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Sunday Worship Services
9:15am only
9:15am and 10:45am
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Welcome to SPConnect! SPConnect is a newsletter to help you stay connected to the ministry of South Park Church. Connect with us online today! |
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FAM VBS
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FAM VBS -6:30-8:40
FAM VBS is for families with kids entering 1st - 6th grade. This is a free event. Please feel free to invited friends and family! Register for FAM VBS online at www.southparkchurch.org/vbs.
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Family Event
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Spectrum Friday, June 28, 6:30
Family Movie: Life of Pi - Open to all ages
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Serving Opportunity
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Serving Opportunity: Refugee Good Neighbor
Make a difference in a recent refugee family's life. World Relief is looking for a Good Neighbor to help this refugee family who recently lost their adoptive family in Chicago. Commitment would be minimal with around 2 hours per week and would entail welcoming them as their "American Friends". Please contact R.A. for further information.
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IREF 2nd Annual Golf Outing
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IREF 2nd Annual Golf Outing - Saturday August 17
You are cordially invited to join us for a beautiful day of golf, silent auction, followed by dinner and an IREF ministry update. Your participation is a fun opportunity to raise funding, but also introduce your friends and family members to the ministry you have so faithfully supported through the years. Foursomes and sponsorships opportunities are also available. Sign up online or at Welcome Center
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Team LYDIA
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Team LYDIA September 8. 7:00am
When you join Team LYDIA, you can reach your personal fitness goals while standing up for children who need your support through your pledges and donations to LYDIA. Join us by participating in the Chicago Half Marathon, 5K or a race of your choice (you don't have to run in Chicago to join us!) To register, please visit www.lydiahome.org/teamlydia2013 or email Kristi at kperry@lydiahome.org. Training as a group will take place 1x/month starting in June.
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Adult Ministries
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Adult Journey Class: Book of Daniel - Sundays at 10:45am Come and Join us each Sunday as we study the Book of Daniel. In this 12 week series, we will focus on both portions of Daniel, its narrative section with fascinating and suspenseful stories and the prophetic section with the wide scope through the ages. Daniel contains the most referenced Old Testament prophecies in the New Testament. This will be an exciting study.
Iron Men: Saturdays, 7 - 8:30 a.m. MPR
Join us as we start a new exciting 5 weeks series titled "Join the Battle". Each week we will dive deeper in our understanding of the battle, what part do we play in it and how do we continue to maintain the strength and finish strong. You don't want to miss this series !!! No need to sign up, just show up. For more information e-mail R.A.
Womens Bible Study: Chase Thursdays
Chasing After the Heart of God by Jennie Allen explores the events that defined David's life and the Psalms that flowed out of those experiences. Thursdays, June 13-August 15, 9:30-11 a.m. or 7-8:30 p.m. Childcare will be offered for the morning session. $15 for the study. $10 per child for childcare or $20 for with families with more than one child. Registration begins May 26 at the Welcome Center. For more information e-mail Becky.
Faith and Fitness - Wednesdays and Fridays, 9 a.m. Join us for this low-impact fitness class for women. No need to sign up, simply show up in room 209! This spring we will meet on Wednesday and Friday mornings at 9 a.m.
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Youth and Children Ministries
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WORDS that ECHO - Sunday at 9:15 We begin our summer series 'WORDS that ECHO' June 16 - Sept 1. We are excited to announce that everyone, preschool through adults will be learning more about the Bible through 'One Big Story'. We will also be systematically learning the themes of all the Old Testament books. "WORDS that ECHO' is our High School through 2nd grade environment where we will be engaged in the same large group while participating in age- related small groups. ECHO will not be in session during the 10:45 am service from June 16 - September 1. Parents are encouraged to bring their child to the 9:15 am service.
Summer JAM and 1:20: Wednesday
Pick up a youth ministry calendar at the Welcome Center for all the details on our fun filled Wednesday nights! While your there, pick up a brochure for the camping trips we have planned this summer. If you are a student entering 6th grade through 8th grade join us for our JAMP Wilderness Trip August 4! If you are a student entering 9th grade through 12th grade and love to camp, join us for our Wilderness trip to the U.P. of Michigan! Sign up soon to secure your spot!
Art and Sports Camp - July 29
Handiwork Arts & Sports Camp based on Ephesians 2:10 and is designed to help children develop a deeper love for God through the arts. During the week, all the children will participate daily in one elective class of their choice of Sports, Hip Hop, Music, or Crafts as well as participate in daily recreation, devotions and refreshments. The camp is open to all children entering grades 2-6 in the 2013 school year. Our 2013 camp is from July 29 - August 1, concluding with our Showcase at 5pm on Thursday evening. Camp hours will be 3:00 - 5:00 pm. The cost of the camp is$20 per child; certain tracks may have an additional materials fee.
Wonderland Wading Pool Outing - July 23, 6pm
Parents and kids, kindergarten and under, join us for a splash of a time at our annual wading pool event! The facility at South Park Park District Wading Pool includes a zero depth entry, interactive water feature, a tot slide, and a playground located nearby. Registration required for this event, register at Wonderland Check-in table. See Teresa Sweitzer.
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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 extension 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
Becky Flood, Assoc. Dir. Adult Ministries, x40
Bob Anderson, Youth Pastor, x 32
Kal Otis, Pastor of Family & Children's, x 30
Jeannine Woerz, Dir. Care/Office, x 25
Deirdre King, Youth Ministry Assistant, x 42
Kristin Nelson, Office Assistant
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R.A. Atanus, Exec. Director, x26
Renee Gerstmayr, Assoc. Dir. Adult Ministries, x 24
Jenn Sydow, Assoc Dir. Youth Ministry, x 33
Teresa Sweitzer, Children's Assist., Infant-K., x 41
Aarika Yarger, Assoc. Children's Director, x 31
Sarah Juern, Media Ministry Coordinator
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