Announcements April 2018 Elmhurst Presbyterian Church 367 Spring Road - Elmhurst - IL Fax: 630-834-1974 The Website
Phone: 630-834-7750 Email Address:
[email protected] www.elmhurstchurch.org
“We are a church called by Jesus Christ to Proclaim, Teach & Serve.” In Our Prayers . . . . . . . . Sue Hall and EPC shut-ins. Continued prayers for the search for our PNC (Pastoral Nominating Committee).
Debbie Paton, Pastor Emily Culella, Director of Children & Youth Ministry Susan Smentek, Director of Music Karen Bircher, Office Administrator Jesus Garcia — Custodian Cheryl Kopecky, Clerk of Session Cheryl Turek/Carol Ewert /Bill Berner/Ray Lee Technology Assistant Sunday morning’s Frank Dattillo & Rick Rodriguez —Sound Techs, Sunday morning’s http://www.elmhurstchurch.org Find EPC on Facebook: Elmhurst Presbyterian Church & Find on Facebook: Elmhurst Presbyterian Church & Youth Ministries Follow us on Twitter @EPC_tweets 12
There is a list on the bulletin board in the Nelson-White Room on the “news” bulletin board. It shows the latest parishioners who are in a health center or are hospitalized. If you would like your name added to the board or put on the prayer list, please contact the church office.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS SUNDAY, APRIL 29TH 2 P.M.
Worship Schedule for April
The Elmhurst College Chamber Singers & Elmhurst College Concert Choir will host a Concert in EPC’s Sanctuary
“Eastertide” “Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again, pass the word around, loaves abound!” Joins us on Easter Sunday as we celebrate the good news of an empty tomb, the hope of a risen Lord, and the promise of new life. Through word and sacrament, song and prayer we will remember and give thanks. Continue with us in worship for the following Sundays, as we let the news sink in, as we recall the transformation of the disciples, and open our own lives to the God’s Easter power. April 1 Easter Sunday, 10am,
“April Fools”
Mark 16:1-8
April 8, Easter 2,
“Walking and talking with Jesus”
Luke 24:13-35
April 15, Easter 3,
“We all have Doubts”
John 20:19-31
April 22, Easter 4,
“Blessed are the Sheep”
John 10:11-18
April 29, Easter 5,
“Nourished by Connections”
John 15:1-8
(A special Service, led by our children and youth, celebrating Earth Day)
Elmhurst College Chamber Singers The Elmhurst College Chamber Singers enjoy singing a variety of choral literature. They are an audition group of students from a variety of majors who perform Renaissance thru contemporary Classical literature. This group often shares the holiday spirit by singing for corporations and private events. They have appeared on ABC, NBC, and FOX News. They also enjoy learning music of various cultures. This past year they were excited to be feature group at the University of Norther Arizona Jazz/Madrigal Festival, the largest festival of it’s kind in the nation. This year they will perform and work with the Real Group from Sweden at the SMV REAL GROUP FESTIVAL in Creston, Iowa. Elmhurst College Concert Choir The Elmhurst College Concert Choir is an auditioned group of students from a variety of majors who sing traditional and contemporary choral music. The Concert Choir a long-standing tradition of touring throughout the United States in churches and schools. The choir was thrilled to recently perform in New York making their debut at Carnegie Hall. They also recently performed at Symphony Center in the Windy City Choral Festival under the direction of Z. Randall Stroope. The choir tours on a regular basis, most recently in Boston, California, Missouri, Tennessee, New York, and Toronto Canada. They have had the privilege of performing twice with world-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli as part of his World Tour. In addition, the choir was seen the past two years in the Emmy nominated PBS National Television Special, A Christmas Carol, The Concert, music written by Broadway composer Bob Christianson and lyric & book adaptation by Alisa Hauser. They have performed in Howard Shore’s Lord of the Rings Symphony and traveled to Prague to perform with the Czech National Orchestra in the world-famous Rudolfinium. Recent credits also include performing at the Auditorium Theatre for Zelda, Symphony of the Goddesses and with the Chicago Pops Orchestra on the Distant Worlds CD with the Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra. The choir was also selected to present a clinic/performance for top high school musicians and educators conference. Questions regarding the concert contact Gayle Bisesi,
[email protected]
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Children and Youth Ministries (CYM) Upcoming Events: Join Us for Family Yoga Night! Elmhurst Presbyterian Church is hosting it’s first ever Family Yoga Night! We’ve opened this invitation to the community!
ChildrenUP Spring Gala! Thursday, May 3, 2018 at the Wilder Mansion from 5 to 8 pm For Tickets see www.childrenup.org You can also reserve tickets by sending a check: ChildrenUP 481 W. Alma Street. Elmhurst, IL 60126-3103 Questions?? call 630-832-9010 Educate a young scholar through your support! Enjoy a wonderful array of small plates and appetizers combined with selected wines and beers. Explore our incredible bazaar, silent auction baskets and join the raffle. --
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Calvin Hall Friday, April 20th 6:00-7:30 Come one, come all, no matter your age. Bring your kids or your grandkids! You’ll need a mat and a water bottle. The people we’ll need for volunteers are: 1. (2) People welcoming/registering the guests. 2. (2) People to help set up the lights and snack table. 3. (2) People to work the snack table. Excited to see everyone’s workout gear! No VBS this Summer—New Idea Summer Nights Messy Church Introducing Family Messy Church Nights! Every Wednesday evening in June, we’ll get together to do a craft, learn something new, and eat dinner! Invite your friends and family and let’s have fun together! Details TBA! Contact Emily Culella—
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GARDEN NEWS April, 2018
Art in the Park May 5th & 6th 10-5
“Garden Gathering” Weekend – April 28 & 29 We are excited to announce that Elmhurst Presbyterian has a booth in the upcoming Art in the Park event at Wilder Park! Not only is this our first time in this event, but we are also the first church in the event! For this historic occasion, EPC will be applying tattoos to kids and facilitating a community art project. You don’t have to be an artist to help out!
Saturday, April 28 – 9 a.m. – Noon Workday in the Gardens: weeding, mulching, digging, planting, fence painting. Bring gloves and tools, if available. No previous experience needed. Free lunch! See sign-up sheet in the Nelson-White Room. (Rain Date: Sat., May 5) Sunday, April 29 – following worship
The volunteers we’ll need are as follows: People to help set up the booth on Friday night, May 4th. People in 2-3 hour shifts during the hours of 10-5 on Saturday and Sunday! Parents and their kids/youth are welcome to populate our tent! Supplies We’ll Need: Tent Table Temporary Tattoos Art Supplies have been generously donated!
Garden Tours – see what it takes to keep the gardens growing. Free milkweed seeds and how to grow these essential plants for monarch butterflies. Information on native plants, local garden events and sales, and more! Donations will be accepted to help cover the costs of soil, fertilizer, fencing, plants, mulch, etc.
For more information, contact Ruth Schroeter at
[email protected] or 708-562-5346.
Contact: Emily Culella
[email protected]
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News from The Prayer Shawl Ministry The next time Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet will be on Wednesday, April 4th. Time: 1:00-2:30 P.M. in the Nelson White Room. We have something NEW! The prayer shawl knitting and crochet group has been making lap robes. It’s a covering large enough to keep your knees warm if sitting or in a wheelchair. We continue to have the prayer shawls and the mini pocket prayers for those who would like them. Any questions please contact Mary Mueller at 708) 547-8793.
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The following are the recipes for the casseroles served for the March 11 breakfast by popular request. Cheese Strata with Ham and Tomatoes (serves 8-10) 1 tsp plus 1 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 cup diced baked ham (ham steak 12 large eggs works well) 1 ½ cups milk 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes ½ cup cream 1 Tbsp minced flat leaf parsley Pinch ground nutmeg (fresh or dried) 1 ½ tsp thinly sliced chives 1 tsp kosher salt 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese ¼ tsp ground pepper (extra sharp or mild, your taste) 1 pound boule (round) sourdough bread, crust removed, cut into 1 inch cubes Grease 3 qt casserole with 1 tsp butter. Sauté tomatoes in a skillet over medium heat with salt, pepper, and 1 Tbsp olive oil until skins start to burst. Mix ham, tomatoes, parsley and chives in a small bowl. Whisk eggs, milk, cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper together. Set aside Scatter ½ cup of cheese over the bottom of the casserole, cover with 1/3 of the bread cubes, and then evenly distribute ½ the ham/tomato mixture over the bread. Repeat the layers. Tope with a final layer of bread and remaining cheese. Pour the egg mixture over the bread layers and gently press it down with the back of a large spoon to get the top layer moistened. Melt 1 Tbsp of butter and drizzle over the top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake the strata, uncovered, until golden brown and slightly puffed, about 45-55 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before serving. Pecan-Topped French Toast Casserole (serves 8) 1 long loaf French bread, sliced 1 inch thick (discard ends) 1 ½ cups each: milk, half and half 6 large eggs 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/8 tsp each: ground nutmeg, cinnamon Topping: 1 cup packed light brown sugar ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 2 Tbsp light corn syrup 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans Generously butter a 9x13 dish (glass is best). Fill the dish with bread slices so dish is completely covered with bread. Whisk milk, half and half, eggs, vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a bowl. Pour over the bread. Make sure all the bread is soaked with the liquid. Use a spoon to gently press bread into liquid if necessary. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Mix sugar, butter, and corn syrup in a bowl. Stir in pecans. (This mixture can be made ahead, covered, and refrigerated but allow to warm up the next day before you need to use it). Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Distribute pecan mixture evenly over the top of the casserole. Bake uncovered until puffed and topping is golden, about 40 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Serve with maple syrup.
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MOVIE GROUP will meet on Saturday, April 7, 2018. Members will be notified. Contact Susan Leslie at
[email protected] to be added to the member list. The Movie Group meets the first Saturday of the month. MONDAY MORNING WOMEN’S SPIRITUALITY GROUP The group meets in the Tallman Room from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Questions contact Muriel Gifford at 630) 510-2680. R.O.M.E.O. Group (Retired Old Men Eating Out) Will meet on Wednesday, April 25th at Hi-View Restaurant in Villa Park. Time: 1:00 P.M. Contact: Doug Hall at 630) 279-8739. SOUND BOARD VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We are asking for one or two volunteers to step up to fill the void of a tech who stepped down due to his traveling work schedule. The sound board ministry isn't very complex to learn, but it is a crucial part of our worship services at EPC. Please contact Pastor Debbie
[email protected] if you are interested in helping out.
NEW MEMBER CLASS Pastor Debbie will be leading a new Member class. Please let her know if you would like to become a member of EPC. THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT BOOK GROUP at 7pm in the Tallman Room. We will begin a new book series on Wednesday, April 4th. All are welcome, come check it out. SUNDAY MORNING ADULT BIBLE STUDY Adult Bible Study, meets every Sunday in Calvin Hall, 9:15-10am. We are studying the Gospel of John. No preparation necessary, join us when you can. We read the text together, share our questions and thoughts, explore the words, context and theology as seek to understand the text and it meaning for us. We close our time together with prayers for loved ones and the world. All are welcome, come check it out.
NOTES FROM SESSION (January and February meetings) SETTLE DOWN When children get a bit rambunctious, parents often tell them to "Settle down!" Adults dealing with physical ills, family or financial troubles, and other anxieties sometimes need to settle down. A quiet time communing with our heavenly parent can bring relief and comfort. With selected Scripture, meditations and prayer, These Days provides an incentive to pause, settle down and seek God's grace going forward. Free copies of the April-June issue are available on the literature table in the Nelson/White fellowship area. ****** Pat Campbell has moved to the Lexington Center. Her new address is: 400 West Butterfield Rd., #723 Elmhurst, IL 60126
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The Session approved the budget as presented by the Trustees. The Session approved Rev. Paton’s study leave, per her contract, for May 7-13. Emily Cullela, Director of Children and Youth Ministry provided an extensive report on plans for curriculum, activities, and family involvement. Discussion topics included developing a more robust system for welcoming and following up with visitors to EPC; more and varied forms of communications within the congregation and with the community; and how EPC can be a leader in community discussions about current topics in our lives.
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