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| Worship at South Park Church | |
Sunday Worship Services
9:15am only
9:15am and 10:45am
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| IRON MEN begins Saturday! |
Iron Men's
Fall Study -
Saturdays,
7 - 8:30 a.m.
Fellowship Hall
Our focus will be understanding the women in our lives by first understanding ourselves. In this series, we will discover the common misconceptions and what it means to exercise Biblical authority and understand these relationships.
Iron Men meets every Saturday morning and registration is not required. Teaching is conducted in a large group setting while discussion and application take place in smaller groups. Interested in more information? Email R.A. at RA@southparkchurch.org
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| Greetings! | 
Welcome to SPConnect!
SPConnect is a newsletter to help you stay connected to the ministry of South Park Church. Connect with us online today! |
| Children's and Youth Ministry - NEW Class Locations! | |
 This Sunday begins the new ministry year for Children and Youth! All kids in pre-school through 6th grade ministries must be registered for Sunday morning ministries. If you have not filled out a registration, click here to download a form (one per child), fill it out, and bring it with you. Please arrive early this week as you may have to wait in line.
The following are the NEW classroom assignments:
- Nursery and Older Toddlers (up to 2 1/2 years of age) - Under the Sanctuary
- Preschool (3 year old - through KG) - 2nd floor
- 1st- 6th grade - MPR
*All Kids up through 6th grade must be picked up by a parent.
- 7th- 12th grade (teens) - 3rd floor
We want to equip the family....
Each family will be getting resources based on Deutoronomy 6 that will provide teaching tools that can be used throughout the week. It includes Bath-time (older toddlers and preschoolers), Meal-time, Drive-time and Night-time devotions. It also will include practical tips on parenting. Look for the first one to come this week! Nursery-Kindergarten families will be receiving this once a month and families with children in 1 through 6 grades will be receiving this weekly. These will be available when you pick up your child this week.
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| Be The Church - Worship & Adult Sunday School | |
 We all want to make a difference, but sometimes we just need a little help getting started. This fall, we are putting our faith in action to make our neighborhood and our world a better place. We invite you to come and serve with us! It won't be glamorous, but a little hard work mixed with genuine caring can make a huge difference. It's what church was meant to be.
Ministry Fair
Visit the Overpass for Short Term Opportunities with:
Caris
Solid Rock Carpenters
Bag Hunger
Operation Christmas Child
Visit the Fireside Room for Long Term "Beyond the Walls" Opportunities with:
World Relief Chicago
Safe Families
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| Prayer for Outreach Partners | |
 Tuesday, September 20, 7 p.m., Fireside Rm
As a church family, we support over 30 individuals and agencies who need our prayer as they share the love of Jesus in words and deeds. Join us for this monthly prayer gathering as we lift up our Outreach Partners.
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Financial Peace University - Begins This Sunday! | |
Beginning This Sunday, September 18. 10:35 a.m., Fellowship Hall
This Sunday, SPC will be starting Dave Ramsey's 13-week course. Classes will be held on Sundays from 10:35 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. On average, the families attending this course eliminate $5,300 in debt and save $2,700 during the 13 weeks. Cost is $100 for materials. Contact RA for more information at ra@southparkchurch.org
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| 2011 CROP Walk | |
 Sunday, October 16. 1:30 p.m., St. Andrew's Lutheran Church
On Sunday afternoon October 16, men, women, and children from 13 area churches will walk or run together on the streets of Park Ridge to raise awareness and funds to fight world hunger. South Park Church will sponsor a team-and we need YOU! Participants may walk or run a 3 mile or 6 mile route. Each participant will help raise funds that are used to support the Maine Township Food Pantry and other national efforts to fight hunger. The problem of hunger reaches into every community around the globe, and often remains hidden from our everyday sight. As Christians, we have a mandate from Jesus to feed the hungry-and on this afternoon in October we can shine a light on this problem and work against it as a church family.
Sign up will be held at the Welcome Center each Sunday morning September 18-October 9. On October 16 the walk itself will leave at approximately 1:30 pm from St Andrew's Church in Park Ridge. Families, small groups, and individuals are welcome to participate. There will be an opportunity to also donate non-perishable items. Please consider whether you can be a walker or a donor.
For further information contact info@southparkchurch.org.
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| Congregational Business Meeting | |
 Sunday, September 25, 4:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Join us for the upcoming congregational meeting. The agenda includes financial and ministry updates, information on church direction and vision, and election of officers. A special report will be presented by the Building Renovation team. Childcare provided with RSVP REQUIRED by September Wednesday, September 21. Email Jeannine at jwoerz@southparkchurch.org with the names and ages of the children you will need childcare for.
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| Need to Connect by E-mail or Phone? | |
Need to connect by e-mail? Simply click on the name of the staff member in the listing below to send an e-mail.
Need to connect by phone? Each staff member has their own extention which allows you to reach a specific staff member or ministry quickly. If you are not sure where to direct your call, press 0 to reach the office or leave a message on the general mailbox. Your message will be forwarded to the appropriate area of ministry.
South Park Church: 847.825.5507
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Eric Flood, Senior Pastor, x22
R.A. Atanus, Exec. Director, x26
Kal Otis, Pastor of Family/Children's Ministries, x 30
Bob Anderson, Youth Pastor, x 32
Iris Andersson, Assoc. Director Children,1-6 grades, x 31
Chris Clifton, Dir. Worship and Creative Arts, x 29
Jeannine Woerz, Dir. Care/Office, x 25
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Renee Gerstmayr, Exec. Admin., x 24
Becky Flood, Assoc. Dir. Adult MInistries, x40
Deborah Kaminsky, Assoc. Director Youth, x 42
Stephanie Pankau, Youth Asst., x 33
Teresa Sweitzer, Children's Assistant, Nursery-Kind., x 41
Steve Kaminsky, Dir. A/V Ministry and College Group, x 28
Paul Gross, Dir. Operations, x 39
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Thanks for taking the time to read our newsletter. For more information on South Park Church, please visit our website at: www.southparkchurch.org
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