YOUR
LIFE IS MY LIFE
Summer is often the season
of violence in our community. We recognize that ending violence
begins with us. So, on Saturday, June 5, 2010, we encourage you
to join hundreds of other community residents on a Peace Walk.
Sponsored by the Alliance of Local Service Organizations (ALSO),
the 15th Annual Peace Walk will kick off from the Roberto
Clemente High School (located at Division and Western) at 10:00
am and will proceed to the Humbdolt Park Boat House. Let's take
a stand for peace and God's Shalom and stand with those who have
been victims of violence.
The
Cleanup Continues!
We're still going through
all the contents of our building in preparation for the renovation
and we still need lots of help. Contact Pastor Mike or Mark Allen
if you can assist on one (or more) of our 'Spring Cleaning
Days' in June.
Find
Yourself on Cloud 9
On Saturday, June 26,
we're taking individuals and families to a performance of Cirque
Shanghai at Navy Pier. This imPACT trip, sponsored by the
Christian Education Dept, is an affordable way for your family
to build great memories. There is a fee for this event that covers
round trip transportation, tickets to the show AND a voucher
for lunch at the Navy Pier Food Court. The fun begins at 11:45
am.
Invest
in Kids
The state budget cuts
have impacted children and families. The Preschool For All program
has been scaled back and fewer families will qualify for childcare
subsidies. In June, 5% of our offerings will be given to Lutheran
Day Nursery to enable them to maintain affordable, quality
early childhood education and childcare for at-risk families.
'Trikes 4 Tikes'
If you see a tricycle
or other children's riding toy at a yard or garage sale, pick
it up. We're collecting them for the children at Lutheran Day
Nursery. Please make sure it is in good working condition (no
rust please) before you purchase it. The kids will appreciate
your donation.
HPSS
Meal - 1st Anniversary
Believe it or not, we
have served meals at Humboldt Park Social Services (HPSS) for
1 year--and we're throwing a party! Our HPSS meal on June
27, 2010, will include a special birthday cake for everyone.
And what's a party without some live music and dancing! We want
everyone to enjoy the great meal and fellowship around the tables.
The meal is served starting at 3:30 pm, but if you can help prepare,
see Karen Guziel. A sign up sheet for meal ingredients will be
distributed at the church.