The Redeemer Review Proclaiming Christ into the 21st Century Volume 1 January 2021

My dear Friends in Christ, ebrated at Ft. Dearborn on New Year’s Eve, A new year has arrived and now that ad- 1831, by the congregation of First United vent calendars, manger scenes and decora- Methodist Episcopal Church, worshipping tions are packed away in the garage till next then on Wolf Point. The heart of the service year, our brother John Wesley comes to chal- celebrated that night, focused on the Cov- lenge us to begin this new year by renewing enant Prayer. This same Liturgy will be used our covenant with God, in the same manner in our Covenant Service. John Wesley intro- that he strongly urged his followers to renew duced this covenant service as an important their covenant with their Creator. Following in part of spiritual life in the Methodist Societies. the steps of our Wesleyan tradition, I invite This renewal service was a time for the Meth- you to join us as we renew our Covenant with odists to gather annually in a time of self- God and our baptism using John Wesley’s examination, reflection, and dedication, historic Covenant Renewal Service, which wholly giving up themselves and renewing will be held on the first Sunday in January. covenant with God. Wesley’s Covenant service was held for This idea of Covenant was basic to John the first time on August 11, 1755 at Wesley’s understanding of Christian disciple- Spitalfields in London, with an outstanding at- ship. He saw the relationship with God in tendance of 1800 people. In our area, the Covenant as being like a marriage between first covenant service in Chicago was cel- human beings on the one side and God in (cont on pg 2) 1 (cont from pg 1) ing within the loving relationship that God has already offered us. Christ on the other (Ephesians 5: 21-33). It is important to emphasize that the Covenant It is our intention that you find the Cov- is not a contract in which God and human enant Service to be an encouraging and uplift- beings agree to provide particular goods and ing affirmation of your baptismal vows and services for each other! It is not something spiritual commitment, and a means to energize that we have to do to create a relationship your spirit to continue serving the Lord Jesus with God as God has freely already made it Christ. possible. Rather, the Covenant is the means In His service, of grace by which we accept the relationship that God has given to you and I and then seek Pastor Shirley to sustain it. It is not so much about you and I getting into a relationship with God as it is about staying in it. The covenant is about liv- Redeemer Review “I Dream a World” Published Monthly by I dream a world where man Our Redeemer's no other man will scorn, United Methodist Church Where love will bless the earth 1600 W Schaumburg Road and peace its paths adorn. Schaumburg IL 60194-3900 I dream a world where all (847) 882-6116 will know sweet freedom’s way, email: Call for email address Where greed no longer saps the soul Website: www.orumc.org nor avarice blights our day. Worship Services: A world I dream where black or white, 9:00 and 10:30 am whatever race you be, Pastor: Will share the bounties of the earth Rev. Shirley Pulgar Hughes and every man is free, Christian Education, Youth Where wretchedness will hang its head and Discipleship Ministries: and joy, like a pearl, Rev. Nancy Hunter Attends the needs of all mankind— Church Secretary: of such I dream, my world! Donna Echtner Langston Hughes’ poem Editor: “I Dream a World” Jerry Mc Daniel

2 United Methodist Women We also approved the disbursements of our funds to worthy causes and mission orga- We are so excited to start the New Year nizations. Also, we had some extra Christ- 2021! We have high hopes that the United mas fun and organized a gift exchange for Methodist Women will have activities that you UMW members who were interested. In ad- will want to add to your calendars. Even dition, we successfully raised funds with our though 2020 was a challenging year, we con- sale of Luminarias for the Christmas Eve out- tinued to bring you events and fun activities, door service. as well as fund raisers for missions. Our next event is the UMW We “wrapped-up” the year 2020 with Quarterly Meeting on Tuesday, our fun “Holiday” Quarterly Meeting on Tuesday, December 1st. Over 20 women at- March 2 @ 6:30 p.m. tended this Zoom meeting! It was so fun to Details TBD see and hear our friends, as well as enjoy 2021 UMW Meetings some fun games and laughs. We confirmed · Tuesday, March 2 @ 6:30 p.m.- our slate of UMW officers for the year 2021, Quarterly Meeting – Details TBD which include: Co-chairs- Melinda Taylor and · Coming in the February Julie Kuhn, Treasurer- Sarah Calderwood, Secretaries- Debbie Weigel and Mary Zalay newsletter: Schedule of 2021 and Board Member-at-large- Pam Miller. UMW events

December UMW Meeting via Zoom 3 Curbside Communion Now that we are Live-Streaming our Worship Services at 10:00 a.m., Curbside Communion is scheduled for the first Sunday of each month from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Live-Stream Worship in our Church parking lot. Please enter from Services the Springinsguth Road entrance. We will fol- low safe-distancing practices and wear our In response to the Coronavirus, our wor- masks to keep everyone safe as we share in ship services will be prepared by a limited this holy sacrament and individualized prayers number of people and will be available on-line together. through our ORUMC Website, Facebook and YouTube at this time. Once posted, you can view them till the following Tuesday. WTTF Team Technical Our current “experiment” is to “Live- Assistance Available Stream” our Worship Service each Sunday Members on the WTTF Team are offer- with a combination of live and pre-recorded ing their assistance to get you connected to components that are “Premiered” at 10:00 our online services, meetings, and other online a.m. in “real time.” Once the “Live-Stream” gatherings. Please contact the church office or service is done – the video is “rendered” and send an email to made available for public viewing at any time. to be added to our call list to determine next Come join us “remotely” as we worship “to- steps to get you connected. gether.” ORUMC YouTube Channel: Coffee with the Pastors - https://www.youtube.com/channel/ All-Church Gathering [Zoom UCvbdCv0RqfNc0Y9wBrIDigg and Phone] ORUMC Facebook: Sunday mornings at 11:30 a.m. https://www.facebook.com/ All are welcome to engage in ORUMC1 an opportunity to visit with each other and the pastors as well as share prayers and con- Many thanks to the ReTurn Team, Wor- cerns. There are two ways to participate - by ship Team, and the WTTF Technology Team Zoom or by Phone: for pulling together this opportunity to “test out” the parameters necessary for us to wor- ship safely in unity as one body of Christ, the ORUMC family, together! 4 Online Zoom Meeting Online Church Calendar of https://us02web.zoom.us/j/ Events 8478826116 In an effort to streamline our church cal- Meeting ID: 847 882 6116 endar that is connected to our Zoom online Passcode: ORUMC platform for meetings and other gatherings. By Phone Please send calendar posting requests to Dial-In Number: +1 312 626 6799 [email protected]. The calendar is Meeting ID: 847 882 6116 available at: Passcode: 559754 https://calendar.google.com/ calendar/ Contact Information for embed?src=orumchurch%40gmail.com& Pastor Shirley ctz=America%2FChicago. The contact information for Pastor Shirley Pulgar Hughes is as follows: Office Hours: [email protected] or 815-474- 5540 cell. Donna will be available in the of- fice Monday - Friday from 9:00am – Give the Gift of Heifer for 1:00pm. Please call 847-882-6116 or Christmas email [email protected] during that Each year, Our Redeemer’s offers the time. opportunity to support Heifer International. Sunday School/Youth Group For those who don’t know, a donation to Sunday School meets at 9:00 a.m. and Heifer means a family in need receives the gift the Youth Group meets at 5:30 p.m. in the of an animal (cow, goat, chickens, you get the ORUMC Zoom Room. The Sunday School idea) — a gift which in turn makes the group likes to meet early at 8:45 a.m. for recipient’s life and community better. Giving breakfast together if you want to “drop in” to to Heifer through Our Redeemer’s can still say hello! happen this year despite COVID-19. Be- tween now and Christmas, checks made out Online Zoom Meeting to Our Redeemer’s UMC with Heifer in the memo line could be dropped at the church, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/ mailed in, or a gift can be made at our online 8478826116 giving page on our website. You can contact Meeting ID: 847 882 6116 Jon Montgomery for more information as Passcode: ORUMC well. Sunday School will meet on Sunday, De- 5 cember 20 but then take a break and recon- games/ vene on Sunday, January 10, 2021. Youth playgame.aspx?bulletinId=106756 Group had their “Game Night” on December 13, 2020 and will now be on break until Another Caring Ministry - January 10, 2021. Blood Donations Save The Date/Youth Group Another long-time ORUMC Caring Min- (Tentative) istry was our annual blood drive, held at the church in early December. Brenda Raffaelli The Youth Group is plans to have their was our most recent champion of that minis- annual Famine Lock-In Event on February try. Over recent years, Life Source stopped 26-27, 2021. The theme is “Manna-Fest.” coming to our church, for that annual tradi- Youth and Leaders are encouraged to “Join tion. the Team” at: https://www.30hourfamine.org/index.cfm? As you are probably aware, blood dona- tions are very much needed these days. That fuseaction=donordrive.team&team is especially true, of course, for convalescent ID=23969. serum from those who have successfully re- Stay tuned for more information. covered from COVID-19. At-Home Faith Formation Yet anyone’s blood donation would be Activities for Families most welcome. Life Source is now called Parents are encouraged to download the Vitalant. Their local center is at 2111 W. At-Home Learning Modules / Coloring Golf Road in Schaumburg. Please call 1-877- Sheets which are available online in Pastor 258-4825 to arrange your blood donation. Nancy’s Google Drive: Schaumburg Township Food [ https://drive.google.com/ Pantry open?id=1IyI367eVbp8dKP-4xaiFZBAyb- 2VyVP5 ] Our greatest need at this time continues to be financial donations. These monies allow us and through the Children’s Table website to purchase items from the Greater Chicago [ https://www.childrenstableumcnic.org/ }. Food Depository at wholesale prices and This resource is an initiative of the they deliver our order to us. Checks can be Children’s Ministry Committee of the North- made out to Township of Schaumburg with ern Illinois Conference of the UMC. In addi- “Food Pantry” noted in the memo section. tion, weekly Children’s Worship Bulletins and Donations can also be made through our Online Bible Games based on the lectionary website at schaumburgtownship.org. You readings are available at: will find the “Donate” button on the https://www.childrensbulletins.com/ homepage. 6 I’m Not Racist! Or Am I? What is racism? economy—and an invisible pole, an inner Is racism unavoidable? spirit or driving force that animates. Accord- ing to the Bible, racism is not just a struc- What is white privilege? tural and economic problem, but also a How do I know if I’m racist? spiritual one, something that requires Can I be racist even if I treat every- both prayer and action. one equally? Our church is offering all of us the oppor- Can I be racist if I have friends of tunity to look a little deeper at ourselves. Be- color? ginning in January, we are invited to join a six weeks Zoom study of the book White Fragil- Can legislation change racism? ity by Robin Diangelo. The book starts with Is racism easy to identify? the premise that racism exists and explores The Shepherding team for the Northern how one aspect of white sensibility continues Illinois Conference of the United Methodist to hold racism in place. And that is white Church has set three goals for all churches. fragility. And because of white fragility, it is Goal #2 states”To live out the conviction that rare that at any time in our lives we actually racism is incompatible with Christian teach- discuss racism. ing.” In order to do that, with all that is hap- Two sessions are being offered via Zoom pening in our world, perhaps we all need to and facilitated by Pastor Shirley. take a deeper look at ourselves. Wednesdays - 10:00-11:00 AM be- In Biblical terms, racism is a demon ginning January 20 and an idol, a fallen principality and power Fridays 7:30 - 8:30 PM beginning Janu- that enslaves people and nations in its deadly ary 20 grip. A power according to the Bible (and racism is virtually emblematic in this regard) For the first session we will read and dis- may be identified as both structural and spiri- cuss the author’s note, the introduction, and tual - having two aspects in these realities. chapter 1. Walter Wink, teacher of non-Christian vio- If this sounds intriguing to you, lence explained that the creation hymn to email or call Jill Wood-Naatz at Colossians 1:15-20 underlines powers and [email protected] or 847-507-9724. authorities and describe them as both heav- Please indicate which session you prefer enly and earthly, visible and invisible. Every and whether you can purchase your book or power tends to have a visible pole, an outer want it done for you. This will be a meaning- form—be it a church, a nation, or an ful learning experience for all of us.

7 Christmas Eve 2020 Luminarias Glenn and Sally Hedenberg United Methodist Women thank all of In Memory of Gertrude Hedenberg you that purchased luminarias. Although we miss the poinsettias at the altar this year, we Dorene and Jeff Gilbert hope the luminarias will bring light and joy to In Memory of Betty Gilbert our special parking lot Christmas Eve service. In Memory of Ed Gilbert Watch the Christmas Eve announcements for In Memory of Lena Outman information on how to safely pick up your In Memory of Virgil Outman luminaria after the service, or for a back-up plan in the event weather causes the service Jane Jesudoss to be cancelled. In Memory of Vijaya Jesudoss

Gail and Bruce Bedingfield Mary and Herb Knoppel In Memory of Jane Stavoe In Memory of Paul & Lorraine Knoppel In Memory of Richard Lynch In Memory of Bill & Iva Churchill In Memory of Diane Lynch In Honor of Kelly, Connor,Evan, In Memory of Jane Stavoe and Kara Brinkley In Memory of Jim Lynch In Honor of the Birth of Jesus

Sarah and Brian Calderwood Tom and Julie Kuhn In Memory of Bill Calderwood In Memory of Marge and Chuck In Memory of Marian Current Bagans In Honor of Tyler and Austin In Memory of Von and Jim Evitts In Honor of ORUMC Aidan Echtner In Honor of #2020 Heroes In Memory of My Great Grandma John and Edie Machonis Donna and Bob Echtner In Memory of John Machonis, III In Honor of Jim, Kim, and Aidan In Memory of Jonathan and Clara In Memory of Marvin and Fern Echtner Webster In Memory of Bertil and Bertha In Memory of John and Aldona Carlson Machonis In Memory of Tony Tosterud In Memory of Henry Landon Peterson In Memory of Jerry Zimberoff In Memory of Shirley McDaniel In Memory of Ray Echtner In Memory of Jack Thompson In Memory of Skyler Campbell In Memory of George Rowe In Memory of Gunnar Campbell In Memory of Vijaya Jesudoss 8 In Honor of Jim and Laura Machonis In Honor of Grandchildren: Kevin, Chris, and Tyler In Honor of Great Grandchildren Kayden and Ainsley In Honor of Beckett Oliver Peters Zoom Meeting Jan 9 Chattam IL Feb 13 Fred and Betty Miller At the Nov 14 UMM meeting we dis- Dave and Pam Miller cussed traveling to the Chattam, IL Midwest In Memory of Ethel Tamraz Mission Distribution Center. The Chattam fa- In Memory of Raymond Miler cility is one of the centers from which the In Memory of Joseph Tamraz United Methodist Committee on Relief In Memory of Carol Miller (UMCOR) ships disaster aid supplies world- wide. The center ships 1300 Cleaning Buck- Karen Moore ets multiple times a year depending on natural In Memory of Faye and Robert Moore disasters. The tentative plan would be that on Feb- Jim Naatz and Jill Wood-Naatz ruary 13, up to 8 of us could travel to In Memory of Our Parents Chattam for carpentry, bike repair, etc. We would leave church in our own cars Melinda Taylor at 5 AM, arrive ~8 AM in Chattam and de- In Memory of Art Smith part about 3 PM for home. In Memory of Eleanor Smith Please bring old bikes if you have one for donation. Hygiene items too, more on that Darrell Taylor later. In Memory of Iver Patrick In Memory of Hallie Patrick All tools are provided. The facility is large allowing for social distancing. Debbie Weigel Let Rich Hill know if you would be able In Honor of Megan Rytlewski to attend. There is a maximum number limited In Honor of All Hospital Workers by COVID-19. In Memory of John Weigel Our next meeting will be 01/09 at 8 AM In Memory of Robert and Louise via Google Meet. The link to the meetiug is: Rytlewski https://meet.google.com/umx-brqz-nnm Laura Ziebell In Memory of Lucille Bowen 9 Christmas Eve Service We attended the Christmas Eve Service The manger was in the middle of the in the parking lot at 4:00 p.m. The UMM parking lot. The program included narration gentlemen directed cars around the edge of and recorded music and was broadcast so the lot so no view was obstructed and every- we could listen on the car radio. The cast one could stay in their car with the engine included the holy family, angels, shepherds, (and heater) running. wise men and even a camel.

10 11 Personal Notes

Staff Gifts We all send our thanks and love for the staff gifts we received on Sunday, December 13. We hope you are all staying safe, healthy, and we wish you a very happy holiday and ORUMC hope to be worshipping altogether soon in Dear Friends, 2021. Thank you for the generous contribution Thank you again for your generosity and of $1500 to the Schauamburg Township we are grateful to belong to such a loving and Food Pantry especially during this health cri- caring church family. sis. Your donation will help make sure that Pastor Shirley, Pastor Nancy, Cathy the residennts of Schaumburg Township in Scott, Elizabeth Jepson, Sue Zimberoff, need of food and personal items receive as- Karen Moore, Colin Drozdoff, Wilma & sistance. Denny Baluyot, Kim Echtner, Allison Your involvement makes it possible to Walters, and Donna Echtner. meet the needs of a very diverse population despite the economic hardships that many are presently experiencing. From Mar 24 through Sept 30, we had 9,288 visits to the pantry serving 32,676 individuals during that time period. And with the help of donations like yours, we were able to provide perishable and non-perishable foods to those in need. Additionally, deliveries continue to be made Finance News to hundresds of homebound residents during the pandemic. The following is the financial status as of November 30 , 2020. Your commitment, suport and generosity Year to Date Actual to your community is greatly appreciated dur- Income 268,188 ing this difficult time and always Expenses 263,420 Sincerely, Surplus(Deficit) 4,780 TOWNSHIP OF SCHAUMBURG Diana Nelson Amy Fillmore 12 13 Our Redeemer's United Methodist Church Non-Profit Organization 1600 W. Schaumburg Road U. S. Postage Paid Schaumburg, IL 60194-3900 Permit No. 6 Schaumburg, IL 60194

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Visit our web site: www.orumc.org 14 December 27, 2020 - February 06, 2021 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29 Dec 30 Dec 31 Jan 1 Jan 2 11:30 AM Coffee with Pastors Zoom 7:00 PM New Life Bible Study Zoom 10:00 AM Woman's Book Study 8:30 AM TOPS New Year's Day 7:30 PM Nar-Anon Family Group 7:30 PM Bound for Recovery AA Mtg

Jan 3 Jan 4 Jan 5 Jan 6 Jan 7 Jan 8 Jan 9 Wesleyan Covenant Renewal Service 7:00 PM New Life Bible Study Zoom 10:00 AM Woman's Book Study 7:30 PM Choir Zoom 8:30 AM TOPS 8:00 AM UMM Zoom Meeting 7:30 PM Nar-Anon Family Group 7:30 PM Bound for Recovery AA Mtg 11:00 AM Parking Lot Communion

Jan 10 Jan 11 Jan 12 Jan 13 Jan 14 Jan 15 Jan 16 9:00 AM Sunday School 7:00 PM New Life Bible Study Zoom 10:00 AM Woman's Book Study 7:30 PM Choir Zoom 8:30 AM TOPS 11:30 AM Coffee with Pastors Zoom 7:30 PM Nar-Anon Family Group 7:30 PM Bound for Recovery AA Mtg 5:30 PM Youth Group

Jan 17 Jan 18 Jan 19 Jan 20 Jan 21 Jan 22 Jan 23 9:00 AM Sunday School 7:00 PM New Life Bible Study Zoom 10:00 AM Woman's Book Study 7:30 PM Choir Zoom 8:30 AM TOPS 11:30 AM Coffee with Pastors Zoom 7:30 PM Nar-Anon Family Group 6:30 PM Trustees Committee 7:30 PM Bound for Recovery AA Mtg 5:30 PM Youth Group

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE Jan 24 Jan 25 Jan 26 Jan 27 Jan 28 Jan 29 Jan 30 9:00 AM Sunday School 7:00 PM New Life Bible Study Zoom 10:00 AM Woman's Book Study 7:30 PM Choir Zoom 8:30 AM TOPS 11:30 AM Coffee with Pastors Zoom 7:30 PM Nar-Anon Family Group 7:30 PM Bound for Recovery AA Mtg 5:30 PM Youth Group

Jan 31 Feb 1 Feb 2 Feb 3 Feb 4 Feb 5 Feb 6 9:00 AM Sunday School 7:00 PM New Life Bible Study Zoom 10:00 AM Woman's Book Study 7:30 PM Choir Zoom 8:30 AM TOPS 6:45 PM Scout Pack 195 Rm 1 & Rm 4 11:30 AM Coffee with Pastors Zoom 7:30 PM Nar-Anon Family Group 7:30 PM Bound for Recovery AA Mtg 5:30 PM Youth Group

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