August 2, 2012 |
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| Worship at South Park Church | |
Sunday Worship Services
9:15am only
9:15am and 10:45am
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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! |
| Where on Earth is Pastor Eric? | |
 You won't find me preaching, in my office, or leading a ministry at SPC during August. That's because I'll be on campus at Asbury Theological Seminary in Lexington, Kentucky. I've been accepted into the Beeson Pastor's Program. Think of it as a pastoral fellowship that is providing tuition and other resources towards a Doctor of Ministry.
I'll be building friendships with about a dozen pastors from across the country for rejuvenation, renewal, and retooling. We've already completed about 5,000 pages of reading that covers leadership, spiritual formation, and pastoral theology. Now we'll be learning in person from some of the authors of those books in classroom discussion, retreats, and writing.
I've been blessed repeatedly by your words of encouragement as I start this adventure. And I trust that it will help me be the best pastor I can be for SPC for years to come. Please join me in praying for the following:
- That I might have eagerness to learn what God wants to teach me.
- That strong friendships might form with other pastors in the program.
- That I might have wisdom in applying what I learn to our church.
- That I might experience joy in the adventure.
- That God would watch over my family and draw us all close through this experience.
- That our church would grow as each of us fills our special role.
- To be guided by Scripture in your prayers, see Colossians 1:9-12
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| Facility Renovation Update | |
 Membership votes have been counted and we are excited to share that the ballot passed for leadership to go forward in planning for the Facility Renovation. 142 votes were received - 135 yes' and 7 no's which totals 95% affirmation!
Our next step will be meeting with the architect. Different ministry leaders and volunteers will soon be scheduled to be interviewed, giving them an opportunity for input. In January, the leadership will be sharing the vision of the renovation and will launch the campaign.
Thank you for your trust in the leadership and for being a part of this exciting time in SPC History!
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School Backpack Drive
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School Backpack Drive - August 5 through August 26
Partner with Inner City Impact to provide new backpacks with school supplies for elementary age underprivileged children. Visit the Welcome Center to contribute your donation ($22.00 covers an entire backpack!) Cash or checks payable to South Park Church (memo: ICI BACKPACKS) are welcome. And join in the fun at our Assembling Party! 25 Volunteers are needed on Thursday, August 23, from 7 -9 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. For more information, e-mail Lilly Staar.
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| Operation Christmas Child | |
 OCC: Christmas in July
Thanks to everyone for making OCC's first-ever Christmas in July campaign such a great success! Not only did you donate amazing items to start our campaign off, but we had over 50 women join together to sew over 75 beautiful pillowcase dresses for little girls in need! What a blessing! Our next pillowcase dress-making event will be on Saturday, October 13, 2012 from 9 am until 3 pm ... drop in for a time of sewing and fellowship. No need to know how to sew to get involved. Bring family members and friends! Since we'll be running OCC through the 3rd week of November, please continue to bring in items for shoeboxes and supplies for the pillowcase dresses: new or gently-used pillowcases (solid, prints-really anything looks adorable!, 1/2" wide elastic and 1/2" extra wide double fold bias tape (any and all colors) and trims. Drop items off at the Welcome Center any time. Please pray for the 8 million children who will receive their shoebox of hope during this campaign!
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Kick-off: Sunday, September 9, 2012
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 Kick-Off Sunday 2012: Sept. 9, 2012
One Service at 10:45 a.m.
Car Show, Free Food, Fun 12 - 3 p.m.
The Great Restoration... Why do people go through the trouble of restoring a classic car? Something of great value isn't thrown away; it is restored. The more valuable something is, the greater the attention to detail. Beyond a new paint job, the engine and its parts are cleaned, repaired, or replace. Believe it or not, that's how God sees us. You're valuable... unique... worth restoring. We'll be learning more about God's great restoration process this fall.
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SPC Family: Online Community Coming Soon...
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 SPC will be launching a new online community soon! This is a place to connect with the family and community of South Park Church. Find groups, connect with friends, volunteer and check your schedules. Stay tuned for more information soon!
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| Family and Friends Scavenger Hunt | |
 Family & Friends Scavenger Hunt - Saturday, August 18, 3 - 6 p.m.
This event is for families with kids 1st grade and older... but younger and older siblings can join the fun! Invite grandparents, uncles, friends...whoever you want. Pack your car with family and/or friends, bring a camera and come join us for 90 minutes of scavenging around town, then back to church for pizza and pop as we determine the winner of the 2012 Scavenger Hunt. Register by August 11 with payment of $10/family. Click here for registration form and additional instructions.
Visit the new SPC Kids Facebook page here.
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| 1:20 Youth Ministry Wilderness Trip | |
Pray for spiritual growth and safety for our 1:20 (high school) students leaving for their Wilderness Trip to Wisconsin tomorrow morning. They will be canoeing, caving, hiking, and rock climbing as they meditate on God's Word throughout the week, returning on Friday evening.
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| Contact SPC by Email or Phone | |
By Email: Click on the name of the staff member below to send an email.
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
Chris Clifton, Dir. Worship and Creative Arts, x 29
Jeannine Woerz, Dir. Care/Office, x 25
Steve Kaminsky, Dir. A/V Ministry & College Group, x 28
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Renee Gerstmayr, Exec. Admin., x 24
Becky Flood, Assoc. Dir. Adult MInistries, x40
Deborah Kaminsky, Assoc. Director Youth, x 42
Jenn Sydow, Youth Asst., x 33
Teresa Sweitzer, Children's Assistant, Nursery-Kind., x 41
John Jensen, Children's Assistant, x 31
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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