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Grace Notes he drives. (This would include a cell phone, too!) Ra- ther, he simply drives to his destination and says, “OK, Dear Friends, here I am Lord. I am ready to listen.” Are you ready to listen to God? If God were to speak to you, what would My daughter and I were talking about the weather re- it look and sound like? Will you be the kind of person cently. We really wanted snow back in December, not who sets time aside to pray and to listen to God before now! We likened it to having a crush on a boy one the fever of life captures your attention and distracts month and never getting a response until after we were you from the most important conversation of the day? done crushing on him the next month. Too little too late! We have a month of before we celebrate the (Can you tell I was talking to a high school student?) In (Continued on page 2) other words, in romance as in other things, don’t put a good thing off.

With the beginning of March we are looking at a month of Lent with the Resurrection of the Lord being the cul- mination, the month’s last day—Sunday, March 31. Our congregation has been seeking God’s comfort dur- ing Lent and seeking to comfort one another. Which begs the question, “How do we allow God to comfort us Palm Sunday, if we don’t seek God?” Isaiah 55 advises “Seek God Sunday, March 24 Worship service at 9:30 a.m. while he may be found.” . Now is the time to draw near Children and choir will meet in the parlor at 9:15 to God, not later. Remember, don’t put a good thing off! a.m. to process into worship with palms.

Lack of solitude is one of the reasons we may feel that Last day to order Easter lilies and spring God is far away or that we cannot hear God’s voice. plants.

The silence of solitude can be deafening. Many are uncomfortable with silence. Know this, that if you are a Maundy Thursday believer in Jesus Christ, he has made his home in your Thursday, March 28 Worship service at 7:30 p.m. heart. Christ lives right there, inside of you, ready to fill Worship—Tenebrae with Communion you with grace and love. Most conversations with God “The Rock of Our Salvation” are not theatrical; the conversations with God can most often be found in moments of silent listening on your part. After pouring your heart’s concerns out in prayer, Good Friday, Friday, March 29 Worship service at 7:30 p.m. after the amen, sit still and wait; there will be a tug and a pull that will direct you. After silence, you may find a Worship—Seven Last Words of Christ word from God as you go about your day. “I Thirst”

The challenge to listen and follow God is not an easy Easter Party & Egg Hunt one. Sometimes it is easier to grab hold of the busy- Saturday, March 30 9:30 a.m. ness of life and call it the business of God. Sometimes it is easier to simply melt into the background and hope The Easter story, Egg Hunt (children up to 5th that God doesn’t ask anything of you. Sometimes it is grade), Breakfast, Crafts, Outdoor Games (weather easier to doubt than trust. I know that it is scary to seek permitting). See article on page 3. the silence, but it pays; it will enrich your life. Easter, The Resurrection of the Lord I have a friend whose discipline of silence is to make a Sunday, March 31 Worship service at 9:30 a.m. point of at least once a day not turning on the radio as Continental breakfast follows the service. Page 2

Grace Notes Put this on your calendar, now! (Continued from page 1) Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Don’t miss an opportunity Annual Spaghetti Supper to seek God as we journey through the to and Talent Show the Cross and beyond to the empty tomb. Take it from here. Sunday, April 7 5:30 p.m. Love, Wendy Your , partner, and friend This event raises funds for the Youth Summer Mission trip! P.S. Please consider making a commitment to our Holy Week Worship services: Palm Sunday through See article on page 4. Maundy Thursday, to Good Friday, and finally to the joy of Easter. Texting at the Table (T@T)

Welcome to Worship—March, 2013 Don’t forget Texting at the Table (T@T) on Wednesday evenings, 6:30-7:30—an intergenerational event that Worship with us Sundays at 9:30 a.m. includes a light dinner, a Bible Story, and worship

March 3: “Come and Drink ” songs. Afterward we all work together to clean up. 3rd Sunday in Lent Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8 If you haven’t signed up and paid for the whole Communion : Diane Swiss and team “semester,” come on a week-by-week basis. Sign up on Sundays - the easel is in the hallway right across from March 10: “Fake it till you make it ” the office - or call us by 1:00 on Monday afternoon and 4th Sunday in Lent we’ll add you to the list for that week. You may pay at Scripture: Psalm 32 the door; the cost is $3 per person.

March 17: “Seed for Sowing ” T@T will not meet the Wednesday during Holy Week, 5th Sunday in Lent March 27. Scripture: Psalm 126

March 24: “At the Name” Palm/Passion Sunday Scripture: Luke 19:28-40 Women’s Circle

See page 1 for the schedule of Holy Week All women of the church are invited to come join us for services and events at Southminster. our next regular meeting on Friday, March15, at 9:30 a.m. in the church parlor. We will spend time with Terry March 31: “Consider the Lilies” and Ginny Kline, sharing their mission of Connection Easter/Resurrection Sunday of Friends. Scripture: John 20:1-8

Communion : Diane Swiss and team You can help with our Circle service project

For the fourth year Women’s Circle is collecting new Easter Lilies children’s books for “Aunt Mary’s Storybook Project.” + Other Spring Blooms This outreach of “Just of DuPage,” which is a prison ministry, provides books for incarcerated parents to The signup sheet for Easter flowers has read and record for their children. The children receive been posted in the narthex. We will again the book and the recording of their parent’s voice. be having lilies, tulips, daffodils, and hya- cinths. The cost for a lily is $16; the cost for each of the We have felt that this is a meaningful project for Circle other flowers is $9. Please consider buying a flower to and the whole church. Please join in and bring your decorate our lovely sanctuary on Easter. The last day books to the narthex and place them in the plastic bin to sign up is March 24. marked “Aunt Mary’s Storybook Project” between Feb- ruary and June.

Women’s Breakfast Monday, March 4

Women’s Breakfast meets the first Monday of the Presbyterian Readers

month at 8:00 a.m. at IHOP in Danada East. The next Our reading group will meet on Wednesday, March 20, gathering is March 4. All women are welcome! Any from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. in the parlor. We will discuss questions, please call Joan Koska at 630- Divergent by Veronica Roth. Anyone who loves to read 469-7935. is invited; bring friends! Page 3 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Bible Adventure rd th Our annual Bible Adventure for 3 -6 graders began nd February 24, and the 2 session is scheduled for March 17 from 11:00 a.m. to noon. In these classes with Pastor Wendy, our older elementary students learn the books and stories of the Bible in “With man, this is impossible, but a fun and exciting way. For the final class on Sunday, April 28, from not with God; all things are possible 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., the group will travel to different area locations (fast food restaurants), with God.” find the “spies,” answer their Bible questions, and re- -Mark 10 27 ceive the reward (food from the restaurant). By the end

of the adventure, the kids will have learned about the Rotational Sunday School Bible, and enjoyed some tasty food in the process! The rd This past Sunday, we completed a rotation format for following Sunday, May 5, is Youth Sunday, and our 3 Pre-School thru 4 th graders. The children had an op- graders will receive their Bibles in worship during the portunity to experience the Word of God using various Children’s Moment. learning styles, This year’s Rotational Sunday School focused on four of Jesus’ parables: The Sower and Adult and Youth Helpers Needed! We need volun- The Seeds (Gardening), The Good Samaritan teers to be “spies” at local fast food restaurants on April (Drama), The Lost Sheep (Crafts), and The Forgiving 28. The whole event should take about an hour and a Father (Food/Celebration) half (from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 pm). If you are able to help, please contact Rose Audette. Thank you! Thank you to Kathy Davidson, Heidi Shierry, Chris Kozich, Susie Salins, Sharon Falkman, Sarah Allen, Sara Vanderford, Kayla Schmidt, and Ellie Hecker, Adult Education who helped the younger children experience these Our Adult Bible Class will be finishing our study of Acts Bible stories! soon. Our tentative plan is to look as a few Psalms (got a favorite?), and dive into Genesis. We meet in the Parlor at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays. We will meet every Sunday School – Spring Unit Sunday in March except Easter Sunday. Join us: God This month we begin a new unit of our curriculum titled has lots to say through scripture. “New Life.” The focus in March will be the events lead- ing up to Easter. Coming April 8! March 3 – Jesus Washes Feet Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University March 10 – The Passover Meal Bible study! This is a 9-week Bible study that helps March 17 – Praying in the Garden people learn how to manage money God’s way. March 24 – Palm Sunday • Teaches financial responsibility with easy baby steps

• Helps eliminate debt using the Debt Snowball meth- od EASTER PARTY & EGG HUNT • Offers accountability and continued support with lifetime membership Our annual Spring community out- • Trains participants to spend every dollar on paper reach, the Easter Party & Egg Hunt, with the zero-based budget planner will be held on Saturday, March 30, at • Empowers people by establishing a plan to take 9:30 a.m. Children experience the story of the awe- control of their finances some gift of Jesus’ death and resurrection, have breakfast, enjoy crafts, and hunt for thousands of The cost per family is $95.00 ($89.00 plus $6.00 ship- eggs. We’ll continue to candy for the eggs ping), and you can register online at daveramsey.com. through March 17, and the next eggstuffing gather It’s suggested that folks register at least 2 weeks in ings will be March 3 and 17 after worship. We advance to allow time for class materials to arrive. We would welcome your help! will be offering a free preview of the class on Sunday,

April 7, in the parlor following fellowship, with the first Please bring your bags of individually wrapped candy class scheduled to begin on Monday, April 8, at 7:00 (small enough to fit in a plastic egg – no peanuts, pea- p.m. Look for more details in upcoming E-notes! nut butter, or chewing gum, please) any time though

March 17. A collection box will be in the Narthex. (Continued on page 4) Page 4

Christian Ed. Apr. 7. Spaghetti Dinner and Talent Show . The usual (Continued from page 3) gig. We serve the dinner, then participate in the show. Once again, we are throwing down the gauntlet and What’s Ahead in Christian Ed? challenging other church groups to entertain us. Any March 3: Egg stuffing after worship in the Narthex ideas of who should be on our panel of judges? Dinner March 10: C.E. Meeting at 11:00 in Fellowship Hall begins at 5:30 p.m. We should all be there by 4:30 to March 17: 2 nd session of Bible Adventure for 3 rd -6th set up. graders; Egg stuffing after worship in the Narthex March 30: Easter Party and Egg Hunt, 9:30 a.m. April 7: Financial Peace study - free preview, 11:00 a.m. in the parlor Spaghetti Dinner and Talent Show! April 8: Financial Peace Bible Study, 7:00-8:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Once again, Southminster’s Youth are hosting a dinner and a show to raise funds for our 2013 Youth Mis- sion Trip. This is an opportunity to Good stuff coming in March: enjoy an evening of great food, better Spring is on its way (like we entertainment, and support the most even had winter), and with it exciting and important event in our comes planning for Mission Youth Program. Once again, the Trip 2013. This year’s destination, Parma, Ohio, June Youth offer a challenge to all other 2329 . Never been on a Mission Trip? If you are enter- groups and individuals at Southmin- ing high school in the fall or older, then you ought to ster: enter and act and just try to out- consider joining this year’s team. It is the highlight of perform us. Yes, we will, once again, have a blue- our youth program. Ask someone who has been (and ribbon panel of judges who will decide who is the best it’s hard to find a high schooler in our group who has- of the best of Southminster’s talent. So, watch for sign- n’t). We join hundreds of other teenagers, divide into up sheets for acts and for attendance. Last year’s show crews, and spend the week was amazing. This year’s will be stellar. fixing up a needy person’s home. You get to make new friends, get to know your resident (the person who March Mission Ministries Update you will be helping), sleep on a school classroom floor To all our church members and friends, Mission Minis- (which is better than sleeping at a classroom desk, like try members thank you for your involvement in our min- you usually do), be part of an exciting program, and istries. With your pledges and your support, our mis- spend a week away from your parents. Paradise, right? sions reach out to those in need. You give generously Join us Sunday, March 3, at church at 6:00 p.m. to organizations that help find homes for families, and (right before SNL) for a short informational meet for research to find a cure for cancer. You serve the ing. Bring your parents, so they can know, too. See homeless soup on a cold winter Sunday afternoon. You you there. help transport residents at the DuPage Convalescent

Center to the Sunday morning Protestant church ser- Mar. 3: Marshmallow Night coming to SNL. 6:30-8:00 vice led by our church members. You support our team p.m. Most people think that marshmallows are for eat- that visits our sister church in Guanabacoa, Cuba. You ing. We know better! help repair Aurora homes needing repair. This list is

just what has been planned in our church since the Mar. 10: ACTS. Either mall games or sledding, which- start of the year! We are indeed “blessed to be a bless- ever one of those that we did not do on before the Feb. ing,” as Pastor Wendy says. 22 nd Lock-In. (Depending on the weather. Who knows,

maybe we will go to the beach!) WARMING SHELTER: It is cold out there! Special

thanks to coordinators Lew Garrison and Esther Marco- Mar. 17: SNL. 6:308:00 p.m. Talent Show is coming. vici with volunteers Bill Curry, Gretchen Fleming, Julie So bring your ideas for skits, songs, dances, stupid pet Storey, and Jack Washam for serving the homeless on tricks, or trained little brother tricks. We are gonna kill it February 17 at our Warming Shelter ministry. 46 home- this time. less people were served that afternoon.

Mar. 24: SNL. 6:308:00 p.m. More Talent Show prep Volunteers are needed to help serve on March 17 from and other fun and games. 1:15-4:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church,

424 Forest Avenue, in Glen Ellyn. This is the last Mar. 31. Easter Sundaycelebrate the resurrection scheduled Sunday for SPC until next fall, so please with your clan. (i.e. no youth event) (Continued on page 5) Page 5

Mission urban squalor; stories of disaster, hunger, poverty and (Continued from page 4) other tragedies filled our newspapers and television screens in 2013. With stories such as these it is easy to consider sharing in this ministry. The sign-up sheet is become disheartened. In the midst of all of these times, on the Mission bulletin board. the prophet Isaiah reminds us that we are called to be “the repairer of the breach, the restorer of streets to live LUMINARIA SUNDAY: Sunday, February 17, was a in” (Isaiah 58:12) We are called to make God’s commu- day when those touched by cancer were honored and nity livable for all. remembered. 90 luminaria bags, lighted with glow sticks, lined the center aisle of the sanctuary and the Through generous gifts to One Great Hour of Sharing shelf on the organ loft. The individual names on the (OGHS), Presbyterians have for many years faithfully bags were read and prayed for during the Prayers of heeded God’s call to serve people seeking to reclaim the People. The bags will be used again to light the and restore their lives. During Lent, there will be special track at the American Cancer Society Relay for Life at offering envelopes in the pews for OGHS. On Easter Glenbard South High School on June 14. Sunday, we, like many congregations across our coun- try, will dedicate our special offering for One Great ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING: The theme for this Hour of Sharing. year’s One Great Hour of Sharing is “Sharing brings Joy to Others, to God, and to Us.” Offering envelopes OGHS began more than 60 years ago in response to will be in the pews starting March 10. OGHS will be the devastation of World War II. This special offering is dedicated on Easter Sunday. (See following article.) collected by many different Christian denominations throughout our country. Each denomination decides REBUILDING TOGETHER AURORA : On the last Sat- how the gifts its member gives will be used. Our de- urday in April, Norm Ellsworth, assisted by Jim Smith, nomination, PC(USA), divides our gifts among three will lead a Southminster team making home repairs. programs: Self Development of People, Presbyterian The people helped typically own their home but are not Disaster Relief, and the Presbyterian Hunger Program. able to make necessary repairs on it because of physi- cal limitations or lack of income. Norm states that lots Your gift to this offering allows Presbyterian Disaster of work is required. Sign-up sheets will be on the Mis- Assistance to help restore communities around the sion bulletin board after Easter – Mark your calendars! world affected by disaster, including those recovering (article on page 6) currently from Hurricane Sandy. It helps The Presby- terian Hunger Program to work with partners to allevi- 2013 MISSION BOOKLET: Have you picked up your ate hunger and eliminate its causes, both in this coun- 2013 blue Mission Ministry booklet placed on the shelf try and across the world. Through the Self Develop- below the Mission bulletin board? These booklets pro- ment of People programs economically poor, op- vide information about Southminster’s missions and list pressed, and disadvantaged people are supported. a contact person for each. Come join us – we welcome Presbyterians’ gifts to OGHS are for all God’s children. you to work on a mission that interests you or to join our Mission Ministry that meets the first Tuesday of the In order to continue reaching out the OGHS programs month at 7:30 p.m. in the Parlor. depend on the continuing support from congregations like Southminster. Through our gifts and the gifts of As we give glory to our God in this Lenten season, let other congregations across the denomination, OGHS us remember the greatest gift He gave to all of us will continue to be a reminder that, through the simple through His Son, Jesus Christ: act of sharing, we are blessed and experience God’s Jesus said: “I give them eternal life, and they will not abundance in many ways. perish. No one will snatch them away from me. My Fa- ther who has given them to me is greater than all, no The Southminster Mission Ministry one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.” ~John 10:28-30 Our sister church, the Presbyterian In Christ’s Service, Reformed Church in Guanabacoa, Cuba Your Southminster Mission Ministry Team Report on visit from January 18-25, 2013

Since our last Dialog report, five people from Southmin- “Sharing Brings Joy. To Others, to God, ster returned from a week-long visit to our sister church and to Us.” That is the theme of One in Cuba. They included our Pastor Wendy Boden, Bill Great Hour of Sharing. Catastrophic Curry, Gretchen Fleming, Zoe Zapel, and Elizabeth storms and wildfires throughout the U.S.; (Lizzy) Davidson. This was a wonderful visit, renewing war and political uprising in the Middle old friendships with people from our sister church and East; malnutrition and starvation, extreme poverty and (Continued on page 6) Page 6

Mission (Continued from page 5) Connection of Friends meeting new people. Highlights of the trip included vis- Invites You to Save the Date its to church members in their houses, especially to some who cannot walk to church any more; musical Saturday, April 6: Trivia Night & Silent Auction performances, and friendships that developed between our 6:00-10:00 p.m. at Lake Ellyn Boat two high school seniors, Zoe House, 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn and Lizzy, and young mem- bers of our sister church. Also, $60.00 per person or $448 for a table of 8 we met Yoelkis Sierra, who has just finished his studies at 6:00-7:00 p.m.: Cash Bar & Dinner catered by Clara’s the seminary and has been assigned to work at our sister 7:00-9:00 p.m.: Trivia (each table plays as a team) church. The hope is that, 9:00-10:00 p.m.: Silent Auction Closes when he passes his exams, 50/50 Raffle Winner Announced Yoelkis may eventually be

called to serve as pastor in The Connection of Friends Board of Directors have Guanabacoa. We all liked him graciously underwritten the entire evening so all pro- very much and were im- ceeds received will directly benefit programming pressed with his skills, and we

ask you to join us in praying Connection of Friends also thanks Trust Company of that Yoelkis will be success Illinois for their sponsorship ful in his exams at the semi

nary and will be able to con If you would like to join us for an evening of friendly tinue working with our sis competition, please email Terry Kline at ter church. [email protected] to be added to our invi-

tation list. Please also pray for our

sister church, that the

members will find the time,

strength and confidence to Focus on Mission: move the church forward in its faith journey. The mem- Rebuilding Together Aurora – April 27 bership is not very large, and, although there are some very dedicated members, the church is in much need of Mark your calendar and plan now to participate in our our prayers. They are also in need of all the material annual Rebuilding Together Aurora mission project. It’s help that we and others can give them to maintain their always a very rewarding experience and one you will building and purchase items that require funds based never forget. on foreign exchange. They were especially grateful for all the medications, toothbrushes and toothpastes, and For many years Southminster has spent the last Satur- day in April rehabbing the home of a needy family in other needed items that our church collected to take to th them. Aurora. This year the last Saturday in April is the 27 . We’ve traditionally had a very good turnout for this Our sister church is particularly known for its music, event, and we anticipate that this year will be no differ- and, although Pastor Abel and Sara began the strong ent. The sign-up sheet will be in the narthex early in musical tradition of the church, there is a group of March. mostly young people who are trained and dedicated to maintaining it even though Pastor Abel and Sara are Plan now to join us on this special day––Saturday, April now serving another church. 27––to enjoy fellowship, fun, and the joy of making a less fortunate family very, very happy. Pictures here show: (1) Zoe Zapel (flute) and Lizzy Da- vidson (on left, listening) with Jorge Luis (guitar) and David Mirabal (oboe) from our sister church playing and listening to music together, (2) Pastor Wendy Bo- O Haupt Voll Blut den delivering the on Sunday with Pastor Abel und Wunden reading the Spanish translation, and (3) Yoelkis (left), Jorge Luis, Zoe, David, and Lizzy playing volleyball at I wanted to highlight one of the the beach. greatest hymns of Holy Week, since March will conclude with Easter. “O Haupt Voll Yours in Christ, Blut und Wunden” is best known in English as “O Sa- Gretchen Fleming (Continued on page 7) Page 7

From the Music Director What language shall I borrow (Continued from page 6) To thank Thee, dearest friend, cred Head Now Wounded,” or, more popular in Roman For this Thy dying sorrow, Catholic and some other denominations’ , “O Thy pity without end? Sacred Head, Surrounded.” To get to us, it went O make me Thine forever, through a few iterations. And should I fainting be, Lord, let me never, never Its most ancient source was a medieval Latin poem that Outlive my love to Thee. was long attributed to Bernard of Clairvaux but is now thought to have been by a slightly later medieval abbot, Lance Arnulf of Leuven, who died in 1250 (it remains a mys- tery if he is truly the author). It is a lengthy poem, medi- tating on the wounds of Christ. It is its last section, be- ginning “Salve caput cruentatum,” that focuses on the The Safety Task Force wounds of Christ’s head. Safe and Sound

In the 17th century, , the well-known pie- The Session of Southminster Presbyterian Church has tist German , translated that last section formed a “Safety Task Force” to look into issues of into German as “O Haupt Voll Blut und Wunden.” He safety around severe weather and emergencies such was friends with the cantor at the Nicolaikirche in Ber- as fire or a possible intruder. The following people have lin, Johann Crüger. Crüger included 18 of Gerhardt’s been tapped to form the Safety Task Force: Lanny hymns in his 1656 Praxis pietatis melica , and they Russell, chair; Susie Salins, Session Liaison & Secre- proved highly popular. In that book Crüger joined “O tary: Bob Audette, Hal Ellinghausen, Debbie Bohi, Haupt” with a tune for a secular love song written by Sandy Lopata, and Caroline Linde. Hans Leo Hassler, and it became the chorale we know today. Bach arranged it for his great St. Matthew’s We deeply appreciate the gift of their time and talent to Passion , and that is the form of the music most famil- this important effort. Each person represents a different iar to us, although many other composers set it in vari- aspect of our congregation and has had some experi- ous ways. ence in safety issues. Together they have a broad range of experience. If you are interested in sharing The text we are most familiar with was translated your thoughts or helping them please email or call their from German by a Presbyterian minister, James Wad- chair, Lanny Russell at [email protected] . del Alexander, who was the son of Archibald Alexan- der, the first professor at Princeton Seminary. James The session is expecting to receive a report by Memori- Alexander translated it in 1830, and it became the al Day 2013. Please keep them in prayer as they pre- most popular English version throughout the 19th and cede in this important work. Thank you, Safety Team, 20th centuries. for your love of God, neighbors, and us expressed in this way. We’ll sing this hymn during Holy Week, and I will also be playing a chorale prelude of it by Bach. Here are the three stanzas of the text that are in our ; if you would like good Lenten reading, you can look up the Barb Zink, Property's "Organizer" other stanzas online—there are eleven total. A faithful member of Southminster’s Property Ministry, O sacred Head, now wounded, Barbara Zink has played a key role as a reception host- With grief and shame weighed down, ess, kitchen planner, and overall inside "organizer." Now scornfully surrounded She also serves as a current member of the Board of With thorns, Thine only crown; . DIALOG had a few queries for this resource- O sacred head, what glory, ful lady: What bliss till now was Thine! Yet, though despised and gory, DIALOG: Barb, along with other church ladies, you I joy to call Thee mine. have helped out on many parlor receptions, sometimes on very short notice. Any comments? What Thou, my Lord, hast suffered, Was all for sinners’ gain; BARB: We have the greatest church members! Each Mine, mine was the transgression, call brings assistance with food, serving or clean-up. At But Thine the deadly pain. these receptions, we’ve received many compliments Lo, here I fall, my Savior! from families and friends. Our efforts are good public ’Tis I deserve Thy place; relations for Southminster. Look on me with Thy favor, vouchsafe to me Thy grace. (Continued on page 8) Page 8

Property’s “Organizer” Jubilee Bucks: a “winwin” deal for you... (Continued from page 7) and for Southminster!

DIALOG: You have also helped organize our church Your next opportunity to order Jubilee Bucks gift cards kitchens. Anything stand out? is March 17, with pick-up on March 24.

BARB: Well, there was this little mouse that stood in You can pre-order anytime by placing your order, with the corner of the kitchen, looking as if we were infring- check attached, in the Jubilee mail slot located in the ing on his territory! office. It is the bottom slot in the first row. You can con- tact Susan Vanderford, 630-723-9838, with questions. DIALOG: Recently, you oversaw the installation of new floor tile in the parlor kitchen. How did that go? Valet Parking Duty! BARB: It went very well, as we had a lot of input and suggestions from Property. Installation was free, and We want to offer valet service every we only paid for tiles and glue. Sunday for anyone who needs a little extra help. DIALOG: Your husband, David, is also on Property as an outside lawn trimmer. Does he help out on recep- March 3: Sue Knisely tions and Sunday community times? March 10: Steve Kozich March 17: Hal Ellinghausen BARB: Dave is a huge help. He moves chairs and ta- March 24: Ted Johnston bles, and can even make a good pot of coffee! March 31 (Easter): We need a volunteer! April 7: Steve Kozich DIALOG: From your experience, what are the most popular foods served at church receptions? We are always looking for volunteers for this ministry that assists our members so they can attend worship. BARB: Cookies, cream puffs, and eclairs. Could that volunteer be you ? Please call or email or sign up on the sheet posted on the bulletin board oppo- DIALOG: Finally, Barb, what's been your experience as site the church office if you are willing to be a valet. a member of the Property Ministry?

BARB: It has been a very enlightening experience. I never realized how much Property accomplishes during Budget Update — as of January, 2013 a year. From a broken boiler to roof leaks, the Property Actual Budget Ministry works hard to maintain our church in the most Total Receipts $23,176 $26,228 cost-effective way. Total Disbursements $23,328 $24,057

Surplus/(Deficit) ($152) $2,171

Prior Year Surplus Allocation $131 $131 Net Surplus/(Deficit) ($ 21) $2,302 There’s always something interesting at

Care Notes The popular South- mens’ breakfast group Between February 3 and February 24 we shared has a history of truly these joys and concerns: outstanding weekly programs. A recent example was a Gail Johnston, recovering from a pulmonary embo- series of power-point presentations by a member who lism (out of hospital now and back at the Convales- spends summers as a tour-guide at the famous Yellow- cent Center stone National Park. The photography of geysers and Suzy Stoneburner, who has brain tumors scenery was absolutely first-rate! Barb Melka (friend of Bell Rajsl), who had knee surgery Southminster men of all ages are cordially invited to the Sharon, recovering from aneurysm surgery and Wednesday breakfasts that begin at 7:00 a.m. at the dealing with pain management Danada East IHOP on Naperville Road. Here's an in- Rev. Barbara Lohrbach, St. John’s UCC, Kankakee, ducement: first timers get a free breakfast! named Parish Clergy Person of the Year Jane (Barb Doppelt’s mom) who celebrated her 90th birthday

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employment: for people to be fully employed Bob Carlson and family on the death of his son-in-law that people’s finances will cover what they need Alan Thiesfeld on the loss of his mother our leaders, that they will work together for the the family of Steve, Tom Frey’s brother-in-law, who good of the country died suddenly Joe Wiedner the Jeziorski family as they mourn the passing of remembering the 1-year anniversary of Art Eichen- Paul’s Aunt Jan berger’s death. The Zapel family is taking good the family and friends of Nate Gray, who died sudden- care of his beloved kitty. ly of a massive heart attack at age 38 our sister church in Cuba, during a time of transition the family of Hadiya Pendelton after her shooting the Stare family death while at school in Chicago refugees in Syria the one-month anniversary of the deaths at Sandy victims of gun violence Hook Elementary School Marilyn and Burton Barr, celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary remembering those touched by the shootings at NIU Our Congregational Care Committee is here to 5 years ago on Feb. 14 assist you in time of need. If you need assistance prayers for Elisabeth to regain her health from the Congregational Care Ministry or Helping Corinne, hospitalized with congestive heart failure Hands during December, call Lew Garrison (630-469- and a blood clot in her leg 7489). Lauren, 12 years old, recovering from brain surgery but having complications from clots and infections Pastoral Care : the birth of Barbara Seymour’s first great- Call Pastor Wendy Boden at 630-917-6033 (cell granddaughter, Olive, who is “gorgeous!” phone), 630-790-0487 (home phone – note that they David of our sister church in Cuba eat supper from 5:15-6:15 p.m.), or 630-469-9149 Steve, who is recovering at home from brain aneu- (church office). You may email Wendy at church at rysm surgery, and making great progress! [email protected]. the kindergarten boy who was held hostage in Alabama Please be sure to record Wendy’s phone numbers at your home, in your cell phones, etc. We do not include We prayed for those who mourn: her phone numbers in the answering machine message the families of Barb Carlson and Trudy Reed, who that you hear when you call the church outside of office continue to mourn their passing. A memorial service hours. for Trudy will be held at Southminster on Saturday, March 16, at 11:00 a.m.

We will celebrate April birthdays on April 7. We celebrated March birthdays on February 24. Sue Clary April 1 Julie Storey April 17 Mary Clingman April 1 Marge Engdahl April 20 Brittany Patch March 4 Sandra Patch March 16 Art Fournier April 4 Jameson Kaye April 20 Diane Swiss March 4 Anna Messmore March 18 Dorothy Joyner April 5 Ed Koska April 21 Lynn Ferino March 7 David Vanderford March 19 Marta Sundquist April 7 Zoe Zapel April 22 Elizabeth Steele March 8 Linda Hume March 21 Sandy Royster April 9 Hank Dietz April 26 Karen Fitzgerald March 11 Alex Schmidt March 21 Patrick Childs April 12 Carol McHaley April 27 Kelly Henkels March 13 Vern Steppe March 25 Ted Johnston April 12 Ryan Donham April 28 Janet Birchall March 14 Dick Joyner March 26 April Messmore April 13 Nicole Petersen April 28 Bill Curry March 14 Joe Wiedner March 26 Barbara Kocinski April 14 John Donham April 30 Paul Kaskovich March 15 Chris Kozich March 28 Michael Nachman April 14 Susan Hume April 30 Francine Long March 15 Mark Swiss March 28 Steve Henkels April 16 Tara Petersen April 30 Reber Clark March 16 Norm Ellsworth March 30 Michael Alsbury April 17

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Quilts at the Tavern: A Celebration of Women’s History Month

As a celebration of Women’s History Month, the Glen Ellyn Historical Society presents “Quilts at the Tavern” on Saturday, March 9, at Stacy’s Tavern Museum and the Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 North Main Street, Glen Ellyn. The show begins at 10:00 a.m. and con- cludes at 4:00 p.m. Admission to the quilt show is $5 adults and $2.50 students 13 and older. Twelve and under kids are free.

The exhibits and programs showcase historic and con- temporary quilts while celebrating women. Linda Brodine, author of Gramma, Please Tell Us a Story , Have You Remembered presents an interactive storytelling program at the His- Southminster Church tory Center beginning at 1:00 p.m. Children and parents in Your Will? are invited to participate in the hands-on activities at the History Center from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. For more in- formation contact the GEHS at 630-469-1867 x101 or e -mail: [email protected]. The website is www.glenellynhistory.org .

Note:

Daylight Saving Time begins March 10.

Easter Is Timeless

Easter is a moveable feast, falling any time between March 22 and April 25 on the Gregorian calendar. At a meeting of in 325 A.D., Easter Sunday was set as the first Sunday after the first full moon following the northern hemisphere’s vernal equinox. (Though the equinox can fall on March 19, 20 or 21, the church fixed March 21 as this date.)

Over the years, branches of the church differed on the precise date for Easter, finally reaching agreement in the late 700s. Since 1582, however, when the Western Church adopted the Gregorian calendar while the East- ern Church retained the Julian one, the timing of Easter has sometimes varied between the two.

Such computations are interesting but pale in light of the ultimate assurance that for Christians, every day is truly Easter. Christ’s tomb is empty! Jesus defeated death! Whenever we worship, we celebrate resurrec- tion. Date-bound by earthly calendars, the Feast of the Resurrection, by heaven’s rendering, is eternal.

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This is the calendar page in the printed version of the Dialog. If you are receiving the Dialog electronically, the calendar is a separate .pdf file, which you will receive as March 2013 calendar.pdf. For Your Information Church Officers 20122013

Church Office : Office hours: Monday-Friday – 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. phone: (630) 469-9149 fax: (630) 469-7923 Session email: [email protected] Kathy Davidson, Clerk

Unless noted, phone numbers are 630 Elders: Wendy Boden , Pastor Cell: 917-6033 Sarah Allen Louanne Jourdan Home (They eat dinner from 5:15-6:15 p.m.): 790-0487 Kathy Davidson Chris Kozich Email at church: [email protected] Betty Eichin Jim Messmore Lance Peeler, Director of Music Cell: 331-208-2557 Hal Ellinghausen Jessica Parks Rose Audette, Director of Christian Ed. Cell: 847-276-6001 Sharon Falkman Susie Salins Blair Nelson, Youth Director Cell: 917-6035 Gretchen Fleming Parin Schmidt Paul Jeziorski Diane Swiss Home (They eat dinner from 5:15-6:15 p.m.): 790-0487] Steve Johnson Barb Doppelt , Administrative Assistant

Christian Education : Kathy Davidson 858-2205 Sharon Falkman 718-1933 Clerk of Session : Kathy Davidson 858-2205 Board of Deacons Congregational Care Helping Hands (Mar.) Lew Garrison 469-7489 Sue Clary Zee Mairena Deacons : Andrea Schmidt 629-4526 Joy Ellsworth Donna Marton Endowments : Ron Birchall 665-3124 Lynn Ferino Andrea Schmidt Fellowship : Sue Clary 790-1109 Karen Fitzgerald Jack Thorne Finance : Chris Kozich 545-1237 Camille Grabski Rita Boserup Zapel Financial Secy. (re pledges) Tony Ferino 858-2753 Sue Knisely Barb Zink Mission : Betty Eichin 545-1986 Nominating : Jessica Parks 397-8932 Personnel : Gretchen Fleming 858-9377 Property : Hal Ellinghausen 469-9039 Publicity : Heidi Shierry 853-6836 Stewardship : Steve Johnson 858-4891 Treasurer : Tom Frey 469-3858 Web Site: Floyd Rogers 858-3538 Welcome/Outreach : Louanne Jourdan 793-9338 Worship : Sarah Allen 790-8231 Youth Action Team Jessica Parks 397-8932

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