FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH PLANO, ILLINOIS The Anchor Summer is winding down; school is starting up again. At First Lutheran, Sunday School, Confirmation classes, Choir and Bell Choir will be starting up again. This Summer we tried out a more contemporary style of worship. Your feedback on the survey we took the first two weeks of August showed strong support for both our traditional and contemporary services. Our Church Council reviewed the results of the survey and discussed options for our worship schedule. We decided that the best option (for now, at least) is to keep the schedule we have followed (for September through May) Sunday worship services at 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. and Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. We want to give more members a chance to experience our contemporary service so, during September we will have traditional worship at 8:15 and contemporary worship at 10:45. In October we will have contemporary worship at 8:15 and traditional worship at 10:45. We realize this might be a little confusing or inconvenient. We just plan to do this for the two months and then decide how we want to schedule things for the rest of the school year. We understand that different worship experiences and styles speak more powerfully and meaningfully to different people. Our desire in offering a contemporary s ervice is to try to offer worship that many people will find more meaningful and appealing, while also offering traditional worship for those who find it more meaningful. I want to let you know that we did look seriously at the possibility of continuing our Summer Pastor s Corner schedule (worship at 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday) throughout the school year. We had a number of concerns about this option, especially regarding how it would affect Sunday School Choir and Bell Choir, and decided not to choose that option at this time. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we continue to try different things to see what will work best for us as a congregation at this time. We appreciate your feedback. If you have questions or concerns, please talk to me, to a council member or members of the worship committee or our Contemporary Worship Task Force. Coming up in September: - Sunday, September 1, (Labor Day) we will have one service at 9 a.m. - Sunday School will kick off with Rally Day on September 8. See page 11 for full information. - I will lead a one day mini- retreat on Awe and the Sabbath Rhythm of Life on Monday, Sept. 16 th at LOMC in Oregon, Illinois. - Confirmation Orientation for 7 th and 8 th grade students and their parents will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18. (See page 10) - We will have our annual 5Bs BBQ on Friday, September 20 th. (See page 4 for full information) - Our Fall Frolic and Feast will be Saturday, Sept. 28. (See page 3 for full information) Pastor Bruce VOLUME 26, ISSUE 8 SEPTEMBER 2013 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Baptisms, Bagg Benefit Announcement, Quilting news, September Library News, Fall Frolic & Feast info Recipe - Cheddar Chicken Spaghetti, BBQ News!, Prayer Chain Guidelines, Prayer List Book Club, Offering, addresses wanted, Women s Bible Study, Golden Harvesters, September Calendar September Volunteers, September Birthday & Anniversaries, September Prayer List Council Notes, Confirmation Class, Sunday School Snippets Readings for September 2013 2/3 4/5 6/7 8/9 10/11 9/1/2013 Proverbs 25:6-7 Psalm 112 Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 Luke 14:1,7-14 9/8/2013 Deuteronomy 30:15-20 Psalm 1 Philemon 1-21 Luke 14:25-33 9/15/2013 Exodus 32:7-14 Psalm 51:1-10 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-10 9/22/2013 Amos 8:4-7 Psalm 113 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Luke 16:1013 9/29/2013 Amos 6:1a, 4-7 Psalm 146 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Luke 16:19-31
PAGE 2 VOLUME 26, ISSUE 8 Our New First Lutheran Church Members! William Ethan Hastert was baptized on Sunday, July 28, 2013 at First Lutheran Church of Plano. William s parents are Ethan & Heidi Hastert of Elburn. Baptismal sponsors were Chris & Angie Erickson and Konnie Torrente. Pastor Bruce Booher officiated. Big brothers John and Benjamin, and older sister Ava shared in the Celebration along with several other family members and Friends. Welcome William to the First Lutheran Church family. The Quilting Group will begin again for the year on Tuesday, Sept 10 th, at 9:00 a.m. New quilters are always welcome. No sewing experience is necessary. If you can tie a knot, you can tie a comforter. Most of the quilts are sent to Lutheran World Relief for distribution around the world, and some are sent to local agencies for use in this area. If you don t want to tie quilts you can bring your knitting or crocheting and join us for fellowship. There is always lots of visiting as we work, and we even take a break to enjoy tasty treats!! JOIN US! The QUILTING GROUP is looking for someone who will be willing to transport their completed quilts to Faith Lutheran Church in Joliet the weekend of Oct 5-6, 2013 for the Fall In-Gathering. There will be several large boxes, so someone with a van or pickup truck would be most helpful. Please plan ahead, and help out these wonderful ladies! Thank you! Garrett Michael Sanmann was baptized on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at First Lutheran Church of Plano. Garrett s parents are James Sanmann and Michelle Biltgen. Baptismal sponsors were Rebecca Zimmerman and Tina Nickles. Pastor Bruce Booher officiated. Garrett is the great grandson of Marge Briggs. Several family members and friends joined in the celebration. Welcome Garrett to the First Lutheran Church family BAGG FAMILY BENEFIT Teresa Bagg & her family suffered extensive damage to their home as a result of the recent flood. The Plano Community has organized a benefit to help defray the costs to repair this damage. The benefit will be held on: Sun., Sept 8 th ; 3:00 5:30 PM Granny s Family Restaurant 400 E South St., Plano Build Your Own Burger buffet (includes chips & soda) A $5.00 minimum donation is appreciated.
T HE ANCHOR PAGE 3 SEPTEMBER LIBRARY NEWS School has started, and children and parents are looking forward to a new year (some children, most parents). For some of us, school is a distant memory. We are aging! So, what can we do about it? Joyfully Aging by Richard Bimler tries to answer that question. Aging is indeed a gift and a blessing. How we use these is up to us. Through humor and anecdotes the author encourages us to live each day as God s people. Also by Bimler and his son, Robert Bimler, is the book Laughter - how good humor can help you lighten your cares and the cares of others as we celebrate joy in the Lord. This book is intended for all ages. I recently had the privilege of hearing Richard Bimler speak. He was an inspirational and humrous speaker. His books are light reading, up-beat, and inspiring. Enjoy!
PAGE 4 VOLUME 26, ISSUE 8 Recipe Corner Cheddar Chicken Spaghe (From Staci Smith) Ingredients: 1 (7 oz) pkg. Spaghe, broken 2 c. cubed, cooked chicken 2 c. (8 oz) shredded Cheddar cheese, divided 1 (10¾ oz) can cream of chicken soup (undiluted) 1 c. milk 1 Tbsp. diced pimentos (op onal) ¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper Instruc ons: Cook spaghe according to package direc ons. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the chicken, 1 cup cheese, soup, milk, pimentos (if desired), salt, and pepper. Drain spaghe ; add to the chicken mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 0 for 20 to 25 minutes, or un l heated through. Mkes 6 8 servings. COMING SOON!!!!!!! FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH ANNUAL 5 B S BAR~B~QUE The annual Pork Chop and Chicken Bar-B-Que will be held Friday, September 20 th from 4:30 to 7:00 pm. This is an important fundraiser for the church and it can only be successful if everyone helps. The money raised is used for church improvements and special needs. The most important thing is ticket sales. Ticket sales will begin on September 1 st. Please stop by the table at the back of the sanctuary and pick up a few books of tickets to sell to your family, friends, and co-workers. You may also purchase your own meal ticket at this time. We also need help setting up on the 19 th (day before the Bar-B-Que) and final set- up and running the Bar-B-Que on Friday the 20 th. There are a number of jobs that can be done by all ages. Watch for a sign-up sheet at the back of the sanctuary for jobs and times. Please sign up to help. This can be a family affair. We can use helpers of all ages!!!!! The Bar-B-Que is an evening of work, fun, and fellowship. Let s all work together to make it a successful one. Thank you, Property & Management Committee
T HE ANCHOR PAGE 5 Prayer List Please keep the following people in your prayers Angela Sisko Ryan Heller Lois Tweedt Jonathan Tweedt Marty Lincoln Dan Niemann Karen Slack Trish H Rose Tullock Clarence Harper Family Josie Hanlon Mary Olson Carole Ardelean Renee Lee Bonnie John & Pati Joe Tucek Paige Beal Al Benson Jim M Vicki Fowler Geoff Sowders Rose Meszaros Scott Littlejohn Mary Mosely Bev Vilmin Marshal Savitski Sherry Anderson Those serving in the military Those not named here who are in need of prayers, and Also remember to pray for those who are closest to you and pray for yourself and your needs. New Prayer Chain Guidelines for Reques ng a Prayer be added to the Prayer Chain ANYONE may request a Prayer for ANYTHING they deem necessary or gives them cause for concern. Please call with the Church office at 630.552.8263 or the first person on the Prayer Chain. Please keep the prayer request as simple as possible: Name of person prayer requested for and reason. It is not necessary to go into a detailed message. God knows what is needed; we are simply the vessel to request His care. This will also help to keep the prayer request accurate as it passes down the list to members of the Prayer Partners. There no longer is a Day and Night Chain (one chain only). Calls can be made between 8:30am 8:30pm. Note those listed in italics 1 they have the capability to receive text messages, and they have requested to be part of the chain in this manner. Please contact Theresa Bagg with ques ons. PRAYER CHAIN PARTNERS 8:30 AM 8:30 PM 1. Jane Hyte 630 552 7095 2. Virginia Phelps 630 552 3434 3. Jerri Lynn Baker 630 554 2509 4. Erin Gillman 630 715 0843 1 5. Staci Smith 630 999 4117 1 6. Karen DeBolt 630 546 7451 1 7. Kathy Benoit 630 816 3366 1 8. Brenda Albright 630 277 6314 1 9. Theresa Bagg 815 786 7424 1 10. Penny Booher 630 518 2021 11. Diane Schlesinger 630 552 7533 12. Bev Vilmin 630 552 3550 1 Text capability
PAGE 6 VOLUME 26, ISSUE 8 BOOK CLUB NEWS The Book Club will meet on Wed., Sept 11**, 2013 at 9:15 AM. (** note the date change) The book to be discussed is The Aviator s Wife by Melanie Benjamin. Parents of College Students - Please contact the church office with the addresses of your college students who are now away from home. We d like to keep in touch (i.e. send them the newsletter) and also provide care packages & holiday mailings, etc. to our student-members while they are at school! Send an e-mail, or drop the address off at the church office! Thank you! Women of ALL Ages are invited to the Women s Bible Study Group. The next meeting of the Women s Bible Study Group will be Thursday, Sept 19 th at 1:00 PM here at the church. Join us for Bible study, refreshments and fellowship! LMM donated $100.00 to our missionaries the Stubbs Family, who visited us on Aug 10th. Your dollars are being put to good use! Newsletter Offering Report The next Golden Harvesters potluck meeting will be Fri, Sept 13 th at 5:30 pm here at First Lutheran Church. This is National MIA-POW Day, so we will be remembering them. The after-dinner entertainment will be a sing-along with Jackie Bretthauer. Please bring your own table service and a dish to pass (Meat is provided). Call Jane at 552-1685 if you have questions. OFFERINGS RECEIVED 7/28 $ 2,493.85 8/4 $ 3,231.41 8/11 $ 1,785.42 8/18 $ 1,510.15 GENERAL FUND BUDGET Need Per week $3,050.73 (Annual Budget divided by 52 weeks) YTD YOUTH DIRECTOR DONATIONS: $6,002.00 : THROUGH August 18 th Received $ 92,215.10 Need $ 100,674.09 Short $ (8,458.99) 1/01/2013-8/19/2013 CHECKING ACCOUNT Beginning Bal. $14,780.96 Income $101,848.50 Expenses $107,434.96 Ending Balance $9,194.50
T HE ANCHOR PAGE 7 September 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Collection for Food Pantry 2 Office Closed 3 4 5 6 7 9:00 AM - LBW Worship / Baptism 6:30 PM - Worship & Music 7:00 PM- Stewardship 7:00 PM - Song Leader Practice - Contemporary Service Pr - Synod Discipleship Gathering 8 8:15 AM - WOV Worship / Baptism 9:00 AM -Rally Day/Sunday School 9:15 AM - Coffee Fellowship 10:545AM - Contemporary Worship 9 Pr Bruce Day Off 5:30 PM - Social Concerns 7:00 PM - LMM? 10 9:00 AM - Quilting 7:00 PM- Church Council 11 9:15 AM - Book Club 7:00 PM - Song Leader Practice - Contemporary Service 7:30 PM - Sr Choir 12 13 5:30 PM - Golden Harvesters 14 15 Anchor Deadline 8:15 AM - LBW Worship 9:15 AM - Coffee Fellowship 9:30 AM -Sunday School 10:45 AM - Contemporary Worship Bibles to 3rd Graders and Installation of SS Teachers 16 Pr Bruce Day Off - at LOMC 17 9:00 AM - Quilting 7:00 PM- Property & Maintenance 18 6:00 PM - Confirmation Orientation 7:00 PM - Song Leader Practice - Contemporary Service 7:30 PM - Sr Choir 19 1:00 PM - Women s Bible Study 6:30 PM - Education / Youth 7:30 PM - Outreach BBQ Set-Up 20 4:30 7:00 PM - Annual BBQ 21 22 8:15 AM - WOV Worship 9:15 AM - Coffee Fellowship 9:30 AM -Sunday School 10:545AM - Contemporary Worship / Baptism 23 Pr Bruce Day Off 24 9:00 AM - Quilting 25 6:00 PM - Confirmation Class 7:00 PM - Song Leader Practice - Contemporary Service 7:30 PM - Sr Choir 26 6:00 PM - Task Force 7:00 PM - Long Range Planning 27 28 First s 3 rd Fall Frolic & Feast: - 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM - Registration - 10:30 AM - Race Begins! - Potluck Picnic 29 8:15 AM - LBW Worship 9:15 AM - Coffee Fellowship 9:30 AM -Sunday School 10:45 AM - Contemporary Worship 30 Pr Bruce Day Off
PAGE 8 V O LU M E 2 6, I S S U E 8 September 2013 Worship Volunteers
T HE ANCHOR PAGE 9 SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS 1- Miles Wilbanks 2-Glenn Olson Courtney Anderson 6-Staci Smith Sara Nicoletti Louis Wilson 7-Curt Larsen 8-Vicki Kern 9-Mya Thrall, Amber Barkes 11-Susan Read Yolanda Rodriguez Joseph Somma 12-Nan Grommes Heather Schindlbeck 13-Darren Magnotti Jahni Thrall 15 Kiley Torkelson William Hastert 16-Richard Munson, Jake Roberts 17-Deb Roberts, Jim Schmidt 18-Spencer Beal 20-Marty Lincoln 21-Lois Ronning 23-Nico Nunez 24-Lyndee Anderson Michelle Johnson 26-Susie Dilts Stephanie Snider 28-Greg Johnson, Meko Torres 29-Kathy Benoit SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES 2- Kevin & Lisa Tierney Kurt & Laura Schobert 3- Courtney & Aimee Anderson 8- John & Norma Meszaros 9- Brian & Melissa Corrado Darrell & Kathy Meyer (35 years) 14- Brad & Katrina Howell 17- Norm & Diane Schlesinger Jason & Melissa Turner 19- Ben & Deb Goldsmith (15 years) 21- Andrew & Laura Nicoletti 22 Eric & Becky Gwilt 23- Curt & Lydia Larsen 24- Steve & Kathy Benoit (30 years) The world is a chaotic and confusing place. Prayer is the conduit that connects us to God and opens up the possibilities of direction and understanding. Prayer is not just for pastors. All of God s people are invited to pray on the behalf of others. Please include the following members of the First Lutheran family in your daily prayers. SEPTEMBER 1 - Bob & Carol Robinson 2 - Lois Ronning 3 - Jim & Pat Ruzicka 4 - Kailea Hamlin Sackett 5 - Don & Martha Sampson 6 - Mark, Leann, Austi & Marshal Savitski 7 - Brad, Heather, Cael, Tyler, Genevieve & Adam Schindlbeck 8 - Norm & Diane Schlesinger 9 - James, Shelley, Bryson, Vance, McKenna, Mikayla, & Braylon Schmidt 10 - Kurt & Laura Schobert 11 - Anne Sears 12 - Barb Sears 13 - Dan Sebby 14 - Darin, Cherrie, Kiya & Cade Severson 15 - Wilma Simms 16 - Angela Sisko 17 - Conrad, Laura, Ryan & Abigail Smith 18 - Staci, Stephanie, Rachel & Clarissa Smith 19 - Eric, Stephanie, Porter & Clara Snider 20 - Joseph Somma 21 - Jim Stevens 22 - Jesse & Linda Stonecipher 23 - Kathy Stuttle 24 - Steven, Jennifer, Nicholas & Gregory Superczynski 25 - Burdell Thomas 26 - Steve, Jahni, Mya, Porter & Olivia Thrall 27 - Kevin, Lisa, Mitch, Erik & Shannon Tierney 28 - Brian Torkelson 29 - Timothy, Carrie & Kiley Torkelson 30 - Luis, Jillian & Meko Torres
PAGE 10 VOLUME 26, ISSUE 8 Council Highlights August 13, 2013 (see complete report on bulletin board at back of sanctuary) Pastor s Report - Pastor reviewed his reports & listed future events: 8/19 8/23 Pastor requests vacation; Baptisms on 8/24 and 9/1; One service on Labor Day weekend; Sept. 5 th -Synod Discipleship Gathering; Sept. 16 Pastor leading miniretreat at LOMC Treasurer Report are behind in the budget need more income to meet expenses; Director of Youth & Family Ministry Report VBS a success; Will maybe move to July in 2014 to avoid summer school conflicts; several youth fellowship activities over the summer; Sarah & Dan working on Contemporary services; Stewardship Report no report. Worship and Music Report discussed upcoming services; average attendance at Sat services is 37 and at Sunday is 54; working on what to do for fall services; Social Concerns no meeting; will discuss Stubbs monetary support at next meeting; Property parsonage repairs A/C & Furnace, and crumbling step; work in progress for BBQ; will discuss what to do with window air conditioner purchased for the parsonage; Outreach Report no meeting Education Report Rally Day is Sept 8 at UMC at 9 AM with Uncle Tim ; Long Range Planning no meeting; Executive no meeting; Old Business n/a; New Business Girl Scouts will use basement on Tuesday evenings for meetings; much discussion of Contemporary Worship survey; as a result we will keep the standard 8:15 and 10:45 am services; in Sept, 8:15 will be the traditional service and 10:45 will be Contemporary; they will switch in October; Council will reassess after October; Next meeting: Tuesday, Sept 10 at 7:00 PM; September Coffee Hour Property & Maintenance Committee A special Orienta on session will be held on Wed., Sept. 18, 2013 at 6:00 PM for all Confirma on students. If possible, both parents of each student should a end. Le ers will soon be sent to the homes of known 7th and 8th grade students. Confirma on classes begin on Wed., Sept. 25, 2013 at 6:00 PM. Students are expected to a end Sunday school on Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM beginning September 8, 2013, in addi on to Confirma on classes. While there is no cost for class material, it is highly recommended that students have a GOOD NEWS BIBLE. For those who do not have this version, copies will be available at the Orienta on mee ng for $7.50. In addi on each student will be expected to a end one week of summer Confirma on camp in either year. The dates of the camp will be determined later in the year. First Lutheran will pay 50% of the cost of camp and parents will pay the remaining 50%. (Total cost to you will be determined when the camps publish rates for the 2014 year). A $50.00 non refundable deposit (included in your 50%) will be due by Dec 1, 2013. The deposit may be paid any me prior to that date, including at the Orienta on. Please make all checks payable to First Lutheran Church.
T HE ANCHOR PAGE 11 Sunday School Snippets Come Join Us on an AWESOME ADVENTURE Sunday School to Begin Sept. 8 th with Rally Day We will be flying on faith as we begin the Sunday School year with Rally Day on Sunday, September 8 th at 9:00 a.m. Please note that this is a different time than Sunday School is usually held, which is 9:30 a.m. each week after Rally Day. All Sunday School children, their parents and the entire congregation is invited to attend the exciting program featuring Tim Hannig (Christian ministry magician) to be held at the Methodist Church at 9:00 a.m. on this day. Following this program we will return to First Lutheran for donuts and juice. Come join us as God Guides Us on our Awesome Adventure! Sunday School Teachers: Please pack your bags for our trip Sunday School teachers who plan to stay on are requested to please call (630/552-8625) or send Kathy Benoit an e-mail at benoits4@sbcglobal.net. Also, if you are not currently a Sunday teacher or helper and wish to help, please do the same. We are trying to configure the classrooms for next year and need a good idea on who is staying and who has prayed about helping our Sunday School and wants to CHECK IN FOR OUR NEXT ADVENTURE! Thanks! Bibles Distributed to 3 rd Graders on Sept 15 The Education Committee and Sunday School of First Lutheran is proud to present Bibles to all 3 rd grade students and their parents at both services on Sunday, Sept 15. You will receive a letter from the church office about this special day. Please call the church office and let them know that you will be honored to attend that day. Sunday School Teachers Installed Sunday School teachers will be installed at both services on Sunday, September 15, 2013. If you will be involved in the Sunday School, please plan to attend one of these services to be recognized. Sign Up to be a Secret Pal Adult members of the church are invited to become a Sunday School Secret Pal. The only requirement is that you provide support and encouragement to a Sunday School child throughout the school year. This encouragement may be in the form of anonymous notes, cards, little snacks or surprises. If you are interested in becoming a Secret Pal, please sign your name to the list at the back of the church. We will assign you with the name and address of a Sunday School child and the rest is up to you. This is a great way to share your love of the Lord with a child and help them realize how important they are in His eyes (and yours, too!) Student Information Forms On the first day of Sunday School, we will send home a student information form and Secret Pal form with each child. Parents and students should complete these and return them the next Sunday. We would like to have up-to-date information on each family, in the event of an emergency. If your child has any allergies or special restrictions, it should be listed on this form. Also, these forms are a great help to adult Secret Pals!
First Lutheran Church Plano, Illinois 200 N Center Street Plano, IL 60545 Phone: 630-552-8263 Fax: 630-552-7198 Email: churchsecretary1@ sbcglobal.net Return Service Requested Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Permit #3 PLANO, IL "First in Spirit, First in Faith, First in Outreach" We are on the Web! firstlutheranchurchplano.com And on Facebook: https:// www.facebook.comfirstlutheranc hurchofplanoil & Hit the LIKE button! Deadline for the Oct Anchor: Sunday, Sept 15 th! Be ready to submit articles by this date! Sunday: WORSHIP TIMES Coffee Fellowship: Sunday School: 8:15 AM 10:45 AM 9:15 AM 9:30 AM Communion offered at both services. A nursery area is available. Pastor: Rev. Bruce Booher E-mail: Starpastor@aol.com Youth Director: Sarah Kuntzman E-mail: firstluthyouth@ gmail.com OFFICE HOURS Mon-Fri 6:30 am-12:30 pm Secretary: Ann Hagemann E-mail: churchsecretary1@ sbcglobal.net