Rummage $ale time... 
Your Rummage Sale chairpersons are pleased to announce the dates for the 2012 Annual LHC Rummage Sale. This year's sale will be held on Friday, October 5 and Saturday, October 6. These dates are rapidly approaching, so we want to remind everyone to commence your Fall clean up/clear out! We will begin accepting all your old treasures at the church on Monday, September 24th. However, as in the past, if you need to drop your items off before this date, the Karwowski barn is available for storage immediately. Volunteer sign up sheets will be passed around at church. Please feel free to contact Cathy Price 630.587.0275 or Kathryn Karwowski (pictured) 630.584.6254 with any questions about our beloved community charity event. We're looking forward to a record year! |
Pastor's message...
"I do not pretend to understand how the divine Creator influences the human child. I feel as if spiritual forces were pouring constantly from the infinite source which is never poorer for all it gives forth... Yet the influences of spirit make their way in different degrees or not at all, to different souls. The windows of some are perhaps nearly shut. The windows of others have opened only a few chinks and crevices. At some seasons - the season of prayer - those chinks and crevices may open a little wider so that a little more of God's light may enter in."
Martin Buber
These words from the great rabbi and 20th century philosopher got me to thinking about the seasons of change. Some of us mark the passing of the year by seasons. Some mark the year by climatic seasons, summer, fall, winter, spring. (remember the Native American woman on Howdy Doody?) Some mark the year by school events, the start, the breaks, the semesters, the summer vacation. Some mark the year by the seasons of the church year, Advent, Christmas, Ephiphany, Lent, Easter, Pentacost, Kingdomtide. I'm not sure how many really are in that category. Others mark the year by sporting seasons. We are entering football season (hooray!). Next is hockey, basketball, and then baseball again. Of course there is hunting, fishing, soccer and always golf and tennis. It is interesting how we measure our own years, our life.
Martin Buber suggests prayer, concerns of loving-kindness, and justice. He suggests we open the windows of our life to the winds of God's love and hope for the disenfranchised, the hopeless, the forgotten, the despairing. Could it be that loving, kindness, care, affirmation and acceptance actually defines every season no matter how we number them.
I would ask you to open the fall, football, playoff season with loving concern, compassionate thoughtfulness. May the color of the season and the winds that blow bring hope and life to you.
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 Worship schedule...
September 2
Holy Communion
Sermon: "Work and Worship in the Kingdom"
Scripture: Matthew 7:13-23
Theme: Trust and Truth
September 9
Sermon: "The Rock, the Foundation of Life and Love"
Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29
Theme: Under the waters are the rocks, under the rocks are the words, under the words are life.
September 16
Sermon: "Faith is Only Faith as it is Enacted in Love"
Scripture: II Corinthians 5:14-20; Romans 5:6-11
Theme: Paul, among Jews and Gentiles, His Moral Teachings and Theological Stages
September 23
Sermon: "Love Beyond Our Control, Even Integrity"
Scripture: Romans 14:1-5
Theme: Love - Agape
September 30
Sermon: "Unique not Universal; - We Cook for the Common People"
Scripture: Romans 8:24-25; I Corinthians 13:11-13
Theme: Unity Within Diversity
All services this month will be at 9:30 am.
September 11 - A Time of Remembrance
The church bell will be rung the morning of September 11 in remembrance of the lives lost in 2001. The church will also be open for quiet meditation.
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Activities...
 A Book & A Prayer Book Club 4th Monday of every month 7 pm in the Parish Hall. Next Book: Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
by Laura Hillenbrand Next Meeting: Monday, September 24, 7 pm, Parish Hall Contact: Kathy Haben, 630.876.0620, khaben@att.net  This story is about the life of Louis Zamperini. Born in 1917, Zamperini has traveled an extreme journey from his mischievous depression-era boyhood in California, to a Japanese prisoner of war camp; facing countless unfathomable obstacles and catastrophes in between. A former record-breaking Olympic runner, World War II bombardier, and a POW survivor, Samperini returned from war an alcoholic who suffered from severe post traumatic stress disorder before God came into his life, filling him with forgiveness and turning his life around. Please join us and feel free to bring a friend! Information: www.littlehomechurch.org/bookclubnew.html Keep connected with the Book Club, get the latest details, and see what our guests are saying about the group: www.meetup.com/LHC-Wayne-IL-A-Book-and-a-Prayer-Readers |
Choir 
Thanks to all who participated in providing music for our summer services. We had several guest soloists and they all enjoyed being at LHC.
Choir Practice
We will start choir practice on Wednesday, September 12 at 7 pm. Our first Sunday to sing will be September 16. We will begin with a few familiar anthems and start some new music and a new cantata for Advent/Christmas. Please come and be a part of our choir family. We will also have new robes this Fall!
Bell Choir
New music has already been purchased for our bell choir. We will have rehearsals on Saturdays prior to Sunday service.
Children's Music
Singing and bell music practice will be in Sunday School this Fall.
CD Release
This summer I was a part of a recording project with Carl King (our next door neighbor and tenant). Rev. King put together a CD called "Hymns of Hope" which will be available soon with yours truly doing some of the keyboards! I'll keep you posted!
Larry Dieffenbach, Director of Music, Organist lsdieffenbach@sbcglobal.net Gardening Angels  Thank you to angels, Kathleen Sullivan Kaska, Susannah Lesswing and Jane Shelton for their hard work weeding the LHC courtyard and yard at the Friday, August 24 Work Day. It was a beautiful morning in the garden...and we found another 4 plastic Easter eggs!  |
Education...
Quiet Time Bags
Canvas bags are available in a basket at the rear of the church. They contain some crayons, story books and activity books for the children to use during worship. Please return them to the basket after worship.
Morning Bible Study
Presented by Rev. Ron Purser on Wednesday mornings at 10 am in his office. The group is now studying the book of Exodus. All are welcome. No preparation is required.
Presented by Rev. Nancy Schatzeder on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 7-8:30 pm in the Parish Hall.
We are currently studying The Book of Acts. Praying that the same spirit that inspired and initiated the new church in Jesus' name will continue to bless and vivify our study, we will take this early church history to heart. Study will continue throughout summer and into fall. So grab your actual or virtual bible (e-readers rule!), your open minds and hearts, and join us anytime. All are invited whether you have read the chapters to be discussed or not.
Next session: Thursday, September 20
Children's Sunday School 
Church School begins: September 9
 Yippee!
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| Council News...
Moderator elect = Fox Valley Association Delegate
It was suggested by our Council, that the person holding the position of Moderator elect could also hold the position as our church's Delegate to the Fox Valley Association. What does this mean? Well, local UCC congregations, in our area, belong to the FVA and they meet twice yearly (Spring and Fall). There is also a once-a-year Illinois Conference meeting (Summer) that they would attend. Delegates from the conference are then chosen to attend the General Synod meetings, which meet every two years. In short, the governing bodies of the UCC (from the top down) are:
* General Synod
* Conference
* Association
The upcoming meetings are:
* Fox Valley Association, Oct. 20, 2012 (no location assigned yet)
* Fox Valley Association, May 27, 2013 (Downers Grove, IL)
* Illinois Conference Meeting, June 14-15, 2013 (Oakbrook, IL)
Why am I telling you this? Besides having a delegate attend these meetings, clergy and visitors are welcome and invited. I'd LOVE to have someone attend the meetings with me. Please see me after church or call me at 630.816.7723 or email me at gregsasst@aquascapeinc.com if you're interested in joining me!
Kathy Haben, Moderator elect
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Our love & prayers... 
Recently hospitalized or ill:
Elaine Williford
Kay Brynelsen
Ty Wilson-Muno
Don Heinrich
Our Sympathy... To Steve MacCarthy and his family on the death of his mother, Barbara MacCarthy. Barb was a long-time and devoted member of the Little Home Church and a friend to many! She will be missed. To Laurel Hendrickson on the death of her brother. Our Congratulations... To Joyce Cox on the birth of Mason James Siems, her 4th great grandson! Proud parents are Clinton and Heather Siems. To Raymond and Rita Quirk on the baptism of Hunter Raymond Quirk.
Thank you to our service men & women... SPC Samantha Prang SGT Greg Haben |
Open and Affirming...
Congregational discussion: Sunday, September 9, 11 am
Join our first congregational discussion about whether to become an Open and Affirming (ONA) church. We will gather in the Parish Hall following worship on Sunday, September 9th.
The ONA Exploratory Committee will present background information about the ONA process. Please plan to attend and learn more about this important topic.
The committee has placed a bright orange box in the church office for any questions, comments or suggestions you might have about the Open and Affirming process. We will do our best to respond to all communications.
ONA Exploratory Committee: Anne Bouchard, chairperson;
Carol Berger; Nancy Doerr; Kathy Haben; Ann McLaughlin; Marilyn Poole; Nancy Schatzeder; Jane Shelton; Suzanne & Wally Setlock
More information:
http://www.ucc.org/lgbt/ona.html
http://www.ucccoalition.org/
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Our LHC servicemen & women...
Sgt. Greg Haben
United States Marine Corp. Serving his 2nd tour at Camp Leatherneck, located in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
He is scheduled to return home shortly.
Spc. Samantha Prang
United States Army
Currently serving in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan.
Samantha is part of Signal Company Division Headquarters & Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division.
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Upcoming Dates
Sunday School begins
Sun. Sept. 9
ONA Discussion
Sun. Sept. 9, 10:45 am
A Time of Remembrance
Sept. 11, 9 am
Church Council Meeting
Tue. Sept. 11, 7 am
Evening Bible Study Thu. Sept. 20, 7 pm A Book & A Prayer Book Club* Mon. Sept. 24, 7 pm Rummage Sale Set-Up Mon. Sept. 24 -
Thu. Oct. 4 Morning Bible Study Wednesdays, 10 am Blessing of the Hounds Sun. Sept. 30, 10:45 am
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Church Leadership
Pastor Reverend Ron W. Purser
Pastor Emeritus Reverend Dr. Don Heinrich Director of Music Organist Larry Dieffenbach
Office Manager
Lori Prang
Church Council: Moderator Wally Setlock Moderator-elect Kathy Haben Stewardship Ministry Ann McLaughlin Evangelism Ministry Bob Kaska Outreach Ministry Marilyn Poole Congregational Life Anne Bouchard Jane Shelton Christian Education Lori Haseltine Worship & Spiritual Growth Nancy Schatzeder Facilities Peter Gatsch Members at Large Carol Berger Karen Hansen Gianna Marchese Financial Art Zwemke
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Flowers & Fellowship
Provide flowers to decorate our altar table or host a fellowship hour after worship as a wonderful way to recognize a special occasion or to remember someone special. Email the office or use the sign-up sheets posted in the Parish Hall if you would like to participate. A reminder call will come from the Church Office so you can note what should be listed in the Sunday Bulletin.
(Open dates are noted below.)
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Altar Flowers
September 2 (open)
September 9
Berger September 16 Estes September 23 Hendrickson September 30 Alex |
Fellowship Hour
September 2 (open) September 9 (open) September 16 Muno September 23 (open) September 30 (open)
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 Happy Birthday!
Sept. 5
Charles Bouchard
Elizabeth Berger
Sept. 6
Alyssa Groves
Sept. 8
Sharon Gault
Sept. 9
Katie Benson
Sept. 11
Diane Hochstetter
Sept. 14
Joyce Cox
Scott Hochstetter
Jessilyn Weibel
Sept. 15
Betty Austin
Jane Shelton
Sept. 16
Pam Welch
Sept. 17
Brandi Moore
Sept. 18
Dion Queen
Sept. 20 Theo Moore Sept. 21 Bremmer Miller Sept. 23 Amy Benson Sept. 27 David Poole Olivia Bouchard Sept. 30 Elaine Williford |
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note:
Pulpit Associate
and Ushers
Interested in serving as a pulpit associate or an usher for Sunday Service?
Contact the office and be added to the list.
Take a Picture!
Remember to take a picture of friends and family at Church gatherings and events...or submit a photo or illustration with an item for By the Way.
Just email a JPEG file or drop off a print for scanning to the Church office.
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noticed!
Pastor Ron has a new micorphone which is making it easier to hear Sunday services.
Thanks to Wally Setlock and Gary Estes for some additional repairs at the Peterson House. The basement stairs have been fixed and the toilet seat replaced.
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