DECEMBER 5, 2021 Announcements
BLACK = general information; RED = Elgin Cong; BLUE = CHI MISSION CTR/ CofCHRIST
ELGIN CONG / AREA EVENTS - DECEMBER
Dear Brothers & Sisters,
A big “THANK YOU” to everyone who helped stay after church last Sunday to decorate the Christmas tree and sanctuary! And we accomplished this in less than an hour!
Sunday, December 5 – Worship & Communion Service at 10:00 a.m. This is the second Sunday of Advent. Lisa Jauch will be presiding and Katie Harmen-McLaughlin will be giving a message using the theme “Prepare the Way”. Please make a copy of the attached worship service.
Immediately following the worship service, 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.
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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COFCHRIST
FELLOWSHIP /SPECIAL WORSHIP
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS COLLECTIONS - During the weeks of December 5th thru December 19th Linda Meyer will be collecting for Lisa Jauch’s friend who has ALS. Please give monetary donations to Linda Meyer for this giving ministry.
We are also having a giving tree out in the foyer for Christmas gifts to be bought for a family less fortunate than us. May you be their blessing this Christmas. Please take a tag from the tree and buy a $ 20.00 to $25.00 gift for a family. Information will be on the tag with name, age, and gender.
Some suggestions for the giving tree family:
Coat (If too pricey, two families could go together to purchase it.)
Gift cards for the parents
For Fabian - Boys winter coat - size 10
Hat and gloves
Science kit
Book with facts –
Example: Guinness World Records, National Geographic books for kids
For Adrian - Boys winter coat size 8
Hat and gloves
Mr. Sketch scented markers and a sketchbook
Bible story books (they have a children's bible).
Thank you so much for all of your wonderful generosity,
Linda Meyer
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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.
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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)
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
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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DISCIPLES’ GENEROUS RESPONSE UPDATE
(John Kent, CFO)
Giving Tuesday Results - So Many Blessings!
Tuesday, Community of Christ invited members and friends to celebrate Giving Tuesday by contributing to Worldwide Mission Tithes. Generous responders gave the church at least $629,067 USD. This preliminary total includes matching funds and represents approximately 685 donors.The Presiding Bishopric needs Facebook donations, multination funds, and any checks yet to arrive before announcing a final total, which will be published in coming days.
Thank you, again, for your support of Giving Tuesday
• To call in using Smartphone, use One tap mobile: Back to top…
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/
Sacred Space (Small group worship): Sundays 5:30-6:30pm
By phone: (312) 626-6799
Meeting ID: 99621456419
Passcode: 689961
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
Coffee with the Guys
Day and Time: Saturday mornings, 8:00am to 9:00am
• Join Zoom Meeting via computer or smart phone using the following url: Coffee with the Guys
• To call in using a Smartphone, use One tap mobile: 312-626-6799,,949020382#,,#,,461640#
• To call using a landline or non-smart phone, dial: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
• Meeting ID: 949020382
• Password: 461640
Prayer Gathering
Day and Time: Wednesdays, from 7pm to 8pm
Hosts: Varying
• Join Zoom Meeting via computer or smart phone using the following url:CMC Prayer Gathering
• To call in using a Smartphone, use One tap mobile: 312-626-6799,,993538120#,,#,,793598#
• To call using a landline or non-smart phone, dial: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
• Meeting ID: 993538120
• Password: 793598
Morning Coffee/Tea (open to everyone)
Days and Time: Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:30am to 8:30am
Host: Blake Smith
A short devotion will be offered every day. The remainder of the time will be open for casual conversation.
• Join Zoom Meeting via computer or smart phone using the following url: Morning Coffee/Tea Time
PERSONALS - PRAYER AND BIRTHDAYS
NEW ADDRESS FOR JIM & BARBARA WERTZ:
400 NE 98th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64155
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
7 – Jeffrey Jauch
7 – Rogelio Jr. Perez
11 – Robyn Meyer
24 – Kelly Jean Schulz
* 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/
PRAYER REQUESTS AS OF 12/521
PRAYER REQUESTS – December 5, 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
Fred Meyer – COPD
Wanda Slupek - Peace on earth and fewer negative feelings, memory loss, staff issues at group home
Coronavirus
Ann Taylor – pelvic cancer
Jon Anthony (friend of John Rossi) – severe head trauma.
Michael Fatigato (John Rossi’s cousin) - severe mental illness
Tatiana Taiiti – throat cancer
Military men and women – keep them safe and well
Trolly Kreuscher – Parkinson’s disease
George Buetow – autistic (non-verbal)
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 issues
Steve Schulz – health issues
John Eddy – Trolly Kreuscher’s caregiver’s husband in ICU – lung infection
John Rossi – mental health issues and severe depression
Dick & Judy Maneval – health issues
Tom Weir – mental health issues
John & Jane Callen family – recent loss of son Bobby and daughter-in-law Amanda
Rich Schulz – retaining fluids
Kroffner family – family of Sheryl & Doug’s nephew who passed away
AMEN