair, Pastoral Search Committee

Pastoral Search Committee Update

Paint Night


Ladies’ Weekend at Pilgrim ParkPlease mark your calendars and join us for a fun gather-ing for ladies of all ages on Friday through Sunday, Oct 30-Nov 1 this fall. We will gather at Pilgrim Park for a weekend of fun, games, mission projects, social time, walk-ing the outdoor grounds and much more. The registration form is available in the office, in this Highlight, on our website or you can follow this link: http://goo.gl/ZzkcY2 . If you have any questions, please ask any of the committee members - Norma DeMaar, Nola Boyd, Carol Ludemann, Marilyn Schave, Pat Kitner, Carleen Bart or Sue Peterson. More details later this fall for those who register.

Steel Beam Theatre Group For those of you who wish to join the Church Steel Beam Theatre group, here are the dates we are suggesting for the 2015-2016 play season:

Good People - Sept 11

Forever Plaid - Nov 20

Yankee Tavern - Jan 29

The Clean House - Mar 11

Spelling Bee - Apr 22

When Not That Good Will Do - June 3 You may choose to buy season tickets or for individual plays. If you wish more information about the plays and how to order, go to steelbeamtheatre.com.If you do buy tickets, be sure to let me know that you will be going so that I can add you to our email list and invite you to join our potlucks or dinners out before each play.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.

Jeanne Humke - [email protected] 630-584-7108 (home) 630-229-3494 (cell)

Counter Volunteers Needed in 2016Are you looking for an opportunity to volunteer within our church? Could you donate 30-60 minutes every 4 weeks after the 9:30 church service to count and deposit the offering? We are in need of three counters beginning January 1, 2016. Please consider becoming a Counter Team member. If interested, contact Rosemary Kagel at (630) 584-0929x312 or [email protected].

New Members Received September 13, 2015

An orientation evening will be held on Tuesday, September 8 at 7:30pm.

Contact the church office for more information or to be added to the attendee list.

Please join us for Paint night! We will have a local artist take us through how to paint our

own masterpiece! Bring $25 per person to cover all supplies and an appetizer or dessert

and wine if you would like. Saturday, August 15th, 6:30 in Fellowship Hall. Sign up on the Congregational Life board or contact Jen Behrendt with any questions - [email protected].

Suzy’s Storytelling SundayThere are many websites, subscription services and resources for ministers to find stories or sermon illustra-tions for ministers to turn to when writing sermons, look-ing for the right story that connects the bible verse or idea to real life. Over the years I have heard many snippets or stories from your lives about faith experiences. You are a fantastic resource for me. On August 23rd I would like to showcase your stories in the sermon time. You can send me an email or drop off your story in the office and let me know if you want your name included or not. I will do my best to share those illustrations but I might have to save some for a future preaching date!

No one has ever become poor by giving.

~Anne Frank


At the May gathering of Novel Approaches the group chose the books for 2015 and 2016. Titles, Dates and Locations are listed below. Please sign up on the Congregational Life bulletin board. Hope you will join us!

September 18 – “All the Light We Cannot See” Anthony DoerrFrom the highly acclaimed, multiple award-winning An-thony Doerr, the beautiful, stunningly ambitious instant New York Times bestseller about a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to survive the devastation of World War II. Doerr’s “stunning sense of physical detail and gorgeous metaphors” are dazzling. Deftly interweaving the lives of Marie-Laure and Werner, he illuminates the ways, against all odds, people try to be good to one another. Ten years in the writing, a National Book Award finalist, All the Light We Cannot See is a magnificent, deeply moving novel from a writer “whose sentences never fail to thrill” (Los Angeles Times).We are invited to Denise Djoka’s home at 41W845 Bow-gren Drive, Elburn.

November 13 – “All Our Names” Dinaw MengestuA sweeping, continent-spanning story about the love between men and women, between friends, and between citizens and their countries, All Our Names is a transfix-ing exploration of the relationships that define us. Fleeing war-torn Uganda for the American Midwest, Isaac begins a passionate affair with the social worker assigned to him. But the couple’s bond is inescapably darkened by the secrets of Isaac’s past: the country and the conflict he left behind and the beloved friend who changed the course of his life—and sacrificed everything to ensure his freedom. From acclaimed author Dinaw Mengestu, here is a love story for our time.You are invited to Susan & John Rodgers’ home at 2018 Bridle Court, St. Charles.

January 22 – “Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit” Jeanette WintersonWinner of the Whitbread Prize for best first fiction, Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit is a coming-out novel from Winterson, the acclaimed author of The Passion and

2015-2016Novel Approaches

Sexing the Cherry. The narrator, Jeanette, cuts her teeth on the knowledge that she is one of God’s elect, but as this budding evangelical comes of age, and comes to terms with her preference for her own sex, the peculiar balance of her God-fearing household crumbles.Our discussion will be held at the home of Rich & Nancy Doerr. They live at 4206 Prestwick Court, St. Charles.

March 18 – “How Green Was My Valley” Richard LlewellynWinner of the National Book Award in 1940 and the basis for the Academy Award Best Picture film of the same name, How Green Was My Valley is full of memorable characters, richly crafted language, and surprising humor. Huw Morgan remembers the days when his home valley was prosperous, verdant, and beautiful—before the mines came to town. The youngest son of a respectable mining family in South Wales, he is now the only one left in the valley, and his reminiscences tell the story of a family and a town both defined and ruined by the mines. Huw’s story is both joyful and heartrending—a portrait of a place and a people existing now only in memory.The Ball’s have invited us to their home this evening, 43W213 Whirlaway Court, Elburn.

May 13 or 20 – “The Blind Assassin” Margaret AtwoodThe Blind Assassin opens with these simple, resonant words: “Ten days after the war ended, my sister Laura drove a car off a bridge.” They are spoken by Iris, whose terse ac-count of her sister’s death in 1945 is followed by an inquest report proclaiming the death accidental. But just as the reader expects to settle into Laura’s story, Atwood intro-duces a novel-within-a-novel. Entitled The Blind Assassin, it is a science fiction story told by two unnamed lovers who meet in dingy backstreet rooms. When we return to Iris, it is through a 1947 newspaper article announcing the dis-covery of a sailboat carrying the dead body of her husband, a distinguished industrialist. Brilliantly weaving together such seemingly disparate elements, Atwood creates a world of astonishing vision and unforgettable impact.Our last gathering for the year will be at Ken & Debby Graham’s home, 509 15th Court, St. Charles.

To All Women of the Church, Happy summer! Hope you are enjoying our beautiful, warm weather. On Wednesday, September 2, Women’s Fellowship will be having our first meeting of the new year. We will gather in the Parlor around 9:00 to meet friends, old and new, and enjoy some coffee and refreshments. Our meeting will begin at 9:30. We will have many things to discuss, mainly our annual Rummage Sale, which will be held October 12 thru 17.

Please plan to come to the meeting with lots of ideas for the coming year. If you have never been to one of our meetings, do come and see what we are all about!!

~Ginger Krichbaum


MEAL MINISTRY If you could provide an occasional meal for a church member, please contact Patti Molloy at [email protected] or Mary Lou Bracken at [email protected] or sign up on the Parish Nurse bulletin board.

Patti Molloy, RN Parish Nurse

[email protected]

Automated External Defibrillator is located near office door. Look for overhead AED sign. Phone is on the adjacent wall. To call for help, press an outside line and dial 911.

A second AED was recently donated to the church and is located on the lower level across from the drinking

fountain. It will be maintained by Swing Set Preschool.

The Campton Hills Police Department is offering a series of classes called Senior Citizen Police Acad-emy. Topics covered will include Cons and Scams; Personal Safety; Home Security; 911/Communi-cation and Driving Safety. The classes are August 17-21, 2015 from 10:00am-noon and will be held at the Campton Township Community Center lo-cated at 5N082 Old LaFox Rd. There is no cost and you do not need to be a resident of Campton Hills to attend. To enroll or for more information con-tact Chief Hoffman at 630-584-4242 or by email at [email protected].

Senior Citizen Police Academy

WALK THIS WAYYou don’t have to be a marathon runner or even slightly ath-letic to reap the rewards of exercise. We were made to walk and walking is one of the most effective ways to keep your heart strong. I feel like I could end this article now. What else do you need to know? OK, here’s a little more information in case you’re not lacing up your walking shoes quite yet.

Studies that track people’s behavior for years see healthier brains in more-active people. Older people who walk a mile to two miles a day tend to have about a 35% lower rate of devel-oping Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Can I end this article NOW? Really, if a medicine was on the market that claimed to lower the risk of developing dementia by 35%, we would all be asking our doctors for a prescription!

Americans typically spend two-thirds of their day sitting and it can have a really negative effect on our health. Replacing just one hour of sitting each day with walking can significantly improve your health.

Mobility is really key as we age. When you lose your mobil-ity, you lose your independence. Walking can reduce the pain of arthritic knees by about 30%. If you combine walking with weight loss, the reduction in pain can be up to 50%.

Walking for exercise can help people who have been diagnosed with mild or moderate depression. Exercise appears to work in a way similar to antidepressant medications by increasing levels of serotonin, a chemical messenger that helps keep mood bal-anced. Exercise also helps people feel that they have regained some control over their lives. Individuals who have depres-sion and who exercise report feeling greater self-efficacy and empowerment.

If you still need another reason, how about this one? People who are more physically active, including those who walk for exercise, appear to be less likely to develop cancer. Regular physical activity also reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, sudden cardiac death, atrial fibrillation, and congestive heart failure. Don’t worry if you can’t do too much at one time. It’s the total amount that matters. If you have time for a 30 minute walk at lunch and another at the end of the day, you’ll essen-tially get the same benefit as taking an hour-long walk.

Before you lace up, make sure your boots shoes are made for walking. They should be lightweight, breath-able and provide support. Test the shoe’s flexibility by trying to bend it with your hands. A bendable shoe allows your foot to easily roll forward and push off with the toes. Try on walking shoes with the socks you plan to wear with them.

If you haven’t exercised in a while, don’t let that stop you. Take it slow and make sure the speed and length of your walk match your fitness level. Set clear and realistic goals and write them down. Keep a personal walking log. Simply writing down how long you walked and at what pace (slow, moderate, brisk) can help you track your progress and reach your goals. Keep it simple and develop a walking plan that works for you.

There is a walking group that meets at church every Thursday morning at 8:00am. They walk on the path in the Fox Mill Subdivision for about 30 minutes. If the weather is bad, they walk inside the church. Everyone walks at his/her own pace so there is no need to feel intimidated if you are just getting started. To be included in the walker group email, send an email to Carol Ludemann at [email protected]

So, the only thing left to say is (as I channel my inner Nancy Sinatra) “Start Walking”! I found this little gem I thought I’d share with you. Enjoy!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbyAZQ45uww


Tassie BrautigamChristian Education Coordinator

[email protected] ALL SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS TEACHING SEPTEMBER 13, 2015 - MAY 22, 2016

SAVE THE DATE

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 at 7PM in ROOM 115 We will meet to go over this year’s theme “Pass It On,” the curriculum, info on the major events for the year, ready the welcome postcards for all of our kids, and much more! The meeting is expected to be finished by 8:30. This is an important meeting for all teach-ers - whether you have been teaching for many years or whether this is your first year. The goal for all of us is to give the kids who come to Sunday school the best possible experience to “pass On God’s love.” It takes each and everyone to make this happen. Looking forward to seeing everyone when I return on August 18th. Hope you have all had a wonderful summer experiencing the wonders of God’s world!

Thank you all for your time and talent!! It really does make a difference in our children’s lives.

Thanks so much!!!

Tassie

Peaceful Heart Yoga with Donna BurgYoga is now being held in the sanctuary Monday’s 9:00-10:15am and Thursday’s 2-3:15pm. All are welcome to attend 1 or both of the sessions!!! Namaste...New session beginning on Sept. 1412 weeks, Mondays from 9-10:15am. Sept. 14th - Dec. 14thNo class Oct. 12th & Nov. 23rd$120 for 12 weeks, $12 per week (drop in)Pay at class. Sign up on Congregational Life Bulletin Board.New class beginning on Sept. 1014 weeks, Thursdays from 2-3:15pm. Sept. 10th - Dec. 17thNo Class Nov. 26th$140 for 14 weeks, $12 per week (drop in)Pay at class. Sign up on Congregational Life Bulletin Board.

Donna Burg 630/309-0614 [email protected]

Peaceful Heart Yoga with Crystal Healing bowls

Saturday, August 15, 4-5:30pmCost is $30

Are you one of the many people who have wanted to try our Peaceful Heart Yoga, but were hesitant to sign up for a full session? This opportunity gives you the chance to

experience gentle yoga with Donna accompanied by Crystal Healing Bowls with Yolanda in the serene atmosphere of our beautiful sanctuary. This afternoon will be intimate

without being intimidating, and our gentle class will leave you feeling long, strong and totally de-stressed! We wel-come and encourage you to try Peaceful Heart Yoga with

Healing Bowls.

Donna Burg 630/309-0614 [email protected] Study Begins Tuesday, September 15th. On Tuesday, September 15 at 1:00pm the Bible Study group will meet in the Parlor. If you have never been a part of this group now is the time to join. If you have been coming for many years - welcome back. This fall there will be two sessions. The first will be for six weeks focused on the book “God is Closer Than You Think” by John Ortberg. Many have read this short book and we will be using a study guide and video presentation for this study. The second session, beginning November 3rd, will be focused on Marcus Borg’s book “Convictions, How I Learned What Matters Most.” Professor Borg died last year and this is his last book. It is excellent and it will be a very meaningful exploration of our core beliefs. This class will run through the end of January. Sign up is on the Christian Education bulletin board. Cost is $20 for both sessions which covers participants guide and video but you will need to provide you own Borg and Ortberg books.

Lazarus HouseWednesday, August19, 6:30 pm

214 Walnut Street, St. Charles We need your help with meal items for the August menu. The dinner menu is baked ziti casserole (suggested recipe provided), tossed salad and corn on the cob. Hamburger meat will be available in the church kitchen freezer. We also need the usual breakfast and lunch items. Items can be delivered any time during the day, but 6:30 pm is optimal. A sign up sheet is on the Mission Board near the Mark closet - there are many slots still open so please sign up soon!Questions?Grace Caldwell - home 630 762-1347; cell 630 886 3482; email [email protected] Brown - [email protected].


Who’s in the Pews?Donna and Ken Burg

By Sue PetersonYou may know a little about Donna and Ken Burg - Donna, the Yoga teacher; Ken, the almost anything, fix it person. I enjoyed learning so much more about their lives. Read on to see why. They joined our church in 1998 when we had just moved to the Campton Hills area. When searching for a church home, Donna was working for the St. Charles School District so she knew Wyonne Hegland, Bob Graham, Ken Graham, Dee Stribling James and others in the school district who were members of our church. Donna and Ken were also married in 1986 by Rev. Bill Nagy in our down-town church building, but then moved away to Bartlett. So when they later settled in Geneva, and were looking for a church in 1998, they came to visit. They knew their search was over. It felt like home. Donna lived and grew up in Barrington, Illinois. Donna went to Illinois State for an undergraduate in psychol-ogy and graduate degree in school psychology. She worked as a School Psychologist for 25 years (St. Charles, Burlington, and West Chicago) with her favorite experi-ences in Early Childhood settings. When the West Chi-cago school district laid off a great deal of their staff during the recession, Donna found herself needing a new job. She was already teaching yoga and wondered if she could make it her full time work. Donna had indeed found her passion - being a gentle Yoga Instructor and Yoga Therapist. Her yoga journey began 20 years earlier when she began taking yoga at the Geneva Park District, which led her to get her certificate from the Himalayan Institute in Glenview in 1998. Donna shared that she began yoga for her bad back, but fell in love with yoga for her body, mind and spirit! She now works at Tranquility Spa and Wellness center (next to Townhouse Books) where Ken built her a beautiful stu-dio, and also teaches at our church, the Holmstad, Geneva Methodist Church, Bowes Creek clubhouse (where they live) and the Geneva Park District. She also loves to pro-vide a gentle experience to small groups or one-on-one, if desired. Ken was born in Upper Michigan but his family migrated to the north side of Chicago and then to the south side to Riverdale. Yes, he is a Cubs and Sox fan. He has a degree from Illinois State in Industrial Technology which included studies in computer programming, electronics, metals, woods and automotive. His first real job however was

manager at Zales Jewelers in Bloomingdale, but when his mother and grandmother were killed in a car accident, he quit that job and went to take care of his stepfather. He then left retail and worked for a fastener manufactur-er. He worked his way up to Director of Purchasing and Materials Controller. He then went on to work in West Chicago for a British air compressor company until they wanted to move his family to Quincy, Illinois. Donna and Ken did not want to move their family there, so he quit and now Ken was also without a job. In searching, Ken too found his real passion and a way to help others. He decided to have his own business, Ken’s Quality Home Repair, and has been in home repair and remodeling ever since 2002. When trying to decide if this small busi-ness was really for him, Pastor Rodgers said “This is your gift! What do you need…a burning bush?” Donna and Ken met at a bar/dancing club when both were following the music group, Kool Ray and the Pola-roids. It must have been some mighty good music!! As I mentioned, they married in 1986, but finding a place to marry was a challenge. They grew up Catholic but could not find a Catholic Church who would marry them since they had not been attending. After talking to several people and hearing about the Congregational Church and Rev. Bill Nagy, they knew it was the place for their wedding. As it turned out, it became their church family and church home! Donna and Ken have two children. Kyle was born in 1989 and Chris in 1991. When their family joined our church, the boys both became active in Sunday school and later in GF. Chris is now one of the adult leaders for our GF high school youth group. He works for Simple Logistics in the sales area selling freight space on refrigerated trucks. Kyle works for Hyundai in Aurora selling cars, but he also has his dad’s talent for fixing things. When introducing his girlfriend to his parents one time he said, “My Dad fixes ‘things’. My Mom fixes ‘bodies and souls’.” Ken has been on the Mission Committee, and this fall you will see him at the Fall Fest again as the physical logistics (especially electrical) person. It is quite a setup to get ready for the fest. Please plan to come on September 12(and 11th to help set up). Donna has taught Sunday school and attends the afternoon Bible study. Also as I mentioned, Donna has 2 yoga gentle classes at our church. You are welcome to attend, as it is for all abilities and ages. Come and see what it’s all about! They both also attend a couple’s Bible Study at the First Baptist Church of Geneva. There are plenty of stories and interesting events sur-rounding their lives. When you get a chance, talk with them to find out more.

SEM’s News

The SEM’s would like to invite you to join them for a pub night on August 13th from 6-8pm at Old Town Pub in Wasco.

Friendships, Nature, Yoga, Missions, Bonfire, Sunday Worship–CommunionFree Time–Walk, Read, Knit, Crochet, Crafts, Stitching, Games, Chat

$150 per person includes 2 nights lodging & 5 meals(4pm Friday arrival–10am Sunday departure)

($110 One night option–Saturday morning arrival)($30 Saturday only - lunch, dinner, mission projects, no overnight)

Provided by Committee–Friday night supper and mission projects supplies.Provided by Pilgrim Park–Saturday breakfast-lunch-dinner,

Sunday-breakfast, linens–sheets & towels. Bring along snack or dessert to share, beverages, clothing & items for weather.

Optional activities – hiking, walking, yoga, chair yoga, games, Bunco,personal crafts, needlework & reading.

The following information will be provided by email the week before: Directions to Pilgrim Park, transportation information, what food & snacks to bring.

Contact Sue Peterson with questions and/or transportation information.cell 630-751-6655 or [email protected]

#–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Registration Form – Women’s Weekend Oct. 30-Nov. 1, 2015

Name______________________________________________________________ Phone _____________________________Cell _____________________________ Email ______________________________________________________________Address________________________________________________________________ Roommate preferences (Most upper conference center rooms have 3 new beds per room.)________________________________________________________________________

Providing own transportation_______ Need a ride _____Willing to drive_____ Number of passengers____________Time Leaving_____________________ Riding with _______________________________________________________________

_____$150 per person (_____$110, one night option, Saturday morning arrival) (_____$30 Saturday only, no overnight)

Make check payable to Congregational UCC, write Women’s Weekend on memo line.Return form & check to church office by Oct. 18

(office: paid date____________check #______________)

16th Annual Women’s Weekend Sharing Love & Inspiration• October 30-November 1, 2015

The Congregational United Church of Christ, STC

Pilgrim ParkUCC Church Camp

Near Princeton, Illinois

The Congregational United Church of Christ CalendarVisit cuccstc.org for current calendarAugust 2015 MARCH 2015

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1Communion8:30 AM - 9:00 AM BriefWorship (S)8:30 AM - 9:15 AM HappyHearts Choir Practice(Rm. 111)9:30 AM Sunday Schoolthrough 7th Grade9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)

2HIGHLIGHTNewsletterDeadline NOON9:00 AM- 7:30 PMLanguageStars-Mandarin(112)9:00 AM- 10:15 AMPeaceful HeartYoga (FH)2:00 PM- 8:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)5:00 PM- 7:00 PM F.O.G.Puppet Trouperehearsal (FH)

31:00 PM- 2:30 PM BibleStudy (P)3:30 PM- 8:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)7:00 PMMissionCommittee (O)7:00 PM- 9:00 PMRichter FacilityRental (FH)

49:00 AMWomen'sFellowship (P)3:30 PM- 8:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)6:30 PM- 8:15 PM GFYouth Group(119)7:00 PM SwingSet BD Mtg(114)

52:00 PM- 3:15 PMPeaceful HeartYoga (FH)2:30 PM- 6:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)6:00 PMBellissimo BellChoir Rehearsal(S)7:00 PM- 8:30 PM NAMI(114)7:00 PM- 9:00 PMRichter FacilityRental (FH)7:30 PMChancel Choir(S)

69:00 AM- 5:45 PMLanguageStars-Spanish(112 & 115)3:30 PM- 8:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)5:00 PMConfirmationRetreat (PilgrimPark)7:30 PM NovelApproaches(Anne and BobGrahams')

7- 3:00 PMConfirmationRetreat ends(Pilgrim Park)9:00 AM- 3:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)11:00 AM- 7:30 PM LynneGreen recital

8TGIJ8:30 AM - 9:00 AM BriefWorship (S)8:30 AM - 9:15 AM HappyHearts Choir Practice(Rm. 111)9:30 AM Sunday Schoolthrough 7th Grade9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)2:00 PM - 3:30 PM TGIJ(FH)

99:00 AM- 7:30 PMLanguageStars-Mandarin(112)9:00 AM- 10:15 AMPeaceful HeartYoga (FH)10:00 AMPrayer ShawlMinistry (P)2:00 PM- 8:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)5:00 PM- 7:00 PM F.O.G.Puppet Trouperehearsal (FH)7:00 PM- 8:00 PM SwingSet Story-timew/Dad

101:00 PM- 2:30 PM BibleStudy (P)3:30 PM- 8:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)7:00 PM- 9:00 PMRichter FacilityRental (FH)7:00 PM- 8:00 PM SwingSet Story-timew/Dad

113:30 PM- 8:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)6:30 PM- 8:15 PM GFYouth Group(119)6:30 PMWorshipCommittee (O)7:00 PMChristianEducationCommittee(114)7:00 PM- 8:00 PM SwingSet Dad's Night(FH)

122:00 PM- 3:15 PMPeaceful HeartYoga (FH)2:30 PM- 6:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)6:00 PMBellissimo BellChoir Rehearsal(S)7:00 PM- 9:00 PMRichter FacilityRental (FH)7:30 PMChancel Choir(S)

13Steel BeamTheater9:00 AM- 5:45 PMLanguageStars-Spanish(112 & 115)3:30 PM- 8:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)

149:00 AM- 3:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)2:00 PM St.Patrick's Dayparade

158:15 AM - 10:10 AMF.O.G. Puppet TroupeDrama before sermon8:30 AM - 9:00 AM BriefWorship (S)8:30 AM - 9:15 AM HappyHearts Choir Practice(Rm. 111)9:30 AM Sunday Schoolthrough 7th Grade9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)11:00 AM - 1:00 PMConfirmation (P)

168:30 AMBuildingMaintenance9:00 AM- 7:30 PMLanguageStars-Mandarin(112)9:00 AM- 10:15 AMPeaceful HeartYoga (FH)11:00 AM- 7:00 PMLinder Rental(117)2:00 PM- 8:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)5:00 PM- 7:00 PM F.O.G.

171:00 PM- 2:30 PM BibleStudy (P)3:30 PM- 8:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)7:00 PM- 9:00 PMRichter FacilityRental (FH)

189:30 AM- 11:30 AMCircle ofFriends (P)3:30 PM- 8:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)5:00 PM- 6:00 PMHelping Hands(FH)6:30 PM- 8:15 PM GFYouth Group(119)6:45 PMLazarus House -1/2ConfirmationClass7:00 PM

192:00 PM- 3:15 PMPeaceful HeartYoga (FH)2:30 PM- 6:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)6:00 PMBellissimo BellChoir Rehearsal(S)7:00 PM- 9:00 PMRichter FacilityRental (FH)7:30 PMChancel Choir(S)

209:00 AM- 5:45 PMLanguageStars-Spanish(112 & 115)3:30 PM- 8:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)6:00 PM- 8:00 AM F.O.G.Puppet TroupeLOCK-IN

217:00 AM Men'sFellowshipWalking Group9:00 AM- 3:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)10:00 AMEaster EggHunt


AUGUST 2015

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday26Food on the 4thSummer Sunday Schoolthrough 3rd grade9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)

279:00 AM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars-Mandarin(112)9:00 AM- 10:15 AMYoga (S)1:00 PM- 6:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)5:00 PM- 9:00 PMPrairie StyleQuilters (FH)

2810:00 AM- 6:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)

291:30 PM- 7:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)

309:15 AM- 11:30 AMBeiermannLessons (S,111)2:00 PM- 3:15 PM Yoga(S)

316:00 PMSteiner/CelliWeddingRehearsal (S)

111:30 AM- 1:30 PM DalyRental (FH)4:00 PMSteiner/CelliWedding (P) (S)

2CommunionSummer Sunday Schoolthrough 3rd grade8:30 AM - 9:15 AM HappyHearts Choir Practice(Rm. 111)9:30 AM Del MuroBaptism (S)9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)

39:00 AM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars-Mandarin(112)9:00 AM- 10:15 AMYoga (S)1:00 PM- 6:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)

410:00 AM- 6:30 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)7:00 PMMissionCommittee (O)

51:30 PM- 7:00 PMBeiermannLessons (S,111)7:00 PM SwingSet BD Mtg(114)

69:15 AM- 11:30 AMBeiermannLessons (S,111)2:00 PM- 3:15 PM Yoga(S)6:00 PMBellissimo BellChoir Rehearsal(S)7:00 PM- 8:30 PM NAMI(114)

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9Summer Sunday Schoolthrough 3rd grade8:30 AM - 9:15 AM HappyHearts Choir Practice(Rm. 111)9:30 AM Saxton Baptism(S)9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)

109:00 AM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars-Mandarin(112)9:00 AM- 10:15 AMYoga (S)10:00 AMPrayer ShawlMinistry (P)

11 127:00 PMChristianEducationCommittee(114)7:00 PMCongregationalLife Cm (P)

132:00 PM- 3:15 PM Yoga(S)6:00 PMBellissimo BellChoir Rehearsal(S)

146:00 PM- 10:00 PMBethlehem

157:00 AM Men'sFellowshipWalking Group9:00 AM- 2:00 PMBethlehem4:00 PM- 5:30 PM Yogaand crystalbowls (S)6:30 PM- 9:00 PM Wineand Art Night(FH)

16Summer Sunday Schoolthrough 3rd grade8:30 AM - 9:15 AM HappyHearts Choir Practice(Rm. 111)9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)

178:30 AMBuildingMaintenance9:00 AM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars-Mandarin(112)9:00 AM- 10:15 AMYoga (S)

18 196:45 PMLazarus HouseHomelessShelter

202:00 PM- 3:15 PM Yoga(S)6:00 PMBellissimo BellChoir Rehearsal(S)

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23Food on the 4thSummer Sunday Schoolthrough 3rd grade8:30 AM - 9:15 AM HappyHearts Choir Practice(Rm. 111)9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)

249:00 AM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars-Mandarin(112)

25 26GF Begins

278:00 AM SwingSet Back toSchool Night(FH)1:30 PM- 3:30 PM FoxValley Justice& Witness(P)6:00 PMBellissimo BellChoir Rehearsal

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30Summer Sunday Schoolthrough 3rd grade8:30 AM - 9:15 AM HappyHearts Choir Practice(Rm. 111)9:30 AM Morton baptism(S)9:30 AM - 10:30 AMWorship (S)10:30 AM - 11:00 AMCoffee Fellowship (FH)4:00 PM Council andStaff Picnic

319:00 AM- 5:30 PMLanguageStars-Mandarin(112)

17:00 PMMissionCommittee (O)

29:00 AM- 11:00 AMWomen'sFellowship (P)7:00 PM SwingSet BD Mtg(114)

36:00 PMBellissimo BellChoir Rehearsal(S)7:00 PM- 8:30 PM NAMI(114)

46:00 PM BianchiWeddingRehearsal (S)

54:30 PM BianchiWedding (S,P)


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MISSION STATEMENT We, as a community in Christ, shall provide and administer a continuum of opportunities for worship,

education, fellowship and outreach. It is our mission to serve individual, local, national and world needs.

STAFFRev. Dr. John R. Rodgers–Senior Minister [email protected]. Suzy R. Daly–Associate Minister [email protected]. Patricia G. Kitner–Assistant Minister [email protected] Molloy, RN–Parish Nurse [email protected] Brautigam–Children’s Ministry [email protected] Barth, Connections Coordinator [email protected] Steele-Trish Thompson, Office [email protected] Kagel–Financial Manager [email protected] Beiermann–Music Director [email protected]

Nancy Scorby–Council PresidentTara Moffitt–Congregational Life Chair Steve Sidor–Christian Education Chair Ann Keck–Mission Chair Mary Lou Bracken–Worship Chair Bob Brautigam–Facilities Ginger Krichbaum–Women’s Fellowship President Jeff Graham–Youth Director Rev. William L. Nagy–Pastor Emeritus All Members–Ministers

YOU ARE WELCOME Striving to increase our love for God and neighbor, we welcome persons of every age, health condition, race, marital status, economic status, sexual orientation and religious background.

We encourage you to become an active member of our church, sharing your God-given gifts in all areas of church life: worship, education, mission and ministry.

Swing Set Preschool 630-443-8570

Kim Barth, [email protected]

Our denomination is the United Church of Christ

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Congregational UCC St. Charles

SUMMER SSUMMSUMMER SUMMER SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE

9:30am Worship Service with Sunday School Sunday School for children through 3rd grade. Nursery care.

Communion offered the first Sunday of each month.

Church Office 630-584-0929 • FAX [email protected] • [email protected]

Summer Office Hours Mon–Thurs 8:30am-2pm, Fri 9am-12

No matter who you are, or where ever you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here!

The Congregational United Church of Christ

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