2014 Music Appreciation

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1 All Saints Lutheran Church Newsletter 630 S. Quentin, Palatine, IL Music Appreciation WORSHIP SCHEDULE: Sundays 8:30 am Worship 9:45 am Education Hour 11:00 am Worship Social Media If you re a Twitter or Facebook user, make sure you include All Saints in your social media mix. Facebook: All Saints Lutheran Church All Saints is truly blessed with an abundance of gifted musicians. Thank you to all who contributed their talents in regular and special services this past program year. Adult Choir (including Vocal Soloists) George Becker, Wendy Cornwell-Gumz, Cheryl Crackenberger, Pat d Aprix, Linda Foltz, Richard Foltz, Ed Garner, Kathy Garner, Mary Hurney, Owen Jacobsen, Diane Johnson, Brad Judd, Samantha Judd, Irene Keilman, Dick Kingdon, Lee Kingdon, John Lofgren, Jane Majewski, Gene Marx, Janet Mohr, Karen Nedzel, Claudia Nicholas, John Nicholas, Kim Perrone, Karen Peterson, Carol Schmidtke, Diane Szuberla, Jeff Witt. Cantata Choir Singers/Narrators (in addition to Adult Choir) and other Vocalists Claudia Builta, Ken Dau, Johnathan Fedjur, Michael Garcia, Lyn Kuehnel, Pastor Jenn Moland-Kovash, Michael Nedzel, Bob Pedersen, Lori Quinn, Tim Quinn, Jill Rusten, Debby Slattery, David Wuersig. Thank you to Mary Hurney who assists with the music library and robes; and to Larry Mohr for video and sound assistance. Adult Bells George Buerger, Claudia Builta, Debra Burrowes, Teri DeClerck, Linda Foltz, Mary Hurney, Brad Judd, Irene Keilman, Mary Kosko, Fiona Kopeny, Doug Kuhlman, Larry Mohr, Cindy Parkin. Substitutes: Julie Blume, Nathan Foltz, Aaron Kuhlman, Jenny Porzak, Kristin Porzak, Carol Schmidtke, Bob Thompson Thank you to Teri DeClerck for setting up bell equipment each week.

2 page 2 SAINTS ALIVES May 2014 Continued from page 1 Contemporary Worship Praise Team Susan Carlson, Johnathan Fedjur, Karen Peterson, Lori Quinn and Melora Spriggs (vocals), Kenny Benjamin (drums), Michael Garcia (vocal, guitar), Will Komoll (drums), Joe Noelle (guitar), Jenny Porzak (guitar), and Tom Porzak (bass). Alleluia Choir Amelia Aguirre, Ally Drucker, Griffin Drucker, Kevin Lindstrom, Carl Moland-Kovash Thank you to Alleluia Choir parents for encouraging their child(ren) s participation in the choir. Instrumentalists Joshua Crackenberger (trumpet), Lizzy Fisk (Oboe/English horn), Michael Garcia (Alto Saxophone), Derek Johnson (percussion/oboe), Samantha Judd (piano), Debbie Lindstrom (flute), Carl Moland- Kovash (piano), Pastor Seth Moland-Kovash (viola/piano), Libby Mohr (flute), Michael Mohr (trombone, snare drum), Roger Nelson (baritone), Jenny Porzak (guitar/trumpet), Kristin Porzak (percussion/timpani), Tom Porzak (bass), Dan Quinn (piano), Carole Thompson (French horn), Robert Thompson (bassoon), David Wuersig (electric/double bass) Our deepest gratitude to Karen Nedzel, pianist/accompanist, for all she does to enhance our worship services throughout the year. Apologies to anyone not acknowledged. Please inform Doug Williams so that you are properly thanked. Summer is a wonderful time to share your talents in singing a solo, playing your instrument, organizing an ensemble, or joining with summer choir opportunities as they are announced. Please contact Director of Music, Doug Williams, at music@allsaintspalatine.org or , ext. 25, to indicate your interest and availability.

3 SAINTS ALIVE MAY 2014 page 3 All Saints hosts 97 homeless guests during 27 th season as PADS shelter The PADS shelter at All Saints was host to 97 individual men, women and children during our 27 th season of caring for homeless persons from our community. The 30-week season, which began in October 2013 ended April 27. In the previous season we were host to 99 individuals. Although we cared for essentially the same number of guests in both seasons, in there was a 12 percent increase in room nights (one guest staying one night) 409 nights compared with 365 in the previous season. But while the number of room-nights rose there were fewer long-term guests who stayed in our shelter 10 or more nights during the season The shelter will reopen October 4. New volunteers adults and high school juniors and seniors are always welcome. For more information about how you can become involved in our ministry to the homeless talk with one of the Site Directors, Monika Fiedler or Tom Germuska, or another members of the PADS Leadership Team. Or send an to PADS@AllSaintsPalatine.org. Volunteer Appreciation Dinner set for Friday, May PADS volunteers, their friends and families will celebrate the successful end of another season of caring with a buffet dinner Fri., May 9. The event will include the premier showing of a new video describing what PADS volunteers do produced by Emily Stearney, a senior at Fremd High School. The event will begin with a meet-and-greet at 5:30 p.m.; dinner about 6 p.m.; and conclude about 7:30 p.m. following showing of the video and brief remarks from representatives of Journeys The Road Home, the agency which provides support services for persons who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in the Northwest suburbs. More than 100 volunteers who have helped in shelter operations in the past season were sent evite invitations to the event. Volunteers are asked to RSVP to your evite (check your SPAM folder if you haven t seen it) or send an to PADS@AllSaintsPalatine.org If you helped and did not receive an invitation please forgive the oversight and come anyway. As in the past, the spouse, significant other or friend of a volunteer is welcome to join us.

4 page 4 SAINTS ALIVE MAY 2014 A Note from Our Council President As I serve as your president for a second term, I thought I would try my hand at writing my first piece in the ASLC newsletter. Writing is not one of my strong points, but thought I would give it a try. (I would also like to thank Mike Nedzel for his continual reminders for me to do so). I thought I would start my newsletter by recapping As most of you are aware, we, as a congregation, struggled financially. There were various reasons that we did not take in our pledged income, but either way, we fell short. The other thing that our congregation struggled with is a declining attendance and membership primarily due to people moving away from our community. On a brighter note, we at ASLC have a lot to be thankful for and are very blessed. We have two great pastors, an amazing music program, Little Saints is one of the best preschools in the area, and our outreach in our community never seems to stop growing through things like PADS and the other amazing things we do as a congregation. The other thing that amazes me about ASLC is how we, as a congregation, use our talents and love for the church through the many committees that make our church one for all of us to be proud of. So as we move into 2014 the church council discussed our goals based on our struggles from last year, combined with our strengths to tackle these goals. The three goals that we came up with were Staying on track with our budget and be under budget for 2014 and keeping the congregation updated quarterly as we move through the year. 2. The other goal we thought was important was to have a stronger outreach program to share our blessings as a church with others to be a part of. 3. Lastly we thought we needed to increase our involvement and talents at the committee level to enrich our religious experience inward and outward to the members at ASLC and our community. As we try to tackle these goals we hope that all the members in one way or the other will help us to meet these objectives. Maybe it's trying to give a little more financially, serving on a committee that could use your time and talents, or maybe asking a friend to come to church to share in our wonderful ASLC family. As I have seen in my first year as president, this church can accomplish anything if we all work together. Troy DeFranco

5 SAINTS ALIVE APRIL 2014 Page 5 1 st Quarter Financial Update from the Outgoing Treasurer In an effort to keep the congregation more informed about the finances of the church, the treasurer will complete, on a quarterly basis, a financial overview to be printed in the newsletter. This overview will briefly address member offerings, as well as the overall financial situation of the church. Budget 1 st Quarter Actual 1 st Quarter Net Variance Member Pledges $ 113,926 $ 111,365 ($ 2,561) Member Non-pledge $ 13,750 $ 14,825 $ 1,075 Total Member Offerings $ 127,676 $ 126,190 ($ 1,486) Total member offerings collected were nearly 99% of the budgeted amount. Member pledges were slightly below budget, while the member non-pledges were slightly above budget. Budget 1 st Quarter Actual 1 st Quarter Net Variance Total Revenues $ 133,564 $ 133,392 ($ 172) Total Expenses $ 141,665 $ 144,000 ($ 2,335) Net Total (+ / -) ($ 8,101) ( $10,608) ($ 2,507) Although the net total variance in the first quarter was negative, it was overall a good start to the year. The larger than budgeted loss was a direct result of mother nature. With the exception of a few minor variances, the two expenses that were most over budget were utilities expense and snow removal expense. Due to the extreme cold early in the year, the utilities expense for the first quarter was $2,202 greater than budget. For 2014, the entire expense budget for snow removal was $5,000, however in the first quarter alone, we spent $8,749. If these two expenses were more in line with historical levels for the period, our net total variance would have been positive. BUNKO!!!!!!! FINALLY It s Spring and you know what that means it s time for BUNKO. No experience necessary! If you can roll dice, you can play. Come out for an evening of fun and fellowship it s a great way to meet new people. Please sign up on the poster in the Gathering Space. If you have tables to lend, please indicate how many (tables need to be brought to church by Friday afternoon be sure to identify your table). Please sign up to bring an appetizer or dessert as well. Date: Saturday, May 31, 2014 Time: 6:30 - Gathering 7:30 - Game Time Cost: $10.00 per person Questions? Contact Lori Quinn at

6 A Good Word From Our Pastors! Save the Date All Saints is organizing a group theater outing to see Godspell: The Musical at Marriott in Lincolnshire. We will go on Sunday, June 22 at 5 pm. Tickets at a reduced price for groups will be $30 each. Please contact Pastor Seth to sign up. Summer Camp 2014 The time is coming to register your kids for lots of great summer camp opportunities. Brochures about all the great opportunities at Lutheran Outdoor Ministry Center (LOMC) in Oregon, Illinois and Camp Lutherdale in Elkhorn, Wisconsin are available at the Welcome Center. You can find more at and at Scholarships are available from All Saints. Please talk with one of the pastors. Organ Update At our Annual Congregational Meeting, the congregation voted to move forward with fundraising for a pipe-digital hybrid organ. The Council has established a fundraising committee to lead that effort. Those people are Pastor Seth, Doug Williams, Claudia Builta, Wendy Cornwell-Gumz, Trina Garcia, Karen Peterson, and Scott Krenz. Watch for more information or if you would like to be involved, please talk with Pastor Seth. You will have an opportunity to hear the instrument we plan to purchase at All Saints on the weekend of June Watch for more! Committees Need You Do you have a few hours a month to make All Saints a stronger place? We could use your help. You could help by joining a committee. It s not as boring as it sounds. Each committee operates a little differently, but mostly you meet once per month and share your ideas and perhaps take on a small task or two. That s it. But it makes a world of difference. If you d like to help, we could use you with our Worship, Property (building maintenance), Outreach (making All Saints known in the community), Stewardship (helping us use all of our time and talents and treasure wisely), Technology (computers and IT), Financial Support (money, money, money), Learning, Social Ministry and other Committees. Talk with either of the pastors and we ll get you hooked up. Social Media If you re a Twitter or Facebook user, make sure you include All Saints in your social media mix. on Twitter and like All Saints Lutheran Church on Facebook. Daily Devotionals and Conversation Each day (Monday through Friday), Pastor Jenn and Seth write a brief daily devotional that is sent out via . The scripture texts for these reflections are based on the daily lectionary, designed to tie in to and build upon the readings from the Sundays. If you'd like to receive these and are not currently, please send an to office@allsaintspalatine.org. For those interested, we also have a conversational component. You can also read the devotionals at Here, you can also leave comments either for the pastors or for other members and reflect back on what we've written. Join in the conversation and make the Bible a part of your daily life.

7 Summer is Coming Beginning with Memorial Day weekend (May 24-25), All Saints will be moving to a summer worship schedule. Saturdays, beginning May 24, we will worship at 5:00. The Saturday service is piano-accompanied and a simple "summer-time" liturgy, featuring Holy Communion as always. Sundays, beginning May 25, we will worship at 9 am. These services will feature all of the liturgies and styles that we use all throughout the year. Blessing of Bikes and Wheeled Things At our first Saturday service of the year (May 24), bring your bicycles and scooters and skateboards and motorcycles. We will pray God s blessing for safety and joy this summer season. September Day of Service Last year, All Saints participated along with the entire ELCA in a God s Work, Our Hands Sunday in September. We re going to do it again. If you have a passion for serving in the community and seeing congregations work together, come and help plan. Our first coordination meeting will be Wednesday, June 4 at 7 pm. Come and join! Thanksgiving On Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2014 All Saints will once again open our doors to serve anyone who needs a place to be for a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Over the past few years, we have fed over 200 people each Thanksgiving. Whether homeless or alone for the holiday, we want everyone to feel welcome at All Saints. Plans again include serving turkey and all the sides from 11-2 in the Gathering Space. We'll need all hands on deck, so make plans for your family's Thanksgiving tradition to include helping to serve others. We'll need folks to invite the community, set up and decorate the space, clean up the space, cook the food, serve the food, procure donations from area businesses, and provide entertainment and hospitality. If you are interested in helping (especially to coordinate) any of these areas or have other great ideas, please contact Pastor Seth. Come together to brainstorm, share ideas, and develop the plans on Tuesday, July 16 at 7 pm. Please let Pastor Seth know if you plan to come to this meeting. We have two baptisms for Sunday, May 11 at the 8:30 service. Nathaniel Joshua Cummins Born 4/13/11 Wyatt Anthony Cummins Born 1/6/14 Parents: Anthony & Jessica Cummins 2615 College Hill Circle, Schaumburg, IL 60173

8 page 68 SAINTS ALIVE MAY 2014 Chapter One Book Club Chapter One Guidelines: New members always welcome! Anyone who hasn t read the book brings chocolates. We meet the third Monday of each month, Jan-May, Sep-Nov. Host home contacts members by phone, or regular mail and provides refreshments. Discussion Guide provides background on author and book. May 19: King Peggy by Peggielene Bartels and Eleanor Herman Host: TBD; Discussion Leader: TBD All Saints Walking Club Beginning June 8 th, join us after the 9 am Worship Service for the start of the All Saints Walking Club. All ages and fitness levels are invited! We will meet in the parking lot, divide into smaller groups and decide on a route. We plan to meet every Sunday during the Summer after the 9 am service. We plan to log our miles together with the goal of walking to Bethlehem by Christmas. Sounds like a lofty goal, but with a large group we can succeed! Casual attire and good walking shoes, of course. Questions? call Dana Schmidt Dana Schmidt Daily Devotionals and Conversation Each day (Monday through Friday), Pastor Jenn and Seth write a brief daily devotional that is sent out via . The scripture texts for these reflections are based on the daily lectionary, designed to tie in to and build upon the readings from the Sundays. If you'd like to receive these and are not currently, please send an to office@allsaintspalatine.org. For those interested, we also have a conversational component. You can also read the devotionals at Here, you can also leave comments either for the pastors or for other members and reflect back on what we've written. Join in the conversation and make the Bible a part of your daily life.

9 Congregational Leaders & Staff Co-Pastors Jenn Moland-Kovash Seth Moland-Kovash Church Council Troy DeFranco, President Bob Schneider, Vice President Jeff Witt, Secretary Kevin Drucker, Treasurer Monika Fiedler Kathy Garner Karen Goodlow Dee Gray Irene Ohlrich Tom Porzak Bob Schneider Ray Winkelmann Financial Secretary Peggy Hollingsworth Youth Ministers Linda and Kevin Kinsella Karen Goodlow Troy DeFranco Staff Church Secretaries: Bev Laseke, Vicky Schnackel Bookkeeper: Sara Cole Music Director: Doug Williams Accompanist: Karen Nedzel Little Saints Christian Preschool Michelle Gutmann, Director Committees / Ministries Confirmation Coordinator: Jen DeFranco Cradle Roll: Ruth Spasoff Learning: Ruth Spasoff Loving Hands: Nancy Oakford Memorials: Rosemary Monsen Ministry Endowment Fund: Tom Wischhusen New Member Assimilator: Diane Szuberla Outreach: Jon Gray Personnel: Lydia Rohn Prayer Chain: Rosemary Monsen Carol Marx Property: Bill Friskics Shepherding: Jon Gray Social Ministry: Cindy Parkin Stephen Ministry Leader: Jenn Moland-Kovash Financial Support Committee: Kathy Garner Sunday School Superintendents: Dana Aguirre Lori Quinn Sue Carlson Worship/Altar Guild: Janet Lowe Newsletter Submissions: Please submit your May articles to news@allsaintspalatine.org by Tuesday, May 27 th. Any questions or if you need an extension, please call

10 ~ May 2014 ~ Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat :30a-10:30a Women's 9a-9a Bulletins Collated 9a-12p First Bible Study (Library) (Library Rm 204) Communion class 4 ELCA World Hunger Offering First Communion+Bible distribution 8:30a-8:30a Worship- Contemporary 9:45a-9:45a Education Hour 11a-11a 2 Baptisms - Morgan Kindle+Nils Christensen 11a-11a Worship- Contemporary (Little Saints Music) 6p-6p Serenity Seekers Al Anon (Heedum Hall) 11 Mother's Day Mother's Day 8:30a-8:30a Worship- ELW 1 9:45a-9:45a Education Hour 11a-11a Worship-ELW 1 6p-6p Serenity Seekers Al Anon (Heedum Hall) 18 Music Appreciation 8:30a-8:30a Worship- Now the Feast 9:45a-9:45a Education Hour 11a-11a 3 Baptisms 11a-11a Worship-Now the Feast 6p-6p Serenity Seekers Al Anon (Heedum Hall) 25 9a-9a Kersbergen Baptism 9a-9a Worship-ELW 4 6p-6p Serenity Seekers Al Anon (Heedum Hall) 5 6:30p-6:30p Boy Scout Troop #335 (Heedum Hall\, Rm 107\, Rm 132\, Room 111\, 132\, Youth Center) 7p-7:30p Women's Bible Study (Volberding home) 12 6:30p-6:30p Boy Scout Troop #335 (Heedum Hall\, Rm 107\, Rm 132\, Room 111\, 132\, Youth Center) 7p-7:30p Women's Bible Study (Volberding home) 19 Pastor Jenn Continuing Ed 6:30p-6:30p Boy Scout Troop #335 (Heedum Hall\, Rm 107\, Rm 132\, Room 111\, 132\, Youth Center) 7p-7p Chapter One Book Club (??) 7p-7:30p Women's Bible Study (Volberding home) 26 Memorial Day Memorial Day 6 7 6:45p-6:45p Officer's 4:15p-5p Alleluia Choir Meeting (Adult Ed Room 222) 7p-7p AA (Heedum Hall 117\, 106\, 107\, 111) 7:30p-7:30p Financial Support Committee (Library Rm 204) 13 6:30p-6:30p Church Council (Library Rm 204) 7p-7p AA (Heedum Hall 117\, 106\, 107\, 111) 20 Pastor Jenn Continuing Ed 7p-7p AA (Heedum Hall 117\, 106\, 107\, 111) 27 7p-7p /7:30 p.m. Committees Night 7p-7p AA (Heedum Hall 117\, 106\, 107\, 111) 7p-7:30p Personnel Committee 14 8:30a-9a Summer Supper (Gathering Space) 4:15p-5p Alleluia Choir 21 Pastor Jenn Continuing Ed 9:30a-9:30a Quilting (Heedum Hall) 1:30p-1:30p Staff Meeting (Library) 28 7p-8p Organ cmtee 6:15p-7:30p Adult Bells 6:30p-7:30p Den 4, Cub Scout Pack 209 (Heedum Hall) 7:30p-9p Adult Choir 8 9:30a-10:30a Women's Bible Study (Library) 6:15p-7:30p Adult Bells 6:30p-7:30p Den 3, Cub Scout Pack 209 (Heedum Hall) 7:30p-9p Adult Choir 15 9:30a-10:30a Last Women's Bible Study (Library) 6:15p-7:30p Adult Bells 7:30p-9p Adult Choir 22 Pastor Jenn Continuing Ed 3p-4:15p Daisy Troop #41413 (Heedum Hall) 5:30p-7:30p Girl Scout Brownie Troop #40292 (Heedum Hall) 7:30p-9p Moland- Kovash Family Event 9 9a-9a Bulletins Collated (Library Rm 204) 5:30p-7:30p PADS Volunteer Appreciation Dinner (Gathering Space) 6:30p-8p Den 5, Cub Scout Pack 209 (Room 132 & Heehum Hall) 16 9a-9a Bulletins Collated (Library Rm 204) 6p-7:30p Daisy Scout Troop (Heedum Hall) 23 Pastor Jenn Continuing Ed Preschool Graduation 9a-9a Bulletins Collated (Library Rm 204) Synod Assembly 9a-9a Bulletins Collated (Library Rm 204) 9:15a-11:45a Skjold Lodge Sons of Norway (Room 132) 10a-10a Contemporary Choir Rehearsal 10 9:15a-11:45a Skjold Lodge Sons of Norway (Room 132) 17 Armed Forces Day 9a-11a Flowers - PICK UP (9-11 Parking Lot) 24 Blessing of bikes 5p-5p Worship 31 Synod Assembly 5p-5p Worship 6:30p-6:30p Bunko (Gathering Space)