eNews - 4/9/19

eNews - 4/9/19

Palm/Passion Sunday Worship
Sun, Apr 14th, 10:00 to 11:00 AM
Join us in worship as we wave palms celebrating Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, and then reflect on Jesus' walk to Calvary.

Holy Week Children's Celebration
Sun, Apr 14th, 11:00 AM to noon, Narthex
Children and youth engage in art, music, crafts, and drama with the Holy Week Scriptures.

Maundy Thursday Dinner & Worship
Thurs, Apr 18th, 6:30 to 8:00 PM, Narthex
Experience the tastes of the Last Supper in a combined meal and worship service.

Maundy Thursday Prayer Vigil
Thurs, April 18th, 9:00 PM to Fri, April 19th, 9:00 AM
Sign-up at the Connection Center in the narthex to spend one hour in prayer. As Jesus asks the disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane: “Can you not watch one hour with me?

Good Friday Service
Fri, Apr 19th, 7:00 to 8:00 PM, Sanctuary
Traditional veneration of the Cross and service of the shadows. Our youth will lead us in worship.

Easter Worship
Sun, Apr 21st, 10:00 to 11:00 AM, Sanctuary
Celebrate the resurrection of our Lord! A special time of hospitality will follow in the narthex.

Andrew Moore in Concert

Our church’s choir director, Andrew Moore, will singing the Defiant Verdi Requiem with the Cor Cantiamo Choir on April 28th at 3PM at the School of Music of Northern Illinois University (NIU Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, 550 Lucinda Ave, DeKalb, IL 60115).

Event details - https://www.defiantrequiem.org/events/

To purchase tickets:

Please call Jay Montero at 815-753-1676 (direct line)
Or CLICK HERE
The ticket price is $10 per adult

The theater holds approximately 750 individuals and a good turnout is expected. It is recommended that you purchase ahead of time as soon as possible. You may have the tickets held at "will call" or held downloaded for printing by you at your private computer.

Adult Forum: Populism and Brexit

This Sunday, April 14th following worship, Kirk Samson, owner of Samson Atlantic which helps North American businesses launch in Europe, will speak on how populism in Europe is a global concern. Within this frame, he will touch on media manipulation, immigration, economic stress, and how deliberate government policies (e.g. Turkey, Russia, Hungary, Brexit in the UK) are ramping up the threat of populism in Europe and tearing at the foundations of Transatlantic peace. Finally, Kirk is also an expert on international news and will discuss the importance of Americans remaining abreast of foreign affairs. This will be a very thought-provoking discussion not to be missed!

Last Sunday's Sermon

"Didn't See it Coming: Emptiness"
Ecclesiastes 2:4-11; Luke 9:23-25
April 7th, 2019
Mr. Bill Hansen, Executive Director of Family Service of Glencoe

Our Thoughts & Prayers

Grief

Dorothy Fosse, a long-time member of our church, passed away at the age of 99 at Sunrise of Highland Park this past Monday afternoon. Her memorial service will be held at the church sometime during the next two months. Details will be released once available. Please pray for Dorothy's family as they grieve her passing and celebrate her life!

Continued Prayers

Stuart Philips, who is staying at Glenview Terrace.
Dorothy Fosse, who is staying at Sunrise of Highland Park.
Walter Holt

Please submit prayer requests by emailing Pastor Scott

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Church Chimes - April, 2019 Edition