December 2, 2009 In This Issue Your Donations Make A Difference Need Met! LCC's only appeal once a year to keep our doors open! Van for Pastor Click here to donate Assistance for Homeless Help Serve Missionaries in West Africa Your Donations Make A Difference Single Mother of Five in Need of Reliable Pastor Jerez of Faith Lutheran Church in Stickney dropped by to pick up a donation of toys. The toys, donated by a variety Transportation of individuals and organizations will be used to help the parents Comfort Dog Update of 17 children provide Christmas gifts this year. These families Bible Cookies are having a difficult time making ends meet. Your donations Special Appeal - Fort Hood will touch these families with the Compassion of Christ. Widow and Five Children Need Assistance Immediate Need for Volunteers Family in Need of Medicinal and Utility Assistance -------------------------------------------------------------------------------Refugee Family Single Mother of Two Facing Eviction Carol Koziol brought in 46 pairs of prescription glasses Life Saving Education for collected by members of Lord of Life Lutheran Church in La Orphans in Kenya Fox for the Haitian Eye Glass Clinic. Car Needed for Ministry Thrivent Giving Warehouse Space Needed Bilingual Bibles New Bible Study Classes
Comfort Dogs Available for Church Functions Cars Needed for -------------------------------------------------------------------------------Immigrant Families Stories Still Seeking Support... LCC received a corporate donation of 9 dishwashers, 2 window air conditioners, an AC Items Available to a condenser unit, 3 refrigerators and a piano from Ministry Stone Bridge Apartments Complex. The donation benefited numerous families served by Project Items NEEDED for a LARRI and a family from Faith in Stickney who Ministry... needed a refrigerator. Items Free for the Asking Vehicles Needed to Help Individuals Feed the Invisible Guest Program Tim's Pick of the Week NEED MET! - Twin Bed Needed Job Seekers and Employers Servant at Heart Business Because of Your Support, this Need has been Met! Directory Single grandmother, who is caring for her adult daughter and Bethesda Gala granddaughter, is in need of a twin bed for her granddaughter. Christmas Cookie Sale They have a bed but it has mold/mildew and is causing an allergic reaction. Spirit of Life Chorus Performance Schedule A German Christmas Christmas Concerts LCC Donated Van Helps Upcoming Events Pastor in Crisis - $650 Still How To Support LCC
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Request for Pastor John Brazeal, Lutheran Church of Christ The King, Chicago Pastor Brazeal stopped at a gas station to fill his van. While standing at the window to pay he watched a car pull in, try to make a tight turn and then plow into his van. Three teenage girls jumped out of the car and ran away. Pastor Brazeal's van had been totaled by girls out joy riding in a stolen car! If he had been pumping gas at the time he would have been seriously injured and possibly killed. Because the car was stolen at the time of the accident there is no insurance settlement. But God provides. LCC has received the donation of a van from a member family of Cross Lutheran in Yorkville. The van is in good shape but needs some work on the brakes and a few other repairs. The cost of the needed repairs is $650.00. Because there is no insurance money available for Pastor Brazeal please consider a donation to put him back on the road serving his congregation and community. Click here to donate
Homeless Single Mother and Son Need Assistance Request from Pastor Scott Christenson, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Palatine, Illinois and PATH (Palatine Assisting Through Hope) LCC connects needs with resources, working with more than 400 congregations to help Christians "Make a Difference in People's Lives and in God's Kingdom" To meet our staff, click here For more information about LCC and its human care ministry, please contact LCC staff at: LCC@LutheranChurch Charities.org More...
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Prince of Peace and PATH are working with a single mother who has recently fallen on hard times and become homeless. She lost her job, ultimately could not afford rent and was evicted. She has also lost her car. All of her saving and 401K monies from her former job have been spent on temporary housing. Without additional assistance she and her son will be homeless again within a week. She and her son need a place to live until a more permanent solution is found. Anywhere between Palatine and Vernon Hills is ideal. Her son is an advanced straight A student at Vernon Hills High School but may be transferring depending on assistance. She is also in need of monetary assistance to help them get into permanent housing as she continues to look for work. She and her son are attending services at Prince of Peace and both Prince of Peace and PATH are offering her all the assistance they can. Any additional financial or housing assistance will be a blessing to this family as they struggle to put their lives back together. If you know of temporary housing for this family please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org Click here to donate
Minister to the Missionaries in West Africa Northern Illinois District President Dan Gilbert and his wife Jan have been asked to lead a retreat for the LCMS and Lutheran Bible Translators missionaries in West Africa this coming March. God willing, they will do six days of worship, Bible study, and counseling with the missionaries and their families at a Christian retreat center in Lamina, Ghana, a few hours west of the capital city of Accra. President Gilbert also hopes to meet with President Paul Fynn of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ghana while there. The cost for their airfare needs to be covered. Round trip for the two of them comes to a total of $2,757, and they request that brothers and sisters prayerfully consider an offering to help cover this cost. Click here to contribute
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Single Mother of Five in Need of Reliable Transportation Request from Linda Arnold, Director of Care Ministries, Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois We have a single mother of five in need of a vehicle. She lost her job two months ago. She currently is driving an old van with 140K miles on it. We've helped her by repairing some problems that prevented it from passing emissions testing but she really needs something more reliable rather than continuing to spend money to fix what she has. She also needs to be able to transport six people. If she could receive a donated van that would be such a blessing for this family. Please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org if you have a vehicle to donate.
Comfort Dog Ministry Update At Nob Hill Career Day, Country Club Hills On November 19th, LCC Comfort Dog Darlin attended Nob Hill Career Day in Country Club Hills. One of the members of Celebration Ministries Girlfriends Unlimited Group is a 6th grade teacher at the public school. She invited Darlin and Chris Rechsteiner to be one of the guest speakers. Darlin made friends with the students, other presenters and two other K-9 guests.
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At St. Matthew, Hawthorn Woods LCC Comfort Dogs Star, Ladel, Magic and Bille attended the free Thanksgiving meal hosted by St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Hawthorn Woods. The meal was part of their community outreach to those who would otherwise be alone on Thanksgiving. Everyone enjoyed a wonderful meal and companionship (both K-9 and human!).
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Bible Cookies Here is a fun holiday project for everyone! Grab your Bible and the kids and look up the ingredients for these special cookies. Once you've found them have fun baking them. When they're done sit down for some "milk and cookies" and discuss what you've learned! 1 C Genesis 18:8 2 C Psalm 19:10 2 Well Beaten Job 6:6 3 ½ C Exodus 29:2 ½ tsp. Matthew 5:13 1 tsp. Luke 13:21 1 tsp. I Corinthians 5:6 2 tsp. Exodus 30:23 ½ C Sour Joshua 5:6 1 C Broken Genesis 43:11 1 C Seeded I Samuel 25:18 1 C Chopped II Kings 20:7 Mix all ingredients and drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes
LCC K-9 Crisis Response to Ft. Hood Shootings Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry Responds LCC Sends initial check for $3,000 to Grace Lutheran Church, Kileen, Texas LCC will be working through Grace Lutheran Church in Kileen Texas, which has an ongoing ministry to our Armed Services Families. Please join us in praying for everyone touched by the shooting incident at Fort Hood Army Base on Thursday, November 5, 2009. We are currently monitoring the situation closely to determine how we can best respond with our LCC Parish K-9 Comfort Dog teams. At this point, our tentative plan is to put a team together that will respond as the aftermath sets in. Your financial and prayer support is necessary if we are to make this response a reality. Funds are needed for travel and lodging of the handlers and LCC Comfort Dogs and to support the Armed Services families. Supplemental Funding is provided through the Texas Regions® program of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. They will match $1 for every $3 raised, up to $1,500. Please consider helping us to bring the Mercy and Compassion of Jesus Christ to those in our armed services affected by this tragedy. Dollar per Dollar your donation will go to this response.
Thank you for helping to Make A Difference to the families and Armed Service men and women! Serving Together, Serving Christ, so we can serve others IN HIS NAME, Tim Hetzner President, LCC Click here to donate
Sudden Death of Father Leaves Widow and Five Children Request from Pastor James Zimmerman, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Addison, Illinois Update from Pastor Zimmerman: I have met with the widow. The family's home is in foreclosure. There is no health insurance or income. They are in desperate need of $10,000 to stabilize their situation. We have a family at St. Paul in great financial need. The husband (53 years old) died very unexpectedly last week of a heart attack. The wife is left alone with 5 children all under the age of 12 and all with various special needs. The family has been members at St. Paul for over 20 years. We would appreciate any assistance you are able to provide for this family. Click here to donate
Immediate Need for Volunteers to Help Rehab Home for Two Seniors Request from Pastor John Brazeal, Christ the King Lutheran Church, Chicago Christ the King has obtained two apartments that they will use for housing two seniors who would otherwise be homeless. While doing the rehab they discovered a serious crack in the stack pipe that runs from the bathroom into the basement. The whole pipe from the roof to the basement needs to be replaced. They are in immediate need of volunteers who can do plumbing to help replace the pipe. They also need volunteers who can help put down new floors and help with painting. They are hoping to be able to move the seniors in before Christmas. If you are available any time between now and December 13th and can help the members of Christ the King rehab these two apartments please call Dianna Bonfield at 866-455-6466 or email Dianna@LutheranChurchCharities.org
Family in Need of $550 Request from POBLO Missionary, Hicham Chehab I have a family that needs help with medication and utility bills. The amount needed is around $ 550. The head of the family has a pacemaker, and his Medicaid application is pending. He recently had the heart surgery and could not work. He has four children. They all come to Salam Fellowship. Click here to donate
Refugee Family Needs Rent Assistance Request from POBLO Missionary, Hicham Chehab We have a refugee family of four that needs assistance with rent. The family arrived three months ago and the head of the family found only a part-time job that can barely put bread on the table. Their rent is $800 a month. Click here to donate
Single Mother of Two Facing Eviction Request from Pastor Brian Davies, Lord of Glory Lutheran Church, Grayslake, Illinois Jana is a mother of two children, a 3 year old and an infant. Although her family is Muslim, her three year old attends our Gloryland Christian Preschool. Recently, Jana's husband left her, and Jana is left without a job, money, and soon a place to live, as she is scheduled to be evicted on November 25th. Her husband is also about to take her vehicle away. Her child is now on scholarship with our preschool, and our food pantry is helping, but we are looking for help in providing a vehicle, living expenses, and a place to live. We are looking for about $1500 to help Jana's immediate needs and help her avoid eviction. Any help of either a car or monetary donations will be a blessing to this family. Click here to donate If you have a car to donate please call LCC at 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org Click here to donate
Life Saving Education for Orphans in Kenya-$6,000 Needed Update from Jacob Fraher, concerning the work of Pastor Dennis Meeker in the slums of Kenya A few years ago, LCMS Pastor Dennis Meeker and his wife, Deaconess Lorna (serving Springs of Life Lutheran Church Kibera, Kenya), started taking in orphans who had no one to provide for them. The conditions some of these children were living in were absolutely horrifying. They were relocated to the Meeker's home and given the love and care every child deserves. Below is the latest update from Pastor Meeker. Greetings from Nairobi, Kenya! My wife, Deaconess Lorna, and I are serving in an area known as Kibera, the largest slum in Africa. It is estimated that over 1,000,000 people are packed in a 1.5 square mile area, most of them living on less than $1 per day. Scattered throughout this impoverished area are thousands of orphans. We have started a ministry named Compassionate Social Care Ministries. CSCM is our way of getting support to the children we find in desperate need. If a child's parents die and there is no one to take the child in, he or she is left to the streets or alone in what they once knew to be their home. Children drop out of school because no one is willing or able to pay their school fees and struggle to feed themselves or their siblings. CSCM pays the school fees of over 100 children who otherwise wouldn't be in school. The economic recession has hit everyone hard and we are certainly feeling it over here in Kenya. In January 2010, school fees are due, and, by the looks of the situation, my wife and I will have a crisis on our hands. I cannot bear the thought of withdrawing these children who have no one else to provide for them from school enrollment because we are not able to pay their school fees. We are sending out this emergency appeal in an effort to allow all our children to remain in school. If a handful of churches took up an offering, we would get that much closer to meeting our $6,000 goal by January. Also, individuals have the opportunity to pay the school fees of specific children ($35 a month). We cannot do this alone! Please read more about our ministry at our website www.cscmkenya.org. We continue to serve and love by the cross of Christ. Rev. Dennis Meeker Click here to donate
Car Needed for Arabic Outreach Ministry Request from POBLO Missionary, Hicham Chehab Dear Friends, Could you please spread the word that we need a small car for the ministry that would save gas? We are doing more than 150 miles a day, and it would make a difference if it is a small car. If you have a car to donate please call LCC at 866-4556466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org.
Thrivent Giving Plus being Phased Out!
Immediate Response Needed to take advantage of this Matching Program Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has a GIVING PLUS program that LCC has benefited from in the past where they will match your gift to LCC $1 for every $2 donation, up to $300. Thrivent is phasing out the program and their pot of money will be gone before the end of the year. For those Thrivent Members who have used GIVING PLUS for Lutheran Church Charities 12/31 "Remember Us Last" year end appeal, in order to get Thrivent funds, those gifts will have to be made soon while there is still matching dollars available. You can do this by downloading a Thrivent Giving Plus Form and sending it in to LCC, 333 W Lake Street, Addison IL 60101 or by calling our office at 866-455-6466
Can You Help LCC Find Free Warehouse Storage For Our Ongoing Ministry? In order to be able to respond to disasters swiftly, it is imperative that we operate in a state of preparedness. To be able to do that, it is important that we have our vehicles and equipment stored in a location and environment that will enable us to move quickly. For the other parts of our ministry, we need: â—?
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If you know of someone who owns or has available warehouse space that isn't being currently used, please contact Tim Hetzner at Lutheran Church Charities. We understand that use of the warehouse would not be permanent and that the owner would have the full rights to regain their facility if it was to be rented or sold. LCC would carry the insurance on the space we are using. Please contact Tim Hetzner, President of LCC at (866) 455-6466 if you know of someone. This would be a tremendous Help in meeting the increased demands LCC faces. Help us to continue to - by the Grace of God - Make A Difference in People's Lives and in God's Kingdom!
Continuing Need for Bi-Lingual Bibles for Outreach to Muslim College Students Request from POBLO Missionary Hicham Chehab Dear Friends, College years are times of transformation. So we need to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with the lost at such a pivotal stage in the lives of People. POBLO-Chicago's student ministry is reaching out to Muslims at Community Colleges. More Bibles and Evangelism material are needed. Please consider donating to this cause so that we can answer the call for the Mission of God. In God's Peace Hicham Click Here to Donate Now
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LCC Staff and Comfort Dogs available for Church Functions and School Chapels! For more information on scheduling LCC and the K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs for an event or chapel at your church, contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org To help support the growing Ministry of the Comfort Dogs click here... To find out information on how your congregation can get one of the LCC K-9 Parish Comfort Dogs Click here Click here for some Photo Albums showing some of the many places the dogs have brought comfort.... And click here for the Dog Blog, featuring "Tara's Twitter"
Cars Needed for Immigrant Families Request from POBLO Missionary, Hicham Chehab Dear Friends, We have several Iraqi refugee families that we are working with who need reliable transportation. One is a family of four, also a family of six and a single mother. They have arrived here with very little and need transportation in order to work. The donation of a car would be a tremendous blessing and witness to these families. Please contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities.org if you have a vehicle to donate
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Widow Needs Assistance with Medical Insurance Nine Year Old Girl with Cerebral Palsy Needs Stem Cell Treatment Help Train Pastors in Ethiopia LCMS Pastor Starts Orphanage in Ethiopia Family in Need of Car and Short Term Rent Assistance Ethiopian Child Needs Specialized Medical Operation Voice of Care Handicapped Ministries POBLO - Jeremiah Baechler Mission to Haiti - Eyeglasses Needed Shipping Costs for Ghana Supplies Open Doors in Haiti - Bible Study materials Needed
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Lutheran Books of Worship (copyright 1978) 10 bin sorter with stapler Collator series 300/400 with corner stapler 2600 upright Rippen piano, model Cantabile, serial # 194416 2590 Black Steel Advent Wreath with plastic electrified candles 2589 Pulpit (Lamb of God design) 2587 Altar: black square tube steel with marble facing - with Trinity symbol 2532 - 1 Cassette Player, 1 remote foot switch & head phones For More items, click here to view the latest updates on our DONATE Web Page...
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If you have items to donate contact LCC at 866-455-6466 or email LCC@LutheranChurchCharities. org
New Items Free for the Asking LCC works THROUGH churches and is not a Direct Service Ministry. To request an item on our "Free for the Asking" list please contact your Church and ask that they call us (866-455-6466) requesting an item. Arrangements will then be made to connect the item with you. If you are not a member of a Christian Church then please call LCC to place you in contact with one of our LCMS churches who can assist you. ●
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Vehicles Needed to Help Individuals and Ministries All vehicles that are donated to LCC go directly out to families or individuals through our congregations. NO vehicles are sold. Photo: Jennifer's daughter had medical needs that required a vehicle with a Lift. This donated van helped to meet that need Here are some of the most recent requests, but we have others are are still waiting for some word... ● ● ● ●
Family of Four in Need of a Vehicle in Itasca Minivan needed for Hispanic Ministry in California Single Mother Needs Car for Work Egyptian Refugee Family in need of Transportation
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COME LORD JESUS, BE OUR GUEST ... You recognize this prayer written by Martin Luther ...
Come Lord Jesus, be our guest And let thy gifts to us be blessed. Amen If we really mean this prayer and want Jesus to be our Guest - wouldn't we feed him also? Consider becoming a part of LCC's individual challenge and FEED THE INVISIBLE GUEST AND MAKE HIM VISIBLE program to help feed the hungry. Click here for more details | Click here to donate now | Click here for a Bulletin Insert
Tim's Pick of the Week Bible Map Insert / Bible Atlas Son Light Publishing The Bible Map Insert will add a new depth and understanding to your Bible study for years to come. Now with 40 pages, it's even better. In fact, it's the MOST COMPLETE MAP SET for it's size AVAILIABLE ANYWHERE! By your request, we have added maps detailing the Twelve Tribes of Israel, along with the kingdoms outlined in the book of Daniel. Find over 2000 locations referenced in the Master Index. The Modern Day Overlays show 250+ locations, allowing you to tie your Bible study to current events. The Bible Map Insert also includes 2 pages of full-color topographical maps, the newly discovered location of Mt. Sinai, and a 4-page full-color History of Israel Bible color blocked Time Line. The 40-page book (5 3/8" x 7 3/4") attaches permanently in the back of your favorite study Bible, or if you prefer, attach the optional cover and use your Bible Map Insert as a separate atlas. Each map page has a write-on/ easy-erase surface for locating and marking even those obscure places that are named only once in the Bible. Modern-day overlays are bound into the booklet directly in front of each major Bible map, helping to relate Bible study to current events. The unique Bible locator grid not only pinpoints any place in the Bible but allows you to estimate quickly distances between locations. Maps included are Israel, Exodus, Tabernacle, Solomon's Temple, Herod's Temple, Bible Lands, Paul's Journeys, 2-page spread of the Twelve Tribes, topographical Mid-East Map, and maps of the Babylonian Kingdom, Medo-Persian Empire, Greek Empire, and the Roman Empire.
Job Seekers and Employers - Connect Online! Christians contact us frequently who are looking for employment - either because the company they are with has downsized, closed or has had layoffs. If you are looking for people to hire and would like to consider a fellow Christian for a position, please check here www.servantatheart.org. Job seekers can post their resumes, and employers can post job openings. Access to Expanded Job Listings through National Labor Exchange...
Servant at Heart Lutheran Church Charities' On-Line Christian Business Directory Looking for a Christian business? Lutheran Church Charities has an on-line Christian Business Directory called Servant@Heart. This on-line directory allows: â—? â—?
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Each member of the directory has their church and pastor identified in their listing. Search at ServantAtHeart.org to find Christian businesses or to have your business listed. You can also go to www.LutheranChurchCharities.org or call (866) 455-6466. It is the people of God working together that fully allows God to build for His Kingdom!
Bethesda's Second City Soiree Friday, December 4, 2009 Hotel Orrington 1710 Orrington Ave. Evanston, Illinois 60201 Please join the Chicago Associate Board of Bethesda Lutheran Communities at the "Second City Soiree" on Friday, December 4th at the beautiful Hotel Orrington in Evanston. The Soiree includes a wonderful meal, silent auction and dancing and entertainment by one of the area's most famous piano man acts! For only $50 per person, enjoy a fantastic night out, all while helping us raise funds for the people with intellectual and developmental disabilities supported by Bethesda Lutheran Communities in Illinois. Take advantage of some great deals at our silent auction before the holidays! Items include a LASIK vision correction surgery, a massage chair recliner, autographed Cubs and Bears prints, dinner and entertainment packages and much more! Sign up now at www.BethesdaLutheranCommunities.org/?Soiree or contact Katey Higgins at (920) 206-4432 or katey.higgins@mailblc.org. We have negotiated great hotel rates for your convenience. This is sure to be fun for adults of all ages. Hope to see you there!
Christmas Cookie Sale! December 4th 9:00am to 7:00pm December 5th 9:00am to 1:00pm Faith Lutheran Church 2505 Helm Rd and Navajo Dr. Carpentersville, IL 60110
Spirit of Life Chorus Performance Schedule The Spirit of Life Chorus is a 100+ member ecumenical Christian concert chorus performing in church sanctories and auditoriums throughout the northern Illinois area. Our concert series this fall is entitled "A Baby Changes Everything". Imagine Mary and Joseph as their baby was born. Do you think their son changed their lives? History tells us the answer, and what a change He has made....in all our lives. With music and the spoken word, our concert this year is filled with the wonderful and glorious sounds of Christmas! We hope to see you at one or more of our 2009 Fall Concert Series. The schedule is listed below:
ROSELLE - Sunday, December 6th St. Walter Catholic Church 201 West Maple Avenue ; 60172 Concert time: 4:30 p.m.
A German Christmas "Liederfest" (Hymnfest) Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 7:00 PM St. John Lutheran Church 4939 W. Montrose Chicago, Illinois 60641 St John Lutheran Church, 4939 W Montrose in Chicago, will be conducting an all German Christmas "Liederfest" (Hymnfest) December 6, at 7:00 p.m. The program will begin with familiar Christmas folk music and then move into the Christmas celebration with readings and hymns to celebrate our Savior's birth. St John is conveniently located on the northside, in the heart of Chicago, three blocks west of highway 90/94 and has good parking facilities. Everyone is welcome, but especially people of German descent who wish to revive a rich, old tradition with their family. Refreshments will be served after the program. For additional information, call 773-736-1112
Christmas Concert at St. John's La Grange Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 6:30 PM St. John Lutheran Church 47th Street & Brainard Ave. La Grange, Illinois 60525 "These are the Days..." is the theme of the annual Christmas Concert presented by St. John's Lutheran Church and School, 505 S. Park Rd. La Grange, IL 60525 on Sunday, December 13th at 6:30 pm. Under the direction of Mr. David Christian, this evening of music will feature St. John's adult and children's choirs and ensembles, orchestra and two handbell choirs. St. John's is delighted this year to also feature guest organist, Michael Wolniakowski, master organist and teacher at Lyons Township High School in the choral music department. The music performed at this year's concert will expand various time periods and styles, reiterating the timeless yet prevailing significance of the birth of Jesus. Familiar music and carols which have been a part of our Christmas tradition for generations will be heard. Yet, as the theme suggests, embodied in the evening's repertoire will be the compelling message that the hope of Christmas is for "these days," leaving the audience with forward thrusting joy and peace to last beyond the holiday season.
Christmas Concert at First Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Chicago Sunday, December 13, 2009 3:30 and 7 PM First Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church 1301 N. LaSalle Dr. Chicago, Illinois 60610 First Saint Paul 's Evangelical Lutheran Church, located at 1301 North LaSalle Drive will present its annual Christmas concert on Sunday, December 13 at 3:30 and 7 PM. Under the direction of music director Maurice Boyer, the choir joined by guest soloists and accompanied by organist William Beermann and a string ensemble, will present a number of choral works and familiar carols in the context of a Service of Lessons and Carols. The program will open with the spirited "Magnificat" of Francesco Durante, a contemporary of J.S. Bach. Other works include Gustav Holst's stirring setting of "Let All Mortal Flesh" as well as a new carol, "Welcome, Precious Infant Lord," composed by Carl Schalk, with text by David Rogner. The carol, which is dedicated to the FSP choir, will be premiered at the concert. You will want to make sure you hear this inspiring music as we prepare to share the news of our Savior's birth through this wonderful parish tradition. A candlelight reception will follow the early program. A freewill offering will be taken, and free parking will be available at the Franklin School lot. For more information or to download a parking pass, please visit our website at www.fspauls.org. Click here for more information
Christmas Program at Grace, Streamwood Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 5 pm Grace Lutheran Church 780 S. Bartlett Rd. Streamwood, Illinois 60107 Join us! December 19th at 5pm - Grace Lutheran Church , 780 S. Bartlett Road , Streamwood , IL COMING TO YOU LIVE FROM H.A.L.O. - 777 FM AND 1225 AM ON YOUR HEAVENLY RADIO DIAL... Do you remember ... The Old Time radio programs.... Sitting around the radio and letting your imagination run wild?! We are heading back to the past in our All Church Christmas Program! Brought to you by our own Sunday Kids Club! Audience Participation is a PLUS! Cast Party to follow for EVERYONE! Now... a word from our sponsor...
Upcoming Events - Click Here for a complete listing of Upcoming Events Bethesda's Second City Soiree Spirit of Life Chorus A German Christmas "Liederfest" (Hymnfest) Christmas Concert Christmas Concert Christmas Program
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Hotel Orrington, Evanston St. Walter Catholic Church, Roselle St. John, Chicago St. John's, La Grange First Saint Paul's, Chicago Grace Lutheran Church, Streamwood
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