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Coming Soon:
the Advent Conspiracy!
Watch for more information about this year’s Advent Conspiracy project. This coming advent season, conspire with God to do something great!
CROP Walk 2009
The walkers at RCLPC raised $1807 this year. Thank you to all who participated in the walk and helped to raise funds. Special thanks to Amy Goze who marked the 4 mile and 1 mile routes. Special thanks also to Janet Kvam-Holub who sat at the Dole Mansion for more than 2 hours, keeping it open as a rest stop for the walkers.
Help Needed
We are in need of $20/$25 Jewel gift cards which can be used for gas and/or food. People are hurting and our need to assist people who come in during the week is growing. If you feel you could purchase a gift card or two, please place them in an envelope with your name marked on it in the offering plate. These cards will be turned into the church office where we can allocate them as needed and you will receive a letter confirming your donation. Thank you for your generosity.
PowerPoint Ministry
Team
Needs Help
If you can help create and run PowerPoint, then please contact the church office at 815-459-1132 or email office@rclpc.org. Thank you.
Coming Soon! “Read with the pastor” Book Group!
Have you ever wondered where your pastor learns these things, what your pastor does with her time, or what kinds of things pastors are reading these days? Well, here’s a chance to find out! The pastors will tell us what they are reading, and we can join them in discussing those books on the third Tuesdays of the month, beginning in November. Watch this space to find out what the first “read with the pastor” book will be!
Saving Jesus
I thought Jesus was the Savior, why does he need to be saved?
Have you ever felt like the Jesus we hear about in pop culture, the news, or from other (loud) voices isn’t the same Jesus you thought you knew?
Have you ever wondered just what this Jesus guy is all about?
How is someone who lived 2000 years ago in the middle east relevant in the 21st century?
Join us from 6.45-8 on Wednesday evenings (feel free to keep eating dinner as we begin class!) as we, with the help of many of the leading Biblical scholars of our time, explore just who Jesus is, what kind of world he lived in, what he did, what’s important about him, and how/why we can be a part of a movement reclaiming Jesus from pop Christianity.
"Read with the Pastor” Book Group!
Have you ever wondered where your pastor learns these things, what your pastor does with her time, or what kinds of things pastors are reading these days? Well, here’s a chance to find out! The pastors will tell us what they are reading, and we can join them in discussing those books on the third Tuesdays of the month, beginning in November.
The first Read-With-The-Pastor book will be An Altar in the World by Barbara Brown Taylor. The book is available at the Crystal Lake, Woodstock, and Cary public libraries, amazon.com, in the Crystal Lake Barnes and Noble, and at the McHenry Borders. See you November 17th at 7pm!
2010 Food Pantry Service Dates
MONDAYS
(10am – 2pm):
April 26
May 24
August 23
October 25
WEDNESDAYS
(10am – noon):
March 24
June 23
November 24
December 22
FRIDAYS
(10am – 2pm):
January 22
February 26
July 23
September 24
Please mark your calendars for the above service dates. NOTE: The Wednesday service dates are shorter (10am – noon) as the pantry is now open four days a week. Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers. ~ Nancy Vazzano
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October 28, 2009
The Spirit
of Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church
A Word From Your Interim Pastor...
Thank you for your faithfulness. In this year of economic uncertainty you continue to step up in support of God’s mission through the ministry of RCLPC. The good news is that OUR MISSION IS NOT IN RECESSION! There are so many amazing ministry efforts happening here.
By now you have all received the Stewardship mailing. I hope you have taken the time to read it carefully and pray about your response. If you were not in worship on the Sunday the video was shown, you can connect to it on our website. During the next few weeks we will be growing and learning more about how we can say “YES to GOD’S YES TO US IN JESUS CHRIST.”
Faith is the foundation of our stewardship. We are invited to consider how, as followers of Jesus, we can be stewards of all the resources which God gives us. In our stewardship campaign we are marshalling our resources to demonstrate through word and deed the power of God’s love. While we share the same difficulties of everyone else in the world, we are here on earth to share the blessings and support others with what we have been given.
Let’s move forward together to do the mission God has given to us in 2010. And remember, our mission is not in recession!
~Grace and peace~
Jan
Youth News
Sunday November 1, 5-7pm:
High School Bonfire! Watch your email for more info!
Sunday November 8, 1-3pm:
Middle School AND High School youth play lazer tag! Cost: $10 plus any food/video game money you want. Leave church at 1, get picked up at Brunswick Zone at 3pm.
High School Youth Mission Trip to Philadelphia: deadline to sign up (with $100 deposit) is Nov. 1.
High School Youth Retreat,
November 20-22! Be the Change...
Come be changed so we can be the change! We’ll hang out with God, with each other, and on the zip line! A weekend of fun and fellowship with the Holy Spirit. Cost: $25 (scholarships available!). RSVP to Teri by Nov. 11!
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Pastries for the Troops on Nov. 8
Cookie Lift bakers will furnish a selection of treats including some pumpkin favorites in Fellowship Hall on Sunday, Nov. 8 from 9:15am - 12:15pm. Stop by for a cup of hot cider and something delicious while you visit with friends. All donations will be used to buy Christmas gifts for RCLPC soldiers and for the family of a National Guard soldier whose mother cares for six children while undergoing cancer treatment.
Men’s Breakfast Group
Hey men of RCLPC and friends!! How has Wall Street and the markets been affecting you retirement and life? Mark LeFevre, whose business it is to keep up on these issues, will share some insights and answer questions about all that has been happening with our investments and other money happenings. Come on out and join with the RCLPC Men to hear what Mark has to share. It all happens at the Men’s Breakfast Group monthly breakfast on Saturday, November 7 at Colonial Café in Crystal Lake at 8:00am. See you there! |
October is Pastor Appreciation Month
RCLPC is abundantly blessed to have two special people who have been called to be ministers of the Word and Sacrament. Rev. Jan Kennedy and Rev. Teri Peterson are always present to guide and nurture us each day, whether in times of joy or sorrow. We appreciate their presence in our lives and in all they do at RCLPC. As in our Mission Statement of the ever widening circle of grace, their leadership moves beyond the circle of RCLPC.
Following is a letter written to us by the President of Montreat Conference Center. After you read it, take time to personally thank Rev. Teri for her youth leadership. We are indeed lucky that God has brought her to us.
Dear Dale,
Celebrating relationships, nurturing congregations, deepening discipleship – all in the name of Jesus Christ. Montreat Conference Center is committed to doing these things as it serves with joy the communion to which it is related, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
Here in Montreat, the church has opportunities to shape thousands of lives each year. It is here that people are free to engage in dialog with individuals whose perspectives on matters of faith and life are different, discovering in the process that those same persons have been called together with them into one family of faith. Here, visitors and conferees find that they are not isolated in their faith. They return to their home congregations with restored energy, prepared to engage in and enliven those congregations. In fact, many who serve the church as lay leaders, as ministers of Word and Sacrament, as church educators, or as church musicians draw the line of their call narrative back to experiences here at Montreat. It is here in this place set apart that God so often comes close to individuals, renewing in them the will to live out their own baptism as followers of Christ.
Because churches send conferees to us or choose us as the site for a church retreat; because congregations include Montreat Conference Center in their mission budgets, remembering that we no longer receive funding from the General Assembly of the church; because individuals support us with their own funds – these things remain possible. Furthermore, because, this year, your congregation allowed a staff member on your payroll to share her gifts and time to give leadership to one of our conferences, you, too, have played a vital role in shaping many lives.
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Montreat Conference Center is deeply grateful to Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church for permitting Rev. Teri Peterson to serve as a Youth Conference leader this summer. We want your Session to know how thankful we are for Teri’s leadership. Your congregation has made a very significant contribution, not only to the ministry of this institution, but to the whole Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), whom we are committed to serve.
We have thanked Teri, but we especially desire to thank everyone at Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church for such a generous gift.
Sincerely,
Albert G. Peery, Jr.
President
Global Gift Shop Returns on November 22, 2009
Need to do some Christmas shopping or looking for some unique items for yourself? Take a look at the products available at our annual Global Gift Shop. These special items provide a way to use your dollars in a manner that offers the world’s desperately poor both justice and dignity.
Our shop will be held in Fellowship Hall on Sunday, November 22, from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. This year Global Hands, a fair trade shop, will bring fairly traded home décor, personal accessories, and gift items handcrafted by artisans from around the world. Often items are created from natural items that reflect the majority world countries in which they were made. The shop wouldn’t be complete, of course, without Equal Exchange coffee and tea and Divine chocolate bars.
You can join the growing worldwide movement for fair trade right here at RCLPC. Each purchase you make is a small step toward making a difference for our world.
If you could assist with the sale from 10:30 onward, please contact Lois Johnson. ~ Mission Outreach Ministry
Fair Trade Chocolate Is Back!
As fall settles in, we are able to offer fair trade chocolate once again. Look on the Coffee Cart in Fellowship Hall for your favorites. Both dark chocolate minis and bars of various sorts will be available.
Coffee and tea are available year ‘round on the cart. The coffee for sale includes regular and decaf, ground and whole bean. The cart is self-serve, with either cash or checks to RCLPC accepted. Anytime you are looking for a product you don’t see on the cart, just leave a note or see Lois Johnson, and we’ll include your request in the next order.
Coffee is the second most heavily traded commodity in the world after oil. The small farmers who grow our coffee often struggle just to make a simple living. Many live in the poorest countries in Latin America, Africa, and Asia, isolated from markets and without affordable credit.
On the Coffee Cart we offer Equal Exchange’s fair trade products, ensuring that farmers are paid a fair price, offered affordable credit, and supported in sustainable agriculture practices. We also serve brewed fair trade coffee. If you drink tea or coffee, or enjoy chocolate treats, join us in partnering with people of faith to make a difference for farmers and their families. Visit http://www.equalexchange.com/ to learn more about this organization.
Diane Koenig & Marguerite Faulds
Invite you to their
4-Hand Piano Recital
with guest soloist Maureen Christine
Free will offering to benefit
Crystal Lake’s
Good Samaritan Ministry
Sunday, November 15, 2009 at 3pm
Bethany Lutheran Church (Crystal Lake Ave & McHenry Ave)
RCLPC supports and is a part of the Good Samaritan Ministry. Thanks.
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Friends,
As many of you know, I have been travelling to Mexico every year in support of project "Build a Dream", a local community partnership, to help those in need. Our current emphasis is on children who need our help to remain in public schools.
Build a Dream will be holding a benefit clothing sale on November 13th and 14th. We are in need of gently used winter clothing and blankets. This is a win - win - win situation because:
* Those in our local area in need of warm clothing are provided the opportunity to purchase it at very little cost.
* School children in El Vaquero, Mexico, are provided needed meals and supplies to remain in school.
* You get more room in your closets.
Please set aside what you can to donate to this worthy cause. If you can spare some time to help us with the set up on Thursday, November 12th, or during the sale that would be wonderful. God Bless.
Grace & peace,
Wayne
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Build A Dream Benefit Clothing Sale
at The Congregational Unitarian Church
221 Dean St., Woodstock
(2 blocks south of theWoodstock square)
Friday, Nov. 13th
8:00 am – 6:00 pm
&
Saturday, Nov. 14th
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
100% of the proceeds will assist
school children in El Vaquero, Mexico.
Donations: We are in need of donations of gently used winter clothing, coats, blankets, sheet sets, towels, and shoes/boots.
Donation drop off dates and time:
(Sunday, Nov 8th – Wednesday, Nov 11th at Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church)
or Thursday, November 12th: 10:00 am – 6:00 PM
(at the Congregational Unitarian Church)
To arrange for a donation pick up, or to drop off on an earlier date, please contact Wayne Prindiville at the phone number or email address below.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Please contact Wayne Prindiville if you are able to volunteer with set-up, working the sale, or clean-up. Your help is greatly appreciated! Thank you.
Phone: (815) 477-4484 Email: wprindi@hotmail.com
Project: Build a Dream is program sponsored by the McHenry County Latino Coalition a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Your donation is tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. |
Ladies of RCLPC
You are cordially invited to an
Advent Dessert Night
Friday, Dec. 4, 2009
7:00 P.M.
in Fellowship Hall
of Ridgefield Crystal Lake Presbyterian Church
Come and share a relaxing evening -
Hearing the message of Advent,
Enjoying a wonderful homemade dessert,
Being entertained and served by the men of RCLPC,
and Relaxing in the fellowship of friends.
PLEASE RSVP
Sign up in the Connecting Link starting November 8th
or contact the church office at 815-459-1132.
Please let us know if you will need a ride.
Childcare will not be provided.
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Taizé Prayer Service
when you need REFUGE
when you need PEACE
when you need time to BREATHE
when you need QUIET
when you need HOPE
no creeds to say
no standing up and down
no sermon
no saying what you believe before
you're sure you believe it
simply pray ... BEAUTIFUL CHANTS
simply enjoy the silence ... MEDITATION
simply come ... CONNECT
Join us at 7:30pm in the sanctuary
Tuesday evening , Nov. 3rd
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Columbarium –
What is it and do we have one?
Dear Friends,
Recently, while discussing various issues regarding RCLPC’s columbarium, we realized it has been several years since we have informed the congregation of the fact that we do, indeed, have a “working” columbarium. In fact, our church was one of the first churches in Crystal Lake to install one. It is located in the courtyard and can be accessed through the lounge and two doors from the corridors. A columbarium is a wall of niches designated for the retention of urns containing the ashes of the dearly departed.
If you would like more information regarding our columbarium, there are two brochures that may be picked up in the office; one contains general information on the columbarium and the other one contains policies regarding the columbarium. Also, if you would like to talk to someone, please feel free to contact Jack Black, Bill Moll, Connie Rasmussen, Barb Dolmon, Jan Kennedy or Teri Peterson.
Sincerely,
Connie Rasmussen and Barb Dolmon,
Members of Session
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 Author’s Forum
Davar Ardalan
My Name is Iran
Presbyterian Church of Barrington
Saturday, November 14, 2009
8:30am
Cost: $65; $40 (students)
Includes lunch and two lectures.
To register: 847-381-0975 or online at www.pcbarrington.org
My Name Is Iran is the insightful telling of the odyssey of three generations of women torn between two beloved, but divided homelands: Iran and the United States of America. Drawing on her family history, informed by her father’s love of architecture and her mother’s historical and religious scholarship, Ardalan’s family saga sweeps back and forth between East and West, tradition and modernity. Ms. Ardalan reveals a country and family inextricably linked to one another as well as the shifts of history, politics and culture.
 Ahmad Sadri, Ph.D.
Professor, Sociology & Anthropology
Lake Forest College; Gorter Chair of Islamic World Studies
Dr. Ahmad Sadri received his BA and MA degrees at the University of Tehran and his PhD from the New School for Social Research. He has authored more than five books, served as a columnist for Daily Star of Lebanon and a commentator at National Public Radio in Chicago. He will speak on the social, cultural, political and religious milieu in Iran. Understanding Iran today requires insight into three different but deeply intertwined cultural dimensions: Iran’s Islamic identity, its Pre-Islamic Persian character and the modern nationhood it is struggling to create. Dr. Sadri will illuminate these, giving clarity to our understanding of Iran as context for deeper understanding of Ms. Ardalan’s journey and our own.
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