Announcements and Upcoming Events

Today is the 7th Sunday of Easter.Today’s lectionary readings are Acts 1:6-14; Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35; 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 and John 17:1-11.  But for today, we take special passages from Matthew 25:31-40 and Jeremiah 29:4-7, since we observe this Sunday as

Mission Sunday.  We give special thanks to Donna Anderson for today’s special message.  She’s been working for Faith Community Homes for many years.  

As announced, there will be Holy Communion every Sunday after Sunday service for those who missed the first Sunday’s Holy Communion and for those who want to have healing moments and special time with God.  Anyone is welcome to remain in the sanctuary and participate. 

Next Sunday is The Day of Pentecost as well as Mother’s Day.  The Season after Pentecost in the Christian Year, called Ordinary Time, is a period of growth.  So the churches emphasize Jesus’ teachings about the

Kingdom of

God during this season. 

 

Habitat For HumanityThe partnership’s next fundraiser is a matinee concert by the award-winning, 80-man chorus The New Tradition, TODAY, at 2:30 p.m.; make a day of it and join Habitat friends for dinner at a nearby restaurant at 5:30 p.m. after the concert.  New Tradition will present “Feelin’ Groovy,” a concert of great songs of the 60s – Bridge over Troubled Waters, California Dreaming, Aquarius, Feelin’ Groovy and many others – at

Glenbrook South High School in

Northbrook.  Tickets for both the concert and dinner are $50; either event separately is $25.  Need information or reservations, call 847-934-1171 or Call Connie Lee at 847-253-3810. 

 

Youth Movie Night!Coming Friday, May 9th. 

Safe SanctuariesIn order to comply with the need to keep our children safe, we ask parents to accompany their children if the need arises for them to leave the morning worship.  Thank you. 

Bring In Your Used Ink Cartridges!We have started another new box (green and white, located in the Narthex).  We just received $25.75 for the second box of cartridges we have sent in! Good going!  Please continue to bring your used cartridges in and help save them from overcrowding the landfills and Incarnation benefits as well! 

Have you ever tried praying early in the morning?Please come this Saturday at 6 a.m.  You will have a chance to experience His presence with you.  It is a blessing! 

The Men’s Group Meets Wednesday Mornings at 7:30AM for breakfast, discussion, and planning local mission work projects.  This is not a Bible study, but a discussion group that promotes daily Christian living.  Please come and join us. It is fun! 

Thursday Evening Bible Study Meets at 7:30 p.m.  On weeks when Ad Council meets, we will meet at 6:00 p.m.  We will continue studying on the Fruit of the Spirit.  The purpose of the study is to allow the Holy Spirit to use the Word of God to produce His fruit in our life.   

Incarnation KidsIt meets Sundays after the Children’s Chat.  They meet so that children ages 3-7 may have a chance to worship in their own style. 

To the Congregation of the Church of the IncarnationI would like to thank you all for opening your hearts and church to me.  Your “good mornings” and smiles every Sunday helped me start my week off on a positive note. 

Thank you for making me feel loved, when I was so far away from home. 

Thank you again,Stephanie 

It’s Time for Lawn Mowing to Begin!It is that beautiful time of year again, when everything blooms and the grass grows green.  Pick a week to ride the lawn mower around Incarnation’s beautiful grounds.  The Green Sign-Up Sheet is located on the bulletin board across from the church office.  If you would like to take a turn and are unsure how to work the mower, one of the Trustees will help you. 

The Spring Work Day Has Been RescheduledThis important day will now be on Saturday, May 17, from 8:00AM to Noon.  More information will come later.  Please contact Tom Rutenber or

Gary Andersen if you are interested in helping. 

New Metal Doors!New doors have been installed on the North entrance and the Patio entrance.  They lock and unlock differently than before, but use the same key as before.  Please contact Pastor Moon, Tom Rutenber,

Gary Andersen or Tami if you have any questions. 

Adult Sunday SchoolDuring the month of April, we are reading some of the best-loved passages and some of the most troublesome passages in the Bible.  Together we are attempting to wrestle the words into submission so that these scriptures can guide us in our daily lives.  Join us at 8:45 a.m. in the library as

Kathy Jacobs teaches from Favorite Bible Passages and Troublesome Bible Passages.  Completely submissive cookies will complement the challenge. 

Church Calendar 

Monday 5/5	New Beginnings	9:00 am
	Boy Scouts	5:00pm
	Boy Scouts	7:15pm
	AA	7:30pm
Tuesday 5/6	Staff-Parish	7:30pm
	Trustees	7:30pm
Wednesday 5/7	Men’s Breakfast	7:30am
	Choir Rehearsal	7:30pm
Thursday 5/8	Bible Study	7:30pm
Friday 5/9	Youth Movie Night
Sunday 5/11	Adult Sunday School	8:45am
	Children’s Sunday School	9:00am
	Missions Committee	After Worship

 

Join Us May 18th for

The Chancel Choir, along with Incarnation Sound, will present the musical drama, Celebrate Life! on Sunday May 18th at 10:15am.Celebrate Life! is a meaningful and moving musical drama by Buryl Red and Ragan Courtney that tells the story of Jesus Christ’s life from birth until his resurrection. The story is told through song and narration given by the four gospel writers, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Come see, hear, and experience this wonderful celebration!

Today is the 6th Sunday of Easter.

Today’s lectionary readings are Acts 17:22-31; Psalm 66:8-20; Ephesians 4:25-5:2, and John 14:15-21.  With the promise of the Counselor comes an abiding sense of God’s presence.  Jesus has said that He will not leave us alone.  His followers will know that as God is in Him, so will He dwell in them.  And Ephesians/Christians being marked by the Holy Spirit are called to walk in the light of Christ as children of God, rather than following the world’s guidance.

As announced, there will be Holy Communion every Sunday after Sunday service for those who missed the first Sunday’s Holy Communion and for those who want to have healing moments and special time with God.  Anyone is welcome to remain in the sanctuary and participate.

Next Sunday, we will have a “Missions Sunday.”  It will remind us of what we have been doing and what we need to continue to do for the community.  We will also have a special guest speaker from Faith Community Homes.

The General Conference is now being held in Fort Worth, Texas and will be ended this Friday.  Please read the special reports on this and pray for it.  It is on the bulletin board.

Youth Movie Night! Coming Friday, May 9th.

Good Times, Food Sublime, Great MIMEs

A big THANKS to all who attended the Youth Dinner Theater in Fellowship Hall on April 12!  Very special thanks to Carol Larson, who once again served up a “Yum-a-licious” multi-dish meal, this time a “Down Home Potluck”, featuring favorite recipes from Carol’s former home town near Zanesville, Ohio, where our youth will be heading for this year’s mission trip.  There were even  reports of people heading for the kitchen right after the program ended, hoping to corner Carol for the recipes!

A veteran, all-star cast of youth players directed by Kurt Peck entertained us once again, this time with a MIME version of “The Greatest Story Ever Told” (the entire Bible in 20 minutes or less), featuring Jordan DePerez, Kelsey and Nick Hartland, Cody Larson, Michelle Moon, Danny Moore, Heather Raus, Brandon Stone and Christine Szeremeta.  We were even treated to an impromptu MIME by Danny Moore entitled “Goin Fishin’” (poor guy, they all got away!)…What a delight-filled evening!!!

Thanks, Kurt and to all of the youth who worked so hard to present the Bible in such a fun and fascinating format!  “God Sightings” were everywhere.  These “Incarnation Youth Players” get better every year, so don’t miss the “09 version” next spring!!

Thanks to the generosity of all who attended, this wonderful gathering and raised over $750 to support the travel expenses and partial registration fees of our campers, so again to all who were there… THANK YOU!!

For those who missed out and those wanting to see it again . . . On Sunday, June 1st, the youth will be performing an encore of “The Greatest Story Ever Told (or the Bible in 20 Minutes or Less)!” as part of the Worship Service.  Given how hard the youth have worked on this show, it’s great to have another opportunity to present this innovative and family-friendly production.  We hope it will not only entertain, but make the Bible a little more accessible to everyone.

It’s Time for Lawn Mowing to Begin!

It is that beautiful time of year again, when everything blooms and the grass grows green.  Pick a week to ride the lawn mower around Incarnation’s beautiful grounds.  The Green Sign-Up Sheet is located on the bulletin board across from the church office.  If you would like to take a turn and are unsure how to work the mower, one of the Trustees will help you.

The Spring Work Day Has Been Rescheduled

This important day will now be on Saturday, May 17, from 8:00AM to Noon.  More information will come later.  Please contact Tom Rutenber or Gary Andersen if you are interested in helping.

New Metal Doors!

New doors have been installed on the North entrance and the Patio entrance.  They lock and unlock differently than before, but use the same key as before.  Please contact Pastor Moon, Tom Rutenber, Gary Andersen or Tami if you have any questions.

Adult Sunday School

During the month of April, we are reading some of the best-loved passages and some of the most troublesome passages in the Bible.  Together we are attempting to wrestle the words into submission so that these scriptures can guide us in our daily lives.  Join us at 8:45 a.m. in the library as Kathy Jacobs teaches from Favorite Bible Passages and Troublesome Bible Passages.  Completely submissive cookies will complement the challenge.

Habitat For Humanity

The partnership’s next fundraiser is a matinee concert by the award-winning, 80-man chorus The New Tradition on Sunday, May 4, at 2:30 p.m.; make a day of it and join Habitat friends for dinner at a nearby restaurant at 5:30 p.m. after the concert.  New Tradition will present “Feelin’ Groovy,” a concert of great songs of the 60s – Bridge over Troubled Waters, California Dreaming, Aquarius, Feelin’ Groovy and many others – at Glenbrook South High School in Northbrook.  Tickets for both the concert and dinner are $50; either event separately is $25.  Need information or reservations, call 847-934-1171 or call Connie Lee.

Safe Sanctuaries

In order to comply with the need to keep our children safe, we ask parents to accompany their children if the need arises for them to leave the morning worship.  Thank you.

Bring In Your Used Ink Cartridges!

We have started another new box (green and white, located in the Narthex).  We just received $25.75 for the second box of cartridges we have sent in! Good going!  Please continue to bring your used cartridges in and help save them from overcrowding the landfills and Incarnation benefits as well!

Please only bring in the small ink jet cartridges.  The church does not have the shipping materials to ship the large toner cartridges that are in the Narthex and the company we ship to does not work with those.

Have you ever tried praying early in the morning?

Please come this Saturday at 6 a.m.  You will have a chance to experience His presence with you.  It is a blessing!

The Men’s Group Meets Wednesday Mornings at 7:30AM for breakfast, discussion, and planning local mission work projects.  This is not a Bible study, but a discussion group that promotes daily Christian living.  Please come and join us. It is fun!

Thursday Evening Bible Study Meets at 7:30 p.m.  On weeks when Ad Council meets, we will meet at 6:00 p.m.  We will continue studying on the Fruit of the Spirit.  The purpose of the study is to allow the Holy Spirit to use the Word of God to produce His fruit in our life. 

Incarnation Kids

It meets Sundays after the Children’s Chat.  They meet so that children ages 3-7 may have a chance to worship in their own style.

Calendar:

Monday 4/28	9:00am	New Beginnings
	7:15pm	Boy Scouts
	7:30pm	AA
Wednesday 4/30	7:30am	Men’s Breakfast
	7:30pm	Choir Rehearsal
Thursday 5/1	7:30pm	Bible Study
Sunday 5/4	8:45am	Adult Sunday School
	9:00am	Children’s Sunday School
	10:15am	Worship – Guest Speaker: Faith Community Homes
	After Worship	Education Committee
		CC & FYS return from retreat

Today is the 5th Sunday of EasterToday’s lectionary readings are Acts 7:55-60; Psalm 31:1-5; Peter 2:2-10, and John 14:1-14.  Jesus says that He is “the way, and the truth, and the life.”  Service among others is the way He portrays.  These weeks following Easter are a great time to remind us Christians that God is continually at work in our midst and is ever building the character of the church and of the individuals who are followers of the Way.  God is continually at work, changing us, calling us to show “love in action.” 

As announced, there will be Holy Communion every Sunday after Sunday service for those who missed the first Sunday’s Holy Communion and for those who want to have healing moments and special time with God.  Anyone is welcome to remain in the sanctuary and participate. 

Today, we observe Native American Ministries Sunday, which is one of the church-wide special Sundays with special offerings.  Our Northern Illinois Conference invests funds from this Special Sunday offering to develop and strengthen Native American ministries within the conference.  In addition, funds from this offering provide scholarships for Native Americans attending United Methodist and other approved schools of Theology.  We give special thanks to Reverend Dr. Michelle “Morning Star Spirit” Oberwise Lacock for today’s message and to Mr. William “Conquering Bear” Buchholtz for his music.  Reverend Lacock is actively involved at the American Indian Center as a member of the Board of Directors.

SPRING FLING IS TODAY!!  Come down to Fellowship Hall after worship, for this fun-filled auction and great food!!

The Newsletter Deadline is Friday, April 25.  Please have all articles in the church office by this date.  Thank you. 

The General Conference will be held from April 23 to May 2 in Fort Worth, Texas .  Please read the special reports on this and pray for it.  It is on the bulletin board.

Good Times, Food Sublime, Great MIMEs A big THANKS to all who attended the Youth Dinner Theater in Fellowship Hall on April 12!  Very special thanks to Carol Larson, who once again served up a “Yum-a-licious” multi-dish meal, this time a “Down Home Potluck”, featuring favorite recipes from Carol’s former home town near Zanesville, Ohio, where our youth will be heading for this year’s mission trip.  There were even  reports of people heading for the kitchen right after the program ended, hoping to corner Carol for the recipes! 

A veteran, all-star cast of youth players directed by Kurt Peck entertained us once again, this time with a MIME version of “The Greatest Story Ever Told” (the entire Bible in 20 minutes or less), featuring Jordan DePerez, Kelsey and Nick Hartland, Cody Larson, Michelle Moon, Danny Moore, Heather Raus, Brandon Stone and Christine Szeremeta.  We were even treated to an impromptu MIME by Danny Moore entitled “Goin Fishin’” (poor guy, they all got away!)…What a delight-filled evening!!!  

Thanks, Kurt and to all of the youth who worked so hard to present the Bible in such a fun and fascinating format!  “God Sightings” were everywhere.  These “Incarnation Youth Players” get better every year, so don’t miss the “09 version” next spring!! Thanks to the generosity of all who attended, this wonderful gathering and raised over $750 to support the travel expenses and partial registration fees of our campers, so again to all who were there… THANK YOU!! 

For those who missed out and those wanting to see it again . . . On Sunday, June 1^st, the youth will be performing an encore of “The Greatest Story Ever Told (or the Bible in 20 Minutes or Less)!” as part of the Worship Service.  Given how hard the youth have worked on this show, it’s great to have another opportunity to present this innovative and family-friendly production.  We hope it will not only entertain, but make the Bible a little more accessible to everyone.

It’s Time for Lawn Mowing to Begin! It is that beautiful time of year again, when everything blooms and the grass grows green.  Pick a week to ride the lawn mower around Incarnation’s beautiful grounds.  The Green Sign-Up Sheet is located on the bulletin board across from the church office.  If you would like to take a turn and are unsure how to work the mower, one of the Trustees will help you.

The Spring Work Day Has Been Rescheduled This important day will now be on Saturday, May 17, from 8:00AM to Noon.  More information will come later.  Please contact Tom Rutenber or

Gary Andersen if you are interested in helping. 

New Metal Doors!New doors have been installed on the North entrance and the Patio entrance.  They lock and unlock differently than before, but use the same key as before.  Please contact Pastor Moon, Tom Rutenber,

Gary Andersen or Tami if you have any questions.  Adult Sunday School During the month of April, we are reading some of the best-loved passages and some of the most troublesome passages in the Bible.  Together we are attempting to wrestle the words into submission so that these scriptures can guide us in our daily lives.  Join us at 8:45 a.m. in the library as

Kathy Jacobs teaches from Favorite Bible Passages and Troublesome Bible Passages.  Completely submissive cookies will complement the challenge. Habitat For HumanityThe partnership’s next fundraiser is a matinee concert by the award-winning, 80-man chorus The New Tradition on Sunday, May 4, at 2:30 p.m.; make a day of it and join Habitat friends for dinner at a nearby restaurant at 5:30 p.m. after the concert.  New Tradition will present “Feelin’ Groovy,” a concert of great songs of the 60s – Bridge over Troubled Waters, California Dreaming, Aquarius, Feelin’ Groovy and many others – at Glenbrook South High School in Northbrook.  Tickets for both the concert and dinner are $50; either event separately is $25.  Need information or reservations, call 847-934-1171 or Call Connie Lee at 847-253-3810.Regarding the Ink Cartridges Please only bring in the small ink jet cartridges.  The church does not have the shipping materials to ship the large toner cartridges that are in the Narthex and the company we ship to does not work with those.

Church Calendar
Mon 4/21	9:00AM	New Beginnings
	5:00PM	Boy Scouts
	7:15PM	Boy Scouts
	7:30PM	AA
	7:30PM	Worship Committee
Wed 4/23	7:30AM	Men’s Breakfast
	7:30PM	Choir Rehearsal
Thurs 4/24	7:30PM	Bible Study
Sun 4/27	8:45AM	Adult Sunday School
	9:00AM	Sunday School
	10:15AM	Worship
	after Worship	Missions Committee
	6-7:30PM	Crew Club at Christian Church of AH

Today is the 4th Sunday of EasterToday’s lectionary readings are Acts 2:41-47; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:19-25, and John 10:1-10.  Jesus teaches His disciples what it means to be shepherd and sheep.  We rejoice that Jesus, our Shepherd calls us each by name and is the One who came that we may have abundant life (John 10:10b).  This abundant life is described in Acts.  As a result of fellowship, breaking bread together, prayer, attention to the apostles’ teachings, and sharing all things in common (Acts 2:42,44), how far we have moved from that early paradigm of selfless giving! 

As announced, there will be Holy Communion every Sunday after Sunday service for those who missed the first Sunday’s Holy Communion and for those who want to have healing moments and special time with God.  Anyone is welcome to remain in the sanctuary and participate. 

Next Sunday we will celebrate Native American Ministries Sunday, which is one of the church-wide special Sundays with special offerings.  Please refer to the bulletin insert for more detailed information.  Reverend Michelle Oberwise Lacock is the guest speaker for the day, who is an expert on this ministry. 

Newsletter Deadline is Friday, April 25.  Please have all articles in the church office by this date. 

Adult Sunday SchoolDuring the month of April, we are reading some of the best-loved passages and some of the most troublesome passages in the Bible.  Together we are attempting to wrestle the words into submission so that these scriptures can guide us in our daily lives.  Join us at 8:45 a.m. in the library as

Kathy Jacobs teaches from Favorite Bible Passages and Troublesome Bible Passages.  Completely submissive cookies will complement the challenge. 

Regarding the Ink CartridgesPlease only bring in the small ink jet cartridges.  The church does not have the shipping materials to ship the large toner cartridges that are in the Narthex and the company we ship to does not work with those. 

Spring Work Day Has Been RescheduledThis important day will now be on Saturday, May 17, from 8:00AM to Noon.  More information will come later.  Please contact Tom Rutenber or

Gary Andersen if you are interested in helping. 

New Metal Doors!New doors have been installed on the North entrance and the Patio entrance.  They lock and unlock differently than before, but use the same key as before.  Please contact Pastor Moon, Tom Rutenber,

Gary Andersen or Tami if you have any questions. 

Youth Day Out – Saturday, April 19^th at Wesley Woods,

Williams Bay, WI from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.This is being sponsored by the Elgin District Committee on Youth.  It is for all youth 6^th -12^th grade.  They will be spending the day together restoring the shoreline and getting the beach at Wesley Woods ready for Summer Camps.  They will eat, play, pray, and enjoy laboring over God’s creation together.  They will also learn about the Nothing but Nets campaign to battle malaria globally.  The cost is $5.  Contact Pastor Timothy Biel, Jr. at 847-639-7627. If interested, Danny Moore has permissions slips. 

Banner WorkshopCary United

Methodist Church

500 1^st Street, Cary, IL  

60013

April 25, 2008  9:00AMIf you have a desire to beautify your sanctuary and to contribute to the worship life of your church, you are invited. No specific skills are needed.  Novices welcome.  People of various denominations are welcome also.

Artist:  JoAnne Chase of

NapervilleFamiliarity with The Liturgical CalendarFormer Christian Education DirectorRegistration Fee is $10 and is due April 19.  Lunch is included.To register, call

Cary United Methodist Church at 847-639-7627. 

Habitat For HumanityThe partnership’s next fundraiser is a matinee concert by the award-winning, 80-man chorus The New Tradition on Sunday, May 4, at 2:30 p.m.; make a day of it and join Habitat friends for dinner at a nearby restaurant at 5:30 p.m. after the concert.  New Tradition will present “Feelin’ Groovy,” a concert of great songs of the 60s – Bridge over Troubled Waters, California Dreaming, Aquarius, Feelin’ Groovy and many others – at Glenbrook South High School in Northbrook.  Tickets for both the concert and dinner are $50; either event separately is $25.  Need information or reservations, call 847-934-1171 or Call Connie Lee at 847-253-3810. 

Church Calendar
Mon 4/14	9:00AM	New Beginnings
	7:15PM	Boy Scouts
	7:30PM	AA
	7:30PM	Finance
Wed 4/16	7:30AM	Men’s Breakfast
	7:30PM	Choir Rehearsal
Thurs 4/17	6:00PM	Bible Study
	7:30PM	Ad Council
Sun 4/20	8:45AM	Adult Sunday School
	9:00AM	Children’s Sunday School
	10:15AM	Worship
	after Worship	Spring Fling/Auction
	6:30-8:00PM	FYS Meeting at Cong. UCCH

 

Safe SanctuariesIn order to comply with the need to keep our children safe, we ask parents to accompany their children if the need arises for them to leave the morning worship.  Thank you. 

Bring In Your Used Ink Cartridges!We have started another new box (green and white, located in the Narthex).  We just received $25.75 for the second box of cartridges we have sent in! Good going!  Please continue to bring your used cartridges in and help save them from overcrowding the landfills and Incarnation benefits as well! 

Have you ever tried praying early in the morning?Please come this Saturday at 6 a.m.  You will have a chance to experience His presence with you.  It is a blessing! 

The Men’s Group Meets Wednesday Mornings at 7:30AM for breakfast, discussion, and planning local mission work projects.  This is not a Bible study, but a discussion group that promotes daily Christian living.  Please come and join us. It is fun! 

Thursday Evening Bible Study Meets at 7:30 p.m.  On weeks when Ad Council meets, we will meet at 6:00 p.m.  We will continue studying on the Fruit of the Spirit.  The purpose of the study is to allow the Holy Spirit to use the Word of God to produce His fruit in our life.   

Adult Sunday SchoolThrough March 16,

Kathy Jacobs will teach from two books designed to add to our understanding of Lent.  Studies will be from Radical Renovation: Living the Cross-Shaped Life and Behold the Lamb of God.  The usual interesting conversation and teeny-tiny snacks (reference Lent) will abound.  Join us at 8:45 a.m. in the parlor to share in the journey that leads to the glory of Easter. 

Incarnation KidsIt meets Sundays after the Children’s Chat.  They meet so that children ages 3-7 may have a chance to worship in their own style.

This is the 3rd Sunday of Easter Today’s lectionary readings are from Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Psalm 116; 1 Peter 1:17-23; Luke 24:13-35. Two men on the road to Emmaus encounter another who appears to be a stranger. They relate to Him what has happened, how Jesus was tried and sentenced to death. In response He tells them how it was necessary to accomplish what the Scriptures foretold. At the table that evening, His identity was revealed as He took bread and blessed it. The extent of God’s love becomes known each time bread is broken and shared.

Holy Communion is celebrated today as Christ requested, “Do this in remembrance of Me.” As on the first day of the week, the two disciples were joined by the risen Christ, so in the power of the Holy Spirit, the risen and ascended Christ joins us when we gather. In the United Methodist Churches, it is open to anyone who believes in Jesus Christ. Pastor Moon is also planning to offer Holy Communion every Sunday after the Sunday worship service in the sanctuary for those who want to have a holy meal. You are welcome to remain and participate.

Native American Ministries Sunday will be observed on April 20. Reverend Michelle Lacock will be our guest speaker for that special Sunday.

Youth Day Out – Saturday, April 19th at Wesley Woods, Williams Bay, WI from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This is being sponsored by the Elgin District Committee on Youth. It is for all youth 6th -12th grade. They will be spending the day together restoring the shoreline and getting the beach at Wesley Woods ready for Summer Camps. They will eat, play, pray, and enjoy laboring over God’s creation together. They will also learn about the Nothing but Nets campaign to battle malaria globally. The cost is $5. Contact Pastor Timothy Biel, Jr. at 847-639-7627. If interested, Danny Moore has permissions slips.

Banner Workshop Cary United Methodist Church, 500 1st Street, Cary, IL 60013, April 25, 2008 9:00AM
If you have a desire to beautify your sanctuary and to contribute to the worship life of your church, you are invited. No specific skills are needed. Novices welcome. People of various denominations are welcome also. Artist: JoAnne Chase of Naperville. Registration Fee is $10 and is due April 19. Lunch is included. To register, call Cary United Methodist Church at 847-639-7627.

Church Calendar

• Mon 4/7            9:00AM              New Beginnings
• Mon 4/7            5:00PM              Boy Scouts
• Mon 4/7            7:15PM               Boy Scouts
• Mon 4/7            7:30PM               AA
• Tues 4/8           7:30PM               Trustees
• Wed 4/9            7:30AM               Men’s Breakfast
• Wed 4/9           7:30PM                Choir Rehearsal
• Thurs 4/10      7:30PM                Bible Study
• Sat 4/12           6:00PM                Youth Dinner Theater
• Sun 413            8:45AM                 Adult Sunday School
• Sun 4/13          9:00AM                Children’s Sunday School
• Sun 413            10:15AM              Worship
• Sun 4/13          after Worship      Missions Committee
• Sun 4/13          6-7:30PM            Crew Club at Christian Church of AH

Safe Sanctuaries In order to comply with the need to keep our children safe, we ask parents to accompany their children if the need arises for them to leave the morning worship. Thank you.

Bring In Your Used Ink Cartridges! We have started another new box (green and white, located in the Narthex). We just received $25.75 for the second box of cartridges we have sent in! Good going! Please continue to bring your used cartridges in and help save them from overcrowding the landfills and Incarnation benefits as well!

Saturday Morning Prayer Group Have you ever tried praying early in the morning? Please come this Saturday at 6 a.m. You will have a chance to experience His presence with you. It is a blessing!

The Men’s Group Meets Wednesday Mornings at 7:30AM for breakfast, discussion, and planning local mission work projects. This is not a Bible study, but a discussion group that promotes daily Christian living. Please come and join us. It is fun!

Thursday Evening Bible Study Meets at 7:30 p.m. On weeks when Ad Council meets, we will meet at 6:00 p.m. We will continue studying on the Fruit of the Spirit. The purpose of the study is to allow the Holy Spirit to use the Word of God to produce His fruit in our life.

Youth Dinner Theater Join us April 12th at 6:00 pm to see “The Greatest Story Ever Told”!
The Incarnation Youth, directed by Kurt Peck, will once again present a fun-loaded drama; this time a narrated mime presentation covering the entire Bible story-line in 15 minutes (more or less….).
We’ll have a “Down Home Potluck” featuring:

Spaghetti with Chicken
Company Ham Casserole
Sweet Corn Casserole
Slow-cooked Beans
Ham Loaf
Sloppy Joes
Glorified Rice Dessert
Tickets are available at the door:

$10 Adults
$7 children (under 12)
$25 per family maximum
Proceeds support the Youth Mission Trip in July!

Join us April 12th at 6:00 pm to see “The Greatest Story Ever Told”!

The Incarnation Youth, directed by Kurt Peck, will once again present a fun-loaded drama; this time a narrated mime presentation covering the entire Bible story-line in 15 minutes (more or less….).

We’ll have a “Down Home Potluck” featuring:

• Spaghetti with Chicken
• Company Ham Casserole
• Sweet Corn Casserole
• Slow-cooked Beans
• Ham Loaf
• Sloppy Joes
• Glorified Rice Dessert

Tickets are available at the door:

• $10 Adults
• $7 children (under 12)
• $25 per family maximum

Proceeds support the Youth Mission Trip in July!

1. This year’s auction–SPRING FLING–is taking on an international flavor. For the
lunch we’re asking each family to bring a dish representing their heritage or a
country they are interested in. Choose to bring a salad, entree, side dish, or
dessert and indicate what country your recipe represents. Sign up on the
clipboard in the narthex on Sunday or call Penny Bailey at 255-8064.

2. There will be a children’s auction. Can any of us believe that Cody Larson, who
not too long ago was the poster child for Sunday School Students With Excess
Energy, is now one of our auctioneers?

3. This is the best: you can bid, and buy, and not pay…right then. You will be billed at a later (not too much later) date! We are such a 21st century church.

See you on April 20. No excuses. Sit with your friends and enjoy. Sit with your enemies and annoy. Spend. Feel good. Remember, You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure, “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” 2 Corinthians 9:7 (New Living Translation)

Encouragingly,
Kathy Jacobs
Publicity Maven
Spring Fling
 

Hopefully you are all finished digging out after yesterday’s snowfall! Tomorrow promises to be another crisp, cold day, but the Youth Group assures me that the 7am Sunrise Service will go on as planned. We hope to see you there!

The first Holy Day celebrated by the Christian church was Easter–the day of Christ’s resurrection. The season of Lent is forty days, not including Sundays. Christ fasted in the wilderness forty days after his baptism. It was a time of prayerful preparation for the years of ministry that lay ahead for him. Lent is a time for us to prepare for the celebration of Easter. We hope you will join us during this journey. 

Wednesday Lenten Services begin at 7:00 pm. 

Palm Sunday - Join us for the procession of palms celebrating Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem. Service begins at 10:15 am.

 Holy Thursday - Join us for a Service of Holy Communion commemorating Jesus’ Last Supper beginning at 7:00 pm. 

Good Friday - Join us for a Tenabrae Service beginning at 7:00 pm. 

Easter Sunrise Service - This service, led by Incarnation’s youth, begins at 6:30 am.

Bunny Breakfast - Kick off the Easter celebration with breakfast prepared by Incarnation’s youth; 9:00 am 

Easter Sunday Celebration Service begins at 10:15 am.