The Anchor. Pastor s Corner. Readings for November 2014

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1 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH PLANO, ILLINOIS The Anchor Sunday, November 2, we will celebrate All Saints Sunday. It is a wonderful reminder of God s faithfulness and blessing through all of life, and of the communion we share with all God s people through all the ages. We will especially remember those who have passed through death to eternal life since last All Saints Sunday Pastor Vernon Tweedt, Maurice Dilts, Angela Sisko, and Sharon Mitchell. We also remember and celebrate those who have been baptized in the past year in our congregation Abigail Papaeliou, Royce Kimmel III, John Englehart, Jacob & Justin Burchianti, Greyson Colbert, Caleb Miller and Coleson Blackwell. Be sure to remember to set your clocks back an hour Saturday night, November 1, before you go to bed, so you can be well rested and energized when you come to worship Sunday morning. November is a time for Thanksgiving. We will continue First We Give of Ourselves: Giving in Grace throughout the month of November, climaxing with our Commitment and Celebration Sunday on November 23 rd. As disciples of Christ we are called to live with deep gratitude, recognizing that all that we are and all that we have are God s gifts to us. Even in times of turmoil, uncertainty and suffering, we still have so much to give thanks for. As First We Give of Pastor s Corner Ourselves: Giving in Grace reminds us, for us Thanksgiving should be so much more than a holiday, it should be our way of life. This year we will again celebrate Thanksgiving with our brothers and sisters in Christ at First Baptist Church and the United Methodist Church of Plano. This year it is our turn to have everyone over for our Thanksgiving meal of Holy Communion. One of the names for Holy Communion is the Eucharist which comes from the Greek word for He gave thanks, referring to Jesus taking the bread and cup and giving thanks to God. We will gather on Wednesday, November 26th at 7 p.m. Please join us! The Kendall County PADS program is starting up for another year. Some members of our congregation have volunteered, but the program is still looking for more volunteers. If you are interested or have questions, please contact the church office. The 1 st Sunday of Advent will be Sunday November 30 th. Join us as we begin our Advent journey to Bethlehem and the manger. The Community Choral Advent service will be held at St. Mary s Roman Catholic Church on Sunday, December 7, at 7 p.m. Please join us for wonderful time of music and fellowship. Pastor Bruce V OLUME 27, ISSUE 10 NOVEMBER 2014 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Baptism, Birthday, Quilts, Thanksgiving service, November Library News, FLC Anniversary Commemorations article, Prayer List, Prayer Chain info, Updates please Book Club, Women s Bible Study, Offering, Hanging of Greens, Golden Harvesters, Rockin Christmas, November Calendar November Volunteers, November Birthdays & Anniversaries, November Prayer List Council Notes, Recipe - Inside Out Ravioli, Sunday School Snippets 2/3 4/5 6/7 8/9 10/11 Readings for November /2/2014 All Saints Day Revelation 7:9-17 Psalm 34:1-10, 22 1 John 3:1-3 Matthew 5: /9/2014 Amos 5:18-24 Psalm 70 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25: /16/2014 Zephaniah 1:7,12-18 Psalm 90:1-8, 12 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Matthew 25: /23/2014 Christ the King Ezekiel 34:11-16, Psalm 95:1-7a Ephesians 1:15-23 Matthew 25: /30/ st Sunday of Advent Isaiah 64:1-9 Psalm 80:1-7, Corinthians 1:3-9 Mark 13:24-37

P AGE 2 Our New First Lutheran Church Member! Colson Michael Blackwell was baptized on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at First Lutheran Church of Plano. Colson was born on January 13, 2014.

Several family members and friends joined the celebration including great grandparents Jim and Carol Wehrs. Pastor Bruce Booher officiated.

EVERYONE IS ENCOURAGED to attend the Thanksgiving Eve Service on Wednesday, November 26 th at 7:00 PM here at the First Lutheran Church.

! 2013-2014 Quilt Donation This October, 126 quilts were donated by the First Lutheran Church quilters to Lutheran World Relief.

First Lutheran quilters are/were: Jean Anderson, Lois Ronning, Beverly Vilmin, Juanita Burton, Linda Landis, Diane Schlesinger, Anne Sears, Joyce Schmitt, Virginia Phelps, Carole

2 P AGE 2 Our New First Lutheran Church Member! Colson Michael Blackwell was baptized on Sunday, September 28, 2014 at First Lutheran Church of Plano. Colson was born on January 13, His parents are Gage W. Roy Blackwell and Tonya Griesmann. Baptismal sponsors were Tiffanni Wehrs and Michael Blackwell. Several family members and friends joined the celebration including great grandparents Jim and Carol Wehrs. Pastor Bruce Booher officiated. Welcome Colson to the First Lutheran Church family. EVERYONE IS ENCOURAGED to attend the Thanksgiving Eve Service on Wednesday, November 26 th at 7:00 PM here at the First Lutheran Church. We will also be joined by members of the United Methodist Church & First Baptist Church. Take some time to give thanks to God for his grace and blessings! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for the service please look for the sign up sheet (in the near future) at the back of the sanctuary. Thank you! November 11 th V OLUME 27, I SSUE 10 Congratulations to Lois Tweedt who celebrated her 90 th Birthday on Oct 18 th. HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOIS!! Quilt Donation This October, 126 quilts were donated by the First Lutheran Church quilters to Lutheran World Relief. These quilts will be sent by LWR to areas in the United States or foreign countries that experience devastating disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, or flooding. First Lutheran quilters are/were: Jean Anderson, Lois Ronning, Beverly Vilmin, Juanita Burton, Linda Landis, Diane Schlesinger, Anne Sears, Joyce Schmitt, Virginia Phelps, Carole Wehrs, Carol Robinson, Shirley Hozie and Ann Hagemann. NOVEMBER LIBRARY NEWS (submitted by Diane Schlesinger) A Light to My Path by Lynn Austin is the final book in the Refiner Fire trilogy. It joins Candle in the Darkness and Fire by Night in our library. These are great Civil War novels, and have been donated by Ruth Ann Hoehn. Have you ever considered leaving not just property but spiritual gifts and memories to those you love? I Will to You may help you consider leaving a spiritual legacy. The author is Herbert Brokering. In addition to publishing over 40 books, he has written many hymns, the most well-known being Earth and All Stars. (You know - he one with all the verses!)

T HE ANCHOR P AGE 3 History of First Lutheran Church of Plano (Written by Helen Sears for First Lutheran's 125th Anniversary) Our congregation was formally organized on October 3, 1883, in the home

Seventeen more families joined during the next two years. Services were conducted in Norwegian. As time progressed, members saw that this hindered growth, so English services were gradually added.

Services were at first held in homes until a church could be built. The first church building, which cost $800, was built on North Lew Street on land donated by Louis Steward.

The frame sanctuary served the congregation for 70 years. Ground-breaking for the present church was held on August 9, 1953. The church is built on the corner of Center and Clark Streets.

The Education Wing was dedicated in October of 1971 on the 88th anniversary of the church. Nineteen Pastors have served First Lutheran since its founding. Our first pastor was Jens C.

3 T HE ANCHOR P AGE 3 History of First Lutheran Church of Plano (Written by Helen Sears for First Lutheran's 125th Anniversary) Our congregation was formally organized on October 3, 1883, in the home of Ole Olsen. The name chosen was "The First Scandinavian Evangelical Lutheran Church of Plano, IL." There were twenty-five adult charter members. Seventeen more families joined during the next two years. Services were conducted in Norwegian. As time progressed, members saw that this hindered growth, so English services were gradually added. The last confirmation class to be instructed in Norwegian was the class of By 1925 only four services a year were in Norwegian. Services were at first held in homes until a church could be built. The first church building, which cost $800, was built on North Lew Street on land donated by Louis Steward. The first service was held on December 25, The church incurred extensive damage in 1916 when it was struck by lightning. It was repaired and back in use in three months. The frame sanctuary served the congregation for 70 years. Ground-breaking for the present church was held on August 9, The church is built on the corner of Center and Clark Streets. This lot was sold to the church by Pastor Johnson for $500. He also drew the architectural plans for the church. Dedication of the new sanctuary was held on October 6, 1957 with 550 people attending. The Education Wing was dedicated in October of 1971 on the 88th anniversary of the church. Nineteen Pastors have served First Lutheran since its founding. Our first pastor was Jens C. Roseland who also served in Leland. We shared pastors with one or two other congregations for many years. In 1962 under Pastor E. Leonard Johnson First Lutheran finally became a one-point parish. As we celebrate our 131 years, we note many changes through the years. However our faith in our Lord Jesus remains constant and we continue to strive to be "First in Spirit, First in Faith, First in Outreach."

P AGE 4 V OLUME 27, I SSUE 10 Commemorations... (contributed by Ruth Ann Hoehn) Isaac Watts was an English Christian hymn writer, theologian and logician.

Born in Southampton, England, in 1674, Watts was brought up in the home of a committed religious Nonconformist. Watts had a classical education, learning Latin, Greek and Hebrew.

4 P AGE 4 V OLUME 27, I SSUE 10 Commemorations... (contributed by Ruth Ann Hoehn) Isaac Watts was an English Christian hymn writer, theologian and logician. Thought by many to be the greatest hymn writer in the English language, he was credited with over 600 hymns. Many of his hymns remain in use today and have been translated into numerous languages. Born in Southampton, England, in 1674, Watts was brought up in the home of a committed religious Nonconformist. Watts had a classical education, learning Latin, Greek and Hebrew. Following his education, Watts was called as pastor of a large independent chapel in London, where he helped train preachers. Isaac Watts held religious opinions that were more non-denominational or ecumenical than was common at the time. He had a greater interest in promoting education and scholarship than preaching for any particular sect. Watts died in Stoke Newington in 1748, and was buried in Bunhill Fields. Watts introduced a new way of interpreting the Psalms in verse for church services. Watts proposed that the metrical translations of the Psalms as sung by Protestant Christians should give them a specifically Christian perspective. As Watts put it, they should be "imitated in the language of the New Testament." Besides writing hymns, Isaac Watts was also a theologian and logician. Watts wrote a text book on logic, first published in 1724, which was particularly popular. Watts defined logic as an art, as opposed to a science. Watts emphasis on logic as a practical art distinguishes his book from others written at that time. Watts Logic became the standard text on logic at Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, and Yale. One of Watts' best-known poems was "Against Idleness and Mischief". This was parodied by Lewis Carroll in the poem "How Doth the Little Crocodile", included in his book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. In his novel, David Copperfield, Charles Dickens has school master Dr. Strong quote from Watts' "Against Idleness and Mischief". Watts' hymns include: Joy to the World (based on Psalm 98, arranged in the 19th century by American Lowell Mason to an older melody of Handel) Jesus Shall Reign Where er the Sun (based on Psalm 72) O God, Our Help in Ages Past (based on Psalm 90) When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Alas! And Did My Saviour Bleed In Everything Give Thanks For all the God in mercy sends For health and children, home and friends, For comfort in the time of need, For every kindly word or deed, For happy thoughts and holy talk, For guidance in our daily walk In everything give thanks.

T HE ANCHOR P AGE 5 Prayer List Please keep the following people in your prayers Ryan Heller Lois Tweedt Jonathan Tweedt Marty Lincoln Karen Slack Rose Tullock Harper Family Josie Hanlon Mary Olson

5 T HE ANCHOR P AGE 5 Prayer List Please keep the following people in your prayers Ryan Heller Lois Tweedt Jonathan Tweedt Marty Lincoln Karen Slack Rose Tullock Harper Family Josie Hanlon Mary Olson Carole Ardelean Renee Lee Bonnie Joe Tucek Shirley Tucek Steve P Vicki Fowler Rose Meszaros Scott Littlejohn Delores Hartman Sherry Anderson Matt Papaeliou David Heather D. Adison FIchtel Sandra Zonzo Alice Crawford Sue Hyte Leslie Amy Karren Al & Lu Bettisch Mary Kincannon Tony Jacobson Don Sampson Allen Bagg Ann Hagemann (member) Linda Landis Peggy Fields Those serving in the military Those not named here who are in need of prayers, and Also remember to pray for those who are closest to you and pray for yourself and your needs. Request: PLEASE - if you have any updates updates to the above list, (i.e names than can be removed, etc) please contact the church office. Thank you. New Prayer Chain Guidelines for Requesting a Prayer be added to the Prayer Chain ANYONE may request a Prayer for ANYTHING they deem necessary or gives them cause for concern. Please call with the Church office at or the first person on the Prayer Chain. Please keep the prayer request as simple as possible: Name of person prayer requested for and reason. It is not necessary to go into a detailed message. God knows what is needed; we are simply the vessel to request His care. This will also help to keep the prayer request accurate as it passes down the list to members of the Prayer Partners. There no longer is a Day and Night Chain (one chain only). Calls can be made between 8:30am 8:30pm. Note those listed in italics 1 they have the capability to receive text messages, and they have requested to be part of the chain in this manner. Please contact Theresa Bagg with questions. PRAYER CHAIN PARTNERS 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM 1. Jane Hyte Virginia Phelps Jerri Lynn Baker Erin Gillman Staci Smith Karen DeBolt Kathy Benoit Brenda Albright Theresa Bagg Penny Booher Diane Schlesinger Bev Vilmin Text capability

P AGE 6 V OLUME 27, I SSUE 10 BOOK CLUB NEWS The Book Club will meet on Wed., Nov. 5 th, 2014 at 9:15 AM. The book for discussion is Sullivan s Law by Nancy Taylor Rosenberg December Book: Dear Mr.

The Women s Bible Study Group meets the 3 rd Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM at the church for Bible study, refreshments and fellowship.

Hanging of the Greens Nov 29, 2014 The next Golden Harvesters potluck meeting will be Fri, Nov 14 th at 5:30 pm here at First Lutheran Church.

30 10/7 (Thrivent) $ 56.70 10/12 $ 2,568.14 10/19 $ 3,035.

NON-PERISHABLE FOOD AND MONETARY DONATIONS FOR THE PLANO ROCKIN CHRISTMAS FOOD DRIVE. MONETARY DONATIONS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE TURKEYS, MILK, BUTTER & ETC.

6 P AGE 6 V OLUME 27, I SSUE 10 BOOK CLUB NEWS The Book Club will meet on Wed., Nov. 5 th, 2014 at 9:15 AM. The book for discussion is Sullivan s Law by Nancy Taylor Rosenberg December Book: Dear Mr. Knightly by Katherine Reay January Book: Under the Wide and Starry Sky by Nancy Horan Please join us! The Women s Bible Study Group meets the 3 rd Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM at the church for Bible study, refreshments and fellowship. The next meeting of the Women s Bible Study Group will be Thursday, Nov 20 th at 1:00 PM here at the church. Hanging of the Greens Nov 29, 2014 The next Golden Harvesters potluck meeting will be Fri, Nov 14 th at 5:30 pm here at First Lutheran Church. Please bring your own table service and a dish to pass (Meat is provided). Call Jane at if you have questions. Newsletter Offering Report OFFERINGS RECEIVED 9/28 $ 2, /5 $ 2, /7 (Thrivent) $ /12 $ 2, /19 $ 3, First Lutheran collecting Food & Money for Plano Rockin Christmas BEGINNING ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 nd THRU SUN- DAY, NOVEMBER 23 rd, THE SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMITTEE AND THE SUNDAY SCHOOL WILL COLLECT NON-PERISHABLE FOOD AND MONETARY DONATIONS FOR THE PLANO ROCKIN CHRISTMAS FOOD DRIVE. MONETARY DONATIONS WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE TURKEYS, MILK, BUTTER & ETC. PLANO ROCKIN CHRISTMAS VOLUNTEERS WILL DELIVER BASKETS OF FOOD TO NEEDY FAMILIES IN THE PLANO COMMUNITY. PLEASE PUT YOUR NON-PERISHABLE FOOD IN THE CONTAINERS IN THE BACK OF THE CHURCH AND IN THE EDUCATION BUILDING. TO MAKE A MONETARY DONATION PLEASE MAKE YOUR CHECK OUT TO FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH AND MARK IT PLANO ROCKIN CHRISTMAS. THIS WAY YOUR DONATION WILL BE INCLUDED IN YOUR CHURCH OFFERING RECORD AT THE END OF THE YEAR. PLEASE DO THIS NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 23 rd. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT JANE HYTE AT GENERAL FUND BUDGET Need Per week $3, (Annual Budget divided by 52 weeks) YTD YOUTH DIRECTOR DONATIONS: $8, THROUGH Oct 20 th Received $ 109, Need $ 128, Short $ (18,476.18) 1/01/ /20/2014 CHECKING ACCOUNT Beginning Bal. $15, Income $122, Expenses $131, Ending Balance $ 5, Borrowed from McCarthy $5, Ending Balance $

T HE ANCHOR P AGE 7 November 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 SET CLOCKS BACK 1 HOUR!

PM - LMM 6:30 PM - & Music 7:00 PM - Property 6:00 PM - Confirmation Class 6:45 PM - Bell Choir 7:30 PM - Sr Choir 6:30 PM - Stewardship 9 8:15 AM - WOV 9:15 AM - Fellowship 9:30 AM -Sunday School

PM - Golden Harvesters 15 16 Anchor Deadline 8:15 AM - Contemporary 9:15 AM - Fellowship 9:30 AM -Sunday School 10:45 AM - Contemporary 17 18 9:00 AM - Quilting / Crocheting / Knitting 19 6:00 PM -

7 T HE ANCHOR P AGE 7 November 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 SET CLOCKS BACK 1 HOUR!! 2 KCFP Special Collection 3 Pr Bruce Day Off 4 9:00 AM - Quilting / Crocheting / Knitting 5 9:15 AM - Book Club :15 AM - LBW 9:15 AM - Fellowship 9:30 AM -Sunday School 10:45 AM - LBW 7:00 PM - LMM 6:30 PM - & Music 7:00 PM - Property 6:00 PM - Confirmation Class 6:45 PM - Bell Choir 7:30 PM - Sr Choir 6:30 PM - Stewardship 9 8:15 AM - WOV 9:15 AM - Fellowship 9:30 AM -Sunday School 10:45 AM - WOV :00 AM - Quilting / Crocheting / Knitting 6:15 PM - Social Concerns 7:00 PM - Church Council 12 6:00 PM - Confirmation Class 6:45 PM - Bell Choir 7:30 PM - Sr Choir :30 PM - Golden Harvesters Anchor Deadline 8:15 AM - Contemporary 9:15 AM - Fellowship 9:30 AM -Sunday School 10:45 AM - Contemporary :00 AM - Quilting / Crocheting / Knitting 19 6:00 PM - Confirmation Class 6:45 PM - Bell Choir 7:30 PM - Sr Choir 20 1:00 PM - Women s Bible Study 6:30 PM - Education / Youth 7:30 PM - Outreach Commitment Sunday 8:15 AM - WOV 9:15 AM - Fellowship 9:30 AM -Sunday School 10:45 AM - WOV / Baptism 24 Pr Bruce Day Off 25 9:00 AM - Quilting / Crocheting / Knitting 26 7:00 PM - Thanksgiving First LutheranChurch 27 Office Closed 28 Office Closed 29 Hanging of the Greens 30 1 st Sunday of Advent 8:15 AM - LBW 9:15 AM - Fellowship 9:30 AM -Sunday School 10:45 AM - LBW

8 P AGE 8 V O LUME 27, I SSUE 10 November 2014 Volunteers

T HE ANCHOR NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS 1- Jessica Howell 2- Ryleigh Johnson 3- Nathan Derheimer 4 Cole Johnson 5- Katrina Howell 6- Randy Jensen 7- Margaret Albright 8- Xander Lloyd Bryson Schmidt 9-Kayla

Lindsay Magnotti Kiya Severson 18-Cora Hughes 24-Kerin (Meyer) Skarr 25-Linda Stonecipher 28-Karen Torkelson 30-Justin Jensen NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES 2- Tom & Peggy Fields 4 Michael & Liz Miller 8 -

Prayer is the conduit that connects us to God and opens up the possibilities of direction and understanding. Prayer is not just for pastors.

9 T HE ANCHOR NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS 1- Jessica Howell 2- Ryleigh Johnson 3- Nathan Derheimer 4 Cole Johnson 5- Katrina Howell 6- Randy Jensen 7- Margaret Albright 8- Xander Lloyd Bryson Schmidt 9-Kayla Griesmann 10-Harper Gillman 11-Bob Miller 12-Ava Hastert Benjamin Hastert Cindy Maaske 13-Jordan Mahara-Goldsmith Dan Mikelson 16-Barb Anderson 17-Sue Hyte Karen Jacobson Zach Klatt Molly Koch Lindsay Magnotti Kiya Severson 18-Cora Hughes 24-Kerin (Meyer) Skarr 25-Linda Stonecipher 28-Karen Torkelson 30-Justin Jensen NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES 2- Tom & Peggy Fields 4 Michael & Liz Miller 8 - Eric & Erin Gillman Lee & Kelsey Meyer 11- Don & Connie Baker Leon & Bobbi Dettman 20 Matt & Theresa Papaeliou 25- Bob & Paulette Albright P AGE 9 The world is a chaotic and confusing place. Prayer is the conduit that connects us to God and opens up the possibilities of direction and understanding. Prayer is not just for pastors. All of God s people are invited to pray on the behalf of others. Please include the following members of the First Lutheran family in your daily prayers. NOVEMBER 1 - Scott, Therese, Trevor & Audrey Ballinger 2 - Robert, Tracey, Tyler & Amber Barkes 3 - Craig, Paige, Spencer, Taylor, & MacKenna Beal 4 - Steve, Kathy & Maggie Benoit 5 - Alex Benoit 6 - Gary Blankenship 7 - Bruce & Penny Booher 8 - Todd, Lydia, Doug, & Nancy Boring 9 - Margaret Briggs 10 - Jennifer, Will, Weslye, & Tommy Brown 11 - Sharon Brue 12 - Erica Carter 13 - Billy, Jane, Caleb & Greyson Colbert 14 - Brian, Melissa, Taylor & Evan Corrado 15 - Alice Crawford 16 - Steve, Karen, Katelyn, & Andrew DeBolt 17 - Leon & Bobbi Dettman 18 - Tammy Dettman 19 - Susie Dilts 20 - Connie Downey 21 - Gregory, Julie & Jaedence Feitl 22 - Erick Fields 23 - Tom, Peggy, & Sara Fields 24 - David, Jane, Dillon, & Noah Ford 25 - Jane Foster 26 - Madison Fowler 27 - Mark, Doris, Heather, & Jennifer Fowler 28 - Eric, Erin, Paige & Harper Gillman 29 - Cary & Trudie Goldman 30 - Ben, Deborah, Ryan, Jake, & Jordan Goldsmith PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE AND LET US KNOW YOUR BIRTHDAY OR ANNIVERSARY DATE, AND WE WILL UPDATE OUR RECORDS. THANK YOU.

P AGE 10 V OLUME 27, I SSUE 10 Council Highlights October 14, 2014 (see complete report on bulletin board at back of sanctuary) Pastor s Report - two upcoming weddings.

The Community Thanksgiving service will be November 26 at First Lutheran; Treasurer Report are significantly behind last year; Youth Director Report Big Day of Serving conflicted with Homecoming in

10 P AGE 10 V OLUME 27, I SSUE 10 Council Highlights October 14, 2014 (see complete report on bulletin board at back of sanctuary) Pastor s Report - two upcoming weddings. He will be taking vacation November The Commitment and Celebration Sunday will be Nov. 23 rd. The Community Thanksgiving service will be November 26 at First Lutheran; Treasurer Report are significantly behind last year; Youth Director Report Big Day of Serving conflicted with Homecoming in both Plano and Yorkville. She is working on getting a trip to Boo at the Zoo, and coordinating the Christmas Greens sale; and Music Report Community Christmas Service will be at St. Mary s on Dec.7 th. Property The biggest job right now is replacing the flat roof on the rental property; Stewardship Report Theresa Bagg volunteered to do a Faith Talk for the Stewardship program. Pastor invited all to attend the Adult Bible Study on Sunday mornings; Social Concerns Theresa Bagg reported on Rockin Christmas, scheduling work with PADS, visiting shut-ins at Christmas, and the Food Resource Bank Event; Education/Youth Report looking for new youth director; Outreach Report The directory is out! They are looking into setting up another concert, probably after Christmas; Long Range Planning no meeting; Executive reviews are completed; It was noted that Laron Hafenrichter should be paid director s pay when he directs the Contemporary Choir rather than at the Accompanist level. Motion made and passed to pay him at the Director level for that job; Old Business n/a; New Business singing group went to Sandwich Rehab and has another date scheduled. Social Concerns Committee is looking into a Share your Blessings program, through the Kendall County Health Department. It involves adopting a family for Christmas; Next meeting: Tues, Nov 11 th at 7:00 PM; November Coffee Hour - Jensen Family; Recipe Corner Inside Out Ravioli (from Sherry Anderson) Ingredients: 2 lb. ground beef 1 medium onion 1 clove minced garlic 1 (10 oz) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, cooked (optional) 2 lb. jar spaghetti sauce with mushrooms 1 (8 oz.) tomato sauce 1 (6 oz.) tomato paste 1 (7 oz.) box bow tie noodles 1 c. sharp cheddar cheese ½ c. soft bread crumbs 2 well beaten eggs ½ c. oil Instructions: Brown ground beef, onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil. Add the spaghetti sauce, tomato paste, and tomato sauce; simmer 10 minutes. Combine the cooked spinach (optional), cooked noodles, cheese, bread crumbs, eggs and oil thoroughly; mix and spread in a 9x13 pan. Top with meat sauce mixture; bake at for 30 minutes, or 1 hour if refrigerated. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

T HE ANCHOR P AGE 11 Sunday School Snippets Secret Pals Have Been Assigned In October, adult secret pals were given the name(s) of their Sunday School secret pals (students.

) Also, if the student(s) filled out their secret pal information sheet this was shared with the adult.

If you lost your sheet, there are more in the Sunday School office.

11 T HE ANCHOR P AGE 11 Sunday School Snippets Secret Pals Have Been Assigned In October, adult secret pals were given the name(s) of their Sunday School secret pals (students.) Along with the names, adults pals were given the grade of the child, their home address, birth date, baptism date and confirmation date (if applicable.) Also, if the student(s) filled out their secret pal information sheet this was shared with the adult. Students are encouraged to fill out the sheet if they haven t already done so, so your secret pals will know little secrets about you. If you lost your sheet, there are more in the Sunday School office. Students should start receiving little notes, treats and/or cards of encouragement, which will be signed by their Sunday School Secret Pal. Secret pals will be revealed on Awards Sunday in May. If you intended to sign up for this exciting program and were not assigned a name, please contact Kathy Benoit. Also, if you would like to be included on a stand-by list in the event we receive new students, please talk to Kathy Benoit. Mark Your Calendar November 1 Daylight Savings- Fall Back One Hour!! December 14 Sunday School Program at 9:30 AM December 21, 28 & January 4 No Sunday School Classes Super-Duper Thanks for Donations Thanks to everyone who donated Sunday School supplies this fall. They are usually left anonymously in the Sunday School office, so we don t know who to thank personally, but you know who are you! These donations really help our kids create and have fun! Thanks to everyone for helping to make Trunk or Treat a real Halloween treat! The kids looked great in their costumes as they walked by all the trunks and gathered goodies and played games! What a fun event this has become and it s great to spend time with our neighbors! A Thanksgiving Day Prayer Lord, so often times, as any other day When we sit down to our meal and pray We hurry along and make fast the blessing Thanks, amen. Now please pass the dressing We're slaves to the olfactory overload We must rush our prayer before the food gets cold But Lord, I'd like to take a few minute more To really give thanks to what I'm thankful for For my family, my health, a nice soft bed My friends, my freedom, a roof over my head I'm thankful right now to be surrounded by those Whose lives touch me more than they'll ever possibly know Thankful Lord, that You've blessed me beyond measure Thankful that in my heart lives life's greatest treasure That You, dear Jesus, reside in that place And I'm ever so grateful for Your unending grace So please, heavenly Father, bless this food You've provided And bless each and every person invited Amen!

Mailing date: Oct 28 th First Lutheran Church Plano, Illinois 200 N Center Street Plano, IL 60545 Phone: 630-552-8263 Fax: 630-552-7198 Email:

firstlutheranchurchplano.com And on Facebook: https:// www.facebook.comfirstlutheranc hurchofplanoil & Hit the LIKE button!

Sunday: WORSHIP TIMES Coffee Fellowship: Sunday School: 8:15 AM 10:45 AM 9:15 AM 9:30 AM Communion offered at both services. A nursery area is available.

12 Mailing date: Oct 28 th First Lutheran Church Plano, Illinois 200 N Center Street Plano, IL Phone: Fax: churchsecretary1@ sbcglobal.net Return Service Requested Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Permit #3 PLANO, IL "First in Spirit, First in Faith, First in Outreach" We are on the Web! firstlutheranchurchplano.com And on Facebook: hurchofplanoil & Hit the LIKE button! Deadline for December Anchor: Sunday, Nov 16 th! Be ready to submit articles by this date! Sunday: WORSHIP TIMES Coffee Fellowship: Sunday School: 8:15 AM 10:45 AM 9:15 AM 9:30 AM Communion offered at both services. A nursery area is available. Pastor: Rev. Bruce Booher Starpastor@aol.com Youth Director: Sarah Kuntzman firstluthyouth@ gmail.com OFFICE HOURS Mon-Fri 6:30 am-12:30 pm Secretary: Ann Hagemann churchsecretary1@ sbcglobal.net

The Anchor. Pastor s Corner. Readings for January Kennon Callahan offers this litany:

The Anchor. Pastor s Corner. Readings for January Kennon Callahan offers this litany: FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH PLANO, ILLINOIS The Anchor VOLUME 26, ISSUE 1 JANUARY 2012 O God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come. Our shelter from the stormy blast and our eternal home. New Year