Sunday School Kick-Off!

Adult Education and Children's Sunday School

starts on September 22nd!

8:15-9:15 - Adult Education; Bible Study on the book of Romans

10:15am-10:45 - Sunday School

Fearless Generosity

Ephesians 3:20-21

Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to hi be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen (NRSV)


These encouraging words from the apostle Paul are truly words of blessing. God is able to do far more abundantly than anything we are able to ask or even think about asking for. And perhaps, even more amazingly, God chooses to work through us to accomplish more than we can imagine.


October 6th will be the beginning of a four-week stewardship emphasis for our congregation called Fearless Generosity. Each week in worship, we will learn how to become more faithful stewards as we explore what it means to practice:

  • fearless living;
  • fearless service;
  • fearless sowing;
  • and fearless;


Join us in worship each week as we explore what Fearless Generosity looks like in the life of believers!


Let's Learn Together

The Northwest Clergy Cluster of the ELCA will be offering adult education programs called "Growing Together in Faith" in October on Wednesday evenings!

 

The weeks will build upon each other, but if you can only join for a few sessions, you will still get a lot out of it!


This joint educational opportunity will provide the chance to learn from various pastors in our cluster, meet other members of the wider church, and engage thoughtfully about your faith.

All classes are 6:30-8:00pm on ZOOM: Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30.


For more information see the newsletter, and for detailed information on each session, contact Pastor Karol for the link (the same link is good for all sessions).

Bowling Party

Join us on Sunday, Oct. 27th at 4pm at Bel-Pike Lanes.  For only $10, enjoy 2 hot dogs, chips, soda, and 2 games of bowling (rental shoes included)!  Bel-Pike Lanes is at 107 County Road 519 (just outside of Belvidere).  Please sign up in Fellowship Hall so we know how many lanes to reserve.

All Saints Sunday

November 3rd


On this Sunday, as we give thanks for all the Saints of God, we especially remember those who have gone on before us. If you would like to remember a loved one in prayer during All Saints worship, please submit your name to the church office by Sunday, October 27th or submit your prayer during worship on November 3rd.

Congregational Meeting

Join us for our Congregational Meeting November 17th. Worship begins at 9:00am, immediately followed by the Congregational Meeting. We won't have adult education or Sunday School that day. If you are unable to attend in person, please contact the office for a ZOOM link.

Christmas Dinner

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Please see the link provided above for information and instructions for our 36th annual free Christmas Dinner! Reservations are required to be made no later than December 20th, and the meal pickup will take place on Christmas Day (pickup or delivery only, with delivery being subject to volunteer availability). 


Ongoing Events - Line up to Sign up!


  • WEEKLY FELLOWSHIP & COFFEE HOUR

    After the worship service, join us for coffee hour - food and fellowship - in Fellowship Hall!  


    Would you like to host a coffee hour?  Hosts prepare the beverages and bring snacks. Maybe you'd like to bake a batch of cookies, a tray of cupcakes, or a loaf of banana bread?  Or purchase and bring doughnuts or coffeecake?  Pick a date and sign-up on the sheet in Fellowship Hall!

  • ALTAR FLOWERs

    Sponsor the Altar Flowers in memory of a loved one, or to celebrate a special occasion!  The cost is $40.  Two charts are posted, so two people/families can sign up for the same date.  Flowers may be designated "in memory/honor of", birthday, anniversary, graduation, celebration, etc.  Write your information on the sign-up chart, and put a check for $40 in the offering plate with “flowers” marked on the envelope and memo line (or $40 in cash with your name and "flowers" on the envelope).  On your Sunday, take the beautiful arrangements home after worship service, or Pastor or the Visiting Deacons will share them with a home-bound member or a member in the hospital.

  •                Remember a loved one

    Would you like to purchase an engraved memorial brick for our Prayer Garden? The bricks are available in two sizes: 4" x 4" for $35.00, and 8" x 8" for $45.00. Please see the order form in the Fellowship Hall.

See our photo gallery below for some of the fun we've had in prior events!