Announcements and Upcoming Events

Peace with Justice Sunday is one of the six church-wide Special Sundays with offerings (Human Relations Day, One Great Hour of Sharing, Native American Ministries Sunday, Peace with Justice Sunday, World Communion Sunday, and United Methodist Student Day).  Thank you for your help in this ministry. 

Our Northern Illinois Annual Conference will be held from Thursday, June 5 to Saturday, June 7, 2008 at Pheasant Run Resort,

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.   

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Work Day Thank you very much to everyone that helped out on the recent Work Day.  The weather was beautiful and a lot of projects, big and small, inside and outside, got accomplished.  About 20 people showed up to help, including several youth.  The accomplishments that will be most noticeable to everyone include the relamping of the sanctuary and the installation of two new sanctuary fans (that means no more clicking fans during services), but there was also lots of painting and staining done, you can now actually walk around in the garage, damaged tables were removed, carpet shampooing was done, some yard work was done, and there was dusting, cleaning windows, and lots of general maintenance. 

It’s Time for Lawn Mowing!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. 

Going Green!Everyone should be aware that we are making an effort at church to be more ‘green’.  There are now two green recycling bins at church that we hope will be used by the church staff and the congregation alike.  Please use them for paper and anything that is marked as recyclable, but not for food or non-recyclable products such as Styrofoam.  Look for these bins in the Narthex, the office, or the hallway. 

A Message from Your TrusteesIf you see something around church that may need some attention from the Trustees Committee, please fill out one of the Work Request forms kept in a folder outside the office and place it in the Trustees mailbox.  Please do this for both small maintenance tasks that can be addressed immediately and for large undertakings that can be discussed at the next Trustees’ meeting. 

Church SecurityThank you to the Woman’s Corner for our new security cameras and monitor that have been installed.  Also, thank you to Tom Rutenber for overseeing the installation.  There has been a problem though with the doors being left unlocked.  When you leave the building, please check to make sure the door has locked behind you.  Thank you. 

Adult Sunday SchoolIndianapolis Colts Head Coach, Tony Dungy, led his team to Super Bowl victory on February 4, 2007.  He’s proud that he’s a “. . . Christian coach showing that you can win doing it the Lord’s way . . .”  During May, the Adult Sunday School will use Tony Dungy’s book, Quiet Strength, The principles, Practices, and Priorities of a Winning Life.  The book is designed for men’s Bible study, but ladies will benefit from Dungy’s lessons as well.  Please join us in the Parlor on Sundays at 8:45 a.m.  You won’t get roughed up.  There’s plenty of Gatorade for the spiritually out-of-shape. 

Host Families Needed for French StudentsHost families are needed for 2 to 3 weeks for French students visiting the

Students bring their own spending money and there are planned activities during the week. 

Hosting an exchange student is a wonderful way to learn about another culture and make an international friend. 

The Center for Cultural Interchange is a non-profit student exchange organization dedicated to the promotion of cultural understanding, academic development and world peace through international exchange. 

For more information contact Lynne at (847) 337-3318 or chicagoareahost@yahoo.com 

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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

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

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

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,

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

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