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Dear CUMC friends
Greetings!
The celebration of Laity Sunday last week was exciting and meaningful.
At worship, we are currently focused on a sermon series featuring our own members' personal faith stories and testimonies. It was indeed a blessing to hear from Christina Sudhakar and Richard Brooke over the past two weeks, and we look forward to hearing more of these moving stories in the coming weeks.
To recap, a week prior we reflected on the persistent faith of a mother and honored the faith role models in our lives. This Sunday, we are going to reflect on early church faith formation and walk back into history to explore the early Christian communities who practiced a radical form of stewardship. Though they were young in their faith in Christ and in their understanding of the gathered community as the body of Christ, Acts 2 gives us a powerful glimpse of the church in its earliest times. I encourage you to read Acts of the Apostles, Chapter 2, in preparation.
In these passages, we see a people united and devoted, attentive to the teachings of the apostles, with volunteers for every task and generous support for the church—sounding much like Christ UMC and many other vibrant communities of today, that are loving boldly, serving joyfully, and leading courageously.
Please join us this Sunday as we learn more about the faith story of the early Christians and the Church.
Peace and Blessings
Pastor Satya.
Join us for worship this Sunday at 10 a.m. 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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Sharing Faith Stories
As the Church around the world navigates changing times and an uncertain future, how might we nurture renewal in our worship and spiritual lives? Cultivating the practice of Sharing Faith stories/Testimonies can be a powerful catalyst for renewal. Stories of how we see God at work in our lives and communities. When we share these stories, we encourage one another, strengthen our faith, and celebrate God’s faithfulness. Together, as the Body of Christ, we can discover renewed hope and become a more vibrant presence within and beyond our communities.
(This is also part of my Doctor of Ministry Thesis Project, in which I began working with the earlier church and I wish to continue with you at Christ UMC).
Plan: Beginning the week of October 11 and continuing through the Thanksgiving season and beyond, we will invite one volunteer each week to share their faith story during worship.
I encourage you to prayerfully consider participating and signing up when the sign-up sheet is available. Your story may encourage and inspire someone else!
You may consider the following focal points in your story:
1. Who taught you about faith? (Was it at home, from your parents/grandparents, or through Sunday school)?
2. How is your faith in Christ nurtured on a daily basis to give hope?(reading Bible, meditating, personal prayer life, attending church).
3.What wonderful things has God done or is doing in your life (testimony part)?
4. How has Christ UMC been inspiring you or nurturing your faith?
Keeping the worship time in mind, let us limit our sharing to under 5 minutes.
Hope you can volunteer to share your story. If it is more convenient for you to record your message rather than speaking in front of people at church, you are very welcome to submit a short video or audio recording of your testimony or story.
We can talk more in person if you have questions or need guidance.
Thank you.
Pastor Satya.
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This Sunday is, "Get Your Toilet Paper to Church Sunday." The last Sunday of each month is our church's designated day to support the Food Pantry. This month we are collecting toilet paper for the 3 pantries. If you have any questions, please see a member of the mission team on Sunday.
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Annual Craft Show
Sunday, Oct 25th
Following Service
Join us for our Annual Craft sale. We will have homemade decorative items for your home and Christmas gifts for your family and friends. Stop by and have a look at the wonderful items created by our creative parishioners.
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Trunk or Treat
Sunday, Oct 25 at 3 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon of fun, favorite costumes, and safe trunk or treating! If you would like to participate by decorating your trunk and handing out candy, please signup in the church lobby.
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Mark your calendars for ICE CREAM!! We are having a fundraiser at Huntley Culvers on Monday, Oct 26th from 4-8 pm. This is a great opportunity to get dinner and help the Missions Team. See the volunteer sign up sheet on the Mission bulletin board to sign up for a shift.
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All Saints Sunday
Sunday, Nov 1
We will remember and honor those who have passed since the last All Saints Sunday. Please submit names & photos of your loved ones to the church office by Thursday, Oct 29.
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Annual
Church Conference
Wed, Nov 4 at 7 p.m.
Please join us for our annual Church Conference. We will approve next year’s budget and nomination of the church leadership. It is also a time to celebrate the ministry we have served together throughout the year.
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Friendsgiving Potluck
Sunday, Nov 15
following service
Good food. Great friends. Grateful hearts. Let us gather to celebrate our fellowship for God’s bounty and guidance. Come with your family and friends and join us for a time of food and fellowship. Please bring your favorite dish to share. You can sign up in the lobby.
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Bethlehem Marketplace
Saturday, Dec 5
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Our 18th annual "Bethlehem Marketplace" will be Saturday, December 5. This event takes a lot of volunteers to put together. Costumes will be provided. Please watch for the sign up poster in the lobby. Together, we will reach out to the community. Thanks for your support!
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The Mission’s Committee is currently looking for a volunteer to serve as co-chair and support our chair, Michele Linner. If you are interested and inspired in taking on this role or would like to know more details, please reach out to Michele or Pastor. Thank you.
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Monthly Newsletter
The October 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 October newsletter.
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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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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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This October, we are having a TP (toilet paper) drive for all three food pantries. Each Sunday, we are encouraging you to bring toilet paper to support our local food pantries. We will then distribute the TP at the end of the month to the three food pantries we support (Algonquin/LITH, Crystal Lake and Grafton).
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). 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
| | | October | November | | October 4 - Mindy Z & Linda R | November 1 - | | October 11 - Janet Kleckner | November 8 - | | October 18 - Janet Kleckner | November 15 - Friendsgiving Potluck | | October 25 - Pastor Satya | November 22 - Daisy Santoso | |
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For Dan Holtz who is recovering from a heart procedure
For Larry Fournier who is recovering at Alden Courts of Huntley.
Please feel free to send him cards at
Alden Courts of Huntley
12140A Regency Parkway
Attn: Larry Fournier - Room 112
Huntley, IL 60142
For Elantine Sunderraj's father who is recovering
For Dave Dodge to restore his vision
For Larry Huber who is continuing his healing and recovery at home
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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Bell Choir
Thursday, Oct 22 at 6:30 p.m.
GA Meeting
Thursday, Oct 22 at 7 p.m.
AA Meeting
Saturday, Oct 24 at 7:30 a.m.
Praise Team
Sunday, Oct 25 at 8:45 a.m.
Trunk or Treating
Sunday, Oct 25 at 3 p.m.
GA Meeting
Tuesday, Oct 27 at 7 p.m.
Praise Team Practice
Wednesday, Oct 28 at 7 p.m.
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