Family Camping Opportunity - August 12-14
Join Leah Romanelli and members of the youth ministry team on a family camp out Friday, August 12 - Sunday, August 14! We are heading to White Pi
nes State Park in Mt. Morris, IL. Hiking, fishing, riding, canoeing on the near-by Rock River, go-karting, compline under the stars-all at our finger tips! Price is TBD, but will be approximately $40 for camp site and food. Add-ons like riding, canoeing, and go-karting will be at each family's discretion. A restaurant is on the premises for those who'd prefer not to cook over the fire. Everyone of every age is welcome. Rising 7th graders and older may participate without a parent, younger children must have an adult present. Friends are welcome! Contact Leah Romanelli by Monday, August 1st to sign up.
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SAVE - THE - DATE
for the
57th Annual Episcopal Charities Gala
November 4, 2016
Now is the time to come together and make great things happen!
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2016 Diocesan Convention Preview
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Help Wanted
Woody Imberman needs some yard work help. He would love to pay one of our youth $10/hour to work on mowing, weeding, and general lifting of things. You can reach Woody at 847-446-2574 or email him at
[email protected].
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This Banker and Naval Officer Would Ultimately
Become an Ordained Episcopal Priest
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Save the Dates
- August 8: Carol Schell Memorial Service 11AM
- August 8, 9, 10: Office closed for PNF Vacation Bible School
- Aug 28: Summer Baptism - 9:30AM Maple Park Service
- September 10: Feed My Starving Children
- September 11: Welcome Back Sunday
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Pastoral Care
Pastoral Care is
funda
mental to our faith and a ministry of Christ Church. If you are facing illness, a life transition or challenging circumstances, please contact one of our clergy. We are available when you need us for a hospital, home, or office visit. Christ Church has many lay volunteers who are readily available to provide meals and rides as needed. Please reach out to the clergy through the office at (847) 446-2850, or on their cell phones:
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Our 2016 Youth Mission Team are back from Herrick, SD!
Our 2016 mission team includes the following youth: Kate Burnham, Jack Gordon, Quinn Hanley, Teddy Hines, Charlie Keller, Teddy Keller, Dakota Keys, Bair Kothmann,
Lucy Kreisa, Luke Lato, Wilson MacRitchie, Ethan Montgomery, Tim Olson, Grant Smith, Sam Tomlinson, Grace White.
Our chaperones are Cindy Campbell, Mary Jo LaViolette, Jim & Charlotte McGee, Christopher Powell, Leah Romanelli, John White.
Thank you for your support of our youth ministry, which made this experience possible!
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School Supply Drive for Grace House
7/31 through 8/14
Grace House's annual back to school picnic is on Sunday, August 20,1:00 - 3:00PM . The picnic gives the residents an opportunity to present their children and grandchildren with a back pack filled with school supplies. After incarceration many of the women are re-establishing relationships with their families and working to gain custody of their children. There will be a drop box at the Church on the Hill and at the Maple Street Park Service where you can make donations. Or, call Carmen Wilcox for a pick up! 847-471-3501. Too busy? Cash is also greatly appreciated. We will shop for you.
Wish List Includes:
- crayons
- highlighters
- 3 or 5 - subject spiral notebooks
- 3 ring binders
- 2 pocket folders to hold homework assignments
- markers
- wide ruled notebook paper
- no. 2 pencils
- pens
- small pencil sharpener
- crayon/pencil keeper
- glue (8 oz bottles)
- glue sticks
- safety scissors
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