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Poppourri January 2018

JANUARY 2018 PREACHING AT A GLANCE

Sunday, January 7 – Epiphany Sunday (Baptism of the Lord) with Holy Communion Rev. William “Bill” Obalil Preaching Sermon Title: A Holy "Maybe" Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, 16 Sermon idea: God is often portrayed as the great keeper of cosmic order. But the story of the magi reveals God as the great disruptor of history.

Sunday, January 14 – Mission Sunday - Packing Cookies forthe Night Ministry in Chicago Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46 Speaker: Sally Mydill Worship Leader: Pastor Betsy Evans Ingstrup Video: Night Ministry (Glowing Forward)

Sunday, January 21 – Third Sunday After the Epiphany (Laity Sunday) Celebrating the lay people’s ministry at Prince of Peace and beyond. Speaker: Judy Pohlman (Lay Delegate Northern Illinois Conference) Worship Leader: Pastor Betsy Evans Ingstrup

Sunday, January 28 – Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany (Recognition of 2017 Outgoing Officers and Installation of 2018 Officers) Sermon Title: “Come, Follow Me!” Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23 Synopsis: God calls ordinary people, who have open minds and willing hearts to obey God’s will. The first disciples were not given guarantees that their lives would be easier once they follow Jesus. But they still gave themselves to faithful discipleship. Why? They saw something in Jesus that was inviting, trusting and worth giving their lives for, for the sake of the work of the kingdom. What do we learn from this passage today? Jesus chose those who are willing to obey the call.

Prince of Peace UMC mission statement: ”Serve God and Transform Lives”

Prince of Peace UMC Welcome Statement

Believing in God’s inclusive love, we welcome all into full participation

in the congregation, regardless of age, ability, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation,

gender identity, faith background, family configuration, or socioeconomic status.

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A NEW YEAR’S NOTE FROM PASTOR CERNA…

• Tuesday, January 23 - 10am-3pm • Thursday, January 25 - 10am-12noon; 2pm-3pm • Friday, January 26 - 10am-3pm

• Tuesday, January 30 - 10am-3pm • Wednesday, January 31 – 3pm-5pm • Thursday, February 1 - 10am-12noon; 2pm-3pm • Friday, February 2 - 10am-3pm

Happy New Year, Everyone!

I trust you all had a wonderful Christmas celebration with your family. I pray for a wonderful new beginning for you and your family and for our church.

I'd like to thank all the outgoing 2017 officers of the church, and welcome those who are returning and new officers in 2018. You’ll find the list of these new and returning officers under the 2018 Lay Leadership Roster on pages 3 and 4 of this newsletter. Those members whose name are listed under 2020 are serving in 2018, again in 2019, and then finally, again in 2020.

There are some committees where we still need people to serve. One of those that is critical to our church’s smooth functioning is the Board of Trustees, which is co-chaired by George Evans and Matthew McGregor. If you’re passionate about buildings and grounds, this is the right committee for you. Also, we’re looking for people who are very enthusiastic and enjoy fundraising to join our Stewardship Committee chaired by Karen Briskey. If you love working with children, we’re looking for people to join our Children’s Ministry Committee chaired by Ann Robert. If you’re interested in serving on any committees, or if you have any comments, please talk to or email me. I would love to talk to you.

Prince of Peace is blessed to have wonderful officers each year. Many of you have been on your committee(s) for just about a year, and others have been serving for several years. No matter how long or short a time you’ve been a part of your committee, we appreciate you.

As for our committee chairs, thank you for accepting the responsibility to lead one or more committees. As a chairperson, you are now a member of the Church Council, the highest ranking committee of our church, the one that makes important decisions about our congregational life and ministry together.

The Church Council is chaired by Betsy Boswell, and the first meeting in 2018 will be on Tuesday, January 9, at 7:15pm in the church sanctuary. At the Church Council meeting, every committee leader is expected to give a report or update about their committee's activities or plans. If you are not able to attend the Church Council meeting, it is your responsibility as the chair to ask someone to represent you and your committee.

The committee chairpersons have a lot of responsibilities. I will be available to meet with the chairs or members of the committees to clarify issues about your roles and your committee's goals. Although I will be on Renewal Leave January 1-21, I’m listing here some dates that I'm available to meet with you individually or as a group for an hour at the church:

Please email me with your proposed meeting time, so I can schedule our time together.

In closing, I would like to invite you to church on Sunday, January 28, at the 9:30am Worship Service. We will be recognizing our outgoing 2017 officers and installing you, our 2018 church officers, that day.

Thank you. I look forward to working with you in 2018. God bless everyone!

Grace and peace,

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PRINCE OF PEACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH LAY LEADERSHIP (NOMINATIONS) PRELIMINARY REPORT 2018

Updated DECEMBER 12, 2017 (Names with an asterisk (*) were added after the Charge Conference on November 27, 2017)

CHURCH COUNCIL

Board of Trustees: George Evans & Matthew McGregor – Co-chairs

Staff-Parish Relations Committee: Tammy Miller - Chair

Lay Leadership - Chair by the Pastor

Finance Committee: Clark Miller – Chair

Stewardship: Karen Briskey-Cranmer - Chair

Communications: Judy Pohlman - Chair

Chairperson Betsy Boswell

Secretary Charlie Waite

Lay Leaders Clark & Tammy Miller

Treasurer Martha Baur

Financial Secretary Charlie Waite

Conference Lay Delegate Judy Pohlman

Membership Secretary Patti Aparo

2018 2019 2020

Ursula Carlson Don Claypool

Mary Ann Loveall Mark Demzien

Clark Miller

2018 2019 2020

Dave Carlson Judy Pohlman Gina Cline

Linda Elsner Mark Demzien

Kathy Pratt

Linda Trigg

Joan Witt

2018 2019 2020

Allie Cline Gina Cline

Judy Pohlman Mark Demzien

Myrtle Klauer

LaVerne Carlson Charlie Waite Matthew McGregor

Martha Baur – Treasurer Clark Miller – Finance Chair/Lay Leader

Charlie Waite – Financial Secretary Judy Pohlman – Conference Lay Delegate

Betsy Boswell – Church Council Chair Matthew McGregor – Board of Trustees Co-chair

Gina Cline – Member at Large Doris Lawson – Auditor

Tammy Miller – Staff-Parish Chair Carol Bachus – Bookkeeper

George Evans – Board of Trustees Co-chair Patti Aparo – Membership Secretary

Pietro “Pete” Barbanente – Social Media Jo Anne Martin

Betsy Boswell – Event Publicity Judy Pohlman – Video/Photography/Graphics

Matthew McGregor – Website & Email Coordinator

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LAY LEADERSHIP (continued)

Hospitality Committee: Barbara Moore - Chair

Patti Aparo Gina Cline

Betty & Orville Brown Erlene Collins-Browning

Steve & Melody Canak Colleen Killam

Sylvia Oehl Judy Pohlman

Marilyn Wilkerson Cornelia Shoffner

Jo Willard

Memorial Committee: LaVerne Carlson - Chair

Donna Wade Doris Lawson

Jo Anne Martin Shirley Caudle

Joyce Chapman

Mission Outreach: Betsy Boswell & Judy Pohlman – Co-Chairs

Betsy Boswell Mary Ann Loveall

Gloria Burzynski Phil Loveall

Allie Cline Susan Rizzo

Marci Evans

Champions for Children: Tom Holden & Kathy Pratt-Holden – Co-chairs

Youth Ministry: Mike & Connie Wysocki – Co-chairs

TBA

Worship Committee: Lead by the Pastor

Brian Tredup - Music Co-Director/Guitarist Judy Gulbransen – Music Co-Director/Accompanist

Tammy Miller Judy Pohlman

Myrtle Klauer Pastor Betsy Evans Ingstrup

Social Action Committee: Marci Evans – Chair

Betsy Boswell Frank & Sandy Abbate

Melody Canak Susan Rizzo

Mary Ann Loveall Sally Mydill

Emily Mydill

Children’s Ministry: Ann Robert - Chair

Gina Rybinski*

Malinda Larkin* Chris Stapleton*

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December 14, 2017

Thank you for your outstanding support of Prince of Peace thoughout the last few years. With your support we have been able to satisfy our Conference Apportionment for several years in a row. We also have accomplished Mission-related tasks, including Youth Mission Trip and community services for the needy.

Prayerfully, I hope we may continue to glorify the Holy Trinity with our contributions. To date there are 51 Pledging Units, totaling $126,870.00 for the year 2018. Thank you to all who have pledged.

If you have not submitted your 2018 Pledge Card, it's not too late to do so. 2018 Pledge Cards are available on the church lobby tables, or you can call the Church Office to mail one to you. Thanks again for your generosity.

Peace be with you during this Holiday season. Charlie Waite Financial Secretary

PASTOR CERNA IS ON RENEWAL

LEAVE

In The United Methodist Church, renewal leaves are granted to pastors who have served at least seven years

under appointment. The Book of Discipline encourages churches to grant these seasons of renewal to hard-working pastors, not so they will do special projects or undertake studies, but to spend time reconnecting with God during an extended Sabbath time. Pastor Cerna, with the support and encouragement of Bishop Sally Dyck and the rest of the Northern Illinois Conference Cabinet, our Elgin District Superintendent Darneather Murph-Heath, and the POP Staff Parish Relations Committeeand Church Council, will have six weeks of renewal leave in 2018.

Pastor Cerna will be on the first half of her renewal leave from January 1 through January 21. The second half will be taken sometime in the spring.

For pastoral emergencies during this time, the Rev. David Lagos-Fonseca at Our Savior's UMC in Schaumburg will cover for her. He can be reached at 815-474-1870.

For pastoral issues and concerns not of an emergency nature. Pastor Betsy Evans Ingstrup will be on call.

The church building and grounds will be under George Evans’ charge.

As usual the church office will be open Tuesdays through Fridays, from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Call Carole Davenport at 847-439-0668 or email her at office@popumc.com for general church questions or if you want email notifications sent to the church about members’ and friends’ need for prayer and announcements.

Pray for Pastor Cerna during her time of rest and renewal, that she may be refreshed and her faith may be deepened.

New Members

Svetlana, Kate, and Kilpatrick Johnson joined Prince of Peace UMC on Sunday, December 3, 2018. Welcome to our church family!

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2018 Tickets will be on sale beginning in January

Adults $25 Children 5-12 yrs $10 Children under 5 free

Proceeds to benefit to the Youth Summer Mission Trip

Interested in performing? Contact Judy Gulbransen or Brian Tredup Other Information? Contact Mike & Connie Wysocki (847) 891-2069

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Christmas Memories & Words of Thanks

I'd like to say a big "Thank you" to all of the kids and teenagers who performed so well in the Christmas pageant. They put in a lot of hard work rehearsing and did a fantastic job. I also appreciated all of the help I received from Tammy Miller, Ann Roberts, Janice Such, and Betsy Boswell. I hope everyone enjoyed the performance and its message that Jesus never changes and is always relevant to our lives.

Malinda Larkin 2017 Pageant Director

Children’s Christmas Pageant December 10, 2017

Lydia Circle met on December 14th to wrap gifts

for the Adopt-A-Family program. As is their tradition they also had a Christmas Cookie Exchange.

Thank you for your sweet generosity, Lydia ladies, all year long!

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More Christmas Memories & Words of Thanks

Christmas Musical Presentation December 17, 2017

The Chancel Choir

Judy Gulbransen and

Brian Tredup Music Co-Directors

POP Alive Band

The Christmas Giving Tree For the Children of ChildServ

Thanks to everyone who participated in this year’s Christmas Giving Tree. All of the tags on the Giving Tree were taken and returned (on time!) attached to an array of clothing, toys, games, books, puzzles and gift certificates that insured that the ChildServ children were not forgotten. Just imagine the joy on the faces of these children when they opened these thoughtfully chosen presents. We hope you experienced a sense of joy this Christmas as well.

Mission Outreach

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Update from your POP Social ACT!ON Committee

Helping to make the world a better place

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only

love can do that." -- The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

In honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, we will be preparing baggies of cook-

ies after a short worship service on Sunday January 14, 2018. Cookies will be provided, but if

you would like to donate store-bought cookies, please place in the box in the lobby. Any fla-

vor without nuts is welcome, but chocolate chip, sugar, and oatmeal are the most popular.

The cookies will be distributed to the homeless through The Night Ministry. This 41-year old Chi-

cago-based organization works to provide housing, health care and human connection to

those struggling with poverty or homelessness. There are about 25,000 youth and young adults

without housing in Chicago, with 32% to 40% identifying as part of the LGBTQ community. The

POP Lending Library will feature books on homelessness and those living in poverty.

Plastic #6 cups are now accepted by Terracycle. These are Solo-type cups of any brand,

size, or color. Just place your empty rinsed cups in the Terracycle bin, along with your other

unrecyclables, such as empty toothpaste, deodorant, and

cosmetic containers.

Here’s another place to recycle your electronics year

‘round: eWorks, 1201 Estes Street, in Elk Grove Village. Not on-

ly does this help the environment, it provides employment op-

portunities for people with disabilities.

Get you reusable water bottles, now in green. Reusable

bottles are better for the environment than disposable water

bottles and the imprint indicates that “We Welcome All.” Get yours for only $5 and show that

Prince of Peace cares about people and the Earth. Just ask Marci Evans, Pastor Cerna, or

members of the Social Action Committee for your bottle.

At the November Charge Conference, DS Murph-Heath described the work of The Com-

mission on a Way Forward which was established at the 2016 General Conference to exam-

ine and possibly revise paragraphs in the Book of Discipline concerning human sexuality, and

to explore options for the unity of the church. The Commission has provided three options,

each model based on one or more core values. To learn more about the options, see http://

www.umc.org/news-and-media/bishops-uphold-values-of-mission-unity-space-contextuality-

in-interim-repor Pastor Cerna will provide more information as it becomes available.

Coming events: For Black History Month Pastor Cerna has invited Bishop Ivan Hartsfield of

Faith Covenant Fellowship Ministry to speak on Sunday February 4th, and our very own Erlene

Collins-Browning to speak on February 18th. To celebrate the 3rd anniversary of becoming a

Reconciling Congregation, Anna Voinovich will speak on March 18th. Anna is a student at

Garrett Evangelical Seminary and is currently serving an internship at Barrington UMC. Bishop

Sally Dyck visits us on Earth Sunday, April 22, 2018. Prior to the Bishop’s visit, Pastor Cerna will

lead a Lenten study on the Bishop’s book A Hopeful Earth: Faith, Science, and the Message of

Jesus. A copy is available in the Social Action Lending Library in the lobby.

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ECO-TIP of the Month

Brought to you by the POP Social ACT!ON Committee

The winter season is in full force as we enter the new year. As the burden of snow and ice become a daily hassle, here are a few tips for making your snow and ice removal less damaging to our soil and water resources.

If you are using a chemical ice melt, be sure to read the ingredients rather than the sweeping claims advertised on the front of bags. Most importantly, avoid sodium chloride.

There are many salt-free options out there!

Consider the neighborhood dogs and find pet-friendly ice melt. If it’s qualified to be pet friendly, it’s also much better for our soil and water quality.

Lydia Circle will not meet during January and February. Watch for a March meeting announcement later in 2018.

Lydia Circle

A very special thank you to all our

friends at POP for your prayers,

concern and good wishes for Jim

during his surgery and recovery.

Also thanks to Pastor Cerna for her

ministry and visits and to Lydia

Circle for the lovely warm prayer

shawl. We appreciate what you

have done and are blessed to be part

of POP.

Jim & Peg Abbott

date thank you for

2017 November 30 A monetary donation of $24.

2017 November 16 10 bags of food and a monetary donation of $40.

2017 October 30 A generous donation of food collect-ed from the Interfaith Council Food Drive.

2017 October 26 Donation of one box of chicken thighs, one box of chicken breasts, and a monetary donation of $40.

Thank You notes have come from

Elk Grove Presbyterian Church Food Pantry

The Bob Lawson Living and Giving Community Garden

Did you know: by the end of the 2017 season the garden had donated more than 175 pounds of produce to local families in need?!

2018 Goals: Amend the soil Increase the food pantry garden yield Add some beds for local families to grow their

own produce Increase the number of volunteers Provide education on organic gardening

Get a brochure in the church lobby. See the sidebar for information about our January 4th workshop at the Elk Grove Village Library.

Look What’s Growing On! Elk Grove’s Community Garden Project & Hands-On Workshop

Thursday, January 4 from 7pm to 9pm Register—call the library for information

Interested in community gardens? Learn how a group of Elk Grove residents got together last summer to start a garden to benefit local food pantries. Find out what happened, future plans for the garden, and how you can get involved. Let us know what you’d like to see in a community garden project!

After a short break for refreshments we’ll start our hands-on workshop. Learn the steps to successful composting with a close-up demonstration, and make your own seed tape for your home garden.

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LITERACY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICTS 214 AND 211

Training for New Tutors will take place January 26 or 27, 2018.

The Read to Learn Adult Literacy Program is looking for volunteers for the upcoming Spring 2018 semester. The program provides FREE Adult classes in reading and writing as well as individual tutoring in the same subjects. For more information and to fill out an oonline application, visit ce.d214.org/readtolearn or call 847-718-7724.

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Team Players Wanted ... Northern Illinois Conference Summer Staff 2018

The Outdoor & Retreat Ministries (ORM), is a ministry of the Northern Illinois Conference of

the UMC. ORM provides Camp & Retreat experiences at two locations: Reynoldswood Chris-

tian Camp on the Rock River in Dixon, Illinois, & Wesley Woods Retreat Center on Geneva

Lake in Williams Bay, Wisconsin. (We are an equal opportunity employer.)

Camps Reynoldswood & Wesley Woods need Christian Summer Associates to fill the follow-

ing paid positions: Counselors, Lifeguards, Aquatics Directors, Shift Cooks, Kitchen Assistants,

and Maintenance Helpers. We are looking for committed Christians to share their faith, en-

courage youth and staff, and build friendships. These are Summer JOBS, not vacations--candidates will be expected

to work all summer long, including holidays--June 1 through August 12.

• Counselors must be 18 years of age by June 8, must have graduated from High School by June 8, and are ex-

pected to live on-site throughout the summer. Counselors will spend the majority of their summer in Reyn-

oldswood, but will also spend two weeks in Wesley Woods.

• Lifeguards may work through Labor Day if they desire. Lifeguards must hold a current Lifeguard certification, or re

-certify by June 8. May live on-site, but are not required to do so. Reynoldswood lifeguards supervise the swim-

ming pool & river canoeing. Wesley Woods lifeguards supervise lake swimming, canoeing, kayaking, pontooning,

paddle boarding, and gues t moorings on Geneva Lake.

• Aquatics Directors must be 21 years of age and experienced. Depending on the candidate’s experience, the posi-

tion could be responsible for both camps. May live on-site, but are not required to do so.

• Shift Cooks must hold Food Handlers certifications recognized by Lee County, Illinois (Reynoldswood), or

Walworth County, Wisconsin (Wesley Woods).

• Kitchen Assistants assist with food prep, serving, clean-up & dishwashing.

• Maintenance Helpers are needed May 1, 2018 through September 15, 2018.

APPLY ONLINE: www.niccamp.org/employment/

Important Youth Dates and Activities January 10: Confirmation Lesson

January 24: Dinner Prep/Decorations

February 3: Dinner setup starts at 12:30pm

Dinner served at 6pm

Clean-up after dinner till done

February 14: Ash Wednesday Service at 7pm

February 28: Confirmation Lesson

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February Poppourri articles & photos are due 11:00am Friday, January 26, 2018.

If you’re emailing your submissions, please send to both: POP Communications Committee at communications@popumc.com and The church office at office@popumc.com.

If you have hard copy to bring in, please observe the same deadline. Thanks!

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POPPOURRI

JANUARY 2018

Prince of Peace United Methodist Church 1400 Arlington Heights Rd. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-3893

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES 9:30 AM - Worship Service Rev. Cerna Castro Rand Cerna@popumc.com 847.439.0668 popumc.com