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Non-profit Org.
U.S. Postage
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Aurora, Illinois
Permit No. 32
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church is
a member congregation of
the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in America.
We’re on the web!
www.stmarksaurora.net
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Proclaiming Christ's Abundant Love
Address Service Requested
27 South Edgelawn Drive Aurora, Illinois 60506
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Phone: (630) 897-6891 Fax: (630) 897-4842 Web: www.stmarksaurora.net
PASTORAL ACTS
Planning a Baptism? Visit the Welcome Center for a
Planning for a Baptism at St. Mark’s brochure.
HOSPITAL STAYS Under the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), hospitals are greatly restricted in their ability to disclose patient information. Consequently, the pastor or church office may not be notified that a parishioner has been admitted to the hospital. In the event you are hospitalized or ill and you would like the pastor to know, we please ask that you or a family member inform the church office directly. We care about you! 630-897-6891
Baptisms
Owen Daylon Unger ~ 5/10/14
Randall Jeffery Specht ~ 5/17/14
Funerals
Marcel Pete Joy ~ 5/1/14
Planning a Wedding? Visit the Welcome Center for a
Planning for a Wedding at St. Mark’s brochure.
Inside this issue:
Outreach 2 Calendar 6 & 7
Outreach, Prayer Corner 3 Equal Exchange 8
Youth Group, Worship & The Arts 4 Nursing the Spirit 9
Fellowship & Ministry, Thank You 5 Finance/Weekly Stats/Staff Contacts, Servers for Worship 10 & 11
The Vineyard Press June 2014 Volume 14, Issue 6
Pentecost Day – June 8th
In the Christian liturgical calendar, Pentecost is observed ten days after Ascension Day and thus fifty days after Easter. It is one of the most important Christian festivals, along with Christmas and Easter. It recalls and celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the followers of Jesus.
Pentecost was an important Jewish festival before it became a Christian festival. One of the three pilgrimage festivals that were ideal-ly to be spent in Jerusalem, it occurred fifty days after Passover, the commemoration of Israel’s liberation from Egypt. It recalled and celebrated the giving of the covenant to Israel on Mt. Sinai. It was about the creation of a new kind of community – a way of living together radically different from life in Egypt. This meaning and the period of fifty days were brought forward into the early Christian understanding of Pentecost.
The central affirmation of Pentecost is that the Spirit promised by Jesus is now present among his followers and in the world. The Spirit is the Spirit of God, the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Christ. This claim is foundational to the New Testament and early Christianity. (“Speaking Christian,” M. Borg, p. 183f)
Reception of New Members – June 8th
On Sunday, June 8th, we will recognize new members during the 9:00am worship service. The following have decided to join the St. Mark’s family. Pastor Pat, Pastor Brian, and all of St. Mark’s would like to warmly welcome the following new members into our congregation:
Graduation Reception – June 8th
On Sunday, June 8th, we will recognize and celebrate our high school, college, and post graduate degree graduates during the 10:30am worship service. Congratulations to our high school graduates!
Blessing of the Bikes and Trikes – June 8th
It’s bike season, for both motorcycles and bicycles. We would love to celebrate the nicer weather by doing a Blessing of the Bikes and Trikes on Sunday, June 8th. Bring your bikes to church for a blessing! We will begin after the 10:30am worship service and gather for a blessing, prayer, and refreshments.
Steven Billich
Erik Dunteman
Caitlyn Fecht
Becca Flynn
Randy Golembeck
Demi Heiss
Steven Heiss
Emily Krasinski
Joshua Little
Brandon Mabrey
Anna Manning
Joshua Morano
Destiny Nord
Morgan Poppen
Eileen Ruppel
Ivan Thompson
Cindy Combs
Marilyn Ellefsen
Alan Jacobs
Nathan & Carrie Karsten
Michelle Tiffany
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OUTREACH
Habitat for Humanity Father’s Day Dedication & Volunteer Opportunity
Habitat for Humanity International was founded in 1976 by Millard and Linda Fuller. The Fullers visited Koinonia Farm, a small, interracial, Christian community outside of Americus, Georgia in 1965 and the concept of “partnership housing” grew. The concept centered on those in need of adequate shelter working side by side with volunteers to build simple, decent houses. The houses are built at no profit and
interest is not charged on the loans. Building costs are financed by a revolving fund called “The Fund for Humanity.” The fund's money comes from the new homeowners' house payments, no-interest loans provided by supporters, and money earned by fund-raising activities. The monies in the Fund for Humanity are used to build more houses. Through the work of Habitat, thou-sands of low-income families have found new hope in the form of affordable housing. Churches, community groups, and others have joined together to successfully tackle a significant social problem, decent housing for all. Habitat has helped build or repair more than 800,000 houses and serves more than 4 million people around the world.
Having a great dad or father figure is one of the best gifts you can ever receive. Show him how special he is by making a gift in his honor that will transform lives and communities. Become a Habitat partner by making a $10.00 or more donation and honoring or remembering a special man this Father’s Day. Envelopes are available at the table by the Outreach Bulletin Board along with a dedication card for the recipient. Please be sure to add “Father’s Day” on the memo line of your check and sign the sheet on the table so that your name and dedication will be acknowledged on Father’s Day. Envelopes may be dropped off at the Welcome Center or placed in the collection plate. You can also go to: http://www.habitat.org for more information and to make a monthly or one time donation.
We have reserved June 21st for St. Mark's Lutheran to build with the Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity. Please go to: volun-teerup.com/Login.asp?w=i&o=277 to register and sign up. Click the "Register" button and complete the volunteer profile form. Make sure to link yourself to the "St. Mark" team when you register or the system will not let you sign up for the day. After you are registered click on St. Mark’s and choose the construction volunteer shift. There are only 10 spots available on a first come, first served basis.
Volunteers should arrive at 8:15am for waiver drop off and sign in. We will break for lunch at 12 noon and resume build-ing until 4:00pm. Any weather related closures will be posted on the scheduling site by 7:00am the day of the build. Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older to work at the site. Everyone is required to complete and turn in a Liability Waiver when they come on site, and minors between the ages of 16 and 18 must have a parent or guardian's signature. Volunteers should plan to bring their own sack lunch and a water bottle. Wear sunscreen, closed toed shoes, and dress weather appropriate as you will be working outdoors. Habitat provides all of the tools, but you are welcome to bring your own if you want (safety glasses and gloves are basic). The build site is located at: 512 S Webster, Aurora IL 60505 - map and directions are on the volunteer website. Please see Pr. Brian if you have any questions or would like to sign up.
Fundraising Recital for Keegan Hawkins
St. Mark’s member, Keegan Hawkins, a student at Rotolo Middle School, has been selected for the 2014 Middle School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall. He will perform at Carnegie Hall in June 2014 with the Honors Junior Orchestra as a cellist. Participation in one of the three Honors Ensembles is limited to talented middle school performers across the world.
According to Lisel Bruscia, Program Director, "Being selected to the Honors Performance Series is something each Junior Finalist should be extremely proud of accomplishing. We process thousands of nominations annually, selecting only the most talented performers. Working with these conductors and performing at Carnegie Hall is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that these student musicians never forget." Junior Finalists will come together for five days in June 2014 in New York City to have the opportunity to learn from Kirt Mosier, work with other Junior Finalists and get a taste of New York City. The Saturday, June 28th, performance is open to the public and specially invited guests. Tickets can be purchased through Carnegie Hall box office.
If you are unable to attend the performance at Carnegie Hall, please join us Sunday, June 1st at 4:30 pm at St. Mark's, for a fundraising recital by Keegan. Help us celebrate Keegan and support him in this great honor.
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SERVERS FOR WORSHIP
June 7 & 8 Saturday, 5:00pm Sunday, 9:00am Sunday, 10:30am
Acolytes TBA TBA TBA
Adult Worship Assistants TBA Jeff Jeff
A/V Desk Kasey M. Jill Scott
Altar Care Don Bryant Team B Team B
Bread Baker Pam Krasinski Pam Krasinski Pam Krasinski
Hospitality Team Bryant, Jaraz, Toynton Team B Team B
Reader Clare Toynton Team B Team B
Welcome Center Hosts Virgil Ostreng Team B Team B
June 14 & 15
Acolytes TBA TBA TBA
Adult Worship Assistants TBA Don Don
A/V Desk Kathy W. Dan Melvin
Altar Care Erik Egeland Team C Team C
Bread Baker Matt Greising Matt Greising Matt Greising
Hospitality Team Deiter, Tomlin, Walz Team C Team C
Reader Erik Egeland Team C Team C
Welcome Center Hosts Martha Egeland Team C Team C
June 21 & 22
Acolytes TBA TBA TBA
Adult Worship Assistants TBA Don Don
A/V Desk Nancy C. Matt Bryan
Altar Care Al Lettow Team D Team D
Bread Baker Susan Manning Susan Manning Susan Manning
Hospitality Team Shadle, Ostreng, Lettow Team D Team D
Reader Dick Shadle Team D Team D
Welcome Center Hosts Dick & Aggie Shadle Team D Team D
June 28 & 29
Acolytes TBA TBA TBA
Adult Worship Assistants TBA Greg Greg
A/V Desk Sheila J. Dan Melvin
Altar Care Darcy Howey Team B Team B
Bread Baker Jens Jensen Jens Jensen Jens Jensen
Hospitality Team Clark, O’Connell Team B Team B
Reader Kasey Minard Team B Team B
Welcome Center Hosts Virgil Ostreng Team B Team B
May 30 & June 1 Saturday, 5:00pm Sunday, 9:00am Sunday, 10:30am
Acolytes TBA TBA TBA
Adult Worship Assistants TBA Greg Greg
A/V Desk Nancy C. Scott Jill
Altar Care Sheila Johnson Team A Team A
Bread Baker Jens Jensen Jens Jensen Jens Jensen
Hospitality Team Clark, Tomlin, Ostreng Team A Team A
Reader Pat Larson Team A Team A
Welcome Center Hosts Virgil Ostreng Team A Team A
WEEKLY GIVING
Weekly Amount Needed to Meet Budget = $16,219
WEEKLY ATTENDANCE
3/29 & 3/30 General Fund $9,265
Weekly Shortfall ($7,218)
4/5 & 4/6 General Fund $25,717
Weekly Surplus $9,234
4/12 & 4/13 General Fund $15,933
Weekly Shortfall ($550)
4/19 & 4/20 General Fund $20,928
Weekly Surplus $4,445
3/29 5:00 74 4/5 5:00 79 4/12 5:00 118 4/19 5:00 201
3/30 9:00 148 4/6 9:00 197 4/13 9:00 252 4/20 9:00 530
10:30 70 10:30 84 10:30 205 10:30 306
Total 292 Total 360 Total 421 Total 1,119
THRIVENT CHOICE DONATIONS
We are pleased to let you know that a deposit of $539.00 was made in St. Mark’s account on behalf of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans’ Thrivent Choice Program. Thrivent Choice lets its members help choose where Thrivent Financial gives back. Members eligible for “Choice Dollars” can help direct Thrivent Financials charitable dollars to thousands of Lutheran nonprofit organizations and congregations enrolled in the program.
Thank you to: Deborah Arcilla, Rachel Bachman, Robert DePaul, Caryl Farnum, Carol Jensen, Jens Jensen, Sheila Johnson, Susan Manning, and Dieter Meyer
Go to Thrivent.com/thriventchoice or Call (800) 847-4836 if you would like to make St. Mark’s Lutheran Church your “Thrivent Choice” in 2014!
Pastor Patricia Geiseman, Pastor Ext. 15 [email protected]
Pastor Brian Wise, Pastor Ext. 13 [email protected]
Kristin Young, Director of Worship & The Arts Ext. 16 [email protected]
TBA, Director of Children’s Ministry
Sue Hilderbrand, Director of Bell Choir Ext.24 [email protected]
Nicole Ferrier, Communications Coordinator Ext. 27 [email protected]
Deb Arcilla, Office Manager Ext. 10 [email protected]
John Themanson, Finance Administrator Ext. 19 [email protected]
Gregg Kobliska, Facility Manager Ext. 12 [email protected]
Jean Clementz, Faith Community Nurse Ext. 23 [email protected]
Tracy McClure, Intern Ext. 11 [email protected]
Merrilee Parkhurst, Director, Child Development Center (630) 897-6063 [email protected]
Terese Ruppel, Nursery Coordinator (630) 466-1036 [email protected]
S T . M A R K ’ S S TA F F
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F INANCE REPORT
WEEKLY STATISTICS
Rebecca Mueller Council President
(630) 907-9987 [email protected]
Preston Runyan Treasurer
Roger Shields Property
(630) 907-1361 [email protected]
Melvin Smith Worship
(630) 859-9582 [email protected]
Jeanne Flynn Care & Nurture
(630) 896-6312 [email protected]
Julie Simpson Stewardship
(630) 212-6413 [email protected]
Nicole Ferrier Welcoming
(630) 364-9459 [email protected]
Alan Jacobs Small Group
Don Friend Worship
C O U N C I L M E M B E R S
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OUTREACH
Is Jesus going with you on vacation?
June, July, and August, typical months for a family vacation. Driving, flying, or maybe train or bus. All types of transportation that could potentially put us in harms way. How about a staycation? Projects to be started and/or projects to finish. Opportunities for families to work and play together.
Whether at far away locations or stay at home vacations, there is opportunity for planning. As you plan for locations, routes, and activities, or plan work and play closer to home, how about including Jesus in your plans? Pray aloud or silently as you start your day, at the table, and as the day’s activities come to an end.
Father, thank you for the power of prayer. Please travel with us, protect us while at work and play, and be our guide to return home safely. In Jesus name we give thanks for the many blessings we may have and in Jesus name, Amen.
Psalms 95: 1-3; Come, let us praise the lord! Let us sing for joy to God who protects us. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and sing joyful songs of praise. For the Lord is a mighty God,
~Virgil Ostreng, Prayer Ministry Team
PRAYER CORNER
IWU Global Medical Brigades
My niece Meghan, graduated on May 4th from Illinois Wesleyan University, School of Nursing. While at IWU, Meghan was involved with Global Brigades serving as the Student President for the past 2 years. Each year she took Pillowcase dresses to hand out with medicine to as many girls as possible. The girls were filled with joy and immediately put on their dresses!
Thank you to the entire Pillow Case Dress Ministry! Sue Hilderbrand
Global Medical Brigades is a non-profit, student-run, student-led organization that travels to Honduras every year during the first week in June to provide free medical and dental attention to a community of which the chapter brigade is assigned. To conduct a successful brigade, doctors, dentists, advanced practice nurses, registered nurses, and undergraduate students volunteer their time and skill sets to provide holistic care to the Honduran community members. Typically, the brigade consists of 40 – 50 participants. Each brigade day, 300 patients are assessed and treated. While prescriptions are being filled, adults and children attend “charlas,” or educational presentations about personal health and hygiene to reduce the furtherance of certain illnesses and diseases. Throughout the academic year, the brigade members organize various fundraisers to raise money to purchase necessary medications and brigade supplies. Of the donations received in the past, the brigade has taken 50 – 100 pillowcase dresses each year, for the last three years, to donate to young girls in Honduran communities and local orphanages supported by Global Brigades efforts. This year the brigade is set to take place June 1 – 7 with 47 brigaders prepared to provide free medical and dental attention. If you are interested in supporting the efforts of the IWU Global Brigade, or if you are a healthcare provider that is interested in joining the brigade for future years, please contact the IWU Global Brigade at [email protected].
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YOUTH GROUP
Bake Sale
Oklahoma is calling our name! St. Mark’s Youth group will be travelling to Oklahoma in July of 2014 for their mission trip. In order to raise funds towards the trip, we will sponsor a monthly bake sale on the 2nd Sunday of each month which is also happens to be the Sunday the youth volunteer for Hospitality. We have always appreciated the support of our members and look forward to serving many of you with baked goods and coffee!
The dates of the sales will be:
June 8 July 13
BBQ Fundraiser
St. Mark’s Music Ministry wishes to extend a huge thank you to all the volunteers and diners that helped make our annual BBQ fundraiser a success. Our drive thru is legendary and the many scrumptious desserts make dining in very popular. The annual fundraiser helps us to purchase large non-budgeted items for our music ministry. Thanks to everyone’s help we raised $1,500. Out of the money raised, $150 will go to the capital reserve fund. Thank You! Below is a list of our awesome volunteers:
WORSHIP & THE ARTS
Music Academy Summer Term
The Summer Term for St. Mark’s Music Academy starts on June 2nd. Registration forms are located on the studio window ledge in the Narthex. The Academy offers dedicated and qualified instruction in private music lessons for the following instruments: Piano, Clarinet, Voice, Drums, Guitar, French horn, Violin, and all beginning band instruments. Please contact Academy Director Kristin Young, [email protected] and 9630) 897-6891 ext. 16, with any questions. All registration forms need to be turned in to the church office by May 30th.
Bev Anderson Deb Arcilla Ally Bartell Sheryl Campen Merry Carey
Dylan Ferrier Nicole Ferrier Jill Fox Jim Franck Zoe Frank
Don Friend Matthew Gorney Michelle Gorney Mindy Gorney Deb Haddad
Sue Hilderbrand Tracy Hipp Gregg Jackman Dotty Johnson Keri Komorn
Rece Komorn Fred Krueger Doug Ludwig Denny Matile Sandy Matile
Dinah Meyers Vicki Meyn Terry Pieart Beth Powell Gianina Sally
Giovanni Sally Jenny Sally June Schoof Katie Ulrich Kristin Young
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NURSING THE SPIRIT
If I can be of assistance to you or someone you know, please call me at (630) 897-6891, ext. 23.
Jean Clementz, RN
Presence Mercy Medical Center
Faith Community Nurse at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Men’s Health Month
Silent Health Crisis: “There is a silent health crisis in America...it’s a fact that, on average, American men live sicker and die younger than American women.” Dr. David Gremillion, Men’s Health Network
Part of the reason for this health gap is that men don’t take care of themselves as well as women do. Men are more likely to engage in unhealthy behavior, and less likely than women to adopt preventive health measures. Men are less likely to have health insurance, more likely to work in dangerous occupations, and often put off going to the doctor even when they really should go. As a result, men die younger and in greater numbers of heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and many other diseases.
Prevention: More than half of these premature deaths are preventable. Below is a summary of important steps men can take to improve the quality and length of their lives:
Eat a varied diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains,
and low-fat foods. Be especially careful to limit cholesterol
intake and avoid saturated fats.
Moderate exercise for 30 minutes five times a week, or
vigorous exercise for 20 minutes three times a week.
Protect yourself from the sun.
Maintain a healthy weight.
Drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water per day.
Limit alcohol to two drinks per day.
Recognizing Symptoms: When a warning light flashes on the car dashboard, most men usually take the car to the shop. But when warning lights flash on their body, most men don’t (or won’t) notice. Here are a few flashing lights you should look out for:
Changes in bowel or bladder habits. This can be an indication of prostate or bladder problems, and blood in the urine is a
common indicator of kidney problems. Do you get up five times a night to go to the bathroom? That could be a symptom of an
enlarged prostate, a common condition among men as they get older.
Impotence or erectile dysfunction. Most of the time, erectile problems are caused by an underlying health problem, such as
diabetes, clogged arteries, or high blood pressure.
Persistent backaches, changes in the color of urine or stool, obvious changes in warts or moles, unusual lumps,
recurrent chest pains or headaches, bleeding that won’t stop, nagging cough, unexplained weight loss, and extreme
fatigue can all be symptoms of other serious health problems.
Depression. Although women may be more likely to attempt suicide, men are four times more likely to succeed. Because men
are reluctant to ask for help and may try to hide their depression, loved ones or friends may recognize the symptoms sooner
than they do. These may include acting overly anxious, having trouble sleeping, complaining of feeling sad, “empty” or help-
less, engaging in unusually risky or reckless behavior, or losing interest in hobbies or other pleasurable activities.
For more information and resources on men’s health speak with your health care provider and visit
www.menshealthnetwork.org
“Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance.”
Proverbs 1:5
Don’t smoke, and minimize your exposure to second-hand
smoke.
Know your family history and discuss it with your doctor.
If you are over 40, get a baseline PSA (prostate specific anti-
gen) test and monitor this periodically with your doctor.
Practice safe sex.
Wear a seatbelt whenever you’re in the car, and a helmet
when on a motorcycle or bicycle.
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EQUAL EXCHANGE
History of Coffee in Peru
This month we conclude our series on coffees offered by the Coffee Project at St. Mark’s in association with Equal Exchange, a fair trade roaster who procures their beans from farmer cooperatives in coffee growing regions of the world. Our focus this month is on Organic French Roast Coffee which we will be selling for fifty cents off the regular price during June. Coffee beans from Peru are one of the components in this rich blended coffee.
Peru is located in Western South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Chile and Ecuador with a total area of 496,000 sq mi, about three times the size of California and about the same shape. Peru's climate is highly diverse, ranging from tropical in the east to dry desert in the west and from temperate to frigid in the Andes Mountains. The different climates closely match Peru's primary geographic regions including a western coastal plain, the high and rugged Andes in the center, and the eastern lowland jungle of the Amazon Basin.
Coffee production came to Peru in the 1700s. After two centuries, the heirloom typica variety still comprises 60 percent of the country's exports. There are more than 110,000 coffee growers in Peru, most of whom are indigenous to these landscapes and speak Spanish as a second language after their indigenous tongue. The average land-holding farmer lives on two or three hectares, hours away from the comforts of electricity and running water. Peru’s coffee exports account for two percent of both the national economy and the global coffee supply. Peru is quickly building a global reputation for producing traditionally cultivated, shade grown, high quality Arabica beans.
Peruvian coffee farmers' landholdings are small, and the country's typical micro-wet-milling operation is even smaller. From May to September, farmers pick ripe cherries and carry them to hand pulpers and wooden fermentation tanks. This tradition of micro-wet-milling has protected Peru's water resources from the devastating effects of river-polluting pulping factories. After processing their coffee, most farmers hike their beans by foot or mule into the nearest town—a trip that can take anywhere from thirty minutes to eight hours. On Saturdays, the plaza of the closest town becomes a buying and selling station for the surrounding remote coffee growers. Farmers sell their coffee and buy goods for their homes before heading back up the mountainous foot trails. An unfortunate--but all too common--experience at these buying and selling plazas is the arrival of only one buyer. This dramatically decreases the price paid to farmers for their coffee. With no personal warehouse space and only unreliable, expensive collective storage in town, farmers generally have no option but to accept lower prices.
During the last decade, Peru’s smallholder cooperatives consolidated their movements and provided a more organized and rewarding opportunity for tens of thousands of smallholders who were once subjected to the exploitive trading practices explained above. An estimated 15-25 percent of Peru's smallholders now belong to cooperative organizations. These cooperatives have linked with international Fair Trade and organic networks to stimulate their growth. Working together with partners like Equal Exchange, Peruvian smallholder cooperatives quickly became the second largest suppliers of Fair Trade certified coffee after Mexico and one of the world's top organic producers. The higher prices offered through these certified and specialty markets have strengthened cooperatives and offered at least some price premiums to farmers. The more direct market access has also helped four Fair Trade Certified co-ops establish themselves among Peru's largest 21 coffee exporters. Cooperatives have invested these price premiums and many donations from international development agencies into building infrastructure for improving coffee quality, processing and exporting, training farmers in their transition to certified organic production and social development projects. The significant differences that farmers experience go well beyond better prices received at the farm. The differences are about being organized and developing a collective sense of identity through participation in their cooperatives, about the ability to own and control their means of production, and about the shared learning process through trainings and farmer exchanges. One farmer shares her reflections, “Before there were no trainings. But now they tell us about the roles of men and women. You learn to value yourself. You learn about participation.”
Source: http://www.equalexchange.coop/history-of-coffee-in-peru
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FELLOWSHIP & M INISTRY
Rummage Sale It’s that time of year again, we will be having our rummage sale on: Friday, June 20th, 9am – 2pm and Saturday June 21st, 9am – Noon. We will be collection items on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 4 – 7pm. Please contact Debbie Friend at: (630) 892-6616 to make any special arrangements. If you have furniture, we will sell it if you can deliver it. Sorry, no pick-ups. We also do not need beds, TV’s used paint supplies, VCR’s, VHS movies, or incomplete toys/games. Please see the Bulletin Board in the Narthex for more info and details.
Newsletter Submission Information
Submissions for the weekly Courier are due each Wednesday by 2pm for that weekend’s publication. Submissions for the July Vineyard are due by 2pm on Wednesday, June 11th. Submissions will be added in the order in which they are received. Early entry of your submissions is welcomed!
Please email articles for the Vineyard and Courier to Nicole Ferrier at: [email protected] or place handwritten articles in her mailbox. If you have any questions please email or call Nicole at: (630) 897-6891 ext. 27.
June 2014 Photos Needed!
If you have 2014 photos from any St. Mark’s ministry or event that you would like included in our
publications, website, or at next year’s “Year in Review”, please email them to: [email protected]. We are hoping to collect photos monthly to keep our publications up to date and the photos organized for the Year in Review. Please contact Pr. Brian or Nicole Ferrier if you have any questions.
Adult Fellowship Meeting If you are interested in doing something new, please consider attending an adult fellowship event. We meet once a month and do something different each month. Any adult is welcome to attend.
We will be traveling to Lake Geneva, WI on Thursday, June 26th to take the U.S. Mailboat Tour around Geneva Lake. We will leave St. Mark's at 7:15am, so that we can board the boat at 9:30am as a group. Lunch will be at Sprecher’s. The cost for lunch and the boat trip is $40.09 per person, which includes tax and tip. Please be aware that iced tea, coffee, and Coca-Cola products are free refills,
however if you would like Sprecher’s Gourmet Root Beer than only one serving is included in the price. Please sign-up at the Welcome Center and indicate your food choice. In addition, please also let us know if you’d be available to drive to Lake Geneva. The sign-up deadline is June 8th
THANK YOU Thank You Dennis and I both want to sincerely thank the pastors and members of St. Mark’s for the hospital visits, many cards and get-well wishes, and dinners we received in our recent time of need. We were so coordinated that we each had procedures done at the same time but not at the same hospital! Looking back, it seems we drove our families crazy. Anyway, we are now on the mend and want to acknowledge our gratefulness. ~Pam & Denny Beallis
Outreach Thank You
The Outreach Team would like to thank the dedicated people who feed the hungry at PADS.
Thank You We would like to thank Pastor Pat, Kristin Young, and any other members or staff at St. Mark’s who assisted with the funeral service for Marcel "Pete" Joy on May 1, 2014. It was exactly the funeral service we wanted for him, respectful and dignified. The Funeral Lunch Team did a great job serving the luncheon afterwards. Thank you to anyone who provided the many delicious desserts. With much appreciation, Tim & Janet Joy and Family
June Calendar 27 South Edgelawn Drive Aurora, Illinois 60506
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Phone: (630) 897-6891 Fax: (630) 897-4842 Web: www.stmarksaurora.net
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1
DOUGHNUT & COFFEE CONNECTION
9:00a Worship
10:30a Worship
2:00p Branke Recital
4:30p Hawkins Recital
2
MUSIC ACADEMY SUMMER TERM
BEGINS
8:00a Life Line Screening
7:00p Naomi Circle - Peggy Shields
3
1:00p Staff Meeting
6:30p CDC Graduation
4
10:00a Bread Wrappers
5
6
6:30p Al-Anon
7
PENTECOST
5:00p Worship
8
PENTECOST
COFFEE SALES
YOUTH BAKE SALE
9:00a Worship
9:00a Reception of New Members
10:30a Worship
10:30a Graduation Recognition
11:45a Council Meeting
12:00p Bike Blessing
9
6:30p Banner Team
6:30p Rollingwood Colony Meeting
10
1:00p Staff Meeting
11
10:00a Bread Wrappers
12
6:30p Girl Scout Meeting
13
6:30p Al-Anon
14
4:15p Blood Pressure Screening
5:00p Worship
15
DOUGHNUT & COFFEE CONNECTION 9:00a Worship
9:45a Blood Pressure Screening
10:30a Worship
16
9:00a Ruth Circle
10:30a Spiritual Journaling
17
1:00p Staff Meeting
18
10:00a Bread Wrappers
19
20
9:00a Rummage Sale
6:30p Al-Anon
21
9:00a Rummage Sale
8:15a Habitat for Humanity
5:00p Worship
22
9:00a Worship
10:30a Worship
23
9:00a Lydia's Piecemakers
24
1:00p Staff Meeting
25
10:00a Bread Wrappers
7:00p Hope Circle
26
7:15a Adult Fellowship - Lake Geneva
Boat Ride
27
ALUMINUM CAN COLLECTION
6:30p Al-Anon
28
5:00p Worship
29
9:00a Worship
10:30a Worship
10:30a Prieboy Baptism
30
June Calendar Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
DOUGHNUT & COFFEE CONNECTION
9:00a Worship
10:30a Worship
2:00p Branke Recital
4:30p Hawkins Recital
2
MUSIC ACADEMY SUMMER TERM
BEGINS
8:00a Life Line Screening
7:00p Naomi Circle - Peggy Shields
3
1:00p Staff Meeting
6:30p CDC Graduation
4
10:00a Bread Wrappers
5
6
6:30p Al-Anon
7
PENTECOST
5:00p Worship
8
PENTECOST
COFFEE SALES
YOUTH BAKE SALE
9:00a Worship
9:00a Reception of New Members
10:30a Worship
10:30a Graduation Recognition
11:45a Council Meeting
12:00p Bike Blessing
9
6:30p Banner Team
6:30p Rollingwood Colony Meeting
10
1:00p Staff Meeting
11
10:00a Bread Wrappers
12
6:30p Girl Scout Meeting
13
6:30p Al-Anon
14
4:15p Blood Pressure Screening
5:00p Worship
15
DOUGHNUT & COFFEE CONNECTION 9:00a Worship
9:45a Blood Pressure Screening
10:30a Worship
16
9:00a Ruth Circle
10:30a Spiritual Journaling
17
1:00p Staff Meeting
18
10:00a Bread Wrappers
19
20
9:00a Rummage Sale
6:30p Al-Anon
21
9:00a Rummage Sale
8:15a Habitat for Humanity
5:00p Worship
22
9:00a Worship
10:30a Worship
23
9:00a Lydia's Piecemakers
24
1:00p Staff Meeting
25
10:00a Bread Wrappers
7:00p Hope Circle
26
7:15a Adult Fellowship - Lake Geneva
Boat Ride
27
ALUMINUM CAN COLLECTION
6:30p Al-Anon
28
5:00p Worship
29
9:00a Worship
10:30a Worship
10:30a Prieboy Baptism
30