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170th Anniversary Celebration Join us as we celebrate the 170th anniversary of Lyonsville Church! The church was founded by 18 charter members on May 14, 1843. We will celebrate with worship and an anniversary lunch on Sunday, May 19. The worship service is at 10:00 a.m., with the lunch following. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to the church office at lyonsville@sbcglobal.net or (708) 246-1255.
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 Blood Drive
Thank You! Thanks to everyone who participated in the blood drive we held in cooperation with the Highlands Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, May 8! We are hoping to have our next blood drive in the fall. Watch here for more details as the time approaches. To learn more about donating blood and Lifesource Blood Bank, visit their website at www.lifesource.org sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
Labyrinth Walk Saturday, May 25, 4-6 p.m. A labyrinth is a winding path, laid out in an intricate and beautiful design. Although it looks like a maze, it is actually just a single path, with no wrong turns or dead ends, that leads from the outer edge through a series of turns to the center. Although labyrinth designs have appeared in many different cultures for thousands of years, it is believed they first appeared in Christian churches about eight centuries ago. At that time, it was common for Christian believers in Europe to make pilgrimages to the Holy Land where Jesus had lived. During the middle ages when the crusades made travel to Jerusalem dangerous, labyrinths were laid out in several Christian cathedrals in Europe, as places where pilgrims could go and make a spiritual pilgrimage in safety through the winding paths of the labyrinth. Our labyrinth, which is painted on the floor of our church Fellowship Hall, is based on the design of the great labyrinth laid in stone in the floor of the cathedral in Chartres, France. Although they fell into disuse in recent centuries, there has been a rediscovery and renewal of interest in labyrinths as ways to pray and connect with God's Holy Spirit. Walking a labyrinth can be a surprisingly powerful experience. Come and give it a try! You can come and go as you wish -- it usually takes about 30 minutes to walk the labyrinth at a relaxed pace. Wear comfortable clothing, and perhaps good socks if you would like to walk without shoes. Future labyrinth walks are tentatively planned for Saturdays, August 24, October 19, and December 7, 2013, 4:00-6:00 p.m. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Pet Blessing
We will again celebrate the companionship of our animal friends with a Pet Blessing on Saturday, June 8, 11:00 a.m. Bring your pet(s) for a blessing for health and happiness, and as a sign of God's unconditional love for us. Donations of pet food or cash will be accepted for the Hinsdale Humane Society. Watch for us as we march in the LaGrange Pet Parade on June 1! (Image courtesy of www.DailyClipArt.net)
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