Volume XXXV Issue 8 September, 2016

Cross & Crownicle

Shari ng God’s Love and Promise of

Salvation Thr ough C hris t

Dear Friends in Christ,

It is with great joy that I accept the call you have extended to me

to become your pastor. It will be an honor to serve you. It was a

pleasure to meet everyone at the congregational meeting and I

look forward to starting in the office after Labor Day.

These next few weeks will be a time of transition as I learn the

ins and outs of the ministry at Cross and Crown. I ask your help

as I learn all your names and faces. (Please allow me grace when

I don’t get your name correct!) I would like to take as much time

as possible over the next few months to sit down with families

and individuals, to hear your stories and to find out what are the

gifts and assets of this church. It will be a time of discernment

and learning from one another.

My family will be an active part of the church. My husband Ben works in Rockford in Com-

puter Information Security. Our three sons, Tate aged 11, Jasper aged 7, and Corin aged 1,

will be a noisy addition to worship on Sundays. My mom, Sally and my grandma Ruth also

live in the area and will be joining the congregation. Please welcome them and help them

find their place at Cross and Crown.

I would like to thank the Call Committee for their hard work. It was very apparent in our

interviews that they care about this church and its future. I would also like to express

thanks to the Church Council for their leadership and hospitality. And finally, I give great

thanks to Pastor Marilyn Hanson for her wonderful pastoral leadership and support of

Cross and Crown as your interim pastor.

I look forward to seeing you in worship on September 11th!

Blessings,

Pastor Megan Vaughan

PASTOR MEGAN’S INSTALLATION

Pastor Megan Vaughan will be installed as the pastor of Cross & Crown

Lutheran Church on Sunday, October 17 at 3:00 p.m. Bishop-elect Jeff

Clements will preach and preside at this service. Mark your calendars

now as you won’t want to miss this important event in the life of this

congregation!

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PRELUDE - A BIBLE STUDY FOR WOMEN

Women, you are invited to join the Prelude Bible Study group that meets on the 3rd

Thursday morning each month at 9:30 AM in the Library. Our study theme for Sep-

tember 15th will be “When God Forgives the Guilty,” and is based on the story of the

prophet Jonah who had a “terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.” The study was

written by Meghan Johnston Aelabouni, a full-time Ph.D. student and mom to three,

and is in the Women of the ELCA’s monthly publication Gather, which is available on the ta-

ble in the Narthex. We do hope you’ll join the group in September. A cup of coffee and a

healthy snack will await you as you arrive.

CONFIRMATION DAY – SEPTEMBER 25

On Sunday, September 25 at the 11:00 AM worship service, four of our young people will

make public affirmation of their faith. Congratulations to the following students:

Elizabeth Martinez

(daughter of Fred & Cathie)

Isabelle Myers

(daughter of Cris & Katherine)

Ashlynn Swartout

(daughter of Christopher & Christy)

Olivia Warneke

(daughter of Matt & Bobbie)

“OWLS” POTLUCK & BIBLE STUDY

Looking for something fun to do each month? If so, consider yourself in-

vited to join the OWLS (Older, Wiser, Lutheran Saints) of the congrega-

tion for a potluck meal and Bible Study. They’ll be meeting next on

Thursday, September 8th at 11:30 AM in the Choir Room. There will be

an amazing assortment of delicious food and lively conversation over

lunch. We then have about a 30-minute Bible Study, connecting scripture

with some current event of the day. Newcomers are always welcome!

Church picnic following Rally Day Celebration

Sunday September 18th

Hot dogs, hamburgers, buns, condiments, and beverage will be sup-

plied along with paper supplies. Please bring a dish to pass (salads,

casserole, chips or dessert) although it is picnic style we will be in air

conditioned comfort in the children’s chapel. Mark it on your calen-

dar!

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Dear friends in Christ,

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under

heaven.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). So writes the author of the book of Ecclesi-

astes. We know it is true. The seasons come and go. Change is all

around us. Here at Cross & Crown, life is about to change as well. I will

be completing my ministry with you in early September. Therefore,

this will be my last “pastor’s page” while serving as your interim.

As you know, a congregational meeting was held on Sunday, July 17 to vote to extend a Let-

ter of Call to Pastor Megan Vaughan to serve as pastor at Cross & Crown. The vote was very

favorable and with God’s leading, she has accepted the Call to serve here. I am excited for

this congregation as it prepares to embark on a new beginning.

That being said, I will certainly miss all of you. I will miss my drive to and from DeKalb each

day. It has been such a blessing to serve in ministry with all of you. You warmly welcomed

me when I came last November and walked alongside me and supported me throughout the

many seasons of ministry here at Cross & Crown. Together, we have accomplished some good

things and we have also dreamed and envisioned what your future could be. I believe that the

future of this congregation is very bright. We have a very capable staff in place here and an

amazing group of lay volunteers to do the work of ministry in this congregation and through-

out the community.

It is my hope and prayer that you will warmly welcome Pastor Megan, her husband Ben and

their children - Tate, Jasper & Corin. Pray for them in this time of transition in their lives as

I am certain they are already praying for each of you. Take time to get to know them. Invite

them into your hearts and homes. Offer to assist them in their transition in any way that

you can.

Please accept my deepest gratitude for the joy of serving as your pastor during these months

of transition in your congregation. Many of you have asked what I’ll be doing next. After

speaking with our bishop-elect this past week, it appears that I will have a new appointment

in the very near future. In the meantime, my daughter Meghan, who attends worship regu-

larly with me, will be starting her senior year at DeKalb High School. I’ll enjoy attending

some of the extra-curricular activities she is involved in. She is one of the drum majors of the

marching band and also plays on the tennis & soccer teams at the school. My older daughter

Breanna, a Graphic Design major, will be moving to Kenosha, WI on Labor Day to begin her

junior year at Carthage College, one of the colleges of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in

America.

Please know that the Cross & Crown congregation, with all of its wonderful members, will

always hold a very special place in my heart.

In thanksgiving for each of you, Pastor Marilyn Hanson

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If you are unable to serve on your assigned day, please find a replacement and call the church office by Thursday for

bulletin changes (623-6853).

Serving the Lord—September, 2016

September 4

8:30 a.m.

September 4

Joint Outdoor

10:30 a.m.

September 11

8:30 a.m.

September 11

10:00 a.m.

Greeter Kristin & Bill Frank Vicki & Duke Sims Louise Glon

Ushers Sally & Bill Clemens Eileen & John Herring Jim Lacey

Acolyte/Cup

Collector

Isabelle Myers Amanda Sorenson Elizabeth Martinez

Assisting

Minister

Ellen Colletta Russ Albert

Message for

Children

Puppets Ellen Colletta Ellen Colletta

Lector Jan Ethington Duke Sims Greg Loken

Communion

Setup

Cindy Snowdon Ginny Anderson

Communion

Bread

Ellen Colletta Terri Schubert Jennifer Ezop

Communion

Assistants

Kristin & Bill Frank Pam & Ralph Prescott Louise Glon

Jim Lacey

Nursery

Coffee Host and

Clean up

Evangelism

Committee

PowerPoint

Operator

Ralph Prescott Diane Peters

Bread

Delivery

Penni Korte Debbi Paus

Offering

Caretaker

Howard Van Valzah Bill Frank Dave Nugent

Indoor Plant Care Milly Van Valzah

Recycling Sue & Dave Chaney

Snow Shoveling

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If you are unable to serve on your assigned day, please find a replacement and call the church office by Thursday for

bulletin changes (623-6853).

September 18

8:30 a.m.

September 18

11:00 a.m.

September 25

8:30 a.m.

September 25

11:00 a.m.

Greeter Ann & Joe

Chamberlain

Chris Swartout Hilde Magnuson

Doug Nichols

Floyd Hermann

Ushers Diane Peters

Kristin Frank

Mike Metcalf

Tyler Bauer

Ann & Joe

Chamberlain

Cheryl Metcalf

Acolyte/Cup

Collector

Olivia Warneke Ashlynn Swartout Isabelle Myers Amanda Sorenson

Assisting Minister Loren Sass Ralph Prescott

Message for

Children

Warren Jacobs Warren Jacobs Jan Ethington Jan Ethington

Lector Eileen Herring Jay Kabitzke Lisa Albert Cheryl Metcalf

Communion

Setup

Cindy Snowdon

Communion

Bread

Mary Walters Sara Dexter Bev Gerard Louise Glon

Communion

Assistants

Ann & Joe

Chamberlain

Sandy & Dave Nugent Lisa & Russ Albert Vicki Davis

Christy Swartout

Nursery

Coffee Host and

Clean up

Evangelism

Committee

Evangelism

Committee

PowerPoint

Operator

Barb Larson Angie Henbest

Bread

Delivery

Karen Radtke Terri Schubert

Offering

Caretaker

Joe Chamberlain Mike Metcalf Doug Nichols Dean Snowdon

Indoor Plant Care Milly Van Valzah

Recycling Sue & Dave Chaney

Snow Shoveling

Serving the Lord—September, 2016

LABOR DAY WEEKEND WORSHIP

Sunday, September 4, 2016; 10:30 AM

Come, gather with the ELCA Stateline Churches (Faith, S. Beloit; Open Arms, Rockton; and

GPS, Machesney Park) for a joint outdoor worship service, picnic and fellowship at the Tow-

ering Pines Shelter at the Hononegah Forest Preserve.

(Rain location—Cross & Crown Lutheran.)

Please Note: Cross and Crown will have only one worship service that day.

Bring a chair, lawn games and a dish to share …

Meat - GPS

Faith Lutheran – side dish

Cross & Crown - dessert

Open Arms – side dish or dessert

Drinks and tableware will be provided.

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BOOK STUDY

RESUMES The weekly Book Study

group will resume on Tues-

day, September 27 at 7:00

PM in the church library. The first book we’ll

read is “Church Worth Getting Up For” by

Chuck Gutenson. In this thoughtful and con-

victing book, the author introduces ten church

leaders who offer helpful insight from their

own experience in churches from California to

Georgia. As one review said, “This is not a

book on church marketing. There are no tips

on how to dress up what we’ve already got to

make it more appealing. This is a book that

will challenge, embolden, and equip us to make

church worth getting up for, this Sunday and

every Sunday.”

Books for the group will be ordered on Septem-

ber 15, so stop by the church office or email us

at info@crosscrown.org, and let us know if you

would like a book. Participants bear the cost of

their own book but we’ll place the order togeth-

er. Everyone is welcome to join the study!

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Happy Birthday

Happy Anniversary

August Church Council Highlights

Welcomed Kristi Schott as our newest Church Council member.

Approved minutes of our July 17 Church Council meeting and Special Congregational

meeting.

Received the pastor’s written report.

Conducted our annual review of the membership roster according to our Constitutional mandate,

Section C12.07.

Set Tuesday, September 13, 6:30 PM as the date/time for the next Committee Night. The Church

Council meeting will follow at 8:00 PM. In October, Committee Night will be held on Monday,

October 10, 6:30 PM with the Executive Committee to follow at 8:00 PM. Church Council will be

held the following Tuesday, October 18, 6:30 PM.

Heard that the Building & Grounds Committee is in the process of updating our current phone

system.

Gary & Cindy Powalish 9/1

John & Connie Heins 9/2

John & Kimberly Davis 9/11

Kyler & Cassie Hartje 9/12

Dennis & Nancy Christianson 9/20

Justin & Kristi Schott 9/29

Jerry & Judy Kloster 9/30

Jacob Wright 9/1

John Joern 9/3

Duke Sims 9/3

Anastasia Henbest 9/4

Vere Gambrel 9/6

Isabella Warneke 9/11

Ellen Colletta 9/13

Sally Clemens 9/14

Lisa Albert 9/18

Robbie Colletta 9/18

Joan Brandt 9/23

Lexie Zegunis 9/24

Dave Nugent 9/25

Mark Schmidt 9/25

Linda Ballard 9/26

Cassie Hartje 9/26

Diane Sass 9/26

Caleb Burdick 9/27

Hilde Magnuson 9/29

SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMITTEE

In October, we will begin collecting items for Mosaic, which is an organization that serves persons

with intellectual disabilities. Mosaic is opening a Day Center in Rockford and has suggested the fol-

lowing items:

Board games

Seasonal craft supplies for Halloween, Christmas, etc.

DVD Movies – PG or PG13 ratings

Any instructional or educational items appropriate for a 12-13 year old

Old magazines

Sports equipment – soccer balls, volleyballs, footballs, basketballs, etc.

Any items you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Please place your items in the church barrels

in the Narthex.

Non-Profit Org.

Permit 16

U.S. Postage Paid

Roscoe, Illinois 61073 7404 Elevator Road

Roscoe, IL 61073

Phone 815-623-6853

Email: info@crosscrown.org

Website: www.crosscrown.org

Shari ng God’s Love and Promise of

Salvation Thr ough C hris t

Sunday Schedule -- Rally Day through May 22

Sundays: 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship

9:30 a.m. Community Time

9:45 a.m. Education Hour

10:00 a.m. Adult Enrichment

11:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship

Summer Worship Schedule:

Sundays: 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship

9:30 a.m. Community Time

10:00 a.m. Contemporary

Worship Address Service Requested

Cross and Crown Staff

Marilyn Hanson, Interim Pastor

Mitchell Olson, Director of Music

Warren Jacobs, Dir. of Youth and Family Ministries

Matt Guschl, Hand Bell Director

Deb Dunnavan, Organist

Rally Day Sunday, September 18, 2016; 9:45-

10:45 a.m.

Come join in the fun as we kick off our Sunday School program for the year. We have lots of fun

activities planned for the kids!

Balloons Bounce House Scavenger Hunt Treats

Parents: Register your kids for our Sunday School classes and drop by the “Share Fair” to check out ways to get involved in our many programs and activities at Cross and Crown. Church picnic following Contemporary

Service at noon! More information on Page 2.

Jennifer Ezop, Preschool Director

Cindi Irons, Newsletter Editor and Counter

Leanne & Jerry Upward, Counters

Judy & Bob Larson, Counters

Cassie Hartje, Webmaster