Saints Alive! Youth Group Transition. Summer Suppers Begin May 11. Summer is Coming. This year we celebrate Pentecost on Sunday, May 15.

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1 Saints Alive! All Saints Lutheran Church 630 S. Quentin Road Palatine, IL The Newsletter of All Saints Lutheran Church of Palatine May 2016 This year we celebrate Pentecost on Sunday, May 15. Wear red to symbolize the Holy Spirit and come to worship (8:30 and 11) expecting the Holy Spirit to show up! Summer is Coming Beginning with Memorial Day weekend (May 28-29), All Saints will be moving to a summer worship schedule. Saturdays, beginning May 28, 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 29, we will worship at 9 am. These services will feature all of the liturgies and styles that we use all throughout the year. Youth Group Transition After more than 30 years of faithfully leading our High School Youth Ministry, Kevin and Linda Kinsella are stepping down from that role. The first (and most important) thing is that we want to thank them for this faithful ministry. Come and join in a time of thanksgiving during the May 22 8:30 service. After that worship service, the Kinsellas and the Youth Group will head out to an end-of-theyear picnic. Join us. Also we ve been listening to parents (and other interested adults) and young people about their hopes and dreams for the future of High School Youth Ministry at All Saints. A plan and leadership team are coming together. Stay tuned for all the details as we ramp up for and beyond! Summer Suppers Begin May 11 All Saints participation in the summer-long ecumenical program to feed the hungry in the Northwest suburbs, will resume Wednesday, May 11. The once-a-month Summer Suppers are an ideal opportunity for families with teens and tweens to volunteer together; Confirmation students can use Summer Suppers to accumulate service hours. We will open our doors and serve a community meal on the second Wednesday of May, June, July, August and September the months when the PADS shelters are closed. Holden Evening Prayer worship is at 7:30 p.m. on the same night as Summer Supper and members of the congregation are welcome to be part of the community and come for supper before worship. Supper is served starting at 6:30 p.m. and the doors close at 8 p.m. Although the program was designed to provide nutritious meals for homeless persons during summer, all are welcome. All Saints posts information about the suppers at both the Palatine and Rolling Meadows Senior Centers and distributes flyers at both the Palatine Township and Bethel food pantries Members can support the program by helping serve and clean up, cooking or buying food or making by a donation. Each night we need a dozen volunteers as well as food-donors to cook and shop for the meals we serve. Volunteers each night work 2½ hour shifts starting at either 5:30 or 6 p.m. No training is required although youth volunteers must work with a parent. A sign-up book is on the narthex table. Send to PADS@AllSaintsPalatine.org if you want more information.

2 For All to Know Christ Saints Alive! May Music Appreciation (Summer 2015 Spring 2016) 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. Your musical gifts are truly appreciated. George Buerger, Claudia Builta, Debra Burrowes, Teri DeClerck, Linda Foltz, Mark Hamlen, Mary Hurney, Brad Judd, Irene Keilman, Mary Kosko, Fiona Kopeny, Doug Kuhlman, Larry Mohr, Cindy Parkin, Lori Schmidt. Substitutes: Julie Blume, John Lofgren, Pastor Seth Moland-Kovash Thank you to Teri DeClerck for setting up our bell equipment each week. Amelia Aguirre, Sandro Barajas, Hadley Carter, Lily DeVooght, Ally Drucker, Maggie Hryniewicki Thank you to Alleluia Choir parents and grandparents for supporting the children s participation in the choir. (including Vocal Soloists) Wendy Cornwell-Gumz, Linda Foltz, Ed Garner, Kathy Garner, Christine Hansen, David Harney, Mary Hurney, Owen Jacobsen, Diane Johnson, Brad Judd, Samantha Judd, Irene Keilman, Dick Kingdon, Lee Kingdon, John Lofgren, Gena Long, Jane Majewski, John Nicholas, Kim Perrone, Karen Peterson, Matthew Peterson, Lori Schmidt, Tim Schmidt, Carol Schmidtke, Diane Szuberla, Ayesha Williams, Jeff Witt. Cantata Choir Singers/Narrators, Summer Choir (in addition to Adult Choir) and other Vocalists Claudia Builta, Ken Dau, Teri DeClerck, Johnathan Fedjur, Peggy Hollingsworth, Justin Kuhlman, Claudia Nicholas, Bob Pedersen, Tim Quinn. Thank you to Mary Hurney who assists with the music library and choir robes. 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. 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), Instrumentalists Kenny Benjamin (trombone), Claudia Builta (belltree), Joshua Crackenberger (trumpet), Teri DeClerck (belltree), Madisyn DeFranco (viola), Griffin Drucker (Clarinet), Samantha Judd (organ/piano/viola), Debbie Lindstrom (flute), Carl Moland-Kovash (piano), Pastor Seth Moland-Kovash (viola), Roger Nelson (baritone), Jennifer Porzak (percussion), Kristin Porzak (timpani), Dan Quinn (piano), Carole Thompson (French horn), Robert Thompson (bassoon), David Wuersig (double bass) Apologies to anyone not acknowledged. Please inform Doug Williams so that you are properly thanked.

3 For All to Know Christ Saints Alive! May Chapter One continues to read on We meet May 16 at 7 p.m. at Jane Oppermann s home to discuss A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler. Mary Hurney will lead the discussion. Please call Jane Oppermann ( ) for more information or to let her know you are interested in becoming a part of our book discussion group. Lists All Saints maintains several lists to communicate with members. There are three different lists: Publicity is for general publicity announcements. Devotions is for our daily devotions. Education is for parents of students age 3 through grade 8. If you d like to sign yourself up for regular communication from the church use this link: eepurl.com/1z6tj Junkin for Jesus Beginning March 15 thru September 30, George Buerger, will begin the Junkin for Jesus cleanup campaign. There have been many questions regarding items that are recyclable. The basic answer is: ANYTHING METAL which includes household utensils, lawn 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. Faith and Fellowship Group Meet before heading to the office or the rest of your day for Bible Study and conversation at 7:00 am on Wednesday mornings at Red Apple (2121 S Plum Grove Rd. in Palatine). If you are interested, talk to Pastor Seth so he can reserve a space. equipment, swimming pools, air conditioners, automobile parts, wiring etc. Aluminum and copper items are especially valuable. Be sure gas and oil is drained from any lawn equipment. NON- RECYCLABLES INCLUDE: computers, phones, TV S, and plastic items. Palatine Township has a FREE Electronic Recycling Day on Saturday, June 11. Go early, as there are big lines. Blessing of Bikes and Wheeled Things At our first Saturday service of the year (May 28), bring your bicycles and scooters and skateboards and motorcycles. We will pray God s blessing for safety and joy this summer season. PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY ELECTRONIC ITEMS TO CHURCH. Smaller items can be dropped off under the cloak rack in Gathering Space. Larger items can be picked up at your home by ing George at gabuerger@aol.com or phone to arrange for a pickup time.

4 For All to Know Christ Saints Alive! May PADS Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Everyone who helped with All Saints ministry to the homeless this season is invited to a celebratory dinner on Friday, May 6. Whether you were a shift-worker once a month or more; cooked or shopped for food (even if it was only one loaf of bread); or frequently vacuumed carpets on Sunday morning, we want to recognize your contribution to this important work, said Co- Site Director Tom Germuska. Come and join your co-workers for a casual supper, he added. Everyone is important to this ministry. As in the past there will be a meet-and-greet in the Gathering Space starting at 5:30 p.m. with some appetizers, a buffet dinner will be served at 6:15 p.m. Some brief remarks will follow dinner and guests can plan on leaving by 7:30 p.m.; plenty of time to catch a movie or do something else that evening. Worship Helpers Needed Worship Helpers Needed: In order for worship to run smoothly, each week several volunteers are needed. If you haven't volunteered before, go ahead and sign up. These jobs are easy. We'll get you trained. Join the fun! Our website it now filled up with opportunities through May, so you can look ahead and plan in a way that works for you. Sign up at or call the church office at Thanks in advance! Summer Camp 2016 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. Recycling News All Saints has a paper recycling bin in the parking lot. This is for paper, cardboard, etc. Bring your paper and cardboard from home. All Saints receives a small fee for each load. Within the building, please make sure to recycle only plastic, glass, and metal in the 2 bins in the Gathering Space. All other bins (in Gathering Space, offices, etc) are for paper and cardboard only. FORE! The 23nd annual ASLC Golf Outing will take place at the historic Lake Zurich Golf Club on Thursday, July 21st with a Shot Gun start at 1:00 P.M. The event follows a scramble format. Look for the sign-up board in the gathering space. If you are interested in helping with the event, please contact Dennis Kosko at or dennis4320@comcast.net. Daily Devotionals and Conversation Each day (Monday through Friday), Pastor Jenn or Pastor 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 aslcdevotions.blogspot.com. 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. Saints Alive! Deadline Articles for the June issue of Saint s Alive! should be submitted on or before May 26 th. Submissions can be placed in the Saint s Alive! mailbox in the volunteer office or by to news@allsaintspalatine.org ( s are preferred.) Questions and or other concerns can be directed to the co-editors, Claudia and John Nicholas, by calling , or at the above address, or in person as one of us can be found at the church on most Sunday mornings and Thursday nights.

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