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Alleluia! Lutheran Church, 4055 S. Book Rd., Naperville, IL 60564 www.alleluialutheran.

Join us for Ash Wednesday Worship March 1st at 7pm The season of Lent begins with worship on Ash Wednesday.

s love and grace for each of us. The Imposition of Ashes, Holy Communion, and special music are components of this worship service.

many wonderful years of ministry Gloria has served Alleluia! Lutheran Church. Gloria retired February 28th.

We will celebrate these many years of ministry, say thank you and give thanks to God, and enjoy a cake reception in the gathering

1 Alleluia! Lutheran Church, 4055 S. Book Rd., Naperville, IL Phone: Our Mission: To enable all to come, connect and commit to Jesus. Join us for Ash Wednesday Worship March 1st at 7pm The season of Lent begins with worship on Ash Wednesday. This is a powerful worship gathering of remembering our disposition because of our own sin, while still hearing the good news of God s love and grace for each of us. The Imposition of Ashes, Holy Communion, and special music are components of this worship service. Retirement Celebration for Gloria Henderson Sunday, March 12th During & After 9:00 & 10:15am Worship Come and help us celebrate the many wonderful years of ministry Gloria has served Alleluia! Lutheran Church. Gloria retired February 28th. She began her calling as Parish Nurse almost simultaneously to Alleluia! s birth as a church some 23 years ago! We will celebrate these many years of ministry, say thank you and give thanks to God, and enjoy a cake reception in the gathering area after services. Come and help us celebrate the ministry of Gloria Henderson, Parish Nurse, on Sunday, March 12th. Registration for VBS has Begun! See page 5 TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE! DETAILS ON PAGE 7 Please see Pastor Tim s article on the following page for information about upcoming staff transitions.

Staff Transitions 2 Conor Hughes, Director of Worship, and Assistant Youth Director, submitted his resignation, effective March 16 th, 2017. His last weekend leading worship will be March 4 th & 5 th.

2 Staff Transitions 2 Conor Hughes, Director of Worship, and Assistant Youth Director, submitted his resignation, effective March 16 th, His last weekend leading worship will be March 4 th & 5 th. We give thanks to Conor for his three-plus years serving Alleluia! in our worship and youth ministries. Cece Hughes, Assistant Youth Director, and Bell Choir Director, submitted her resignation, effective March 16 th, Cece began last fall on staff in these two positions, and we give thanks for her serving Alleluia! in youth and worship ministries. Please watch for information about a reception on the evening of March 12 th to say thank you and farewell to Conor & Cece. DEAR FRIENDS News & Notes from Pastor Tim THE SEASON OF LENT BEGINS IN MARCH Our Lenten theme this year is Broken. This 5-week series will focus on the reality that the world, the creation, and we ourselves are all broken. However, God has done something about the brokenness by sending a Savior, Jesus Christ, to heal the brokenness. Lent is a time of self-reflection a time to embrace our brokenness due to sin, and to find the cross of Jesus in the brokenness for new life! I hope you will make worship a priority during Lent. RESPONSE TO THE RESIGNATIONS OF CONOR & CECE HUGHES I d like to share my heart with you, and a few thoughts, about the respective resignations of Conor & Cece Hughes. First, please know a separate communication is going out to all members with information about the way forward for this amazing church, in both our worship and our youth ministries so please look for that communication in your . Next, please know that Conor and Cece have prayed about their decision, and trust that God is leading them in this new direction. As a church, we need to embrace this call on their lives, pray for them as they transition away, and pray for our church as we now look to God to lead new staff to our church family. I want to thank Conor, for his ministry over the last three-plus years in leading worship; as well as the impact he has had on the lives of our youth in his role as Assistant Youth Director. I want to thank Cece, for her three-plus years of volunteering in worship and youth ministries, as well as her recent staff positions as Assistant Youth Director, as well as Bell Choir Director. Our lives have been blessed by Conor and Cece Hughes, and they will be deeply missed. May God bless them and keep them in their new ministry calls. Please take the time to thank both of them, and lift them up in your prayers. Grace & Peace, Pastor Tim Housholder

3 3 Overall Totals for the Mobile Pack: 4752 volunteers 1,003,104 meals packed which will feed 2,748 kids every day for an entire year 2,695 lbs of food collected for Loaves & Fishes 280+ registered volunteers from Alleluia! Join others from Alleluia! at one of our monthly packs at Feed My Starving Children. Alan at to receive invitations to monthly events and updates.

volunteer opportunities through Alleluia!, please email: loavesandfishes.alleluia@gmail.com.

since Alleluia! helped launch Nueva Sion Child Development Center (PE605).

help our children Every child comes happy and thankful to God for all of His blessings We

4 Loaves & Fishes 4 Alleluia! s next volunteer event at Loaves & Fishes is Saturday, March 11 th from 10:00am-12:30pm. Please join other Alleluia! members to assist those in need through Loaves & Fishes Community Services located in Naperville. If you are interested or would like to be included on future invites to Loaves & Fishes volunteer opportunities through Alleluia!, please loavesandfishes.alleluia@gmail.com. Update from Nueva Sion Child Development Center, Huanuco Region, Peru It has been one year since Alleluia! helped launch Nueva Sion Child Development Center (PE605). Pastor Demitrio Felix Nieto writes, We thank God so much for touching our donor s hearts to help our children Every child comes happy and thankful to God for all of His blessings We want them to have a healthy life and always follow God s path. In November 2017 a group from Alleluia! will travel to Huanuco, Peru to visit and interact with the leaders, children, and families of Nueva Sion. There is still room! If you would like to express interest in the trip, please contact Pastor Mark Juliot at: mjuliot@alleluia.church.

5 Special thanks to over 50 volunteers who made our Winter Games/Little Blessings Sunday so AMAZING!

VBS Registration has begun! Click HERE to register online. The KidsConnect Mary and Martha Celebration will be the first weekend in March!

Please let April Blair or Michele Nelson know. Thanks! The First Communion Retreat is Sunday, March 19th.

The Annual Children s Musical, entitled "HIS Missionaries," will be presented in the sanctuary on April 23rd at 3pm.

5 5 Special thanks to over 50 volunteers who made our Winter Games/Little Blessings Sunday so AMAZING! It WOULDN'T have happened without God leading the way and so many of us listening to Him! Next Family/Community Event: April 14th, Good Friday Event. Details coming soon! VBS Registration has begun! Click HERE to register online. The KidsConnect Mary and Martha Celebration will be the first weekend in March! We begin our "David" Rotation the SECOND weekend in March. We are looking for some "substitutes" as this falls before and after Spring Break. Please let April Blair or Michele Nelson know. Thanks! The First Communion Retreat is Sunday, March 19th. Online registration is closed, but if are you still interested please contact April with any questions! The Annual Children s Musical, entitled "HIS Missionaries," will be presented in the sanctuary on April 23rd at 3pm. This year, the JC and Faith Choirs will HIGHLIGHT the amazing mission opportunities at Alleluia! Come check out "Mr. J" and the "unusual seating" that will take place. Not to mention...lots of great music, drama, and dancing! Contact Ms. Michele with any questions. Michele and April have new addresses! (As do ALL Alleluia! staff) Michele Nelson: mnelson@alleluia.church April Blair: ablair@alleluia.church New Addresses for All Alleluia! Staff Please note address changes for all Alleluia! staff. To a staff member, simply use their first initial and their last

6 Adult Ministries News Adult Learning: Upcoming Opportunity A Window to the Soul ~Self-knowledge is the essence of spiritual growth When: Wednesdays March 8th, 15th, and 22nd Time: 7:00-8:00pm

6 6 Adult Ministries News Adult Learning: Upcoming Opportunity A Window to the Soul ~Self-knowledge is the essence of spiritual growth When: Wednesdays March 8th, 15th, and 22nd Time: 7:00-8:00pm Where: Alleluia! Lutheran Church, Community Room Cost: Free bring your Bibles & something to write with Child Care: Yes (with registration) Register Today: CLICK HERE Do you long to understand yourself better and share a closer relationship with God? Join Pastor Tammy in this 3-week course, as she unpacks a fun, yet important, tool of self-knowledge. This self-awareness tool will not only help you recognize and name the deficits (sin tendencies) of your personality type, but will also help you notice and name your gifts. Come and learn to celebrate the person God made you to be! Connect! Groups Alleluia! Adult Ministries: Are YOU Connected? Adult Ministries play an important role in helping Alleluia! to fulfill its mission to enable all to come, connect, and commit to Jesus. Alpha, which started on February 26 th, is a great place to begin or continue your faith journey.* It meets on Sunday nights and includes dinner, a lesson, small group time, childcare, and lots of laughs! Adult Learning courses are taught by a pastor, and are held on select Wednesday nights throughout the school year, usually from 7:00-8:00. Connect Groups are considered by many to be the heart of Adult Ministries. This is where adults have the opportunity to connect on a deeper level with one another and with God. These small groups meet on a regular basis for study and social time. For more information on Adult Ministries, click HERE to visit our website. *It may not be too late to take the Alpha journey this year contact Adult Ministries Director Darcy Jasien at djasien@alleluia.church if you are interested! Ash Wednesday Worship Volunteer Reminders Greeters: Cathy Fulgham and Diane O Connor Welcome Center: Cathy Huenecke Ushers: Sean Huenecke, Kelly Cunningham, Bruce Glawe, John Fishbeck Altar: Deb Bostjancic Communion Servers: Deb Bostjancic, Carolyn Hays, Dorothy Bentel, Joel Fulgham, Cathy Fulgham, Betty Rae Smith, Gale Glawe, Rob Bussell

THIS ANNUAL FUNDRAISER WILL BE HELD MAY 6TH. TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW. PLEASE CLICK HERE. DONATIONS CURRENTLY BEING ACCEPTED IN THE CHURCH OFFICE. GALA DONATION REQUEST Need Ideas?

7 THIS ANNUAL FUNDRAISER WILL BE HELD MAY 6TH. TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW. PLEASE CLICK HERE. DONATIONS CURRENTLY BEING ACCEPTED IN THE CHURCH OFFICE. GALA DONATION REQUEST Need Ideas? Look below to stir those creative juices! Time: Could you? Spring clean a yard, paint a room? Talent: Can you? Prepare a special meal; repair drywall; do an electrical or plumbing project; sew; make custom floral or craft items, help build a deck, put together a themed gift basket? Treasures: Would you? Give tickets to a play, show or sporting event; a gift certificate to your favorite restaurant/store; an autographed item; an antique; a collectible item; a new household item, or something from your business or employer? How about a week at your vacation home? Connections: Do you know a business owner who would donate? Would you be willing to help the Gala-luia! committee by visiting local businesses and asking for donations? If so contact Laura Bowler at , x245 for more information on how to help. Donations can be brought to the church office through April 23rd. Questions? Contact Laura Bowler at , x245, or lbowler@alleluia.church. Thank you! Name: Phone/ Description and Estimated Value of Donated Item(s): Please be specific, especially for Service Donations ( i.e. 3 hours of yard clean up w/value of $$)

8 March 10th & 11th Friday, March 10th, 9am-7pm (come today for the largest selection) Saturday, March 11th, 9am-12pm (come today for the best bargains-- many items are half off)!

8 8 March 10th & 11th Friday, March 10th, 9am-7pm (come today for the largest selection) Saturday, March 11th, 9am-12pm (come today for the best bargains-- many items are half off)! *Please note that the spring sale is only being held on Friday and Saturday, and not on Thursday. The sale is held in the Alleluia! Community Life Center (enter Door #5). Little Lambs has something for everyone, from the mom-to-be, to the tiniest baby, to the tallest teen! Come and browse our gently used selection of clothes, shoes, toys, and almost anything associated with children. Proceeds benefit Alleluia! Little Lambs Donations Donations are being accepted for the Little Lambs Consignment Sale through Wednesday, March 8th! All donated items benefit Alleluia! ministries, so clean out those closets and support your church at the same time. Contact Darcy at to make arrangements to drop off your gently used spring/summer clothing, toys, and child/teen related items. For more information about the sale, click HERE. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES at ALLELUIA! Media & Production Director Alleluia! seeks a team player who oversees, develops, and implements digital media relating to worship, video, and social media. This position is part-time. To apply, or for more information, please send cover letter and resume to Pastor Tim at thousholder@alleluia.church. New Position for Custodian/Janitorial We are looking for someone to work late evenings on week days. This position is for cleaning of classrooms, bathrooms and hallways. Up to 20 hours per week. Please contact Dan Stolle at dstolle@alleluia.church if interested.

9 5:00pm Worship Ushers: Alan Cook/, 3/11 Alan Cook/, 3/18 Alan Cook/Tim Toepfer 3/25 Alan Cook/Tim Toepfer Communion: 3/4Dawn DeSart, 3/11 Dawn DeSart, 3/18 Ginny Toepfer, 3/25 Ginny Toepfer Greeters: 3/4 Kevin & Teresa Zahora, 3/11 /, 3/18 Ed & Andrea Jacob, 3/25 Ed & Andrea Jacob Welcome Center: 3/4 Kathy Urbanowski, 3/11 Dawn DeSart, 3/18, 3/25 Lector: 3/4 Kathy Urbanowski, 3/11 Joe Biela, 3/18 Ginny Toepfer, 3/25 Ginny Toepfer 9:00am Worship Ushers: 3/5 Larry Grippo, Matt Lafrenz, John Fishbeck, Rob Elliot 3/12 Kevin Unterborn, Bill Cottrill, Larry Grippo, Matt Lafrenz 3/19 Nick Bryan, Bill Cottrill, Larry Grippo, Dale Goetz 3/26 Nick Bryan, Kevin Unterborn, Larry Grippo, John Fishbeck Welcome Center: 3/5 Lori Lampe, 3/12 Lori Lampe 3/19 Lori Lampe, 3/26 Lori Lampe Greeters: 3/5Viki Haneberg/April Kristy, 3/12 Kim & Tim Gathman, 3/19 Viki Haneberg/April Kristy, 3/26 Viki Haneberg/April Kristy Communion Servers: 3/5 Peter Vethanayagamony, Viki Haneberg, Diane O Connor, Jennifer Madson,, Pastor 2, Pastor 3 3/12 Peter Vethanayagamony, Viki Haneberg, Diane O Connor,,, Pastor 2, Pastor 3 3/19 Peter Vethanayagamony, Viki Haneberg, Diane O Connor, Gail Wheeler, Pastor 2, Pastor 3 3/26 Peter Vethanayagamony, Viki Haneberg, Diane O Connor, Armandina Goetz,,, Pastor2 Altar: 3/5 LaRae Lafrenz, 3/12 Laurie Cottrill, 3/19 Laurie Cottrill 3/26 Lectors: 3/5 Dan Stolle, 3/12 Dan Stolle, 3/19 John Wheeler, 3/26 10:15 Worship Ushers: 3/5 Roger Russell, Dan Margosian, Adrian Knowles, Kelly Cunningham 3/12 Dan Margosian, Adrian Knowles, Derek Koomjohn, Kelly Cunningham 3/19 Roger Russell, Dan Margosian, Adrian Knowles, Derek Koomjohn 3/26 Dan Margosian, Adrian Knowles, Paul Lucido, Lectors: 3/5 Ellen Jacobson, 3/12 Adrian Knowles, 3/19 Joel Fulgham, 3/26 Jim Frost Welcome Center: 3/5 Christy Russell, 3/12 Cathy Fulgham, 3/19 Christy Russell, 3/26 Cathy Fulgham Greeters: 3/5 Dawn Rawson/Jennifer Sheriff, 3/12 Peggy Johnson/Anne Becker, 3/19 Paula Koomjohn/Tanya Koomjohn, 3/26 Amy Friedman/Rick Jasien Altar: 3/5 Peggy Johnson, 3/12 Mary Hale, 3/19 Deb Bostjancic, 3/26 Deb Bostjancic Communion Servers: 3/5 Deb Bostjancic, Beth Duesing, Ellen Jacobson, Carole Krush, Teri Rotheiser, Pastor 2, Pastor 3 3/12 Deb Bostjancic, Beth Duesing, Carole Krush, Teri Rotheiser, Joel Fulgham, Pastor 2, Pastor 3 3/19 Deb Bostjancic, Beth Duesing, Desma Rozovics, Carole Krush, Joel Fulgham, Pastor 2, Pastor 3 3/26 Deb Bostjancic, Carole Krush, Teri Rotheiser, Joel Fulgham, Heather Smith, Darcy Jasien, Pastor 2 Come, Connect, Commit Volunteering is a great way for you to connect with others in your church community. We encourage and welcome everyone to volunteer. Please click HERE to view and sign up for Volunteer Opportunities. All volunteer opportunities are scheduled by the week. Please prayerfully consider serving. Hospitality areas are great opportunities to serve as a family! Sign up for the dates you will be in worship! Questions? Contact Lori Juliot at ljuliot@alleluia.church

Little Blessings Preschool & Kindergarten Registration 2017-2018 has begun!

Kindergarten Extended Care Club (7am 6pm) Forms may be obtained in the preschool office or online at www.littleblessings.org Contact the us 630-904-9898 with questions, or to schedule a tour.

10 Little Blessings Preschool & Kindergarten Registration has begun! Register now for the school year Little Blessings offers: Preschool Enrichment classes in Preschool STEM, French, Art, Book Club, and Health & Fitness Lunch Bunch Twos Preschool Kindergarten Extended Care Club (7am 6pm) Forms may be obtained in the preschool office or online at Contact the us with questions, or to schedule a tour. GIVE TO ALLELUIA! WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE! For those who would like to give to our church home anywhere, anytime, you can now do so via text message or QR Code. For those new to this, instructions are listed below. Text GIVE to OR Scan QR Code with your smartphone QR reader. Open site that is sent to you and complete information to make a one time or recurring donation. Once you have entered and saved your information, subsequent donations are just one click. Your Alleluia! Church Council members may be contacted via council@alleluia.church Gail Wheeler (Term Exp 2/18) David Stis (Term Exp 2/18) Pastor Tim Housholder (Senior Pastor) Karla Doherty (Term Exp 2/19) Sean Huenecke (Term Exp 2/19) Katie Bryan (Term Exp 2/20) Mike Raczak (Term Exp 2/20) Dan Stolle (Treasurer, non-voting) Directions to Alleluia! From Plainfield Take Route 59 North. Turn right on 103rd St. Church is on the right at Book Rd. From Bolingbrook Saturday Worship: 5pm Sunday Worship: 9am & 10:15am Sunday Worship: 11:30am (in the Underground Youth Center) Take Boughton Rd. West. Turn right on Plainfield-Naperville. Turn left on 104th St. 104th ends in church parking lot. From North Naperville Take Route 59 South. Turn left on 103rd St. Church is on the right at

Saturday, Sept 30th. Register NOW! MEET & WELCOME OUR NEW WORSHIP AND MUSIC DIRECTOR, JEFFREY JENSEN!

Saturday, Sept 30th. Register NOW! MEET & WELCOME OUR NEW WORSHIP AND MUSIC DIRECTOR, JEFFREY JENSEN! Saturday, Sept 30th Come worship the Lord! Let s pack the house! Children s & Youth Ministries all ramping up. 11:30am Worship returns in The Underground. Learn about Adult Learning Opportunities. Wear