July 20, 2017

Ask The Question

We ran out of time for a number of questions asked in worship on May 14th. Here is the third installment on responses to those questions.

What is the purpose of the complicated dietary restrictions of Orthodox Jews and Muslims?

The dietary code of Judaism, Kashrut, is one of the pillars of Jewish religious life and virtually every aspect of eating and preparing food implicates some Jewish dietary law. The dietary code of Islam distinguishes between halāl, lawful, and harām, unlawful, foods; these laws have both similarities and differences from Kashrut, but is equally important to the followers of Islam. Why? By following a specific dietary code, one is forced to remember to act out one’s faith every day. By following a specific dietary code – especially...click for more


This Week:

Saturday 7/22: Boundary Waters Trip (return 7/31)

Sunday 7/23: Worship at 10:00 am, Fellowship at 11:15, OA at 7 pm

Monday 7/24: Hooks & Needles at Mary Forester's Home at 7:00 pm, AA for under 30s at 7 pm, AA at 8 pm
Friday 7/28: OA at 9:00 am, Be Still and Know 12 Step at 4 pm, Alanon at 7:30
Saturday 7/29: Saturday Meals Program at 8 am, Kindermusik at 8 am
Sunday 7/30: Worship with Baptism at 10 am, Fellowship at 11:15, Ameya Pawar Town hall at 6:30 pm, OA at 7 pm
Ecumenical Worship Service
As part of La Grange's Endless Summer Celebration, the La Grange Churches will meet at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 6 at Gordon Park. Fantastic music, a combined choir, and a lot of energy will buzz together!
Messy Church
Messy Church will be August 6th at 4:30 pm. Our theme this month is Who is God? Come and have a great time and grow in faith and in your love of others on the journey. 
4:30-5:15pm: Crafts and Stories
5:15-5:30pm: Celebration
5:30-6:00: Dinner
School Supply Drive
The LeaderShop is collecting school supplies and they need three ring binders (1" or 1-1/2"), pens, pencils, folders, and dry erase markers. The supplies go to students in our community whose families cannot afford them.  Click here for a list of more supplies.
Musical Events
Oh Jonah!  One performance only!
Friday, August 4 at 7pm in the sanctuary.  

 

The Salt Creek Chamber Orchestra will be presenting Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Riders to the Sea and Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi  on August 12 at 7:30pm at First United Methodist Church, 100 W. Cossitt Ave.  Ryan Cox is playing Schicchi.  Ticket info here.
Women's Retreat 
The Annu al Women's Retreat will be August 12th and 13th at Diamond Lake in Michigan. The Theme is Resistance, Insi stence, and Joy. Sign up in the Founders' Room. Click here for a PDF with more event details.
Tutors Needed / Adult Literacy Training
Volunteers are needed for School and Tutors on Wheels Adult Literacy/English as a Second Language program. Full article.
Volunteer
CALL FOR CLEANERS!
Its time to go clean our toys in the nursery and sanctuary. If you are able to help with this please let Sylvia know.

SENDING CARDS, SHOWING LOVE
Anyone interested in participating in pastoral care through card showers or reaching out to members of the congregation, please email or call  Carly or the  main office .

Craft Fair 2017 - Save The Date!
October 21st is the Church Craft Fair from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Check out the FCCLG website to become a volunteer or sign up for a table. Call Dave Bryant at 708-352-3034 for more details.
  Fundraising For FCCLG
Give back to FCCLG when you shop on Amazon! Click here
  Prayer is at the heart of our relationship with God. Please lift these friends, family, and members in your prayers.
Ojo Adedji, seeking asylum in the U.S., whose court hearing has been postponed to August 2nd.

Emil and Maria Balz. Renee Bryant’s friend Melissa, diagnosed with breast cancer.

Angie Crees, Olivia Hein’s sister.

Joyce Hagen-McIntosh’s nephew who is going through a challenging time.

Prayers for the family and friends of Ann Harris, mother of Gail Harris Schmidt, grandmother of David and  Michael, who died on July 13th.

Petra Palmer’s granddaughter’s friend Summer who is having chemotherapy for leukemia.

Prayers for Tom Pitman, who has recently been diagnosed with cancer.

Sherri Ries’ brother John, for continued recovery and patience.

Nancy Coleman’s friend Sharon Veltre, who was recently diagnosed with cancer.

Those living in fear and without hope, and those who use fear to control others.