E-News September 3, 2026

Worship

Our reflection for this Sunday focuses on the power and authority given to each individual!

 

Consider the story of Pharaoh, the powerful king of Egypt, who issued an edict to the midwives commanding them to destroy the baby boys of Hebrew women upon birth due to his own insecurities. Despite having relatively little authority in comparison, the midwives used their position and expertise in childbirth to choose a different path. Risking their own lives, they chose to fear God rather than submit to their ruler, ultimately using their influence to save innocent lives. Shiphrah and Puah “precisely are the people, matriarchs who use the power available to them to act for life and goodness in the face of oppression”. Discipleship Min.


I look forward to reflecting more on this message together this Sunday—specifically on the power and authority given to each of us as disciples of Jesus Christ, and how faithfully we can use that influence to do good rather than harm.



May the Lord open our hearts and minds by the power of the Holy Spirit, that, as the Scriptures are read and His Word proclaimed, we may hear with joy what the Spirit says to us for the week’s journey.


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. 

Monthly Newsletter

The September 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 September newsletter.

Grace Sightings

Sunday, August 30 Service

Around the Parsonage

Sunday, August 23 Service

Upcoming Events

Youth Group

Sunday, Sept 13 at 4 p.m.


Come meet your friends and learn and share a great time of fellowship on Sunday, September 13 at 4 p.m.



CROP Hunger Walk

Crystal Lake, Illinois

Sunday, October 4 at 1 p.m.

Let us come together as a community to end hunger one step at a time. Help us to raise funds to provide life saving support, tools and programs that will help families feed themselves. Consider joining the walk and/or making a donation. See Debbie Thomas to sign up or make a donation. Click here to sign up or make a donation.

Annual Craft Show

Sunday, Oct 11th and 18th

Following Service

Start your engines, oops I mean sewing machines, knitting needles and glue guns. The Annual Craft Show is coming up in October and we need items to sell!  Any items you wish to donate will be appreciated.

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 watch for the signup in the church lobby.

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.

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!

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!




Connect

Join the small group meetings and stay connected.

Contact these leaders to participate. 


...Wednesday Spirituality Group at 9 a.m.

...Linda Mullen

...mullen520@comcast.net

..

...Thursday Bible Study at 10 a.m. ***Summer Break***

...Lisa Greenwood 

...lisajoegreenwood@yahoo.com

. .Amy Doyle
...amybryandoyle@aim.com 

..

...Saturday Men’s Group at 7:30 a.m. 

...Bryan Doyle

...amybryandoyle@aim.com 


...Praise Team & Bell Choir 

...Becky Kock

...bkock@yahoo.com

Missions

In the month of September 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.

Give

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. Thank you! For any assistance, contact Joe Greenwood at josephgreenwood@yahoo.com .

 

In Other News...

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

September

October

September 6 - Pastor Satya

October 4 - Mindy Zeppo

September 13 - D&B Vander Vorste

October 11 -

September 20 - D&B Dodge

October 18 -

September 27 - Jean Jaderborg

October 25 -



Prayers of the People

Prayers of Intercession

For Bev Vander Vorste who broke her wrist

For Jim Goelitz who is now home after over three weeks in the hospital from complications

For Amy Huibregtse's friends, Rodd Eisaman, who was recently diagnosed with colon cancer, and Mark Downing who was just diagnosed with prostate cancer.

For Dave Dodge to restore his vision

For Don Deaks who is recovering from surgery

For Charlotte Letterle's brother-in-law, Mike, who is being treated for colorectal cancer

For the Kilberger's friend, Gary, who is suffering with a slow growing blood cancer

For Lisa Greenwood's mother, Patricia English, who is receiving infusion treatments

For Larry Huber who is continuing his healing and recovery at home

For all the vicitms of the Tibet and Nepal flooding and mudslide

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 the people and communities who are affected by the Midwest storms

For all those victims and areas affected by the earthquake in Southern Japan
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or 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!”

Praying without Ceasing

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.

Weekly Meetings

GA Meeting

Thursday, Sept 3 at 7 p.m.


AA Meeting

Saturday, Sept 5 at 7:30 a.m.


Praise Team

Sunday, Sept 6 at 8:45 a.m.


Praise Team Practice

Sunday, Sept 6 following service


GA Meeting

Tuesday, Sept 8 at 7 p.m.



Conference Events

2026 NIC Youth Fall Retreat

for Middle School and High School students (6th to 12th grade)

Sept. 25-27

Camp Timber-lee, East Troy, WI

Cost:$180, with a $50 non-refundable deposit

Registration info: https://niumc-reg.brtapp.com/2026NICFallYouthRetreat

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