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Advent Blessings To You All,
Welcome to December! Our festivities continue this weekend as we have a fun mix of both Advent and Thanksgiving. I want to reiterate the invitation to our 2nd Annual Advent fair this Saturday, 12/3, from 3:30 to 5pm. This fair has been wonderfully planned, and while focused upon some of our younger members, I know I will have a great deal of fun too. Additionally, the 5pm worship that evening will feel a bit like an extension of the fair as our readings and hymns will follow the weekly Advent themes.
And that was just Saturday! On Sunday, our Advent journey continues as we hear the Angel’s command and invitation to Mary. But as we venture further into Advent, we don’t yet want to end our Thanksgiving deliciousness, so we have our “Friendsgiving” after the 10am worship this Sunday! Turkey will be provided and the list of sides looks incredible. And as soon as it starts, we’ll have the Bears game on for our viewing pleasure.
But for today, wanted to share a bit more about our Advent theme this year. As I mentioned last Sunday, we have moved away from the prescribed lectionary texts for this advent. The primary reason is that it allows us to hear the complete story that leads us to Christ’s birth. It’s an incredible story and we now have the opportunity to hear it all together. From those who created this series I invite you to hear from Reverends Lisle Gwynn Garrity and Anna Strickland, Founder and Content Creator of A Sanctified Art, respectively.
Rev. Garrity writes: “While we were developing this theme, I learned about The Seventh Generation Principle, a philosophy of the Iroquois that emphasizes how seven generations after us will be affected by our current actions and decisions. This philosophy invites us to cultivate a sacred imagination for what will come, considering what will sustain and benefit the generations who come after us. To do this, we must see ourselves as belonging to a web of interconnection. Nothing is generated from complete isolation; our world is continually shaped and re-shaped by our collective actions. I’m meditating on this philosophy as I enter this Advent season, which will be my first Christmas as a mother. I’m remembering my mothers who have passed on—my maternal grandmother and my mother—and the parts of them that live on in me. I am thinking about the child currently kicking in my womb and, like Mary, pondering, treasuring, and wrestling with the visions I have for her future. This Advent, may you remember that you belong—to a story etched into the wrinkles of time, to generations that have come before and will come after, to a love that won’t let you go.”
And from Rev. Strickland: “With this theme, we decided to simply tell the story, start to finish, without the usual jumping back and forth in the timeline. But what is so beautiful about the Christmas narrative is that it isn’t simple; it isn’t just one person’s story during a single year. It’s the story of Mary and Joseph, shepherds and magi, Elizabeth and John, but it’s also the story of Ruth and Jesse and David and Isaiah, all of these individual threads over centuries woven together into the story of God’s unconventional inbreaking. And the Christmas story is our story, too. The tapestry God is weaving did not stop in Bethlehem. Our own threads, from generation to generation, weave into the narrative of God’s incarnation in the world that proclaims the Advent promises of hope, peace, joy, and love.”
Lastly, and thank you for reading this far, my request for all of you is to help with the liturgy for lighting the Advent wreath each week this Advent. As we light the candles each week, we do so as we ponder these four questions: What gives you hope? What are you afraid of? What brings you joy? And What makes you feel connected; what makes you feel loved? From the resource, I have pre-compiled answers and need help to give voice to them from you! Also, you are most welcome to add your own voice in answering these questions. If you would be willing to lend your voice as we light our Advent wreath this year, please respond here and let me know!
Peace & Blessings, Dear Church,
Pastor Dave
P.S. Thank you to everyone who have responded with your commitments for 2023! Thank you for your generosity which fuels the ministry we are able to accomplish our ministry together. And if you haven't yet, there's still time, and you can click the link below to do so. Thanks!
8:00 AM - In Person Worship
10:00 AM - In Person Worship - Ladies' Rejoice
10:00 AM - Sunday School
12:00 NOON - "Friendsgiving" & Bears Game Social LAST DAY FOR POINSETTIA PURCHASES
8:00 AM - In Person Worship
10:00 AM - In Person Worship - Master's Voices MARKLUND WRAPPED GIFTS & TAGS DUE
2022 LCM HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Advent Wednesdays 12/7, 12/14 & 12/21 12:00 Noon Service followed by Lunch
7:00 PM Service preceded by Supper at 6:00 PM
Sunday, 12/18 - Christmas Cantata 10:00 AM Service ONLY NO 8:00 AM Service
Saturday, 12/24 - Christmas Eve 11:00 AM & 4:00 PM Services 11:00 PM - Candlelight Service
Sunday, 12/25 - Christmas Day 10:00 AM Service ONLY NO 8:00 AM Service
Saturday, 12/31 NO Services
Sunday, 1/1/23 10:00 AM Service ONLY NO 8:00 AM Service
PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR NAME TAGS!
If you do not have a name tag, please put your name on the list and Karen will make one for you!
The Church Directory has been updated as of 12/1/22.
New printed copies are available at the church information desk or through the link later in this newsletter.
If you would like a copy emailed to you, please contact Karen in the office!
IT'S TIME TO ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS!
Last Chance to Order:
Sunday, December 4th.
$13 per Plant - choice of 3 colors White, Red or Pink
Order forms and payment envelopes are available in Fellowship Hall.
Plants may be taken home after the Christmas Eve services.
Questions? Contact Edna Malo.
The Marklund Giving Tree & Gift Tags are here!
When you take a tag, please make sure to include your name and phone numberon the line matching your gift tag number.
Wrapped presents and tagsneed to be returned to LCM no later than Sunday, December 11th.
Please contact Sandy Wade with any questions!
"4 For Food" Sunday
Please mark the following date on your calendar for our food pantry collection:
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18TH
While this day is technically not the 4th Sunday, we are moving the collection dates up one week due the 4th Sunday falling on a holiday. We will resume collections on the actual 4th Sundays beginning in January.
Please deposit your donations on marked rack and/or cart.
Thank You
Items Especially Needed for the Holidays:
Stuffing Mix Turkey Gravy Cranberry Sauce Flour Sugar Brown Sugar Chocolate ChipsNuts for baking
Other Items Always Needed:
PANCAKE MIX! Rice Pasta Canned beans Peanut Butter & Jelly Paper towels Toilet Paper Shampoo
Any items, however, are greatly appreciated!
A HUGE THANK YOU goes out to everyone who donated to the pantry collection on 11/20, and especially Heather Elrod and her staff at Central DuPage Hospital, who collected and donated a trunk full of items!
" You all have impacted someone’s life by your actions." - John Pappanduros
Next collection is Sunday, 12/18.
THIS SATURDAY, 12/3
***Christmas Cookies are needed for the event!*** A sign-up for cookie donations is in Fellowship Hall!
Questions? Contact Becky Elliott or Mary Skipworth
"FRIENDSGIVING" & BEAR'S GAME SOCIAL THIS Sunday, December 4th 12:00 Noon - 3:00 PM Chicago Bearsvs. Green Bay Packers!
There's still time to join the fun!
LAST Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup for 2022!
Sunday, December 11th
Following the 10:00 AM Service
Click on the link below to sign up or contact Pastor Dave.
LCM Master Music & Worship Schedule Through December 2022
Ladies Rejoice December 4
Master's Voices December 11
Master's Ringers December 11
"All Sing" Days: December 18 (Cantata)
December 24 (Christmas Eve)
ALL CALL TIMES FOR 10:00 SUNDAY WORSHIP MUSICIANS ARE 9:30
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
2022 - 2023
1) Sunday School NOW meets on the 1st and 3rd Sundaysof every month immediately after the Children's Sermon at the 10:00 AM Service.All children 3 years old through 5th grade are welcome to attend!
2) Communion classes TBD.
CLASS RESUMES: TBD
3) Confirmation classes meet EVERY WEDNESDAY at 7:00 PM (except summer).
God Bless! The Sunday School Team Becky Elliott, Mary Skipworth, Laura VonDrasek, Laurey Benshish
Senior High Happenings
Issues & Answers
Wednesdays, 7:00 – 8:30 PM***
****THE 1ST AND 3RD WEDNESDAYS***
Join us! Be SEEN and Be HEARD!
Come back to 212! Your friends are waiting for you.
“212 Senior High Youth Ministry of LCM”
Want to Host a 212 Sr. High or Jr.High/Sr. High Event?
Can be a Wednesday Night or Weekend
Suggestions:
Game Night Bonfire Community Service Event
Our kids love to fellowship (and even work) with their Christian Peers
Mentors:
Jeff Wall 630-926-6112 Kim Wall 630-886-854 Julie Mangum 847-652-7041
PRAYER BLANKET MINISTRY
Is now meeting on THE 2ND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH*, AFTER OWLS (APPROXIMATELY 1:30 PM)
Next Meeting TBD!
Contact Pat Baehr with any questions! 630-738-0107 mamabaehr@att.net
OWLS is planning to meet on the following daysin Fellowship Hall. Please come join us for some friendship,fellowship and FUN!!
Wednesdays during Advent
Immediately following the 12:00 NOON Service December 7, 14 & 21
SATURDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO CLASSES ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24TH & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31ST
Our Bible study has:
A writer’s brother, a great-grandmother, a blogger, a jogger, an Uber, a tuber,
a bassist, guitarist, a banjoist too.
We have a runner, a punner, a butcher and baker, all seeking our Maker in His holy book.
We bring different perspectives, opinions, experience, backgrounds, and training.
What DON’T we have? We don’t Have YOU!
Please join us as you are able Saturday mornings in the old kitchen from 9 to 10:30.
We all look forward to meeting you!
The Women's Bible Study group will be meeting on the 2nd TUESDAY night of this month
Tuesday, December 13th
7:00 PM
Deacon Pat Gerber-Bornholt's Home
1270 Central Park Dr.
Carol Stream, IL 60188-3384
630-699-0176
Volunteers are always needed!
Contact Carol Platt or Jan Konewko for more information!
Our Church’s New Mobile App is Here!
We're pleased to announce we have updated our online and mobile giving applications! Vanco, our eGiving provider, has launched an updated mobile app called Vanco Mobile to replace GivePlus Mobile.
You can download the Vanco Mobile app for free from the App Store or Google Play. From there, you can make a one-time donation or set up recurring giving right through the app. Just select your fund and amount, enter a payment method and complete the donation.
If you have questions or need assistance with our new mobile app, please stop by the church office or call us at 630-665-3384.
PRAYER REQUEST FORMS This link has a spot for prayer requests, just like the form you find in the pews. Please be sure to fill out your NAME & ALL OTHER INFORMATION
October Year To Date ActualActualBudget
Income $24,876.64 $250,235.62 $255,124.10
Expenses $20,318.67 $244,471.89 $266,893.10 Net $ 4,557.97 $ 5,763.73 ($ 11,769.00)
Check out our Church Calendar on our website for information about future events. https://lcotm.org/events/
Announcement Submission Deadline
If you would like an announcement published in the Happenings, E-Happenings Newsletter, Facebook, or Website, your printed or emailed announcement needs to be submitted to the church office no later than Wednesday noon prior to that weekend. Thanks for your cooperation! (Emails are preferred. Send your announcements to: churchoffice@lcotm.org.)
Lutheran Church of the Master 580 Kuhn Road, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188 Phone: 630-665-3384 ~ Email: churchoffice@lcotm.org Website: www.lcotm.org ~ Also, find us on Facebook Mon.- Thurs. 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. & Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Pastor: The Rev. David Elliott Deacon Emeritus: Pat Gerber Bornholt Director of Music and Worship Ministry: Michael Benshish Recording Treasurer: Kim Calabrese Preschool Director: Swati Mathew Office Administrator: Karen Levang-Evinger
