On Sunday, February 14th, the Traditional Worship Team is planning a special 8:45 a.m. service celebrating love and St.Valentine. Come learn about the history of St. Valentine. Come hear the choir sing "What Wondrous Love." Come see the children participate in a "heartfelt" activity.
To further honor St. Valentine's example, and remember all of God's "little cupids," we are asking people to bring children's diapers and wipes donations. You're invited!
Soup's On For Lent!
A new and meaningful way to prepare for the joyous season of Easter.
Join us for the five Wednesdays in Lent when we will meet in Fellowship Hall to enjoy Christian fellowship with one another by sharing a meal, some thoughts on our Lenten journey and finally to work on a service project that will help people in need.
These Lenten Services have been organized by the Celebration Worship Team and the Soup Suppers will be prepared by different organizations within the church. Food service will begin at 6:30 p.m. A video will be shown shortly after, followed by music and/or a short message. The evening will conclude with everyone joining in on the service project.
Outreach News
Help Feed Starving Children Around the World
On Saturday, February 6, the Men's Ministry is sponsoring a trip the the "Feed My Starving Children" facility in Schaumburg to assemble packets of rice-based or potato-based food mixtures which provide critical nutrients for starving infants and children around the globe.
Volunteers will meet at 2p.m. at the FMSC fadcility (1072 National Parkway, Schaumburg IL-please note that the parking lot entrance is located on Remington Road). They will pack food from 2-4 p.m. Afterwards, the group will go out for pizza and beer. This event is open to all members of ELC-kids included.
This year's Candy Cane Lane was another huge success. Over 110 children shopped this year. It was absolutely wonderful to see their excitement as they walked into the shop with their Elf, selected their presents for their loved ones, and watched as their gifts where wrapped. They feel so special and big being able to surprise their family on Christmas morning with their gift. We had kids tell us that they wait all year for this and love shopping for their family. One little boy even said that he was so excited to shop CCL he almost peed his pants!-so cute
We raised $1400 for the youth and mission trip.
A very special thank you for all the helpers - Registration, Elves, Check Out, Wrapping, Set Up - we couldn't do this without lots of helping hands. An extra special thank you to Lauretta Sage and her crew. They always provide us with wonderful homemade items. This year they made infinity scarves. Huge success - not one was left!
Remember as you are shopping throughout the year, or receive a special gift that isn't really something you want - bring it to church to donate to CCL.
Please think about volunteering this year as we are looking for one more leader for CCL. It is really an enjoyable and fulfilling event to be involved in. Please contact Liz or Becky if you'd like to join us in November with chairing Candy Cane Lane.
Thank you-Liz McChesney and Becky Hennessy
Chess Camp February 15!
Kumbaya Chess-Ed will be sponsoring a "school's out" Kumbaya Workshop for children on President's Day at ELC, February 15. The workshop will feature top-notch instruction and valuable playing time for children.
Boy Scout Annual All-You-Can-Eat Swedish Pancake Breakfast
Get your tickets for our pancake breakfast now. Your ticket entitles you to be a part of a great annual tradition and enjoy the Swedish pancakes that our troop is famous for. So enjoy a great meal, good fellowship, and support a great cause.
Breakfast tickets are $7 for adults, $4 for youth under 12 years of age. The breakfast will be held at Edgebrook Lutheran Church, 5252 West Devon Avenue. For more information or to get tickets, you can email the troop at
[email protected]. Troop 957 thanks you for your continued support!
The ELCA in Action
RESULTS OF THE ELCA'S WORLDWIDE ANTI-MALARIA CAMPAIGN
Pretty impressive, don't you think!!
Meetings & Activities at ELC Next Week
Friday 6:30 p.m. A.A. Meeting Saturday 3:45 p.m. Discussion Group Saturday 5:00 p.m. Spoken Worship Service Sunday 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship Service-Scout Sunday Sunday 9:45 a.m. Coffee Hour/Sunday School Sunday 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service
Monday 7:00 p.m. A.A. Meeting
Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Men's Ministry
Wednesday 1:15 p.m. Small Group Bible Study Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Soup Supper Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service Thursday 10:00 a.m. Card Connection
