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CONTENTS
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Commitment Sunday: Just One Week Away!
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Next Sunday, October 26 is Commitment Sunday, a day when we celebrate all that we are able to do together through our generous response to God's blessings in our lives.
As we look ahead to this year's celebration, we encourage everyone to complete a giving response card for the 2015 Annual Appeal for Fourth Church and Chicago Lights prior to worship that day.
If you have not yet had opportunity to complete a response card, please do so today: cards were sent to members' homes and are also available in the pew racks and online.
To those who have already given--thank you! We are deeply grateful for your generosity, which will allow the work and ministry of Fourth Church and Chicago Lights to continue in 2015. Please join us in being "All In!" and support the 2015 Annual Appeal, as together we continue to be faithful followers of Christ and active citizens of the world in which we live.
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Youth Worship in the Chapel
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Grades 6-12 in Buchanan Chapel This Sunday
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This Sunday Fourth Church youth in grades six through twelve will gather for worship at 10:30 a.m. in Buchanan Chapel. John Vest will lead this special time as Elevation (grades 6-7), Fourth Church Rising (grade 8 confirmation), and Senior Highs (grades 9-12) come together to reflect and grow in their faith.
Time:
Sunday, October 19, 10:30 a.m.
Place:
Buchanan Chapel
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Supplies for Unaccompanied Immigrant Children
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Donations Collected at Coffee Hour
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As many as 400 unaccompanied immigrant children are in Chicago for a two- to three-week period at any one time as they await help in being united with a relative in the United States or in being taken under care by the federal foster care system.
How can you help? While these unaccompanied children are in Chicago, they receive housing, meals, and education and engage in recreation and arts and crafts through Heartland Alliance. To assist in meeting the needs of these children, Fourth Church is collecting school and art supplies, books, clothing, and other supplies through Sunday, November 2. A list of needed items is available online here.
Donations can be dropped off at Coffee Hour following Sunday morning worship services or at the reception desk during the week.
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Exhibit on Display in the Loggia
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If you haven't already seen the latest art exhibit on display in the Loggia, stop by this Sunday! "Art from Esperanza" features artwork created by participants in the programming at Esperanza Community Services, which supports children and adults with developmental challenges.
The collection represents self-expression and the shared humanity of each of those individuals who receive enrichment at Esperanza, which offers individualized therapeutic and educational programs to increase self-esteem and the ability to live independently.
A reception with the artists will be held on Sunday, November 2 from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Loggia. We hope to see you then as we celebrate these gifted artists!
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Schubert's "Mass in G"
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The Fourth Church Choral Society will join the Chicago Chamber Orchestra for a concert on Thursday, October 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. The ensembles will perform Franz Schubert's Mass in G Major.The orchestra will also perform Tchaikovsky's Serenade for String Orchestra, op. 48; J. W. Harvey's String Symphony; and Mozart's Adagio and Fugue in C Minor, K. 546. A $20 donation will be collected at the door. The Choral Society, which is open to all interested singers in the Chicago community, rehearses on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. For more information about the Choral Society and future performance opportunities, contact John Sherer, Organist and Director of Music at Fourth Church. Time: Thursday, October 30, 7:30 p.m. Place: Sanctuary Back to top
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A Requiem Service of Remembrance
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All Saints' Sunday: November 2
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Sunday, November 2 is All Saints' Sunday, a day when we remember the faithful who have gone before us and honor departed loved ones. As part of that observance, the names of all Fourth Church members who have entered the Church Triumphant in 2014 will be read during morning worship.
Lux Aeterna by Morten Lauridsen will be sung by the Morning Choir during a special communion service of remembrance at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Time:
Sunday, November 2, 6:30 p.m.
Place:
Sanctuary
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Fourth- and Fifth-Grade Lock-In
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An Evening of Food, Worship, and Fun
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Calling all fourth and fifth graders! You're invited to our annual Fourth- and Fifth-Grade Lock-In next Friday, October 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Fourth Church. The evening will include a shared dinner, time for worship and reflection at a Taizé service, games, a talent show, and a special flashlight tour of the Sanctuary.
A registration form is available online and in the Sunday School classrooms on the fourth floor of the Gratz Center. For more information, contact Matt Helms, Minister for Children and Families.
Time:
Friday, October 24, 6:30 p.m.
Place:
Meet outside Borwell Dining Room
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Worship This Week
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8:00 a.m. with Communion
Joyce Shin, Associate Pastor, preaching "The Humanity of God"Scripture texts: Psalm 99 Exodus 33:12-23 Matthew 22:15-229:30 and 11:00 a.m. New Members (11:00)
Shannon J. Kershner, Pastor, preaching Scripture texts: Psalm 96 Exodus 35:1-29; 36:2-74:00 p.m. Jazz Service with Communion
Hardy H. Kim, Associate Pastor, preaching
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Passages
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Deaths
We give thanks to God for the gift of eternal life.
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Dayna Kirk,
October 14, 2014
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Weddings
We give thanks to God for the gift of new life together.
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Laura Renee Otepka and Robert T. Howell III,
October 11, 2014
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Concerts at Fourth Church
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The Noonday concerts listed here are free.
Friday, October 24, 2014 12:10 p.m. in Buchanan Chapel
Hamline University A Cappella Choir Thursday, October 30, 2014 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary Fourth Church Choral Society and Chicago Chamber Orchestra
Featuring Schubert's Mass in G Major $20 donation collected at door Friday, October 31, 2014
12:10 p.m. in the Sanctuary
John W. W. Sherer, organist
(Organist and Director of Music at Fourth Church) Sunday, November 2, 2014
6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
All Saints' Requiem Service with Communion
Lux Aeterna by Morten Lauridsen
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Volunteer at Fourth Church
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There are several ways to get involved in the mission and ministry of Fourth Church. See below for details!
Current Volunteer Needs
Audio recording equipment operators for Sunday morning worship services
This volunteer opportunity is available immediately. Training will be provided.
Instructors for In2it Café enrichment courses for children prior to Chicago Lights Tutoring
Share your hobbies and activities! Classes include art, chess, acting, knitting, martial arts, yoga, scrapbooking, crafting, playing guitar, fitness, singing, improv, healthy cooking, science, drumming, cheerleading, dance, computers, creative writing, and more. The time commitment is from 5:25 to 5:55 p.m., one evening a week.
Volunteers to wash and dry clothes for a Fourth Church family with a chronically ill child
To sign up for any of these volunteer opportunities or to learn more about them, stop by Coffee Hour on Sunday morning or contact Larry Nicholson, Director of Volunteer Ministry.
A complete list of volunteer needs is available online.
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