First Saint Paul's Chicago - The Messenger - September October 2019

September/October 2019
MessengerThe

The newsletter of First Saint Paul’s
Evangelical Lutheran Church

Recap of First Saint Paul’s Summer Events

Collector Car Show

We are grateful to Nick Covello and family, all the other volunteers and friends, car enthusiasts who
shared their cars and time and all those who enjoyed this year’s event on July 14.

Save the date for next year’s show—July 12, 2020!

Church Picnic

This year’s August 25th picnic was a record-setting event with over 110 attendees spending the late
morning and early afternoon enjoying good food and camaraderie. We would like to thank all those
who provided pot-luck dishes and give special thanks to the hard working set-up, clean-up, kitchen and
grilling crews that toiled to make this year’s picnic a success. We look forward to the next picnic and to
a repeat of the cool weather we all enjoyed.

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FIRST SAINT PAUL’S SERVICES OF WORSHIP Board of Elders
EVANGELICAL Howard Ansorage
Sundays Doug Harkness
LUTHERAN CHURCH 9:30AM Christine Lutze
Wednesday Morning Communion Susan Morgan
First Saint Paul’s, David Rogner, Chair*
established in 1846, is the oldest 7AM
HOLY COMMUNION Board of Trustees
Lutheran Church in Chicago. Michael Cacicio, Co-chair*
The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod Celebrated every Dwight Deppen
was founded when historic meetings Sunday morning Susan Gaiser
Todd Webb
were held here in 1847. ELECTED CHURCH OFFICERS Ethan Werkmeister, Co-chair*
Eric White
1301 N. LASALLE DRIVE * Voting member of Church Council
CHICAGO, IL 60610 Deacons
312.642.7172 Chairman* Buff Bethlen, Chair*
www.fspauls.org Gavin Morgan Tom Bohac
Liz Lassiter
CHURCH STAFF Vice Chairman* Bryant Rosenwinkel
Susan Rosborough April Szymanski
The Rev. Dr. Thomas R. Johnson
[email protected] Recording Secretary Nominating Committee
Barbara Webb Amy Harkness
Mrs. Marlo Schulz-Kittl Mark Knoblauch
Dir. Family Ministry & Outreach Assistant Recording Secretary John Mason
[email protected] Valerie Stodden Tim Mueller
Mike Schubert
Steven Wente Treasurer* Hannah Werkmeister
Cantor Bryan Schneider
[email protected] COMMITTEE/GROUPS
Assistant Treasurer CHAIRS/CONTACTS
Margaret Danilovich Cheryl Kobetsky
Associate Cantor Altar Guild
[email protected] Financial Secretary Sandy Lawrence
Jan Seefeldt
Anna Albrecht Communion Assistant Coordinator
Church Secretary Assistant Financial Secretary Sue Wente
[email protected] Arlene Dahm
Community Meals
Cindy Goers Membership Secretary Arlene Dahm
Financial Advisor Gretchen Randall Brian Schaeffer
[email protected] Sandy Wilborn
Chair, Board of Christian Education*
Sandy Wilborn Peter Wirtala Concordia Cemetery
Security John Stodden
[email protected] Chair, Board of Stewardship*
Asa Carter Human Resources Committee
Susan Rosborough
Chair, Board of Evangelism & Outreach*
Tom Randall Liturgical Arts
Darlene Fahrenkrog
Chair, Board of Social Ministry*
Brian Schaeffer Lutheran Home
Susan Rosborough
Chair, Board of Worship & Music*
Janette Ramirez Wunder’s Cemetery
Richard Schanze
Chair, Board of Deacons*
Buff Bethlen

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What do prayer and sleep have in common?
Both are a monumental waste of time.
So would say our hurried lives.
So would say our crowded days.

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What do prayer and sleep have in common?

Every breath is a gift.
Sleep is surrender into the hands of our Creator.

Prayer is communion with our Sustainer.
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The German reformer Martin Luther said, “I have so much to do
today that I shall spend the first three hours in prayer.”
We are called to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5.17). We spend hours each day asleep. It is
recommended by health professionals that we sleep away a third of our lives (8 hours per day). I
believe a biblical understanding of prayer and sleep will forever transform the way we think and live.

This fall we begin a series on prayer in Adult Bible Class on Sundays
at 11AM. We will frame our discussion around the prayer Jesus
taught his disciples, commonly called The Lord’s Prayer, with many
references to prayer throughout the Bible. During Advent, we will
look at sleep from a biblical perspective. The Bible, Luther’s writings,
and our liturgy are surprisingly rich with truths about sleep. My hope
and prayer is that we will never look at our lives the same in light of
God’s astounding grace and that we would continue to grow into a
prayerful Church family that finds her peace and rest in the finished
work of Christ.

Yours in Christ,

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Fall Nurturing the Faith Opportunities at First Saint Paul’s

SUNDAYS, 11AM
Toddlin' to Jesus: Designed for ages infant to 4 years old, these brief 20-minute programs feature
Bible stories geared towards the youngest among us. We welcome parents to share the experience with
their little ones, and to view it as an opportunity to learn how to talk with their young kids at home
about Jesus and the many lessons the Bible has for children and families.

Kindergarten through Elementary: We follow the Spark Sunday School Rotations
curriculum for children in first through fifth grade as well. These programs follow a similar
comprehensive Bible-based approach designed to encourage these elementary-age children to
learn and grow in their faith through Bible stories, music, games and activities.

Junior and Senior High: We will be exploring the Bible in more depth as we study various
books of the Bible and topics of interest for our teens. Students will learn how to explode her/
his Bible to find out how to apply God’s Word to his/ her daily lives using two great resources,
The Bible Project and YouthSource sponsored by LCMS Youth Ministries.

Adult Bible Forum: Each Sunday morning following a brief time of fellowship and
refreshments, the adults among us gather in the lounge for presentations lead by Pastor
Johnson, members of First Saint Paul's and community leaders. Each session, focused on
connecting our lives with the truths found in God's Word, are opportunities to nurture our faith
through lively discussions involving deeper faith and life issues. We gain insight through Bible
study, from past and present theological scholarship, and from the sharing of each other's life
experiences.

Other Faith Nurturing Opportunities

Brown-Bag Bible Study W E D N E S D A Y S , 1 2 P M
Looking for an uplifting way to spend one lunch hour each week? This small group enjoys the
fellowship and faith nurturing opportunity of a guided discussion through individual books of
the Bible with Pastor Johnson. Many of us bring our own lunch and the occasional treat to share
with the rest of the group. Our current study is the book of Revelation. Contact Pastor Johnson
through the church office at 312.642.7172 for more information.

Book Club W E D N E S D A Y S , 7 P M B E G I N N I N G S E P T E M B E R 2 5

This bi-weekly book club delves into rich texts on a variety of subjects throughout the year. The
purpose of book club is to gather for fellowship and a guided discussion on topics relevant to our faith
journey; what it means to be a disciple (follower of Jesus); to encourage each other to ask questions
and grow as a Christian integrator (someone who is working on his or her own integrative journey of
faith). We will explore The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis beginning September 25.

Books can be purchased on line or at church while supplies last. Contact Marlo Schulz-Kittl
Call 312.642.7172 or email [email protected] and speak with Marlo Schulz-Kittl.

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UPCOMING ADULT BIBLE FORUM SERIES WITH PASTOR JOHNSON—

SUNDAYS, 11AM

September 15 – October 27: The Lord’s Prayer
November 3: Dr. David Rogner will lead Bible study
November 10: The Lord’s Prayer
November 24: Begin “Sleep from a Biblical Perspective”

This summer we explored 10 parables of Jesus and learned how Jesus proclaimed the good news of the
kingdom of God to nurture and teach His disciples and us how to live and serve one another and our
neighbors. Copies of these summer lessons are available at church or electronically upon request. Please
email Marlo at [email protected] to get electronic copies.
Our journey continues as we kick off fall programs Sunday, September 8. Come join us as “We welcome
you to be at home among us.” During 9:30 AM worship we will commission the new leaders for council
and church boards, as well as our teachers and university student interns. Following fellowship, a
congregational meeting will share plans for the upcoming year, our children and youth will pack school
kits for Lutheran World Relief and continue to Dig into God’s Word together.

Meet Anna, New Church Secretary

Anna Albrecht graduated from Concordia University Wisconsin in 2008 with a
degree in music education. After teaching for 5 1/2 years, she worked as an
administrative assistant in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s
Communications Department until August 2019 when she became the part-time
church secretary at First Saint Paul's. Anna enjoys playing her violin and spending
time outdoors with her husband Brian.

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National Youth Gathering Recap

Thank you, First Saint Paul’s Family, for supporting this faith growth experience. Here are some highlights from
students and chaperones who attended the National Youth Gathering for The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.

Henry’s Highlights
Going into the Gathering, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I could have been either a participant or
a YAV (young adult volunteer), and I’m so glad that I choose to be a YAV. The people on my team
were absolutely amazing and so nice. One of the highlights from my time at the Gathering is
anytime I had a chance to hang out with my teammates: eating meals together, sitting together
at the mass events and especially doing our team devotions together. Our team helped to run the
recreational area, which was all the sports. One of my highlights was during the morning shift
and toward the end of the Gathering when we had the chance to play some of the sports ourselves
with each other and some other YAVs. One of my key takeaways from the Gathering and its theme of Real.
Present. God. is the fact that God is indeed present. He is present through the people around you and their
actions. This was also apparent to me because at the end of every day, we talked about moments during the day
where we could see God’s presence. This was also echoed in many of the stories told by the speakers during the
mass events, and I also found this true with the incredible group of people I met and worked with during my time
as a YAV.

Lucy’s Highlights
I loved getting closer with my friends on this trip! I learned a lot about everyone that went
and I feel like I made personal connections with both God and my friends. I am so glad
that I went on this trip with the people that I did! One of the highlights of the gathering
was when we had glow stick night. The whole stadium was wearing glow sticks, and it
really was amazing to see so many people worshiping God together! During the Gathering,
I learned just how great of an impact God has on people. From listening to stories and
going to seminars, I saw how truly great God is. There are so many ways of expressing your love towards God,
and I thought that was a really cool thing to see during the trip. The whole experience was incredible and one I
will never forget. And, I saw Henry!!!
Gracie’s Highlights
I had a really great experience at the gathering. My cousin Catherine came with, which of course
was a big highlight for me because she lives all the way in Washington State. As well as getting
to spend time with her, my grandma (who lives there in Minnesota near the Gathering) helped
out with breakfast for our whole group which was great. Another highlight for me for sure was
being in such a big stadium with 22,000+ other people who all believe the same thing as me. It
was amazing to feel God’s love and connect with such a huge group of strangers in a really
unique way. I loved being in the stadium with the lights and the music and praising Jesus with
my friends. I got a lot closer to my friends as well as God and it was a really neat experience.

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Avery’s Highlights
NYG was an amazing experience completed with seminars, Bible study, singing songs, laughing
constantly and above all (literally) praising God. Personally, I love listening to the different
seminars and discussing them afterwards. Getting closer to the girls was a great experience as well
as the TobyMac concert which was awesome! Overall, NYG was one of the greatest experiences I’ve
ever been a part of and I can't wait to go to Houston either as a YAV or a participant!

Grace’s Highlights
I had a great time at the National Youth Gathering! First of all, it was awesome to spend 4
days with some of my closest friends who I don’t get to see that often. We also met people
from all over the country, and it was really fun to get to know them and hang out throughout
the Gathering. But more importantly, it was so cool to be surrounded by literally 22,000+
other people who believed the same thing as me. My favorite part was probably the mass gatherings, especially
when everyone was worshiping together. WOW, so powerful. The sessions were also an amazing part of the
gathering. I loved how there were so many topics taught by so many different people. Overall, NYG was such a
unique experience that I am so glad I got to be a part of!

Catherine’s Highlights
I loved the mass gatherings…it was so much fun praising God with 22,000+ other youth and all of
us screaming and having so much fun. Volunteering for Feed My Starving Children was also great
because you felt like you were really giving back to the community. It was a sense of fulfillment and
joy that you can’t find elsewhere. Another big highlight was the 5K run. It was hard but it was really
fulfilling once I finished knowing that I challenged myself and pushed through.

Marlo’s Highlights
I could not imagine NYG 2019 being any better! I enjoyed being part of this experience
with Laurie and each of our young ladies (Henry, too). I am grateful: For our First Saint
Paul’s family for the love, support and encouragement. For the parents who encouraged
their son and daughters to try this event, planned fundraisers, participated by watching
live streaming NYG events and checked in with their teens throughout our experience. To our Heavenly Father
who made all of this possible. 115,036 steps and surviving the 5K run. Laughed, worshiped, served, sang, danced,
rocked out to TobyMac (with Avery), met Grandma Phyllis, attended seminars and spent countless hours talking
and listening to each other’s stories. God is real and present and moving His Church toward glory.
Laurie’s Highlights
I truly enjoyed the time I spent with Marlo and these amazing high school girls! We had open and
honest conversations about our faith and lives, laughed together, and enjoyed praising God with
thousands. The closing service was definitely my favorite memory, combining contemporary
worship with the beautiful music of the Wind Symphony and Choir was unreal! I was also delighted
to see so many of my college classmates and members of my childhood congregation. I also loved
attending the sessions we were able to. From a comedian with a great message to a thoughtful
discussion on racism in the church, I enjoyed the thoughtful reflection and am still thinking hard
about many of these topics. This was my fourth youth gathering and I’m so grateful that I was able to experience
it in this time in my life. Thank you, FSP family, for giving us this gift and making it possible to experience this
amazing event!

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Music News at First Saint Paul’s

Choir Season Begins
The choir season begins on September 8. Rehearsals are a combination of Sunday morning and
selected Saturday rehearsals. We sing approximately 3 times a month. New singers are always
welcome! Please see Steven Wente ([email protected]) for more information.
Christmas Concert at First Saint Paul’s
Rejoice and Be Merry!
First Saint Paul’s annual Christmas Concert will take place Sunday, December 15, at 4:00 pm.
Featuring choir, orchestra, and congregational singing, the program will include a variety of carols
and songs of the seasons. This year marks the centenary of Lutheran hymn writer Jaroslav Vajda and
composer/organist Paul Manz. Their gifts to the church in hymns and musical arrangements are
among the most important of the twentieth century. Several of their works will be heard.
Our title Rejoice and Be Merry comes from an English carol. It is also sometimes called the Gallery
Carol, because the text and tune were found in an old gallery hymn book, that is, a hymnal that would
have been used by the choir in the gallery. The authorship of the carol is unknown.
The Christmas concert is one of the highlights of the season at First Saint Paul’s. A gracious
candlelight reception follows the service. We hope that you will invite friends and neighbors.
You can support the Christmas concert financially through a gift. Four levels of giving are offered.
Your gift for the Christmas concert also supports the string quartet that we have for Christmas Eve.
The Christmas Concert continues only because of the support of many members and friends.
Contributions can be made through the regular envelopes, directly to the church office or online.

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Wunder’s Cemetery News

Wunder’s Cemetery, located at Clark St and Irving Park Ave., is a
historic cemetery whose Board of Directors is drawn exclusively
from voting members of First Saint Paul’s. We have been blessed
with a great group of willing volunteers who come out on specific
Saturday morning “Work Days” to help clean and maintain the
grounds. Watch for upcoming announcements to enjoy some outdoor activity with a
purpose! Special thanks go to John Chaveriat for coordinating these work days for
us, and to Nick Covello (and his truck!) for helping with a recent clean-out of the old
greenhouse. It’s looking so much better!
Wunder’s has also had significant upgrades to our office technology this spring and summer, thanks
to the efforts and support of board member JoAnne Moeller. We are also looking forward to the
delivery of digitized scans of our old record books – hand written ledgers going back 160 years. A
reworked website will be launched in the near future, as well.
A new private mausoleum is planned for construction to begin this
autumn. This beautiful addition to the cemetery is only the second
such structure to be placed on our grounds.
If you are considering making pre-need burial arrangements for
yourself or family, please contact Phoenix McCain on Monday or
Wednesday mornings during our office hours at 773. 525.4038. Lots are still available.

Building on Evangelism

Event attendance, and apparently enjoyment, has been steadily growing. At our recent picnic it was
difficult, as always, to measure attendance, but we do know: at one point all 110 seats were occupied,
people were standing, children were playing games and the kitchen crew was busy, too. A new record.
Folks seemed happy, as well. Many stayed until mid-afternoon, enjoying fellowship. We now hope to
build on this with a popular winter event. Suggestions appreciated. We have enjoyed a steady stream
of visitors, too, using electronic media. Many have become members. For the future we are exploring
other media to carry First Saint Paul’s message of traditional services aimed at a contemporary
audience. More to come on that as soon as possible.

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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

Chicago Marathon: You can participate in the Chicago Marathon
even if you are not a runner! Come cheer on Pastor Johnson and the
other runners from FSP’s corner and serve refreshments to
spectators beginning at 7AM. Volunteers can contribute baked goods
and or pass out coffee and treats. Bring your baked goods to church
in individually portioned sandwich bags on Sat., Oct. 12 or by 7AM
Sunday. Sign up on the bulletin board today. Contact Sarah Sekki
([email protected]) for more information.
Worship will begin at 11AM.

Open House Chicago: It’s been a few years but we will be participating in Open House Chicago
this October 19 and 20. We are looking for volunteers to help greet guests on both Saturday and
Sunday. If you are interested, please speak to Marlo Schulz-Kittl ([email protected] or 312-642-
7172 ext. 23.)
“The Chicago Architecture Center's Open House Chicago is a free public festival that offers behind-
the-scenes access to more than 250 buildings across Chicago. Explore the hidden gems and
architectural treasures of Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods—all for free. Have you ever walked by a
building and thought, ‘I wish I could see what's inside?’ Now you can. Tour soaring skyscrapers,
repurposed mansions, opulent theaters, exclusive private clubs, private offices and breathtaking
sacred spaces.” https://openhousechicago.org/

Pet Blessing on October 6, 12N, on the Church Patio

God loves all of his creation! That includes the companion animals we love as part
of our households. To celebrate the Feast of St. Francis, the saint revered for his
love of all creation, Pastor Johnson will be happy to bless your pets individually
on Sunday afternoon, October 6, beginning at 12N on the church patio. As a
courtesy to others, pets should be under control at all times by their owners and
must be restrained by a leash or confined to a cage or other enclosure. You are
welcome to bring an offering of canned pet foods to donate to one of the nearby
shelters.

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From the Board of Stewardship

Consecration Sunday is coming November 17

Our stewardship theme for 2019 is God is ever giving — Let gratitude your banner be! It comes from a
new hymn by David Rogner (lyrics) and Jonathan Kohrs (music), “You Saints of God, Glad Voices Raise.” We’ll
be singing this hymn several times during our fall campaign to remind us that God gives us all we need and to
help us to respond in gratitute with contributions of service and money.
On three Sundays leading up to Consecration Sunday Pastor Johnson will help us consider God’s generous love
for us and our spiritual need to respond.

October 20 What has God given you?
November 3 Let us pray: How can I respond to God’s love and generosity to me?
November 10 What commitment to service as part of this faith community will you make for the coming

year?
We will hear God’s word and participate in short activities for all ages during worship that will help us understand
how we can be good stewards. Marlo Schulz-Kittl, our Director of Family Ministry and Outreach, is also preparing
interesting activities to engage you in thinking about stewardship while you enjoy fellowship after these services.
On November 17, we will complete our Plans for Giving, place them in the offering plate, and then the pastor will
consecrate them at the altar. This is the first consecration in Consecration Sunday!
After the service, Chef Dave Sambor of the Polo Café will provide our celebration luncheon. Everyone is invited
to this feast of love. There is no charge. The menu includes some faith community favorites — pork and
sauerkraut, dates wrapped in bacon, mini crabcakes and french toast — as well as a variety of other brunch food.
There will be plenty of vegetarian options.
Toward the end of our meal, Jan Seefeldt, our Financial Secretary, will announce the number of Plans for Giving
commitments we have received and the amount that has been committed for 2020.
We will end our celebration by consecrating our thank-yous and commitments to service in a Prayer Fire on
the patio, the second consecration in Consecration Sunday. As it says in one of our liturgies, “Let my prayers
rise before you as incense…”
Sign-up sheets for the luncheon will be available on the Narthex tables and the bulletin board beginning October
13. You can also call or email the office at [email protected] or respond to an Evite! Do let us know you are
planning to attend. We want to set a place for you at the table!

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Update your contact information NOW! It’s time to

make sure we have your correct address, email, and phone
numbers. There is a lot happening and we want to make sure
we can communicate with you. Use the yellow sheet in your
worship folder and place it in offering plate or email
[email protected] with updated information.

Budget Update

Voters of the congregation approved the 2019 budget with estimated expenses of $445,914. That
means in order to continue our valuable ministry and maintain a balanced budget, we will need
to receive at least $445,914 in contributions in 2019. To meet this goal, contributions need to
average $8,513 per week throughout the year. As of the end of August, weekly contributions
averaged only $6,675. Nonetheless, we are making significant progress toward achieving our
goal.

Contributions and other revenues through the seven months ending August 31 totaled $233,620.
This means that during the last four months of 2019 (18 Sundays), we will need to contribute
$212,294, or an average of $11,794 per week, to meet our target.

While contributions and attendance are typically lower during summer months when many
members are away on vacation, they generally pick up again in the fall as we approach the
Christmas season. Because the budget that we adopted for 2019 anticipates contributions that are
significantly higher than in recent years, we need to maintain our focus on the goal we have set
for ourselves.

These are exciting times at First Saint Paul’s! Witness our expanding ministry and the growing
enthusiasm of our members for participating in opportunities to learn and serve that makes First
Saint Paul’s a vibrant community of believers. So let us all take heart and with prayer and
thanksgiving join together to support the mission and ministry at First Saint Paul’s. As the
original St. Paul wrote in his second letter to the Corinthians (9.6-7): “whoever sows sparingly
will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must
give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or out of compulsion, for God loves a cheerful
giver.”

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Year-end Giving Options Can Include Stock

As we near the end of 2019 and if you are in a position to do so, you may want to consider making a
donation of stock to First Saint Paul’s. You can request your broker to electronically transfer the stock
to FSP’s account. Please contact Financial Secretary Jan Seefeldt ([email protected]) for further
information and directions about making such a donation. Even if you have donated stock to FSP
previously, it is essential that you inform Jan immediately if you are making a new donation this year
so we can ensure that both you and FSP receive maximum credit for your gift.
Also, if you are faced with making a required minimum distribution (RMD) from your IRA or
workplace retirement plan, you may want to consider making a qualified charitable distribution
(QCD) to First Saint Paul’s. Qualified charitable distributions can be taken from your traditional IRA
free of any federal income tax. You should consult your financial advisor or IRS.gov regarding such a
gift.
Keep in mind that all contributions you wish to be credited toward 2019 must be received by
December 31, 2019.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR COMMUNITY MEALS PROGRAM

The First Saint Paul’s Community Meals Program is in great need of
volunteers, both as team leaders and team members. Every Saturday
morning for more than 30 years, we have served a hot, healthy meal to
80 -120 guests in our community, many of whom are often homeless.
First Saint Paul's has supported the program through generous gifts
from members and friends, thereby providing food, supplies, and space
in the fellowship hall. Some of the team leaders and regular volunteers
have moved or retired and the teams need your assistance in order to
continue the program. The time commitment for a team member is 3
½ hours on Saturday mornings, once every 6 weeks from 9AM to
12:30PM to set up, prepare, serve, and clean up. Many of the tasks
require physical energy. The experience is satisfying to volunteers and greatly appreciated by our guests. One
of the volunteers wrote us to say “Vasco and I had a great time at the kitchen on Saturday. We stayed for the
whole time and really enjoyed it. You have a great group of volunteers and the customers were so grateful. It
was truly a pleasure to be a part of it and we’re certain to come back in the future.”
We invite you to volunteer for a Saturday to see firsthand how the program is appreciated by our guests, and
we hope that you will consider joining a team or perhaps becoming a team leader. Please contact Arlene Dahm,
[email protected], for more details on how you can help.

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First Saint Paul’s Calendar of Events

Upcoming Events for September & October

September 8 Fall Kick Off for Sunday School students & teachers
October 6
October 13 Pet blessing, 12 N

October 19 Chicago Marathon, 7 AM
First Saint Paul’s service at 11 AM

Open House Chicago Sacred Spaces, 11 AM – 5 PM

October 20 Open House Chicago Sacred Spaces, 12 PM – 5 PM

October 27 Reformation Sunday, 9:30 AM

Later this Fall/Winter—Save the Dates!

November 17 Consecration Sunday—Catered Stewardship Brunch, 11 AM
November 28 Thanksgiving Day Service, 10 AM
December 8 Children’s Christmas Program, 9:30 AM
December 15 First Saint Paul’s Annual Christmas Concert, 4 PM

December 21 Longest Night Service, 7 PM

December 24 Christmas Eve Service, 7 PM

December 25 Christmas Day Service, 10 AM

December 31 New Year’s Eve Service, 7 PM

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Praying Through the Church Official Acts

BECAUSE WE ARE A CHURCH FAMILY, a community of faith, New Members
we have a concern for one another, a concern that is expressed on Shane Otten
Sunday mornings, as we pray for members of our church family Ed & Shari Krasinski
‘by name’. Maurice Tanter
Allison Warren & Erik, Brooke &
WE PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER remembering the words of St. Paul
the Apostle to Timothy, “I urge then, first of all, that requests, Olin Hemingway
prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone…”
and the promise of our Lord Jesus Christ, “Ask and it will be given Moved without Transfer
to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened Jenee Meier to Carbondale, IL
to you.” Astra Aunina to St. James, Chicago

WE ALSO ENCOURAGE members and friends of the congregation Weddings Abby McMillan &
to make their prayer requests, births, illnesses, deaths, 6.23.19
anniversaries, special occasions for intercession or thanksgiving, Stephen Crawford
known to the pastor, preferably before the Sunday morning
services, but in cases of emergency, right up to the service time. 6.29.19 Thomas Nagy &
Colleen Hoffman
THE FOLLOWING FRIENDS & MEMBERS of our church family
will be remembered in the services of worship during the months 7.27.19 Kristine Kho &
of September & October: Bruce Ackerman II.

September 8: Sarah Beckman; Getachew Betaw and Khalekidan; Buff 8.3.19 Leslie Moeller &
Bethlen; Stella Black; Tom Bohac; Rachel Bogardus; Tom Boisseau; Phillip Gatins
Laurene Boock.
Baptisms Jackson James Thomas
September 15: John & Charlotte Brandenburg; Carolyn Braverman; 6.30.19 & Greyson Dean
Tanner & Samantha Brawley & Brooke; Karen Bressler; Howard Thomas
Bressler; Glenn Brown. Born 3.15.19 to Justin
& Erin Thomas
September 22: Cindy Bruno; Marilyn Bunck; Olga Pierce Busse;
Michael Burkholder & Lorinda Scrogham; Mike Cacicio; Joseph 8.18.19 Samuel William
Cartagena. Rosenwinkel
Born 7.5.19 to Bryant &
September 29: Asa Carter; Peggy & Joe Cassidy; Peter & Joyce Chan, Ellen Rosenwinkel
Patrick and Max; John & Dorothea Chaveriat; Andrew Chaveriat; Clara
& Kevin Chun. The latest modification of our logo stresses
the length of First Saint Paul’s service to
October 6: Bill Clark; Nick Covello, Hayden & Nicholas; Arlene Dahm; the community.
Michael & Margaret Danilovich; Jonathan Dedmon; Momoko Dellming;
Dwight Deppen.

October 13: Christine & Jon DeVries; Neil & Marilyn Dungan; Emily
Edkins; Richard Eisenhardt; Jay Elder; Lance Erickson.

October 20: Paul & Darlene Fahrenkrog; Monique Fields, Italia and
Oswin; Paul & Jane Fish; Stina Fish & Reed Singer, Felix and Zeke; Gary
& Lori Flagler, Harrison and Abigail; Carrie Foreman.

October 27: Todd & Fabiola Frederick and David; Tony Gadomski & Jill
Stemmerman, Sophie and John; Bane & Susan Gaiser; Sally Garneski;
Mike & Elaine Gawlik; Doris Geck-Belovesick and Michael Belovesick.

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FIRST SAINT PAUL’S
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
1301 N LASALLE DRIVE CHICAGO IL 60610
Address Service Requested

SAVE THE DATE!!

FIRST SAINT PAUL’S LUTHERAN CHURCH
1301 NORTH LASALLE DRIVE
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Free Stewardship Luncheon

Sunday, November 17th

11AM in Fellowship Hall

Catered by Polo Café