First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield September 2017 The Messenger

For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name. I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant that you may be strengthened in your inner being with power through his Spirit, and that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, as you are being rooted and grounded in love. I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:14-20

In a world where it seems like nothing is New Sunday Morning Schedule anchored down, faith roots and grounds begins September 10th!! us. Faith is more than a core value, though 8:30AM Adult Faith Formation in the it is that too. Faith is a centering force from Auditorium which all things become possible. Fresh coffee and sweet repast abound! More than a feeling, more than an idea, faith is God-reliance that builds “steel” into 9:30AM Worship in the Great Sanctuary our inner being so that we can face life’s Chancel Choir and pipe organ verities with peace and even joy. Faith grows when you feed it, and “feeding” it is 9:30AM Sunday School for children and simple. youth in the CE Wing Food for faith is worship, study of scripture, time in the community of faith and service 10:45AM Worship in Hall with in action. Leave any of those pieces out of Youth Choir and Praise Band your life practice, and you’ll limp. Worse, you’ll find yourself pushed around by the Praying you a strong faith in your inner slings and arrows of “outrageous fortune” being,

or misfortune. Do yourself a huge good--- Pastor Hawkinson by feeding the faith that is in you. September 2017 WORSHIP/MUSIC

Sunday, September 3, Choirs begin New Season of Service Labor Day New Members Warmly Welcomed! One service at 10:00 a.m. Church Alive with the Sound of Music Bring a symbol of your work for blessing as we plan to bring our love of God to September 9, 9:00 -11:00 a.m. work! On this day, as we gather at the table of our Lord, we’ll dedicate our Members of the Chancel Choir, Festival Choir, children and work lives as expressions of faithfulness. youth ensembles, and singers from the contemporary New Fall Schedule Begins service will gather together to launch a new season on Saturday, September 9, from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. This is a time September 10 of regrouping after summer recess, welcoming new Sunday Worship members, rehearsing new music for the coming season and 9:30 & 10:45 a.m. renewing commitment to the ministry of music. Led by Royce Eckhardt, Bill Gordon with the youth choirs, and Adult Faith Formation Caesar Sanchez with the Praise Band---the morning effort 8:30 a.m. promises to be a blast for all ages while we prepare for common song in worship the next day. Pastor Hawkinson will Sunday School for Kids be present on this occasion to welcome and greet the choir singers. 9:30 a.m. Royce Eckhardt, interim director of music, strongly First Sundays encourages new members to join in the music ministry of our One worship service with choirs on September 9. If you are interested in singing or communion at 10:00 a.m. seek more information, please contact Royce at 847-251- 5329, or at [email protected]. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. for 3rd graders and younger Join the service of song! Meet in John Calvin Hall.

Monday Communion Casual Choir Begins September 11, 1:00 p.m. Rehearsals Begin September 17, 10:45 a.m. Join us for communion and worship in the Heritage Chapel. Contact the Have you ever thought you’d like to be in the choir but church office at 847-945-0560 if you can’t find the time to be at rehearsal every Wednesday? need a ride! Ever thought you’d like to sing with your children or another group of voices? The concept of the Casual Choir is the Worship Craft opportunity to engage in short term rehearsals to offer Team Development Gathering music in one service at a time.

September 12, 7:00 p.m. With simple music and excellent leadership from Royce As an artist shapes the clay of a Eckhardt, you’ll find yourself with a few more songs in your masterpiece, so is the creation of heart and a sense of service as you offer occasional music corporate worship experience. Do you in small ensemble for worship leadership! have an interest in assisting with worship design and planning? Join Pastor Instrumental Opportunity Hawkinson for this overview session and Do you play an instrument and are you willing to add your find a place and medium for shaping sound in worship leadership? Contact Royce Eckhardt at worship at FPCD. [email protected].

See our website for:  Links to past sermons  News on upcoming services  Ways to engage more deeply TIME, TALENT & TREASURE

Stewardship and Generosity

“Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:21)

Wow! Congratulations to a very generous congregation. In less than a year, we have pledged almost $3 million dollars to ensure that FPCD continues now and into the future as a Christian beacon in the community.

We began with a successful stewardship campaign for 2017 that brought in pledges of $827,000, a $30,000 increase over 2016. This increase allowed us to restore most of the previous year program cut-backs and provide an overdue modest increase in compensation for staff. More recently we completed a capital initiative – Generation to Generation – that produced pledges of over $2 million dollars to ensure that our church remains, both physically and spiritually, on a solid foundation.

You’ll recall that Generation to Generation (G2G) has four objectives – First, with highest priority, is to restore our beloved church home. By the time you read this much has been completed and more is underway to repair and In the midst of the street of it, and on restore areas of our property. We are also working on the either side of the river, there was the next two objectives - ways to enhance our outreach in Tree of Life, which bore twelve kinds of the community and launch new initiatives to enrich our fruit and yielded her fruit every month; mission and ministry. The fourth objective, to strengthen and the leaves of the tree were for capital reserves, is being planned. Keep in mind that the healing of the nations. pledges are payable over a three year period, so the Revelation 22:2 reserve strengthening will come after other commitments have been met. To this end we mention that G2G What do you think of when you think of a pledges are still being received, and that previous tree? pledges may be modified as your personal  Deep Roots circumstances permit.  Long life  Fruitful We are indeed blessed with such a generous  Strong membership – we can look forward to the future knowing  A place to relax that First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield will be here for Is that your image of our church? our future spiritual needs as well as those of future generations. Our Generation to Generation Campaign has helped to deepen our roots and en- sure a long life. Our attendance every month helps to ensure we bear fruit. Our image in the community is as a strong body of faith.

Pledges received (through July) $482,304 Total pledged amount $829,864 Generosity has no Season… ADULT FAITH FORMATION

Sept 10 -- Catholic Background to Protestant Reform experienced unprecedented turmoil during the two hundred years prior to the Protestant . The papacy, after Innocent III’s reign (1198-1216) of exceptional power and majesty, first moved to Avignon and then broke apart during the Great Schism (1379-1417) as two popes vied for St. Peter’s throne. As the schism ended, the Italian Renaissance changed the culture, but not the nature of Catholic errors. Monastic orders (Dominicans and Franciscans) attempted reform within, as did men like Wycliffe and Huss from without. But with so little Biblical and spiritual progress, the demand for reform became urgent. Class is led by Rev. Paul Palmer.

Sept 17 -- Luther Ignites a Reformation Fuse Tetzel’s way of hawking Indulgences spurs into action. Convinced that salvation comes through faith, not works or a pardon that money might buy, Luther writes 95 Theses and posts them on a church door in Wittenberg. Intended for scholarly debate, they become the focal point of a religious revolution that spreads across Europe. With the aid of Melanchthon, the new theology and Bible translation burns brightly in the hearts of many – but not among Church authorities and the emperor. Called before the , Luther is ordered to recant, but instead utters the famous words: “Here I stand…” Class is led by Rev. Paul Palmer.

Sept 24 -- The Development of Creeds and Splinter Groups Luther’s bonfire (his burning the bull of excommunication and denying key Catholic doctrines) lights up night skies all across Europe. Classes in September begin with Rev. Paul ’ advocacy for humanism had already Palmer’s discussion of “The Reformation(s) of the added fuel to the fire, and now with the easy printing 16th Century.” How did begin? of pamphlets and tracts the propagation of the faith What was it about our Christian beliefs and revolution is unstoppable. Reformation leaders begin reformed theology that differed so radically formulating official statements (Luther’s Small from that of the Roman Catholics from which Catechism and the Augsburg Confession) as a we sprang? This study is designed to recreate means of defining and teaching the faith. Diversity the world of Martin Luther, John Calvin, and and disagreements continue, however, as various many others who turned the Church on its head leaders take things to a radical extreme. Before long some 500 years ago. even the German peasants declare war against the elite. Class is led by Rev. Paul Palmer.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION

Topics on Tap Reformation Trip Meeting 2nd Thursdays September 7, 7:00 p.m. Begins September 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the Mary Martha Lounge at the Warehouse Eatery in Deerfield A representative from Witte Travel Knowing that some of the greatest theologians of all time did their will share the itinerary for the 2018 trip and answer your questions. best work in a local tavern, we thought we would give it a try! Join us each month for a drink of your favorite beverage while we Our trip will trace Protestant history discuss some current topics. through three key countries: Germany, France and Switzerland. We’ll tackle challenging subjects from atheism, climate change, We’ll visit the sites where John human trafficking and Islam, to lighter subjects like the hidden life Calvin, Martin Luther, Ulrich Zwingli of trees, extraterrestrial life, sports, friendship and the afterlife. The and formed the possibilities are truly as diverse as whatever is on tap. Watch for Protestant faith. the monthly topic in the bulletins and weekly email blast. Two river cruises, great food and “Topics on Tap” is a monthly discussion group for adults, facilitated excellent lodging are all included! by Thom Cunningham and Matt Ruiter.

Divine Dinners Disciples Bible Study Kicks off September 10 at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at 9:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Begins September 21 in the Undercroft. Do you ever wonder why we have so many Christian Are you looking for meaningful denominations and if there's really much difference between connections with other members of them? The answers to these questions lie in the dramatic and your church family? Divine Dinners is turbulent times of the Reformation. Join us on Thursdays as we a popular program where folks bring to life the stories and struggles that still impact us today. Our gather for a meal, fellowship, and focus will be on Martin Luther as he rediscovered God’s grace, faith-focused conversation. Follow a took on the church, and found himself moving from priest to suggested curriculum or delve into outlaw and then from heretic to hero. topics of your own choosing. You never know where your discussions Email Thom Cunningham at [email protected] for more might lead. information. Sign up online or contact or Thom First Watch Bible Study Cunningham for more information.

Wednesdays, begins September 13 at 6:00 a.m. in the Mary Martha Lounge Men’s Breakfast Our first topic will be resilience—the capacity to recover from 3rd Saturdays, begins September 16 difficulties. Join us for Bible study. . . and still make your train. at 8:00 a.m. in the Mary Martha Lounge Friday Morning Book Group Good food, good friendship and 3rd Fridays, begins September 15 at 9:30 a.m. shared leadership are offered at this monthly gathering. Meet in the Mary in the Mary Martha Lounge Martha Lounge to get your Saturday Led by members and friends, this group gathers monthly to off on the right foot! Led by Mark discuss a book and inspires with a year-long reading list. Let your Nagy and John Radzinski. imagination and friendships be renewed. September‘s book for discussion is “The Orphan’s Tale” by Pam Jenoff. MISSION

Trivia Night Turning Hunger Into Hope September 30, 6:30 p.m. September 16, 4:15 p.m. It's time to know your trivia! Get ready Join our congregation as we turn hunger into hope by for an exciting, thought-provoking, serving at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC, 742 E Park fundraising evening of dining and trivia Ave ) in Libertyville. With God’s help and your support, playing with friends. Feed My Starving Children strives to reduce the number of starving children throughout the world. Founded in Gather teams and compete for the 1987, FMSC is a Christian nonprofit that provides “Trivia Trophy” and bragging rights! nutritionally complete meals specifically formulated for Join our Mission Service Committee malnourished children. and Fellowship Teams as they host the first FPCD Trivia Night on September 30, On September 16, at 4:15 p.m., join congregation 2017. This is a fundraiser for the Mission members as we pack dry meals for these children in and Service Committee and is certain need as we listen to great music from the 70s ,80s, 90s to be an incredible evening of fun and and today. fellowship. Contact Connie Wesley at 847-821-8626 to sign up or for more Following the food packing, we will gather for pizza and information. drinks at the Warehouse Eatery. The $25 fee will help

cover the costs of dinner as well as a donation to FMSC.

This incredible evening is open to members and guests. Participants must register at firstpresdf.org or in the Friendly Office. Space is limited to the first 125 people who register so sign up today!

Mission Service Partner PADS Shelter Nuestro Center Finds a For the past five years, First Presbyterian Church of New Home Deerfield has been providing shelter to those experiencing homelessness through PADS (Providing Family Service opened Highwood’s Advocacy, Dignity, and Shelter). Each Sunday night Nuestro Center – the region’s first from October through April, FPCD, along with Latino family resource center – in supporting congregations from the community, provides January 1997 to address the needs of meals and overnight accommodations for those the community’s residents from rural seeking shelter for various reasons. Mexico. Today, Nuestro Center is a thriving, vital hub of support for This fall, beginning October 1, you can join the many Highwood’s and Highland Park’s Latino volunteers who serve the PADS program in a variety of

community. Nuestro Center will now ways. Watch for volunteer sign-up sheets on the mission offer its services in a handsome bulletin board as well as sign up information on our renewed facility at 501 Bank Lane in church website. Highwood. For more information, please contact Thom Cunningham, Director of Education and Mission ([email protected]) or FPCD PADS Coordinators Susan Rudd([email protected]) and Kathy Knezevic ([email protected]). PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN

"Woman-to-Woman" Get (Re-)Acquainted Luncheon and Program Each loving act September 21, 2017, 11:30 to 1:30 p.m., MML The friendships and bonds among FPCD women are varied says loud and clear, and strong. With such busy lives it can be a challenge to keep nurturing those relationships. FPCD's 2017-18 theme “I love you. God encourages us to go "Deep and Wide" in our interactions. Presbyterian Women begins its program year with this opportunity to gather with friends, new and old, and enjoy loves you. I care. lunch and fellowship. To inspire our spiritual ties, a special program will be offered featuring selected members who God cares.” will talk about women in their lives who have influenced their personal faith journeys. (This also ties in with PW's study Beloved, let us love of Hebrews for the year, "A Cloud of Witnesses.") We hope all women in the church will attend. Cost is $18. Sign up in the Friendly office. one another,

Childcare is available with advance signup. For love is of God;

Cloud of Witness: The Community of Christ And every one that Enjoy caring fellowship and a safe place to share questions and hopes. This year’s study is a walk through the letter to loves is born of the Hebrews, thirteen chapters packed with theology, metaphor, comparisons and spirituality. Join with other God… women in a study of nine major themes, tying them together with the overarching motif of community. For God is love. Circle Study Start Ups 1 John 4:7,8 Circle Leader Study begins August 30 Meets the last Wednesday of the month 3:00 p.m. in the Conference Room

The Rebecca Circle begins September 5 Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month 9:15 a.m. in member homes ReDo Shop Clothing Drive First meeting is at Susan Bassett’s home PW is once again collecting men's 1750 Hickory Knoll, Deerfield. and women's clothing and accessories for the REDO Resale The Mary Martha Priscilla Circle Shop! We will begin collecting in begins September 6 September and complete our Meets the 1st Wednesday of the month clothing drive on November 2. 6:30 p.m. at Panera Bread in Deerfield for dinner Please place your items in the PW Study begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Mary Martha Lounge. closet in the West Hallway. Last year we were able to collect many bags The Miriam/Rachel Circle begins September 7 for this worthwhile cause and hope Meets the 1st Thursday of the month to do as well this year!! As always, 11:30 a.m. in the Mary Martha Lounge thank you for your support of our Missions of the Month! Jr./Sr. High Ministries

Junior High Parent Meeting Senior High Parent Meeting September 10, 9:15 a.m. September 10, 12:00 p.m. Parents of 5th - 8th graders are invited to a meeting Senior High parents are encouraged to attend an on September 10 at 9:15 a.m. in the Undercroft to information meeting on September 10, discuss the many social, educational and mission immediately following Celebration worship. The activities planned for the coming school year. We’ll meeting will cover the senior high program, mission also use this time to invite parents to sign up to help trip registration requirements and information, and with at least one junior high event. provide insight and understanding about the overall program. This will also provide parents an opportunity to volunteer to get involved. The Confirmation at FPCD support and volunteerism of our parents allows our First Meeting September 5 program to be what it is today! There will be a parent and youth confirmation meeting for all 7th and 8th grade students on Sept. 5 at 7:00 Sunday School for Senior and Junior High p.m. in the youth room. This gathering will provide Youth Begins September 10 parents and students with information about the 9:30 a.m. in the Youth Rm. program and why it has been both faith and life- changing for so many kids. If your family is unsure Sunday Off Site (SOS) Bible Studies about confirmation, this is the perfect gathering to ask Begins September 10 questions and gain insight. Senior high youth participate in Sunday Off Site

Class Starts September 10! (SOS) Bible studies in the fall. Every other Sunday a clue is placed in the bulletin with a hint for the evening’s location as well as the meeting time. C.R.E.W. Kids will participate in fun activities which tie This fall 5th graders are invited to join Preteen scripture to everyday life. SOS kicks off this fall on Ministry, The “C.R.E.W.” (Christians: Ready, Equipped September 10 and September 24. Watch the and Willing). This new ministry is designed to help 5th Sunday bulletins for more information. & 6th graders transition during the awkwardly wonderful pre-teen experiences. C.R.E.W. will Youth Fall Retreats combine with 7th and 8th graders for retreats, social Senior High Retreat - October 7-9 events, service projects and fellowship projects. They Junior High Retreat - October 20-22 will have a unique Sunday school and T-N-T Our junior and senior high fall retreats are a great curriculum designed just for them. time for fun and faith-building. Kids participate in Sunday Classes - 9:30 to 10:30, Rm. 13 Bible study, rope climbing, outdoor games, and Tuesday Nights together - 6:30-8:30, Rm. 13 lots of fun activities. Register at firstpresdf.org. Children’s Ministry

Tuesday Nights Together Sunday School Begins September 10 Begins September 12 for kids in Kindergarten - 4th grade K-4th grade - 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. 5th-12th grade - 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Calling all kids from Kindergarten through 12th grade! Tuesday Nights Together is an after school, faith- based program offering Bible study, music, mission activities, and fellowship as learning points for what it means to live like Jesus. Sunday morning is a time for imagination and wonder as our Kids make friends for life through these age- children explore God's word through appropriate, faith-focused activities. It’s a lot of fun "Dwell". Dwell Sunday School and a place to connect in a special way. curriculum actively engages kids in God’s story using interactive games, The program for kindergarten through fourth grade reflective wondering, dramatic includes Bible study, recreation, music, mission storytelling, and a whole lot of fun. components, and a kid-tested dinner. Our fifth Colorful story symbols create visual through twelfth graders begin with dinner and then timelines, songs with kid appeal help participate in Bible study, music, and mission. Please memory verses stick and wonderfully note that we have changed our age groups this illustrated take-home pieces provide year. Our junior high group now consists of kids in fifth support to families. Through it all, Dwell through eighth grade. invites kids to find their place in God’s

story, living into and out of it for the rest Parents can get involved in this Tuesday evening of their lives. tradition through a number of opportunities. Children should begin in worship with Make this a priority in your child’s faith development. their parents and will be escorted to Contact Thom Cunningham at their classrooms following the children's [email protected] with questions or sermon. Parents are asked to pick up register at firstpresdf.org. their children immediately following worship.

COMMUNITY CARES

Blessing of the Animals Prayer Circle September 17, 3:00 p.m. on the Church Lawn Gather Mondays at 9:00 AM in the Mary Martha Bring your favorite creature to this fun and Lounge to pray for the joys and concerns of the meaningful service on the front lawn of our church. church. Together we discern ways we see God at work in our congregation and raise those in This service helps us know each other through our prayer. For information contact Judy Straight at pets and provides an annual commitment to [email protected]. create care for all who attend. Bring your furry, feathered, squeaky friends who look to us for love. Prayer Shawl Ministries All creatures (except humans) must be on a leash 2nd Monday of the month, 1:00 p.m. or in a container for safety. in the Chapel This group of caring members skillfully knit and crochet prayer shawls and baby blankets for our congregation’s needs. Knitters and crocheters are encouraged to join in this caring fellowship time. If you have a friend or loved one who could benefit from a prayer shawl, please contact Alisa Secrest at [email protected].

Exploring Membership Class Please Pray For: Saturday, October 21, 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Jim Adamson, Phyllis & Elwood Baker, Anna in the Library Gilbert, Paul Janus, Ken Larsen, Leonard Larson, Jolene Luth, Jeanne Salzman, John Showerman If you’re wondering what it means to be a member Floyd Sutton, and Ken Wengzen. of the church, come to learn more about the history of the church and explore your own faith. Uncover some of your passions for what God is Deep and Wide Listening Tour doing in your life in the company of safe Let’s go deeper in our relationships with one conversation and the nourishment of a hot brunch. another and wider with our values into the Please RSVP to [email protected]. Let us community. know in advance if you need childcare. This fall, FPCD will launch a “listening tour” to After the gathering, you are invited to join the strengthen our church and our community. Our membership of the church! For more information primary goals are to build deeper and more email Alisa Secrest at [email protected]. intentional relationships with one another and to uncover the core values of our congregation and our vision for living them out. We encourage you to participate in one Deep listening session Stephen Ministry Certification Course (October 17 at 7pm or October 29 at 4pm) and Tuesday nights, 6:30-8:30 p.m. one Wide listening session (November 7 at 7pm or Beginning September 19 November 12 at 4pm). Come curious. Leave Stephen Ministry is a specialized lay ministry based inspired. on commitment, engagement and training. The course includes 50 hours of training and reflection to grow in servant leadership, self-awareness and car- ing skills. For more information contact Alisa Secrest at [email protected]. Materials are $50. Ask about available scholarships. Applications are avail- able in the Friendly Office. CONNECTIONS

Sharrett Family Send Off Former ministry intern Lawrence Sharrett and family have transitioned well to their new home in Bulgaria. They are recovering from the stress of seminary, and are having some great conversations with folks.

Lawrence tells us that God’s grace has carried them through their cross-cultural transition back to life in Bulgaria. They are happy to be back and hope to This fall FPCD is using a new serve local churches well into the tool for communicating with future. our members. You choose Currently, a top priority is to learn to what information you’d like speak the language comfortably and to receive-via email or text to be able to serve the culture fully. message--from the various It has been said that churches are ministries and groups in our formed when current, interested, or church. You can unsubscribe soon-to-be followers of Jesus are at any time. growing in faith and fellowship, discussing ideas, and developing plans for how to see healthy There are two easy ways to communities of faith formed and connect: sustained under indigenous leadership. Lawrence says they -Text FPCD to 84576 from believe this. They are committed to their dream to “Build Contextualized your phone, or Flourishing Churches in Bulgaria and the Greater Balkan Region That Make Disciples of Jesus Christ.” -Visit www.flocknote.com/firstpresDeerfield Watch for more information in the

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Senior Pastor Suzan Hawkinson [email protected] Associate Pastor Alisa Secrest [email protected] Mission and Edu. Dir, Thom Cunningham [email protected] Music Director Royce Eckhardt [email protected] Dir. of Youth and Children’s Choirs Bill Gordon [email protected] Dir. of Praise Band Caesar Sanchez [email protected] Office Manager Kathy Knezevic [email protected] Bookkeeper Doug Coulter [email protected] Christian Beginnings Dir. Judy Rundell [email protected] Administrative Associate Terri Berardini [email protected] Ministry Assistant Ryan Wallace [email protected]

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