Save the Date! Saturday, February 29, 2020
"Leap of Faith" A Musical Celebration
Hughes Theater ~ Gorton Community Center
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This Sunday at the Community Church
Featuring "Compass Rose"
& Ned Jessen's Annual Fund-Fest
(not to mention "Roots & Wings!")
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9:00 am - Meditation in Room 100
9:00 to 11:00 am - Childcare in Reid Hall
10:00 am - Communion Service, Lily Reid Holt Chapel
Roots & Wings - kids K - 5 - meet during welcome
"I'll Have a Sermon (and a title) By Sunday"
Dr. Thomas Dickelman
11:00 am - Coffee Hour in Reid Hall
Thanks to Laura Starr & Pat Kelly for flowers, greeting & treats
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2020 Annual Fund Results as of 11/14/19
*
2020 Goal
$550,000
Gifts & Pledges 11/14
$251,434
46% of Goal
Current Gap
$298,566
Participant Goal
200
individuals / families
Participants 11/14
72
individuals / families
36% of goal
Participant Gap
128
individuals / families
* * * * *
There are a number of ways to participate - pledge, make a one-time gift, donate securities, or give online through our secure partner
Faithstreet
.
In order to be faithful stewards we need to know what resources will be available to us in 2020. Thanks to all who have supported our church to date - if you have questions, please contact
Peter Wolff
. Thank you!
* The Annual Fund ends 11/17, though we will receive gifts and pledges through 12.31
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Where Do Budget Dollars Go?
• salary and benefits for f/t Minister Tom Dickelman
• salary and benefits for f/t Minister Zach Hancock
• salary for p/t Music Minister Ken Hall
• salary for p/t Communications Manager Elliott Delman (website, videos, social media, music)
• salary for p/t Office Manager Pam Campbell
• salary for p/t "6th Man" John Corrigan (special events, parties, building management & maintenance - and a lot more)
• salary for p/t Business Manager Peter Wolff
• salary for p/t Wellness Director Matt Dewar (provided through a grant - not pledges)
• emergency assistance program (outreach program to Beacon Place is funded by grant)
• insurance, utilities, storage, repairs, maintenance, telephone
• rent for the Chapel & Beach services, Glen Rowan & Gorton
• special events like the Picnic, Drumming, Christmas Party, "POW" programs, etc.
• guest musicians & speakers, music licensing fees
• education / spiritual growth program incl. Sunday School
• Reid Hall nursery teachers during Chapel Season
• weekly vehicle rental during Beach Season
• marketing & communication (Constant Contact, internet, postage)
• office supplies & equipment, internet service
• monthly fees for Pasquesi Sheppard CPA firm
This list provides a snapshot of what it takes to provide the ministry we offer to our church and community. If you have have yet to make a gift or pledge to help us continue our ministry, please do so at your earliest convenience. Questions? Contact Tom at 847.234.8191 or email
Peter Wolff
.
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It's That Time Again!
The Eighth Annual
Beacon Place Christmas
Gift Boutique
On Saturday, December 7, 2019, Beacon Place hosts the 6th Annual Christmas Gift Boutique at the Beacon Place Community Center in Waukegan. Donated and new gifts will be available for purchase by the children and families that have participated in Beacon Place Programs this year.
To contribute to the Beacon Place Christmas Gift Boutique please deliver gifts to the chapel the next three Sundays (
starting THIS SUNDAY Nov. 17
) or bring items to the J.O.B. 117 E. Scranton Ave. Lake Bluff on or before
December 3rd at 9 AM
.
Contact
Zach
to learn more about the Holiday Boutique or make arrangements to drop off donated items for the event at J.O.B.—the door is not always open!
If you are unable to participate but would like to support the program you can provide financial support by making a check out to: Community Church Charities and 100% of your donation will be used by our secret shoppers. Also, if you'd like to be a Secret Shopper, please let Pam know via email -
Pam .
Thank You!
P.S. - If you need ideas on what the children / families want & need for Christmas, scroll to the end of this newsletter for a list!
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Three Upcoming Matt Dewar Events!
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#1 - (Schedule Change) Dr. Matt Dewar
to Preach @ November 24 Service
Matt Dewar works p/t with the Community Church offering spiritual growth & wellness programs, retreats, and sermons each quarter. He is a Well Being Coordinator at Lake Forest High School, a sought-after consultant in educational communities, and author of
Education and Well-Being: An Ontological Inquiry.
Matt is currently at work on his next book,
The Mindful Breathing Workbook for Teens.
Joining Matt at the service will be "The Sweet Maries." You can view Matt's TED Talk "Mindfulness and the Young Adult."
And, Ned Jessen will be offering his always memorable Annual Fund summary. Please join us & bring a pal!
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#2 - High School Group Event
An Evening With Matt Dewar:
* * * *
"Making Sense of the
High School Journey
"
* * * *
Thursday, December 5th
7 PM to 9 PM
Dinner Included
Location TBA - students grades 9 thru 12
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#3 - Self-Identity Narrative Workshop
Led by Matt Dewar, EdD
Saturday, January 11 - 10:30 AM
to Sunday, January 12 - 12 Noon
To reserve your spot or to inquire about the event email
Zach
Just 20 spots available - first come, first served
$100 includes the retreat program,
lunch-dinner-breakfast, and accommodations.
If you’ve never before been to a retreat with Matt,
it is worth your time and resources to do so.
If you have been on retreat with Matt before, you have the opportunity to go that much deeper into your personal work.
This retreat will be held at the beautiful
Joseph and Mary Retreat House, 1300 Stritch Drive Mundelein, IL 60060
www.josephandmaryretreat.org
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Photo Directory
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Get Your Picture Taken This Sunday -
If you haven't already done so - please see John at the North Entrance of the chapel following the service to have your picture taken for the 2020 Photo Directory. Or, send your photo to
Pam
.
We are getting close to the deadline so please
send an image or get your picture taken!
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Roots & Wings
“I give thanks to every giver and to God,” is
our affirmation and sets the stage for a lesson on gratitude. We’ll hear a story titled
Are Two Words Enough?
, use our bodies as balance scales, share Joys and Concerns, and bring home
a special Gratitude Jar. We’ll discuss the upcoming
Christmas Pageant too!
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Feed My Starving Children
We've got a great group from the Community Church - and Beacon Place - for
Feed My Starving Children
(FMSC) on Wed, Nov. 2o from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. We'll meet at FMSC - on Rt. 176 across from Culvers @ 742 E. Park in Libertyville. And, all are welcome to enjoy Pizzeria Deville immediately following. Please RSVP to
Zach
with the number attending and if you can join us for pizza!
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"Come to the Manger"
Children's Christmas Pageant 2019
Rehearsals
During Church - Sunday 12/8
11am to noon - Saturday 12/14
Performance
Sunday Service - 12/15
or if you'd like your child(ren) to participate
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Ken's Korner
Hi Folks,
Here’s where our friends are playing.
Friday:
Steve Rashid takes a turn performing his own music at Studio 5 in Evanston with his Quid Pro Quartet! Actually he hired five musicians so it should be called a quintet but what happens if one of the guys doesn’t testify? The show starts at 8 pm and you can get tickets
here
. Soul Message performs at Big Ed’s Barbecue & Grill in Waukegan starting at 9 pm.
Saturday:
Soul Message Band plays at The Jazz Estate in Milwaukee starting at 8 pm.
Sunday:
Don’t miss the Compass Rose Sextet! Their original compositions and innovative arrangements take a fresh approach to instrumental music AND the group includes our own Elliott Delman on acoustic guitar AND Tom “The Professor” Bowling on violin.
Mark Your Calendars:
November 20:
The Love plays every Wednesday at the Tudor Wine Bar in Glencoe from 7 pm - 10 pm.
November 21:
The Ken Hall Trio with yours truly Fred Koch & Jeff Lackie play from 3-5 in the afternoon at Barbara’s Bookstore in Vernon Hills for that locations one year celebration.
Soul Message plays at Andy’s Jazz Club in Chicago for the 5 pm show.
November 27:
The Love plays every Wednesday at the Tudor Wine Bar in Glencoe from 7 pm - 10 pm. The Hellhounds will be at The Humble Pub in Highwood for Black Wednesday. Music starts at 8 pm.
November 29:
Compass Rose will be at Maya Del Sol in Oak Park. Music starts at 9 pm.
December 4:
The Love plays every Wednesday at the Tudor Wine Bar in Glencoe from 7 pm - 10 pm
December 5:
Soul Message plays at Andy’s Jazz Club in Chicago for the 5 pm show.
December 11:
The Love plays every Wednesday at the Tudor Wine Bar in Glencoe from 7 pm - 10 pm
December 12:
Soul Message plays at Andy’s Jazz Club in Chicago for the 5 pm show.
December 13:
The Don Stiernberg Quartet will be playing at Studio 5 in Evanston. The show starts at 8 pm.
December 18:
The Love plays every Wednesday at the Tudor Wine Bar in Glencoe from 7 pm - 10 pm
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Beacon Christmas Ideas List
Family Gifts
Pots and pans
Crock Pots or Blenders
Baking dishes/Pyrex
Tool boxes
Colorful dish sets (4 pc place settings)
Immersion blender
Sheet sets (twin, full, or queen)
Father Gifts
Wallets/work gloves
Hoodies or fleece (L or XL)
Small hand tools
Warm socks or work socks
Fashion watches
Puffy, down style vest
PJ Pants
Cologne, Shaving supplies
Mother Gifts
Fashion scarves/wallets
Jewelry/body wash gift set
Warm fuzzy socks
Warm sweaters
Fashion watches
Fleece jackets
Perfume
Flat iron, Hair dryer
Children Gifts
Toys
Lego’s Kits (all ages/both sexes)
Slime/ Slime kits
Barbies/Super Hero figurines
Little girl and big girl purses
Simple games:
Trouble, Headbanz, Connect Four, Jenga, Sorry, Guess Who,
Large piece floor puzzles
Hatchimals or Shopkins or LOL Surprise Dolls
Large firetruck, other trucks
Art cases (markers, pastels, paints, etc.)
Craft kits, Loom kits, Bracelet bead kits
Ohuhu marker sets
Minecraft themed toys and mini-figures
Marvel themed toys
Coding games/Science Kits
Clothes
Warm fuzzy socks
White athletic socks (M,L,XL)
Underwear (character)
Warm pajamas (M, L, XL)
Warm ski gloves for tweens
White polo shirts (All children sizes/both sexes)
Fashion sweaters (All children sizes/both sexes)
Khaki and Navy School Pants (All Children sizes – 6- 14/both sexes)
Solid color hoodies ( both sexes/ all sizes)
Teens
Jewelry/make-up kits
Fashion watches/belts
Warm hoodies or sweaters
(Men/Women sizes M, L, XL)
Phone case (i-phone 7)
Pop socket phone stand
Jewelry stand
Small (2X3) decorative teen rug
Model airplanes
Leggings
Skateboards, Scooters
Bluetooth small speakers
Wireless earbuds
Joggers for boys (adult S, M)
Mini backpack for girls
Finger nail polish sets
Hair accessories/products/gel
Bliss baby curling wand
Curling iron
Cozy pj pants (boys or girls)
Coding games
Mini/portable chargers
Teen Sling Purses
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