July/August 2017

The Tidings is a monthly publication of the Highlands Presbyterian Church. Articles for inclusion should be submitted to DeeAnn Dillon at highlandspresbyterianchurch@comcast.net by August 24th for the September 2017 Tidings which will be published August 27th.

Highlands Celebrates a Transition in Leadership

Congregational Meeting On June 4th a Congregational Meeting was called to act on the report of the Nominating Committee, at the close of worship. The Committee Nominated the following individuals: For Session - which meets the third Wednesday of each month @ 7:00 PM Linda Armbruster, Bob Weaver and Mark Scheppler They will join Julia Baker, Laura Reihsmann, John Rhine who continue to serve. For Deacons - which normally meets the Second Sunday @ 11:15 To serve a 1 year term: Cleora Armbruster To serve 2 year terms: Julie Carver, Jean Stewart, and Maria Rohloff They will join Robert Fritz, Susan Ide, Mike Reihsmann, Susan Scheppler, Elaine Schweitzer who continue to serve. Officer Orientation After their election a two-session Officer Orientation was held, first on June 4th and then on June 11th. The group discussed aspects of Reformation history including key figures and theological distinctives. Presbyterian polity in history and at present were also explored. The group also had an opportunity to discuss the meaning of the ordina-tion questions and the structure of Highlands. Installation of Officers The officers were then Installed in worship on June 18th. Thanks to Tom Kohrs and Nadine Scweitzer We extend a heartfelt “Thank You” to Tom Kohrs and Nadine Schweitzer. They have served the congregation faithfully for many years. Elder/Deacon Meeting July 8 8:30AM - 2:30PM Looking ahead, a day-long meeting for reflection, planning and goal setting is scheduled for all current officers as well as those who have just rotated out of service, on July 8th, 8:30AM - till about 2:30PM, in Fellowship Hall.

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Celebrations for July

Birthday Celebrations

Ayla Gordon George Phillip

2

Laokratis Cios 4

Richard Fritz 8

William Fritz Dan Gianesin

15

Krystalo Cios 17

Jean Wass Bill Wilson Jim Wydra

18

John Schroeder 23

Casey Livingston 25

Nick Gianesin Len Wesolowski

26

Robert Weaver 30

Anniversary Celebrations

Dick and Joyce Brunot

3

Rob and Alison Credit

12

Celebrations for August

Birthday Celebrations

Anniversary Celebrations

John and Margaret Rhine

12 Janette Cowley 1

Joyce Brunot 3

Milly Bobysud 7

Bruce Sinnard 9

Michael Murray 10

Judy Evans 11

Robert Fritz 13

Tom Livingston 14

Thomas Fritz 17

Megan Anderson 25

Katie Evans Kayle Lindberg

26

Will Livingston 28

Steve Heinzelman Jean Stewart

31

Thank You From The Family of Mary Lee Cowley

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support over the past year for Mary Lee. Cards, phone calls and visits were always so appreci-ated by Mom. We are blessed to have such a loving, supportive and faithful Church family. The family of Mary Lee Cowley

Thank You From The Family of Thomas Begg

Dear Friends at HPC, Thank you so very much for the cards received dur-ing Tom’s illness - he was so thankful and amazed to receive them. I know some came to the wake and ser-vice but failed to “sign in,” which is heartbreaking to me as I would have loved to know you were there. I may have seen you and said “Hi” - but I don’t re-member! Enclosed is a program and “bio” that were available. Maybe there are some who would enjoy the read. Blessings to all, Karen

Important Dates to Remember

July 2: Worship with Communion, 10AM, FH, July 4: Happy 4th of July! The office will be closed. July 8: Elder/Deacon Meeting, 8:30 AM –2:30 PM, FH July 9: Worship,10AM, FH July 16: Worship, 10AM, FH July 23: Worship, 10AM, FH Session will not meet in the month of July July 30: Worship, 10AM, FH Aug. 6: Worship, with Communion 10AM, FH Aug 13: Worship, 10AM, FH Aug 20: Worship, 10AM, FH Aug 23: Session Meeting, 7:00PM, Lounge Aug 27: Worship, 10AM, FH Exercise classes will be held as usual in FH.

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Prayer Concerns

Please pray for those members and friends who are battling cancer:

Michelle Phillip Junkin and Barbara Kohrs

Please pray for those members who are recovering from surgery:

Nancy Heinzelman

Please pray for those members and friends who are home-bound:

Janette Cowley (WI), George Phillip (WI), Eliza-beth Rohloff (GA), Jean Spencer, Kirby Wilson.

Please keep in your prayers the family and friends of Dick Jacobson who lost his 7 year battle with ALS. Dick was a Lieutenant on the Western Springs Fire Department.

Please pray for our missionaries: Mark Hare and Jenny Bent Please pray for those members who serve: Ernie Edenbeck Please pray for District 106 And for all members of the Highlands Presbyterian Church.

Amazing...Spinach but not so, Radishes

Some Community Garden Project harvests have proved more successful than others as a result of vari-ations in weather and gardening practices. When the radishes or onions prove too hot or otherwise unappe-tizing, consumers are encouraged to “even out “ their very generous donations for the next veggie that looks appealing—and to give feedback. Not all tastes are the same! Also, anyone who stops by the HPC gardens and needs, say, lettuce for a salad or a few green onions, should feel free to help yourself to the picking pro-cess. Far better it is to have a timely harvest than to let good food grow old. Our honor system has not failed in the seven years of the Garden Project!

New in the Library

A unique addition to our library is the complete li-bretto and accompanying CD of the musical Hamil-ton. Anyone who intends to see the production (or would like to listen again and see words not quite un-derstood during the show) can borrow and enjoy at leisure at home this recording and script. Background information on the creation of the musical, the actors and on the subject matter of the play are included.

If you should be in need of a pastoral care visit and/or communion for a home-bound member, please contact the church office at 708-246-1911, or Dr. Kay 217-370-5428.

Note Directory Change: Susan Ide has a new address: 3 Oak Brook Club Drive, D201 Oak Brook, IL 60523

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