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Mark Your Calendar

12/28

Pajama Day Sunday

Wear your PJ’s to church!!

12/31 - 1/2

Church Office Closed

1/8

Thrift Shop Grand Re-Opening!

1/11

Fellowship Hall Dedication

Art Smith Scholarship Awards

1/18

Church Leadership Recognition

A Texas woman named Ramona wrote a devotional piece that

caught my eye. She wrote about her and her husband watching purple

martins in their backyard, feeding their offspring. One evening they

were surprised and delighted to see a flock of purple martin adults

flying with a small baby bird in their midst. The adult birds took

different positions to teach, encourage, and guide the young one:

some flew overhead and in front, while others flew from behind and

below. The couple was elated when they realized they were

witnessing a flying lesson for the baby purple martin! “The whole

flock seemed to be dancing in the sky, celebrating the event with joy”,

she recalled.

This is the type of guidance that our church can offer one another,

particularly our newest group of Confirmation Students. In addition

to our congregation and the students’ families acting as encouraging

supporters, each Confirmand is also asking one person to be their

official “mentor” for the duration of the class experience. Our

mentors are mature, committed Christians who watch over the

spiritual well-being of their young people. I list them below so that

you can pray for each student and for their mentor who will guide

them on this journey of spiritual discovery, sometimes flying behind

or below, sometimes above or in front, but always nearby,

demonstrating the life of faith for our students as they gain clarity

about their relationship with God and church, and their readiness to

call Jesus “Lord” of their lives.

Peace,

Steve

Circuit NEWSLETTER OF:

CHANNAHON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

PASTOR STEVE GOOD

24751 W. EAMES, CHANNAHON IL 60410 815-467-5275

WWW.CHANNAHONUMC.ORG

VOL. 61 No. 1 January 2015

Rider

Our mission is to create disciples who nourish faith

and work in ministering to the community.

‘Good’ News’

CUMC Confirmation Students & Mentors

2014 - 2015

Confirmation Student Mentor

Alex Beitzel Kellen Walker Kylie Blazekovich Dawn Brick Seth Bouselli Rachel Lynch Cassie Crenshaw Barb Powell Genevieve Denton Nancy Geldean Elizabeth Gear Gabrielle Jones Brittany Alcantar Connor McKay Emma McSteen Donna Szoke Adam Platt Gordon Vong Michael Traver

Psalm 145:4

One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare

your mighty acts.

January Mission Offering:

International Child Care

When you consider that most Haitians must survive on as little as $ 2 per day, it’s easy to see how they would struggle for shelter, food, and education. Add to that the need for good health care in a country where proper sanitation systems do not exist, and where clean water is something very difficult to find. Children are the most common victims in Haiti. One out of every twelve children will not live to see their fifth birthday because of some preventable disease that killed them. Grace Children’s Hospital, operated by International Child Care, exists to serve these poorest of the poor, the most vulnerable among us. Your January mission gift designated to ICC (International Child Care) will help provide quality healthcare for those who cannot afford it, and work in effective ways to keep Haitians from being overcome by preventable diseases. The organization also serves disabled children on the other side of the island in the Dominican Republic, where parents are taught proper therapeutic skills to help their children reach their full potential and show them how much they are loved. Checks should be made payable to “CUMC”, designating them to ICC in the memo line.

Fellowship Hall Dedication

January, 11th at 10am following the 9am service

We hope you will join us!

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Ephesians 3:20-21

Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think,

according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever.

Amen.

Recognition

Sunday, January 18th

During each worship service on Jan. 18th, Channahon

UMC will formally thank the brothers and sisters who

recently finished a term of service with one of our

committees.

At the 9 am and 10:30 am worship, we will also welcome

and dedicate our newest committee & team members as

they begin their new term of service.

Let us support one another and all the gifts we share for the

work of Christ.

If you are finishing or just beginning your term, we hope

you will join us on January 18th

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November 30th at North Central College the Adult

Choir participated in the Aurora District Christmas

Concert.

Our choir joined Mokena UMC Choir in a joint

piece, "Do You Hear What I Hear?" We

watched many talented groups and individuals.

Everything from solos, quartet, flute solo, story

narration, and choirs singing together to begin the

Advent Season. Ending the night with a large

combined choir singing, "A Christmas Medley".

If you were not able to join us this year, maybe

next year. It was a wonderful evening and a great

way to start the Christmas season. Brittany

See our photo gallery on page 11 for pictures!

… and the Award goes to…

The kids of CUMC

I want to thank all the parents, children, and

youth who dedicated time to practice songs and

lines. The kids did a GREAT JOB!

I would also like to thank, Janice Sartori for

all her time spent organizing, fixing, making,

and setting up costumes, backdrop, and props.

Mike Geldean for time spent organizing and

practicing lines with our main characters as

well as putting together our program.

Education Team for all their help with the

meal and clean up afterwards.

Nurturing Team for providing and serving

refreshments after the pageant.

George and Georgia Johnson for putting info

on sign outside and working around pageant.

Thank you again, it was such a joy to work with

each of you on such a special time of year!

Brittany Alcantar

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FUSION Thanksgiving Report

Our ecumenical group of local churches, known

as “Fusion”, came together to host a

Community Thanksgiving Worship in

November, meeting at Grace Bible Church in

Minooka.

Between 175-200 people came to the event to

thank God for their blessings, witnessing a

combined choir led by our own Brittany

Alcantar. Offerings of non-perishable food

donations were brought to a center table and

prayed over by all the clergy and the whole

congregation. These donations, plus $230 in

cash, were given to our local food pantries at

Minooka UMC, Minooka Bible Church,

Chanooka Wish, and Living Manna.

Thanks to Barb Powell for organizing the

homemade cookies we provided for refreshment

time!

Watch for future news as the “Fusion” churches

continue to work with the Channahon Park

District to organize a spring clean-up day in our

local parks.

New Memorial Benches

for Our Prayer Path

The church has used memorial funds to purchase two

beautiful memorial park benches to provide a hospitable

place of rest for those who experience the prayer path that

encircles our church property.

They will require no maintenance since they are made out

of durable recycled plastic with metal supports. One bench

memorializes Arlene Hawkins and son Jack Hawkins, Jr.

Another bench memorializes Bill McClintock, Sr.

Many thanks to their families for working with Pastor

Steve and our Memorial Committee Chair Elaine Coen.

Thanks to Sonny Hedgren for their assembly and

installation on the prayer path.

Did you know?: Recycled plastic benches are produced

with the equivalent of about 1,000 plastic milk jugs!

Therefore, my beloved, be steadfast, immovable, always

excelling in the work of the Lord, because you know that in the Lord

your labor is not in vain.

– 1 Corinthians 15:58

1 Thessalonians 5:14-22

And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all. See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

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Children & Family Ministries Bonnie Babich

Jonestown ~ Habitat for Humanity Mission Trip Sunday, March 29th – Saturday, April 4th, 2015

Wilson Young

For several years now, Channahon United Methodist Church has sent a group of people to Jonestown, Mississippi to help build a house with the local Habitat for Humanity chapter. It is a week of learning, sharing, and growing.

Jonestown is a small town about 70 miles southwest of Memphis, TN. In 1999, the median family income for a Jonestown family was $18,958.

Our trip is timed to coincide with Minooka Community High School’s spring break. We will leave early on Sunday, March 29th and return on the evening of Saturday, April 4th.

There will be a Jonestown Mission Trip meeting on January 11th at 11:30 am. The $50 deposit for youth and the $75 deposit for adults will be due at that meeting. The total cost of the trip (including church subsidy) is estimated to be about $300. Youth Council is offering $150 toward any Sr. High youth interested in going, and Outreach is offering $75 to any adult interested as well. Additional money may be available for financial hardship cases.

One of the topics of the February 8th meeting (2/8 @11:30) will be food. How many meals will we cook, and who is bringing what?

We will fill out the Habitat for Humanity waivers and medical forms at or before the March 15th meeting.

Nationally, Habitat for Humanity has safety rules which require anyone on the construction site to be at least 16 years old. Although youth younger than 16 can go on the trip, they may need to work on an alternate project at another site which may make logistics difficult. Last year, this was not a problem because we were working on multiple houses. If this is a concern to you, we can discuss it.

Any questions or need more information, contact Wilson at [email protected].

Normal, IL | March 13-14, 2015 Great line up this year with main-session and keynote speakers: Lysa TerKeurst and Gary Chapman and the hilarious Christian Comedian , Ken Davis.

The weekend begins with :

Friday Moms Night Out: Doors Open 6:30 p.m. Illinois State University Bone Student Center Ballroom ($15 with Conference Registration and $20 without Conference Registration.)

Main sessions, Workshops, Lunch and so much more!

DESIGN YOUR DAY 2 Main Sessions + 4 Workshops (that you choose!) + Lunch included = The Best Day Ever!! Only $98 2 Main Sessions + 8 Workshops (that you choose!) + 2 Lunches included = Best Weekend Ever!! Only $150

Register today! Full info fliers are available in the narthex! Or visit the website at http://www.heartsathome.org

Visit the ‘Hearts at Home’ website for local area

hotel listings and rates.

http://www.heartsathome.org

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Ladies Aid January 8th @ 9:30am

At the church

Ruth Circle January 12th

10am @ Cindy V.

Circle of Hope January 15th

7pm @ Wendy M.

Hannah Jessup January 14th

@ Anita Young

Rachel Circle January 13th 6p

@ Char B.

UMW Circles

January Shop Dates

Thursday January 8th - 10a-2p Monday January 12th - 6p - 8p Thursday January 22nd - 10a-2p Monday January 26th - 6p - 8p The Thrift Shop anticipates with much excitement to their 2015 opening sale

day in our New Building !!! Yes! Very, exciting.

UMW NEWS * $829.00 was sent for World Thank Offering

* $423.00 was given to the Pillow Ministry and $423.00 was given as a love gift to our conference from

our treasury

* In 2014 Channahon UMW gave $16,784.53 directly to mission

* Many thanks to all who donated and shopped at our Annual Cookie Sale. Our proceeds were

$1,401.50 to be used for mission. We gave 3 trays to our shut-ins and a tray for the youth, “Bookies &

Cookies” event. We thank Hannah Jessup Circle for organizing the cookie sale and all those who

helped to make it a success.

* The UMW will serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks for the Scouting Leader Training event at our

church on January 24, 2015

Continue to Save All Plastic Caps and Lids !!!

For: Camp Reynoldswood to make benches

Why: Items usually thrown away - Recycled for a Clever Idea!

Who: Anyone can collect them and especially involve children

What: 400 pounds of caps and lids can make a great bench

When: Start saving them now! Collection Box will be in the Narthex!

How: Check out reynoldswood.org for more information or

see greentreeplastics.com for bench info!

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Looking for a Happier New Year??

As the New Year comes around, many of us become reflective and consider the parts of our lives that we would like to transform. Often these revolve around kicking bad habits (such as eating less junk food) or developing new good ones (like exercising more).

On a basic level, resolutions, or promises, are part of everyday Christian life. Romans 12:2 calls us to transform our minds every day so we that can know and live out God’s will for us. ‘Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.’ In other words, Paul urges us to promise to our best to follow God each day. Then, in 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Paul uses the images of an athlete in training. He refers to the ancient Olympics to encourage self-discipline and striving toward a goal. “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.”

So, what are some resolutions we could make in the New Year to help us on our Christian journey? Here are a few ideas:

1. Plan to spend more time studying the Bible

It could be a devotional, reading through the Bible in a year, spend more time listening to Christian radio (like these FM stations, 88.7 89.7, 94.3, or 104.7). Pick one verse and read a reflect on it every day. Be creative!

2. Pray every day

Make an appointment with God – and yourself – to pray each day. Try to follow a pattern as you pray for people and issues in the world by using prayer lists. Join the church’s prayer chain. Or start one with some of your friends. Begin keeping a prayer journal. Find a special time and place each day to pray.

3. Work on your problem areas

Pray that God will reveal the areas in your life you need to work on this year. Acknowledge, confess and repent of your failures. Then, find someone to share your struggles with. Invite them to share their challenges with you. Then, pray for each other regularly and check in with each other on how you are doing.

4. Develop a positive habit

There may be other things in your life that it would be good to work on. These could include eating better, sleeping better, exercising more, being more organized – you know what you struggle with. Remember we are physical beings, as well as spiritual. We need to work on both areas of our life to function at our best.

Don't rely just on willpower

The world is pretty cynical about New Year’s resolutions. According to research, you are most likely to slip back to your old behaviors between five to seven times before changing your ways. And it takes at least 66 days to develop a new habit. With these statistics, it’s easy to see why most resolutions don’t make it past January. But thankfully, as Christians, we have a greater power at work in us that can helps us see things through. The Spirit of God works within us, conforming us to the image of Christ. If God is for us – who can be against us? And what’s even better – we know there God offers forgiveness and grace when we do slip up.

So, why not take some time in the New Year to consider the aspects of your life that need work, while resolving each and every day to choose to live for Christ? Working toward those goals will guarantee you a happier New Year.

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Youth Group Reflection

From Roger Beitzel

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S.T.O.M.P. (Students Taking Our Ministry Personal)

In December (Sr. High Small Group) STOMP's service project was to make cookies and distribute them to random homes in the community in hopes of spreading the spirit of Christmas. The group was amazed by the reactions of some of the recipients. Not only were the people appreciative of the thoughtfulness and cookies, they wanted the group to sing, too. Although they didn’t plan for that, they were all able to whip up “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”. It was a fun evening of service.

Before they departed on their mission, STOMP left their mark on the new Fellowship Hall floor. For the youth who couldn’t be there, they were with them in spirit.

Luke 6:38

Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

Youth Group LOCK - IN

Friday - Saturday January 2nd - 3rd

7:00pm - 8:00am

Eat Pizza! Play Games! Watch Movies! Stay up ALL night! Be sure to invite a friend! To sign up - use the link in InfoDevo or RSVP to Roger directly! Youth Group events are open to all kids 6th grade - Sr. High!

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CUMC Youth Drive Roger “Up the Wall”

Well, not exactly, but we will have a fun-filled afternoon climbing the rock walls at Vertical Endeavors in Warrenville.

We are planning our next big outing for Saturday, Jan. 24th, from 1: 00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Youth Group will meet at church at 12:45 and leave promptly at 1:00. We need to arrive at Vertical Endeavors by 1:45 to get checked in and start climbing at 2:00. We’ll climb from 2:00 to 4:00, then head down to Portillo’s in Shorewood for dinner out as a Youth Group. We should be back at church between 6:30 and 7:00.

Brittany Alcantar, Roger Beitzel, Rachel Lynch and Kellen Walker will all be shepherding the youth for this awesome activity.

Here are some important details.

The cost will be $20 for Vertical Endeavors, plus another $10-$20 for dinner, depending on your appetite. Families can make checks payable to Channahon UMC. Please give your payments to Youth Leader Roger Beitzel and Please do not put them in the offering plate. That way we can be sure your youth is signed up and paid up.

CUMC never wants money to keep youth from participating in our activities. If you need help paying for this outing, contact Roger privately, and he will arrange for confidential financial support for your family.

Also, each person climbing – both youth and adults – will need to print and sign a Vertical Endeavors waiver. In addition, each youth attending will need to have a Youth Group permission slip. Hard copies of these forms will be available by the Youth Board in the narthex.

You can use this link to sign up and do the waiver : at Vertical Endeavors/Warrenville

http://verticalendeavors.com/warrenville/ or you can call or text Roger at 630.338.2692

Registration and payment for Vertical Endeavors are due no later than Jan. 18th, please!

What??

Jan.2-3 Youth Group 7:00 p.m.-8:00 a.m. Lock-In Jan. 4 S.T.O.M.P. (Senior High Small Group) 6:00-8:00 p.m. Jan. 7 Junior High Small Group 6:00-7:30 Jan.14 Junior High Small Group 6:00-7:30

Jan. 18 S.T.O.M.P. (Senior High Small Group) 6:00-8:00pm Jan. 21 Junior High Small Group 6:00-7:30 Jan.24 Youth Group 1:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Vertical Endeavors and Dinner at Portillo’s Jan. 28 Junior High Small Group 6:00-7:30

January Youth Ministry Calendar

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Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. We love because he first loved us

– 1John 4:7,18-19

CUMC & Community News & Events

Ladies… Save the date and plan to attend!!

Cedar Lake Ministries Spring 2015 Ladies’ Retreat registration is now underway! Talk to the ladies that went last year (Jean Lawrence, Bonnie Ciolkosz, Mary Lou Buccarelli, Kris Hayden) to hear all the great things they enjoyed through the weekend. It’s faith centered, affordable and all around just a great weekend away. Book now before March 31st for the EarlyBird and Group Discounts for 2nights, 6meals and weekend events!

$117 (Dorm Style) $135 (Group 5-7) $144 (Quad) $171 (Double) $198 (Private)

Check the website for more details and other options. www.cedarlakeministries.org/register_ladies1.htm

mention Channahon UMC for the discount!

At Channahon UMC

Wednesday, January 14th @ 11:30am

Suggested Donation is $4 per person

Reservations are requested by calling the Channahon Township @ 815-467-2569.

Or should we say WINNERS….

A 1st Place tie goes to Dawn Brick and Janet Robb!!

Thank you to everyone who came out to help decorate and share a delicious

pot of chili!!

A Word from our Witness Team

Our Witness Team will be working on getting a new

church directory in the new year.

More information will be forth coming.

There will be a collection of food for the

Living Mana Pantry on January 18th.

Bags will be distributed on January 11th.

A Glorious and Merry Christmas

to each of you from all of us …

Your Witness Team

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Jesus answered, “Very truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not be astonished that I said to you, ‘You must be born from above.’

– John 3:5-7

CUMC Photo Gallery

CUMC and MUMC Choirs combined at the North Central College at the Aurora District Christmas Concert

Barn Dance & Dinner in our New Fellowship Hall !!!!

Sunday February 8th ~ 5p - 7p Mark your calendar to come ‘Dosie Doe’

We will be celebrating the completion of our brand new Fellowship Hall while raising money to build the new Grace Children’s Hospital in Haiti.

Pastor Steve will call square dances, circle dances, and the Virginia Reel with music provided by a live band. A soup/salad/bread buffet will be set up for dinner, thanks to our 2014 Haiti Mission Team, the Outreach

Committee, and other volunteers. The dance and dinner will be from 5pm to 7pm. We’ll be trying out our new tables, chairs, sound system, projector, screen, stage, and dance floor!

You won’t want to miss it!

Winter Food Collection

January 18th 2015!!

Please make every effort

to check expiration dates - expired food cannot be donated.

We thank you for sharing your abundance.

Witness Committee

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Our Joys to Share

Rachel Lynch - My friend Laverne and her mission team made

it safely to Thailand, all are safe from the typhoon.

Gordon & Cindy Vong - We are proud new grandparents to

Owen Alexander Rutchick.

Kelly & Dave Jones - we are so thankful for our musically

talented children, Emma and Gabrielle.

Good - Thankful that Spencer is home for the holidays.

Nancy Simpson - Great Granddaughter Aubrey was born.

George Johnson - I had my final radiation treatment!!

Dottie Priddy - Granddaughter Moya is recovering and healing.

Carol Holt - 2 of my granddaughters have outstanding GPA’s!

Micki Thompson - I am now living in Wilmington with my

boyfriend Denny Novy.

We are so please with the progress of the new Fellowship Hall.

We look forward to many celebrations and uses in there!

Norma Crenshaw- The church looks beautiful all decorated.

Sandy Fletcher - Wilmington HS won State title -3A football.

Elena Warren - Had a wonderful Thanksgiving in Pontiac.

Ray & Dawn Brick - Lexi is improving. Thank you for your

prayers. They continue to stay at Ronald McDonald house.

Lana Stafford - Good Dr. Visit for David. No treatment yet.

Erica - Mom finished her chemo, going on her dream vacation.

Mary Caher - STOMP had a great mission day delivering cookies

around town.

June Pelkey- I am going to be a Grandma!!!

Geldeans - Amy has been inducted to the National Honors

Society!! We are so proud of her.

Cotters - Baby Catherine is doing good, no surgery needed right

now. Congrats to granddaughter Jenna Simotes no her new job in

DC. Celebrating 56 years, we were married in CUMC!!

Surgeries/Hospitalizations

Dick McLaughlin, nephew Ryan(Szoke), Mrs. Holt(Warren), BW Self, Dave Ciancanelli, Norma Crenshaw, Kandace Goldberg(Babich), Grandson Blake(Hedgren), Vearl Keeton

Health Issues and General Prayer Requests

Derek Hogg, Micki Thompson, Barb & Fred Asp(Hedgren), Grandpa McSteen, my mother(Snow), John Benson(Fletcher), Lois Smith(Walker), Doug Cantu & Doug Dowing(Good), D’Atri Family and Ralph VanDiver Family(Young), Steve Peterson(Robb),

Gordon Corp, Family of Mutahir Rauf(Lindsrtrom), Dom Fodero, Jack Watson(Olsen), Claudia Krause(Williams), Marsha Simotes(Cotter), Layton Family(Babich), Lexi Barga(Brick), Karly Jackson family(Szoke), Mike Sales(Hayden)

*Names in ( ) are those who have requested the prayers.

OUR CHURCH’S CONCERNS

Thank You’s…

Thank you to everyone who came out for our Pizza Fundraiser at

Fat Boyz on 11/22. We made $1,200 from this event. If you

mention my name when ordering from Fat Boyz, they will

continue to donate to my medical fund. Thank you everyone!

Vearl Keeton

Thank you all for your calls, visits, cards and comfort this past

month as I lost both of my brothers, Bill & Jack. Losing them has

been a great loss but I have lots of wonderful memories. Thank

you all so much. Barb Powell

Thank you so much for opening our church doors and your hearts

to mom’s like me who participated in the Worldwide Candle

lighting service that took place at CUMC on 12/14. We continue to

pray for peace and healing. Deb O’Brien

Raney Good and Family

On the death of her Father, Ron Coons

Kezerle Family

On the death of Aunt Mary

Steven Robinson and Family

On the death of his father Thomas Robinson Sr.

Barb Powell and Family

On the death of her two brothers

Bill & Jack Penicook

Rick Lyman and Family

On the death of Rick’s Uncle George

Kris Hayden & Family

On the death of her sister-in-law Jennifer Hayden

Family of Larry Hilkemann

On his recent death

Chuck Byers & Family

On the death of his Uncle, David Byers

Lamentations 3:21-23 Yet this I call to mind and

therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed. for his compassions never fail.

They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

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OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES

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January 4 January 11 January 18 January 25

Greeters Lou McCoy &

Donna Buckley Ricky & Jean

Lawrence Blazekovich

Family Cathy Breen

Liturgists 9am

Emily Sergeant Beth Thelo Bobby Babich Lana Stafford

Liturgist 10:30am

Diane Robinson Allison Lyman Joi Walker Bailey Lyman

A/V 9am

Anita Young & Adam Platt

Mark Lindstrom & Adam Taylor

Mike & Amy Geldean

Steve Olson & Tim Wasilewski

A/V 10:30am

Liam O’Brien & Max Babich

Liam O’Brien & Tim Wasilewski

Max Babich & Brendan O’Brien

Bobby Babich & Adam Platt

January Sunday Service Volunteers Church Ambassador: Lou McCoy & Donna Buckley

Counters: Lowell Rainwater & Dave McMurtry 9:00 am Communion Servers: Pixie Koenig, Lana Stafford, Sonny & Sharon Hedgren 10:30am Communion Servers: Jim Walker, Mary Caher, Nancy Geldean

January Birthdays

15 Tyler Isaacson 16 Jim Kobe 17 Jackson Babich 17 Ron Crenshaw 19 Jayne VanMeter 20 Max Babich 21 Jim Koenig 22 Char Blackwell 22 Kevin Volk 23 Jessica VanAsdlen 26 Norma Crenshaw 26 Airriana Ridenour 26 Bennett Thelo 27 Robert Babich 28 Marsha Simotes 29 Jonathan VanAsdlen 30 Jon Borracci 30 Mary Jane Underwood

1 Mark Lindstrom 1 Riley Miller 1 Emily Sergeant 4 Clara Essary 5 Cindy Boyer 6 Pixie Koenig 6 Michelle Lyman 6 Frieda Manion 6 Rebecca Taylor 8 Jack Breen 9 Shannon Priddy 11 Emily More 12 John Sergeant 12 Jim Waller 13 Carlie Freis 13 Joseph Waller 14 Christian Cogdal 15 Kris Hayden

January Anniversaries

If we have missed your birthday or anniversary and you would like it to be added to the weekly bulletin

announcements and monthly Circuit Rider, please contact the church office @ 815-467-5275

or email: [email protected]

1/2 Gerald & Janet Sanders 1/6 Don & Joni Meyer 1/8 George & Georgia Johnson 1/10 Bob & Mary Jo Manion 1/16 Steve & Rose Admonis 1/16 Gordon & Pat Steele 1/17 Ray & Wendy McSteen 1/24 Carl & Barb Bush 1/27 Bob & Pat Williams

If you are interested in serving on any of these ministries on Sunday mornings once a month, please contact the church office to get on the rotation list.

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24751 W. Eames (Rt. 6), Channahon, IL 60410

www.channahonumc.org

Pastor: Steve Good Cell #: 815-922-6872

[email protected]

Youth Leader: Roger Beitzel [email protected]

Director of Children & Family Ministries Bonnie Babich

[email protected]

Office Ministry Assistant: Kris Hayden

[email protected]

Office Hours Mon. – Fri.: 9:00am-1:00pm

Phone: 815-467-5275/ Fax: 815-467-7435

The CIRCUIT

RIDER

Volume 61, No.1, January 2015 Editor: Kris Hayden

CUMC reserves the right to edit all submitted materials.

SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Traditional Worship 9:00am Contemporary Worship 10:30am Coffee & Donut Fellowship 10:15-11:00am Sunday School (all ages) 10:30am

Christmas Eve Candlelight 4:00pm, 6:30pm, & 11:00pm

All are welcome!

CHANNAHON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 24751 W. Eames St. Channahon, IL 60410

We are especially grateful for:

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