half day program, meeting from 9 a.m. until noon. Our three congregations will be providing all the leadership. This is always such a great program. Please make sure you sign up your children (or grandchildren), and if at all possible, sign them up ahead of time. Encourage their friends to have their parents sign them up too. The cost is only $5 per child this year. We are coming along well with volunteers and donations, but still need to fill some slots. Please check the boards and sign up. Join us for the VBS program on Thursday, June 13, at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church. The Northern Illinois Synod Assembly will be held at Augustana College, Rock Island, June 14-15. Jim Stevens, Ruth Ann Hoehn and I will be voting members from First Lutheran. Please pray for the Holy Spirit’s guidance for this gathering. The first of three Pancake Breakfasts planned by Lutheran Men in Mission for the summer will be held June 9th. The other two dates are July 14th and August 11th. Join us for great food and fellowship. I want to encourage you to head to Sandwich High School, June 21st-22nd, starting at 6 p.m. for the Relay for Life and support Edie’s Team First. Relay for Life is such a wonderful event of compassion and courage! Edie’s Team First is such a vital group, and I am so proud and thrilled that they are part of First Lutheran. In mid-July some of our youth and adult sponsors will go on a Mission Trip. Your support for the youth through bake sales, Lenten suppers and Easter breakfast help make this and so much more possible. Thank you all so much!   Pastor Bruce

Starting Saturday, June 1, we will go to our Summer Worship Schedule - 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 9 a.m. on

Sundays. For the past several years we have used the same service format at both worship times. This year we will be trying something different. Most weeks we will have two different services, one our traditional service and the other a more contemporary service. We will be trying some different styles of contemporary services. We will also try holding some of the contemporary services in the Fellowship Hall. Most weekends over the Summer we will have the contemporary service on Saturday evening and the traditional service on Sunday morning. However, we will have a few contemporary services on Sunday morning over the Summer (with a traditional service on those Saturdays). In the story of Pentecost people from many nations and languages are drawn to Jesus disciples because “in our own languages we hear them speaking about God's deeds of power.” (Acts 2:11) With our contemporary services we hope to enable more people to experience the Gospel in styles of music and visual presentations that are familiar to them. Our intention is to work to help people have opportunities to worship using styles they find most meaningful. I want to be clear that we will be trying some different things this Summer to see how they go. Depending on what we learn over the Summer we will decide then how we want to move forward. “Everywhere Fun Fair” Vacation Bible School will be held June 10-14. Once again this year we will have our joint VBS with the Methodist and Baptist churches. Again this year VBS will be a

VOLUME 26, ISSUE 6

JUNE/JULY 2013 The Anchor INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

F IRST LUTHERAN CHURCH PLANO, ILLINOIS

Pastor’s Corner Sympathy, New Baby!, Thank you, Anniversary Open House, Summer Library News, Scripture Readings, Bike show, Quilters photo

2/3

Recipe, Youth Director News, Summer Food Program, Prayer List, Prayer Chain info

4/5

Book Club, Offering, Pancakes, LMM Cookout, Women’s Bible Study, Golden Harevesters, June Calendar

6/7

June Volunteers, July Calendar

8/9

July Volunteers, June Birthday & Anniversaries, June Prayer List

10/11

July Birthday & Anniversaries, July Prayer List, Team First News

12/13

Council Notes, ‘Portrait of a Father’, Sunday School Snippets

14/15

The Scripture Readings

for June & July

can be found on Page 3.

VOLUME 26, ISSUE 6 PAGE 2

 

Peggy Gilbertson was called to be with our Father on May 1, 2013. Services were held here at First Lutheran on May 7th. Our deepest sympathy to Peggy’s family & friends; please keep them

in your prayers.

We also extend sympathy to Eric Gwilt and his family on the sudden death of Eric’s mother, Janice Marie Gwilt, on Saturday, May 4th, 2013. Her funeral was Wednesday, May 8th. Our prayers are with the Gwilt family at this difficult time. Jim Smith unexpectedly passed from death to eternal life on May 15, 2013. Services were held here at First Lutheran on May 18, 2013. Our deepest sympathy to Staci, Stephanie, Rachel and Clare. Please keep the family and friends in your prayers.

50th Anniversary Celebration!

Virgil and Jane (Benson) Hyte of Plano will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at First Lutheran Church of Plano on Saturday, June 1st, 2013 from 1:00-4:00p.m.

Virgil and Jane were married on June 1, 1963 at First Lutheran Church of Plano.

Their children are Eric (Leslie) and Sue Hyte. Grandchildren are Dakota (Kate Dempsey) Malert, Keiran, Eleanor and Isabel Hyte. They have been blessed with one great-grandchild, Candice. Please omit gifts.

Congratulations to Eric & Becky Gwilt on the birth of their new baby boy, Jaxon Christopher. Jaxon made his appearance at 12:06 AM on May 15, weighing 9 lbs 2oz & 20.5” long. Mom, Baby & Daddy are doing well!  

Thank you to everyone who sent cards and birthday wishes to help me celebrate my 90th birthday. You made this day very special for me. God bless you, Ann Hagemann (member )

NOTICE: See Page 4 for info about the “Free Meals for Plano Kids” this Summer.

SUMMER LIBRARY NEWS

A good way to enjoy summer is to take a good book and a cold drink outdoors and relax. Whether you are on your patio, on the beach, or in a hammock in your backyard, thee are many books in our library for you to enjoy.

New to our shelves is “Sleep Toward Heaven” by Amanda Eyre Ward. This novel takes place during a hot Texas summer and centers around three women: a serial killer on death row, a doctor in New York, and a recent widow in Austin. How fate draws these women’s lives together makes for a great read. It will make you think about the death penalty, forgiveness and faith.

Also new are two books by your favorite authors: “A Sister’s Test” by Wanda Brunstetter and “Another Homecoming” by Janette Oke and T. Davis Bunn.

THE ANCHOR PAGE 3

Readings for June 2013

6/2/2013 1 Kings 8:22-23, 41-43 Psalm 96:1-9 Galatians 1:1-12 Luke 7:1-10

6/9/2013 1 Kings 17:17-24 Psalm 30 Galatians 1:11-24 Luke 7:11-17

6/16/2013 2 Samuel11:26—12:10,

13-15 Psalm 32 Galatians 2:15-21 Luke 7:36—8:3

6/23/2013 Isaiah 65:1-9 Psalm 22:19-28 Galatians 3:23-29 Luke 8:26-39

6/30/2013 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21 Psalm 16 Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Luke 9:51-62

Readings for

July 2013

7/7/2013 Isaiah 66:10-14 Psalm 66:1-9 Galatians 6:1-16 Luke 10:1-11, 16-20

7/14/2013 Deuteronomy 30:9-14 Psalm 25:1-10 Colossians 1:1-14 Luke 10:25-37

7/21/2013 Genesis 18:1-10a Psalm 15 Colossians 1:15-28 Luke 10:38-42

7/28/2013 Genesis 18:20-32 Psalm 138 Colossians 2:6-19 Luke 11:1-13

The Quilters have completed another successful year. Some will continue to meet over the Summer. They took the time to pose for a picture on their last day ‘regular’ working day!

Motorcycle Show & Bike Blessing ‐  Sunday, June 9th from 5:00 PM ‐ 8:00 PM at the United Methodist Church Parking lot! Trophies,  displays, food!!  Bike blessings dur‐ing en re event provided by Members of  Chris an Motorcyclist Associa on. For more  info, call UMC at 630‐552‐3700. 

Tomillionsofpeopleallovertheworld,Americaisamagicname.Herewe indschools,parks,libraries,churches,playgrounds,peacefullivingandthefreedomtochooseourvocationsandplanourlives.Weshouldrememberthateverybene it,everyright,wasboughtforusatagreatprice.Whenwethinkofwhatourfreedomscost,werealizethatlivinginthisgreatlandisaresponsibilityaswellasaprivilege.OnIndependenceDay,thankGodforthesacri icesmanyhavemadetopreserveourAmericanheritage.

   1 pkg. Mrs. Grass onion soup          mix    1 lb. lean ground sirloin         (season with pepper and          garlic powder; no salt)    ¼  c. brown sugar    ¼  c. ketchup    2 Tbsp. yellow mustard    1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 

  

Instruc ons: Brown ground sirloin in a large skillet (season only with pepper 

       

Cowboy Beans  (From Jack & Kathy Koteles) 

  

Ingredients:    1 (16 oz.) can bu er beans     1 (16 oz.) can light red kidney         beans, drained    1 (16 oz.) can baked beans  

Recipe Corner

PAGE 4 VOLUME 26, ISSUE 6

and garlic powder; the beans and soup mix have ample salt). (You shouldn’t have any grease, but if you do, drain it off.)  Add beans, soup mix, brown  sugar, ketchup, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.  Simmer over low heat for about 15 to 20 minutes.  Serve with bu ermilk biscuits or cornbread, applesauce or  pineapple chunks, and ………. Beano! 

FromtheYouthDirector:Summer is finally here!  As always during this  me of year we are in need of helpers for 

Vaca on Bible School!  As men oned in the past, the theme this year is Everywhere Fun Fair.  It is a global theme focusing on the fact that God’s love knows no boundaries and can be found in any corner of the world.  VBS will run from 9‐12, Monday through Friday during the week of June 10.  During the week, students will learn 5 Bible stories about how neighbors show God’s love to those around them.  On Monday the focus will be on how neighbors are friendly through the story of Abraham and Sarah welcoming their visitors.  Tuesday shows how our neighbors are giving, through the story of the widow who gave cheerfully in I Kings.  The       favorite story of the good Samaritan shows how our neighbors are bold.  Thursday examines forgiveness of our neighbors through the story of Zacchaus.  Finally, on Friday, we focus on how God welcomes everyone to his table using Acts 10.      We are s ll in need of a few “leader” and “helper” posi ons in order to make this year possible.  A commitment to VBS does not have to be for the en re week.  We can use you even if you can only join us for a day.  We hope to have a lot young faces, both new and familiar running around our church that week, and the more hands on deck the be er!  Please pray about sharing any of your me with us during this fun and exci ng week. God’sPeace,Sarah

SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM FEEDS KIDS FOR FREE With summer right around the corner, it’s time to think about keeping children healthy while school is out. The Plano School District will provide free meals to children during the month of June. During the month of June, free breakfast and lunch will be served at Plano High School

from Monday-Friday each week. Breakfast will be served from 8-8:30 AM and lunch will be served from 11:30AM-Noon. There are no income requirements and registration is not required. ANY child under 18 years of age may come to eat. Children do not have to be registered for summer school to receive free meals either. Plano High School is located at 704 W. Abe Street in Plano. For more information, contact the Plano School District Administration Office at 630/552-8978 or E-mail adminoffice@plano88.org.

Prayer List Please keep the following people in your prayers…

Angela Sisko

Ryan Heller

Lois Tweedt

Jonathan Tweedt

Mary Ann

Marty Lincoln

Dan Niemann

Karen Slack

Trish H

Rose Tullock

Clarence

Harper Family

Josie Hanlon

Mary Olson

Delano LaGow

Sally Cox

Kathy Sorensen

Kathy Vilmin

Carole Ardelean

Renee Lee

Linda Stonecipher

Michelle

Bonnie

John & Pati

Audrey Goldsmith

Joe Tucek

Paige Beal

Al Benson

Vicki Fowler

Geoff Sowders

Rose Meszaros

PRAYER CHAIN PARTNERS  8:30 AM ‐ 8:30 PM 

1.  Jane Hyte ‐ 630‐552‐7095  2.  Virginia Phelps ‐ 630‐552‐3434  3.  Jerri Lynn Baker ‐ 630‐554‐2509  4.  Erin Gillman ‐ 630‐715‐0843 1 5.  Staci Smith ‐ 630‐999‐4117 1 6.  Karen DeBolt ‐ 630‐546‐7451 1 7.  Kathy Benoit ‐ 630‐816‐3366 1 8.  Brenda Albright ‐ 630‐277‐6314 1 9.  Theresa Bagg 815‐786‐7424 1 10. Penny Booher 630‐518‐2021 11. Diane Schlesinger 630‐552‐7533 12. Bev Vilmin 630‐552‐3550  

 1 ‐ Text capability  

THE ANCHOR PAGE 5

Scott LIttlejohn

Those serving in the military

Those not named here who are in need of prayers, and

Also remember to pray for those who are closest to you and pray for yourself and your needs.

————————————

 

New Prayer Chain  Guidelines for Reques ng a Prayer  

be added to the Prayer Chain ANYONE may request a Prayer for ANYTHING they deem necessary or gives them cause for concern. Please call with the Church office at 630.552.8263 or the first person on the Prayer Chain.  

Please keep the prayer request as simple as  possible: Name of person prayer requested for and reason. It is not necessary to go into a detailed message. God knows what is needed; we are  simply the vessel to request His care. This will also help to keep the prayer request accurate as it  passes down the list to members of the Prayer Partners.  

There no longer is a Day and Night Chain (one chain only). Calls can be made between 8:30am – 8:30pm. Note those listed in italics1— they have the capability to receive text messages, and they have requested to be part of the chain in this  manner. Please contact Theresa Bagg with  ques ons. 

BOOK CLUB NEWS

The Book Club will meet on Wed., June 5, 2013 at 9:15 AM.

The book to be discussed is “Gone Girl”

by Gillian Flynn.

The book for July is “Caleb’s Crossing” by

Geraldine Brooks.

OFFERINGS RECEIVED

4/28 $ 2,325.96

5/5 $ 2,922.47

5/12 $ 2,741.38

5/19 $ 2,284.10

GENERAL FUND BUDGET Need Per week $3,050.73

(Annual Budget divided by 53 weeks)

THROUGH May 20th

Received $ 62,828.66 Need $ 61,014.60 Over $ 1,814.06

1/01/2013 - 5/20/2013 CHECKING ACCOUNT

Beginning Bal. $14,780.96

Income $69,438.75 Expenses

$63,565.16 Ending Balance

$20,654.55

Newsletter Offering Report

PAGE 6 VOLUME 26, ISSUE 6

The next Golden Harvesters potluck meeting will be Fri, June 7th at 5:30 pm here at First Lutheran Church. The program for the evening: Regina Niemiec will speak on “How you can make a difference in people’s lives”. Regina is the Director of Cornerstone, a young women’s learning center. Cornerstone serves single 18-24 year old moms, low income or homeless. Their message is to break the cycle of poverty through education. See(www.cornerstonewomen.org) Please bring your own table service and a dish to pass (Meat is provided). Call Jane at 552-1685 if you have questions.

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH Lutheran Men in Mission

Probable Dates for the Summer Pancake Breakfasts:

Sunday, June 9, 2013 Sunday, July 14, 2013

Sunday, August 11, 2013

(Watch your future bulletin for updates!)

LMM will have their annual cook-out on Monday, June 3rd at 6:30 PM at the home of Norm & Diane Schlesinger. Please bring a dish to pass & your table service. Meat & drink will be supplied. Sign-up on the sheet at the back of the sanctuary.

ALL are welcome!!!

The Women’s Bible Study Group meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 1:00 PM at the church for Bible study, refreshments and fellowship. Women of ALL Ages are invited! Tentative upcoming meeting dates are: Thursday, June 20th and Thursday, July 18th at 1:00 PM!

PAGE 7 THE ANCHOR

June 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 1:00 - 4:00 PM—Hyte 50th Anniversary Celebration 5:00 PM - Contemporary Worship

2 9:00 AM - LBW Worship / Baptism

3 Pr Bruce Day Off 5:30 PM - Social Concerns 6:30 PM - LMM Cookout @ Schlesinger’s

4 6:30 PM - Worship 7:00 PM - Stewardship

5 9:15 AM - Book Club

6 7 5:30 PM - Golden Harvesters

8 5:00 PM - Contemporary Worship

9 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM - LMM Pancake & Sausage Breakfast 9:00 AM - WOV Worship

10 Pr Bruce Day Off Vacation Bible School 9 AM - Noon

11 Vacation Bible School 9 AM - Noon 7:00 PM - Church Council

12 Vacation Bible School 9 AM - Noon

13 Vacation Bible School 9 AM - Noon

6:30 PM - VBS Program @ First Baptist Church

14 Vacation Bible School 9 AM - Noon Synod Assembly @ Augustana College, Rock Island, IL

15 Synod Assembly @ Augustana College, Rock Island, IL 5:00 PM - Contemporary Worship

16 FATHER’S DAY 9:00 AM - LBW Worship

17 Pr Bruce Day Off 18 7:00 PM - Property & Maintenance

19

20 1:00 PM - Women’s Bible Study ?? 6:30 PM - Education/ Youth Committee 7:30 PM - Outreach

21 Relay for Life @ Sandwich HS Pr Bruce - Vacation

22 Relay for Life @ Sandwich HS 5:00 PM - Contemporary Worship

Pr Bruce - Vacation

23 9:00 AM - WOV Worship

1:00 - 5:00 PM - Baby Shower-Fellowship Hall

Pr Bruce - Vacation

24

Pr Bruce - Vacation

25

Pr Bruce - Vacation

26

Pr Bruce - Vacation

27

Pr Bruce - Vacation

28

Pr Bruce - Vacation

29 5:00 PM - Contemporary Worship

Pr Bruce - Vacation

30 9:00 AM - LBW Worship

Pr Bruce - Vacation

Pr Bruce - Vacation

June 2013 Worship Volunteers 

PAGE 8 VOLUME 26, ISSUE 6

PAGE 9 THE ANCHOR

Ju ly 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 5:30 PM - Social Concerns 7:00 PM - LMM

Pr Bruce - Vacation

2 6:30 PM - Worship 7:00 PM - Stewardship

3 9:15 AM - Book Club

4 OFFICE CLOSED

5 6

5:00 PM - Contemporary Worship

7 9:00 AM - LBW Worship 1:00 - 8:00 PM - Bridal Shower in Fellowship Hall (non-member)

8 Pr Bruce Day Off 9 7:00 PM - Church Council

10 11 12 5:30 PM - Golden Harvesters

13 12:00 - 4:00 PM—Birthday Party in Fellowship Hall

5:00 PM - Contemporary Worship

14 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM - LMM Pancake & Sausage Breakfast 9:00 AM - WOV Worship

15 Pr Bruce Day Off 16 7:00 PM - Property and Maintenance

17 18 1:00 PM - Women’s Bible Study ?? 6:30 PM - Education/ Youth Committee 7:30 PM - Outreach

19 20 5:00 PM - Contemporary Worship

21 Anchor Deadline 9:00 AM - LBW Worship

22 Pr Bruce Day Off 23 24 25 7:00 PM - Long Range Planning

26 27 5:00 PM - Contemporary Worship

28 9:00 AM - WOV Worship

29 Pr Bruce Day Off 30 31

July 2013 Worship Volunteers 

PAGE 10 VOLUME 26, ISSUE 6

JUNE BIRTHDAYS 2– Taylor Corrado David Booher 3- Matthew Miller Coleson Turner 4- Jane Hyte Anne Sears Aaron Weeks 5- Meghan Wilbanks 6- Levi Baker Marshal Savistki 7- Nancy Boring Alex Ramirez 11- Wayne Jones 12- Paige Beal, Linda Landis 13- Kaylee Read, Laura Smith 17- Leon Dettman 18- Andrew DeBolt, Kathy Hamlin 19- Laura Agajanian Paige Gillman 21- Melissa Corrado 22- Maggie Benoit Irene Hill, Darin Severson 23- Will Brown 24- Barb Munson 25- Scott Fowler, Taylor Loux Shirley Melin 27- Scarlett Anderson 29- Owen Anderson 30- Dean Krause, James Wehrs

JUNE ANNIVERSARIES 1- Virgil & Jane Hyte 2- Todd & Lydia Boring Mark & Doris Fowler Jeff & Ruth Ann Hoehn 4– Jim & Amy Johnson 11- David & Julie Loux 12- Robert & Erika Miller 19- David & Cindy Maaske Vernon & Lois Tweedt 22- Dennis & Shelia Harmon 24- Jim & Shelly Schmidt M.L & Karen Jacobson 26- Floyd & Sherry Anderson 29 – Joe & Shirley Tucek 30- Conrad & Laura Smith

The world is a chaotic and confusing place. Prayer is the conduit that connects us to God and opens up the possibilities of direction and understanding. Pray-er is not just for pastors. All of God’s people are invit-ed to pray on the behalf of others. Please include the following members of the First Lutheran family in your daily prayers.

JUNE 1 - Brian, Melissa, Taylor & Evan Corrado 2 - Alice Crawford 3 - Steve, Karen, Katelyn, & Andrew DeBolt 4 - Leon & Bobbi Dettman 5 - Tammy Dettman 6 - Maurice & Susie Dilts 7 - Connie Downey 8 - Gregory, Julie & Jaedence Feitl 9 - Erick Fields 10 - Tom, Peggy, & Sara Fields 11 - David, Jane, Dillon, & Noah Ford 12 - Jane Foster 13 - Madison Fowler 14 - Mark, Doris, Heather, & Jennifer Fowler 15 - Eric, Erin, Paige & Harper Gillman 16 - Cary & Trudie Goldman 17 - Ben, Deborah, Ryan, Jake, & Jordan Goldsmith 18 - Michael & Nan Grommes 19 - Nick Grommes 20 - Eric, Becky & Jaxon Gwilt 21 - Ann Hagemann 22 - Wally & Kathy Hamlin 23 - Dennis, Sheila, & Ashley Harmon 24 - Eric Hatcher & Renee Lee 25 - Juanita Hatcher 26 - Floyd Hill 27 - Irene Hill 28 - Jeff & Ruth Ann Hoehn 29 - Brad, Katrina, Jason, Jessica, Felicia & Kathrine Howell 30 - Bill & Bonnie Howell

PAGE 11 THE ANCHOR

PAGE 12 VOLUME 26, ISSUE 6

JULY BIRTHDAYS 1 – McKenna Albertson 2- Mike Johnson Darrell Meyer 4- Rylie Loux Sheryl Welsch 5- Pr. Bruce Booher M.L. Jacobson Gary Peterson Kaitlin Wehrs 7- Jim Johnson 9- Bonnie Howell, Kyle Huhn 10-James Agajanian 12- Penny Booher Jane Foster 13- Jennifer Fowler 15-Andy Hubbart 16-Matt Wilbanks 19- Alice Crawford 20- Tim Kupp 22-Keith Baker, David Loux 23-Ashley Harmon Norm Schlesinger 24-Peggy Fields, Jake Goldsmith Becky Gwilt Pat Ruzicka 25-Ruth Ann Hoehn Troy Turner 26-Dillon Ford 27-Aden Baker Vernon Tweedt 28-Lee Meyer, Liz Miller Adrianne Tullock 29-Mike Johnson, Terry Whitney 31-Wilma Simms

JULY ANNIVERSARIES 7 – Steve & Jayne Turner 9 - Tom & Renee Mahoney 11- Bruce and Penny Booher 12- Tim & Kathy Tyler Dan & Sarah Kuntzman 17- Mike & Nan Grommes Wayne & Cozette Jones (30 years) 21- Tim & Vicki Kern 22- Dale & Karen Torkelson (45 years)

The world is a chaotic and confusing place. Prayer is the conduit that connects us to God and opens up the possibilities of direction and understanding. Pray-er is not just for pastors. All of God’s people are invit-ed to pray on the behalf of others. Please include the following members of the First Lutheran family in your daily prayers.

JULY 1 - Shirley Hozie 2 - Robert, Dorsi, Andrew & Timothy Hubbartt 3 - Cora Hughes 4 - Susan Hyte 5 - Virgil & Jane Hyte 6 - Randy, Theresa, Jonathan, & Justin Jensen 7 - Carl & Joanne Johnson 8 - Charles, Sandy, Megan, Michelle, & Michael Johnson 9 - Matt Johnson 10 - James & Amy Johnson 11 - Michael Johnson 12 - Joyce Johnson 13 - Wayne, Cozette, & Brandon Jones 14 - Forest & Colt Jones 15 - William Kahle 16 - Carolyn Kedzierski 17 - Tim & Vicki Kern 18 - Courtney Klatt 19 - Rebecca Klatt 20 - Zachery Klatt 21 - Connie Kolzow 22 - Jack & Kathy Koteles 23 - Dean, Denise, Tyler & Mitchell Krause 24 - Gilbert & Shirley Krause 25 - Sarah & Dan Kuntzman 26 - Tim & Diane Kupp 27 - Linda Landis 28 - Curtis & Lydia Larsen 29 - Martin & Valerie Lincoln 30 - David, Julie, Taylor & Rylie Loux 31 - David, Cindy, Jacob, Lucas & Ellen Maaske IF WE HAVE MISSED YOUR BIRTHDAY OR ANNIVERSARY, WE DID NOT MEAN TO! PLEASE CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE AND LET US KNOW YOUR BIRTHDAY OR ANNIVERSARY DATE, AND WE WILL UPDATE OUR RECORDS. THANK YOU

PAGE 13 THE ANCHOR

Edie’s Team First Humbly Accepting Donations For Relay For Life Current Registered Team members are:

Dale Torkelson, Team Captain Theresa Bagg Jerri Lynn Baker Erin Gillman Rebecca Klatt Shirley Krause Marty & Valerie Lincoln Carol Robinson Diane Schlesinger Mary Torkelson

(First Lutheran member Aden Baker is registered as well, but with Team Amethyst with his brother Levi Baker, as Team Captain.)

(See next page for individual member fund-raising activities.)

The Wall of Hope is once again flying in the Fellowship Hall. If you would like to make a $1.00 donation per card for a loved one diagnosed with cancer or in memory of a loved one who has died, please fill out a card to be pinned to our Wall. Teammates will be at the table to help and guide you. We hope to have some information available as well from the American Cancer Society Office.

If you would like to make a donation, please make your checks payable to the ‘American Cancer Society’ and give the check to whatever Team Member you want the donation to go towards. Team members will be available during the Coffee hours in May, providing the goodies for each Sunday in May as a Thank you for your continued support. We encourage you and invite you to come out and see this wonderful event for yourself. You do not have to be on our team or any other team to be a part of the Opening Ceremony, Survivor’s Lap, Caregiver’s Lap, Luminaria Ceremony or the Midnight Fight Back Ceremony. If you have questions about the event please ask one of our Team Members.

This year’s event will be held at Sandwich High School’s Track (or indoors with inclement weather), Friday evening, June 21st beginning at 6:00pm..

Please support the members of First Lutheran’s “Edie’s Team First”: Go to: www.relayforlife.org/pssil and look for “Edie’s Team First” link!

Each individual is responsible for their own fundraising activities. Some current member fundraising activities: Dale Torkelson and his daughter in law, Mary Torkelson will be selling Japanese Floating Lanterns the night of the event. They will be set off as part of the Luminari ceremony.

Jerri Lynn Baker’s fundraising activities include “TO BUZZ or NOT TO BUZZ “: With each dollar donated in her name, individuals have the opportunity to vote on whether or not she should or shouldn’t buzz her hair off at the Fight Back Ceremony at midnight the night of the event. She is also raffling 2 porcelain dolls (donated by Terry &

MaryAnn Whitney).

Shirley Krause is raffling a Queen size quilt—tickets available now

Valerie Lincoln is raffling a red Reebok ‘Chicago Blackhawks’ jersey (#19 – Toews) with Captain & Champion patches on it. Tickets are $1.00 each. Drawing will be held on June 2, and you need not be present to win.

Aden Baker has been selling “Retro” floating pens as part of his fundraising activities.

There are also some Luminaria bags available for a $10 donation.

PAGE 14 VOLUME 26, ISSUE 6

Council Highlights – April 9, 2013 (see complete report on bulletin board at back of sanctuary)

Pastor’s Report - Pastor reviewed pastoral acts for previous month and these upcoming events: Wedding on May 18th ; One service at 9:00 AM on May 26; Summer worship schedule begins on June 1; VBS – June 10 – 14; Synod Assembly on June 14-15; Pastor on vacation from June 21 thru July 1 (Pr Bergmark will preach); Treasurer Report – report accepted; Worship and Music Report – Contemporary Worship Task Force submitted list of expenses for equipment for services; motion made & accepted to use $4,000 from Bohrer account to cover this; Property – approved hiring of Laron Hafenrichter as new sexton; recognized Jon Jensen for filling in as custodian in the interim; Approved purchase of new refrigerator for the lounge (using Nelson bequest funds) ; Stewardship Report – no report. Social Concerns – no meeting; Education Report –May 12 – Sunday School Awards, etc; VBS on track for week of June 10-14; Outreach Report – No report; Long Range Planning – No report; Executive – No Report Old Business – n/a; New Business – find out if Eric Hatcher will still serve on Council;

PORTRAIT OF A FATHER  

A father’s voice is good for calling kids home for supper, reading the part of Papa Bear, laying down the law, fussing about the bills, and for saying, “I love you” to Mother.  

A father’s arms are good for throwing footballs, baiting fishhooks, repairing vacuum  cleaners, swatting the dog with a newspaper, waxing the car, helping a neighbor, opening ketchup bottles, moving the furniture, and hugging his children.  

Fathers drive cars, trucks, airplanes, lawnmowers, bowling balls, golf clubs—and their wives crazy by watching sports on TV.  

A father likes to growl sometimes about inflation, missing buttons, cereal on his chair,  bicycles in the driveway, fancy casseroles, the empty gas tank, and candlelight dinners. But his growl is usually worse than his bite.  

A father likes steak, roast beef, anything that goes “varoom,” wrestling with his son,  wilderness vacations, and the dress that Mother wore on their honeymoon.  

The best time for Father is when, returning home from an outing, some member of the family says, “That was a super day, Dad. Thanks for taking us.”  

Being a father is a wonderful experience. Being a good father is an even greater joy. But being a Christian father who honors God by the way he cares for his family is the greatest joy of all.

Sunday School Awards Nearly 30 students received perfect attendance awards on Sunday, May 12th. What an exciting day. Thank you to all the parents and grandparents who faithfully bring their students to Sunday School and church each week and to the teachers who work so hard each week to educate, inspire and love our kids! Secret Pals are Revealed The biggest thanks goes to our adult secret pals for making the Sunday School so enjoyable and secretive for our student secret pals. Thank you for all your notes of love, gifts and snacks you provided for the children. Sign up again next year for another fun-filled year. The sheet will be at the sanctuary soon. Graduates Are Honored Congratulations to the First Lutheran high school seniors. Those marked with an asterisk completed the First Lutheran Church Grant application, are planning on attending a college/university, or continuing studies beyond high school, and will receive a monetary gift from First Lutheran. Best wishes for a bright future to ALL of our graduates!

Jon Jensen* - Plano High School Jacob Maaske* - Yorkville High School Darren Magnotti* - Plano High School Zach Miller - Yorkville High School Abby Smith* – Plano High School Clare Smith* - Plano High School Erik Tierney* - Plano High School Congratulations to our college graduates, too: Al Benoit – Bachelors of Arts Degree in Film/

Video, with a concentration in directing, from Columbia College Chicago

Katelyn DeBolt – graduating with Honors from Illinois State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education. 

Vacation Bible School Registration forms are available for Vacation Bible School. Check the table outside the church office. Bible School will be held June

10-14 from 9-Noon for students Kindergarten through 8th grade and we will be joining with the Methodist and Baptist churches again. What a blessing this ministry is—sign up today—don’t miss it! The theme this year is Everywhere Fun Fair! Songs, skits, Bible study, stories, friendship, Jesus joy, love and good food are just some of the reasons to attend. Yummy snacks are provided each day and fun is guaranteed! High School and college students or adults who are interested in helping with Vacation Bible School should contact Sarah Kuntzman to schedule work times. Sarah and Austi Savitski will coordinate our efforts for the week and we could use others to sign up to help. The preschool program is held from 9-11:30 AM at the Baptist Church. A snack donation poster is located at the back of the church. Thank you to everyone who has donated in the past and thank you in advance for your support this summer!!   

 

 

Mark Your Calendar— June 10-14 – Vacation Bible

School!!! Times are Monday-Friday 9-Noon for students completing grades K-8. Hours are 9-11:30 AM for preschool children (must be pot-ty trained)

Sunday, September 8 –First Day of Sunday School for 2013-14 School Year.

Sunday School Snippets

PAGE 15 THE ANCHOR

200 N Center Street Plano, IL 60545

First Lutheran Church Plano, Illinois

Phone: 630-552-8263 Fax: 630-552-7198

Email: churchsecretary1@ sbcglobal.net

"First in Spirit, First in Faith, First in

Outreach"

We are on the Web! firstlutheranchurchplano.com

Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage

Paid Permit #3 PLANO, IL

Saturday: 5:00 PM (Contemporary*) Sunday: 9:00 AM (Traditional*)

Communion offered at both services.

The nursery is open during the summer, however, there are no attendants

Pastor: Rev. Bruce Booher E-mail: Starpastor@aol.com

Youth Director: Sarah Kuntzman E-mail: firstluthyouth@ gmail.com

OFFICE HOURS

Mon. - Fri. 7:00 am-1:00 pm Secretary: Ann Hagemann E-mail: churchsecretary1@ sbcglobal.net

* subject to change

Deadline for the

August Anchor: Sunday, July 21st! Be ready to submit articles by this date!

Return Service Requested

JUNE

JULY