september 9, 2018 · after the deadening doldrums of summer. though we may not be protesting...
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A Warm Welcome is extended to our guests worshiping with us today. We
welcome you to be part of our church family regardless of your race,
ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, social or
economic state, physical or mental challenge, and whether you are
confident or questioning your faith. We offer opportunities through the
week for worship, study, service, and fellowship. If you would like to know
more about the church, or make a prayer request, please fill out the
information card located in the pew rack. Also, should you want to visit
with Pastor Joe, he may be reached at 847-381-0975.
Fellowship Gathering: Please join us for refreshments in Fellowship Hall
following the 10:00 am worship service.
September 9, 2018
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Stephen Ministry: Christ Caring for People through People
That’s the motto of Stephen Ministry. The Stephen Minister’s role is to bring God’s love into the lives of people who are going through a difficult time or experiencing a crisis. What do Stephen Ministers do?
They listen, care, support, encourage, and pray with and for a person who is hurting. And in the midst of this confidential, one-to-one, caring relationship, God’s healing love comes pouring through.
If someone you know is facing a crisis—large or small—and could benefit from the caring presence of a Stephen Minister, talk to one of our Stephen Leaders: Jack Raaths, Susan Raaths, Anna Armstrong, or Cathy Layne. Our
Stephen Ministers are ready to care for you!
Men’s Friday Morning Study Group
Our Men’s Breakfast Bible Study Group meets
every Friday morning at 6:30am at Egg Harbor Cafe in
Barrington. All men are welcome to join any week you are
available. If you have questions about our current study, please contact Pastor
Joe, [email protected] or Don Minner, [email protected].
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This Wednesday September 12 at 9:30 am Bible Study
coffee at 9:15 am. Our guide this year is titled "God's
Promise: I am with You", by Amy Poling Sutherland. It
takes readers on a nine-lesson journey through scripture
to consider how God's promise ("I will be with You")
speaks to our circumstances, as individuals and a
community. The guides are $10, plus $1 shipping. RSVP to Susan
Raaths, [email protected] , 847-540-0710. All women are invited to join-
you don't have to attend every class to be included. You can also invite
a friend.
Men's Fellowship will meet at 6:30 pm on
September 20 at the home of Jeff Anderson.
Please RSVP to Jeff by Tuesday, September 18
Rally
Sunday
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Rally is an interesting word. It can mean to come together again in order
to continue fighting after a defeat as in the troops rallied and held their
ground and won the battle. In the medical field we talk about a person
who recovers in the health, or even poise, as in a model rallying after
stumbling down the runway.
Rally can also be mass meeting either in a political protest or for showing
support. And a Rally is also the name for a competition for motor vehicles
in which they are driven a long distance over public roads or rough
terrain, typically in stages and through checkpoints.
Our upcoming Rally Sunday could mean a regrouping of our congregation after being spread out nation wise with summer vacation. It
could mean that we are regaining or recovering our spirits and health after the deadening doldrums of summer. Though we may not be protesting something, we are gathered together for a cause- the advancement of the kingdom of God, the increase love for God and neighbor. All of those are worth celebrating on our upcoming Rally
Sunday. However, Rally Sunday this fall highlights this grand road adventure we are on with God. We are in the words of Paul running (or
driving) the race set before us, and the green starting flag drops Sunday September 16. Come and not only see the adventure, but be the adventure... Come let us run the race together that God has set for all of
us... New Hymnals: Glory to God!
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With thanks to a generous donor, The Presbyterian Church of Barrington
will be introducing the new Presbyterian Hymnal, "Glory to God!" on Rally
Sunday, September 16th. With over 800 hymns, psalms, and spiritual songs,
this new hymnal will enliven our worship through a renewed investment in
hymn singing. Approximately 50% of included hymns will be from the 1990
Presbyterian hymnal. The remaining pieces will come from former
Presbyterian hymnals, other denominational songbooks, and individual
authors and composers. The hymn selections cover all major historical and
contemporary sacred genres, including music from six different continents.
In order to familiarize the congregation with the hymnal, Director of Music,
Kirsten Hedegaard and Organist, Rich Leasure will lead an adult
education class following worship on September 23rd at 11:15. An
Introduction to the Hymnal.
Adult Ed
Conversations about Dying and Death
Registration Required
When:Sunday September 30 & October 7, 2018
Where:Parlor (limited to the first 50 Registrations)
Time: 11:30 Box Lunch 12:00 – 1:30 Speakers and Q&A
Cost: $25 fee to cover two lunches and handouts ($15 for a single day)
Questions? Contact: Mitch Erland [email protected] or Bob Kosobud
Kitchen Kabinet September 12 –
Andrew Tangen, Lt. Commander USN and
Superintendent Lake County Veterans Assistance Commission. Graduate of The
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Citadel, BA International Relations, MS in National Security Studies in Terrorism and Counterterrorism, JD John Marshall Law School. Deployed 8
times in Africa, Middle East, Central America and Haiti on Antiterrorism Operations. Andy has some fascinating stories about connections between the South American drug cartels and global terrorism. You know
the drill —Reservations to Jack Raaths, [email protected] (847-540-0710), Wednesday, September 12 at 11:30 a.m. Biltmore C.C. for
their fabulous buffet and dessert, $22.
& Christopher House Auxiliary: EAT & EARN: Invite your
family, friends and neighbors to California Pizza Kitchen
on Sept. 19 & 20. (at the following location-20502 N Rand
Rd Deer Park, IL 60010 847-550-0273). The Christopher House Auxiliary is
having their annual Fundraiser to help support their educational programs
for infants through high school students. California Pizza Kitchen is
donating 20% to Christopher House Auxiliary for each meal purchased. All
you need to do is to eat lunch or dinner on September 19 & 20 and give
your waitress the California Pizza Kitchen Fundraiser Flyer. The Flyer will be
available after the church services, placed in the Sunday church bulletin,
at church committee meetings and in the church office.
THANK YOU for supporting Christopher House Educational Programs for their low-income families. Sally Kilham, Mary Heath, Joyce Simpson and Sally Hilgendorf
PS: The PCB Auxiliary Members will reserve a table for our church members on Wednesday September 19th at 6:30 for dinner and on Thursday September 20th at 11:30 for lunch. If you wish to join us please
email or call: Sally Hilgendorf (847-934-8164) or email: ([email protected])
OLE’ OLE’ The chicken guys are back
— this time with chili.
Men’s Fellowship is sponsoring a FREE
CHILI & HOTDOG LUNCH for everyone
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Questions? Email Dana at [email protected]
after service on October 14 in Fellowship Hall. Homemade hot, regular
and vegetarian chili recipes selected by our PCB gourmet judges plus old
fashion corn bread with side condiments of cheese, onions, sour cream,
drinks and cookies will be waiting for you. The guys will be serving.
A free will (tax deductible) donation will go toward 2019 Youth Mission Trip.
To give us an idea of how much chili and bread to make please use the
sign-up sheet in Fellowship Hall or give Jack Raaths (847-540-0710), a
heads-up that you plan on being there.
We appreciate it and we’ll leave the light on for you even if you forget.
36th ANNUAL BARRINGTON AREA CROP HUNGER WALK IS
SUNDAY, OCT. 21!
For a few hours and a few miles, friends and neighbors
will be coming together to "...love, not in word or speech,
but in truth and action." (I John 3:18) CROP Hunger Walks
are community fundraising events sponsored by Church World Service
(CWS) Twenty-five percent of the funds raised are returned to be dispersed
to hunger-alleviating agencies in the Barrington area. Beginning Sunday,
September 16, you will have the opportunity to sign-up to be part of this
important event which will begin and end at St. Paul United Church of
Christ, 401 E. Main St., Barrington with registration at 12:30 p.m. and step-off
at 1:00. You can be a walker, a sponsor, or provide healthy snacks for the
walkers. Contact Barbara Trumbull at 847/707-5913. Sponsoring a walker or
making a donation is easy! Simply visit
http://www.crophungerwalk.org/barringtonil,
PCB Kids & Youth Announcements
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Congratulations to the 2017-18 Confirmation Class:
Blake Garrels, Jordan Gross, Dawson Helminiak, Connor Lee,
Jack Lee and Chase Watkins
Worship with Me
Kindergarten Orientation
Sunday, September 16, 2018
9:30 am -9:55 am
The Kindergartners will meet Ms.
Dana in the sanctuary on the blue
steps. They will learn a little bit
about church, have a "behind the
scenes tour", including a stop by
and Pastor Joe's Office and much
more. The participants will also be
recognized during the service.
All kindergartners are welcome,
please feel free to bring friends.
Please email Dana
at [email protected] with any
questions.
September 16th
Everyone is invited to join the fun at the PCB Sunday School Open House
following the 10:00 service. Come and explore the Sunday School rooms and
enjoy many fun activities.
All are welcome!
Children collect prizes as they go from room to room participating in the various
activities.
Today’s
Sunday School The Lord’s Prayer
Video Lesson in the Movie Room
Featuring Meet the Robinsons 10:15 am -11:00 am
4 years to 6th Grade
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Fall Sunday School Begins
September 16th
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h the picnic. Many thanks to the members who did the food shopping,
grilling, bounce houses, kitchen help, runners, games, face painting, set-
up, clean-up. Wendy Bower’s special pasta salad and Rob Haas’
delicious homemade pickles.
It takes many hands to make an event successful.
A good time was had by all.
Congregational Life and Membership
We would like to say thank you to
Charles & Dagmar Howe, for the gift of $50,000
from their estate. We have deposited this into the
unrestricted memorials to be allocated by session as
needed.
If you would like information on how to include the church in your will
please contact the office.
Many, many THANKS to all who so generously donated to
the "BACKPACK/SCHOOL SUPPLY PROJECT" for the
Christopher House Elementary School children. We are
happy to report that the participating Presbyterian
Churches (Barrington, Arlington Heights & Park Ridge)
received donations totaling $3,463.00. This will provide
backpacks for 175 children in grades third, fourth, fifth, as
well as providing school supplies for 375 children in grades K-6th. The
backpacks were delivered to the Christopher House Elementary School
on Aug.1st. THANK YOU for helping these children get excited about
starting a new school year with a new backpack filled with school
supplies.
Blessings, Sally Kilham, Joyce Simpson, Mary Heath, Sally Hilgendorf
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Many people walk for exercise. Steve Alton likes to walk
also but needs a companion. If you would like to walk
with Steve, please contact Tom Long
at [email protected] to schedule times
FISH FOOD PANTRY CARPENTERSVILLE
www.fish-food-pantry.org
FISH needs volunteers, and it has volunteer opportunities for everyone. No experience is required, in reality very little time, and you can serve when it works for you. There will be more information for you on “RALLY SUNDAY,” but you can start now simply by going to the website and clicking on the
“get involved” tab. If you want more information, you can contact Peter Shaeffer (847-382-5844, [email protected]); or Joyce Simpson (847-381-6140, [email protected]).
Would you like to help the Alton Family?
Here are some ways you can help, write a check to PCB designated to the H.O.P.E. Fund You can also contact Barb Cunningham for
other ways that help may be needed, email or text Barb 847-826-3384. [email protected]
Serving Opportunities
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School is starting, and we will again be
collecting healthy snacks for the Sunny Hill
students. A great many of the students cannot
afford to bring snacks for snack time or for after
school programs. Won't you please bring healthy
snacks for the students and put them in the snack bin near the office?
Thank you for helping these young students get the most from their
education.
This week’s prayer list reflects the prayer cards received during last week’s worship service. Please fill out a card weekly for continued prayers for church members, family and friends. Please take some time this week to read through this list of needs and pray for your church family and friends.
Bob & Wendy Storozuk – Bob’s sister Orisia and family in a family crisis
Audrey Helminiak – Thank you to all & to God for both successful cataract
surgeries! Continued prayers for Julie Alton as she goes thru her chemo.
Marlene Peterson – Dick Ash in hospital/recurring infection.
Prayers for Lucky Somers as he continues his rehab and recovery at his
home
If you have a Prayer Request that you would like listed here, please write it down on the Pew Card in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate.
Please be sure to check the box “Share with Congregation”
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
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In Touch - a weekly info source of People, Places, Events and Ministry Opportunities of
The Presbyterian Church of Barrington
THURSDAY - September 13
1:30p Garlands Bible Study
6:30p Finance/Stewardship
7p Stephen Ministry Continuing Ed
FRIDAY – September 14
6:30a Men's Breakfast
SUNDAY – September 16
8a Worship Service
9a Music Rehearsal
9:45a Nursery & Toddler Care
10a Woodstock Soup Kitchen
10a Worship Service
10:15a Sunday School/Grades K-5
11a Rally Sunday
11:15a Fellowship Time
SUNDAY – September 9
8a Worship Service
9a Music Rehearsal
9:45a Nursery & Toddler Care
10a Confirmation Sunday
10a Worship Service
10:15a Sunday School/Grades K-5
11:15a Fellowship Time
MONDAY – September 10
11a New Perspective Study Group
5:30p Stephen Leaders
7p Deacons Meeting
7p Mission Committee
TUESDAY – September 11
12p Sunday In Touch Deadline
WEDNESDAY – September 12
9:15a Women's Bible Study
11:30a Kitchen Kabinet
7p Theology on Tap