tidings june, 2015 · walk for hunger: the greater chicago food depository's 29th annual...
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Phone: 773.267.1666
www.iplc.org
IPLC Office [email protected]
SERVICE SCHEDULE 8:30 am Worship in the Chapel
9:15 am Sunday School, Adult Study,
Parenting group, coffee
10:30 am Worship in the Sanctuary
STAFF
Rev. Erin Bouman
Dawn Benson Church Secretary/Bookkeeper [email protected]
Roger Bingaman Dir. Of Music/Office Manager/Tidings
Editor [email protected]
Dwan Buetow Praise Worship Coordinator [email protected]
Chris Richard Director of Ensemble
Phil Bole Custodian: [email protected]
Darcie Wadycki [email protected]
Nancy Hall [email protected]
Co-volunteer Sunday School
Coordinators
CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL
Eleanor Barrett Phil Bole
Sarah Clausen Sue Geisler
Jan Glure Nancy Hall
Sharon Iverson Ginia Jahrke
Eleanor Kepp Richard Koehler
Larry Lundquist David McKenzie
Bill Sherlock Lee Stein
Sandra Stumme Darcie Wadycki
COUNCIL PERSON EMERITUS
Lloyd DaMask Gordon Johnson
Richard Wielock
Spiritual Reconstruction by Pastor Erin Bouman
Scaffolding is up, but it can be hard to see what’s happening on the gym, at
least to my eyes. I admit that building construction is not my line of work. For example, for some time I’ve been vague on just what a parapet is, even though it is
included on the list of things that need to be fixed on the Gym. Parapets and other parts of the project are part of a larger endeavor for which we’ve embarked on a
capital campaign. All of this is much at the fore front of church activity these past
months. I learned more about the work at a recent progress meeting with the
contractor and members of our Property Team—a team that is doing so much these
days! The meeting was held in the gym. The contractor laid out the drawings and described the work. He pointed to the section of the drawing where it shows the
roof—in particular, where the walls meet the roof. I hadn’t paid much attention to this part of the gym before. In fact, while looking at the gym from the street you
might not even realize that there’s a half wall that rises up above the roof at its
edges. This, it turns out, is a parapet. The term finally clicked for me when I thought of castles, which also have parapets, behind which people stand and shoot
arrows, or dump boiling oil on people who approach. We headed outside the gym. The workmen on the roof did not bombard us
with weaponry, or with scalding liquid—though the contractor did sheepishly
apologize and tell them to shush, as one worker yelled at another worker, with gusto, in Polish.
We climbed a ladder to the top of the roof to take a closer look at the work.
Up there, up close and at that level, it is clear they’ve been doing A LOT. You can see, for example, how the bricks were deteriorating, how the mortar was crumbling.
Many, many damaged bricks have been removed. In their place, crisply-edged new bricks are being inserted. The workmen lay these new bricks in with the precision
and nonchalance of an artist. Up there, it is stunning to see what a lot of broken
mess has been taken away, and how they are building something new upon that which is still stable.
It’s too bad more people can’t see this, I thought. There’s such a lot of important work being done on the gym, but it’s hard to know, unless you are looking
from on high.
And then I wondered—church being my line of work—is that how it is with God and us? Is that how it happens, the reconstruction that is worked in us by the
power of the Spirit? Certainly, on the ground, to the casual eye, church people don’t
look all that different. Being baptized, being a member of a faith community, coming to worship can seem like, look like, maybe even feel like, not all that much
is happening. But from up high, from God’s point of view, all this broken mess is being removed, and good things are being put in its place. As we confess our sins
and receive absolution, God clears away all our faults and failures, all the ways that
we let one another and God down. Then, as we come to the Lord’s Table, our very souls are being rebuilt. We’re given the
power to live as stable, able people of God.
God gives us all this—gives us the foundation of faith, and builds us up with
love—but it takes the eyes of hope to see it. By God’s grace, not just for the
gym, but in us, and for us, reconstruction
happens.
TIDINGS from Irving Park Lutheran Church
June, 2015 The 42nd Volume, chapter 6
Commitment Sunday Thanks! Thanks to all who helped
make Commitment Sunday, May 17th such an exciting day. Thanks to the businesses that donated the food, which was
delicious, (grilled sausages from Best Chicago Meats, courtesy of a Titan’s boys basketball parent, Tony McHale, and trays of
mastaccioli and bread from La Villa). Thanks to the
congregation members to brought salads, beverages, and desserts. Thanks to those who decorated, grilled, and cleaned
up afterwards. Thanks to the raffle prize winner who raised yet more money with a silent auction. And very special thanks
to all of who have contributed to our campaign so far! Every
gift of every amount is a blessing, and an investment in our future – and we are well on our way! Our total campaign goal
is $500,000 and as of the end of May, the total congregational
commitment is 450,00, plus over $22,000 in support from friends and fundraisers. There are still other members of the
congregation and friends of IPLC whom we hope will be part of this—it would be wonderful to have 100 percent
participation in this campaign. As the scaffolding on the gym
goes up our outreach continues. We look forward to Celebration Sunday, June 28.
Celebration Sunday, June 28th Join us for the final tally and
a great day of celebration! If you have not yet had a chance to
be part of our Capital Campaign, you can do so right up until June 28th (but it would be GREAT to hear from you before
then….) Join us that Sunday for festive 9:30 worship and a
coffee and cake reception afterwards.
Summer Coffee & Fellowship Time After Worship Stick around after the 9:30 worship service in summer for fellowship
and a treat. We’ll gather together in Victory Hall—and some
weeks outdoors! MANY dates are still available for people to sign-up as Coffee Time hosts. Be part of it! Stick around after
worship and volunteer to provide the treats one Sunday. To sign up, contact Lee Stein [email protected].
Magic Mushroom –Spaces Available For 40 years, the Magic Mushroom Children’s Summer Program has been
serving the community by providing superior summer
enrichment activities for children ages 3 years through sixth grade. The five day-a-week, half-day program is anchored in
the church with traditional bible school studies and enhanced with a wide variety of arts and crafts. Pain, clay, sculpture,
and collage are but a few areas that the children may explore.
Music is an integral part of the program and incorporates both rhythm activities and song. Physical education classes meet
twice each week. Field trips are held on Fridays, this year
with outings to Lincoln Park Zoo, Maggie Daley Park and a theater production to be held right here at IPLC. Magic
Mushroom is a well-rounded program that gives structure to your child’s morning, but allows for more relaxed summer
family afternoons. So join us—and tell your neighbors,
friends, and grandkids about it! To register, pick up a form in the back of church or go to www.iplc.org
Piano and Music Appreciation Sunday is June 7 There
will be lots of music featuring our refurbished Steinway. The
worship team asks everyone to wear very colorful clothing and men wear bow ties. There will be a reception following. A
special offering will be taken to help cover the cost of our professional singers.
Summer Worship Schedule: Worship is at 9:30 am (no Chapel service)
Coffee & Fellowship time afterwards
Sunday School Leaders Thank You Brunch May 31st
Sunday School teachers & leaders are invited to a brunch on
Sunday, May 31st, after worship at the parsonage. We’ll
celebrate your teaching ministries and get your feedback on
the year. Thank you for your vital ministry with and to our children!
Walk for Hunger: The Greater Chicago Food Depository's
29th Annual Hunger Walk will be on Saturday, June 20th. This walk is one of Irving Park Community Food Pantry's
biggest fundraisers of the year. If you'd like to make a
donation or would like to participate in the walk, please contact Lee Stein at 312-608-1465 or [email protected].
More information to come!
June in the Library There are so many things to celebrate in
June – Father’s Day, Graduations, Flag Day but the one the Library will be celebrating is …the beginning of summer!
School is out and now you have more time for reading for fun or reading in preparation of next school year. New books for
all ages have been added recently. For Sr. High students, there
are ACT/SAT study books in the Sr. High Sunday school class. Check out the Family section for fun activity ideas.
Stock up on books as the library will be going on vacation in
July!
IPLC Women’s Book Club The May selection enjoyed by
all was So Big by Edna Ferber. It was interesting to see
Chicago through the eyes of someone in the late 1800’s. We
had an interesting discussion about what is beauty, family and the role of women at the time. It was an easy read or watch
movies written by Ferber Giant and Showboat. So that you can begin your summer vacation reading,
the June selection is The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler, the
July selection is The Valley of Amazement by Amy Tan and the August selection is And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled
Hossein (also author of The Kite Runner, if you’re a fan).
Most books are found at the public library but you need to plan in advance to reserve them. Happy Reading!
Jonna Brodersen will be on vacation in August and needs a cat
sitter. Please contact her at [email protected]
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AROUND THE IPLC COMMUNITY
THE END OF ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SUNDAY SCHOOL YEAR
Sunday School finished up another successful year on Sunday May 17th with the children singing a medley of songs they learned this year at the 10:30 worship
service. Attendance awards were presented by Nancy Hall to Ruth Bouman and Geo Monroe for one absence during the Sunday school year, Garrett Brodersen for three
absences, Rio Wojtkiewicz for four absences, and Gus Bowers, Jessie Bowers, Ethan
Stein and Emma Stumme for five absences. Congratulations to these faithful students. Thanks to the following persons who so ably served as the children’s teachers:
Sandra Stumme, Rebecca Haneberg, Maggie Pulex, Nancy Hall, Carmen McKenzie,
Roberta Bole, Jill Hjelmgren, Darcie Wadycki, Tim Bouman, John Van Essen and Deann Sherlock. Sunday School would not be as vibrant as it is without them. Special
thanks to Garrett Brodersen for his wonderful piano accompaniment each Sunday and to Pastor Bouman for her weekly presence at Sunday School and her energetic
musical instruction that started each Sunday school morning worship time.
HERE'S LOOKING AT YOU, EDUCATIONAL BUILDING For Tidings readers young and old, and mostly for those who haven't been to 4057 N. Harding recently, we thought you might
enjoy a few recent photos of our venerable Educational Building.
These photos are especially intended for those who haven't climbed the steps to the balcony in many years or lined up a free-throw recently. We hope you enjoy the photos. See construction photos on the next page.
--Ralph Greenslade
The balcony hasn't been in use for quite some time.
Thousands have participated in activities at the IPLC Educational Building.
The view from center court.
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This stage has been the scene of hundreds of productions.
CONSTRUCTION IS UNDERWAY
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Magic Mushroom and
Irving Park Fine Arts Committee Present
“Tales of Olympus” July 17th
Magic Mushroom children’s summer program and the Irving Park Fine Arts
Committee will present “Tales of Olympus” on Friday, July 17th at 10:00 a.m. “Tales of Olympus” presents Greek mythology as told by gods and goddesses with the help
of a modern day boy. This exciting musical will take youngsters of all ages to Mt.
Olympus and back, with song, dance, costumes and sets.
The performance will be held at Irving Park Lutheran Church, 3938 W. Belle Plaine (at Harding Ave.). The show is free of charge, but donations will be accepted gladly.
American Eagle Productions, a Chicago-based theatre company specializing in
children’s classics, created the show.
Magic Mushroom children’s summer program serves the Irving Park neighborhood with a superior summer enrichment program for children aged 3 years through 6th
grade. The program is sponsored by Irving Park Lutheran Church.
The Irving Park Fine Arts Series is celebrating its 21st season of bringing high quality, professional musical and theatrical events to the Irving Park neighborhood.
Carlson Community Services, a 501c3 neighborhood not-for-profit, sponsors the
program. For information, contact Liz at [email protected] or 773.398.6766.
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Assisting Minister Communion Assistant 6.7 Dwan Buetow Lee Stein, Sandra Stumme, Fred Glure
6.14 Lee Stein Sue Geisler, Dwan Buetow, Roberta Bole 6.21 Jan Glure Sharon Iverson, Fred Glure, Sandra Stumme
6.28 David Hall Sue Geisler, Larry Lundquist, Holly Van Essen
Lectors Greeters
6.7 Sharon Iverson Yaz Ebeid, Rich & Grace Wielock
6.14 Bill Sherlock Richard Koehler, Dwan Buetow 6.21 Lee Stein Donna DaMask
6.28 Dawn Benson Roberta Bole, Gerard & Nancy Curtis
Acolytes Tellers
6.7 Dallas Brodersen Darcie Wadycki, Sandra Stumme
6.14 Kenton Keiser Lee Stein, Nancy Hall
6.21 Gabriel Neff Eleanor Kepp, Christopher Richard 6.28 Joshua Van Essen Lee Stein, Bill Sherlock
Important Dates 6.7 10:45 am Executive Committee
6.8 7:00 pm Council
6.11 6:00 pm Music Department Party at the Johnson’s 6.15 12:30 pm Miriam Circle
6.18 7:00 pm Book Club at Sue Geisler’s 6.28 9:30 am Magic Mushroom staff installation
6.28 10:30 am Step Up Now Celebration Sunday
Check the bulletin or iplc.org for calendar updates.
PARTNERS IN WORSHIP JUNE BIRTHDAYS 1 Paul Helgeson
3 Melinde Madsen
3 Michael Monroe 3 Deann Sherlock
7 Kristin Kocolowski 7 Ethan Stein
8 Elmer Haneberg
8 Judy Nelson 8 Doris Peterson
9 Guenter Grunst
9 Benjamin Pulex 11 Jill Howard
15 Yaz Ebeid 17 Arthur Davis
17 Thom Smith
17 Michael Stamp 18 Karen Frank
18 Diana Romo 20 Dolores Speaker
21 Emily Wheeler
22 Nathen Johnson 22 Chris Richard
22 Judy Sviatko
23 Dennis Holmquist 25 Ruth Bouman
25 Jill Hjelmgren 25Jason Siffring
28 Abram Stumme
29 David McKenzie
JUNE ANNIVERSARIES
6.1.96 Lee & Mitch Stein 6.5.05 Kristina & Joey Crook
6.5.66 Sandra & John Stumme
6.18.60 Rich & Grace Wielock 6.21.69 Candy & Don Hamilton
T I D I N G S From Irving Park Lutheran Church
3938 W. Belle Plaine Ave.
Chicago, IL 60618-1997
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