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GraceVine Published by Grace Lutheran Church E.L.C.A. 501 Valley Park Drive Libertyville, Illinois 847/367-7050 Fax 847/367-7062 Email: [email protected] Website: gracelutheranlibertyville.org January/February 2014 In our lives, it would be nice to think 2014 will be an improvement over 2013. At this time, it seems everyone talks about New Year’s Resolutions, one resolution hopefully is that we will let God in our life and trust Him more. But really the idea of a resolution may be flawed. To change one’s self is more difficult, it takes time, commitment, faith and not just a statement. New Year’s Day can be a procrastinator’s dream. “Why start now, when I can wait until New Year’s Day.” New Year’s Resolutions can set people up to fail more than succeed. It’s much easier to quit if it’s a once a year commitment. “Ah, I blew it. Back to my old ways.” We often forget that there are 365 days in a year. 365 days to allow God to make a difference in us and for us to make a difference for others. On some of those days you’ll do better than others. But it’s important to recognize, it’s not all or nothing. It’s a journey. One day, one choice at a time. So if you are setting a New Year’s Resolution here’s some advice: First, that we commit each day to God and His plan for us. Second, it’s great to have an end goal, but don’t get so caught up in the past or future that you lose sight of the present. Blessings to all for a wonderful year that is full of the Peace, Hope, Love and Joy, that God alone can bring to each of us. “The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26 One Day, One Choice at a Time.

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Email: [email protected] Website: gracelutheranlibertyville.org

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In our lives, it would be nice to think 2014 will be an improvement over 2013.

At this time, it seems everyone talks about New Year’s Resolutions, one resolution hopefully is that we will let God in our life and trust Him more.

But really the idea of a resolution may be flawed. To change one’s self is more difficult, it takes time, commitment, faith and not just a statement.

New Year’s Day can be a procrastinator’s dream.

“Why start now, when I can wait until New Year’s Day.”

New Year’s Resolutions can set people up to fail more than succeed. It’s much easier to quit if it’s a once a year commitment.

“Ah, I blew it. Back to my old ways.”

We often forget that there are 365 days in a year. 365 days to allow God to make a difference in us and for us to make a difference for others.

On some of those days you’ll do better than others. But it’s important to recognize, it’s not all or nothing. It’s a journey.

One day, one choice at a time.

So if you are setting a New Year’s Resolution here’s some advice:

First, that we commit each day to God and His plan for us.

Second, it’s great to have an end goal, but don’t get so caught up in the past or future that you lose sight of the present.

Blessings to all for a wonderful year that is full of the Peace, Hope, Love and Joy, that God alone can bring to each of us.

“The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.”

Numbers 6:24-26

One Day, One Choice at a Time.

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THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON NEW YEAR’S EVE AND NEW YEAR’S DAY

CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS Volunteers are needed to help take down the Christmas decorations/tree in the Sanctuary on Saturday, January 11 at 9:00 a.m. Many hands will help make the task go faster. Thank you! ANNUAL BUDGET MEETING will be held on Sunday, January 26 following the 10:00 a.m. Worship Service. There will be ONE SERVICE ONLY that day at 10:00 a.m. Please mark your calendars. WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY will resume on Monday, Jan-uary 6 at 7:00 p.m. in Café Grace. We will be doing the second part of Beth Moore's “Daniel”. Beginning Febru-ary 24, we will do "Between a Rock and a Grace Place" by Carol Kent. Please join us!

Upcoming Events Staff Gordon Cavers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pastor

[email protected]

Cheryl Horgan . . Administrative Assistant [email protected]

Phyllis Cavers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Contemporary Worship Ministries

[email protected]

Jeff McClurg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Family Life and Children’s Ministries

[email protected]

Wendy Haase . . Choir Director, Organist

Michele Moras . . . . . .Choir Accompanist

Sarah McAuliffe . . .. .. .Preschool Director 254-5820

Eva Balogh . . . . . .Maintenance Engineer

Church Council Renee Denault . . . . . . . . . . . …..680-8238 President, Outreach

Gary Ringham . . . . . . . . . . . . ....367-8917 Vice President, Building & Property

Mike Quist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367-4910 Secretary, Worship Life

Judy Bridges . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .231-6515 Treasurer, Financial Management

Cara Doherty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..362-3352 Growth In Faith

Mike Marabella . . . . . . . . . . . ….984-2319 Congregational Life

Jon Vold. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . ...604-9235 Social Ministry

Volunteer Coordinators Tom Dorow. . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . Lectors and Communion Assistants

Carole Karlenzig . . . . . . . . . . . . .Greeters

Craig Schander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ushers

Renee Denault . . . . . . . Welcome Center

Nicole Gay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nursery

Grace Lutheran Church 501 Valley Park Drive

Libertyville, Illinois 60048 847-367-7050

[email protected]

gracelutheranlibertyville.org

GROWING WITH GRACE PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION for 2014-2015

Registration for Grace members,

current students, and alumni begins on

Tuesday, January 21 at 8:30 a.m. in Café Grace

Open Registration for the community,

begins on Tuesday, January 28 at 8:30 a.m. in Café Grace

Don’t delay – classes fill quickly!

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WOMEN OF GRACE GAME NIGHT

Join us on Friday February 21 in Café Grace for Game Night. We will have a variety of games to play, snacks to eat and fellowship to enjoy. Our rain/snow date will be the following Friday, February 28. The fun begins at 7:00 pm. If you would like to help plan this event please contact Carole Rasmussen. Your help is always appreciated.

SAVE THE DATE - On May 30 and 31, the Women Of Grace will attend a retreat at Lutherdale Bible Camp in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. More details will be announced later.

FAITH AND FELLOWSHIP NIGHT CHICAGO WOLVES VS. ABBOTTSFORD HEAT

Fellowship Night includes: Complementary Fun Fest for all Wolves fans, featuring games for all ages,

from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the Skyline Room. (adjacent to the Allstate Arena Box Office)

Pregame fireworks and laser show.

Exciting Wolves Hockey Postgame Fellowship Assembly with Chicago Wolves Players!

Any questions or transportation needs, contact Jeff McClurg, cell #224-715-9280

Upcoming Events

Coming this February - Watch for dates and details in upcoming

Announcements

Saturday, February 22 at 7:00 p.m. Allstate Arena Rosemont, Illinois

Tickets are TBA

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We Care and We Share

COOL FOOD Pantry continues to serve record numbers of visitors each month. In November, COOL served food to MANY individuals with 4242 served at East and 1625 served at Pantry West. That represents an increase of 761 guests served as compared to the same period in 2012. Pantry East served 633 more guests than last year in November and Pantry West had an increase of 128 individuals.

2013 Giving Tree For the 2013 giving season, $1,010 in gift cards were collected from Grace members and donated to COOL Transitional Housing. We thank everyone for their generosity!

Re-use A Shoe Recycling Campaign From February 23 through March 23 used athletic shoes will be collected for recycling. Please remove any excess dirt/dried mud and any metal parts before placing them in the collection bin located in the library area. NOT accepted are sandals, boots, water “socks”, dress shoes, or flip-flops. (Please recycle gently-used shoes by donating to charity). The soles will be recycled into track and playground surfaces through a program with Nike and SWALCO. See more information on the SWALCO website: http://www.lakecountyil.gov/swalco/Programs/Reuse-A-Shoe.htm. Contact Renee Denault with questions: [email protected] or 847-680-8238.

Turn Hunger Into Hope With Your

Own Two Hands!

We invite you to join us for Feed My Starving Children Packing Sessions in the upcoming months. Grace Lutheran Church is scheduled for the following Fridays: January 3 (8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.), February 7 and March 14 (6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.). If you would like to volunteer, visit the FMSC website at volunteer.fmsc.org/.

P.A.D.S. is in need of the following items: New socks, underwear, t-shirts, and gently worn shoes. Please give your donations to Jeff McClurg.

COOL Food Items of the Month January - Peanut Butter

February - Breakfast Items

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2013 COOKIE WALK Thanks to numerous dedicated bakers, the Annual Grace Lutheran Church Cookie Walk was an overwhelming success! More than 35 volunteers baked over 8,000 cookies and worked tirelessly for weeks leading to the December 7 event.

While we are not counting pounds gained, we are counting more than $2,700 raised thanks to the charitable efforts of our Congregation and Community. Thank you to all those who helped make this event a great success!

Noteworthy

Grace Lutheran Church Men's Group hosted the Men's/Kid's Pancake Breakfast

on Saturday, December 14. 40-50 men and kids enjoyed a delicious meal and

fellowship together.

A good time was had by all.

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Noteworthy

Our Grace Family . . .

Our Deepest Sympathies to:

Connie LeJeune in the death of her dear friend and former husband, John LeJeune who

passed away on November 3 .

Gary & Roberta Ringham in the death of Roberta’s brother, Alan who passed away on

November 18.

We welcome through Holy Baptism:

Jillian Mary Govorchin, daughter of Pete & Kate Govorchin

Jack Timothy Evans, son of Jeff & Ashley Evans, grandson of Tim & Joanne Douglass

Jenna Kae Fischer, daughter of Eric & Julia Fischer, granddaughter of Ed & Jan Fischer

We congratulate Bonnie Larson on the birth of her grandson Bryce Gregory who was born

in November.

WINTER WEATHER may sometimes cause events at church to be cancelled. A phone tree has been established for you to receive notifications of church closings.

NURSERY HELP NEEDED – If you would like to be a part of the Nursery Volunteer Team for Sunday mornings, please contact the coordi-nator, Nicole Gay at (847) 362-5654 or [email protected].

2014 OFFERING ENVELOPES are available pick up in the Narthex. Beginning Monday, January 6, they can be picked up in the church office.

PRAYER CONCERNS For current Prayer Concerns, please let Cheryl in the office know and they will be printed in the bulletin for one month. Those that we have been praying for, we continue to do so through the Prayer Ministry.

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Grace Youth News

CONFIRMATION CLASS

resumes Sunday, January 5, 2014.

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Growing With Grace Preschool

TERRIFIC TWOS, TREMENDOUS THREES, FABULOUS FOURS, & ANIMAL ADVENTURES

Terrific Twos, Tremendous Threes, Fabulous Fours, & Animal Adventures

Happy New year to all! We had a great 1st semester and look forward to a super 2nd semester. We kick off the New Year with Registration for the 2014-2015 school year! Registration for Grace members, current and alumni families begins January 21. Open Registration for the Community begins January 28. Please help us spread the word about Growing With Grace. Word of mouth is our best marketing tool.

February 1 will be our 3rd Annual GWG Family Event. We are thrilled to host Jim Gill at 10:00 a.m. for a Rockin’ and Rollin’ Family Concert. All are welcome to attend.

We will learn about the virtue of Patience at Chapel with Mr. Jeff in January. The virtue for February is Love. We will sing “Jesus Loves Me” and learn about God’s love for all of us.

The Terrific Twos will be learning about Winter and Snow. They will do some fun wintry activities and crafts. A new unit on Sports will be introduced so get ready to be on the move. The focus in February will be on Valentine’s Day and Love. The children look forward to Pajama Day and a “Teddy Bear Pic-nic” too.

The Tremendous Threes will be busy! Their themes in January are Winter/Snow and Nursery Rhymes. Take cover during the indoor “snowball fight”, and will Humpty Dumpty’s egg break when dropped off a block tower? The themes in February are Healthy Habits, Teeth, and Nutrition, and also some Olympic activities. It is always fun to go on a field trip across the street to the dentist - Dr. Zizic. They will begin their Dinosaur unit in late February.

“The Greatest Show On Earth” - Welcome to the Fabulous Fours Big Top. The Circus comes to GWG in late January. The students make costumes and play all of the parts - from the clowns, to strongmen, tightrope walkers, lions and more. The acts will dazzle and amaze you! February kicks off the Olympics unit - we will train some amazing athletes and pass the Olympic torch. They will begin their Five Senses unit at the end of the month.

The Threes and Fours classes will have in-house enrichment visits from: Miss Jean – Discover Science, Miss Beth – Yoga, and Miss Ginger – Music in the Box.

Animal Adventures kicks off the year with Polar Adventures. We will brave the Arctic tundra and learn about many polar animals: polar bears, penguins, arctic fox and more. Brrrrr.

Sarah McAuliffe - Director

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Wednesday, January 1 NEW YEAR’S DAY OFFICE CLOSED NO PRESCHOOL Thursday, January 2 NO PRESCHOOL 7:00 pm CHATT Friday, January 3 NO PRESCHOOL Mansfield/Diller Wedding Rehearsal 6:00 pm Feed My Starving Children Packing Session at FMSC Bldg.—Lib. Saturday, January 4 1:30 pm Mansfield/Diller Wedding

Sunday, January 5 NAME TAG SUNDAY 8:30 am Traditional Worship with Communion 10:00 am Contemporary Worship Gathering with Communion Children’s Ministries 7:00 pm Confirmation Monday, January 6 PRESCHOOL 7:00 pm Women’s Bible Study (Café Grace)

Tuesday, January 7 PRESCHOOL 11:00 am GLC Staff Meeting 12:30 pm Service Workshop 5:30 pm PADS 6:30 pm Winchester Bingo

Wednesday, January 8 PRESCHOOL 7:00 pm Bookmarks

Thursday, January 9 PRESCHOOL 7:00 pm Outreach (Café Grace)

Friday, January 10 PRESCHOOL 6:00 pm Brownie Troop #40001 (Fellowship Hall)

Saturday, January 11 8:30 am Men’s Breakfast (Lamb’s Farm) 9:00 am Undecorate Sanctuary Sunday, January 12 8:30 am Traditional Worship 10:00 am Contemporary Worship Gathering Children’s Ministries R.O.C.K. (Bagels By The Book) 7:00 pm Confirmation

Monday, January 13 PRESCHOOL 7:00 pm Women’s Bible Study (Café Grace)

Tuesday, January 14 PRESCHOOL 11:00 am GLC Staff Meeting 1:30 pm Afternoon Bible Discussion

Wednesday, January 15 PRESCHOOL

Thursday, January 16 PRESCHOOL 11:30 am OWLS (Café Grace) 5:30 pm Brownie Scouts #40160 (Fellowship Hall) 7:00 pm CHATT

Friday, January 17 PRESCHOOL

Saturday, January 18

Sunday, January 19 8:30 am Traditional Worship with Communion 10:00 am Contemporary Worship Gathering with Communion Children’s Ministries 7:00 pm Confirmation

Monday, January 20 MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY NO PRESCHOOL 7:00 pm Council (Café Grace) 7:00 pm Women’s Bible Study (Narthex)

Tuesday, January 21 PRESCHOOL 8:30 am Preschool Registration (Café Grace-for Alumni & Church Members) 11:00 am GLC Staff Meeting 12:30 pm Service Workshop Wednesday, January 22 PRESCHOOL 7:00 pm Prayer Shawl (Narthex)

Thursday, January 23 PRESCHOOL 5:30 pm Daisy Scouts (Fellowship Hall) 7:00 pm GABBRS

Friday, January 24 PRESCHOOL Saturday, January 25

Sunday, January 26 ANNUAL BUDGET MEETING ONE SERVICE ONLY 10:00 am Blended Worship Service Children’s Ministries 7:00 pm Confirmation

Monday, January 27 PRESCHOOL 7:00 pm Women’s Bible Study (Café Grace) 7:00 p.m. Preschool Board Mtg. (Narthex)

Tuesday, January 28 PRESCHOOL 8:30 am Preschool Registration (Café Grace-for Alumni & Church Members) 11:00 am GLC Staff Meeting 1:30 pm Afternoon Bible Discussion

Wednesday, January 29 PRESCHOOL

Thursday, January 30 PRESCHOOL

Friday, January 31 PRESCHOOL

January 2014 at Grace Lutheran

Grace Lutheran Church 501 Valley Park Drive, Libertyville IL, 847-367-7050 [email protected] www.gracelutheranlibertyville.org

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Saturday, February 1 9:00 am GWG Preschool Family Event (Café Grace-Sanctuary) Sunday, February 2 NAME TAG SUNDAY 8:30 am Traditional Worship with Communion 10:00 am Contemporary Worship Gathering with Communion Children’s Ministries 7:00 pm Confirmation Monday, February 3 PRESCHOOL 7:00 pm Women’s Bible Study (Café Grace) Tuesday, February 4 PRESCHOOL 11:00 am GLC Staff Meeting 12:30 p.m. Service Workshop 5:00 pm PADS 6:30 pm Winchester Bingo Wednesday, February 5 PRESCHOOL 11:30 am Libertyville Women’s Club (Café Grace) Thursday, February 6 PRESCHOOL 7:00 pm CHATT Friday, February 7 PRESCHOOL 6:00 pm Brownie Scouts #40001 (Fellowship Hall) 6:00 pm Feed My Starving Children Packing Session at FMSC Bldg.—Lib. Saturday, February 8 8:30 am Men’s Breakfast (Lamb’s Farm) Sunday, February 9 8:30 am Traditional Worship 10:00 am Contemporary Worship Gathering Children’s Ministries R.O.C.K. (Bagels By The Book) 7:00 pm Confirmation

Monday, February 10 PRESCHOOL 7:00 pm Women’s Bible Study (Café Grace) Tuesday, February 11 PRESCHOOL 11:00 am GLC Staff Meeting 1:30 pm Afternoon Bible Discussion Wednesday, February 12 PRESCHOOL 7:00 pm Bookmarks Thursday, February 13 PRESCHOOL 7:00 pm Outreach (Café Grace) Friday, February 14 PRESCHOOL Saturday, February 15 Sunday, February 16 8:30 am Traditional Worship with Communion 10:00 am Contemporary Worship Gathering with Communion Children’s Ministries 7:00 pm Confirmation Monday, February 17 PRESCHOOL 7:00 pm Council (Café Grace) 7:00 pm Women’s Bible Study (Narthex) Tuesday, February 18 PRESCHOOL 11:00 am GLC Staff Meeting 12:30 p.m. Service Workshop Wednesday, February 19 PRESCHOOL

Thursday, February 20 PRESCHOOL 11:30 am OWLS (Café Grace) 5:30 pm Brownie Troop #40160 (Fellowship Hall) 7:00 pm CHATT 7:00 pm GABBRS Friday, February 21 PRESCHOOL 7:00 pm Women of Grace Game Night (Café Grace) Snow Date 2-28 Saturday, February 22 7:00 pm Wolves Faith and Family Night Sunday, February 23 8:30 am Traditional Worship 10:00 am Contemporary Worship Gathering Children’s Ministries 7:00 pm Confirmation Monday, February 24 PRESCHOOL 7:00 pm Women’s Bible Study (Café Grace) Tuesday, February 25 PRESCHOOL 11:00 am GLC Staff Meeting 1:30 pm Afternoon Bible Discussion Wednesday, February 26 PRESCHOOL 7:00 pm Prayer Shawl (Narthex) Thursday, February 27 PRESCHOOL 5:30 pm Daisy Scouts (Fellowship Hall) Friday, February 28 PRESCHOOL 7:00 pm Women of Grace Game Night (Café Grace) Snow Date

February 2014 at Grace Lutheran

Grace Lutheran Church 501 Valley Park Drive, Libertyville IL, 847-367-7050 [email protected] www.gracelutheranlibertyville.org

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Worship Schedule for January and February 2014

FEBRUARY JANUARY

1/5 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship with Holy Communion

1/5 10:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Gathering with Holy Communion, Nursery and Children’s Ministries

1/12 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship

1/12 10:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Gathering, Nursery and Children’s Ministries

1/19 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship with Holy Communion

1/19 10:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Gathering with Holy Communion, Nursery and Children’s Ministries

1/26 10:00 a.m. ONE SERVICE ONLY! — ANNUAL BUDGET MEETING Blended Worship Service, Nursery and Children’s Ministries

2/2 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship with Holy Communion

2/2 10:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Gathering with Holy Communion, Nursery and Children’s Ministries

2/9 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship

2/9 10:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Gathering, Nursery and Children’s Ministries

2/16 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship with Holy Communion

2/16 10:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Gathering with Holy Communion, Nursery and Children’s Ministries

2/23 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship

2/23 10:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Gathering, Nursery and Children’s Ministries

501 Valley Park Drive, Libertyville, IL 60048 847/367-7050 [email protected]

www.gracelutheranlibertyville.org

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