By Rev. Dr. Mike Nevling, Senior Pastor

Volume 27, Number 1 February, 2012

Burst into applause!

Carillon Pub l i shed by The V i l l age P re sbyter i an Church o f Nor thbrook

2012 Officers

Elders

Dan Herod Kay C. Nalbach David F. Nyren

Don Owen Karen Schlueter

Ann James

Deacons

Sally Carpenter Steven Donnelly

Tina Hoefer Chris Holmquist

Lori Kissner Joe Lee

Dick Mulhall Wendy Nichols Kathy Weber

Phyllis Zubulake

New Endowment Fund Officers

Jill Brown Richard Damisch

Pat Scherer

New Nominating Committee Officers

Neil Currie Pam Gibson

Mark Handzel Kathy Parker

Carol Rohrabaugh Craig Thurber

In the past decade there has been a resurgence of interest in a man by the name of Nikola Tesla. A Serbian-American born in 1856, Tesla went on to become a great inventor, best known as the one who invented the method of generating electricity by the means known as alternating cur-rent. Today, he is regarded as one of the greatest scientific minds of the past two centuries. A fascinating tale is told about Tes-la. It seems that during thunder storms, he would sit on a couch near a window in his house, staring outside. When lightening would strike, Tesla would burst into applause. All of his study and work in electric-ity made him keenly aware of the wonder that was happening before him. In what ways does your study, your prayer life, your experiences make you burst into applause at the wonders of God around you? Or does such simply pass you by? During the season of Lent that will begin on Ash Wednesday, February 22nd and will lead us to Easter on April 8, I invite you to explore your faith more deeply. What a won-derful time to join a small group or a Bible Study, what a great sea-son to begin regular devotion and prayer. And through these times spent with God, maybe you will come to know Him and experience Him more deeply. From there, be prepared to applaud!

Through Christ-Whose Life, Death and Resurrection Draw Applause from Me, Mike Nevling

Know God through Christ Grow in our faith Go witness and serve

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believ-

ing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy

Spirit. Romans 15:13

Nikola Tesla

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TVPC Program Staff Rev. Dr. Mike Nevling, Senior Pastor

Rev. Greg Buell, Associate Pastor

Dr. Donald Chen, Director of Music

Nancy Frese, Children’s Music Director

Dr. Chuck Guth, Minister of Spiritual Growth

Luke Crook, Youth Minister

Emily Norris, Children's Minister

Andy Norris, Youth Minister Intern

Dan Swartz, Youth Minister Intern

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Rev. Dr. Mike Nevling ........................................ pg. 1 Women’s Bible Study ........................................ pg. 2 Ash Wednesday ............................................... pg. 3 Music Calendar ................................................ pg. 3 Aaron Spiro Concert .......................................... pg. 3 Welcome New Members ..................................... pg. 4 Men’s Ministry Breakfast .................................... pg. 5 Pancake Festival .............................................. pg. 5 Mission in Chiapas, Mexico .................................. pg. 6 Christmas Tea ................................................ pg. 7 Summer Children’s Programs ............................... pg. 8 Emily Forslev Farewell ....................................... pg. 8 Welcome Emily Norris ....................................... pg. 8 Jr. High News ................................................. pg. 9 Children’s Pageant .......................................... pg. 10

In This Issue…

Save These Dates

Event Date

Souper Bowl of Caring ends 2/5

Women’s Bible Study 2/8, 9

Men’s Ministry Breakfast 2/11

Aaron Spiro Concert 2/17

Ash Wednesday 2/22

30 Hour Famine 2/24

Pancake Breakfast 3/3

New Member Class 3/4

Youth Mission “Spring Cleaning” Fundraiser 3/17

Children’s Spring Musical 3/18

Maundy Thursday 4/5

Good Friday 4/6

Easter Sunday 4/8

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What Good is Your Faith?

This woman’s bible study “The Book of James: Mercy Rules” by Beth Moore. James forces us to face the implications of faith. Be inspired to put your faith into action as you get to know both the man and the Book of James. This interactive study features personal, daily assignments and weekly group sessions with video.

This is Beth Moore’s first study done with her daughter Melissa. It offers a five-tiered approach to learning that will teach, encourage, challenges and change you to be more like Christ Jesus. You won’t want to miss this one! You can check i t out a t www.lifeway.com/women.

Wednesday evenings, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (2/8-4/4) Thursday mornings from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. (2/9-4/5).

Please email Diana Maschoff at diana.maschoff@gmail.com.

Beth Moore

BUT THE GREATEST OF THESE IS

1 Corinthians 13:13

LOVE

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Aaron Spiro Concert Contemporary Christ ian Music Art ist

By Rev. Greg Buell, Associate Pastor

On Friday evening, February 17th at 7:30 p.m. our TVPC Worship Ministry will be hosting a concert by Contemporary Christian Music artist, Aaron Spiro. Born in Seattle, Washington, this gospel artist from the Pacific Northwest worked with three-time Dove Award winner Charlie Peacock in 2002 for his debut album, “Sing.” Released by Sparrow Records, the album showcased the Seattle artist's devotion to

the church and closeness with God. Spiro co-wrote his striking-ly insightful songs of faith with Peacock, who had already worked with such successful artists as DC Talk, Switchfoot, and Sarah Masen, Jason Birch-meier, Rovi.

Aaron had a passion for music from an early age, and as his interest grew, his uncle took him under his wing to help grow his gift. "Every time we got together, he would show me how to play and what songs he was writing. He would let me come down to California and we would write together or I’d sit in on a session. That was a big influence." His ear-ly musical ventures included being a member of the rock band I Am, I Am and then the more acous-tic, singer-songwriter duo Spiro & Furlan. Touring in their native Pacific Northwest and playing camps and youth groups, the band’s musical endeavors garnered much attention. He eventually moved in-to a role as worship leader at the church where he grew up. Since that time, he has made a number of re-cordings and participated in a number of worship compilations including The Wonderful Cross, Dis-cover '02 and Left Behind. In addition to his debut album, “Sing” in 2002, Spiro recorded “Cure” in 2007. In 2010 Aaron Spiro was executive producer of The Story: Vol. 1 by Soma Communities which includes the song, “Beautiful Morning” which may be familiar to attendees of our contemporary wor-ship service. Our youth first learned the song while serving on a mission trip in Canada last sum-mer. Spiro is a colleague and friend of youth minister, Luke Crook and we are grateful to him for intro-ducing this talented artist to our congregation. In addition to singing and playing a concert on the 17th, Aaron has agreed to conduct a workshop with our Worship Band as well as meet with the youth on Sunday morning. We encourage you to come to this free concert and to invite friends and neigh-bors alike to attend this uplifting and inspiring evening of music.

By Dr. Donald Chen, Music Director

By Rev. Dr. Mike Nevling, Senior Pastor

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday provides the traditional start to the

Lenten season and is generally celebrated by a worship

service where the leader makes the sign of the cross in

ash upon the foreheads of all participants who come

forward to receive it. Biblically, ashes were used as a

sign of repentance and mourning, a way of expressing

one’s sorrow before God (see Job 42: 4-6, Matthew 11:

21). In the Ash Wednesday service, participants are

asked to remember their own sins that led to the cru-

cifixion of Christ and to begin the Lenten journey of

turning from them as a part of accepting His gracious

love. We will observe Ash Wednesday with three ser-

vices on February 22 at 7 a.m., noon, and 7:30 p.m. in

the sanctuary.

2/17

7:30 p.m.

Aaron Spiro Concert - Contemporary Christian

Music Artist

3/15

7:30 p.m.

Taizé Prayer Service - Taizé, an ecumenical Chris-

tian monastic community of brothers, founded in the

1940’s by Br. Roger in Taizé, France, has enjoyed a

strong following worldwide, especially among the

youth. Its unique form of prayer service in which

simple music of sublime beauty is sung repeatedly by

the congregants, scriptures are read, and periods of

silence are held allowing each person to pray and

meditate. The darkened sanctuary, lit only by can-

dles congregants place in the chancel, creates an at-

mosphere where a spiritual calm descends, encourag-

ing deep reflection and focused prayer. It’s an expe-

rience not to be missed.

3/18

11:00 a.m.

Children’s Musical - “Son Seekers: Nation Vaca-

tion,” a 60’s-flavored musical about knowing and

growing with God.

5/18

7:30 p.m.

Organ & Trumpet Recital - Our organist, Margaret

Wilson, in collaboration with Christopher Martin, the

principal trumpet of the Chicago Symphony Orches-

tra, will give a recital of music specifically written

for this vibrant combination of sounds.

6/6, 8, 9

7:30 p.m.

North Shore Chamber Music Festival - In this second

season of the festival, the famed string quartet,

Pacifica, will be in residence and will be prominently

featured.

In July

exact date

to be

announced.

Concert by Credo Chamber Music Program - Peter

Slowick, a former TVPC worship elder, founder and

director of Credo Chamber Music Program, will

bring a group of his students, to give a concert in our

sanctuary.

Music Calendar We invite you to attend these special worship services and concerts. For more information email Dr. Donald Chen at dchen@tvpchurch.org.

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Welcome to our Newest Members By Pat Jorndt

Left to Right: Dotty Taylor, Andy Rogers, Jennifer Rogers, Matt McLaughlin, Casey Cain, David Hjelmgren, Betsy Hjelmgren, Casey Tanner.

Casey Cain grew up in Northbrook and attended GBN. She was a member of St. Giles and always enjoyed being in her church choir. She lives and works in Chicago where she is a culinary consult-ant. Casey is engaged to Matt

McLaughlin, who is also becoming a new member at TVPC. They will be married at The Village Church in August 2012. She and Matt are looking forward to being involved in a church communi-ty.

Matt McLaughlin was born in Ohio but moved often with his family. He has lived in New Jersey, Texas, Michigan, and North Carolina. Matt graduated from the Universi-ty of Michigan, and now lives in Chicago. He works in financial services in Chicago for Guggenheim Partners. His interests are sports, especially golf, and Bi-ble studies.

Casey Tanner grew up in North-brook where her family attended TVPC. She started college in South Carolina, but is now study-ing at Trinity, hoping to work in Christian counseling or therapy. She loves working with young peo-

ple, and is currently helping with our youth min-istry program at TVPC. She enjoys singing, read-ing, writing & psychology.

Betsy Hjelmgren was born in west central Ohio and moved several times with her family in her early years. She now comes to us from Naperville. Betsy is self-employed and owns the company Feed to Suc-ceed. She is also a pediatric dieti-

cian who enjoys small groups and music. Betsy and David have 2 children, Alyssa 8, and Nathaniel 3.

David Hjelmgren grew up in Chicago and attended a Lutheran church in Irving Park. He is a social studies teacher at New Trier High School. Betsy and he became interested in TVPC when they moved to Glen-view. They are particularly inter-ested in our youth program. David enjoys sports, history, small groups, and family time.

Andy Rogers grew up in Atlanta. He and his wife, Jennifer, are transfer-ring membership from St. Giles. Their 3 children, Drew 9, Jude 6, and Jane 3, love the Sunday School pro-gram at TVPC. Andy is a computer programmer for the Chicago Tribune.

His interests in church life include building and grounds, music and children’s ministry.

Jennifer Rogers grew up in St. Charles where her family still lives. Jennifer attended Candler Seminary and Emory and has a Seminary De-gree. She is currently teaching at Countryside Montessori, grades pre-K and first. Her interests include music, kids, and family.

Dotty Taylor grew up in California. She has two children, 5 grandchil-dren and 4 step-grandchildren. Dot-ty enjoyed Bible Study Fellowship very much when she lived in L.A. After having been widowed for many years, she has recently married a

TVPC member, Bill Taylor, and they live in North-field. Her interests are golf, reading , bridge, and Bible study.

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Pancake Breakfast Volunteers Needed

By Dave Owen, Congregational Life Team

For 56 years we have spon-

sored the biggest and best all-

you-can eat Pancake Festival on

the North Shore! The Festival

serves the entire community.

This year the festival will be on

March 3rd from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00

p.m. in Westminster Hall.

Last year we served over 700

people with volunteers from our

church, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. All proceeds will

go to benefit scouting, our local school grad night, as

well as this year’s signature charity, Bernie’s Book

Bank. Bernie’s Book Bank facilitates the collection,

processing and redistribution

of quality new and gently used

children’s books among at-risk

infants, toddlers and school-

age children living throughout

Chicagoland.

So come and have fun and

give back! We need people to

help with set-up, serving, taking tickets, and clean up.

If you would like to sign up for a shift, please contact

Craig Brown at browncraigb@gmail.com or Dave Owen

at daveowenvoice@gmail.com.

Bernie’s Book Bank Volunteer

By Fred Weber

Please join the men of

TVPC as they welcome Pro-

fessor John Woodbridge, Re-

search Professor of Church

History and Christian

Thought at Trinity Evangeli-

cal Divinity School in Deer-

field, to our next Men’s Min-

istry Program on Saturday

morning, February 11th at

7:30 a.m.

Professor Woodbridge has

also taught as a visiting professor at Northwest-

ern University and the University of Paris. He

served as a Senior Editor of Christianity Today

and has written a new book with Maurice Poss-

ley. The book is about exemplary faith of a

young American soldier who had a trust in our

Lord Jesus Christ. He was as a young musician

from Mount Vernon, NY, commissioned as a Se-

cond Lieutenant and sent to Europe to battle his

way through France and into Germany. In Hit-

ler’s homeland, Ira, “Teen” Palm accepts the

assignment of his life. He and his men are sent

into Munich ahead of advancing Allied forces to

capture or kill Adolf Hitler. In a Munich apart-

ment, Palm finds a golden gun.

Professor Woodbridge’s father was a Presbyter-

ian Minister and led the congregation in which

“Teen” Palm became an active member. Profes-

sor Woodbridge has pieced together the histori-

cal facts from his father’s records and those that

knew “Teen” Palm and his deep faith in God, all

the way to his death from cancer at age 53.

From the book, “Palm had an uncanny ability to

speak about God in a manner that was inviting

and nonthreatening.”

Bring a friend and enjoy a time of fellowship

and spiritual uplifting on a Saturday morning in

February. Coffee, juice, fruit and pastries will

be served during the fellowship time. Feel free

to contact Fred Weber at 847-559-9381 or

Fred.Weber@2comm.com with any questions or

to volunteer to help.

Men’s Ministry

We had so much fun last year! We had so much fun last year!

Don’t miss this great community event!Don’t miss this great community event!

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By Carolyn Vogel Santostefano

In God’s Time...Clinica Tzeltal to Open!

We believe our time has come! At long last, the Clinica Tzeltal in Chiapas, Mexico is about to open. It has long been a dream of the Tzeltal Synod, and has been 5 years in the actual making. Our relationship with the Tzeltals has gained strength, and exhibits mutual trust and respect. We have met cultural challenges, financial set-backs, and legal obstacles. But certainly we have experienced great joys, as well! It has been a tes-tament on how God can use the least of us for a greater good. Our biggest and ongoing challenge now will be to staff and operate the clinic with dedicated, culturally sensitive personnel. The clinic will be open to all, but will cater to the Indigenous Tzeltal people who live in the surrounding area, and have been medically under-served. In many cases, there has been NO medical care available at all. The clinic will never be self sustaining due to the reality of the economic status of the people in the area. This means that continual efforts will be necessary to provide medical care, salaries, and medications. We will continue our rural medical caravans. There will always be a need for care in the re-mote areas of these mountains. And we will con-tinue to work together with our Christian brothers and sisters, the medical and support persons, the

paramedics, the pastors, wives and lay people in-timately involved in the ministry. We will support the clinic financially, personally, and prayerfully. We will continue to learn together. A grand celebration is planned for March 2nd, 2012. The locals call it a "3 Cow Event", meaning that a large number of people are planned to at-tend, and that villages and small churches will contribute rice, pesos, and cows for meat to serve

the masses. Following the Dedication, we will hold a medical week, to be held in our new clinic! If you have any interest in the clinic: financially, personally, or prayerfully, please contact me. I would love to share more. Our host and missionary in Chiapas, Pastor Pablo Feliciano Cruz and his wife, Jan, are de-lighted and expectant for this beautiful day to come. Pablo is the spirit and drive behind this

and many other meaningful ministries in the area. Pablo teaches, preaches, pastors several church-es, and lives missions. The opening of the clinic and the provision of medical care is a direct route to people's hearts, both the heart of the served, and of those doing the serving. For me, providing hope and healing is a direct extension of God's call to us to serve one another, and to share faith. I am the more blessed!

Carolyn Santostefano, a RN, examines a very brave patient in Chiapas, Mexico.

The people of Tzeltal and the surrounding area line up for medical attention.

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First Annual Christmas Tea

The First Annual Christmas Tea was well attended with more than 60 participants at two different seatings

on Sunday, December 4th. The beautifully dressed women and children snacked on finger sandwiches, muf-

fins, and cream puffs and drank an assortment of tea and hot apple cider. The Fireside Room was used as

our tea room and looked so pretty decorated for Christmas.

By Kari Knebelkamp, Deacon

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“You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” There is no other

commandment greater...

Mark 12.31

Summer 2012 June 25-29 - Soccer camp with the Chicago Eagles will help kids develop soccer skills, learn good sportsman-ship, and give them great models

in their coaches. This will be our fifth year of having a soccer camp; kids from previous years have loved it! Camp is from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. for kids five through junior high.

July 16-20 - This is a musical theater summer day camp for children 5-12 (half-day for ages 5-6). During the week kids learn about music, drama, and dance while having a

ton of fun! All campers perform in the musical theater showcase at the end of the week, featur-ing a variety of song, dances, and drama. Our theater camp is in part-nership with Christian Youth Theater. Last year nearly 80 kids came to our first theater camp!

July 30-August 3 - We’ve been doing VBS for ages and it is still a staple of our summer s c h e d u l e . Kids from

four through fifth grade are invited to join us for stories, movies, crafts, and games. Teens and pre-teens are encouraged to help out as counselors.

For more information about any of our summer programming contact Emily Norris,

enorris@TVPChurch.org; 847-272-0900, x 35 or check us out online at www.tvpchurch.org.

Emily Forslev Farewell

We will miss Emily Forslev, Chil-dren’s Minister Intern, who is leav-ing us to pursue a career in Nurs-ing. Emily has been with us for 1 year and was instrumental in im-plementing our musical theater camp, that was a huge success last summer. Thank You Emily!

Emily Norris Welcome to TVPC!

We are very fortunate to introduce Emily Norris as our new Children’s Minister Intern as of January 15th. She will continue to moderate the Sr. High girls youth group, in addition to coordinating all of the

Children’s activities through 5th grade. She has been an Intern at TVPC for over a year working with Luke Crook in Youth Ministry, and she loves working here at TVPC. She is originally from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She is a graduate of Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, with a B.A. in Elementary Studies. While interning with us, she taught kindergarten at the Dearhaven school in Lake Forest. She is currently enrolled at Trinity University pursuing her M.A. in Christian Studies. Emily is married to Andy Norris, who works with our youth group. Emily and Andy met in college and have been married for 2.5 years. They recently moved to Northbrook. Emily enjoys reading, and all sports. She is currently 2nd baseman on the TVPC softball team! If you would like to contact Emily regarding Sunday school or any camps please contact her at enorris@TVPChurch.org, 847-272-0900, x35. Please join us in welcoming Emily!

Andy and Emily Norris

Emily Forslev

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By Luke Crook, Youth Minister

Jr. & Sr. High Trip to Soup Kitchen By Luke Crook, Youth Minister

Jr. High Christmas Party The Junior High Group knows how to party! Fifty students came out to our annual party. We sang Christ-

mas songs and opened White Elephant gifts.

On Thursday, December 22nd a bunch of students went down to A Just Harvest Soup Kitchen to serve din-

ner. Two students actually raised some money to donate to A Just Harvest as well. Way to go!

L to R: Lily Ruklick and Nathanael Frese

No particular order: Megan Niswonger, Nathanael Frese, Deb Valkenaar, Kendal Hayes, Brad Noxon, Bonnie Masterman, Christian Frese, Ryan Phadnis, Jay Charles-worth, Durley Thomas, Kelly Johnson, Julia Masterman, Sophia Crook, Greta Crook, Grace Kornizsky, Jack Hayes, Lily Ruklick, Terri Crook, Gwen St. John, Paul Kornizsky, Taylor Thomas, Virginia Thomas, and Luke Crook.

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By Nancy Frese, Children’s Music Director Christmas Pageant The 2011 Christmas pageant was entitled “The Mystery at the Manger, It’s the Gospel Truth.” The pag-

eant told the story of an investigative reporter team for a newspaper who wanted the facts about the birth

of Jesus. As the reporters observed a rehearsal for a church Christmas Eve pageant the church children

taught them through their songs that “Like the Wise Men,” we’re all searching for the truth and the gospel

accounts of Jesus’ life and how Jesus was sent to us as a baby is the “Gospel Truth.” Over 75 young voices

praised God with great enthusiasm! See the children on Sunday, March 18th at 11:00 a.m. share “Son Seek-

ers: Nation Vacation,” a 60’s-flavored musical about knowing and growing with God!

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February 5 - Todd Luke will be preaching

February 12 - “God’s Touch,” Rev. Dr. Mike Nevling will be preaching Based on Mark 1:40-45.

February 19 - “Transfiguration,” Rev. Dr. Mike Nevling will be preaching based on Mark 9:2-10

February 26 - “Where Do We Go from Here?” Rev. Dr. Mike Nevling will be preaching based on Mark 1:9-15.

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