theo-logic:
Together with Reason
We're starting a new
discussion/study group called 'theo-logic'. The group will meet
on Thursday evenings twice a month starting with a kick-off on
Thursday, September 30, at 7:30 pm. As the name implies, the
purpose of the group is to deepen our understanding of theological
issues and questions in a welcoming and engaging format. If
that sounds like fun (it does to me!), then BYOB (beverage) and
join Pastor Mike and Pastor Ray at the church parsonage, 3413
W. Medill.
Change
a Life...One backpack at a time
Our 5% giving for September
will support World Relief's efforts to provide refugee children
with school supplies. The initiative, called Back-2-School,
provides backpacks, paper, pencils, scissors, crayons-everything
that children need to be prepared for a successful year at school.
With budget constraints, families are required to provide more
and more supplies for the classroom. By providing the supplies,
we ensure that education remains "free" for refugee
families. You can find out more about the project at www.Back-2-School.org.
Logan
"Square Meal"
Our next shared meal
with Humboldt Park Social Services (which is actually in Logan
Square) will be held on Sunday, September 26. The meal is served
from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm at the Humboldt Park United Methodist
Church (located at Shakespeare and Mozart Avenues). Of course,
we have to prepare the meal too. We always need volunteers to
help with preparation (after church) and serving. See Karen
Guziel if you can assist. You can also just join us for the
meal and build relationships with the clients of HPSS.
Building Update
Our application for
a building permit to proceed with our building repairs has been
submitted to the Chicago Building Department, but due to a backlog
of applications, the city projects that our inspection will not
occur until the last week of September. Once the inspection
has been completed, we will have a clear idea of our building's
future. It will all depend upon their assessment of the building
and what code upgrades they may require. Please pray for this
lengthy and frustrating process.
Let's
Go To The Fair
Did you know that Chicago
has its own County Fair? It does-at the Garfield Park Conservatory,
and this year your family can join the fun through imPACT (Parents
and Children Together). The 10th Annual Fair will be held on
Saturday, September 18, and will feature a Midway for kids, a
petting zoo with pony rides, down-home music, Garden produce
and all the exhibits of the Conservatory. If you would like
to participate, download a registration form on the Family
Field Trip page.