Communion Sunday October 2, 2016

9:30 AM

No matter who you are, Communion Sunday No matter where you are On life’s journey,

You are welcome here.

Worship begins with chimes. The prelude is a time of reflection and preparation for the worship of God.

Please silence cell phones. Bibles for use during worship are available at each entrance to the Sanctuary.

PRELUDE I Expect To See Him Jessy Dixon

Gospel Trio WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Avena Ward

* WELCOMING EACH OTHER

* CALL TO WORSHIP One: It only takes a tiny seed to crack open a rock. All: Imagine that! One: It only takes a tiny seed to grow a great tree. All: Imagine that!

One: It only takes a tiny faith to say to that tree: “Move!” And it will move. All: Imagine what can happen when we have great faith!

*Please stand if you are able to do so.

* HYMN Let us Talents and Tongues Employ Black Hymnal No. 347, v. 1-2

Let us talents and tongues employ, reaching out with a shout of joy: bread is broken, the wine is poured, Christ is spoken and seen and heard. Refrain

Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again, pass the Word around: loaves abound! Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again, pass the Word around: loaves abound! Christ is able to make us one, at his table we set the tone,

teaching people to live to bless, love in word and in deed express. Refrain

CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION

INVITATION TO THE TABLE

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

PRAYER OF CONSECRATION

THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

SERVING OF THE BREAD AND CUP

Please come forward for communion.

Take the bread and eat it. Then take the cup and drink. Deposit the cups in the baskets on the way back to your seat. The outer ring of cups

contains grape juice. The inner rings contain wine. A gluten-free bread option is wrapped and available on a separate tray.

Return to your seat by the side aisles.

All are welcome.

During the Response, students may leave the Sanctuary and go to their classrooms. JK/Kindergarten teachers will be waiting in the back of the church,

and 1st through 7th grade teachers will be waiting at the side door of th e church to lead the students. If you would like to accompany your child, you’re welcome to drop them off

and then return to worship. * PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

Generous God, thank you for feeding us at your table. May we be filled with faith as we have been filled with the bread and fruit of the vine. May our light shine before others so that they see your good works through us. Amen

* RESPONSE Black Hymnal No. 347, v. 3

Jesus calls us in, sends us out bearing fruit in a world of doubt, gives us love to tell, bread to share: God (Immanuel) everywhere! Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again,

pass the Word around: loaves abound! Jesus lives again, earth can breathe again, pass the Word around: loaves abound!

THE BIBLICAL WORD FOR THIS DAY

Luke 17:1-10 (NRSV)

Jesus said to his disciples, “Occasions for stumbling are bound to come, but woe to anyone by whom they come! It would be better for you if a millstone were hung around your neck and you were thrown into the sea than for you to cause one of these little ones to stumble. Be on your guard! If another disciple sins, you must

rebuke the offender, and if there is repentance, you must forgive. And if the same person sins against you seven times a day, and turns back to you seven times and says, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive.” The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” The Lord replied, “If you had faith the size of a mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you.

“Who among you would say to your slave who has just come in from plowing or tending sheep in the field, ‘Come here at once and take your place at the table’? Would you not rather say to him, ‘Prepare supper for me, put on your apron and serve me while I eat and drink; later you may eat and drink’? Do you thank the slav e for doing what was commanded? So you also, when you have done all that you were

ordered to do, say, ‘We are worthless slaves; we have done only what we ought to have done!’”

* A STATEMENT OF FAITH

We believe in God who has created and is creating, who has come to us in Jesus Christ to reconcile and make us new,

who works in us and others by the Holy Spirit. We trust God. God calls us to be the Church, to celebrate God’s presence, to love and serve others, to care for creation, to seek justice and to resist evil,

to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope. In life and death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God!

(adapted from the United Church of Canada) * RESPONSE Black Hymnal No. 547, v. 1

Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me!

I once was lost, but now am found, was blind but now I see.

SERMON “Plain Yellow Mustard” Jeff Carlson

* RESPONSE Black Hymnal No. 416, v. 1-2

I will trust in the Lord, I will trust in the Lord, I will trust in the Lord till I die. I will trust in the Lord, I will trust in the Lord, I will trust in the Lord till I die. I’m gonna treat everybody right, I’m gonna treat everybody right,

I’m gonna treat everybody right, till I die. I’m gonna treat everybody right, I’m gonna treat everybody right, I’m gonna treat everybody right, till I die.

MISSION MOMENT Jana O’Brien OFFERTORY It Is Well (With My Soul) Horatio Spafford

arr. Colleen Henry Gospel Trio

* FESTIVAL DOXOLOGY Praise God from Whom all blessings flow, Praise God all creatures here below, Alleluia, Alleluia!

Praise God above, ye heavenly host, Creator, Christ and Holy Ghost. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! Alleluia, Alleluia!

* HYMN Sent Forth by God’s Blessing Black Hymnal No. 76

Sent forth by God’s blessing, our true faith confessing,

The people of God from this dwelling take leave. The service is ended, O now be extended the fruits of our worship in all who believe. The seed of the teaching, receptive hearts reaching, shall blossom in action for God and for all.

God’s grace did invite us, and love shall unite us, to work for God’s realm and to answer the call. With praise and thanksgiving to God ever living, The tasks of our everyday life we will face. Our faith ever sharing, in love ever caring, embracing God’s children of each tribe and race.

With your grace you feed us, with your light now lead us, unite us as one in this life that we share. Then may all the living with praise and thanksgiving, give honor to Christ and that name which we bear.

* BENEDICTION * CHORAL BENEDICTION Amen, amen, amen.

POSTLUDE God is Working His Purpose Out Martin Shaw arr. Brendan Henry

Gospel Trio

Following Worship, all are invited for coffee and snacks downstairs in the Social Hall

TODAY’S WORSHIP LEADERS: Communion Coordinators: Jana O'Brien, Kevin O'Brien

Communion Servers: Pat Ruch, Dan Vaughn Communion bread baked by Marcia Knudson. Head Usher: Beatrice Jaji Ushers: Brian Hafner, Bruce Voice Acolyte Coordinators: Micki Fayhee, Cindy Zinn Ball Acolyte: Jack Kahan

Head Greeter: Greg Mooney Special Accommodations: Dodd Brown Gospel Trio: Brendan Henry, piano; Joel Kelsey, bass; David Agee, drums THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR were donated by Mark Roschen & Solveig Roverid in celebration of their 29th anniversary.

BORN THIS WEEK IN OCTOBER Donations to the Birthday Fund support A Just Harvest

We celebrate and give thanks for your life at St. Pauls.

October 2: Ann Benedict, Chris Glomp, Patricia Smith October 3: Betty Beckers, Andy Cory, Andrew Dow, Grace Gillmore, Barb Javorcic, Lisi Rowland, Jesse Russell

October 4: Gabriel Cabrera-Schram, Cynthia Cata, Tom Connolly, Emily Cromwell, Kristen Ekdahl-Hull, Paul Raiman, Solveig Roverud, Robin Scott

October 5: Sabrina Cabrera-Schram, Anaka McCroskey, Alyssa Van Denburg October 6: Tom Henry, Karen E. Johnson, Mandy McMillen, Bruce Voice October 7: David Berghoff, Jenna Kent, Anya Kompare, Catherine Muller

October 8: Andrew Honegger, Karin Magnuson

ANNOUNCEMENTS BIKE TO THE BOTANIC postponed until October 15 due to rain.

SCRIPTURE READERS WANTED: Hearing God's word from a diverse group of readers helps us celebrate the beauty of the Bible. We have lay readers for every Sunday morning of the

year at both the 9:30 and 11:00 services. There will be a gathering for all Readers, experienced and inexperienced, on Sunday, November 6, at 12:15 PM in the Sanctuary. We'll go over the procedures for reading and share tips. Please RSVP to Pastor Avena award@spucc.org.

FIRST WEDNESDAY LUNCHEONS will resume on October 5, 2016 from 12:00 -1:30 PM

in the Parlor. Can poetry be exciting? Come find out as we engage in discussion with Pastor Matt as he shares a few of his favorite poems. This poetry is clear and accessible. Some poems will be uplifting, while others are disturbing. This promises to be an exciting lunch! Please invite your

friends. All are welcome to attend. Cost is $10/person. Please RSVP with Leigh Borge (lborge@spucc.org).

GET FLU AND PNEUMONIA SHOTS AT ST. PAULS, Sunday, October 9, 9:00 AM to

12:00 PM. Pharmacist Lily from Walgreens on Clark Street will provide the shots. Flu shots are covered under Medicare Part B with a valid Medicare card. Under 65 and want the flu shot? Bring your insurance card. No insurance? The flu shot costs $31.99 or High or double flu for

$59.99. Pneumonia shots are also covered by Medicare Part B with a valid Medicare card. There are two different kinds of Pneumonia shots: Pneumovax @ $109.00 or Prevnar @ $209.99 if you

don’t have insurance. You can pay by check or cash. Thanks to Connectors and Barbara Kaiser for arranging to have Walgreens Flu Shots at St. Pauls.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 5:00 – 9:00 PM - A Just Harvest Annual Event "The Sky is the Limit" will be at the Kenilworth Club. Funds raised will support their ongoing ministry of

feeding the hungry and working for justice in Rogers Park. For tickets and more information visit ajustharvest.org.

SAVE THE DATE - BOSOM BUDDIES LUNCHEON - Sunday, October 23, 12:30, Parlor. During October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we invite all who have been affected by

breast cancer in any way to join us for a light lunch and conversation. Those who’ve been through the journey will be invited to share stories. No matter where you are on that path, you’re welcome here. Suggested donation of $10 per person for the lunch. RSVP to Pastor Avena

award@spucc.org.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: We will continue to pass along information in our Friday emails regarding the CMH Redevelopment. If you would like to receive up-to-the-minute information from the McCaffrey website, you can do so by visiting mi-cmh.com and clicking on project

updates in the top right corner.

The "Lincoln Common" parking lot (formerly known as the CMH parking lot) is now a pay lot. However, St. Pauls worshippers are able to park free of charge from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM on

Sundays. The pay terminal has now been installed in the parking lot but will not be monitored between those hours. We will receive instructions from the parking garage about how to validate parking for St. Pauls members. If you park in the lot before 8:00 AM or after 1:00 PM you will

be required to pay.

SANCTUARY ENVELOPE REMODELING PROJECT - As we talked about at our Annual Meeting this year, we are working on our Sanctuary Envelope Remodeling Project. Work is being done to the roofing tiles, gutter system and snow guards. Work has begun on the Kemper

Street stairs. The main entrance to the Sanctuary is now open. We apologize for the inconvenience.

WANT MORE VARIETY AT COFFEE HOUR? Sign up to bring it at http://bit.ly/1RtSUuH.

ALTAR FLOWER SIGN UP - If you would like to purchase flowers for the altar please go to our link at http://tinyurl.com/h55pl82 and sign up. There are only a few Sundays left for the year.

Thank you!

JOINING ST. PAULS CHURCH ONE-SESSION NEW MEMBER CLASS, Sunday, October 16, 12:30 – 2:30 PM. Learn

more about St. Pauls’ 173-year ministry of making a joyful sound in the city, meet others exploring membership, find out what we believe and how you can become more engaged. The

next class will be held on January 29, 2017. Contact Pastor Matt at mfitzgerald@spucc.org to be registered.

FAITH FORMATION SUNDAYS, 9:30 AM, Adult Faith Formation in the Parlor:

TODAY - ORIENTAL INSTITUTE SCHOLAR COMES TO ST. PAULS to tell us

about The Ancient Middle East and the Bible: The Middle East looms large in the news, given the protracted wars and ancient feuds. But the Middle East was always a key area influencing the world, including the writers of the Bible. For those writers, we often

want to know "What did they know, and when did they know it?" For example, “Are there other flood stories in the Ancient Middle East; if so, how do we think the biblical

writers found them, and how do we know anything about this transfer?” Or: "Were the ancient Hebrews aware of Egyptian myths and writings -- and if so, how did they become aware of Egypt, and how do we in turn know that?" J.J. Cross, our scholar from the

Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago, is a specialist in both Egypt and the

Hebrew Bible. Don't miss this stimulating conversation. Coffee and rolls available in

addition to fascinating surprises.

OCTOBER 9 – No Adult Faith Formation: Join us for Pancake Church and discussion of

One Church - One Book at 11:15 AM.

OCTOBER 16 – Silence: We live in a noisy, distracting world. Our minds are full of constant chatter and we feel a compulsion to always be and look "busy." Yet, one of the

core, ancient practices of Christianity is silence. It's time to reclaim it in our lives. Discussion led by Pastor Jeff Carlson.

OCTOBER 23 -No Adult Faith Formation: Join us for the Pet blessing at 9:30 AM

OCTOBER 30 – THE ART OF PRAYING ALOUD

1. Public Speaking

2. Snakes 3. Death According to a recent survey, these are the things we fear most. We may not talk about

snakes, but we will explore the privilege and reward of praying out loud, sharing our concerns and joys with God. Discussion will be led by Stephen Ministry Leader Marti

Pechnyo.

FRESH START MINDFULNESS MEDITATION – Two options available beginning on Thursdays. Choose 10:00 -11:30 AM or 7:00-8:30 PM, until November 17. A “Deepening the

Practice Retreat,” will also be offered November 19, 9:00-12:00 PM. Starting fresh is available in every moment. But how? Mindfulness meditation is an ancient and effective technique for

refreshment by taming the mind and calming the nervous system. In a 9-week class, we’ll learn/practice a variety of approaches including sitting, walking, contemplation and mindful communication. Each class will begin with light yoga stretches for everybody, followed by

guided mindfulness practice and discussion. Classes will be facilitated by Kimberley Lueck, a meditation practitioner for more than 20 years. She has also completed seminary study in both

the Christian and Vajrayana Buddhist traditions and sees in mindfulness practice a powerful, accessible tool for deeper understanding of each other, the Divine and ourselves. Register with Pastor Avena Ward award@spucc.org.

ONE CHURCH-ONE BOOK: BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME by Ta-Nehisi Coates. We

will discuss this short (152 pages!), impactful book after the all-congregation, post-worship pancake repast on Sunday, October 9. This book is a letter to the author’s son about being black in the United States. It reviews American history and explains “the racist violence that has been

woven into American culture,” the violence that came from slavery and institutional racism. Ta-Nehisi Coates, an African American writer, journalist and educator, is a national

correspondent for The Atlantic where he writes about cultural, social and political issues. Our discussion will be moderated by Dr. Valerie Johnson, Chair of the Political Science Department at DePaul University. A limited number of copies of the book will be available for purchase in

the church office. Please read (or re-read) and plan to join us in discussion in October.

NEXT BIBLE STUDY: Saturday, October 22, 10:00 – 11:45 AM in the Chapel. Tobit Part 2 It’s not in our Protestant Bible, but our Catholic and Orthodox cousins have preserved this remarkable folktale of adventure, love and healing, including a demon and an angel in disguise.

Its themes are echoed in the New Testament and its characters are frequent subjects of art. If your Bible doesn't contain it, contact Pastor Jeff Carlson for a copy. RSVP: jcarlson@spucc.org.

A YEAR WITH MARILYNNE ROBINSON - You are welcome to join this reading group as we read Lila, our final novel by the Pulitzer Prize winning author. Discussion will be Thursday,

October 27 at 7:00 PM in the Chapel. It will include a retro-1956 small-town Iowa church potluck. Need ideas? Ask an Iowan. RSVP: Pastor Jeff Carlson, jcarlson@spucc.org.

THE CHRISTIAN-BUDDHIST STUDY GROUP will meet again November 6 from 2:00-

4:00 PM at the home of Pastor Avena, 1613 N. Mohawk, Chicago. We’ll discuss the book

Living Buddha, Living Christ by Thich Nhat Hanh. Please let Pastor Avena know if you’d like to be on the mailing list for this group at award@spucc.org.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT - Visit our Food for Thought blog to find a weekly thought provoking article at http://www.spucc.org/blogs/food-for-thought.

UCC DAILY DEVOTIONAL - The UCC publishes a daily online devotional that arrives in

your inbox today, tomorrow, every single day! Devotions are short, less than 300 words, and feature some of the UCC's most insightful voices, including our own Pastor Matt. To register for the Still Speaking Daily Devotional: http://www.ucc.org/daily_devotional

CHILDREN AND YOUTH YOUTH MISSION TRIP MEETING – Today, at 9:45 AM in the high school room. All

youth in 8th thru 12th grades are invited to come share their ideas and interest in this year’s youth mission trip.

CHURCH SCHOOL REGISTRATION NOW OPEN. We have Church School for 2-years- old up to 9th graders. Please register your children for church school. Even if you have registered

in the past we ask you re-register each year so we have the most up-to-date information. You can register by going to http://www.spucc.org/churchschool and clicking the Register Now

button.

CHRISTIAN PAINTBALL ADVENTURE - Youth in 8th grade and above are invited to join

us on an afternoon trip to the Promised Land Paintball center in Trevor, WI. We’re going on Saturday, October 22. Meet at the church at noon and we'll drive up together or meet us there.

Not into paintball? They also have archery, an ultimate frisbee course, fishing and more. For the full package it is $35 per person. For the non-paintball package it is $15 per person. RSVP to Pastor Sarah sgarcia@spucc.org

DO YOUR KIDS LIKE TO SING? - Youth choirs start today! No prior singing experience

needed. Open to all.

CHILDREN'S CHOIR - All children grades 1-3 are welcome! Rehearsals are Sunday

mornings in the Chapel from 9:00-9:30 AM directed by Nancy Voigts (nvoigtsgod@att.net), accompanied by Karen Johnson.

PAUL'S PEOPLE - All youth in grades 4-8 are welcome! Rehearsals are Sunday

mornings in the Choir Room (upstairs) from 9:00-9:30 AM directed by Kecia Waldschmidt (keciagerman@hotmail.com).

SIGN UP TO SERVE AS AN ACOLYTE! We need two volunteers for each service this fall, through December 25, 2016. Acolytes have the responsibilities of 1) leading the pastors to the

Chancel during the processional and lighting the candles on the altar, 2) receiving the offering plates and presenting our gifts to the altar, and 3) dousing the candles as we are sent forth. Training is provided for new acolytes. Please sign up as many times as you are able and willing

to serve on our website at http://www.spucc.org/worship-music/worship- leaders-acolyte-guild. Children in 4th - 9th grade are welcome to join the Acolyte Guild. For more information contact

Micki Fayhee at deonmicki@sbcglobal.net.

HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS MEETING – Sunday, October 30 at 9:45 AM in the

Conference room. We want to hear form the parents about what is important to you in the St. Pauls ministry to high school students. What are your thoughts on the mission trip? Youth

group? Stressed out students? Come share your thoughts and ideas. YOUTH GROUPS FOR 2nd – 7th GRADERS. Every Tuesday we will have youth group for

2nd - 4th graders from 4:00 to 5:30 PM. We will have youth group for 5th -7th graders from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. Pizza will be served at 5:00 PM for all kids. Eight graders and high schoolers

are invited to be youth group leaders. Come for food, friendship, faith and fun

PARENTS OF LITTLE ONES For more information contact, Corie Gallemore at corie.gallemore@gmail.com.

ST. PAULS PLAY GROUP for children from birth to 3-years-old in the church Nursery and Toddler Room. Drop in anytime from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Wednesdays.

WINE TASTING Thursday, October 6, from 7:30 – 9:00 PM in the Oscar Mayer room.

Moms are invited to come and enjoy wine, cheese and chocolate. Enjoy meeting other moms and leave your little ones at home. To RSVP contact Corie Gallemore at corie.gallemore@gmail.com.

YOUNG ADULTS A group for fun and fellowship for folks in their twenties and thirties. All are welcome!

Email youngadults@spucc.org to be added to the mailing list.

CHRISTIANITY 101 - Monday, October 3, 7:00 PM - Parlor. Join Pastor Jeff and fellow young adults for a lively discussion of the real-life questions we face in our daily lives. This month's topic: Silence. We live in a noisy, distracting world yet one of the core, ancient practices

of Christianity is silence. It brings clarity to the constant chatter in our minds and our compulsion to always be "busy." Silence helps us to take a deep breath. There is no need to prepare in

advance. Please contact Hannah Basil at youngadults@spucc.org with questions and to RSVP. MONTHLY BRUNCH – Sunday, October 23, 12:00 PM. Join us for brunch after the 11:00

AM service. We will gather in the Social Hall during coffee hour and walk somewhere close. Have an idea of where we should go? Email Hannah Basil at youngadults@spucc.org with your

suggestion and to RSVP.

LAY CARE GIVING CONNECTORS SPECIAL LUNCHEON, TODAY in the Social Hall after worship.

CONNECTORS provide networking and support for members and friends of St. Pauls. We send

cards and care packages, make telephone calls, provide food and meals, give rides to doctor’s appointments and the store. Membership is open to all who have the time and the inclination to

help. Meetings are held once a month, except in July and December. The Connectors put together “Fall Care Packages” for our college students. We appreciate donations from the congregation of cookies, mints, gum, nuts, soup, etc. Donations can be dropped off at the church

office between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Fridays or on Sundays. Collection ends on Sunday, October 9. We will assemble the boxes after the 11:00 AM on Sunday, October 16,

in the Conference Room. Contact Pastor Avena Ward for more information award@spucc.org.

STEPHEN MINISTRY – In the autumn and winter we often feel grief more acutely than in the bright spring and summer months. If you are grieving a loss of any kind and would like to talk to

someone please contact Pastor Avena (award@spucc.org) or one of the Stephen Ministry Leaders Diana Laskaris (dianaminlead@gmail.com) or Marti Pechnyo (mpechnyo@gmail.com).

OUTREACH EMERGENCY DISASTER ASSISTANCE is being solicited to aid Louisiana where 40,000

homes have been damaged or destroyed by flooding in Baton Rouge and Lafayette. The UCC Disaster Response Network is helping. If you can contribute go to

https://transactions.ucc.org/CampaignForm/UCChrist/emergency_usa or mail a check to United Church of Christ, c/o Financial Services Office, 700 Prospect Ave, Cleveland OH 44115.

LINCOLN PARK COMMUNITY SHELTER NEEDS OVERNIGHT VOLUNTEERS.

You aren’t expected to stay up all night: you can choose to sleep or use the late-night time to catch up on quiet projects. We have several open shifts (9:00 PM - 6:30 AM weekdays, 9:00 PM – 8:00 AM weekends) in the next few weeks. Contact the Volunteer Manager, Fawn O’Brien, to

sign up: volunteer@lpcsonline.org 773-549-6111.

FEED THE HUNGRY - Community Engagement Project (CEP) Sunday Supper - Each week St. Pauls welcomes homeless and hungry people to Sunday dinner. As an outreach program of the Lincoln Park Community Shelter, this meal is for those on the LPCS waiting list and others

struggling with housing.

St. Pauls provides volunteers to prepare and serve about 40 people every week! If you would like to cook and serve, contact Brent Carstensen at bcarstensen@ameritech.net. Volunteers arrive at 3:00

PM, serve at 4:30 PM, and clean up by 5:00 PM - no experience required. Childcare is provided for those who need it at the church every second Sunday. To sign up for a Sunday with childcare, contact Pastor Sarah at sgarcia@spucc.org.

SARAH’S SISTERS gather every Wednesday morning to make 40 bag lunches to be distributed

to the homeless at the Fullerton Avenue door. Meet at the church at 9:30 AM, no need to RSVP. COLLEEN HENRY WRITING CENTER NEEDS A FEW TUTORS. CAN YOU

VOLUNTEER? Do you like to be with high school students? Do you remember how hard it was to get started writing an essay? We could really use you if you have some time to give to the

Writing Center at Lincoln Park High School, where kids learn to do the kind of writing that will help them in college and in the workplace. Training is available. And the payback comes from the faces of the students when they "get it." If you can help with this project initiated by St.

Pauls, please contact St. Pauls member Nancy Brandt, nhbrandt@sbcglobal.net.

FAITH AND PUBLIC ISSUES PUBLIC ISSUES THAT MAKE US THINK: Please reserve your space for the One

Church-One Book Discussion on October 9 by emailing Toby Rogers toby@rogers-

home.com. Our Faith and Public Issues Task Force plans Sunday afternoon programs in the fall and spring. If you would like to join the Task Force and help us plan, please contact co-chair

Toby Rogers. PUBLIC ISSUES TO PONDER. Check the Public Issues rack on the bulletin board in the

hallway outside the Sanctuary for articles relating to emergent public issues.

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS Please send any announcements you would like in the following week’s bulletin to announcements@spucc.org no later than 10:00 AM on Tuesday. Please limit announcements to

70 words. Thank you!

SAINT PAULS PRAYS

• Jenny Brandhorst at the death of her mother. • Juanita Barlow's grandson Matthew, hospitalized with an infection.

• Lynn Davis and family, as they mourn the death of her Uncle Cornie DeVos. • Abby, granddaughter of Penny Trowbridge’s friend Dorne, who has leukemia and is in hospice. • Doug Dobmeyer at St. Pauls House after a fall.

• Jan Exworthy’s mother, recovering from a fall. • Betty Voice, recovering at St. Pauls House, following knee surgery and a fall.

• Fernando’s son, Andrew Diaz, in his new journey as a Marine. • Bev Petrunich asks for prayer for a little girl Ellie who is going through family difficulties. • Ryan Braun's father, Carl, recovering from neck surgery.

• Friends and family of Doris Drost at her death. • Bev Petrunich’s cousin, Juanita, in hospice.

• Pat Kirby’s homemaker for housing needs. • Nancy Heffernan’s dear friend, Leona Plaugh, in hospice care during her final days. • Sylvia Pine’s grandfather, Terry Barton, recovering from strokes.

• Joel, critically injured, and his family, as they pray for his recovery. • Edith, Anita, Kim and all others who struggle with chronic pain and progressive illnesses.

• Carlos and Cynthia Cata’s friend, a mother of three with stage 4 lung cancer. • Candi Huber's niece, Kathryn, continuing treatments for cancer. • Juanita Barlow’s aunt, Sol; her grandchildren’s other grandmother, Rose, with cancer.

• Michelle’s friends Michael, Chris and Jerry, all sick with chronic illnesses. • Carolyn Stoner’s husband, Ryan, undergoing treatment for chronic pain; and her sister-in- law,

Grace, and her doctors discerning the cause of her illness. • Diane Massie’s friend, Ashley, battling brain cancer and in need of a miracle. • Lorri Gunn Wirsum, for her husband, Karl Wirsum, and her brother, Jim.

• Ed Wosylus’ sister-in-law, Monetta, being treated for breast and lung cancer. • Mary Train and her nephew Carl and family.

• Rob Castle's mother Kathie and his father Rich, living with chronic illness. • Philip Smedley’s father, for health issues. • Jonah, Sean and Kevin and all homeless individuals with mental illness living in this city.

• For all those touched by violence in Chicago. • The Renfrow family as they walk with Wayne, in hospice care.

• Ed Zasadil with balance problems, eczema, and other health issues. • Del Arsenault, in hospice care at home. • Carole Crowley recovering from a stroke.

• Steve Warsh, undergoing chemotherapy. • Tom Palkon being treated for cancer.

• For young adults as they try to make their way in life moving away (physically) from family. • For those involved in research trying to find a cure for cancer. • Those killed and injured in terrorist attacks around the world and all others in need of prayer.

• All service members and their loved ones before, during and after deployment.

(Prayer cards are available in the pew racks. Fill one out and drop it in the offering plate.) NEARLY 1 IN 5 ADULTS STRUGGLE WITH A MENTAL HEALTH ISSUE. Contact one of

the pastors today for information about mental healthcare advocacy and resources that can help you and your loved ones. Contact information for the pastors is at the back of this bulletin.

ABOUT ST. PAULS Making a joyful sound in the city

Saint Pauls UCC has a vibrant history in the city of Chicago. Founded in 1843, we are one of the city's oldest churches. In 1989 we became one of America's first congregations to declare ourselves "Open to and Affirming of” LGBT women and men. From founding Chicago's largest provider of social services to at-risk children to starting a home for the elderly, from housing protestors at the 1968 Democratic Convention to hosting Lincoln Park's first MLK day march against violence on Chicago's streets we are proud to make a joyful sound in the city. Most importantly, over the past 172 years we are glad to have introduced thousands of children and adults to the amazing, inclusive, life changing, uplifting love of God. We do so in worship that is traditional, but far from conventional.

St. Pauls United Church of Christ 2335 North Orchard Street Chicago, Illinois 60614

(773) 348-3829 FAX (773) 348-3858 www.spucc.org

Matt Fitzgerald, Senior Pastor, mfitzgerald@spucc.org

Avena Ward, Associate Pastor, award@spucc.org Jeff Carlson, Associate Pastor, jcarlson@spucc.org

Sarah Garcia, Associate Pastor for Children and Youth, sgarcia@spucc.org Tom Henry, Pastor Emeritus, emeritushenry@gmail.com

Kurt R. Hansen, Music Director, kurtsingsbach@gmail.com Kevin Dzierzawski, Organist, kdzierza@att.net

Brendan Henry, Pianist, brendanphenry@hotmail.com Nancy Voigts, Children’s Choir Director, nvoigtsgod@att.net

Kecia Waldschmidt, Youth Choir Director, keciagerman@hotmail.com Karen E. Johnson, Joyful Sounds Choir Director, kejpiano@aol.com

Mark Mosley, Intergenerational Orchestra Director, mwmosley@gmail.com Kevin O’Brien, Lay Liturgical Administrator, kob48@att.net

Free Parking is available on Sundays at Children’s Memorial Hospital 2300 Block of North Lincoln Ave. – Vouchers Not Needed

WELCOME TO SAINT PAULS UCC!

Welcome to those whose hearts are on fire with faith, and to those who bring their doubt inside our doors.

Welcome to our first time guests and our longtime members.

Welcome to single people, tiny children, grandparents and families of all configurations.

Welcome to those who rejoice and to those who grieve. Welcome to each and to everyone.

We are an Open and Affirming church. We welcome all.

We are blessed by your presence and we are glad you are here!