This Sunday - April 22
Gospel & Jazz Service
"Soul Message Band"
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Rev. Zachary Hancock, preaching
all services will be in the Lily Reid Holt Chapel @ 10:00 a.m.
nursery care provided
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"Legacy & Light" is Theme for 2018 Annual Community Church Women's Dinner Set for May 7 at the Gorton Community Center
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Ladies of the church (and friends) - don't miss
"Legacy & Light"
- our Annual Women's Dinner - on May 7, 2019 in the Grotto at the Gorton Community Center.
This year's event features two women artists and the insights and perspectives they bring from a life of pursuing their work.
Legacy
- Kay Waltman (white sweater) will share stories of what it was to be one of the first women to work in the field of industrial design beginning in the 1940s. One historian has recently described Kay as a national treasure. We will have a number of Kay's paintings that reflect the arc of her life as a painter, from the first portrait paintings of her daughter Maggie to later abstract and landscapes works. If you've never before seen Kay's paintings, they are absolutely stunning.
Light
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Corinne Stagen (holding camera) will share insights to her career as a photographer, with emphasis on the inspiration of light and how it influences and shapes her work as a photographer.
The cost for the evening is $20 and will include beverage options (prosecco, rose, Töst a dry, non-alcoholic sparkling beverage, beer) and dinner, "the Gorgeous May Salad" with chicken breast, bread from Hewn, and a special dessert.
Space is limited; sign up ASAP
HERE
Questions? Contact
Zach
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LFHS Students With CCLFLB
Connections Who Make a Difference!
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Note:
Last week I received a copy of the LFHS "
Forest Scout Friday Five," a weekly segment that celebrates five people making a distinct, profound, and positive difference in the Lake Forest High School community. Two of the young people honored are connected to the Community Church - here are their stories! - TD
Anne Cook
: If their happens to be a personified antidote to the daily drudgery that school often brings, freshman Anne Cook just might fit the bill. “She builds everyone up, all of the time, regardless of the situation,” mentioned Caroline Carter, a close friend of Cook’s. Cook, who has a twin sister, Grace, simply loves high school so far, and she has no qualms about wearing those positive emotions on her sleeve.
“Anne is the most positive person I’ve ever met,” mentioned freshman classmate Lily Trkla. “She makes every class exciting and tries her best on everything she does.” Often, one of the hardest concepts to have freshman understand is the value in their day-to-day education at one of the state’s best high schools, but this is no struggle for Anne. Having just turned 15 this month, she already is on top of the ball–she challenges herself with hard classes, works diligently to keep up with tennis and soccer, her two athletic extracurriculars, and maintains her cheerful temperament on a daily basis.
“She is very outgoing for a freshman,” mentioned a senior student who has encountered Anne in his own capacity as a TA, “which is exciting, because freshman are sometimes in competition to be like everyone else, but Anne is a breath of fresh air because she is comfortable and confident in her own skin.”
The more stories we hear about Anne Cook, the more we look forward to the future of LFHS as these students continue to grow and develop into the next leaders of our high school community.
P.S. - Anne & sister Grace were very active in the Middle School Group
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Owen Bauder
: It is rare that a freshman has such a profound impact on such a large group of people, but Owen Bauder accomplishes just that with his ability to inspire the class of 2021. His funny and outgoing personality serves him well for all the activities in which he participates.
Bauder was a starter on the soccer team, the Freshman B basketball team, and actively participates in CROYA. Bauder’s well-rounded personality comes from being the youngest of three, and the Bauder family has been a staple in the community for awhile, having older brothers Billy and Luke paved the way for Owen to learn the ropes and positively affect everyone he comes into contact with. CROYA chairman and close friend, Spencer Silvernail, had this to say about Owen: “Owen Bauder might be the nicest, most genuine kid I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Whenever I run into Owen in the hall, he always has the biggest smile on his face. Owen has recently started coming to CROYA and his presence there is unbelievable. He is the perfect example of someone who always gives unconditional positive regard.”
Owen is the epitome of a good friend, always there for others to brighten the mood with a joke or there to help out in any dire situation. Everyone who knows Owen knows he is a genuine and loving person who would do anything for others. One of Owen’s best friends, Brody Hender, mentioned, “Owen’s a really good friend that can lighten any mood. He always has the biggest smile on his face and is constantly making people laugh.” Owen is one of those people that everybody wants to be able to call a friend, and he offers many that luxury. He is a happy-go-lucky kid who welcomes everyone, and LFHS is lucky to have Owen’s presence for the next three years because, in the end, every school should have an Owen Bauder.
P.S
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Owen will be among the participants in this year's Work Trip to the Farm Church in North Carolina.
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The 2018 Farm Church Service Trip is full! Twenty-five high school youth and five adult sponsors will travel to Durham, North Carolina June 11th-15th.
Attention
Youth, Parents of Youth, and Adult Sponsors:
On Monday (April 23rd) we are sending payment and names for our 29 person American Airlines reservation.
With this payment we are required to included the date of birth, gender, and full names of passengers. Please send
Terry
information plus a copy of personal identification. If over 16 please include a copy of one of the following: birth certificate, driver's license, passport. If you have any questions please email
Zach
or call/text 970.347.7457
If you are a high school age youth or parent of and were hoping to go on the trip, put your name on the
HERE
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Chances are that a spot or two will open up.
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Celebrate 5 Years of Beacon Place!
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On May 3, 2018 Beacon Place will celebrate 5 years of building better tomorrows in their south Waukegan neighborhood - with a special event at the Lake Forest Club from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $75 per person - why not be one of the many Community Church folks who'll attend this wonderful fundraiser. Click
HERE
for info.
Also, there are a number of summer volunteer opportunities at Beacon - click
HERE
for more info.
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If there is one place you want to be this weekend it’s the Chapel at Lake Forest College!
The Soul Message Band
will be providing their unique blend of earth day jazz!
Mark your calendars:
We have an awesome group of folks bridging us to the beach season:
April 29
- Grateful Dead Service,
May
6
- Bill Bartolotta and friends,
May 13 -
The Dancing Bohemian Ukulele Team
Every Tuesday 5:30 pm:
Soul Message Band at Andy’s Jazz Club
April 28th:
The Hellhounds will be back at the Humble Pub celebrating it’s anniversary party. Music starts at 8 pm.
May 4th:
The Hellhounds will be performing a concert at Gorton Community Center. Check out the details here:
Hellhounds
June 24th:
Foodstock will be happening at the Lake Bluff Gazebo from 4 pm to 7 pm. Live music by the Housewreckers & The Hellhounds
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August 25th:
The Annual
Beef For Hunger Benefit charity block party will be held in downtown Lake Bluff. Music by the Hellhounds starts at 6 pm.
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National Healthcare Decisions Day
is actually a week long - and it is this week! The purpose of the week is to inspire, educate, and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning. Here's their website if you'd like more information
NHDD
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Frankly, issues relating to healthcare - and issues that relate to thoughtful planning - are present in the lives of Community Church folks and our families - every week. We encourage you to think about some of these matters and to talk about important topics such as:
• who you'd like to make healthcare decisions for you if you were not in a position to make them for yourself;
• what are your wishes for end of life care.
We're fortunate to have a resource in our church and community in Lydia Backer, a social worker who specializes in helping folks address these and related issues. Lydia can be reached via email
HERE
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