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Ridgefield-Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church | Worship Schedule | |
| 8505 Church Street (in Ridgefield) Crystal Lake, IL 60012 email: office@rclpc.org * phone: 815.459.1132 | Sunday Mornings 8:30 (Alt), 9:30 & 11:00 | First Thursdays 7:30 Taize Prayer Service | |
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David LaMotte at RCLPC - October 21, 7pmTickets are on sale NOW in the church office for David’s concert here in our sanctuary! He’s doing a workshop for our youth at 4pm, then we’re having an old-fashioned potluck dinner for everyone in the fellowship hall at 6pm. The concert will start at 7pm in the sanctuary.For the potluck, please check the list below for what to bring. Drinks will be provided. Thanks!
Please join us as we welcome David and enjoy fellowship and music together! Concert tickets are $10 in advance from the church office, or $12 at the door. Please see Kim Stewart for tickets. Wondering who David LaMotte is exactly? He’s a singer/songwriter and amazing guitarist from North Carolina. He’s on his “farewell tour” from now through next summer, and then he’s off to do a fellowship in Peace Studies so he can pursue his calling in that area. Still want to know more about him? Visit his website: www.davidlamotte.com. Or just take this quote from the BBC, about David’s live shows: “charm, stories, humour, insightful songs, sweet voice, and dazzling guitar ability.” We’re excited to have him at RCLPC and hope you’ll come out for the show! Building & Grounds Corner
Why are there “no parking” signs in front? |
 David LaMotte in Concert at RCLPC Sunday, Oct. 21 7pm Tickets are on sale now. Call the church office: 815-459-1132. Adults $10 in advance ($12 at the door). Youth (under 18 yrs) $5. All Church Work Day
Twice a year, Spring & Fall we schedule a morning to help make our church building sparkle. And we need everyone’s help to make it a success. We will work from 8 am to noon. Please come for whatever time you can and give us a hand. Childcare will be available. Can’t make it Saturday but still want to contribute? ... Just drop the church office an email or phone call and we can match you up with a job that meets your time schedule. Thank you to all. | ||||||||||
Native American Lunch & ProgramMark your calendar for Sunday, Ocober 28th from 12:15-2:15 pm and indicate your intention to attend the Native American Lunch and Program on the Sign Up Sheet in the Connecting Link.We will be serving a light lunch of Indian Tacos with Fry Bread, rice, Wojapi (berry pudding) and Indian tea and viewing the DVD In The Light of Reverence (a documentary on sacred lands that Native Americans are struggling to protect). Every year, more and more sacred sites are being destroyed. This documentary tells the story of three indigenous communities and the lands they struggle to protect: the Lakota of the Great Plains, the Hopi of the Four Cornrs area, and the Wintu of northern California. ~ The Native American Connection | |||||||||||
Hop on CROPThe CROP Walk is coming, that annual event.I’m asking for help, that’s why I was sent By joining together and showing we care, Great things can be done, if only we dare. When you Hop on CROP, and just join the team, Feeding the hungry becomes more that a dream. But I hear you thinking, the problem’s too great! Is that the reason you hesitate? There are many who hunger and many thirst too, To say, “I can do nothing” is simply not true! By digging deep wells and providing new tools, Helping with medical needs, and building schools. By giving safe shelter to people displaced, Don’t you see, you’re showing God’s grace! CROP Walk, Sunday, October 14th Please be a walker, please volunteer 25% of the funds raised are shared between PADS and the Crystal Lake FOOD PANTRY Contact MJ Towne PADSThe items in the Pads Bin were delivered and all the items were much appreciated, but especially the coffee. Thank you for your contributions and please continue to place items in the bin, under the stairwell.Food Pantry Thanks & Holiday NewsStart saving your pennies, a holiday dinner for the less fortunate will still be available for $12.50 this year. It will serve 6-8 and include a 12# turkey, veggies, rolls, a nice dessert and more. Make your checks payable to the church and mark “Food Pantry” on your check, or payable to the “Crystal Lake Food Pantry” and put the check in my box by the office. If you can share by helping one or more less fortunate families we would be truly grateful. You may not know it, but our church usually pays for half, or more, of all the holiday dinners given by the food pantry in Crystal Lake. Bless you all and plan to work the next time we run the pantry if you can (Friday, Oct. 26). ~ Nancy VazzanoYouth HappeningsOctober 14: CROP walk—leave church at 12:30.October 21: David LaMotte! workshop at 4, potluck dinner at 6, concert at 7! Youth Tickets are only $5—get yours today. October 28: Senior High Reformation Party—come dressed in your 16th century costumes for some medieval Halloween fun—6:30-8pm, with dinner provided. November 2-3: Middle School Lock-In! Senior Highs, don’t forget to turn in your retreat forms and check to Teri by October 21! Confirmation ClassOctober 21, come to the 4pm workshop with David LaMotte, then help usher and sell CDs at the concert—your tickets are free! See you here! Don’t forget, our first field trip is October 28 to Fourth Presbyterian Church. We leave RCLPC at 9am and we’ll return at approximately 2pm. Please RSVP by this Sunday the 14th. |
Many Voices, One Vision
Over the summer we have been carefully reviewing the results from last spring’s small group meetings, congregational gatherings, and conversations with people in the community. We’d like to invite you to a congregational luncheon on Sunday, November 4th at noon in fellowship hall so that we can share what we’ve learned. | ||||||||||
Bios for Elder CandidatesElder Candidate for the Class of 2008 (one year term)TOM LILLY was born in Oak Park, IL and grew up in Cook and Du Page counties. He was raised in the Baptist faith and attended the Messiah Baptist Church in Addison, IL. He met his wife, Cheryl, when he was serving in the U.S. Army at Fort Riley, KS. They have now been married for 19 years and have two eight year old children (twins, of course), Marin and Ryan. When the Lilly’s were married they decided to find a new church as they both came from different faiths. Tom and family came to RCLPC after hearing a news story on the radio about a Presbyterian minister. The story moved them to search out our church and they became members in 1999. Tom has been a leader for the middle School Youth for the past two years (and we thank him for that) and is a member of the Video Recording team. He has also assisted with Sunday school and in the nursery. Tom hopes that RCLPC will continue to be a place where people with diverse opinions can worship together.Nominations for Elders of the Class of 2010BARB DOLMON is a long time member of RCLPC. Her parents were married in our church in 1948 and although Barb has moved from this area several times, she has also found this church to be her spiritual home. She is married to Lou Dolmon and has two children, Rebecca and Paul (she is also the aunt to Cecily Weber). Most recently, Barb has served on our Associate Pastor nominating committee. She has also been on the nominating committee twice and served as a Trustee. She is a long time member of the choir and has played in the chime choir. Barb would like to see continued “growth” at RCLPC and she defines growth in several ways: Growth in membership meaning more hands, hearts and minds working together to serve God and growth in our facility, programs, and services offered meaning more lives touched in a positive way.LOIS JOHNSON grew up in Wallingford, Connecticut, moving to Aurora as a teen. She has a longtime connection with the Advent Christian Church, a small Protestant denomination. Lois shared in Christian education, music, and social action ministries, as well as serving on the Official Board of the Aurora Advent Christian Church. She and her husband, Rick, have three grown children and four delightful grandchildren. After spending 20 years as a fourth grade teacher, Lois and Rick moved to McHenry County and visited many of the area’s churches in search of a new church home. RCLPC stood out with its warm welcome, thought-provoking messages, and wonderful music. Since finding RCLPC, Lois has joined the choir and is a member of the Mission Outreach Ministry. Looking toward the future, she appreciates the young people’s talents and commitment and hopes to see that part of the church program continue to expand. She also hopes that RCLPC will continue seeking avenues to serve God’s people in need, both locally and in the world beyond. MARY MOLTMANN was raised in Mt. Carroll, Illinois where she was confirmed in what was the Lutheran Church of America. She is married to Ed Bennett who she met on Halloween. It must not have been a scary date since they will be celebrating their 19th wedding anniversary in January. Ed’s daughter, Tiffany, her husband Craig, and their sons Ben and Logan, have brought much joy into her life. Lola, her poodle, is also her wonderful companion. Mary started attending RCLPC after driving by it many times on her way to and from McHenry College, where she teaches psychology. She says there was just something about that white church…. Also she and Ed both received a gift of a loaf of bread from our Bread Basket ministry and thought this was quite a welcoming touch. Mary started the Cookie Lift for troops in the Middle East, after being inspired by Ed’s experiences in Viet Nam. She also submits all the RCLPC news and photos to the newspapers. Mary would like to see our current facilities expanded to enhance space for youth programs, worship, choir, education for all ages, and meeting/gathering. She would also like to see a strengthened mission focus. Global Gift Shop Returns on Nov. 11Ready to do some Christmas shopping? Intrigued by a way to alleviate poverty and move people toward self-sufficiency at the same time? Our second annual Global Gift Shop will be held in Fellowship Hall on November 11. Open from 9-12:30, the gift shop will offer fairly traded handicrafts and food items from developing countries around the world. Our purchases help provide income to disadvantaged artisans and farmers. Items for sale include housewares, baskets, candles, jewelry, and children’s items, plus coffee, tea, chocolate, and nuts. This year’s sale will feature a greater variety, plus more baskets and Christmas items. Prices range from $1 for a chocolate bar from Ghana to $40 for a set of nesting grass baskets from Bangladesh. Please join us in spreading hope and justice. If you could assist with the sale, please contact Lois Johnson. | |||||||||||
WEAVE - Wednesday Evening AVEnuesOur Adult Education series on Diana Butler Bass’ book Christianity for the Rest of Us only has a couple more weeks! The 17th we’ll discuss chapters 13-14, and the 24th we’ll talk about the last chapters and how we might practice our faith to transform ourselves, our church, and our world. There will be no class on October 31—enjoy your Halloween!Our WEAVE schedule continues! 5:30 - 6:00: Little Lambs choir rehearsal 6:00 - 7:00: Dinner for everyone! 6:30 - 7:30: Sounds of Joy choir rehearsal 7:00 - 8:00: Adult Education in the sanctuary 7:00 - 8:00: Children’s storytime in the nursery 7:45 - 9:15: Adult Choir rehearsal |
WEAVE Volunteers Needed!!!!If you feel called to help out once a month with organizing catering, setting up dinner, cleaning up after dinner, or reading a story to little ones, please call or email Teri. We are looking for volunteers to help about once a month so we can keep this important midweek ministry going for a long time!Please join us for education, fellowship, and music each Wednesday (except Halloween). | ||||||||||
Care Packages Sent to RCLPC’s Troops This WeekThanks to everyone who came to Fellowship Hall last Sunday to print your hand on the banners that I mailed this week to our troops: Christopher Erwin (cousin of Rob and Julie Baser), Andrew Pohl (nephew of Rick and Laurie Pohl and Jim and Laura Bauman), Jon Roach (son of Mike and Cindee Robinson), and Jon Settlemoir, chaplain of Al Asad Air Base. Thanks also to the Schielers, Basers, Haznedls, Keyzers, Collins, Zoerners, Randalls, Nelsons, Schweers, Hills, MJ Towne, Nancy Vazzano, and Ed Bennett for contributing everything from duct tape to cameras, and to Marge Hansen for paying the postage. If you have a loved one serving in the military in the Middle East, please contact me.~ Mary Moltmann Hello to Everyone! Rabbi Moshe Cotel to Perform at MCJCThe McHenry County Jewish Congregation is proud to welcome composer/pianist and rabbi, Moshe Cotel, as he performs "Chronicles: A Jewish Life at the Classical Piano," on Sunday, Oct. 21, at 4 pm. The performance will take place at 8617 Ridgefield Road (behind RCLPC). Cotel's show is a unique blend of classical piano pieces and rabbinics. In a series of highly personal, humorous and uplifting monologues, interspersed with keyboard music spanning the classical period, Cotel recounts his private journey from one world to another--from the life of a virtuoso musician to that of a spiritual leader. The suggested donation for the performance is $10. To reserve a seat, call MCJC at 815/455-1810.Peaceful Places, Sacred SpacesAcross time and space in the universe and our Galaxy there exists a planet called, Earth, Grandmother Earth – Unci Make, as the Lakota call it. There are many beautiful places in the world but on Turtle Island – North America, the indigenous people believe the Black Hills – Paha Sapa, is the most wonderful place. The place where creation stories originated.A lone mountain out of the lonely landscape is called Bear Butte and is considered sacred and a place where spiritual connection is made with God – Wakan Tanka, for healing and blessings through prayer and ceremonies led by Lakota tribal peoples. It is said, “God sleeps in the rock, dreams in the plant, stirs in the animal, and awakens in man”. As grassroots efforts to protect Bear Butte from the Sturgis Rally developers move into another year, a forum to hear from traditional and spiritual leaders, Anne White Hat and her husband, Jay Red Hawk, has a unique way of addressing the protection issue. The two lead a motorcycle ride through the Black Hills which combines history and culture with strategic stops at various Lakota cultural sites including Wounded Knee, Red Cloud Indian School Art Show, Pine Ridge Reservation and the Badlands. As the Dakota Lakota Journal cites, “Each year the ride has grown more profound. We ride for a sense of freedom, the wind in our hair and show respect for where we live. Bringing folks onto the reservation is good for the local entrepreneurs and the economy” stress the Yellowhawks. On October 28th following the 11:00 service, The Native American Connection plans to have an Indian lunch and view the documentary film, “In The Light of Reverence” – Protecting America’s Sacred Lands. We hope you will sign up to attend and learn with reverence. The Native American Connection. Prayer Service for Peace in the Middle East with Special GuestOn Monday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m., a prayer service for peace in the Middle East will be held at Lutheran Church of the Atonement, 909 Main Street in Barrington. The service includes reading from the Bible, music, and prayers for peace in the Middle East.Following the service there will be a presentation “What is daily life like for the ordinary Palestinian?” by Ed and Marilyn Thompson. The Thompsons traveled with a group from Chicago to the Holy Land in April 2007 and since have become advocates for the plight of Palestinian people. They believe that many Americans would empathize with Palestinians if they understood what life is like for them. The service will continue to be held on the fifteenth of each month until a just and lasting peace is achieved. The prayer service is part of an ecumenical effort in the US and the world to pray daily until peace comes to the region. The people in Illinois are encouraged to join this prayer vigil on the 15th of each month. Call 847-381-0243 and www.elca.org/middleeast for more information. [ Back to the Top ] | |||||||||||