April 2018 The Messenger A Monthly Newsletter from Resurrection Lutheran Church CHRIST IS RISEN INDEED! This past Sunday, we celebrated the Resurrection of Our Lord and shouted together, "Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!" Easter Sunday is such a joyous Sunday of the church year, even when coats need to be worn over our Easter best because it's chilly outside. This year was my third Easter among the community here at RLC, and I've come to recognize the people who worship with us at this time of year. It's always nice to see familiar faces, preschool families, and our regulars all gathered in the sanctuary singing and shouting at God's victory over death and God's presence with us today. We proclaim Christ is risen, and I wonder how we experience it in our daily lives... What signs do you see that attest to the Risen Lord? How do you experience God alive, active, around today? FROM FIRST COMMUNION PREPARATION (Above) First Communion student Margaret helps make communion bread. (Below) Family celebrates with Reid and Grady (in collared shirts) as they receive their First Communion. What (or who) are you encountering that proclaims that life and joy and reconciliation and forgiveness and hope are alive in God's world today? How do you live into and contribute to God's life and love in the world? During these 50 days of Easter, I invite you to think on these questions as we give thanks for Christ who is risen indeed! See you in worship, Pastor Kelly RLC Mission Statement Resurrection Lutheran Church invites and welcomes all people to hear God's word, share our faith, and celebrate the sacraments. Through music, liturgy, and fellowship, we embrace diversity, nurture children, advocate justice, and praise God. This is our response to the Gospel.
APRIL SOCIAL MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT Lawrence Hall 2 Fay-Ling Laures 10 Tanya Wiegel 14 Donna Wiegel 16 Padraig McGuire 16 Christian Domin 18 Eunhee Milutinovic 18 Linnea Ennis 19 Cheryl Philip 20 Kelly Faulstich 23 Michelle Prickett 25 Ava Butala If we missed anyone or included someone accidently, please let the church office know. LITTLE DRESSES FOR AFRICA Anne Roberts and Betsy Shuman-Moore would like to request that people traveling to third world countries take some of the dresses they've made. The cost of mailing them is probably greater than the materials. Thanks! Betsy & Anne To find out more, visit: http://www.littledressesforafrica.org Lawrence Hall's Expressive Therapies Program was awarded a Mission Endowment Fund Grant this year. Representative from Lawrence Hall will be with us on April 15th for a special Adult Forum at 9:45a.m. Please plan to join us in learning more! For more than 150 years, Lawrence Hall has been delivering high quality care to abused and neglected youth and their families throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. The agency has not only sustained itself for the duration, but it has redefined how our traumatized youth are educated and treated. Lawrence Hall is a statewide leader in highly-effective, evidence-based, and innovative therapeutic treatment. The agency s unique continuum of care, which promotes overall well-being led by an expert staff, has positioned Lawrence Hall to meet the changing and complex needs of youth and families by not only becoming more community-based but by developing more preventative programs that help curb violence in our communities. Each year Lawrence Hall serves approximately 1,000 youth and families who have suffered severe trauma in their lives. For them, Lawrence Hall is a pathway to success and a better tomorrow. Take a moment to read through these pages to see what Lawrence Hall means to its youth and families. See the change that Lawrence Hall is making in the lives of so many. We encourage you to open your heart to these youth and families and be a part of that change. - text adapted from organization's website. February 28, 2018 Actual YTD Budget YTD Financials Offering/Giving 17,271.03 33,849.03 42,803.62 Other Income 5,949.00 13,083.78 14,405.90 Total Income 23,220.03 46,929.81 57,209.52 Total Expenses 32,963.72 57,958.24 56,223.82 Net Income (9,743.69) (11,028.43) (983.70)
Easter Sunday Egg Hunt and Palm Sunday Procession
COUNCIL THANKSGIVINGS & NEWS At our April Council Meeting, we gave thanks for... A fun and successful Preschool Apple Bash and matching grant from the Cubs Charities. Seminarian Maija and her wonderful series on Refugees Jackie Grinvalds, Viktoria Erhardt, Opal Katsma, and Anne Roberts for providing soup for our Lenten Midweek Book Group. Ryan Hunt and the Building Committee for all their hard work. You may have noticed... Repairs began on the basement of the Church building during Holy Week. This is the drywall and framing that was damaged in August 2016 when the basement flooded. A hole in the ceiling inside the entrance on School Street by the lift. We have started exploring why the flat roof still leaks and what next steps in repairing it will be. Thank you to... Opal Katsma and Keith for offering a snowblower to our congregation! The Dirlams for offering a television! Please continue to hold our council in prayer and to give generously so that our ministry can thrive! In March, the Men's Group volunteered with South Loop Campus Ministry to prepare and serve a meal. These prayers are written or selected by members of our Stewardship Team for use in Sunday worship and for personal prayer in the month after used in worship. March 4 Just God, we thank you for the right to participate in our primary election being held this month. May we all embrace the privilege and responsibility of this right by learning about the candidates for various Illinois, county and other offices, registering to vote and casting our ballots. March 11 Dear Lord, today we pray for St Patrick whose faithful devotion to God and prayer provides an example for us today. Remind us that even in the darkest of times, your love shines over all of us. You come to our aid, you bless us, and you are always with us. Thank you for your grace and favor which forms our firm foundation as you pave our paths and lead our way. March 18 Dear Lord, We pray for Margaret, Reid, and Grady as they receive their first communion this day. As this sacrament continues to nourish their faith journey may they always feel the support and guidance of family and church members. May they continue to know the sacrifice and love of Jesus Christ as they experience the true presence of Christ in the bread and wine. March 25 We pray for this assembly. For those preparing for Holy Week worship. For musicians, altar guilds, ushers, and all who lead us and provide hospitality in Jesus' name. For those who serve our community through food pantries, homeless shelters, and clothing banks. (Adapted from sundaysandseasons.com)
APRIL MINISTERS OF THE LITURGY Date Time Assisting Ministers Lectors Table Setters Ushers April 8 Easter 2 Phil Thompson Frank Patrick Viktoria Erhardt Linda Chin Lily Rin-Laures Bill and Linda Chin April 15 Easter 3 Maija Mikkelsen Monica Reichert Eloise Thompson Heather Alaniz Houston and Eli Ferguson Houston and Eli Furgeson. and Christian Youngman April 22 Easter 4 Danie Muriello Maija Mikkelsen Rick Kline Bob Goldstein Allison Beebe Jackie Grinvalds and Stephanie Youngman April 29 Easter 5 Tom Welch Frank Patrick Eloise Thompson Anne Roberts Megan Hunt Kyle Leland and Rob Youngman We are grateful for your service in this vital area of Resurrection's parish life! Please arrange for a substitute if you are unavailable on the days you are scheduled to participate and notify the Church of your substitution at 773/525-0605. CONTACTS Table Setters: Assisting Ministers, Lectors & Acolytes: Ushers: Megan Hunt Frank Patrick Houston Furgeson RLC MEN'S GROUP The next RLC Men's Bible Study group will be meeting Saturday, April 21st at 10am at church. For more information, email rick1749@comcast.net. WOMEN'S 20/30S BIBLE STUDY Our April Bible Study will be Wednesday, April 18th at Allison's home at 7:00pm. Please join us the third Wed. every month in 2018. For more information, email jgrinvalds@gmail.com.
April. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 EASTER SUNDAY 9:45 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2ND SUNDAY OF EASTER VISIT FROM THE NIGHT MINISTRY! 9 10 Church Council 11 12. 13 14 6:00- p.m. Toastmasters 15 3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER VISIT FROM LAWRENCE HALL! 12:00 p.m. MIC Lay Committee 16 17 18 Young Women's Bible Study 19 20 21 10 a.m. Men's Group 4:00 p.m. 22 4TH SUNDAY OF EASTER 23 24 25 26 27 28 6:00- p.m. Toastmasters 29 5TH SUNDAY OF EASTER 30