WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY CHURCH
A United Church of Christ
(708) 865-1282
Thirty-third Sunday In Ordinary Time
60th Anniversary of our Church
November 15, 2009 10:00 am
Welcome on behalf of our pastoral staff
Rev. Joseph E. Mills, III, Pastor 708/562-0759
Bev VanderVelde, Choir Director
Kathy Moore, Sunday School Superintendent
Joyce Kelstrom, Bell Choir Director
Rev. Godwin Kanaka Raj, Tamil United Church of Christ Pastor
Thank you for joining us this morning! If you want to learn about membership at Westchester Community, or would like a pastoral visit, please make note of it in the red fellowship pads located in each pew.
USHERS:Ray Zomchek, Pamm Zomchek, Hans Straube, Mary Straube, Betty Koenig, Sue Becerra, Howie Linville
ALTAR FLOWERS: In memory of Silvin and Ella Vita from the Lindstrom family
ACOLYTES: Ryan Hegarty and Ryan Ruiz
GREETERS: Charter members of our church
NURSERY: Susan Ruiz
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http://www.forministry.com/USILUCOFCWCCUW
Questions??? Email Carl Lindstrom at CarlJohnJr@yahoo.com or email our church at westcomchurch@hotmail.com
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WORSHIP SERVICE
(A time of silent preparation for worship)
“The Church has within her the power to assimilate
and transform the whole of humanity,
even to its deepest fibers, and it is her duty
and her wish to display this power to its fullest extent” - Y. de Moncheuil
(If you need assistance finding our Nursery, Or finding our Worship Assistance Hearing Aids, Please see one of the Ushers in our Narthex)
PRELUDE Bev VanderVelde & Joyce Kelstrom
“Faith Of Our Fathers” (Piano/Organ)
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WE CELEBRATE IN PRAISE #1
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”
AN INVOCATION Pastor Mills
The Lord’s Prayer (In Unison) - Please Use Debts/Debtors A SOLO—”Open The Gates Of The Temple” Meghan Kasanders, Soloist
A RESPONSIVE READING Ray Urbans, Leader
#646—”The Church”
THE GLORIA PATRI #623
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
And to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning,
Is now and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen, Amen.
A SPECIAL ANTHEM WCC Bell Choir
“A Festive Peal”
READINGS FROM GOD’S HOLY WORD Ray Urbans
From the Epistles: I Corinthians 3:10-15
p. 157, NT, Pew Bible
p. 239, NT, Large Print
From the Gospel: John 18:33-37 p. 107, NT, Pew Bible
p. 161, NT, Large Print
TIME FOR THE CHILD IN ALL OF US Pastor Mills
“Building Real Church”
CALL TO PRAYER #462
“Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us”
PASTORAL PRAYER
THE MORNING OFFERING
The Offertory WCC Bell Choir
“O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing”
The Doxology #625
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
The Dedication Of The Offering Ray Urbans
Announcements— by the Chair of the Board of Deacons
A SPECIAL ANTHEM WCC CHANCEL CHOIR
“Revelation 19,” LaValley/Schroeder
THE SERMON Pastor Mills
A PRAYER
WE DESIRE TO HONOR THE RISEN LORD #277
“The Church’s One Foundation”
A CHORAL BENEDICTION WCC CHANCEL CHOIR
“Bless This House,” Taylor/Brahe
POSTLUDE Bev VanderVelde & Joyce Kelstrom
“Onward, Christian Soldiers,” 4 handed piano
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+Large print Bibles, bulletins and hymnals available
*Those coming in late will be seated.
THIS SERVICE IS PATTERNED, WITH MINOR CHANGES, AFTER THE FIRST WORSHIP SERVICE HELD AT THE NIXON SCHOOL ON NOVEMBER 13, 1949
When entering/leaving, please be sensitive to our worship, especially during the time of prayer.
At The End Of Each Pew Is A Red Folder – please sign your name, and let us know if you are a visitor, or a member. We respond to all pastoral needs, and would love to have you on our newsletter list. Leave your address, phone number, or update.
HELP US DO A BETTER JOB WITH PRAYER REQUESTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: There is a stand in the narthex for you to write down prayer requests and announcements, or see Elaine Hempel. Thank you.
We need you. Please consider donating your love, passion and imagination to help our church remain strong. If you’re not already an officer or member of a church board or committee, we ask you to join one of them. Just sign your name on the board in the narthex. Questions? Just contact any of these Nominating Committee members: Carl Panek, Pamm Zomchek, Colleen Horek, Donna Wright, Mary Straube, Kathy Triska or Charles Marinier.
EVENTS FOR THIS WEEK THROUGH November 22
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time—Our Church’s 60th Anniversary
8:30 am Choir Practice—FFH
10:00 am Worship/60th Anniversary Luncheon to follow
12:30 pm Tamil UCC Worship
3:00 pm Beth Dickerson ordination at Union Hinsdale
7:00 pm Bible Study—Pastor Mills’ Office
Monday
7:00 pm Divorce Care
7:00 pm Sassy Stitchers
Tuesday
Noon Chamber Luncheon—Alpine Banquet Haus
6:00 pm Stewardship
7:00 pm Missions
7:00 pm Cub Scouts
Wednesday
9:30 am Westchester Health & Rehab—Bible Study
11:00 am Memorial Service at Lexington Square
6:30 pm Confirmation
6:30 pm AA—Library
7:00 pm Boy Scouts
7:30 pm Transitions
Thursday
8:15 am Lifeline Screening
5:30 pm Lifelink Annual Meeting—Downer’s Grove
7:00 pm Emotions Anonymous
7:30 pm Drum Circle
Friday
9:00 am Pastor Joe at Advocate CPE Consultation Com.
6:00 pm AA—S. Basement
Senior Youth Group Overnighter
Saturday
8:30 am Handbell Practice
Scouting for Food
6:30 pm Progressive Dinner
NEXT SUNDAY: Thirty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
8:30 am Choir Practice—FFH
10:00 am Worship/New Members received
12:30 pm Tamil UCC Worship
3:30 pm Eagle Scout Ceremony for Jay Mills/Joey Parenti
Please help us lead worship on Sundays. Please sign up on the liturgist calendar in the Narthex or call Brian Hart. Thanks!!
COME, LEARN, AND GROW WITH US!!!
The Sunday Evening Bible Study meets tonight at 7 pm.
The Wednesday Bible Study will meet each Wednesday, 9:30 am, at Mariner Health. We will meet November 18.
Faith Conversations will meet Sunday December 6.
PEOPLE AT THEIR HOMES:
Jan Monahan, Wayne Scharlach, Dan Poulos, Larry Haynes, Dorothy Letz, Kathy Loresch, Gary Kasanders, Phyllis Fojtik, Rev. Charlotte Nold, Marge Wanielista, Kim Powers, Martha Hovorka, Shirley Galanti, Mel Siska, Ruth & Herb Edelmann, Helen Wallace, Ed & Shirley Socall, Tom & Vivienne Buckert, Ralph Ruiz, Sylvia Hovorka, Elaine Klika, Pamela Martens, Jerry Kec, Patricia Ladner, Elaine Kelstrom, Ken Gardner, Jean Rowe, Evelyn Compton, Fran Wexelberg, Sean Tavernier, Rose Thezan, Mike Smith
IN IRAQ: Michael Roth, Josephine Gorman, Chaplain John Gibbons, Scott Johnson, Bryan Dudycha, Jim Chipman
PEOPLE AT LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES:
Mildred Sundwall—Manor Care Westmont; Dee Benson—Meadowbrook LaGrange; Lorraine Rook—Westbury Care Center; Frank Koncel– Beacon Hill; Eleanor Lyons – Westchester Health and Rehab. Center, Dorothy Letz – Lakewood Center, 14716 S Eastern Ave. Plainfield, IL 60544; Shirley Socall—Belmont Village, Steve Tomporowski – Portage, Wisconsin
FRIENDS TO KEEP IN PRAYERS:
Louise Barone, Valerie Carbonara, Carl Celestino, Ed Downers, Bret Fairve, John Guzzarde, Nina Hoffman, Bob Johnson, Elaine Kelstrom, Henry Koeck, Teri Koenig, Mary Kurzawa, Laura (age 22-cancer); Jonathan & Kyle Lighthiser, Joanne Locigno, Jack McDivett, Mary Meyer, Nancy Michalek, Ryan Monsen & family, Phillip Murphy, Ulla Rose, Rosebud, Krissy Ryan (please also keep baby Dorothy Catherine 6# 2 oz. in prayers), Dawn Smith, Audrey Strysick, Jeanne Turner, Rose Valentine, Cindy Watt
PEOPLE AT AREA HOSPITALS: Jenae Barrett—Central DuPage; Dick Widick-Providence Healthcare (formerly Resthaven); Howard Woltman—Manor Care Hinsdale
We grieve with member Janora Barlett in the death of her mother Ruth Barlett and the Tavernier family in the death of Shirley Zaviska.
Birthdays through November 22
11/16 Mindy Locigno, Matthew Feeney
11/18 Reagan Stanley, Brad Tade
11/20 Margaret Gregory, Barbara Sweazey
11/21 Donna Wright, Kathy Lindstrom, Karen Lindstrom, John Diaz Jr.
Anniversaries through November 22
11/16 Alice & Allen Meskan, 7 years
11/19 Charlotte & Alfred Schwass, 26 years
11/19 Wendy & Joseph Szerbinski, 15 years
2010 Calendars are coming out, so if or when you have extras please leave them in the Narthex, and I will take them to Hines Hospital for the Veterans. Thank you, Marge Nelson
Razzle Dazzle Cookie Exchange is Coming!!! December 12 noon to 3 pm. For further information, please call Esther Baricza 630/521-8497 or Sharon Ross 708/344-5306.
Christian Brothers Men’s Group
Game Night
November 18th Wednesday Meeting
At Ray Zomchek’s House
18 Kimberly
Oak Brook, IL
6:30 pm
Phone 630/734-9019 or
Cell 630/330-9623
Doers and Goers will go Christmas Caroling at Hines Veterans Hospital on December 12th. We will meet at church at 6:30 pm and carpool over to Hines Extended Care. Pizza to follow at Paul’s Pizza please let Jill Richmond or Marge Nelson know if you plan to attend.
Before and after worship Lynn Webb will be selling tickets for An Evening of Traditional Christmas Cheer 2009 with Sarah Van Drunen. The concert will be held here at WCC on Friday, December 11 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. For more information visit www.SarahVanDrunenMusic.com or call 888/897-SING
Youth Group—Our next Overnight is November 20-21. Come here Friday the 20th by 6:00 p.m.; we will go to Yorktown Mall to do Christmas shopping and go to a movie. Following we will work on ornaments for shut-ins for Christmas, and, of course, SuperTag!!! Bring money for shopping and a movie—night pizza will be on us!
Confirmands—Service Project forms are available on the Rose Room Door—also, we need the completed covenant/class policy sheets for several of you (parents/mentors need to sign it).
If you want to be added to a NEW Email notification list, please email the church westcomchurch@hotmail.com and let us know that you want email notification on events of the church. Please remember that if your email address changes, you are responsible to let the church know this. Thanks
The WCC Bell Choir rehearses each Saturday at 8:30 am in Fellowship Hall. Please consider joining us. The Bell Choir is open to anyone Junior High age and above.
The Youth are selling Entertainment Books, they have coupons which REALLY do save you money. The cost is $20; its amazing how quickly you get back your money by how you save, and it helps our Youth Group. Youth are in the narthex to sell you your book!!
St. John UCC needs canned sweet potatoes for their Thanksgiving Dinner. If would like to donate sweet potatoes, please leave them in the St. John’s Food Pantry box in the narthex. Thanks.
Please also keep Thanksgiving Day open, if you can, to come to St. John and help them serve meals that day.
Boy Scout Troop 73 of Westchester cordially invites you to attend an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Joseph Parenti and Joseph Mills today at 3:30 pm. The hour ceremony will take place in the sanctuary. Joe Parenti’s Eagle Project took place at St. John UCC. He completed major repairs to the men’s washroom at the church. Jay Mills Eagle Project took place here at WCC. He replaced the retention wall on the side of the church.
Will you help at St. John UCC for Thanksgiving as they serve meals to the poor and homeless? There are 3 shifts—9 a.m. to noon; noon to 3 p.m. and 3-6 p.m.—Sign up is on the Rose Room Door or call the church office!! Also if anyone would be willing to pick up some of our service men at Great Lakes Naval Base to join St. John’s UCC for Thanksgiving Dinner.
There will be a special project for the Sunday School children 11 and under following the December 13 Coffee Hour (Moms and Dads are welcome too). We will be making cookie houses for the holiday, please bring a clean cardboard orange juice carton, 1 container of white icing, and some candy doo-dads (M&M’s, peppermints, Hershey kisses, candy canes etc.) to share as decorations for our houses. When you are through you can take them home with you. We will also serve a lite lunch. Please RSVP to the church office if you are able to attend. Confirmands if you can help, you can count it as one of your service projects, sign up sheet is on the Rose Room door.
Our church’s Annual Remembrance Sunday will be held Sunday December 6 at our 10 a.m. worship. We will specifically remember people whose funerals were performed by our congregation; we will also gladly remember others; candles will be lighted in honor of all that Sunday. Please invite family and friends to this service of remembrance.
Our next Fish Fry will be Friday December 4, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Please sign up in the narthex to help. Also, please invited family and friends to attend!!
The Doers and Goers Progressive Dinner will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2009. As always we need people to host the main course or salads. If you are planning on attending, call Jan Monahan 630/571-0677 or Mary Straube 708/345-9156 for more information. The deadline for responses is Tuesday, November 17th.
When your group, board or committee has a meeting here at church, please lock the doors, after all in your group have arrived. We have been having people wandering around in the building during events and we would like to curb this. Thanks
2010 Calendars are available in the Narthex, compliments of Conboy Funeral Home. Please help yourself to a calendar, take one for a friend.
Community Circle will hold its Christmas Party on Monday, December 7th at 11:30 am at the Flame Restaurant in Countryside. The cost is $21. All are invited to attend (including men). A $10 grab bag will be held. For reservations please call Joan Sanek 630/323-6508 or Kay Ulicny 630/305-0401.
The Board of Parish Fellowship is planning a Memory Book for our Church’s 60th Anniversary. Please send to Colleen Horek any stories you would like included. You choose your own paper and we’ll combine the memories into a book. Also we’re planning a memory wall of old photos. If you are unable to attend but would like to share a memory or photo, please send them in, we will return your photos. Please submit photos with your name on the back and any additional info you would like to include to Colleen or anyone on the Board of Parish Fellowship.
Come and join the Thursday TERRORS (our morning repair, rehab group here at church) around 9 a.m.; if you choose, some of us meet at LePetite Café for breakfast around 8 a.m.
Cluster 4 announcement—Cluster 4 is our area UCC church group. Beth Dickerson of Union Church Hinsdale will be ordained on Sunday, November 15 at 3 p.m. Pastor Mills will be attending and is willing to drive you. Let him know.
