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To:
Man can't use or ever choose
This perfect artistry.
Although they've have tried with skillful pride
To paint her pure beauty.
For up above a God of love
Is in perfect control.
His touch will crown this glorious gown
Which claims all nature's soul.
The red and gold that we behold
O'er-takes the green and brown.
And each hillside so far and wide
Is decked in autumn's gown.
The geese that fly across the sky
In spite of autumn's smile
Have felt the call of chilling fall
Within each lofty mile.
In dusty blues and rustic hues
Her steps at first descend.
Then her hand sweeps all the land
As glorious colors blend.
And, as we gaze at autumn's blaze
Which sets the world a-fire.
It's like a breath of Heaven on earth
To calm us and inspire.
Autumn's Descent
by Janet Martin
FAITH LINE NEWS
FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
OR CURRENT ADDRESS
Phone: 815.385.5388
Fax: 815.385.5328
E-mail:
[email protected]
Web:
www.mchenryfaithchurch.com
2107 W. Lincoln Road
McHenry, IL 60051
NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION
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McHENRY, IL
60050
PERMIT NO. 88
VOLUME 2014
ISSUE 9
OCTOBER
Reverend Kit T. Stanich
2107 W. Lincoln Road McHenry, IL 60051
Phone: 815.385.5388
Email: [email protected]
Office Email: [email protected]
Web: www.mchenryfaithchurch.com
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Church Family Prayers
Letter from Pastor Kit Stanich
Birthdays
Scripture Readings
October Prayer Time
Announcements
Letter from Our Youth Leader
C.E.
Sunday Worship Schedule
2
3
4
5
6-7
8-11
12
12-13
15
Our Church Family Prayers
We invite you to worship with us!
PRAYER PEOPLE OF THE MONTH
Richard & Kathy Kucik, Andrew & Debbie L’Abbe, Heather Lane,
Sharon Lane, Larry & Dianna Lange, Jim & Amy Larson,
Jeremy LaScola, and Dana & Anita Lewis
Please pray for these members of our church family, not because we are aware of
any special needs, but to hold them up in prayer for this month!
Pray for those in need of prayers at the loss of their loved ones:
Sefy Cook for the loss of her sister, Jane; Natalie Gardner for the loss of her
mother, Ethel; Kay Lulow’s son Dennis and family for the loss of his wife, Jackie;
Carol Braun for the loss of her father, Kenneth; Craig Huff for the loss of his
mother, June; Peggy Votava for the loss of her mother, Darlene; Tom Carl for
the loss of his mother, Arlene; The Popovich family for the loss of Bob; The
Lewis family for the loss of daughter-in-law Ana; the John Lund family for the loss
of his father; the Star Johnson family for the loss of Jerry; the family of Sue Castriota for the loss of her mother; the Van De Wege family for the loss of great
nephew, Daxton; the Braun family for the loss of Carol’s brother-in-law, Mitch;
the family of Tami Samek for the loss of her Aunt Sheri; Alfred & Agnes Daniel
family for the loss of their daughter, Zina; The Carl family for the loss of Tom’s
father, Bob; Debbie Jacobs for the loss of her husband, Aaron; The family of Pat
Rorig; Loren Root for the loss of his father, Norman and grandmother; Hans
Grisse, for the loss of his wife Inge Grisse.
Pray for those in need of prayers for reasons of health or other concerns:
Carol Braun; Richard Kucik; Rusty Freund; Rick and Melissa Gorvett’s friend,
Carolyn Dehring; Genevieve Summers’ great grandson, Brody; Glenn & Dottie
Messer; Ruth Bellavia; Gail Wydra; Debbie DeRosa; Earl Van De Wege’s sister,
Mary; Rena Schoon’s son, Brian; Ed Mauer; Glenn Votava’s niece and brother-inlaw; Sue Wilhite’s friend, Anne Marie; Gail Wydra’s family, the Cichocki family &
granddaughter, Heather; Natalie Gardner’s and her son Anders, her sister Janet,
and friends Susan and Venus; Carol Braun’s mother, Dorothy, & sister Debbie;
Jackie & Bob Williams; Sue Kapraun’s sister; Dan Re’s mother, Marge; Marybeth
Grammer’s mother, Shirley; Kay Lulow’s sisters Anna & Jean; Carla McAndrews’
mother, Maxine; June Taveirne’s son, Doug; Dianna Lange; Betty Affield; & our
missionaries & ministries.
Prayers For Our Military
P
ray for our
members and friends in
the military as they serve
our country during this
perilous time:
David R. Popovich 11; Karen Malda’s
sons, Jon, & Jared; Gail Wydra’s
grandsons, Joseph and Tyler; Tony
Hernandezs’ son, Tony Hernandez Jr.
REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE
(Two Worship Services, September 7th thru May 17th)
8:30 a.m.
Worship Service
(Communion: 1st Sunday of the month)
(Communion is served using only gluten free bread.)
9:45 a.m.
Sunday School: For all ages
11:00 a.m.
Worship Service
(Communion: 1st Sunday of the month)
(Communion is served using only gluten free bread.)
"Little Learners": Ages 2-5
"Sunday Celebration": Grades K to 4
Class of 2014
Craig Huff**
Kathy Re**
Loren Root**
Second Term**
Class of 2015
Judy Albers
Andy Keenan**
Mike Temple
*Shirley Van De Wege
*Clerk of Session
Class of 2014
Susan Castriota
*Sue Kapraun**
Debbie Keenan
Judy Krueger
Joe Popp
Second Term**
Class of 2015
Sefy Cook
*Debbie Jacobs**
Kathy Kucik
Sarah Martin
Dan Re
*Moderator
Class of 2016
Marion Amberg
Jeff Cook
Janie Foley
Donna Horton
Class of 2016
Phil Gardner**
Ray Gries
Pam Hoffman**
Matt Krueger
Bunnie Nendick**
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Letter From Pastor Kit
Friday
Friday
Friday
Friday
Friday
October 3rd
October 10th
October 17th
October 24th
October 31st
Carla McAndrews
Carol Braun & Family
Natalie Gardner
Kay Lulow
Ruth Bellavia
OCTOBER PRAYER FAMILIES
10/05 Richard & Kathy Kucik
Andrew & Debbie L’Abbe
10/12 Heather Lane
Sharon Lane
10/19 Larry & Dianna Lange
Jim & Amy Larson
10/26 Jeremy LaScola
Dana & Anita Lewis
F.I.S.H DONATIONS NEEDED
The FIRST Sunday of the month is Food Pantry Sunday! There is a specific
item highlighted each month based on the needs of the F.I.S.H. Food Pantry.
October: Canned Soups
November: Dry Cereal/Oatmeal
December: Canned or Boxed Meals
Any donations are appreciated.
Your generosity is an example of
God’s love for all!
Contact Kathy Kucik or Sarah Martin with questions.
PLEASE include your Envelope Number with ALL contributions to the church.
If you do not have an envelope number, drop a note in the collection plate with
your Name & Address.
PLEASE make ALL checks payable to Faith Presbyterian Church. Indicate any
Special Funds on the Memo Line. The church CAN NOT process checks made
out to other organizations and they will be returned to you!
REMEMBER you can receive credit for "Material Gifts" such as Food, Supplies or
Other Materials, etc., if you include your Envelope Number and a declared value
or receipt.
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During the discussion part of our devotional time at the last Session meeting
one of the elders in my group pointed out that we have a significant number of
stable long term marriages in our church. He indicated that he and his wife had
just marked their 37th anniversary. In three short months Joy and I will be
celebrating our 35th. While it needs to be said that even long term
relationships can suffer divorce and after 30 plus years we all need to continue
to work at our relationships, nevertheless, these marriages are to be noted. It is
possible for two Christians to stay happy together for a lifetime. It is also
important to note that even the most idyllic marriages
are not happy all the time. This is where commitment
to the relationship is crucial. So is there a secret? If
so, just what is it that creates and maintains these long
term marriages? How do we make marriage last
through the years? Having officiated at a number of
weddings in my 32 years of ministry I would like to
share several suggestions which will certainly help if
they are put to good use.
First of all think of your spouse fir st. Mar r iage is never a 50 – 50
proposition. In poker lingo you need to be “all in.” If they are thinking of you
and you are thinking of them first and foremost then selfishness is a whole lot
less likely to creep into your relationship.
Secondly, while falling in love is cer tainly an emotional exper ience, you
also want to make sure the one you marry is your friend. Passion will come
and go through the years but friendship is to be a constant. Treat your spouse
like your best friend. Hopefully they are or will become your best friend so
that you prefer being with them to anyone else.
Next, wor k to over look the little ir r itations that will inevitably cr op up.
This may be difficult at first because the temptation is to change your mate, but
you will not. And they will grow to resent your attempts to change them.
Then, do not shar e your family secr ets with other s (no Facebook posts!)
and do not under any circumstances speak negatively of your spouse to your
friends. No good ever comes of this. It will only harm your relationship. And
while it should go without saying, I will say it anyway; do not talk about your
sex life with your friends. It is none of their business and can destroy trust in a
heartbeat.
Another important point to remember is that while you may think it you
do not have to say it to your spouse. Monitor your tongue. Of course this goes
for all kinds of relationships not just marriage.
Finally, str ive to cr eate family r ituals and tr aditions that will deepen your
relationship over the years.
If all of the above sounds like a lot of work it is because it is. But it is work
that is well worth doing to reap the benefits of a long and happy marriage!
Pastor Kit
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Happy Birthday To You
We wish you God’s blessings
on your birthday and always.
May you enjoy good health, love and
happiness all of your days.
Fall Sunday School
ADULTS @ 9:45 am
Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study
Over the course of the study, Disciple covers
the entire Bible (Old and New Testments),
following the biblical story from
Creation to the New Jerusalem.
YOUTH: Age 3-6th grade @ 9:45 am
OCTOBER
YOUTH: 7th-12th grade @ 9:45 am
10-01
Joy Stanich
10-03
Jean Randolph
NOVEMBER
10-06
Carla McAndrews
11-02
Emily Foley
10-07
Cheryl Lund
11-04
Jack Popovich
10-08
Craig Huff,
11-08
William Wilhite
Drew Keenan
11-12
Mary Beth Grammer
10-09
Denise Kroegel
11-15
Erik Berg
10-10
Lois Louck
11-17
Glenn Berg
10-11
Timothy Braun
11-19
Glenn Votava
10-15
Steven Grammer
11-20
Gretchen Thennes
10-22
Sue Wilhite
11-22
Ashley Wilhite
10-23
Brian Harris
11-24
Shiloh Wessel
10-25
Rick Gorvett
Kids...Friends...Grand Kids
10-26
Loren Root,
Fall/Winter 2014 Schedule
Carmelo Flores
10-28
Jaeda Wessel
10-29
Richard Kucik
10-31
David Stanich
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Sharing Jesus by Doug Fields & Br ett Eastman
You were created for a reason—God had something
in mind when He knit you together. This study will
help you start living the life you were designed for.
Pioneer Club
(All school-aged children K through 6th Grade)
FRIDAYS 7:00-8:30 PM
October: 3, 10, 17, 31 (no meeting 10/24)
November: 14, 21 (no meeting 11/7 or 11/28)
December: 5, 12, 19 (no meeting 12/26)
Put “Christ in every aspect of life.”
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Letter From Our Youth Leader
Have you ever read a chapter in the Bible and then it dawned on you "I don't have
any idea what I just read." The Bible can be a difficult book to read. And I know
when I come to a text I don't understand, sometimes, my initial reaction is to just
keep reading and ignore it. Don't judge me! We've all done it!
October Scripture Readings
By reading from four separate places in the
Scripture every day, you will be able to better
grasp the unity of the Scriptures, as well as enjoy
the variety of seeing four different viewpoints.
I wanted to give some steps that have helped me in my own study of the Bible.
Slow down! I think it's easy to skim through the Biblical text, but the scripture is
rich in meaning, theology, and diverse literary genres.
New Testament
Old Testament
Read it more than once. Paul has some immensely complicated sections. And just
because you just finished reading it, there's no shame in feeling a need to read
something again (and again and again). With confusing passages, remember your
knowledge of the Bible as a whole. It won't contradict what God has said
elsewhere in scripture.
1.
2.
LUKE
20:27-40
20:41-47
HEBREWS
1:1-9
1:10-14
PROVERBS
18
19:1-14
ISAIAH
1-2
3-5
3.
4.
21:1-19
21:20-28
2:1-9
2:10-18
19:15-29
20:1-15
6-8
9-10
5.
21:29-38
3
20:16-30
11-13
Remember that these were written thousands of years ago to a particular
audience. It's still as much the Word of God today as it was then, but keep in
mind that there was an initial audience, and it can be very helpful to ask yourself
"what would this text have meant originally?" It can also be good to ask "What
does this text say about God?" And "Why is this text in the Bible? Why would
God want this to be part of His scripture?"
6.
22:1-13
4:1-11
21:1-16
14-16
7.
22:14-23
4:12-16
21:17-29
17-20
8.
22:24-30
5
22:1-16
21-23
9.
22:31-38
6:1-12
22:17-29
24-26
10.
22:39:46
6:13-20
23:1-18
27-28
Answering that last question can be very difficult sometimes. That's why it can
also be helpful to use study Bibles and Bible commentaries. It's important not to
use study Bible or Biblical commentaries as a crutch. Those books can be great at
bringing out historical or contextual points that there's just no way you would
have ever known otherwise. I think that these resources should only be used after
you've read a text and put thought into what it means.
11.
22:47-53
7:1-10
23:19 -35
29-30
12.
22:54-62
7:11-28
24:1-22
31-33
13.
22:63-71
8:1-6
24:23-34
34-36
14.
23:1-12
8:7-13
25:1-14
37-39
15.
23:13-25
9:1-10
25:15-28
40-41
More importantly, there is tremendous value in a person just opening up his or her
Bible, being receptive to God's Word, reading the text, and by the illumination of
the Holy Spirit, gaining greater understanding of the text and of God.
16.
23:26-31
9:11-28
26:1-16
42-43
17.
23:32-37
10:1-18
26:17-28
44-45
18.
23:38-43
10:19-39
27:1-14
46-48
19.
23:44-49
11:1-16
27:15-27
49-50
20.
23:50-56
11:17-31
28:1-14
51-53
21.
22.
24:1-12
24:13-27
11:32-40
12:1-13
28:15-27
29:1-14
54-55
56-58
23.
24.
24:28-35
24:36-44
12:14-29
13:1-8
29:15-27
30
59-61
62-64
25.
24:45-53
13:9-25
31
65-66
Lastly, don't give up! If you want to have a better understanding of the Bible, it
will take time. That's fine. Just start where you are today and
go from there.
Josh Benner
faith presbyterian church
The purpose of Quest Youth Group
is to teach Junior and Senior
High students the importance of
nurturing a relationship with Jesus
Christ and to lay a firm foundation
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunday, October 5 @ 2pm- Lazer Tag
Sunday, October 26 @ 2pm-Richardson Farms
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In October
10-01 (Wed) Pray that God may grant good health to those who are
suffering from illness.
10-02 (Thur) Pray for those affected from loss of jobs.
10-03 (Fri)
Pray for Don & Martha Wehmeyer and their ministry in
Mexico.
10-04 (Sat)
Pray for the Joyful Noise Christian Preschool, that they might
open the hearts of their young students, so they might come
to know Christ
10-05 (Sun)
Pray for Brian Lopile, our adopted child from Kenya, Africa
10-06 (Mon)
Pray for our prayer families of the week: Richard & Kathy
Kucik and Andrew & Debbie L’Abbe.
10-07 (Tues)
Pray for the Acosta family and their ministry in Mexico.
10-08 (Wed)
Pray for Elodie Yale Kiema Garane, adopted child from Haiti.
10-09 (Thur) Pray for protection and wisdom for President Obama
and his family.
10-10 (Fri)
Pray God’s Will be done for the United States, as we, the
people, align with that Will.
10-11 (Sat)
Pray for our men and women in the military as they serve our
country during these perilous times.
10-12 (Sun)
Pray for the Faith Church choir, Bell Choir, and musicians as
they provide music for Sunday services.
10-13 (Mon)
Columbus Day: Pray for our prayer families of the week:
Heather Lane and Sharon Lane.
10-14 (Tues)
Pray for our financial secretary, Phil Gardner, and our church
treasurer, Rob Grammer, as they so ably do their work for
the church each week.
10-15 (Wed) Pray that Pastor Kit may be inspired in his leadership of our
congregation.
10-16 (Thur) Pray for guidance for the Session of Faith Church as they seek
to lead us in the ministry of Christ.
10-17 (Fri)
Pray for our youth leader, Josh Benner.
SERVING OTHERS THROUGH PRAYER
As the body of Christ, we would like you to join with us as we pray
for our congregation, community, country, and whatever God
places on our hearts. We believe it is a privilege to pray with and
for others and hope you will join us on
Tuesday nights at 7pm here at the church.
Also, in addition to meeting on Tuesday nights, we invite you to
meet 15 minutes prior to Sunday worship services to pray.
Let us unite together to see where God leads us through the
power of prayer! We look forward to seeing you at either
or both of the prayer gatherings!
Calling the Faith Church Creativity Community
Do you have a creative eye?
Do you enjoy working with flowers & crafts?
The church is in need of one or more volunteers to keep the
flowers and/or bulletin boards updated for the changing seasons.
If you are interested in serving in this capacity, please notify Pastor Kit
or contact Erin in the office at 815-385-5388
or at [email protected].
ATTENTION CHURCH MEMBERS
The Choir is in need of new members.
We meet on Wednesday nights at 7pm here
at the church. If you are interested in singing in the
choir please join us for practice, or contact
the choir director Larry Riggs at 815-581-2062
or [email protected].
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In October Cont’d
A Thyme for gathering to honor
our “Seasoned” Members and Friends
at a luncheon,
(formerly the Senior Dinner)
given by the Deacons.
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Following the 11:00 service
in the Fellowship Hall.
Please RSVP to Sue Kapraun
@ 815/675-5102 (H)
Or Email: [email protected]
10-18 (Sat)
Pray for our volunteers who help out whenever and
wherever they are needed.
10-19 (Sun)
Pray that our Bible study groups in our church may come to
know the true meaning of Scripture.
10-20 (Mon)
Pray for our prayer families of the week: Larry & Dianna
Lange and Jim & Amy Larson.
10-21 (Tues)
Pray that our new members will be blessed by the Word of
God and our church family.
10-22 (Wed) Pray that many new families will attend our Sunday services
and hear the Good News of Jesus.
10-23 (Thur) Pray for our Sunday School teachers and helpers as they
bring the message of Jesus.
10-24 (Fri)
Pray for 1st Way Life Center, their staff, and the women
who are in need of help.
10-25 (Sat)
Pray for the administration and staff at Kemmerer Village as
they minister to troubled youth.
10-26 (Sun)
Pray for F.I.S.H., that their shelves will be full and able to
provide food for many families.
10-27 (Mon)
Pray for our prayer families of the week: Jeremy LaScola
and Dana & Anita Lewis.
10-28 (Tues)
Church Members and Friends:
As time draws closer to Christmas, if you know anyone who
really needs help with Christmas gifts, Faith Presbyterian
would like to include them on our Angel Tree.
Forms are available through Erin in the church office.
Forms are due back by November 1st. 2014.
Pray for Home of the Sparrow women’s shelter, their staff
and the women and families that are in need of help.
10-29 (Wed) Pray for protection over our children in school.
10-30 (Thur) Pray that we would be true worshippers in spirit and truth.
10-31 (Fri)
Pray the light and love of our Savior Jesus Christ reigns
victorious over any darkness this day may hold.
Yours in Christ,
Susan Castriota
Any questions please don’t hesitate to call me at 815-578-1711.
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Men’s Breakfast
Who: All men are invited to
the monthly Men’s Breakfast
When: Saturday, October 4th
Time: 7 - 8 AM
Where: Fellowship Hall
*Breakfast will be provided!*
Hayride through the Orchard
and Bonfire
October 11th @ 6pm
Royal Oak Farm
15908 Hebron Road, Harvard, IL 60033
815.648.4141
We will be taking a Hayride through the
Apple Orchard and each person
will get to pick 2 apples.
Also included will be our very own
bonfire with hot dogs, the trimmings and
the makings for those wonderful S’mores.
WOMEN’S POTLUCK BREAKFAST
omen’s
Fellowship
Our next potluck breakfast will be
Saturday, October 11th, at 9 AM.
Please join us for our time
of fellowship and sharing!
$6.00 per person
$20.00 for a family of 4
$25.00 for a family of 5 or more
BRING A FRIEND!!
Your families can arrive early and enjoy all
the fun attractions that Royal Oaks provides!
McHenry County
ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY PROGRAM
If you have a lantern,
please bring it with.
A volunteer effort directed at collecting litter along sections of County highways
Sign up in the Narthex.
Contact Shirley V. with questions.
815-385-5265 or [email protected]
Please join us on
Saturday, October 11th @1pm
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