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Join our worship in person this Palm Sunday morning at 10 a.m., and you can watch the live-streamed service at home as well via the church website or Youtube channel.
Click here to sign in your attendance on the website. If you have joys or concerns to share, please submit them with your attendance record. It's important for us to know you were with us and stay connected in prayer.
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SPRC Announcement
I am pleased to announce the appointment of our new pastor, who will be joining us beginning July 1. Bishop Dan Schwerin, along with our District Superintendent, Rev. Wendy Hardin Hermann, and the Northern Illinois Conference Cabinet, have appointed Rev. Satya Sudhakar to be the Pastor of Christ United Methodist Church.
Rev. Satya is the Lead Pastor at Ottawa Epworth United Methodist Church since 2021. From 2018-2021, she was the Charge Pastor at Ashton and Franklin Grove United Methodist Church. She completed both her Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry from McCormick Theological Seminary. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Office Management and has also earned a Christian Education Certification. Rev. Satya is originally from India. She is married to Rev. Dr. Solomon Sudhakar. Yes, they are a clergy couple. Rev. Solomon is also being appointed to a new Church within our district – Prairie Central. They have two beautiful daughters, Salomi (26) and Christine (19) and a fur baby Archie (6).
The Staff Parish Relations Committee (Janet K., Gary, Brenda, Bryan and Karen) met with Rev. Satya on Saturday and enjoyed getting to know her strengths and gifts. We talked about how she can support and help our congregation grow, and we’re excited to move forward together. Born and raised in India, she upholds her culture and traditions and deeply values multi-faith, multi-lingual diversity, promoting peace, justice and harmony. We will include more information on Rev. Satya in the upcoming newsletter. As we welcome our new Pastor, we invite the congregation to help make this transition smooth by offering grace, patience, and open hearts. Simple things like introductions, encouragement, and prayers will go a long way. Together, we can help create a warm and supportive start for this new chapter.
I will be available after service for any questions you may have on Rev. Satya and this transition. Click here to read Rev. Satya Sudhakar's bio.
Elena Agabin,
Chair of Staff-Parish Relations Committee (SPRC)
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This Sunday is, "Get Your Cans to Church Sunday." The last Sunday of each month is our church's designated day to support the Food Pantry. You can either bring canned good items or make a monetary donation. If you have any questions, please see a member of the mission team on Sunday. Please see the items that are really needed by the food pantries below.
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Algonquin Lake in the Hills Interfaith Food Pantry is seeking valuable volunteers. The food pantry was established in 2000 to meet the growing needs of the underserved. Last year we served 12,105 clients and distributed 287,596 pounds of
food. Our gardens yielded 2,844 pounds of vegetables, herbs, fruits, & flowers. Of which, all was distributed freely. As our growing season approaches, we need volunteers to help feed our clients. Our hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. both outside and in the pantry. The work varies from day to say. We are located on Pyott Road. To contact us visit alithfoodpantry.org and scroll to the bottom. Fill in the contact information and in the message section type “volunteer gardens” or “volunteer other” and submit. You’ll be contacted within a few days. For more info please contact Algonquin/LITH Food Pantry at (847) 854-1904.
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We are looking for donations of pre filled plastic Easter eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28. Please drop off your donations by TODAY. If you don't have time to shop, you can make a donation and we will purchase the eggs for you. Thank you!
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Breakfast with the Bunny
Saturday, March 28
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
We welcome you to join us on Saturday March 28 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. for pancake breakfast with the Easter Bunny! We will also have a Petting Zoo from 10-11am, photos with the Bunny and a egg hunt! Reserve your spot for breakfast. Space will be limited. You can sign up in the church lobby or call/email the church at 847-669-9009 or christumcalgonquin@gmail.com with your RSVPs. This event is open to all. Invite the neighbor kids and your friends!
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Monthly Newsletter
The March Newsletter is available for pick up. You can pick up the newsletter when you are at church. You also have the option to read the newsletter on our website or down below in our "Conference E-news and Newsletters" section. If this does not work for you, we will mail out your newsletter. Please let us know if you would like for us to take you off the mailing list. Click here to read the March newsletter.
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Please talk to the Sound Team if you have difficulty hearing during the worship service. We have hearing devices available for you, and if you're already using a hearing aid with a Bluetooth function, we can make adjustments for you as well.
Stop by the sound booth to get assistance!
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Are you ready for a clean out?
We have a new addition in our parking lot - at the Northeast corner across from the bank. You can drop off gently used soft items. Please see list below. If it is full, do not leave your items outside but donate them at another time. So far we have received $712.45. All donations will go to the mission fund. Thank you!
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Ryan’s Case for Smiles is a national volunteer organization that provides handmade, whimsical pillowcases for children, to help them cope with the stress of their illnesses and injuries.
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If you are interested in sewing children’s pillowcases, for hospitals in our area, please contact Jean Jaderborg 815-508-0497.
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In the month of March we will be collecting for
Grafton Food Pantry.
Items that the Food Pantry is currently in need of due to short supply from the Food Bank and other vendors:
Food Items:
THIS MONTH THEY NEED PEANUT BUTTER!
canned tuna
canned chicken
canned salmon
fresh, canned, or frozen fruit
healthy snacks
juice, tea, applesauce
yogurt, pudding, jello
Personal Care and paper goods:
deodorant, razors, feminine hygiene products
soap, body wash
toilet paper, paper towels, tissues
napkins, paper plates and cups
ANYTHING IS GREATLY APPRECIATED
Alternate to shopping: If you prefer to give a monetary donation, please make the check payable to Christ United Methodist Church. It is very important that you write on the memo line “Food Pantry.”
Drop off pantry items any time during office hours, Tues - Fri, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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You can now make all your donations online. Click here or scan the QR Code. You can also mail the donation to church or use EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer). The Stewardship letter and pledge cards have been mailed out. We ask that you prayerfully consider supporting the ministry of CUMC in the following year. Please bring or mail the filled out pledge card before the end of the year. Thank you! For any assistance, contact Joe Greenwood at josephgreenwood@yahoo.com .
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Please sign up on the calendar (inside the kitchen cupboard door) on a Sunday you would like to furnish a light treat and serve coffee & juice. All supplies except "treats" are at the church.
Thank you, Janet Kleckner
| | | March | April | | March 1 - Linda Riggs | April 5 - | | March 8 - Maurice & Jennifer Pang | April 12 - Sunderraj Family | | March 15 - Enrico & Daisy Santoso | April 19 - Dennis & Bev Vander Vorste | | March 22 - Cooper Family | April 26 - Dave & Bonnie Dodge | | March 29 - Mindy Zeppo |
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For Charlotte Letterle's brother-in-law, Mike, who is being treated for colorectal cancer
For Mike Mullen who is recovering from surgery to treat the pinched nerve in his arm
For Thelma Jones who is at Avondale Estate
For Doug Literski who is recovering from an ablation procedure
For Don Deak who is being treated for AFib
For the Kilberger's friend, Gary, who is suffering with a slow growing blood cancer
For Judy Lantinen's husband, Keith, who had basal cell carcinoma on his leg and prostate cancer
For Linda Mullen's friend's, daughter-in-law, who was taken by ICE
For Lisa Greenwood mother, Patricia English, who is receiving chemo
For Larry Huber who is continuing his healing and recovery at home
For those who are affected by natural disasters throughout the world
For those who struggle with mental health and their families
For our local communities, our nation and our world
For peace and resolution in the Israeli/Palestinian conflict
For the grieving families and communities of gun violence
Prayers for the ceasing of state violence and the protection of all people
For this world that is in need of God's healing touch. Where there is war, bring peace; where there is despair, bring hope; and where there is division, bring unity.
For God's protection over the vulnerable and for wisdom to guide our leaders.
For us to be instruments of God's peace, to treat all people as brothers and sisters.
“Merciful God, hear our prayers!”
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We never pray alone but together as a community. We have a prayer chain, a small group of those who pray for submitted requests throughout the week. Let us pray for our church family, friends, neighbors, and our nation. Let’s draw the circle wider. Contact the pastor to join.
If you would like to keep your prayer request in beyond 2 weeks, we would appreciate if you contact the office with an update.
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Joyful Ringers
Thursday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m.
GA Meeting
Thursday, March 26 at 7 p.m.
AA Meeting
Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 a.m.
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Sunday, March 28 at 9:30 a.m.
Praise Team
Sunday, March 29 at 8:45 a.m.
Mission Meeting
Sunday, March 29 following service
Easter Choir
Sunday, March 29 following service
Praise Team Practice
Sunday, March 29 following service
GA Meeting
Tuesday, March 31 at 7 p.m.
Maundy Thursday Service
Thursday, April 2 at 7 p.m.
Office Closed
Friday, April 3
Good Friday Service
Friday, April 3 at 7 p.m.
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Website: www.gocumc.org
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(847) 669-9009
Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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