 Ronn's Blog
Have you ever laughed out loud at a word? I don't mean that the
word itself was funny, or funny sounding - but at the fact that a
certain word was used? I did, just recently.
I've used the word "discombobulated" for years, even though I
didn't really know its exact meaning. I made the assumption that it
meant things had somewhat come apart.
I had just cleared the security area of the Milwaukee airport - you
know, where you have to take off all your "stuff": shoes, belt
buckle, jacket, cell phone, laptop...it all comes off. As I waited
for my little gray box of matter to make it through the x-ray
machine, I looked up and saw the sign that made me laugh:
"Recombobulation Area". Finally! A designated place where I can put
together all the things that have come apart!
Do you realize that you have such an area available to you every
day? I almost said "every week", obviously thinking of Alpine's
weekly church service. But, in reality, it doesn't take a building,
or singing, or even our fellowship together to provide the
opportunity to recombobulate. You may have a lot of outside
pressures leading to a feeling of discombobulation - that feeling
that it's more than just your "stuff" scrambled in a gray box...it
is your "gray matter" itself! But just one moment of stopping the
anxious thoughts; one moment of changing your focus from the "dis"
to the "re"; one moment of saying a quick prayer and re-connecting
the God that is bigger than any issue, and you can experience
"peace that passes understanding". Recombobulation.
Still makes me laugh. I hope you can find something to laugh about
today as well.
See you Sunday*.
Ronn
*Yes, I will actually be there Sunday! Join me for the next four
weeks as we look at a text that is all about recombobulation:
Colossians 3 - and the renewing of our focus. Also - I'll be
teaching the baptism class after the second service. If you haven't
been baptized yet, don't let another year pass by without taking
this important step!
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 Marriage
Seminar
Saturday, August 14
Would you invest one day to change the course of
your marriage? Last February, Alpine Chapel hosted a special
day-long seminar featuring best-selling author Dr. Gary Chapman
(The Five Love Languages). Addressing vital issues such as
communication, intimacy, and making positive change, Dr. Chapman
made a significant impact on many marriages as he led couples
through a day filled with laughter and learning designed to help us
build the love relationship we all dream of. We think the
information Dr. Chapman presented at that seminar was so important
that we have arranged to present the DVD version of The Marriage You've Always Wanted
right here at Alpine on Saturday, August 14 from 9:00am to 3:30pm.
Tickets are $55/couple or $35/single and includes workbook, lunch,
and a copy of Dr. Chapman's best seller, "The Marriage You've
Always Wanted". Registration is available Sunday in the gym or
online here.
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 Is
it on your calendar?
September 12 is national "Back to Church" Sunday.
You might need to cancel or change schedules, commitments, or
games...but it will be well worth it!
Let's show our community that our passion is gathering to worship
our great God...HE is our top priority!
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Sunday
Schedule - August 1
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Services 9:00 & 10:30 am
Ronn Read: Get Ready, Get Set - "Renewed Focus"
Communion; Benevolence Offering
Noah's Ark Nursery (0 - 24 mos) 9:00 and 10:30 am
Adventure Village (2yrs - preK) 9:00 and 10:30 am
Adventure Village (K - 5th grade) 10:30 am
O2 (Jr. High) 10:30 am - gym
SHIFT (Young Adults) noon
"Last Chance" Baptism Class noon
Lake County Demolition Derby noon
Puerta Del Cielo (Spanish speaking) 2:00 pm
Fusion Church 5:00 pm
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Week-at-a-Glance
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Friday, 07/30
Women's Reflective Retreat (through Saturday) Bellarmine
Retreat House, Barrington
Celebrate Recovery 7:00pm
Saturday, 07/31
Men's Basketball 6:30am
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Tuesday, 08/03
Men's Basketball 8:30pm
Wednesday, 08/04
H2O (Junior High) - "World Record Night" at Alpine -
7:00pm
Financial Peace University 7:15pm at Foglia YMCA
Thursday, 08/05
MOPS Playdate 9:00am at Heron Creek Forest Preserve, Long
Grove
SHIFT (Young Adults) 7:00pm
Friday, 08/06
Dads/Kids Campout 3:00pm (through 3:00pm Saturday) Chain O'
Lakes State Park
Celebrate Recovery 7:00pm
Saturday, 08/07
Men's Basketball 6:30am
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Financial
Update
Estimated giving needed
by August 31 (end of Alpine's fiscal year) to "break even":
$189,455
Reminder:
This is communion Sunday - remember those less fortunate by making
a contribution to our Benevolence Offering over and above your
regular gift.
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Demolition
Derby
CA$H to CRA$H
The votes are in; the people have
spoken. The race went down to the wire, but we have our
driver!
The final tally:
Adam Brown 281
Mark Ritter 268
Tony Markowski 40
Janie Read 32
Tim Kompass 30
Zack Brown 22
Nick Mancini 19
Kim Truong 10
Thank you to everyone who supported the Alpine Men's Ministry with
your votes!
Attend the 9:00 service this Sunday, and then head up to the Lake
County Fairgrounds (Midlothian Rd & Petersen Rd). Traffic will
be bad, so don't expect to be able to make it for the 12:00 race
time if you wait until the end of second service.
Admission details can be found here. Notice - no credit cards accepted at
the admission gate!
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Dads/Kids
Campout
Dads & Kids
Campout
August 6-7
Chain O' Lakes State
Park
Treat your kids to an overnight nature adventure. We learn outdoor
skills with the help of Scoutmaster Mark Balog; enjoy a bonfire
& hayride; cook out; and just enjoy God's creation with our
friends. This is a great way to introduce your younger kids to the
fun of camping! Cost is just $15.00 per person - such a deal!
You need to bring: Tent, sleeping bags, lawn chairs, and bug spray.
We'll supply all the food, cooking and dining gear, firewood, and
fun.
Sunday registration has ended; online registration still available
here.
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Sunday:
Last Chance!
This Sunday at noon Pastor Ronn will
be holding a "Last Chance" baptism class in preparation for our
August 29 Celebration. If you are a follower of Jesus and have
never taken this important step, head downstairs to the Cafe right
after 2nd service. It's your final opportunity to get on the list
of those being baptized this year...don't miss it!
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