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6626 N. Oliphant Ave., Chicago, IL 60631 + www.edisonparkchurch.com + 773-631-9131 Mission: Mission: Mission: Mission: To be a people living, loving and serving as Jesus did...so that all may know Him.To be a people living, loving and serving as Jesus did...so that all may know Him.To be a people living, loving and serving as Jesus did...so that all may know Him.To be a people living, loving and serving as Jesus did...so that all may know Him.

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Thank you to everyone who was involved with our Lenten journey, Holy Week and Easter Worship! We are blessed to have such faithful volunteers

working hard to make our worship experience meaningful to all!

Weekend Worship Times: Saturday @ 5p; Sunday @ 9:00a & 10:30aWeekend Worship Times: Saturday @ 5p; Sunday @ 9:00a & 10:30aWeekend Worship Times: Saturday @ 5p; Sunday @ 9:00a & 10:30aWeekend Worship Times: Saturday @ 5p; Sunday @ 9:00a & 10:30a

Our Lord has written the Our Lord has written the Our Lord has written the Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in promise of resurrection, not in promise of resurrection, not in promise of resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf books alone, but in every leaf books alone, but in every leaf books alone, but in every leaf in springtime. in springtime. in springtime. in springtime. +Martin Luther +Martin Luther +Martin Luther +Martin Luther

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Church Office HoursChurch Office HoursChurch Office HoursChurch Office Hours 8:30a-10:30a—Sunday

8:30a-3p — Monday through Thursday 8:30a-12:00p—Friday

The church office will be closed on Monday, May 28 and Wednesday, July 4

MemorialsMemorialsMemorialsMemorials

Edison Park Lutheran Church is grateful for the following: In memory of George Jensen George Jensen George Jensen George Jensen to the Music Fund from Barbara Smith. In memory of Eileen Gronwick Eileen Gronwick Eileen Gronwick Eileen Gronwick to the EPLC Founda-tion from Barbara Smith. In memory of Richard Biehl Richard Biehl Richard Biehl Richard Biehl to the Music Fund from Barbara Smith.

BaptismsBaptismsBaptismsBaptisms

Alistair Wyatt Flores Griffin Francis Fitzpatrick Christian J. Hernandez

Melinda Reyes

Christian SympathyChristian SympathyChristian SympathyChristian Sympathy

To Dr. Bruce Barber and family on the death of his wife, Louise BarberLouise BarberLouise BarberLouise Barber, in Scottsdale AZ To Gladys Biehl and family on the death of her husband, Richard BiehlRichard BiehlRichard BiehlRichard Biehl, in Iowa To Marilyn Cook and family on the death of her brother, Gary SpickermanGary SpickermanGary SpickermanGary Spickerman. To the family of Hank Buerger. Hank Buerger. Hank Buerger. Hank Buerger. Memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 2 @ 11a at EPLC.

Prayer Requests (as of 4/29/18)Prayer Requests (as of 4/29/18)Prayer Requests (as of 4/29/18)Prayer Requests (as of 4/29/18)

◊ Rich Bake (John Cherry’s cousin)

◊ Karen Bartel

◊ Phyllis Bober

◊ Carol Bonk

◊ Viola Collins-Brown

◊ Rob Burke

◊ Karen Dwyer

◊ Amanda Dymbroski (Phil Mauro’s niece)

◊ Ron Gatz

◊ Harold Gohl

◊ Sal Greco

◊ Norma Johnson

◊ Cindy Juarez

◊ Greg Kilmer

◊ Les Kinney

◊ Ralph Kudsk

◊ Julie Linnekin (Phyllis Doyle’s niece)

◊ John Lund

◊ Kim Morandi

◊ John O’Malley (John Cherry relative)

◊ Dick Pence

◊ Judy Pirok

◊ Shirley Rood

◊ John Rose

◊ Richard Sears

◊ Christine Smith (Phyllis Bober’s granddaughter)

◊ Clarice Smoot (Marilyn Baalson’s sister)

◊ Mary Verschoor

◊ Amy Vullmahn (Arlene’s niece)

◊ Payton Williams (Barb Williams’ granddaughter)

◊ Those serving in the military from our congregation: John Minelli and Michael Minelli

High school graduates will be recognized High school graduates will be recognized High school graduates will be recognized High school graduates will be recognized the weekend of June 10th. Please make the weekend of June 10th. Please make the weekend of June 10th. Please make the weekend of June 10th. Please make sure the office has info on your graduate sure the office has info on your graduate sure the office has info on your graduate sure the office has info on your graduate including high school they are graduating including high school they are graduating including high school they are graduating including high school they are graduating from and date of graduation., college they from and date of graduation., college they from and date of graduation., college they from and date of graduation., college they will be attending and area of study. A current picture of will be attending and area of study. A current picture of will be attending and area of study. A current picture of will be attending and area of study. A current picture of your graduate would also be welcome. Stop at the Wel-your graduate would also be welcome. Stop at the Wel-your graduate would also be welcome. Stop at the Wel-your graduate would also be welcome. Stop at the Wel-come Center on Sunday or call the church office.come Center on Sunday or call the church office.come Center on Sunday or call the church office.come Center on Sunday or call the church office.

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Scheduling a Baptism?Scheduling a Baptism?Scheduling a Baptism?Scheduling a Baptism? Contact the church office to begin the process.

Scheduling a Wedding?Scheduling a Wedding?Scheduling a Wedding?Scheduling a Wedding? Contact the church office to get your date on the calendar, and we’ll help you in the initial stages. A Wedding Director will be assigned to help with the

details of your special day.

Opportunities to ServeOpportunities to ServeOpportunities to ServeOpportunities to Serve Worship Participants—serve one Sunday a month


Leadership Leadership Leadership Leadership Some of what is covered in this Ministry Area: Some of what is covered in this Ministry Area: Some of what is covered in this Ministry Area: Some of what is covered in this Ministry Area: Church Council; Finance; stewardship; property; Church Council; Finance; stewardship; property; Church Council; Finance; stewardship; property; Church Council; Finance; stewardship; property; synod and ELCA; All Saints Memorial Garden; etc.synod and ELCA; All Saints Memorial Garden; etc.synod and ELCA; All Saints Memorial Garden; etc.synod and ELCA; All Saints Memorial Garden; etc.

BenevolenceBenevolenceBenevolenceBenevolence Kindness, Compassion, Generosity, GoodwillKindness, Compassion, Generosity, GoodwillKindness, Compassion, Generosity, GoodwillKindness, Compassion, Generosity, Goodwill

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From the TreasurerFrom the TreasurerFrom the TreasurerFrom the Treasurer———— March was the best month financially so far this year. Income was better overall than the amount that we had budgeted and expenses were almost right on budget. With the help from the Foundation the YTD shortfall was actually ($15,057). The council and I, and Pastor Sparby and the staff have been working hard to inform the congregation of the needs of the church financially and we are grateful that this message has been heard and the congregation has responded.

As I write this report Easter Sunday has passed and spring is fighting to take hold. We will be heading into the busy time of summer and I’d like to remind the congregation that there are several ways to make giving consistent every month. There is Simply Giving, and giving can be set up monthly or weekly on credit cards. Please consider one of these options. God is working through all of us at Edison Park Lutheran Church. We are helping people that have been effected by dis-asters, we are feeding the hungry and those less fortunate than we are. It is uplifting to see the generosity of this congre-gation. I hope spring comes soon and everyone has a blessed summer.

Wayne Ammentop Treasurer

We Need Your Help, To Help Us ServeWe Need Your Help, To Help Us ServeWe Need Your Help, To Help Us ServeWe Need Your Help, To Help Us Serve Please remember to contact Deacon Carole Edwards when you’re hospitalized, or whenever you’d like a visit. Hospitals usually don’t let the church know. Even if you don’t want a visit, we would appreciate the opportunity to pray for your healing. We’d love to visit you in your home, or meet you somewhere for coffee anytime. Please let us know you would like a visit. Pastor Sparby and Deacon Edwards always welcome the opportunity to visit you. We have a great pasto-ral care team consisting of Deacon, Pastor, Stephen Ministers, and many others who are eager to visit when there is a specific need, or just for conversation. Call Deacon Edwards at 773Call Deacon Edwards at 773Call Deacon Edwards at 773Call Deacon Edwards at 773----580580580580----3617 or 3617 or 3617 or 3617 or [email protected], or Pastor Sparby at [email protected], or Pastor Sparby at [email protected], or Pastor Sparby at [email protected], or Pastor Sparby at 773773773773----580580580580----3607 or [email protected]. 3607 or [email protected]. 3607 or [email protected]. 3607 or [email protected].

New Member ReceptionNew Member ReceptionNew Member ReceptionNew Member Reception

We have not set the date for the re-ception at Pastor’s, but we are gath-ering names of those interested. If you’re searching for a spiritual home and a faith family, we’d love to have you join Edison Park Lutheran Church. If you’ve already joined, but have not attended a reception, please plan on coming! Sign up at the Welcome Center.

EPLC Council ReportEPLC Council ReportEPLC Council ReportEPLC Council Report

Thank you to the following people who are willing to serve on the Council this year: Wayne Ammentorp, Armando Ar-riazola, Kevin Burkum, Werner Calder, John Cherry, Vicki Evers, John Jackson and Mark Schaeffer. The Council is pursu-ing several projects. The Property Committee is evaluating the floors in the North and South Halls as well as the Men’s Restroom on the lower level. We are also working on an emergency action plan. Our biggest challenge is working with Day 8 Strategies to form a new vision for EPLC in it’s 90th year and beyond. We are also considering a new pictorial di-rectory—it has been several years since the last one. If you are willing to be a part of any of these projects please let one of the council members know, or talk to Pastor Sparby or myself. Thank you.

Carolyn Nasheim, Council President

March Income YTD Actual Income YTD Budget Income March Deficit

$47,197 $122,282 $135,208 ($8,950)

March Expenses YTD Actual Expense YTD Budget Expenses YTD Shortfall

$56,147 $182,340 $182,166 ($60,057)


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Worship Worship Worship Worship Some of what is covered in this Ministry Area: Some of what is covered in this Ministry Area: Some of what is covered in this Ministry Area: Some of what is covered in this Ministry Area: Worship services and all things connected to Worship services and all things connected to Worship services and all things connected to Worship services and all things connected to

worship life; choirs, tech, altar care, worship life; choirs, tech, altar care, worship life; choirs, tech, altar care, worship life; choirs, tech, altar care, guest musicians, praise team; etc.guest musicians, praise team; etc.guest musicians, praise team; etc.guest musicians, praise team; etc.

Weekend Worship Schedule Weekend Worship Schedule Weekend Worship Schedule Weekend Worship Schedule

SaturdaysSaturdaysSaturdaysSaturdays 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:00pm –––– Evensong Evensong Evensong Evensong A calming blend of music, liturgical elements and multi-media.

9:00 am & 10:30am9:00 am & 10:30am9:00 am & 10:30am9:00 am & 10:30am–––– New Song New Song New Song New Song A mix of litanies, liturgies, traditional and contemporary music, a children’s time, scripture, sermon, and com-munion each week.

9:00 am Sunday Music in the Sanctuary9:00 am Sunday Music in the Sanctuary9:00 am Sunday Music in the Sanctuary9:00 am Sunday Music in the Sanctuary May 6 + Spring Musical May 13 + La Verne Myers, solo handbells May 20 + Children’s Choirs and Sanctuary Choir May 27 + Men’s Sing! & La Verne Myers, solo handbells

Tales of Wonder! + Spring MusicalTales of Wonder! + Spring MusicalTales of Wonder! + Spring MusicalTales of Wonder! + Spring Musical Sunday, May 6 at 9:00 and 10:30 am WorshipSunday, May 6 at 9:00 and 10:30 am WorshipSunday, May 6 at 9:00 and 10:30 am WorshipSunday, May 6 at 9:00 and 10:30 am Worship

Our adult and children’s choirs, handbells, praise team, and various instrumentalists will join forces for this one-act play. This will be the culminating event for our Music Department’s spring season.

Two storytellers, Synoma Hays Synoma Hays Synoma Hays Synoma Hays and Wayne Miller,Wayne Miller,Wayne Miller,Wayne Miller, retell familiar stories of salvation, in musical renditions by Marty Haugen. Adult and children's choirs listen and respond in song and action bringing to life the timeless stories of our faith, passed on from generation to gener-ation.

MenSing! + May 27th, 2018MenSing! + May 27th, 2018MenSing! + May 27th, 2018MenSing! + May 27th, 2018

Sunday, May 27th at the 9:00 am Service 8:25 a.m. Rehearsal in Sanctuary All men are invited to join in song together in song!

Summer Choir!Summer Choir!Summer Choir!Summer Choir! Summer Sundays at 9:00 am Service as AnnouncedSummer Sundays at 9:00 am Service as AnnouncedSummer Sundays at 9:00 am Service as AnnouncedSummer Sundays at 9:00 am Service as Announced Summer Choir will gather in the Sanctuary at 8:15 on selected summer Sundays to learn an anthem based on a well-known tune or hymn. The group then sings at the 9:00 am Worship service. Watch weekly emails and announcements pages for dates as they are announced.

Pentecost SundayPentecost SundayPentecost SundayPentecost Sunday Pentecost is May 19/20 this year. To celebrate the pow-er of the Holy Spirit alive and working in our lives, re-member to WEAR RED to worship that weekend. Why Red? Red as the color of fire is used on this day when we remember the tongues of fire descended on the crowd in Jerusalem. (http://elca.org/Resources/Worship) Don’t forget your red!

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank you to all those who helped welcome the guest choir and orchestra from Saint Croix Prep Academy in Stillwater, Minnesota. From bringing in salads and des-serts and attending the concert, your generosity helped welcome the musicians to Chicago.

As long as we live, there is never enough singing. —Martin Luther


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Foundation CornerFoundation CornerFoundation CornerFoundation Corner

“THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS BAD WEATHER, ONLY DIFFERENT KINDS OF GOOD WEATHER.”

JOHN RUSKIN

For all of us who have just endured perhaps the worst “Spring” weather of our lifetimes, we may strongly disagree with the above quote. Who doesn’t love snow-storms lasting into mid-April? Soon enough, we will for-get this weather all too quickly and move on to com-plaining about how hot it is outside. We humans are an odd lot. We never seem to be satisfied with what we have, and yet God provides for us what we need. He provides beauty in the form of snowflakes, even if we feel we’ve had enough of them to last us for quite some time. Remember to look for the beauty in the weather that is here, and in all that surrounds us. It is okay for us to want more or better, but be mindful that what we have is often more than enough. Too often these days, we want to complain about a situation rather than ac-cept the beautiful reality of it. The warm weather is com-ing. I promise. Be happy when it arrives.

Since 1965, the Edison Park Lutheran Foundation and its members have happily accepted donations to help sustain the life of Edison Park Lutheran Church. Since it was established, over $2,000.000 have been gifted to EPLC to sustain and grow its ministry. While there have been significant donations made throughout the history of the Foundation, EVERY gift matters. For those who wish to help us in our quest to continue to build the Foundation please contact a Foundation Director or the Church office.

Please ask a Foundation Director if you would like to

know more. Directors are: Dale Ammentorp, Joe Bartel,

Barry Bleeker, Mark Dupke, Gary Duszak, Kurt Gustafson,

Monika Hemm, Rick Janci, Wayne Oberschelp, Paul Spe-

cialle, and Alice Rybak..

Deacon Carole EdwardsDeacon Carole EdwardsDeacon Carole EdwardsDeacon Carole Edwards One of our members contacted me recently about doing a “Kindness Project.” A friend of his had died, and instead of a having a memorial service, the person requested that people do an “act of kindness.” So our EPLC member decided to use his love of cooking as a way to honor his friend’s memory, and help out someone in need. He’s been making soup, beef stew, and other meals for us to take to our shut-ins, and has committed to doing this for a year. He told me “I’m glad this can be something to help people.” I was touched by his spirit of kindness, and thought what a difference this will make in the life of someone in need. We have another member who saves their leftovers from home cooked meals and restaurants and gives them to someone who can’t afford to buy food. A simple act of kindness with a huge impact on another’s life. Never underestimate the ways you can be the hands and feet of Christ to the people around you.

Stephen MinistryStephen MinistryStephen MinistryStephen Ministry

We currently have 9 Stephen Ministers serving the needs of people in our church family. In addition to our supervi-sory sessions, we also have guest speakers as part of the continuing education part of the program. The presen-tations by guest speakers are open to the congregation and we’d be happy if you could join us for our upcoming presentations:

Rev. Fred ReklauRev. Fred ReklauRev. Fred ReklauRev. Fred Reklau—author of “Partners in Care-Medicine and Ministry Together” Monday, May 21st 6:30-7:30p North Hall

Samantha FrigoSamantha FrigoSamantha FrigoSamantha Frigo—speaking on Skilled Care options and understanding your benefits—Monday, June 18th 6:30-7:30p North Hall

Please contact Deacon Carole Edwards if any questions.

Diakonia GraduationDiakonia GraduationDiakonia GraduationDiakonia Graduation————June 23rd 2:00pJune 23rd 2:00pJune 23rd 2:00pJune 23rd 2:00p

Diakonia is a two year process of spiritual formation and theological formation for baptized members of the Lutheran Church. Four members of EPLC will be graduating along with members of other churches.

This year’s graduation will be held here at EPLC on Satur-day, June 23rd at 2:00p. Please come and celebrate with our graduates: Viola Collins-Brown, Phyllis Doyle, Betty Gyllstrom, and Susan Ottlinger.

Past graduates from EPLC are: Barb Sanders, Melanie Chavin, Carole Edwards, Debby Ewalt, Lynn Frietag, Jan Wojciechowski, and Laura Johnson. A reception will fol-low in the North Hall. If you are able to donate cookies or desserts for the reception, or if you are able to help with the event, please contact Judi Eastwood. If you are interested in learning more about the Diakonia program, please see Deacon Carole Edwards.

Vision Process Vision Process Vision Process Vision Process

Beginning this spring, with the formation of a Steering Task Force, Would you be willing to serve on the task Would you be willing to serve on the task Would you be willing to serve on the task Would you be willing to serve on the task force for this exciting process? We need your passion force for this exciting process? We need your passion force for this exciting process? We need your passion force for this exciting process? We need your passion for this congregation. We need your love for the minis-for this congregation. We need your love for the minis-for this congregation. We need your love for the minis-for this congregation. We need your love for the minis-try in this place. try in this place. try in this place. try in this place. The Council is receiving names of those interested, and will then select a group that will hope-fully represent a broad range from the congregation. There will be additional ways to get involved. Thanks! Contact Carolyn Nasheim, Council President, or Pr. Mi-chael Sparby if you are willing to serve.


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GrowingGrowingGrowingGrowing Some of what is covered in this Ministry Area: Edu-Some of what is covered in this Ministry Area: Edu-Some of what is covered in this Ministry Area: Edu-Some of what is covered in this Ministry Area: Edu-cation for children, youth and adults; programming cation for children, youth and adults; programming cation for children, youth and adults; programming cation for children, youth and adults; programming for children, middle school, and senior high; Bible for children, middle school, and senior high; Bible for children, middle school, and senior high; Bible for children, middle school, and senior high; Bible studies; forums; guest speakers; preschool; etc.studies; forums; guest speakers; preschool; etc.studies; forums; guest speakers; preschool; etc.studies; forums; guest speakers; preschool; etc.

Preschool NewsPreschool NewsPreschool NewsPreschool News

It’s Plant Sale time! It’s Plant Sale time! It’s Plant Sale time! It’s Plant Sale time! If you or-dered plants from the preschool plant sale, please pick up your plants on Friday, May 11. Thank you for your support!

What a great year we had in preschool! Have a What a great year we had in preschool! Have a What a great year we had in preschool! Have a What a great year we had in preschool! Have a great Summer and we will see you in the Fall!great Summer and we will see you in the Fall!great Summer and we will see you in the Fall!great Summer and we will see you in the Fall!

Children’s MinistryChildren’s MinistryChildren’s MinistryChildren’s Ministry Sunday School Sunday School Sunday School Sunday School will be concluding the year with a celebration on May 20. Special thanks and appreciation goes out to our teaching team!

If anyone would like to assist with teach-ing a Sunday School group next school year, please let Jennifer or Phil know. The schedule is flexible and the curricu-lum is provided. We’d love to have you.

Itty Bitty Bible Camp Itty Bitty Bible Camp Itty Bitty Bible Camp Itty Bitty Bible Camp will be held June 12,13 and 14. See Jennifer for details.

Youth and Family MinistryYouth and Family MinistryYouth and Family MinistryYouth and Family Ministry A Message from the Youth DirectorA Message from the Youth DirectorA Message from the Youth DirectorA Message from the Youth Director Greetings, I couldn’t tell from the weather, but we ARE actually in Spring. The prolonged frigid temps were not a good indi-cator, but I can tell the season has changed because our Confirmation Class meetings will be coming to an end. Yes, our 8th grade confirmands will be taking their next BIG step in their faith journey and getting confirmed on Sunday May 20th at the 10:30 am service. Please join us if you are able and help make their special day even brighter. I’ve had so much fun getting to know these kids, it has been my pleasure to teach them. My only goal was to assist in strengthening their relationship with our Lord. They’ve worked really hard as we have covered a lot of ground in the past year, including some fun adven-tures along the way. I’ll miss seeing them on Wednes-days but I’ll be praying to see them on Sundays. Also, I’m in the process of putting together some youth programs for the kids to stay involved with our church throughout the Summer and into Fall. For example, we’ll be offering a Cooking with Christ session in May. During this session, we’ll teach the kids how to bake healthy ba-gels and then donate the bagels we make to the New Hope Food Shelter. I really like the idea of the kids learn-ing a new skill and giving back to the community at the same time. If you would like to pass down a skill or hob-by to our congregation’s children like sewing, painting ,wood crafts, cooking, etc., please contact myself and I would love to put something together with you. Perhaps we can do an act of kindness in the process. Together we can keep these kids involved in our church, please consider giving your time in hopes of creating lifelong memories for our youth. God Bless You All! Yours In Christ, Phil Mauro, Youth & Family Ministry Director

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Registration for next year is underway. Please Registration for next year is underway. Please Registration for next year is underway. Please Registration for next year is underway. Please

mention us to your friends and neighbors.mention us to your friends and neighbors.mention us to your friends and neighbors.mention us to your friends and neighbors.

Children’s Ministry OnChildren’s Ministry OnChildren’s Ministry OnChildren’s Ministry On----thethethethe----Go Go Go Go This Summer!This Summer!This Summer!This Summer!

Chicago Kids Company: Beauty and the BeastChicago Kids Company: Beauty and the BeastChicago Kids Company: Beauty and the BeastChicago Kids Company: Beauty and the Beast Thursday, July 12 @ 10:30a Patio Theater, 6008 Irving Park Rd. Tickets are $12pp RSVP with payment no later than July 2

Beach Day!Beach Day!Beach Day!Beach Day! Thursday, August 9 @ 11:00a Greenleaf Beach, 1230 W. Greenleaf, Chicago, 60626 Free!! Questions? [email protected]


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OutreachOutreachOutreachOutreach

Some of what is covered in this Ministry Area: Some of what is covered in this Ministry Area: Some of what is covered in this Ministry Area: Some of what is covered in this Ministry Area: Car-Car-Car-Car-ing ministries; ing ministries; ing ministries; ing ministries; Outreach to Outreach to Outreach to Outreach to neighborhood, metro neighborhood, metro neighborhood, metro neighborhood, metro area, USA, and international; area, USA, and international; area, USA, and international; area, USA, and international; all all all all hospitality ministry; hospitality ministry; hospitality ministry; hospitality ministry; inviting and evangelism ministryinviting and evangelism ministryinviting and evangelism ministryinviting and evangelism ministry; ; ; ; new members; new members; new members; new members;

all things fellowship; all things fellowship; all things fellowship; all things fellowship; etc.etc.etc.etc.

Movie NightMovie NightMovie NightMovie Night————3rd Saturday at 6:30p3rd Saturday at 6:30p3rd Saturday at 6:30p3rd Saturday at 6:30p

June 16June 16June 16June 16 ---- WonderWonderWonderWonder

Movie night takes a break for the months of July and August. See you in September!

Men’s Breakfast Men’s Breakfast Men’s Breakfast Men’s Breakfast Second Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. Second Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. Second Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. Second Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. Silver Stallion Restau-rant, 1275 Lee St. in Des Plaines. Casual, good food, good friends, good fellowship!

Night Ministry Services Event onNight Ministry Services Event onNight Ministry Services Event onNight Ministry Services Event on Sunday, June 3rdSunday, June 3rdSunday, June 3rdSunday, June 3rd On Sunday, June 3rd, Edison Park will be traveling to the Humboldt Park neighborhood to serve a meal with The Night Ministry to the homeless/disadvantaged of that community. The Night Ministry is a Chiago-based organization that works to provide housing, h ealth care and human con-nection to members of our community struggling with poverty or homelessness. Shoppers are needed to purchase items for those meals. A project board with needed food/items will be available in Nordblad Atrium in early May. Volunnters to prepare the meal on the afternoon of June 3rd are also needed. (More information to follow in the announcements.) Finally, four to six adults are required to travel to the Humboldt park area to transport food and serve the meal. We will meet at the church at 3:00p. Serving will be from 4:00-6:00p. Sign up to participate athis service event at the Welcome Center beginning in May. Thanks, in advance, for your time and generosity!

A Way to Give While You Shop:A Way to Give While You Shop:A Way to Give While You Shop:A Way to Give While You Shop: AmazonSmileAmazonSmileAmazonSmileAmazonSmile Did you know that Edison Park Lutheran Church Foun-dation Inc. has a unique AmazonSmile link that makes it easier for people to find and support it? http://smile.amazon.com/ch/36http://smile.amazon.com/ch/36http://smile.amazon.com/ch/36http://smile.amazon.com/ch/36----6132796613279661327966132796 Click on the link when you purchase from Amazon. Remember to shop through smile.amazon.com, Remember to shop through smile.amazon.com, Remember to shop through smile.amazon.com, Remember to shop through smile.amazon.com, rather than www.amazon.com. Once you choose the Founda-tion every time you purchase 0.5% of the price of all eli-gible purchases, will be sent to the Foundation.

Chicago Dogs!Chicago Dogs!Chicago Dogs!Chicago Dogs!

Save the date for summer outing Sun-day, July 8! Join the EPLC sports fans at the Chicago Dogs baseball game vs the Cleburne Railroaders at the new Impact Field in Rosemont. Kids will be able to participate in a free clinic that includes a homerun derby and speed challenge. Watch the announcements for more info.

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Bible Conversation and Prayer takes place Bible Conversation and Prayer takes place Bible Conversation and Prayer takes place Bible Conversation and Prayer takes place Sundays at 8a Sundays at 8a Sundays at 8a Sundays at 8a — You Are Invited!You Are Invited!You Are Invited!You Are Invited! Looking for some spiritual nourishment? We invite you to come to Bible Conversation on Sunday mornings at 8 AM in the conference room for prayer and Bible Study. We use the weekly Augsburg Adult Bible Study as a guide for our conversations in studying God’s word. We would enjoy sharing our time with you. For more information, call Ed Kruse at 816-806-9170.

Remember Mom….a workshop put on Remember Mom….a workshop put on Remember Mom….a workshop put on Remember Mom….a workshop put on by Rainbow Hospiceby Rainbow Hospiceby Rainbow Hospiceby Rainbow Hospice

Saturday, May 12 from 10aSaturday, May 12 from 10aSaturday, May 12 from 10aSaturday, May 12 from 10a————1p @ EPLC1p @ EPLC1p @ EPLC1p @ EPLC

Whether the death of your mother is recent or seems like a lifetime ago, we’ll share memories, share our expe-rience of loss and explore our relationship with the first and most influential woman in our lives. Together, we’ll move towards celebrating Mother’s Day from a place of greater peace, love, gratitude and compassion.

$20 registration is required and includes lunch. To register or to find out more, please call 847-653-3141.

www.RainbowHospice.org


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Argentina Mission TripArgentina Mission TripArgentina Mission TripArgentina Mission Trip————Depart Oct. 10, 2018Depart Oct. 10, 2018Depart Oct. 10, 2018Depart Oct. 10, 2018————Deadline approachingDeadline approachingDeadline approachingDeadline approaching The group is forming for our next mission visit to our partner congregation. At present we have a group of about eight. We are beginning to get into final formation of the group so plans can be finalized. Deposits are due asap. If you have If you have If you have If you have questions and are interested contact Pr. Michael Sparbyquestions and are interested contact Pr. Michael Sparbyquestions and are interested contact Pr. Michael Sparbyquestions and are interested contact Pr. Michael Sparby at 773-580-3607, or [email protected], or catch him while you are at church.

Veteran’s Task Force Military Chaplaincy ProjectVeteran’s Task Force Military Chaplaincy ProjectVeteran’s Task Force Military Chaplaincy ProjectVeteran’s Task Force Military Chaplaincy Project

EPLC has been asked to consider supporting the ELCA program for chaplains. The Veteran’s Task Force is moving forward and hopes to raise at least $1,000 by Memorial Day Weekend. This may become an annual emphasis. There is currently a great need for chaplain support in the armed services. If you would like to help, simply mark your gift “Chaplains.”“Chaplains.”“Chaplains.”“Chaplains.”

Book Club! Held in Nordblad Atrium on Third Thursdays, 7:30 pmBook Club! Held in Nordblad Atrium on Third Thursdays, 7:30 pmBook Club! Held in Nordblad Atrium on Third Thursdays, 7:30 pmBook Club! Held in Nordblad Atrium on Third Thursdays, 7:30 pm

May 10May 10May 10May 10————June 14June 14June 14June 14————July 12July 12July 12July 12

Our selection for May is Rock with Wings by Anne Hillerman. This mystery follows two separate cases that Navajo tribal police officers Sergeant Jim Chee and his wife, Officer Bernadette Manuelito, are try-ing to solve. Follow the clues as each officer uncovers additions crimes until the cases are solved with the help of their mentor retired Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn

We hope that you join us for our June selection of A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. Follow the restricted life of the wealthy Count Alexander Rostov who lives in,

but cannot leave, the famous Metropol hotel in Moscow. He is under house arrest for writing a poem that did not flatter the Bolsheviks. He meets Nina, a young girl who will change his life. What adven-tures and achievements this cultured man experiences at the Metropol!

July finds us discussing a modern classic - A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith. Life was not easy for

Francie Nolan growing up in the years just before and during WW1 in Brooklyn. Her alcoholic father

worked intermittently as a singing waiter and her mother cleaned tenement apartments but they read

from the Bible or Shakespeare every evening. Her father encouraged Francie to dream big-- her mother

taught her that dreams are fine as long as you keep one foot on the ground. Come and meet Francie!

June 28June 28June 28June 28----July 8, 2020 July 8, 2020 July 8, 2020 July 8, 2020 Oberammergau, GermanyOberammergau, GermanyOberammergau, GermanyOberammergau, Germany————The Passion PlayThe Passion PlayThe Passion PlayThe Passion Play We have an opportunity to visit this tradition which began in 1634, and takes place only once every ten years. The Promise—During the Thirty Years War the deadly plague raged throughout Europe, until in 1633 it reached even the tiny Alpine village of Oberammergau. During the next six months, so many villages died of the Black Death, that the townspeople took a solemn Vow—if God would release them from the plague, they would perform once every ten years the story of the Passion of Christ. From the moment the Vow was taken, no one else in the village succumbed to the plague and so the first Passion Play was performed in 1634. Our group would be among those in a hotel just two blocks from the performance. Other highlights of the 11Other highlights of the 11Other highlights of the 11Other highlights of the 11----day trip day trip day trip day trip are:are:are:are: Budapest, Hungary, Bratislava, Slovakia, Prague, Czech Republic, Nurn-berg, Rothenburg, Heidelberg, Rhine River Cruise, Neuschwanstein Castle, Oberammergau and Munich. If you may be interested, sign up at the Welcome Center, pick up a brochure and send your deposit soon, or speak with If you may be interested, sign up at the Welcome Center, pick up a brochure and send your deposit soon, or speak with If you may be interested, sign up at the Welcome Center, pick up a brochure and send your deposit soon, or speak with If you may be interested, sign up at the Welcome Center, pick up a brochure and send your deposit soon, or speak with Pr. Sparby for more information. Pr. Sparby for more information. Pr. Sparby for more information. Pr. Sparby for more information. We will be travelling again with First Lutheran of Seattle, WA. Space is limited, so regis-ter early.


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Edison Park Lutheran Church 6626 N. Oliphant Avenue Chicago, IL 60631

Phone: 773-631-9131 Fax: 773-631-6690 E-mail: www.edisonparkchurch.com

SHINING THE LIGHT OF GOD

ON THE WORLD AROUND US!

We welcome students and chaperones from our partner congregation in Grand Bourg, Argentina! They are here from April 27—May 6th..

All are invited to attend the farewell dinner on Saturday, May 5, to say good-All are invited to attend the farewell dinner on Saturday, May 5, to say good-All are invited to attend the farewell dinner on Saturday, May 5, to say good-All are invited to attend the farewell dinner on Saturday, May 5, to say good-bye. Sign up at the Welcome Center so we have an accurate head count!bye. Sign up at the Welcome Center so we have an accurate head count!bye. Sign up at the Welcome Center so we have an accurate head count!bye. Sign up at the Welcome Center so we have an accurate head count!

Valentina Brisa Ignacio Milagros Miranda Marcos Sophia

Desiree Lazaro Carlos Gustavo Margarita Miguel

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