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Sunday Worship Services
9:15am only
9:15am and 10:45am
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Welcome to SPConnect!
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Safe Families 10th Anniversary and National Conference
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Celebrate Safe Families for Children's 10th Anniversary at our Annual National Conference Tuesday, August 6th and Wednesday, August 7th, 2013 Safe Families for Children is becoming a vital movement in this country! Please plan to join us in exploring and learning ways you can Show Love and Share Space.
Join the Safe Families for Children community and learn practical steps you can take to deepen the breadth of Safe Families for Children in your area as an individual, family, leader, or organization.
Willow Creek Community Church will host the conference at Willow Creek's North Shore Campus. We invite all existing Safe Families for Children sites to participate, plus any individual or organization that is interested in learning more about Safe Families for Children.
Learn how you and your church can Show Love, and Share Space with families that are experiencing crisis.
REGISTER TODAY at www.safe-families.org
August 6th Celebration: FREE (Space is limited!)
August 7th Conference: $57.00 per person
Address: 315 Waukegan Road, Northfield, Illinois
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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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Car Show
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Car Show - September 8
SPC will be hosting another car show on September 8th! Join us in the parking lot after church for food, fun and a lot of cars! Contact Bob Anderson at banderson@southparkchurch.org if you are bringing your car. There is will be prizes for crowd favorites and goody bags for the first 100 cars.
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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: New Series: One Big Story Saturdays, 7 - 8:30 a.m. MPR
Iron Men gathering will not occur on July 6th and July 13th due to 4th of July Holiday and the Men's Retreat. Join us again on Sat. July 20th at 7 am in the MPR as we reflect on the "Big Story" from the Men's perspective and how this story impacts us directly. How did the Creation, the Fall, God's Promise to Abraham, Israelites Grumble and finally, God's Redemption plan impact us as men, husbands, fathers, and friends. This new series will continue until Sat. Aug. 17th.
For more information e-mail R.A.
 Womens Bible Study: Chase Thursdays at 9:30am and 7pm
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 our in 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 at 7
We are in our summer series called Fingerprints. Join us as we discuss how we are uniquely made and how God is at work.
Incoming 6th graders are invited to JAM! Come explore God's word, large group teaching, small group discussion, and a whole lot of fun and games with other teenagers.
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. DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS JULY 21.
 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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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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