Dear Friends,
This summer we will be looking at biblical images of the church, one of which is clearly exemplified by us in Southminster, FAMILY. One of the qualities of family is that when things need to be done, everyone pulls together. A storm blew though here on Friday, cutting power to much of south Glen Ellyn, Southminster included. Power was not returned until 4:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon. It was a very real hardship for many, with refrigerators defrosting; no air conditioning in very warm weather, and yards to be cleaned up, but it’s an ill wind that blows no good. Because there was no power at the church Sunday morning, we worshiped in the Memorial Garden. It was a great blessing to see everyone pull together on Sunday. Together, we moved the piano, chairs, hymnals and the PADS pennies (over 400 pounds worth) outside for the worship service. Afterwards, people pulled together to put everything away, and during fellowship I saw folks moving limbs from the yard to the chipping pile. Others have come by this week to lend a hand. Even the Rogers called from South Africa to hear about our weather. Family checks on each other in times of need.
Did you know that Southminster’s land was bought from the Schultz family? We are built on the old Schultz family farm. The oldest tree on the farm was the old mulberry tree that is by the handicap parking on the lower level. There is an old well pump by the original sanctuary entrance. It gives me quite a picture. We are a family that at one point raised food for people, now we give out grace, the nourishment that feeds the soul. We are a family that reaches out one another in times of need, as we did after the storm. We are a family that reaches out to others in their times of need, as we have done with our special PADS collection. Sunday was a picture of a family pulling together and a family reaching out as we worshiped outside and as we shared our pennies with the PADS. Take it from here,
Love, Wendy
Did you know...?
... that not only regularly elected delegates are invited to general assembly, but there are advisory delegates also? One group is the seminary advisory delegates (SAD), two seminarians from each seminary that has a connection with the PCUSA and another group is the youth advisory delegates (YAD). Their travel is paid for by the General Assembly. Chicago Presbytery is looking, right now, for YADs for the 2010 General Assembly which will take place in June. If you are interested or know someone who is interested please give Wendy a call and she would be glad to give you more information. There will be a session meeting July 5 following worship to make recommendations to the nominating committee of Chicago Presbytery.
Announcements
Thank you, Southminster, for all your support to the Youth Mission Team. Our week of work in Seminole, OK, is over, and we are tired but happy. You’ll hear a report on Sunday, but please take to the time to ask the team members about their experiences. You will hear stories of effort, excitement, and God’s deep blessing. Members of this year’s Youth Mission Team are Ian Van Beveren, Courtney Davis, Anny Davidson, Eric Storey, Zo Zapel, Sarah Hiller, Max Nelson, Dana Storey, Lizzy Davidson, Rita Zapel, Jeff Clemmons, and Blair Nelson.
Youth: Keep your eyes on the group facebook page for upcoming events, and have a safe and enjoyable summer.
Southminster in the news: Be on the lookout for information in the local papers about our children and their Pennies4PADS project! Here’s one link:
http://www.triblocal.com/Glen_Ellyn/List_View/view.html?type=stories&action=detail&sub_id=76474
S.O.L.A.C.E. Singles: This Friday, June 26, we’re having a potluck at 5:30 p.m. in the church parlor and memorial garden. Everyone is invited – men and women.
An outdoor concert at Cantigny: the Wheaton Symphony Orchestra playing the music we loved from the 60’s. Sound like fun? You need to reserve your ticket by this weekend! ALL members of the church (and friends) are invited to join S.O.L.A.C.E. for our July outing: the concert at Cantigny on Saturday, July11, at 8:00 p.m. Bring your own chairs, tables, blankets, food and beverages. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 on the day of the performance. There is a sign up sheet in the narthex and a list of the selections that will be on the program (everything from Broadway and movie themes and light orchestral works to the Beatles and Beach Boys). Give your $10 to Barb Seymour (630) 752-0656 or Lew Garrison (630) 469-7489 by June 27 and we will purchase your tickets. Questions? Call Barb or Lew.
All entering high school freshmen and older are invited to a Graduation Lunch honoring our college and high school graduates for 2009! Save the date of Sunday, June 28, at 11:00 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. RSVP to Sue Clary (email sueclary@sbcglobal.net or call 630-790-1109) or the church office.
The Fellowship Committee is still seeking interest for a “Summertime Progressive Dinner.” Please sign the sheet on the bulletin board in the narthex if you think you might attend. The deadline is the end of June. Definite planning for the event will be determined at that time, when we know how many people might be involved. Questions? Talk to the Pats (Wiedner or Petersen).
Take Me Out to the Ball Game! It’s time again for Southminster’s annual Kane County Cougar baseball outing! It’s time for good food, good fun, and Jake the Frisbee Catching Dog! All this can be found on Monday, August 24, at 6:30 p.m. And best of all, the tickets are only $5.00! So, sign up for tickets promptly! Watch for a sign-up sheet in the narthex. We have only 20 tickets, so get your name on the list promptly. If there are other questions, call Caroline Linde at 630-469-9482.
The Deacons would like to offer Valet Parking year round. Would you be willing to help? Please sign up at the bulletin board at the entrance of the church. We also ask that those of us who are more able bodied please park at the back of the lot, leaving room for those who would be blessed by parking closer.
Christian Ed. Notes:
Summer Sunday School: A huge thank you to our summer Sunday School teachers: Ann Anderson, Deb Bohi, Dan Bohi, Megan Bohi, Drew Henkels, Steve Johnson, Chris Kozich, Jessica and Alec Parks, Marta Sundquist, and Diane Swiss. Our subs are Kathy Davidson and Melissa Nachman. Please pray that God would bless them and impart His wisdom and grace as they lead the children this summer.
Nursery Update - Please stop in our nursery and say hello to Catherine Crilly, who will be assisting Nicole Dolister for the majority of the summer. Catherine will be here until she heads back to school at the end of August.
VBS Registration: There are only five weeks before our 2009 Vacation Bible School! How about registering early this year? We want to see you at “Crocodile Dock” July 27-31 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. Click here to go to our web site and download the information and registration forms, or call the church office, or check the bulletin board in the narthex.
Items Needed: In order to keep the costs of VBS down, we welcome any donations you may be interested in purchasing or loaning. The July Dialog will have a list of these items, as will the CE bulletin board. The children will also be collecting school supplies for the PRC for their VBS mission project. Visit the VBS link on our website for a list of these items. Please contact Laura Baer at 630-469-9149 or at smpcce@ameritech.net with any questions.
Family Camp Fun! Want to make this summer a memorable one with filled with worship, community, and fun? The Presbyterian camp at Saugatuck, MI is close to home and offers all this, and more. The Family Week Camp, July 19-25, still has openings. Can’t fit an entire week into the family’s schedule? Check out the Family Camp Kick-off the Week, August 1-4, or the Family Camp Short Week, August 4-7. Call 1-800-728-1164 for more information or visit the camp web site and register online.
