November 21, 2021 Announcements
BLACK = general information; RED = Elgin Cong; BLUE = CHI MISSION CTR/ CofCHRIST
ELGIN CONG / AREA EVENTS - NOVEMBER
Thanksgiving Greetings!
Once again we are nearing that wonderful time of year in which we express our thanks and appreciation to God for all His blessings in our lives as we celebrate Thanksgiving. He is truly our provider and source of blessings. God is so good! Part of that goodness is having special loving people like each of you who help make our congregation the Body of Christ. Thank you for your generosity in sharing your time, talents and treasure. Have a happy, safe and blessed Thanksgiving!
Today, Cloyd and Jan Dowell are celebrating 50 years of marriage! Happy Anniversary to a wonderful couple! May God continue to bless you with many more happy years together. .........Jean Hedrich Pastor (20-21)
Sunday, November 21 – Worship Service at 10:00 a.m. Linda Meyer will be presiding and Jean Hedrich will be speaking using the theme “Testify to the Truth”. Please make a copy of the attached worship service.
Tuesday, November 23 - CMC Thanksgiving Service at 7:00 p.m.
Since the return to congregational life, there are many who have been missing the opportunity to worship with others around the MC.
Join friends from around the MC on Tuesday Night, November 23rd for a special Mission Center wide Thanksgiving Service via Zoom.
It promises to be a worship full of thanksgiving and praise.
The service will be on Zoom. Lisa Jauch from the Elgin congregation will be presiding. Several folks from around the MC will be participating through readings, testimonies, and prayer. Roger Hintzsche will be providing the music. This promises to be a great time of gathering and Thanks-giving.
Here are the login details...Topic:
CMC Thanksgiving Worship
Time: Nov 23, 2021 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting via computer or smart phone:
Join Zoom via landline:
Dial: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 996 2145 6419
Passcode: 689961
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Sunday, November 28 – Immediately following the worship service, everyone is invited to help decorate the sanctuary and put up the Christmas tree. With many helping hands, this should take no more than an hour.
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COFCHRIST
Save the Date for Giving Tuesday!!
Tuesday, November 30! – Giving Tuesday is Just Around the Corner
Giving Tuesday is a global event that raises millions each year for a variety of organizations. Community of Christ has participated for several years, and we have watched with gratitude as contributions have grown.
A generous matching contribution of $250,000 has been pledged this year. For example, when $25.00 is contributed to Worldwide Mission Tithes that $25.00 becomes $50.00.
Any donation helps! Learn more at www.CofChrist.org/Giving-Tuesday.
Worldwide Mission Tithes:
Donate to Worldwide Mission Tithes on Facebook and by mail. Contributors also can give through eTithing and through text by sending a message to 1-844-964-1444.
CHI MISSION CTR
Chicago MIssion Center and/or Bridge of Hope Local Obligation:
Make your donation using one of the following fee-free apps...
Zelle: chicagomissioncenter@gmail.com
Venmo: @CofChrist-CMC
Cash App: $CMCCOFCHRIST
ELGIN CONG / AREA EVENTS - DECEMBER
FELLOWSHIP /SPECIAL WORSHIP
Wednesday, December 1 Deadline – Tentative March Fellowship. Sheryl Sawyers is looking to determine in advance if there is any interest in seeing "Under the Streetlamp" at the Paramount Theater on March 27, 2022 at 6:00 pm as a Fellowship activity. Ticket prices would be about $55.00.
Sheryl has seen "Under the Streetlamp" in the past and her Mom and her both loved them. It's kind of like seeing Jersey Boys. They sing a lot of songs from the 50's and 60's. I remember all of the good times we had going to the shows that Arlene and Ralph would line up for us.
Here is the link to the event in case you would like to read about them:
https://paramountaurora.com/events/under-the-streetlamp/
I'd like to get a count of folks interested by December 1st please. --Jean Hedrich
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Sunday, December 5 – 10:00 AM. We will be having a “Sending Forth” for Glenn and Trolly Kreuscher who have moved to Urbana. We want to recognize and thank them for the ministry they have provided at Elgin. Please be prepared to share what their friendship and service have meant to you.
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Sunday, December 5 at 3 p.m. – Arlingtones Holiday Show “Together Again for the Holidays”. Our very own John Kent is a member of the Arlingtones. Place: Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood Street, Palatine. Price: $20.00 adults, $7.00 children 12 and under. Purchase tickets by calling 847-202-5222. Purchase online www.cuttinghall.org/boxoffice/
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Monday, December 6 at 7pm– Our December Fellowship event will be on Zoom on at 7pm. Derek and Ginger Sanders will be joining us to give an update on their ministry.
Here is the Zoom login information.
Sheryl Sawyers is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Detail ----
Topic: Elgin Fellowship
Time: Dec 6, 2021 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82065738530?pwd=UzR3Q3kvbk53b2tLc3NqZzFyOUhVUT09
Meeting ID: 820 6573 8530
Passcode: 856521
One tap mobile
+13126266799,,82065738530#,,,,*856521# US (Chicago)+13017158592,,82065738530#,,,,*856521# US (Washington DC)
Dial by your location
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose),
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
Meeting ID: 820 6573 8530
Passcode: 856521
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcTJI5MSl
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Thursday, December 9 – Christmas Women’s Fellowship Luncheon at 12 noon at the home of Jean Hedrich, 546 Cole Drive, South Elgin, IL. Please bring a $5.00 white elephant grab bag to exchange. Jayne Ackley will be providing a Christmas devotional. Join us during this special Christmas season for fellowship, worship and great food. Please notify Jean if you are attending.
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COMMUNICATION /WEBSITE INFO
In two weeks we will posting all the news about ELGIN CONGREGATION on a new WEB SITE. Please copy and place the following link on to your DESK TOP as a favorite. Enjoy! (I know it’s hard to wait, but have patience.)
ELGIN CONGREGATION WEBSITE LINK - Copy to your desktop
Elgin4you.com. or https://www.elgin4you.com
If you have questions, please email Bill Howard at billhoward4u@mac.com
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PERSONALS - PRAYER AND BIRTHDAYS
NEW ADDRESS FOR JIM & BARBARA WERTZ:
400 NE 98th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64155
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
2 – Trolly Kreuscher
3 – Richard Schulz
7 – Bill Howard
12 – Doug Sawyers
13 – Jasmina Perez
18 – Katie McClellan
19 – Dale Serig
* SEE PRAYER NEEDS AT THE END OF THIS REPORT
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DISCIPLES’ GENEROUS RESPONSE UPDATE
(John Kent, CFO)
Thank you Elgin congregation! In October we collected $4244.39 in contributions. $1,300.00 in e-tithing and $2,944.29 in envelope contributions.
As always, there are the usual ways of tithing... through eTithing ( app.securegive.com/cofchrist), or by sending a check directly to your congregational financial officer. In order to provide a variety of giving options that will meet the needs of those used to more current methods, you can now give using:
Zelle ( chicagomissioncenter@gmail.com),
Venmo (@CofChrist-CMC), or
Cash App ($CMCCOFCHRIST).
There are no fees associated with any of these giving options. Please be sure to designate how you would like your gift(s) distributed … local congregation, Mission Center, World Mission Tithes, Bridge of Hope, etc. in the memo section.
If you are not a part of e-tithing, please send your check donation to John Kent, 1302 N. Illinois Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60004-4443.
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OTHER NOTICES
COVID UPDATE – Just a reminder Mandatory mask wearing for all people regardless of vaccination status.
• Strict adherence to the social distancing guidelines.
◦ family unit who live together can sit together; otherwise, the 6-foot rule stands.
SERMONS AVAILABLE
CHICAGO MISSION CENTER MINISTRY - Sermons AVAILABLE to view!!
All of the sermons we have been able to record are now online on our website. Available sermons can be found at: chicagomissioncenter.org/cmc-online-worship-sermons-on-demand/
Blake Smith will be on vacation all of next week, so please note:
• Morning Coffee/Tea time will not be held during Thanksgiving Week.
• The Prayer Gathering will not be held on Wednesday, 11.24.21 due to Thanksgiving Prep.
• There will not be a "Coffee With the Guys" on Saturday, 11/20/21; I'll be back on the 26th.
What IS happening next week...
• Sunday evening Adult Christian Education will be held.
Adult Christian Education: Sundays 7:00-8:30pm
(We're studying Convictions by Marcus Borg)
By Phone: (312) 626-6799
Meeting ID: 294668340
Passcode: 887698
PRAYER REQUESTS AS OF 11/22/21
PRAYER REQUESTS – November 21, 2021 - Please remember to let Jean Hedrich know when your prayer concerns can be removed from the list.
Anna Marie (friend of Robyn Meyer) – constant pain
Bud (brother of Jim Wertz) – prostate cancer
Dan Stoddard – has ankylosing spondylitis
Sean & Chris Ashbury – massive stroke (Sean) – left side paralyzed
Fred Meyer – COPD
Wanda Slupek - Peace on earth and fewer negative feelings, memory loss, staff issues at group home
Dan Bagger – bi-polar, racing thoughts & struggling with alcoholism
Joan Garland – liver cancer
Coronavirus
Ann Taylor – pelvic cancer
Jon Anthony (friend of John Rossi) – severe head trauma.
Michael Fatigato (John Rossi’s cousin) - severe mental illness
David & Lavern Arntzen – burns from garage fire
Tatiana Taiiti – throat cancer
Military men and women – keep them safe and well
Trolly Kreuscher – Parkinson’s disease
George Buetow – autistic (non-verbal)
Julia (friend of John Rossi) – stressed – financial issues & non-verbal autistic son
Gloria Jarka (sister of Wanda Slupek) – cancer & having chemo treatment
Rick Polega (friend of John Rossi} – mental & physical issues
Colleen Rostis (Linda Meyer’s friend’s daughter) – 50 years old just diagnosed with breast cancer
Gabriel Ratcliffe (Grandson of Stan & Linda Ratcliffe) – 14 years old recently diagnosed with thyroid cancer
Bob Elrod – breathing problems
Steve Schulz – health issues
John Eddy – Trolly Kreuscher’s caregiver’s husband in ICU – lung infection
Charles & Cornelia Rhinehart – recent passing of their daughter
Richard Schulz - fluctuating weight & cellulitis in leg
Police officer in Independence, MO killed in the line of duty – prayers for his family
John Rossi – mental health issues and severe depression
Dick & Judy Maneval
Tom Weir – mental health issues
Kim Schulz – bone cancer
John & Jane Callen family – recent loss of son Bobby and daughter-in-law Amanda
AMEN
