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Palos Park
Presbyterian
Community Church
12312 S. 88th Avenue, Palos Park Illinois 60464-1825
708-448-5220
www.pppcc.org
Know God’s Word, Show Christ’s Love in Care for One Another,
Go in the Spirit of Service, Grow New Life in Christ
October 26, 2014
Today’s News
WELCOME TO WORSHIP TODAY
Your presence makes a true addition to the service of God. If you
happen to be a visitor, today let this be your church. We hope this is
only the first of many worship experiences among this family of God.
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Core Values of PPPCC
God-Focused, Christ-Centered, Spirit-Led.
Bible-Based. Shared Ownership. Nurturing Family of Faith
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Nursery Care newborn through 24 months (as of
September 1, 2014), 8:15 a.m. through 12:15 p.m. every
Sunday.
Children’s Ministry during Worship - 8:30 a.m. and 11:00
a.m. Wee Church throughout Worship for children 2 &
3 years of age as of September 1, 2014 in the Sonrise
Room. Children’s Worship Time dismissed during
Worship Pre-K through 5th Grade children, in Primary
Hall.
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The Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church seeks to become a
community of vibrant believers who are inspired by an awesome God
and transformed through His word and Spirit to
share Christ’s love with the world.
Announcements
Thank you to our guest soloist and dear friend of the congregation,
Arnold Rawls, offering music at the 11:00 service. Your gift of song is a
wonderful blessing to us this morning as we worship!
Thank you to Lauren DeAngelis and Emma Dolan (8:30) and Janice
Frischkorn (11:00) for teaching Wee Church today. Your gift of service is
greatly appreciated.
Education Hour classes continue today at 9:45 a.m. and include:
Preschool aged children (2 yrs.–PreK) meet in the Sonrise Room and are
taught by Mona Tapia, K – 2nd grade meet on the stage in Primary Hall
and are taught by Lori Goral and Michelle Miller, 3rd–5th graders meet in
Primary Hall and are taught by Maggie Downs. Middle School students
meet in the library and are taught by Wesley Zuro. Confirmation
students meet in the Friendship Room and are taught by David Carlton
and Bob Van Baren. WF Bible Study meets in the WF Room and is
taught by Paul Grivakis. Adult Electives include: Acts of the Apostles
meets in the Map Room and is taught by Tim Gibbons and From the
Solas to the Core Values and Mission of PPPCC which is taught by
Steve Brumbaugh and meets in the Original Sanctuary.
Today we are dedicating the, “What We Believe Quilt.” Thank you to
everyone who made a square that has been placed in our “What We
Believe” quilt. 100 squares were made by members of our congregation
ranging in age from 5 - 90. The squares showcase what we believe
about God, the Bible and the spiritual life. Thank you as well to Norma
Carson, Pat Marusarz, Joann McNicholas and the women of World
Service for their hard work piecing the quilt together and quilting the 8
foot square quilt. The quilt will be hung in the church narthex on
November 9. Be sure to stop by and examine all the artwork.
Lunch Bunch goes to lunch in different places each Sunday after
worship. If you would like to have lunch with a bunch, instead of being
alone, please consider yourself invited. The group usually gathers in the
Narthex to go. A schedule of future places is posted on the bulletin
board. Today, according to that schedule, the “bunch” is lunching at
Country House Restaurant, 5400 W. 127th Street in Alsip.
Maggie Downs is on Study Leave this week, October 28 – November
3. She will return to the office on November 4.
Bible Focus Group meets this Wednesday, October 29. Everyone is
invited to join us in the Library at 10:00 each Wednesday morning!
Church Night activities continue this Wednesday, October 29. Classes
and Choirs include: Children’s Hand Chime Choir (5:45–6:15 p.m.),
Children’s Choirs (6:15–7:00 p.m.), Chancel Choir (6:30–8:00 p.m.),
Junior Youth Club and Youth Club (7:00–8:00 p.m.), Bible Focus Group
(6:30–8:00 p.m.), Small Groups in October and November. Please see
Palos Plans for more information.
Daylight Saving Time ends next Sunday morning at 2:00 a.m. Please
be sure to turn your clocks BACK one hour before going to bed
Saturday night.
First Wednesday Book Club meets on November 5. The book to be
discussed is The Pearl, by John Steinbeck. This is an exciting and classic
fable. It is the story of a fisherman who found a pearl beyond price, the
Pearl of the World. With the pearl, he hoped to buy peace and happiness
for himself, his wife and their little son. Instead he found that peace and
happiness are not to be purchased. They are, themselves, pearls beyond
price. There are copies of this book available to borrow in the church
library on the book check out shelf. Please follow the directions for
borrowing the book. Kristin Kruzich will be leading the discussion in
November, and all are welcome to participate.
Help needed! We need to add to the rotation of Ushers, Scripture
Readers and those who lead the congregation in the Prayers of the
People. If you would be interested in participating in the worship
leadership of the church in one of these ways, please let Pastor Carlton
know!
WORLD SERVICE is collecting items to be given to the homeless and
children's homes. WANTED: sample size shampoos and conditioners,
toothpaste, toothbrushes, bars of soap, Campbell’s soup labels, box tops
for education. Place your donations in the Campbell’s Soup container in
the church office.
PADS is starting! We need some cooks for dinners on Fridays. We also
need some helpers. If you are able to do either or both, please see Anita
Stocks. The first Friday in November will be our first night. Thank you!
Caring Adult Ministry seeks to care for the senior members of our
congregation by visiting those who are homebound. We are looking for
additional volunteers to help with this important ministry. If you would
like to be a visitor to our homebound, please speak with Pastor Carlton,
Melissa Klockow or Amber Chapman.
Third Quarter giving records are now available. If you would like a copy
of your giving record, contact Dorothy at church by phone, or email
Dorothy@pppcc.org and she will be happy to accommodate you.
We are now entering the Stewardship Season at PPPCC. This year our
focus will be on Fulfilling the Mission that God has given for our church
to do. Our four-fold mission is: Know God’s Word, Show Christ’s Love, Go
in the Spirit of Service and Grow the Body of Christ. Over the next four
Sundays, one of these mission initiatives will be highlighted in worship.
Today’s focus is on: GO in the Spirit of Service. Please see the insert for
further explanation of this part of our mission.
Thank you to our Deacons and the Funeral Committee for preparing
the luncheon this past Monday after the Memorial Service for Ken Gill.
If you brought in food for the funeral luncheon, please stop by and pick up
your dishes. We are hosting the Presbytery on November 15 and we don’t want
your dishes to accidentally disappear. Thank you!
DATE
SCRIPTURE
TOPIC
November 2
John 17:20-26
Jesus Prays for Unity
November 9
Luke 20:9-19
The Parable of the Tenants
* * * Pa l o s Yo u t h M i n i s t r y * * *
LOL AND WF
TONIGHT at 6:30 p.m.!!
Topic: Integrity
Next Saturday night event
(LOL AND WF)
is November 1st
More info to come!
LOL Retreat is January 23-25
WF Retreat is February 13-16
Sign-ups coming soon for both!
Need more info about the Youth Ministry?
Online Parent Ministry www.pppcc.org/parents
Contact Bob Van Baren at
708-448-5220 (office)
or 708-601-1060 (cell)
Church E-mail: Youth@pppcc.org
Personal Email: BVBaren@gmail.com
SMALL GROUP MINISTRY
Moving Forward
WHAT IS MOVING FORWARD?
Moving Forward is a 6-week small group series focused on
discipleship and strengthening of our community at PPPCC.
. . . Serving Us Today . . .
Service Hosts: Abbie & Jerry Niewiadomski
Ushers:
Christine Baggio, Mike Alioto, James Hay, Jerry Kendall, Curt Wiest, Lois Wiest
Sexton - Reilly Scanlon / Logan Lochow / Derek McCurdy
Sound System - Audio Team
Video - Video Team
Prayers of Petition - Tim Robieson
Reader - Scott Stribrny
Badge Table - Lori Goral
Lock Up - Curt Wiest
Outside Greeter - Rodger Eppley
Blood Pressure - Kim Scanlon
Narthex Hosts - Tony & Michelle Parrish
Coffee Hour - Randy & Linda Ytterberg
T his Week a t
Palos Park P resb yterian
Commun ity Churc h
Sunday, October 26
7:30 am
Devotional Service
8:30 am
Contemporary Service
9:45 am
Education Hour
11:00 am
Worship
12:15 pm
Handbells
6:30 pm
LOL & WF
6:30 pm
Moving Forward Small Group - Original Sanctuary (Amy M. & Michelle P.)
Monday, October 27
9:00 am
Moving Forward Small Group - Royalberry Restaurant (Bob Van Baren)
6:30 pm
Moving Forward Small Group - Original Sanctuary (Pat Marusarz)
7:00 pm
Moving Forward Small Group - Davies Home (Grant & Carol Davies)
Tuesday, October 28
12:00 pm ** Moving Forward Small Group - Lorenz Home (Art & Kathryn)
7:00 pm
Moving Forward Small Group - Niewiadomski Home (Jerry & Abbie N.)
7:00 pm
Worship Team Meeting
Wednesday, October 29
10:00 am
Bible Focus Group
5:45 pm
Children’s Handchime Choir
6:15 pm
Children’s Choirs
6:30 pm
Chancel Choir
6:30 pm
Bible Focus Group
6:30 pm
Moving Forward Small Group - Original Sanctuary (Kathy Stanek)
7:00 pm
Junior Youth Club and Youth Club
7:00 pm
Moving Forward Small Group - DeAngelis Home (Anthony & Tami D.)
Thursday, October 30
2:30 pm
Moving Forward Small Group - Original Sanctuary (David Carlton)
7:00 pm
Moving Forward Small Group - Cudney Home (Nick & Sarah Cudney)
Saturday, November 1
8:00 am
Men’s Breakfast
6:30 pm
LOL & WF Saturday Night Live
TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR BEFORE GOING TO BED!
Sunday, November 2 - Daylight Saving Time Ends!!
7:30 am
Devotional Service
8:30 am Contemporary Service
9:45 am ALL CHURCH BREAKFAST (No Education Hour)
11:00 am
Worship
12:15 pm
Handbells
1:00 pm Service of Remembrance
6:30 pm LOL & WF
6:30 pm Moving Forward Small Group - Original Sanctuary (Amy M. & Michelle P.)
** Moving Forward location change for October 28 and November 4.
Blood Pressure Screenings will be taken in the Library at 12:15 p.m. following the worship service.
We Are A STEPHEN MINISTRY Congregation
Associate Pastor
Director of Children’s Ministry
Director of Youth Ministry
Director of Music & Worship
Executive Assistant
Organist
David Carlton
Margaret Downs
Bob Van Baren
Megan Marshall
Susan Schmidt
Ralph Pugh
dcarlton@pppcc.org
maggie@pppcc.org
youth@pppcc.org
megan@pppcc.org
susan@pppcc.org
pugh@iit.edu
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Fulfilling the Mission
Utilizing the resources of time, talent and treasure to fulfill Christ’s
calling for our church to:
Know God’s Word
Show Christ's Love In Care for One Another
Go in the Spirit of Service
and
Grow New Life in Christ.
This week's focus is: Go in the Spirit of Service.
The GO initiative at PPPCC involves both our evangelism and mission
efforts. Our church has had a deep history of supporting missionaries
throughout the world and in recent years has sought to expand our
sphere of local missions as well. We support missionaries overseas in
a wide range of ministries including:
Jeff Burns
Frontier Fellowship (Callisons)
Hearts in Motion (Sheeringa)
Interserve (Stocks & Treeces)
Mission Aviation Fellowship (Cedergren)
Outreach Foundation (Haspels, Lims & Todd Luke)
Wycliff Bible Translators (Ken & Joyce Prettol)
Zach & Shellie Maddox
Glenn & Susan Hershberger
Ripe For Harvest (Bowen)
PPPCC also supports a wide range of National and Local Missions
including:
Intervarsity Campus Ministry (Nordquist)
Voice of Calvary
Wee Kirk Conference
Multiplication Network
Gideons
Chicagoland Prison Outreach
ELIM
Emmaus Ministries
Jones Community Center
Lansing Presbyterian Church
Friends for Youth
Metropolitan Family Services
Together we Cope
Trinity Christian College
PADS
Chicago Christian Counseling
Chicago Christian High School
Southwest Christian Schools
Kairos Outside
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In addition to this wide range of ministries, PPPCC also supports our
youth group’s annual mission trip and service projects.
The church has gained a reputation throughout our community as a
place where people care for others due in large part to our efforts in
SON Weekend and SON Christmas as well as other service projects
that occur spontaneously to meet a community need.
To further support our initiative of Going in the Spirit of Service, the
church has sought to support Community Organizations that promote
healing and wholeness. Such organizations use our facilities during
the week. They are:
AL ANON
AA
Boy Scouts
Cub Scouts
Taking into account all the various ways in which we reach out to our
larger community, including our intentional ministry of publicity, the GO
in the Spirit of Service initiative includes:
● Support of Missionaries and Mission Agencies
● Funds for local missions including SON Weekend &
Christmas
● Support of our WF Mission Trip
● 25% of the Salaries for the Senior and Associate Pastors
● Evangelism Program Budget
● And the safe, clean usage of 10% of our facility
FULFILLING THE MISSION MINISTRY PLAN
2.9%
Know God's Word
28.3%
31.5%
Show Christ's Love
in Care for One
Another
Go in the Spirit of
Service
GO
23.2%
14.1%
Grow New Life in
Christ
Other
When the costs of salaries, facilities and programming are combined,
the percentage of our Ministry Plan resources dedicated to helping us
Go in the Spirit of Service is close to 23.2% of our annual budget. In
other words, when you put a dollar in the offering plate, 23 cents goes
directly to support the Missional and evangelism components of our
congregation.
Thank you.
Through your generous giving, we will be able to continue to shine the
light of God into this world filled with darkness.
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED FOR P.A.D.S.
Donations are always welcome
(Place in marked bins located in the back of Fellowship Hall)
Clothing (new)
Men’s underwear: sizes medium, large, XL & XXL
Men’s white undershirts: sizes medium, large, XL & XXL
Women’s underwear: sizes 5 & 6 (practical, not fancy)
Socks (plain white): men’s, women’s & children’s
Clothing (new or gently used)
Men’s Jeans (34, 36, 38, 40, 42)
Men’s sweatpants & sweatshirts sizes: medium, large, XL & XXL
Shoes & Boots; sizes 10 and up
Shirts; sizes: large, XL & XXL
Coats/Jackets,sizes: large, XL & XXL
Hats, Gloves, Scarves (men’s, women’s & children’s)
Miscellaneous Items
New or gently used
Sleeping pillows
Twin sized blankets
Twin sized sheets (fitted & flat)
Bath sized towels, washcloths
Backpacks
Folding chairs
Travel sized Toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, powder, deodorant, hand lotion,
toothbrushes, toothpaste, Q-Tips, Band-Aids, ear plugs, combs, etc.)
Tissues (kleenex): small packages
Cough drops
Food Items
Case of bottled water
Case of pop
Monetary Donations
Please send to church office clearly marked “For PADS”. Checks should be made out
to PPPCC, with “For PADS” marked in memo line.
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED FOR P.A.D.S.
PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) partners with Faith Communities
throughout the south and southwest suburbs for the use of their facilities as
homeless shelters. These shelters are staffed with volunteers from local Faith
Communities, members of fraternal, civic and social organizations, as well as
individuals from the surrounding communities.
PPPCC has agreed to staff & provide meals for guests staying overnight once
per month from October through April. Volunteers are needed to cook and
serve dinner on Friday night, provide items for breakfast & brown-bag
lunches and also to staff one of 3 shifts throughout the night. This all takes
place at:
St. Mark Lutheran Church
11007 S 76th Ave, Worth, IL 60482
(111th Street, 1 block east of Southwest Hwy)
Cook & Serve (for 35 adults) Duties include: Prepare the meal (off-site): meat,
vegetable, starch, bread and dessert. Bring the meal & serve to the men &
women seeking shelter for the night. Plus, arrange for 2-3 helpers to serve.
Dinner is served beginning at 7:00 pm until around 8:00 pm. As St. Mark’s
does not provide a kitchen for PADS, the meal is to be prepared and brought
to the church in time to serve. Cost of the meal is considered a donation and
may be partially reimbursed by PPPCC.
Provide for breakfast (for 35 adults) Donations needed include: cold cereals,
hot instant cereals, muffins or breads, juices, fruit. (must be brought to
PPPCC no later than Thursday before the date of service; marked “For
PADS”.)
Provide for lunches (for 35 adults) Donations needed include: bread or rolls,
sandwich meat, cheese, fruit, small bags of chips. (must be brought to PPPCC
no later than Thursday before the date of service; marked “For PADS”.)
Adult shift workers Duties include: Assist in set up of continental breakfast &
packing lunches. Set up & clean up facility: set up beds, mop floors, clean
tables, etc. Monitor smoke breaks, assist in filling out paperwork for men &
women.
For the following shifts:
6:00 p.m. - 11:15 p.m. (6) Females & (2) Males
11:00 p.m. - 3:15 a.m. (1-2) Females & (3-4) Males
3:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. (2) Females & (6) Males
PPPCC Dates:
November 7th - 8th
December 5th - 6th
January 2nd - - 3rd
February 6th - 7th
March 6th - 7th
April 3rd - 4th
*****Donations are always welcome (See reverse side for details)*****
Any questions please talk to Anita Stocks (708-496-0908)
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I WANT TO HELP PADS
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