The Lighthouse SONbeam See... Be... Share... The Light of Christ January 2008 Ministers All Members Pastor Rev. David Newhouse Office Manager Jackie Turner Lay Leader Debbie Engel New Creations Preschool Penny Ball Coordinator of Communications Kara Berg Coord. of Leadership Development Keith Paskiewicz Musical Director Position Open Organist/Accompanist Jan Paskiewicz Music Director Emeritus Elaine Whittington Wedding Coordinator Ginny Jensen Youth Director Mollie Denman Custodian Ray Eggert New Parsonage Update Moving Schedule for Pastor s Family The new parsonage was delivered to the Trustees of Epworth UMC on December 21, 2007. Work to complete its readiness for Pastor and Mrs. Newhouse to move in has started... including installation of ceiling fans, a garage door opener, kitchen appliances, and window treatments. The home is beautiful, spacious, and will serve as a wonderful image of hospitality for the pastor s family and a place of pride for the congregation. To celebrate this great accomplishment, a service of dedication followed by an all-community open house is scheduled for January 13, from 2:00 6:00 p.m. Invitations are going out to church dignitaries, neighbors in the Tuscan Woods Development, and, of course, all Epworth friends. The dedication service will be at 2:15 p.m. followed by tours, fellowship, and lots of good food and beverage. This event will also highlight and extend the challenge for generosity from among Epworth friends to help pay down the $120,000 mortgage that was required to make this significant improvement in parsonage housing for our pastoral leadership. Leadership gifts of over $40,000 were received before the church took possession of the home. For those who are able to make a strong commitment, the planning team has arranged for trees to be planted this coming spring in memorium or in honor of loved ones as an expression of appreciation for donations. Gifts or commitments can be marked parsonage fund. Also indicate the memorial or dedication to be placed with the parsonage garden and landscaping associated with your gift. Epworth United Methodist Church 37W040 Highland Avenue, Elgin, IL 60124 Phone (847)931-5400 / Fax (847)931-6721 E-mail: office@epworthumcelgin.org Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Elgin, IL. Permit No. 483 Open Heart, Open Minds, Open Doors The People of The United Methodist Church
SONbeam Page 2 A Word from our Pastor... Living In The Light Of Day The theme of coming out of the darkness carried us into Christmas and now into the season of Epiphany. No doubt some of the language and timing of the Christ-child s birth comes from the bleak midwinter, the shortness of the days for the northern hemisphere of the earth, and the human need for the signs and wonders of God s presence among us. Now the daylight is lasting longer and January welcomes the shining forth of God in Christ through the epiphanies of the scriptures and the epiphanies among us as we are receptive to God s real presence. Now we celebrate the light, the shining of God in our lives, the ability to see good in things where we only saw darkness before. We are now living in the light of day. These coming weeks are filled with opportunities for celebration, renewal, and reframing of our lives, our minds, our hearts, and our spirits. This does not suggest that we are suddenly immune from pain, sorrow, loss, and other experiences that remind us of our creatureliness, but we have a new light shed on these and other experiences. Nothing... absolutely nothing can stand between us and the light of Christ. We are redeemed. We are set free. We can go about our business with greater clarity that love triumphs whenever we give it a chance. Wonderful worship experiences are upcoming to help us see and experience our faith in the light of day. January 13: - Remembering the baptism of our Lord and sharing a festive day of infant baptisms, renewal of baptism, and a grand reunion of households who have presented an infant or child for baptism over the last five years. - Orientation for this year s class of confirmation students - Dedication and open house for the new parsonage at 2024 Torino Dr. January 20: - Re-gathering of all confirmation graduates who are under 30 years of age. - The actual beginning of the 2008 confirmation class during the Sunday School hour. February 10: - Scout Sunday with strong celebration of the ministry of scouting for boys and girls, young men and young women in our community. The theme will clearly be Everything Scouting for that Sunday s activities. God is so very, very good and what a privilege for the people of our community to encourage and serve one another in the loving spirit of Christ. May this be a blessed and joyful new year for you and all your loved ones! Living in the Light of Day, Pastor David Newhouse Un-Hanging of the Greens Remember the saying What goes up, must come down?! Join us on Sunday, January 6, between services and after second service for our Annual Un-Hanging of the Greens. All the Christmas decorations must be packed carefully away for another year! We ve enjoyed looking at all the beautiful decorations throughout this season, so why not share by giving of your time to help take them down. Lots of help is needed, so plan on joining the fun and fellowship.
SONbeam Page 3 Wednesday Night Dinners Take advantage of an opportunity to enjoy a home - cooked meal at the church! Join in on Wednesday evenings anytime between 5:30 6:45 p.m. for a delicious meal and wonderful fellowship with your Epworth family and friends. This is a free-will offering dinner. Friendship Club Luncheon: Over 55? Why not plan on attending the next Friendship Club lunch on Wednesday, January 9th at 12:30 p.m. at Old Country Buffet, Springhill Mall, West Dundee. To carpool, meet at the church at 12:00 p.m. Sign up in the Community Room or contact Lucille Meyer at #847-931- 4182. Immunization Clinic Kane County Health Department holds their Immunization Clinics at Epworth the second Thursday of each month. The next date is Thursday, January 10th from 9:00 12:00 p.m. For an appointment, please call #630-264-7665. Cash, Kid Care and Public Aid are accepted. Updating Our Membership Records Epworth UMC is asking you to take a few minutes on Sunday to look at your membership record which is located in the hallway outside the Sanctuary. If the information we have is correct, please initial the form so that we know you have checked it. If the information needs updating, please make the necessary changes to the form. The forms will be collected and returned to the office. These currently only contain the information for those who are members. Please fill in children s information also. Epworth s Book Club News! The next Book Club meeting will be on Wednesday, January 16th at 5:15 p.m. to discuss the classic To Kill A Mocking Bird by Harper Lee. Pick up a copy of this enjoyable read, then join in for coffee and good discussion, following by dinner here at Epworth. For information, please contact Peggy Lohs at #847-742- 6148. Blood Pressure Screening Blood Pressure Screenings are done one Sunday each month between services in the Community Room. The next date is Sunday, January 20th. Start 2008 off right, and have your blood pressure checked! Parsonage Open House Refreshments Needed! Donations are needed for the Parsonage Open House on Sunday, January 13th. Such items include: Cookies, Bar Cookies, Finger Foods or Light Hors d oeuvres. If you are able to help, please contact Barb DeMoulin at #847-695-0642 (leave a message if no answer). Global Warming: Movie Night Join in on Wednesday, January 30th at 6:30 p.m. (following supper for those who are able to join early) in the Sanctuary for a special Christian focus movie on Global Warming Solutions. Members of Slow Global Warming of Elgin will be present; the public is also invited. Be a part of this informational evening, including a time for discussion. For additional information, please contact Sandy Kaptain at #847-741-7375.
SONbeam Page 4 Opportunities for Men United Methodist Men s Breakfast Each month, the men meet for a delicious meal, followed by a variety of speakers. The next UMM breakfast, held on Sunday, January 6th at 7:00 a.m., for a planning session. Bring your ideas and come enjoy this morning of fellowship! Men of Faith Class News The Men of Faith Sunday School class meets each week upstairs in room U1 from 10:00 10:35 a.m.. In January, the men will begin a new 6 week study based on Tony Dungy s Book, Quiet Strength. Leading the Indianapolis Colts to win Super Bowl XLI, Tony Dungy made history as the first African American coach to take home the Super Bowl trophy. He has overcome many obstacles to achieve success in life, both on and off the football field. In his memoir, Dungy shares the secrets to his unique leadership style. Find out the principles, practices, and priorities Dungy lives by in Quiet Strength. Men s groups throughout the Northern Illinois Conference will be studying this book in January. UMM Movie Night United Methodist Men invite everyone to a double-feature on Sunday, January 27th beginning at 6:00 p.m. The first movie is the short film, Least of These : It s the same old, same old at the local diner. Jim, the owner, hides in the kitchen. The regulars retread old banter. Some new guy sits alone at the counter. Then, a simple idea shatters that dull routine. The same old, same old? Not tonight. Not ever again. A bona fide film festival phenomenon, The Least of These is one of the most acclaimed short files in years. The second film is Amazing Grace : Acclaimed director, Michael Apted, tells the inspiring story of how one man s passion and perseverance changed the world. Based on a true-life story of William Wilberforce (Gruffudd), a leader of the British abolition movement, the film chronicles his epic struggle to pass a law to end the slave trade in the late 18th century. Men s Friday Breakfast At 7:00 a.m. every Friday morning, a group of men gather for breakfast and devotions. Why not start your weekend off by joining in! Opportunities for Women Church Women United (CWU) All women are invited to attend the Elgin-South Elgin Church Women United s Annual Meeting at First Presbyterian Church, 240 Standish Street, Elgin on Friday, January 4th at 12:30 p.m.. Cheryl Hayes of First UMC will present a history of Elgin s CWU, having done research for the unit's 50th Anniversary gathering. "Where do we go from here?" will be discussed. All United Methodist women are members of this group. Bring a covered dish and your own table service for this potluck event! United Methodist Women s Monthly Meeting: A Soup and Salad Luncheon Epworth United Methodist Women will meet on Thursday, January 17th at 12:30 p.m. for a Soup and Salad Luncheon. Women from Wesley UMW will be our special guests. Elgin City Council member, Dave Kaptain, will be speaking on The Future of Elgin. Mark your calendars and join in! W.U.S.C.: Women Under Spiritual Construction W.U.S.C. activities will be held in the Women s room in the lower level. Use the north/main entrance. For security reasons, doors will be locked 15 minutes after an event has begun. Women of Faith Sunday School: This group meets on Sundays mornings from 9:45 10:45 a.m. Thursday Monthly Study: All women are invited to attend the next study night on Thursday, January 24th at 7:00 p.m. Women s Retreat: March 8, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Keeping Your Faith Through the Journey of... Mark your calendars now for a wonderful journey filled with speakers, music, drama and more. Tickets, which include lunch, are $20.00 if you sign up by February 17, 2008. ($25.00 after that date.) Watch for more information in your weekly bulletins. Women of Faith Conference: Women of Faith brings together captivating and motivated women speakers to refresh your spirit, revitalize your prayer life and nourish your soul. We will be attending the conference in Indianapolis, Indiana from Friday, August 1st - Sunday, August 3rd. Tickets are being ordered at the end of January. To order your ticket, contact Patti Floyd at #815-761-3596 by January 27th.
SONbeam Page 5 Special Happenings In Worship Seeking Baptism Candidates: January 13th Sunday, January 13th is the day we remember the baptism of our Lord. The day will be focused on the sacrament of baptism and why we hold this as one of two central sacraments in the life of our faith community. Several opportunities will be present: * The pastor is welcoming new candidates from the community to receive baptism. Parents of infants and toddlers who have never received the sacrament of baptism are especially encouraged to participate in a brief information session and share in the service of baptism at either worship service on January 13th. Families which are not yet members of the Epworth Church are very much welcome to have household members baptized. *Children who have been baptized in the last five years are encouraged to be presented for a reunion and household recognition. This will be our focus for the young Christian s time and a way to rediscover the manner in which parents, sponsors or god parents, and the congregation live out the baptismal covenant together. *Our cradle roll will be officially reconstituted to honor all baptized children age 3 and under. This will restart a historic tradition in the Epworth Church of responding to new babies in our community and providing support and encouragement for these little ones and their parents during the most critical formation period in human life. Confirmation Celebration: January 20th As a part of the beginning of the confirmation class for 2008, a congregational recognition will be held for all new confirmands on Sunday, January 20th at both the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. services. To help welcome the new confirmands to their journey, Epworth is inviting all persons who are under 30 years of age who were confirmed in this congregation over the last 16 years to come together and be recognized in celebration. We will continue the baptism celebrations of January 13 by focusing on the manner in which confirmation is the process by which we all accept for ourselves the promise and gift of God s saving grace and love. Invite all who qualify for the proposed recognition and plan to join in the celebration and the renewal of all of our baptisms and membership vows. New Member Sunday: January 27th All persons seeking to unite with the Epworth United Methodist Church are welcome to be in contact with Pastor Newhouse toward a service of reception at either worship hour on Sunday, January 27th. Uniting with a congregation is in itself a public confession of faith and a further commitment to exercise one s faith commitments by serving, caring for, and supporting one another in the faith community. Full professing members are those who locate their Christian citizenship with Epworth United Methodist Church. There are other options to share that Christian citizenship. For those who have strong reasons for maintaining a relationship with another congregation of The United Methodist Church, there is Affiliate Membership status available. For those who have such a relationship with a congregation of another denomination, Associate Membership status is possible. Confirmation 2008 About To Begin The 2008 confirmation class will begin their journey with orientation on January 13th. Sessions will be held each Sunday during the Sunday School hour between worship services. An alternating pattern will be followed that has a teaching/learning session with Mary and Don Becker around the study of the Gospel of Luke on one Sunday and an exploration and dialogue session with mentors on the alternate Sundays. Confirmation will include a retreat day after Easter and encouragement for confirmands to participate in outreach service ministries, go on a field trip to see ministries in action and experience non-christian faith communities, experience a wedding ceremony and possibly attend a service of death and resurrection. Interested candidates or parents/guardians of candidates should contact the church office, Pastor Newhouse or Mary Becker as soon as possible. Mentors will be selected and matched in advance of the January 13 orientation. Confirmation Sunday is currently scheduled for April 27, 2008.
SONbeam Page 6 January Worship Schedule: * represents the scripture focus for the Sunday January 6th: Epiphany of our Lord Sunday Scriptures: Isaiah 60:1-6 & *Ephesians 3:1-12 The early church already had issues that the church has faced ever since. One of those is how to be people who accept different ethnic heritages, cultural patterns and lifestyles, and understandings of the Christian faith and emphasize what holds us in common with each other more than what sets us apart from each other. Christ brought a solution and a re-solution that is appropriate for all our lives in this new year. January 13th: 1 st Sunday after the Epiphany, Baptism of the Lord Scriptures: *Isaiah 42:1-9 & Matthew 3:13-17 Reunion of children baptized in the last 5 years. Celebration of baptism for new candidates. Renewal of baptism for all Christians. Dedication of the Cradle Roll of infants and toddlers under 3 years of age. Isaiah anticipates the revelation that would come in Jesus the Messiah and the words, This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased. To be baptized in Christ is to accept this blessing from God to grow into servant leaders. This growth is through the faith village that raises every child and young person into adulthood and maturity. January 20th: 2 nd Sunday after the Epiphany, Human Relations Day (special offering)- Scriptures: *Psalm 40:1-11 & John 1:29-42 Reunion of all under the age of 30 who were confirmed in faith at Epworth UMC. Celebration of the start of Confirmation 2008. The Psalmist helps the people of God to consider the powerful new song, or new soundtrack that God offers for how to understand life. It is a soundtrack that does not accept the victory of darkness over light but just the reverse. In our case, we discover we march to the beat of a gracious, loving, caring, and personable drummer. With this soundtrack we gain encouragement, hope, possibility, and assurance of everlasting care. January 27th: 3 rd Sunday after the Epiphany Scriptures: Isaiah 9:1-4 & *Matthew 4:12-23 Membership and Reaffirmation of Faith Sunday Jesus has put the word out, Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near. Then he begins calling together those who will partner in ministry to make disciples. This models for us the call to discover active discipleship and our ability to respond to God s call to become fishers of human beings for the kingdom of heaven. Dates Coming Up In February Black History Month Tuesday, February 5th: Shrove Tuesday or Fat Tuesday (last harrah before Lent and Ash Wednesday!) Watch for more details on activities. Wednesday, February 6th: Ash Wednesday 7:00 p.m. service of confession, renewal and receiving the sign of the ash Sunday, February 10th: Scouting Sunday calling together all scout leaders, participants, and supporters in Christian celebration. Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts will be honored. A word from member, Robert (Bob) McGraw... We received a letter from Bob McGraw saying that he is moving to an assisted living facility in East Dundee. His new address is: 605 Barrington Avenue, #114 East Dundee, IL 60118. Due to this move, Bob will be attending Zion Church in Carpentersville with his daughter, as he no longer has transportation. Although his regular presence is missed at Epworth, we are sure that he would love to hear from each of you as he adjusts to his new digs.
SONbeam Page 7 Beyond Our Walls CROP Walk Update Back in mid-october, some Epworth members and friends participated in the annual CROP Walk for Hunger. Overall 21 congregations and other organizations walked. 242 walkers collected $26,994.14. Colonial Restaurant not only gives each participant a coupon for a free turtle sundae, but also contributes $1.00 to the Walk for Hunger for each participant. 75% of the money raised goes to alleviate world hunger; 25% is returned to the local community. In Elgin the money is divided between the Interfaith Food Pantry, the Salvation Army and the Elgin Cooperative Ministries. A "shoe pin" is awarded to walkers who raised $100+; Mary Becker, Lillian Mink and Steve Mink each received a pin. Barb Greenwald, Treasurer, Elgin area CROP Walk. Food Pantry Sunday Epworth is putting out a plea for canned fruits. Please bring in your non-perishable food items to worship on Sunday, January 6th and place them in the baskets at the back of the Sanctuary before service. These donations will be brought to the altar table with the offering. All food collected will be given to local food pantries to help those in need in our community. PADS PADS is an ecumenical ministry to provide shelter for the homeless. Epworth supplies volunteers to help the second Wednesday/Thursday each month. The next date is Wednesday, January 9th / Thursday, January 10th. If you are able to give the gift of time, please contact J Fazel at #847-888-0270. Soup Kettle Epworth helps at the Soup Kettle the third Tuesday of each month. The next date is Tuesday, January 15th at Zion Lutheran Church, 330 Griswold from 4:30 7:00 p.m. We will be preparing the meal, setting up, serving and cleaning up. Lots of people are needed for this wonderful and important ministry. For more information, contact Janis Denman at #847-742-6617. Fair Trade Items left from Christmas Besides drinking Fair Trade coffee at our fellowship times, you are able to buy many kinds of Fair Trade items on display at the Fair Trade cart in the Community Room. There are three varieties of coffee, teas, cocoa and chocolate bars. Also there is an opportunity to invest in the small farmers who help our environment when they grow these produces. 3 year CDs are available at a fair rate to enable a farmer to get a low cost loan to finance his farm. For more information, contact Sheila Burris at #847-697-0025. Discovery Club: Wednesday Nights at Epworth - Our Group is Growing! Discovery Kids Club continues to meet every Wednesday from 6:30 7:30 p.m. It s open to all grade school age children, offering an opportunity to grow in Christian values. Tell your family and friends about Wednesday nights at Epworth! For more information on the program, or to give you financial support, please contact Amy Zapata (#847-742-4703) or Kelly Akemann (#847-289- 8984). Technology Task Forces The Technology Committee is looking for some short term help in the form of small teams to explore certain areas of technology for Epworth. If you have an interest in any of the following areas: Radio broadcast Networking Computers Video Web-casting Pod-casting Sound please contact Andy Lindstrom at #847-608-6685 or by e-mail at andrewlindstrom@yahoo.com The responsibility of the task force would be to gather the information about these areas and to see if they are viable to Epworth. These commitments will be roughly 3 months.
SONbeam Page 8 Stewardship Campaign Yields Amazing Results The 2007 stewardship campaign was punctuated by an invitation for all members and friends of the Epworth Congregation to make specific commitments to active prayer, regular presence, generous gifts, and engaged service as marks of the spiritual gifts of God placed in our lives. Some amazing results must be celebrated: As of this writing 117 commitment forms were submitted representing 165 people in the Epworth Community! More will come in but this is a very significant witness! 64 respondents are ready to pray in ALL the areas listed on the commitment form, including praying for the church, for those in need, for those seeking Christ in their lives, for children, youth and adults to mature in the Christian faith, for mission work, for leadership in our worship and services, and for continuing clarification of Christian vocation (God s calling on their lives!) Many others made commitment to specific areas of prayer. Prayer is bound to be a huge power in the life of Epworth as a result of these commitments. Ways to further support and explore prayer will likely be a part of our Lenten opportunities as your church responds to the outpouring of commitment to prayer. The commitment to presence at worship, spiritual growth opportunities, the living out of each Christian s baptism, participation in fellowship and social activities, being present for those in need, and contributing to the work of task groups, committees, and teams is also very strong. There appears to be increasing awareness that presence and participation in Christian life with other Christians is the best way to feel loved and to live out love for one another as Christ has loved us! The commitment to service came in all the areas: visiting in hospitals, care centers, the homebound, families with newborns, first time attenders; joining in on work projects locally, regionally or even abroad; offering to make phone calls or write notes or help with follow-up to keep in touch with all members and friends of the congregation. Epworth is definitely a serving church and there is indication that some are ready to test new territory in how they serve as Christians. Increased financial generosity was apparent in commitments of our gifts: 20 new participants in financial giving, 50 expressing their desire to go the extra mile, 63 supporting organizations, services and ministries outside of the local church, and some requesting information on developing their legacy gifts. The financial commitment has already topped $237,900 for the 2008 operating budget and at least 42 of those who committed financially for 2007 have not yet submitted their commitment for 2008. Will our commitments surpass the $325,000 mark in support of the 2008 budget when all is said and done? We celebrate this work of God in our midst! For further support, resources, or opportunities to live out these Christian commitments, do not hesitate to contact Pastor Newhouse or a member of the Stewardship Committee. 2007 Financial Giving Statements Financial Giving Statements for the 2007 year will be mailed out the 4th week in January. If you need to know the status of your commitment/pledge, you can refer to your 3rd quarter statement or call Epworth s Financial Secretary, Carol Westphal at #847-488-1584. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) by Jess Borgenson, Adam Long, Daniel Singer Nothing Special Productions (which features Epworth member Brian Rohde) will present this wonderful and funny performance at Epworth on Thursday, January 10th and Friday, January 11th. Whether you are a big fan of Shakespeare or not, this theatrical production will send you rolling in the aisles. For more information, watch your weekly church bulletin. For more information about this special theater company, visit www.nothingspecialproductions.com.
SONbeam Last Page Birthdays 01/01 Kathryn Bohner 01/04 Kathryn Osmun 01/06 Michelle Spane 01/07 Carole Burris 01/08 Ellen Lauderdale Susan Mink Dale Ann Mink 01/09 Tommy Fornarelli Nathan Lohs 01/10 Carolyn Bradfield Douglas Dalbke Peggy Jurgensen 01/11 Brandon Ballschmiede Kim Clarke 01/12 Mae Hodgson 01/13 Ross Lake Katherine Schuett 01/14 Rachel Larsen Glenn Rooney II Jensen Schambach 01/15 Michael Bradfield 01/16 Hilda King 01/18 Jennifer Lindstrom Patrick McCormic 01/19 Andy Bahwell Jodi Merwin 01/21 J Fazel Steve Floyd Sandra Kaptain 01/22 Mary Weas Jeffery Werner 01/23 Andrew Freeman 01/26 Jean Breslich 01/27 Nancy Rohr 01/28 Patricia Floyd 01/30 Brigid Rakow Anniversaries 01/01 Michael & Barbara Bartlett 01/03 Elroy & Barbara Greenwald 01/07 Kent & Kathi Brown 01/15 Michael & Marylou Sterricker 01/21 Scott & Kristen Schroeder Marriage Encounter A wedding is a day, a marriage is a lifetime. The next local Marriage Encounter weekend for those who would like to strengthen their marital relationship is April 11th 13th, 2008 in Springfield, Illinois. For more information on United Methodist Marriage Encounter and Engaged Encounter weekends, please contact Jack and Yvonne Hall (309-965-2343 or halljyc@hughes.net) or Dave and Debbie Engel at #847-695-9577 or debndave71577@aol.com. Prayer List Remember to notify the church office and list Epworth Church on the admission from each time you or someone you assist enters a health care facility. You will want to remember the following persons in your prayers and with a visit, card or phone call: Lana Bartlett, ankle, heel and foot recovery Alma Behling, hip recovery Bruce Behling, cancer treatments Amanda Chatwood, leukemia treatments Marianne Davis, cancer treatments Barb Hinton, cancer treatments Nancy Hillquist, cancer treatments Lesley Hollenberg, cancer treatments Frances May, recovery from surgery Peg Neve, health concerns Marg Nohl, hip recovery Marcia O Connor; cancer treatments Merrill Lauderdale, upcoming back surgery Bob Restivo, cancer treatments Carolyn Roller, recovering from surgery Carol Stokely, brain cancer Ruth Schaeffer, cancer treatments Linda (co-worker of Josey Schambach), for depression Vega Family, recovery from transplant surgeries Anita Williams, cancer treatments In CONTINUING CARE facilities: Apostolic Resthaven: Sue Kostes Victory Centre: Joyce Tonge Rosewood Care Center: Iris Akemann, Lysander (Bud) Nohl, Marge Nohl & Elaine Whittington, Peg Neve Lexington-Schaumburg: Barbara Di Liberti All those serving in the military, especially: U.S. Marine Corp: Eric Chapman U.S. Air Force: Steven Floyd U.S. Navy: Shaun Cole U.S. Army: Chad Hullinger & Jon Pierce