July 2015

ARUN GANDHI

Grandson of Mahatma Gandhi

 

Preaching at Little Home Church

Sunday, July 26

9:30 am


Speaker - Author - Activist - Agent of Change

 

As a speaker, Arun starts from a place that he calls 

'Lessons from my Grandfather.' This is always topical 

and facilitates Arun in his role as a 'Peace Farmer'... planting seeds for personal and global transformation.

 

Arunwill include first hand experiences of the time he lived with Mahatma Gandhi and what he learnt from his grandfather during that time in the ashram in India in the years immediately preceding his assassination. These principles guide Arun Gandhi's life and his activism. 

 

He addresses ethical leadership and building a culture of peace and nonviolence. He communicates inspirational and motivational approaches toward a goal of "be the change." Arun's Grandfather coined the phrase "be the change you wish to see in the world." 

 

Arun's ongoing commitment is to pass on the message and principles of one of the world's greatest men, his grandfather, Mahatma Gandhi.

 

Click here for info.

 


Pastor's message...

 

Sunday at the Movies

This summer at Little Home Church, on some Sundays, we will be using film clips as illustrations for sermons. Movies and video are a huge part of our culture in fact over 60% of us learn from a visual experience as opposed to hearing something. Films often reflect what's going on in our culture for better or for worse. And movies also challenge our thinking and evoke powerful feelings. What I have done for eleven summers has been to preach the gospel while using film clips that parallel Biblical themes. I believe using film clips in worship can be a meaningful way to relate the Bible to our culture and our faith to our life.

 

On Sunday, July 5 in honor of our country I will preach about speaking up for our faith and our church with the help of the classic film "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington." It takes passion, courage and faith to speak up about Jesus, our faith and our church.

On Sunday, July 17, we'll talk about how being faithful can include working for justice with the help of the film "Amazing Grace." This movie tells the story of William Wilberforce a British MP from 1780 to 1825 where he challenged Parliament to abolish the slave trade and also recounts his encounter with John Newton and his composition of the hymn "Amazing Grace".

 

Join us for worship, film clips with a message, and fun!

 

I also want to make sure you know that the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, Arun Gandhi, will be speaking from our pulpit at our July 26 service. He will offer thoughts about peace and nonviolence and share stories of life with his grandfather. Hope you can make it, and you may want to come early to get a seat!

 

May we grow as disciples to help transform this world, 

 

Pastor David



Worship schedule...

 

July 5

Sacrament of Holy Communion

Sunday at the Movies

Sermon: "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"

Theme: Standing up for what we believe takes faith & courage.

Scripture: I Samuel 17:15-32

 

July 12

Sermon:"God-Inspired Joy"

Theme: When faith enters in joy spills out.
Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-15; Psalm 24

 

July 17

Sunday at the Movies

Sermon: Amazing Grace

Theme: Faith in God and doing the work of justice can work together.

Scripture: James 2:14-18; Hebrews 3:1-6

 

July 26

Special Guest Arun Ghandi will speak about peace, non-violence and share stories of life with his grandfather.

 


Moderator's update... 
 

The 2015/2016 LHC Church Council would most sincerely like to thank those who have served on the Council and participated in the church's various ministries this past year. We are also most grateful to those who have chosen to continue in their past role on the Council for another year, and have moved to a different role. It's often said that "variety is the spice of life," so when a "seasoned" council member or ministry participant moves into another role, the church doubly benefits. We get experienced and a new perspective as they accept the challenges of a new task. The spice level really gets "kicked up a notch" when we joyously welcome new members to the church council and its ministries.


So why not spice up your own life a bit? Surely there is some facet of our church life to which your own experience and skill and desire could add some spice! Our church is truly blessed with so many members and friends having so many valuable and worthwhile skill sets. When we tithed, we were asked to tithe not only our treasure, but just as importantly our time and talent. An essential tenet of our Faith is that we serve others as Christ serves us. The "Little Drummer Boy" (of Christmas Carol fame) had only the music of his drum to offer the baby Jesus in His crib. We all, as accomplished adults, have so much more to give, and so many ways that we can serve and share with others. You may feel that your donated time or skill is inconsequential (just like the little drummer boy), but not so to those who benefit from them, and certainly not to our Lord. When we serve others, we serve Him!

 

Peace,

 

Alex Kentfield

 
Activities... 

A Book & A Prayer Book Club
1st Tuesday of every month
7 pm in the Parish Hall

Just in time to help celebrate the 4th of July, we'll be discussing Founding Mothers, by Cokie Roberts. Her book brings us women who fought the Revolution as valiantly as the men, often defending their very doorsteps. Drawing upon personal correspondence, private journals, and even favored recipes, Roberts reveals the often surprising stories of these fascinating women, bringing to life the everyday trials and extraordinary triumphs of individuals like Abigail Adams, Mercy Otis Warren, Deborah Reed Franklin, Eliza Pickney and Martha Washington - proving that without our exemplary women, the new country might have never survived.

We'll meet in the Parish Hall, July 7 at 7 pm and we hope you'll join us and bring a friend.

The selection for August will be The Water is Wide by Pat Conroy. The group will meet Aug. 4.


Choir and musical happenings...
Music Sunday has been postponed until the Fall due to instrumental parts that were out of print and not arriving here in time.

Please sign up to do some special music during the summer while the choir is in recess.

As many of you know I have been on the committee for the United Church of Christ Musicians Association National Conference. Here are some events you might want to attend:

 

Sunday, July 12

6:30 pm - Concert with the Chicago Community Chorus

7:30 pm - Worship Service

Hammerschmidt Chapel, Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, Illinois

The Little Home Church Choir will be participating!

 

Monday, July 13

7:30 pm - Concert

David Schrader, organist

The Agape Ringers, Handbell Choir

1st Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn

535 Forest Avenue, Glen Ellyn, Illinois

 

Wednesday, July 15

7 pm - Concert with the Gargoyle Brass

7:30 pm - Worship Service

Hammerschmidt Chapel, Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, Illinois

 

I hope you'll consider attending one of these wonderful events.

Click here for more info.

 

Larry Dieffenbach, Director of Music, Organist

larry@littlehomechurch.org


 


Men of LHC

The First Annual Little Home Church/Kane County Cougar Outing on Sunday, June 7 was a success with over 50 attendees. Several members brought friends, kids, grand-kids and their appetites (try the nachos). A great time was had by all, especially when the weather cleared after a stormy morning.


 


 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At our June meeting we looked forward toward the future in keeping with our mission of Fellowship, Service and Growth as follows:

 

Saturday, July 11 - After our breakfast at 8:30 am, we will have a painting party until 11 am for exterior walls of the Pastor's office and parts of the Guild House along with any other chores from the Facilities Ministry's list.

 

Sunday, September 13 - We will organize an outdoor service at Pratt Wayne Woods. Breakfast will be served at 8:30 am followed by Worship at 9:30 am where Pastor David has arranged for a guest whose message and music will inspire all as we enter a new church year. At 10:30 am we will Bless the Hogs (i.e. motorcycles) who will be riding on behalf of a worthy Veterans group.

 

October 2 & 3 - A men's retreat at Tower Hill in Southwest Michigan that includes dinner at a brewery/restaurant on Lake Michigan on Friday night, sleepover in their new facility and a program that will be led by Paul Metres, a strong Christian layman, psychologist and Viet Nam Veteran.

 

As can be seen, we are gaining momentum and hope to energize all the Men of LHC. Hope to see you for breakfast on July 11 at LHC or another second Saturday of the month.

 

courtyard garden

 

Gardening Angels

Saturday, July 11
10 am - Fellowship and prepare garden flower bouquets for Sunday Service
11 am - Tend the Garden

 

Let's gather in the LHC garden for fellowship and inspiration. Bring a friend...
and a favorite prayer, book, poem, or just a good gardening tip to share. We'll have coffee, tea, and treats too. For those who are willing and able...we'll stay to tend the garden so it looks great for Sunday Service.
 

The LHC garden has been celebrated much by members and visitors alike, and as you all know, the garden is a living thing and needs constant consistent care. A garden's beauty can be more ephemeral than we might think without the hand of the gardener.


Questions/ideas: Contact Kathleen at ksk@kaskadesign.com or 630.443.9670  

 


Ministry news...  pensieve-rock-man2.jpg

Christian Education Forum
Sunday, July 19

It's OK to not be OK - An Enlightening Forum on Mental Health

Parish Hall - Immediately following worship. 

There will be three guest speakers on this topic, and questions/comments are welcome.

 

Our next forum will be scheduled in October at which time we will have experts share their knowledge concerning End of Life issues.

Also, look at your calendars as we would like to have a group from LHC attend a weekend adult retreat at Tower Hill in Michigan. There will be a sign-up sheet in the Parish Hall.

 

If you have any questions, please contact Maureen O'Donnell at 630.462.0331 or odonnellmo13@gmail.com

 

Wednesday Morning Bible Study - 10 am
The group continues to study James. Whether you are a newbie to Bible study or have some experience you are welcome. 
NO preparation is necessary. The group meets in Pastor David's office and they are anxious for you to join them.

 



The Search & Call Committee is actively reviewing the Profile packages of UCC clergy which have been forwarded by the Conference. We are evaluating the submitters in terms of uniform criteria that we established at the outset of the evaluation process. We will proceed to the next step of the selection process with interviews of those candidates whose resumes suggest that they may possess the qualities and qualifications that best serve our needs, and who remain interested in serving Little Home Church after they reviewed our Local Church Profile.


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Please contact any one of us with your questions or comments: 

Greg Abell 630.204.8277; Carol Berger 630.584.7088; 

Anne Bouchard 630.234.8167; Anne Haben 630.632.8329; 

Matt Hadfield 630.200.2367; Judy Hopkins 630.443.6981; 

and Alex Kentfield 630.947.9305

 


Our love & prayers... 

We are all saddened by the events that took place recently in Charleston, South Carolina. In addition to prayers we will be sending a condolence card and donation to the congregation of
Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church
.
 

If you would like to contribute, we ask that you please make out your check to Little Home Church, with a notation for Emanuel AME. We will consolidate the donations and send one check from our church. We ask that all checks be received by July 15.

There will be a card in the Parish Hall if you would like to sign it.
If you have any questions, please contact Anne Bouchard 630.545.9645 or anne.bouchard1@gmail.com


Thank you to all our service men and women.
We continue to keep SSG Greg Haben in our thoughts and thank him for his service to our country.   



A Blessed Independence Day 2015




Sunday Service
9:30 am




upcoming  
dates...
Bible Study
Wednesdays, 10 am

A Book & A Prayer
Book Club
Tue July 7, 7 pm

Men of LHC Breakfast & Painting Party
Sat July 11, 8 am

Gardening Angels
Sat July 11, 10 am

Church Council Meeting
Tue July 14, 7 pm

Christian Education Forum
Sun July 19, 10:30 am

August BTW Deadline
Mon July 20

Arun Ghandi Preaches
Sun July 26, 9:30 am


church calendar
  



 
mark your calendar...

Shrimp Boil

Sat Aug 29, 5 pm

 

Outdoor Worship

Pratts Wayne Woods

Breakfast/Worship/Blessing of the Motorcycles

Sun Sep 13, 8:30 am

 

Rummage Sale

Fri & Sat, Sep 18 & 19

 

Interfaith Dialogue with Ahmadiyya Muslim Community,

Baet-ul-Jaamay Mosque, Glen Ellyn

Sat Sep 26, 6 pm

 

Men's Retreat

Fri & Sat, Oct 2 & 3

Tower Hill in Michigan

 

More information to come!

 
church  
leadership...

Pastor
Reverend Dr. David Russell

 

Pastor Emeritus
Reverend Dr. Don Heinrich

 

Director of Music Organist 
Larry Dieffenbach

 

Office Manager
Lori Prang 

Custodian
Odie Perry 

 

 
 
Church Council
 
Moderator 
Alex Kentfield

 

Moderator-elect
Kathleen Sullivan Kaska

 

Stewardship Ministry
Bob Kaska

 

Evangelism Ministry
Ann McLaughlin

 

Outreach Ministry
Valeri Baldwin

 

Congregational Life
Ministry
Barbara Braulick
  
Christian Education
Ministry
Frank Muno

 

Worship & Spiritual Growth Ministry
Jane Shelton

 

Facilities Ministry
Anne Bouchard

 

Members at Large
Susi Winquist
Open

 

Financial
Art Zwemke
  
Clerk
Kristin Thornton

 

 

 

 



office 
schedule...

 

 

Pastor David's schedule: 

 

Mon - Thu 

Mornings, afternoons, and one or two evenings

 

Thu mornings 

Sermon writing time

Pastor is available in an emergency.

 

When Pastor David is out of the office Mon-Thu for meetings or pastoral care, the Church Office will know how to reach him.

 

Fridays-Day off

 

Saturdays-Day off unless there is a wedding or LHC special event

 

Pastor David cell: 847.890.2774

 

 

Office Manager's schedule:

 

Mon - Thu

9 am to 3 pm


 

Office is closed on Friday and Saturday.

 

 

 

 

 



flowers+   
fellowship... 
 
Provide Altar flowers or host a Fellowship Hour after worship. 
 
Email office or sign-up in Parish Hall. 

Reminder call will come from the Church Office so you can note what should be listed in the Sunday Bulletin.

Check the church web site for updates.
 
  
 

Altar Flowers

July 7
Hopkins

July 12
Gardening Angels
   
July 19
 (open) 

July 26
Shelton


Fellowship Hour

July 7
(open)
  
July 12
Tuttle/O'Donnell
 
July 19
(open)

 

July 26
(open)











happy 
birthday!

 
July 4
June Bruskewitz

July 6
Grace Hadfield
  
July 10

Doug Hancock

 

July 12

Kay Clancy

 

July 16

Polly Heinrich

David Russell

 

July 18

Meg Withall
 
July 20
Art Zwemke
  
July 22
Kim Kentfield
 
July 25
Mary Roach





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Editors: Lori Prang and Kathleen Sullivan Kaska