A Warm Welcome is extended to our guests worshiping with us today. We welcome you to be part of our church family regardless of your race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, social or economic state, physical or mental challenge, and whether you are confident or questioning your faith. We offer opportunities through the week for worship, study, service, and fellowship. If you would like to know more about the church, or make a prayer request, please fill out the information card located in the pew rack. Also, should you want to visit with Pastor Joe, he may be reached at 847-381-0975. Fellowship Gathering: Please join us for refreshments in Fellowship Hall following the 10:00 am worship service. Growing The Church
Stewardship Committee thanks each member who has pledged to the "Grow the Church" 2019 Stewardship Campaign. So far, we have received Pledge Cards from 120 members with $491,657 pledged toward our goal of $724,316. If you have not pledged, please consider submitting a pledge before the end of the year. Pledge Cards are available in the Church office. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to contact any member of the Stewardship Committee Michael Smith, Rich Barbour, Jack Ellis, Peter Shaeffer. You can find more information regarding the importance of your pledges and how pledging supports the church on the church website under Stewardship. Stephen Ministry: A PRAYER OF THANKFULNESS FOR STEPHEN MINISTRY Dear Father, We thank you for the beauty of yet another day. We thank you for the crispness in the air and the promise of good times with family and friends in this beginning of the holiday season. We ask for your care and guidance in each of our caring relationships. We thank you for the opportunity to extend the cup of cold water in Your Name. Bless each Caring Relationship and the Supervision Group that is entrusted to care for them. Thank you for the responsibility you have given us to walk with each relationship along the way. Help us to uphold each other and help one another in this important ministry. Thank you for each Stephen Minister. Help us as we continue steadfast in your plan to make a difference in the lives of our Care Receivers and each other. Thank you for the talents each Stephen Minister brings to this ministry. We thank you for your love and compassion for each one of us. We ask that you help us to extend the same love and compassion to others. In Jesus name. Amen To learn more about Stephen Ministry, talk with our Pastor at 847-381-0975, or Jack Raaths at 847-867-3718. Men s Friday Morning Study Group PAGE 2
Our Men s Breakfast Bible Study Group meets every Friday morning at 6:30am at Egg Harbor Cafe in Barrington. All men are welcome to join any week you are available. If you have questions about our current study, please contact Pastor Joe, pastorjoe@pcbarrington.org or Don Minner, don.minner@gmail.com. PCB Kids & Youth Announcements Questions? Email Patti at OfficeAdmin@pcbarrington.org Worship Journals Save the Date Christmas Vacation Bible School Saturday, December 22, 2018 10:00 am 2:00 pm Worship Journals, crayons and pens are available for children during the worship service. They are in the basket by the sanctuary doors. The children can pick their journals up on the way into church, write and draw in them during the service and return them to the basket when leaving. If your child hasn t received a journal yet, please pick up a blank one from the basket and have your child write his/her name on it. Please ask an usher for assistance, if you need help. Smaller visitor journals are also available in the basket for our guests to use and take home to remember their visit. PAGE 3
The Office will be closed Monday November 19 Friday November 23, 2018 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Kitchen Kabinet: November 14 - Bob Lee, Behind the Scenes stories and photos of his 6,500-mile bike trip across the U.S. for ALS, American Cancer Society & Hospice. Bob raised over $2 million and proved himself to be an excellent spokesman for these organizations. Bob has some wonderful stories about the people he's met and stayed with during his unique travels. Reservations to Jack Raaths, jackhenri9@aol.com (847-540-0710), Wednesday, November 14 at 11:30 a.m. Biltmore C.C. for their fabulous buffet and dessert, $22. The Men's Fellowship will meet at the home of Rich Barbour on Thursday, November 15 at 6:30 pm. Please RSVP to Rich by Tuesday, November 13 at rnb6328@aol.com. Time to Nominate Elders, Deacons, Trustees and Members-at-large Please find the Nominating form in the Narthex, complete it and leave in the church office. Questions? contact Jim Wilson danjaw58@att.net or 224-634-0541 Deadline is Sunday November 18, 2018 PAGE 4
Presbyterian Church Fall Food Drive For Christopher House #Bring2Bags Our annual Fall holiday food drive needs your participation! Our church has always given generously to support this cause. Please fill your grocery bags with items for our Christopher House families. The goal is to fill 400 bags for families in need. Critical items are listed below, and a list can be found on the mailed grocery bag that will be delivered to your home soon. Additional bags can be picked up at church as well. All donations need to be in church by Sunday, November 18th. #Bring2Bags! STEP-UP for CHRISTOPHER HOUSE --MARK YOUR CALENDARS Monday, November 19th- FALL FOOD BAG PACKING at Christopher House Elementary School beginning at 10:00am. Our goal is to pack 400 or more Food Bags. IMPORTANT REMINDER: Your Food Bags are due at PCB on/before Sunday, Nov. 18th. The truck will be leaving PCB at 10:00 (Sunday Nov 18) to deliver the Food Bags to C.H. If you wish to help pack Food Bags on Nov. 19th please contact Sally Hilgendorf, Joyce Simpson, Sally Kilham or Mary Heath. (carpooling is available) FAMILY-TO-FAMILY: Please take advantage of this opportunity to share your joy of the Christmas Season with those less fortunate. A sign-up table will be in Fellowship Hall for you to Sponsor a family the following Sundays Nov.11, 18, 25-Dec.2. All gifts must be in the church garage by Thursday, Dec.6th. (the church is closed on Fridays) Our goal is for our church to sponsor 35 families. Any questions contact Sally Hilgendorf, Mary Heath, Joyce Simpson or Sally Kilham. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THESE WORTHY C.H. MISSION PROJECTS and putting "SMILES" on many faces. PAGE 5
Holiday Food Drive List Apple juice Canned fruit packed in juice Canned proteins chicken, salmon, tuna or beans Canned Vegetables Cereal - Cold or Hot Cleaning Supplies Dry beans Fruit cups, applesauce (individual) Grains - pasta, macaroni & cheese, rice Granola bars Laundry detergent Liquid hand soap (family size) Mixes - muffin, cake, brownies, cookies, or pancakes Paper Products Toilet tissue, paper towels, and tissues Peanut butter, Almond butter, Sunflower butter Rice Sauces - marinara, meat, tomato paste/sauce Sponges Toothpaste and toothbrushes - (family size) Please no glass or expired food items. PAGE 6
Woodstock Soup Kitchen - We need volunteers to serve at the Woodstock Soup Kitchen. We serve on the third Sunday of the month. The soup kitchen serves meals to about 100 guests and provides food to 75+ households in the Woodstock area through an onsite food pantry. The time commitment is from 10:00am to 2:30pm including the travel to Woodstock. We meet at the Woodstock Bible Church, 770 E. Kimball Ave, Woodstock between 10:45am and 11:00am. We serve guests from 11:15am to 1:15pm and then help clean up. This is a great opportunity to serve others and enjoy fellowship together. If you would like to serve or have questions please contact Skip Dolan by phone at 847.382.9418 or email at skiptdolan@gmail.com. Needed: Strong men, sons, grandsons Task: Putting up our church s sanctuary Christmas trees When: Sunday, November 25 th, after the 10 am service Please reserve your spot on the team by emailing Jack Raaths jackhenri9@aol.com or Chris Raaths mrwalleye73@aol.com PAGE 7
Advent Dinner Join us for a special dinner to celebrate the Advent Season! Sunday, December 2nd 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall A wonderful evening full of beautiful music, activities for the kids, and dinner with friends - hope you will be there! Every family is asked to bring either a dessert or an appetizer to share. Menu: lasagna (meat & meatless), salad, bread, chicken nuggets, mac & cheese Sign up in Fellowship Hall following worship TODAY or contact Carol Buchta @ 847-382-1951 or clbuchta660@comcast.net THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT PAGE 8
Woof, Woof -- that's hot dog talk thanking the congregation for its generous donations for the Chili & Hot Dog lunch served by those snappy Men's Fellowship waiters supporting the HOPE Fund. We raised $1,080 which is a lot of "beans!" Also, thanks to all the guys who cooked chili using their own secret recipes and baked corn bread. THANKS FOR SUPPORTING THE BARRINGTON AREA CROP HUNGER WALK! Over 177 people enjoyed a beautiful fall afternoon by walking for hungry people here in Barrington and around the world, on October 21 for the 36 th Annual Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk. Nine people walked from the Presbyterian Church of Barrington. Thanks to them, their sponsors, and donators of snacks it was a success. There is still time to make a contribution. Please bring it to the CROP mailbox at the entrance to the church office any time. All transactions should be completed by October 29! Another option: Simply visit http://www.crophungerwalk.org/barringtonil at any time to make a donation or sponsor a walker. Serving Opportunities Sunny Hill School - A great many of the students cannot afford to bring snacks for snack time or for after school programs. Won't you please bring healthy snacks for the students and put them in the snack bin near the office? Thank you for helping these young students get the most from their education. PAGE 9
Long-time church member Steve Alton likes to walk and likes companionship. His blindness limits his activities when he is alone. Jeff Anderson has agreed to coordinate volunteers who would like to take Steve for walks or other activities. Please contact Jeff at jca1017@att.net if you have some time to spend with Steve. For Those in Need: Winter is coming! Please donate warm coats, jackets, sweaters, hats, scarves and gloves for adults and children for the cold winter ahead. The Mission Committee is grateful for your support of this important ministry. Please leave your donations in the designated cart by the office. Can You Help? We need 7 large coolers to be used for the Barrington Giving Day on December 8th. If you have a large cooler, we can borrow please drop it off at Heads Up in Barrington by December 1st. Label it clearly with your name so we can get it back to you in a timely way. Thanks in advance! The Organizers of Barrington Giving Day & Missions PAGE 10
Pastor Joe and Nancy need a convertible car seat for 3 weeks in December, if you have one please contact Nancy at 224-655-8472. Bob & Wndy Storozuk Bob s sister and her family continue to be in crisis Eric & Linda Enskat Linda s step-father Don Z, continued health concerns and still traveling Audrey Helmininak Michelle Rowley as she still endures treatment for cancer If you have a Prayer Request that you would like listed here, please write it down on the Pew Card in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate. Please be sure to check the box Share with Congregation THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE SUNDAY November 11 THURSDAY - November 15 8a Worship Service 1p PW Book Club 9a Music Rehearsal 1:30p Garlands Bible Study 9:45a Nursery & Toddler Care 6:15p Bell Choir PAGE 11
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