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Advent Blessings To You All,
Christmas is nearly upon us, and what a number of exciting liturgies and events we have before us. It all begins this weekend with our Christmas Cantata. I am particularly excited to celebrate my first in-person Cantata since 2019 (I worshiped in last year’s Cantata from Becky and Emmet’s recovery room!)
But as our Advent season approaches its completion, I’m reminded of the often difficult topics it has placed before us. We often shy away from issues that we feel uncomfortable with. I do so out of fear of not having good answers to some of the inevitable questions, but I also have anxiety about what might be revealed about myself if I f tackle these ideas.
But I think the community of a congregation can be one of the best places for work such as this to take place. And, in fact, we’ve done so. We’ve tackled a number of biblical questions, often rethinking and reshaping our ideas of many commonly held biblical beliefs. To me, it’s continued evidence of how we have an inspired and living word of God to call our scripture.
That said, I’m more comfortable tackling a puzzling or even controversial biblical topic, as that is where much of my own training resides. One area that I’m admittedly lacking in keeping at our forefront is that of our monetary stewardship.
Let me be sure to say that we at LCM are incredibly blessed by an outstanding team of financial stewards from our treasurer, recording treasurer, finance chair, and finance committee. Many and continued thanks to all of these hardworking individuals. They and your council leadership have done a fantastic job, particularly these past three years, as we’ve all faced an unbelievable number of unknowns.
That said, the financial stewardship of LCM is not the primary responsibility of just this group of folks but each of ours. Again, I admit that I do not do enough to bring this vital message to the forefront. I apologize for that. What I’d like to do here today is begin lifting up this holy work with greater intention. I want to let you know where we are as of today, as well as dive deeper into the reasons why we give of our financial resources.
As you may remember, on Reformation Sunday, we updated our congregation constitution, allowing us to hold our annual congregational meeting in the first quarter of each year instead of strictly within January. This significantly eases the work of our finance committee and provides them with the time necessary for their work. As a part of that work, you have received this year’s Stewardship Campaign letter, and many of you have faithfully responded. Thank you so much for your continued commitment!
There is still time to respond, however! There are still paper commitments you may respond with or fill out the form linked below online. As of today, roughly 60% of those who made commitments last year have responded for this year, looking toward 2023. We would love to raise this number to 100% and even beyond. If each of us who support our beautiful community communicates our intended gifts, it helps us all to plan effectively for what God is calling us to do in this next year.
And this brings me to what I’d like to finish with, and that’s to answer the question, why do I give to my church community? While certainly one of several results, I don’t give as a means to an end or simply to help fulfill our budget. There are also several reasons why my family and I give, and I want to go into more of them later, but one of the primary reasons is that I am blessed to witness our dollars’ direct impact on our community.
Truly dear church, I am fortunate to see this impact on a daily basis. I see the impact of our dollars as families come into our building hungry and in need and leave with the healthy groceries necessary to satisfy their need. I see the impact of our dollars as students learn, communities heal, and families grow. I see the impact of our dollars as moving worship develops and deepens faith.
There is much more, but I’m honored to witness these effects as I work to answer God’s call in my life. As we welcome the Christmas season and begin to close out our year, I plan to share with you more about what our congregational giving looks like and what it may look like if we grew our gifts together. I also want to share your stories too. Why do you give in support of LCM’s mission?
Above all else, thank you for your gifts. I am blessed to be in community with all of you, and extend this blessing to all in our community. I can’t wait to see you on Sunday for the Cantata!
10:00 AM - In Person Worship - CHRISTMAS CANTATA
10:00 AM - Sunday School
11:00 AM - Finance Committee Meeting "4 FOR FOOD SUNDAY" NO 8:00 Service Today 7:00 PM - Rehearsal: N'Soul 8:15 PM - Rehearsal: God's House Band
7:30 PM - Property Meeting 8:00 PM – AA Meeting Old Kitchen
12:00 Noon - Advent Service & Lunch & OWLS Christmas
Party 6:00 PM - Advent Supper
6:30 PM - Rehearsal: Master's Ringers
7:00 PM - Rehearsal: Master's Voices
7:00 PM - Confirmation Class
7:00 PM - Sr. High Issues/Answers
7:00 PM - Advent Service
"Christmas is the day that holds all time together." - Alexander Smith
"Let us have music for Christmas…
Sound the trumpet of joy and rebirth;
Let each of us try, with a song in our hearts,
To bring peace to men on earth." - Mildred L. Jarrell
CHRISTMASEVE 11:00 AM - In Person Worship - N'Soul
4:00 PM - In Person Worship - Ladies' Rejoice
11:00 PM - In Person Worship - Candlelight Service with
Master's Voices
MERRY CHRISTMAS! 10:00 AM - In Person Worship NO 8:00 Service Today
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!
Don't miss LCM's annual CHRISTMAS CANTATA
featuring musical peformances by:
Master's Voices
Master's Ringers
God's House Band
N'Soul
Guest Soloist Tim Koll
&
The Conant High School Chamber Choir
THIS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18TH
10:00 AM
All are welcome! Bring a friend!
"4 For Food" Sunday
Please mark the following date on your calendar for our food pantry collection:
THIS 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 At This Time***
Coffee - Regular & Decaf (Small Containers) Rice Pasta Sauce
Other Items Always Needed:
Pancake Mix & Syrup Rice Pasta Canned beans (esp. BBQ) Peanut Butter & Jelly Paper towels Toilet Paper Shampoo
Toothbrushes Toothpaste
Any items, however, are greatly appreciated!
Master's Christian Preschool
and
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
have teamed up again to bring us
TWO opportunities
to raise funds for MCP!
MONDAY, JANUARY 9TH "Dine-out" at the Lou's in Carol Stream or Bloomingdale and MCP will receive 20% of total sales on every order received for CARRY OUT or DELIVERY
Use CodeFUNDMCP23or mention the fundraiser when placing your order!
FRIDAY, JANUARY 13TH Orders for Frozen Pizza COUPONS are due! $13 per coupon Can be redeemed at ANY area Lou Malnati's for ONE 9" Frozen pizza Sausage, Pepperoni, Cheese or Spinach Valid for 6 months
Informational flyers and order forms for both fundraisers are on the table in Fellowship Hall!
Contact Nicole Murphy with any questions!
630-665-3632
cna0320@yahoo.com
Thank you for your support!
"LCM MUSICIANS' CORNER"
LCM Master Music & Worship Schedule Through December 2022
"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!!
Wednesday 12/21 Immediately following the NOON Service **This will be our Christmas Party!** Please bring a "White Elephant" gift if you would like to participate in a fun exchange!
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 meetings TBD.
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
