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Prints of Peace – Looking to Sunday, November 8, 2020
IMPORTANT UPDATES – WEEKLY CHANGES Contents (scroll down for each): THIS SUNDAY - Sunday Online Service SPECIAL NOTICE - Reimagining Worship Survey Reminder Pastor Daniel’s Office Hours Getting to Know You A NOTE FROM PASTOR DANIEL Time and Talents Survey Gift Card Orders Sign Ministry Care & Concern Fellowship Faith Formation Now How to give your offering Youth Social Outreach THIS SUNDAY Worship Luther once observed that the most basic expression of the church is the Christian household. He saw every father of a household as a bishop and every mother as a bishopess (Small Catechism, Introduction to the Study Edition). On account of our baptism, we are all priests who mediate Christ’s presence to the world. It is good and right to worship in our homes for we are the church. Join us virtually for a Service of Holy Communion Sunday, November 8. The presence of Christ in, with, and under the elements depends solely upon God's promise to be found there. During the offering, you may set your table with bread and fruit juice. You may distribute the bread to the members of your household saying, “The body of Christ given for you.” After all have eaten, you may distribute the cup to the members of your household saying, "The blood of Christ shed for you.” Watch your email on Sunday morning for the link to the YouTube video and script to join in worship, or find it online at www.peacelutheranlz.com. Adult Forum Sunday, Nov. 8, 10:00 a.m. Do you have questions, thoughts, or concerns about the changes to worship on November 15? Join us Sunday at 10:00 a.m. for a time of fellowship and discussion! SPECIAL NOTICE - Reimagining Worship Sunday Morning Schedule Beginning Nov. 15 Join us over Zoom at 9:15 a.m. for virtual Sunday School, Adult Forum, and Coffee Hour! Stay for worship over Zoom at 10:30 a.m. The Survey Thank you to all who responded to the survey about worship times! The survey results were as follows on Thursday, November 5: 8:00 a.m. - 11 in favor 10:30 a.m. - 19 in favor Other - 10 in favor There appears to be widespread interest in resuming our normal Sunday morning routine. There was some interest in having a service around 9:00 a.m. However, this would conflict with Sunday School which has been meeting virtually from 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. since Rally Day. We will begin with one service at 10:30 a.m. and look into the possibility of adding an additional 8:00 or 8:30 a.m. service once we are comfortable in the new format. FAQS Q: What liturgy will you use? A: We will use a simple liturgy based on the ancient pattern for personal prayer (a psalm, a reading, and our prayerful response). This shortened liturgy will last 30-45 minutes and emphasize God’s living Word as he encounters us through scripture and preaching. Q: Will we celebrate Holy Communion? A: No. The Lord’s Supper will not be celebrated in a physical gathering at this time. Worship leaders are exploring the possibility of a monthly all-Zoom communion service. Q: What can I expect from an in-person worship service? A: On November 15, we will limit the in-person gathering to 20 members. Attendance for future gatherings will be adjusted in conjunction with State, Local, and Synodical guidelines. These limits include the pastor, assisting minister if present in person, reader if present in person, tech volunteer, and ushers. Ushers will guide participants to assigned seats before worship and escort participants out after worship. Zoom participants will be projected on the walls in the sanctuary. Those gathered in-person are asked to refrain from speaking in unison and singing. All participants 2 years of age and older are required to wear masks while they are in the building. Q: How can I reserve a seat? A: Call the church office by noon the Thursday before the service. The church administrator will ask a few screening questions and take names down for seat assignments and contact tracing. If at capacity, the caller will be placed on a waiting list and invited to consider joining the service over Zoom for that Sunday. Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before the service Sunday morning. If you are experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19 on the day of the service or recently came in contact with anyone who tested positive for COVID-19, please join us over Zoom and consider getting tested for COVID. Q: What happens if someone who participates in-person tests positive for COVID-19 afterwards? A: In a timely manner, the church office will notify all in-person participants that they were exposed to COVID. Anyone exposed will be encouraged to self-quarantine and seek COVID testing as soon as possible. In-person gatherings will be suspended for two weeks following a positive diagnosis, and the space will be sanitized. Q: How will you make sure worship over Zoom is a safe, family friendly experience? A: Some of you may have experienced the Zoom bombing phenomenon which began last spring. Zoom bombing happens when a stranger joins a meeting with the purpose of disrupting it. Groups that get Zoom bombed tend to make themselves vulnerable in the following ways:
Peace Lutheran Church will take the following precautions to provide a safe, family friendly experience:
Q: Why are we moving worship from YouTube to Zoom? A: Zoom allows for two way communication instead of a one way broadcast. The goals of this service include but are not limited to:
Q: What can I expect from a service conducted over Zoom? A: A service over Zoom is an authentic expression of Christian community, not a professional broadcast. Participants will have more autonomy and more opportunities to interact during this service. Worship will be a live event, and all music will be pre-recorded. Worship leaders and in-person participants will be masked. However, this will not have a significant impact on the quality of the sound due to the use of bluetooth lapel mics. Q: What are your expectations of families with children? A: Gathering over Zoom feels different for everyone than gathering in person does. Children’s attention spans or interest in worship in any digital format will not be the same as it might be in person. That said, Zoom will provide children with an opportunity to interact during the Children’s Word. All participants will be muted during the liturgy unless reading, assisting, or passing the peace. Q: Who can access the service over Zoom? A: The service will be accessible to every member at Peace. The community gathered through Zoom will be projected on the walls of the sanctuary when there is an in-person gathering. Participants can join worship over Zoom using computer, smart phone, tablet, and landline. Anyone who can make a phone call can easily join a worship service over Zoom. Q: Do I have to come in person if I want to assist or read? A: No. Zoom allows readers and assisting ministers the flexibility to lead from anywhere. Q: Will I still be able to watch the service later if I can’t log-in on Sunday morning? A: Yes. Every service will be recorded and posted to YouTube. PASTOR DANIEL’S OFFICE HOURS Pastor Daniel will be in the office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. He will work remotely on Thursdays and Saturdays. He is available for appointments at the following times each week: Wednesday 10:00 - 11:00 a.m, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m Thursday 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. (remote) Friday 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. He is also available at other times if needed. Please call in advance to schedule an appointment. GETTING TO KNOW YOU Pastor Daniel, Amanda, Ethan, and Adam would like to kick-start the weekend with you in a family friendly virtual happy hour! Sign up for a 5:00 p.m. Friday time slot online by clicking here. Prepare your own appetizers and drinks at home. Then enjoy them with 30 minutes of good conversation over Zoom, FaceTime, or landline! A NOTE FROM PASTOR DANIEL Friends in Christ, Thank you for blessing my family with four weeks of parenting leave. Thank you for your prayers during this preganancy’s complications, and thank you for reaching out to help lighten our load with your gifts. I am deeply grateful for the grace we encountered through you, and I am excited to be back as we begin this new chapter in our life together. God bless us and keep us in Christian faith and friendship! In Christ, Pastor Daniel TIME AND TALENT SURVEYS The Members Team is currently emailing surveys regarding your participation in the life of our church. So far, there have been only 29 responses. These surveys are being sent out in spite of Covid-19 in the hope that by this time next year, Covid will be a part of the past and Peace will have returned to full functioning. Team leads will adapt their projects to meet Covid precautions. Please complete your survey as soon as possible. Thanks! GIFT CARD ORDERS Gift card orders will be placed on Sunday, November 8 and Dec 6. Outreach will likely need some gift cards around these dates, so look for information on that. If you would like to order for either the food pantry donations or LSSI Christmas donations, this would be a great way to help out both the Outreach group as well as our Youth Group! Gift cards for LSSI need to be ordered this Nov 8, as they are due on December 6. If you have any questions about ordering, please reach out to Lori Schwartz. Here are some easy steps for you to follow when placing your order: When you are ready to place your order, send Lori Schwartz an email. Please indicate how many of each card you would like. Please make sure to indicate what denomination of gift card you would like. Some merchants, like Walmart or Target, give you many denominations to choose from - you can order a $100 gift card or 4 $25 gift cards - both costing you the same $100. But, if you are planning on getting them as 4 different gifts, the one card at $100 is not what you want. When you know how much your order is in total, you can mail your check directly to Peace Lutheran with a note in the MEMO indicating Gift Cards. ALL CHECKS SHOULD BE PAYABLE TO PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. Once the gift cards have arrived, Lori will send you an email letting you know that the cards are in a cooler on her front porch. Lori will put your gift cards into an envelope with your name on them so you know which cards are yours. If you have cards that you are ordering for any of the Outreach donations, please put a note on your order so she can pull those and can drop them at church. Lori will get them to the church office in one group - this will save each of you a stop at church. Please let Lori know if you have any additional questions. FYI - You can set up your gift cards to come directly out of your bank account (instead of having to write a check and send that in to church). If you would like to do this, please let Lori Schwartz know. This option allows you to send ecards to others (children away from home) or get them on your phone as well. SIGN MINISTRY Sign Ministry: The Outreach Team is looking for someone to take over coordinating the outdoor sign ministry for 2021. This involves coming up with messages for the sign and scheduling the volunteers to change the sign message every two weeks or so. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Sue Koenig. CARE & CONCERN We pray for one another: We pray for those who need healing, safety and God’s watchful care. This week we pray for Mike Wilms, Sherri Juveland, Lizetta Moore, Kim Wilkinson, Kyle, Jan Allen, Rita, Gina Nilsen, Laurie G., and Deacon Tracy Katschke. We also pray for our nation following the general election, all who are affected by the wildfires out west including Wendy Brown and Tamara Alliston Johnson with her family, and we pray for those affected by the hurricanes in the South. We welcome prayer requests. Let us remember to lift up our needs, concerns, and joys – and those of others – in our prayer! Make your prayer request by emailing the church office office@peacelutheranlz.com . We care for one another: If you have any special needs or know someone who does, reach out to the Caring Tree by contacting Judy Tetour. FELLOWSHIP Brewing Questions is Back!: It's been a while since we have gathered for Brewing Questions, so let's do so....over Zoom! Everyone is welcome to join in for some great conversation, laughs and, of course, bring your beverage of choice. Our next Brewing Questions meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 18th at 6pm! If you are interested, please visit the virtual gathering section on PLC website home page for the Zoom link! FAITH FORMATION NOW For Families with Children: Each Sunday you can access the Children’s Bulletin with activities that enable families to worship together and learn from each week’s Scripture theme. Access these resources at www.peacelutheranlz.com . For adults: Adult Forum Sunday, Nov. 29, 10:00 a.m. If we made an album of Jesus’ greatest hits, which stories might we include? Come find out on Sunday, November 29 as we begin reading Short Stories by Jesus! Author Amy-Jill Levine will walk us through how Jesus’ first century audience would have heard these beloved and familiar parables. Click here to purchase the book on Amazon! The Wednesday Morning Women’s Bible Study: Women’s Bible Study meets on Wednesday morning in the church at 9:00 am. We will be reading and discussing the book “The First Christmas” by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan. It looks into the theological and political aspects of the birth of Jesus. Please join us. If you have any questions you can contact Carol Wojnarowski at 847-540-8150. Men of Peace! Looking for a way to connect with other guys in the congregation in our social distanced world? Join us at 8:00 am Saturday mornings at church for men’s Bible Study. And sports. And job stuff. And whatever comes up! Looking forward to seeing new faces we haven’t seen in a while! The Labyrinth is open for your personal time of reflection and prayer. If you missed last Sunday’s worship, go to www.peacelutheranlz.com to access it at any time. HOW TO GIVE YOUR OFFERING Thank you! Thank you as you continue your generous contributions to the virtual offering plate we pass. Congregation members are using these methods: Mailing their check to church / Using their own bank website “send-payment” feature / Going to www.peacelutheranlz.com and clicking on “make a donation” / or, downloading and using the app we recommend: https://www.vancopayments.com/egiving/church-app YOUTH NOVEMBER VIRTUAL SUNDAY SCHOOL: Lessons are scheduled from 9:15-9:45 on November 1 & 15. Please have lesson materials ready before logging in. Future Sunday school lessons will take place on the first and third Sundays of the month with a meeting link sent on the Saturday prior to the lesson. Contact Liz (Lhopman@comcast.net) or Natalie (natalie1234@att.net) with any questions. YOUTH DIRECTOR MEDICAL LEAVE: Tracy will be out of the office for hip replacement surgery starting Thursday, November 5th-Sunday, November 15th. During her absence, Triple D and the High School Youth Group will not be meeting. Confirmation on Wednesday, November 11th will be led by Pastor Daniel. Upon her return, both programs will be held virtually for a time while Tracy recovers. Triple D will meet next on Sunday, November 22nd from 11:30am-12:30pm via Zoom. Senior High Youth Group will also meet on Sunday, November 22nd from 1-2pm also via Zoom. Of course, while Tracy is out and recovering, you can absolutely send cards and well wishes to her home! CONFIRMATION IS BACK IN FULL SWING!: The Peace Lutheran Confirmation Class has started for the fall! Confirmation will be conducted virtually on Wednesdays from 7-7:50pm. Our virtual class time will consist of highs and lows, 1-2 lesson discussions/activities and, of course, a GAME! Tracy will send out the Wednesday Zoom link, as well as the 5-10 minute lesson video, to families on the Tuesday before our Wednesday class. Depending on comfort levels and the pandemic, we will decide as January 2021 gets closer as to whether to continue with only a virtual option. SOCIAL OUTREACH Operation Warm collection will be ending - please donate soon: Operation Warm Donations - We are collecting donations again this year. $20 provides a new coat to a child in need. Donations can be made on-line at: https://give.operationwarm.org/campaign/the-lake-zurich-area-coats-for-kids-2020-21/c285374 Credit your donation to our fundraising team by typing in Peace Church Lake Zurich! Operation Warm Volunteers - This year’s coat distribution will occur on 11/14/20 and will be a drive up event. Anyone interested in volunteering can sign up here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30e0f4dada822a2fb6-operation Gift Cards: The holidays will soon be upon us and with that, we like to think of the many ways we can reach out to support individuals in need. Instead of collecting Christmas gifts for the children served by LSSI (Lutheran Social Services of Illinois), we will be collecting gift cards from Target and Walmart. We will also be collecting gift cards for the St. Francis de Sales Food Pantry for Jewel, Aldi or Walmart. These gift cards can be of any amount. There will be a small box in the church office that you can personally drop off any donation cards you would like to do. Just put the gift card in an envelope and indicate which program (LSSI or Food Pantry) you would like to support. You can make your gift card money go even further by purchasing cards through our church. Lori Schwartz will be ordering cards on Nov. 8 and the youth program will get a percentage back from purchases ordered through her. You can let her know directly if your cards are for the Outreach Program and she will see that those are delivered to church. Thank you in advance for your generosity! Coins for Change: Mark your calendar now for Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10-2pm. As we have done in the past, we are collecting coins (and dollars) to help with PADS (Homeless Services) in Lake County. Here is how we are going to do it: Find all those coins that you have been collecting at home, on top of your dresser, in your car, or purse, etc. and bring them to Peace. We will have confirmation students (getting in some service hours!) and an adult in the parking lot. You can just drive up and we will be wearing our masks and will happily collect whatever you can bring. The money we collect will be converted into gift cards for PADS. If you have any questions, please call Sue Koenig. If you have coins but can't make that day, please call Sue and she will pick up any donations at your home. PADS: During normal times, PADS would be operating its homeless shelters from October - April. We would be bringing food or donations to Messiah Lutheran Church and doing their laundry to help out. Currently, PADS is not operating any of their shelters. They are putting people up in hotels and working with them to find long-term housing solutions. Our Coins for Change program will continue to support this much needed organization. Next Mobile Food Pantry: Mark your calendars for the next mobile food pantry that will be held at the Chapel in Lake Zurich on Nov. 7 from 10-11:30am. If you need food or know someone who does, please plan to attend. Mission Projects Day: For more than a decade we have been holding Mission Projects Day the first Saturday of February. We have braced all kinds of crazy weather in the past but we think this year's pandemic will create the biggest challenges yet.. But we are not going to let that stop us in our efforts to create an opportunity for many people to do good by providing service to others and to demonstrate the caring attitude that we have here at Peace. Many people have already volunteered to put together kits (baby kits, health kits and school kits for Lutheran World Relief just to name a few!). We have had a very active group of bandage rollers for Global Health Ministries that have already completed hundreds of bandage rolls. We have more kits ready if you would like to take part! If you would like to assemble kits please contact Sue Koenig and a drop off/pickup will be arranged. Other service projects that can now be started are preparing fleece and tying it into blankets and making cards for children in the hospital. If you would prefer to donate items, we are especially in need of single subject spiral notebooks and bath-sized bars of Ivory soap. Thank you!
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IMPORTANT UPDATES – WEEKLY CHANGES
Contents (scroll down for each): DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS THIS SUNDAY - Sunday Online Service A NOTE FROM PASTOR DANIEL Pastor Daniel’s Office Hours Getting to Know You SPECIAL NOTICE - Reimagining Worship Getting to Know You Time and Talents Survey Gift Card Orders Sign Ministry Care & Concern Fellowship Faith Formation Now How to give your offering Youth Social Outreach DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS!!! Remember to Fall Back! Set your clocks back one hour on Saturday, October 31! THIS SUNDAY Worship Join us virtually for a Service of the Word Sunday, November 1 as we give thanks for the life and witness of all the saints. Watch your email on Sunday morning for the link to the YouTube video and script to join in worship, or find it online at www.peacelutheranlz.com. As we worship in-our-own-homes this Sunday, remember blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Virtual Coffee Hour/Adult Ed: Sunday, 10:00 a.m. TEACH THE PASTOR!!! What does the life of faith look like for you during a global pandemic? What does it mean for you and your family to be part of Peace Lutheran Church at this time? Where do you hear God’s Spirit calling us to go as the body of Christ at this time? A NOTE FROM PASTOR DANIEL Friends in Christ, Thank you for blessing my family with four weeks of parenting leave. Thank you for your prayers during this preganancy’s complications, and thank you for reaching out to help lighten our load with your gifts. I am deeply grateful for the grace we encountered through you, and I am excited to be back as we begin this new chapter in our life together. God bless us and keep us in Christian faith and friendship! In Christ, Pastor Daniel PASTOR DANIEL’S OFFICE HOURS Pastor Daniel will be in the office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. He will work remotely on Thursdays and Saturdays. He is available for appointments at the following times each week: Wednesday 10:00 - 11:00 a.m, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m Thursday 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Friday 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. He is also available at other times if needed. Please call in advance to schedule an appointment. SPECIAL NOTICE - Reimagining Worship Reimagining Community Imagine a worship service where you can see the faces and hear the voices of your friends. Now imagine a service where you can pass the peace without worrying about aerosols and physical contact. Then, imagine a service where you can take an active role reading and assisting. Does such a service sound too good to be true? Join us over Zoom for worship beginning Sunday, November 15 and find out! Reimagining Liturgy What can you do when even the simplest task seems to demand a dozen extra steps and precautions? Simplify! Advent is the season of simplicity where God separates the spiritual clutter from our lives and prepares us to encounter the Word in a fresh way. On Sunday, November 15, we will pilot a simplified liturgy loosely based on the ancient pattern for personal prayer (a psalm, a reading, and our prayerful response). This shortened liturgy will emphasize God’s living Word as he encounters us through scripture and preaching. Reimagining Gathering Beginning Sunday, November 15, Peace will open the digital world to in-person gatherings. These gatherings will be governed by the safety protocols outlined in Peace’s reopening documents. Current state, local, and synodical recommendations are also guiding Peace’s preparations. The service will be accessible over Zoom for all who wish to gather digitally. A recording will be available on YouTube a few hours later. Stay tuned for more information on reserving your seat in the sanctuary! GETTING TO KNOW YOU Pastor Daniel, Amanda, Ethan, and Adam would like to kick-start the weekend with you in a family friendly virtual happy hour! Sign up for a 5:00 p.m. Friday time slot online by clicking here. Prepare your own appetizers and drinks at home. Then enjoy them with 30 minutes of good conversation over Zoom, FaceTime, or landline! TIME AND TALENT SURVEYS The Members Team is currently emailing surveys regarding your participation in the life of our church. So far, there have been only 29 responses. These surveys are being sent out in spite of Covid-19 in the hope that by this time next year, Covid will be a part of the past and Peace will have returned to full functioning. Team leads will adapt their projects to meet Covid precautions. Please complete your survey as soon as possible. Thanks! GIFT CARD ORDERS Gift card orders will be placed on Sunday, November 8 and Dec 6. Outreach will likely need some gift cards around these dates, so look for information on that. If you would like to order for either the food pantry donations or LSSI Christmas donations, this would be a great way to help out both the Outreach group as well as our Youth Group! If you have any questions about ordering, please reach out to Lori Schwartz. Here are some easy steps for you to follow when placing your order: When you are ready to place your order, send Lori Schwartz an email. Please indicate how many of each card you would like. Please make sure to indicate what denomination of gift card you would like. Some merchants, like Walmart or Target, give you many denominations to choose from - you can order a $100 gift card or 4 $25 gift cards - both costing you the same $100. But, if you are planning on getting them as 4 different gifts, the one card at $100 is not what you want. When you know how much your order is in total, you can mail your check directly to Peace Lutheran with a note in the MEMO indicating Gift Cards. ALL CHECKS SHOULD BE PAYABLE TO PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. Once the gift cards have arrived, Lori will send you an email letting you know that the cards are in a cooler on her front porch. Lori will put your gift cards into an envelope with your name on them so you know which cards are yours. If you have cards that you are ordering for any of the Outreach donations, please put a note on your order so she can pull those and can drop them at church. Lori will get them to the church office in one group - this will save each of you a stop at church. Please let Lori know if you have any additional questions. FYI - You can set up your gift cards to come directly out of your bank account (instead of having to write a check and send that in to church). If you would like to do this, please let Lori Schwartz know. This option allows you to send ecards to others (children away from home) or get them on your phone as well. SIGN MINISTRY Sign Ministry: The Outreach Team is looking for someone to take over coordinating the outdoor sign ministry for 2021. This involves coming up with messages for the sign and scheduling the volunteers to change the sign message every two weeks or so. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Sue Koenig. CARE & CONCERN We pray for one another: We pray for those who need healing, safety and God’s watchful care. This week we pray for Mike Wilms, Sherri Juveland, Lizetta Moore, Kim Wilkinson, Kyle, Randy Bounds, Jan Allen, Rita, Carol Sullivan, Gina Nilsen and Laurie G. We also pray for all who are affected by the wildfires out west including Wendy Brown and Tamara Alliston Johnson with her family, and we pray for those affected by the hurricanes in the South. We welcome prayer requests. Let us remember to lift up our needs, concerns, and joys – and those of others – in our prayer! Make your prayer request by emailing the church office office@peacelutheranlz.com . We care for one another: If you have any special needs or know someone who does, reach out to the Caring Tree by contacting Judy Tetour. FELLOWSHIP Brewing Questions is Back!: It's been a while since we have gathered for Brewing Questions, so let's do so....over Zoom! Everyone is welcome to join in for some great conversation, laughs and, of course, bring your beverage of choice. Our next Brewing Questions meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 18th at 6pm! If you are interested, please visit the virtual gathering section on PLC website home page for the Zoom link! FAITH FORMATION NOW For Families with Children: Each Sunday you can access the Children’s Bulletin with activities that enable families to worship together and learn from each week’s Scripture theme. Access these resources at www.peacelutheranlz.com . For adults: The Wednesday Morning Women’s Bible Study: Women’s Bible Study meets on Wednesday morning in the church at 9:00 am. We will be reading and discussing the book “The First Christmas” by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan. It looks into the theological and political aspects of the birth of Jesus. Please join us. If you have any questions you can contact Carol Wojnarowski at 847-540-8150. Men of Peace! Looking for a way to connect with other guys in the congregation in our social distanced world? Join us at 8:00 am Saturday mornings at church for men’s Bible Study. And sports. And job stuff. And whatever comes up! Looking forward to seeing new faces we haven’t seen in a while! The Labyrinth is open for your personal time of reflection and prayer. If you missed last Sunday’s worship, go to www.peacelutheranlz.com to access it at any time. HOW TO GIVE YOUR OFFERING Thank you! Thank you as you continue your generous contributions to the virtual offering plate we pass. Congregation members are using these methods: Mailing their check to church / Using their own bank website “send-payment” feature / Going to www.peacelutheranlz.com and clicking on “make a donation” / or, downloading and using the app we recommend: https://www.vancopayments.com/egiving/church-app YOUTH NOVEMBER VIRTUAL SUNDAY SCHOOL: Lessons are scheduled from 9:15-9:45 on November 1 & 15. Please have lesson materials ready before logging in. Future Sunday school lessons will take place on the first and third Sundays of the month with a meeting link sent on the Saturday prior to the lesson. Contact Liz (Lhopman@comcast.net) or Natalie (natalie1234@att.net) with any questions. YOUTH DIRECTOR MEDICAL LEAVE: Tracy will be out of the office for hip replacement surgery starting Thursday, November 5th-Sunday, November 15th. During her absence, Triple D and the High School Youth Group will not be meeting. Confirmation on Wednesday, November 11th will be led by Pastor Daniel. Upon her return, both programs will be held virtually for a time while Tracy recovers. Triple D will meet next on Sunday, November 22nd from 11:30am-12:30pm via Zoom. Senior High Youth Group will also meet on Sunday, November 22nd from 1-2pm also via Zoom. Of course, while Tracy is out and recovering, you can absolutely send cards and well wishes to her home! CONFIRMATION IS BACK IN FULL SWING!: The Peace Lutheran Confirmation Class has started for the fall! Confirmation will be conducted virtually on Wednesdays from 7-7:50pm. Our virtual class time will consist of highs and lows, 1-2 lesson discussions/activities and, of course, a GAME! Tracy will send out the Wednesday Zoom link, as well as the 5-10 minute lesson video, to families on the Tuesday before our Wednesday class. Depending on comfort levels and the pandemic, we will decide as January 2021 gets closer as to whether to continue with only a virtual option. SOCIAL OUTREACH Operation Warm: Operation Warm Donations - We are collecting donations again this year. $20 provides a new coat to a child in need. Donations can be made on-line at: https://give.operationwarm.org/campaign/the-lake-zurich-area-coats-for-kids-2020-21/c285374 Credit your donation to our fundraising team by typing in Peace Church Lake Zurich! Operation Warm Volunteers - This year’s coat distribution will occur on 11/14/20 and will be a drive up event. Anyone interested in volunteering can sign up here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30e0f4dada822a2fb6-operation Coins for Change: Mark your calendar now for Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10-2pm. As we have done in the past, we are collecting coins (and dollars) to help with PADS (Homeless Services) in Lake County. Here is how we are going to do it: Find all those coins that you have been collecting at home, on top of your dresser, in your car, or purse, etc. and bring them to Peace. We will have confirmation students (getting in some service hours!) and an adult in the parking lot. You can just drive up and we will be wearing our masks and will happily collect whatever you can bring. The money we collect will be converted into gift cards for PADS. If you have any questions, please call Sue Koenig. If you have coins but can't make that day, please call Sue and she will pick up any donations at your home. PADS: During normal times, PADS would be operating its homeless shelters from October - April. We would be bringing food or donations to Messiah Lutheran Church and doing their laundry to help out. Currently, PADS is not operating any of their shelters. They are putting people up in hotels and working with them to find long-term housing solutions. Our Coins for Change program will continue to support this much needed organization. Next Mobile Food Pantry: Mark your calendars for the next mobile food pantry that will be held at the Chapel in Lake Zurich on Nov. 7 from 10-11:30am. If you need food or know someone who does, please plan to attend. Mission Projects Day: For more than a decade we have been holding Mission Projects Day the first Saturday of February. We have braced all kinds of crazy weather in the past but we think this year's pandemic will create the biggest challenges yet.. But we are not going to let that stop us in our efforts to create an opportunity for many people to do good by providing service to others and to demonstrate the caring attitude that we have here at Peace. Many people have already volunteered to put together kits (baby kits, health kits and school kits for Lutheran World Relief just to name a few!). We have had a very active group of bandage rollers for Global Health Ministries that have already completed hundreds of bandage rolls. We have more kits ready if you would like to take part! If you would like to assemble kits please contact Sue Koenig and a drop off/pickup will be arranged. Other service projects that can now be started are preparing fleece and tying it into blankets and making cards for children in the hospital. If you would prefer to donate items, we are especially in need of single subject spiral notebooks and bath-sized bars of Ivory soap. Thank you! IMPORTANT UPDATES – WEEKLY CHANGES
Contents (scroll down for each): THIS WEEKEND - Saturday In-Person Holy Communion, has been cancelled THIS SUNDAY - Sunday Online Service & Adult Ed SPECIAL NOTICE - Returning to the Sanctuary Care & Concern Pastor’s Paternal Leave Getting to Know You Fellowship Faith Formation Now How to give your offering Youth Social Outreach THIS SUNDAY Worship Join us virtually for Holy Communion on Sunday, October 25. Please note that we will be sharing communion in the same manner (bread only) whether celebrating at Peace on Saturday or at home on Sunday as an expression of unity around the Lord’s Table. Watch your email on Sunday morning for the link to the YouTube video and script to join in worship, or find it online at www.peacelutheranlz.com. As we worship in-our-own-homes this Sunday, know that all are invited to the banquet! Rejoice in the Lord!. Adult Ed: Meets Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Don’t Know Much about...the Parables! Have you ever wondered what Jesus was REALLY talking about in some of His parables? Come find out and learn more about Jesus’ most popular method of teaching! During virtual coffee hour (10am-11am) on 10/25, all are welcome to join Tracy as we journey into the world of Jesus. We’ll take a look at some of Jesus’ most popular, as well as lesser known, parables to explore the context of Jesus’ teaching as well as how these lessons can be applied to us today. Please let Tracy know if you have any questions. SPECIAL NOTICE - Returning to the Sanctuary In last week’s Confirmation class, our teens learned and discussed the stories of Abraham and Sarah, as well as Isaac and Rebekah. Both lessons speak of God’s promise - that God will be with Abraham, Sarah, Isaac and Rebekah wherever they go. In return, God asks them to TRUST. With their trust, God will show not only Abraham, Sarah, Isaac and Rebekah - but ALL of us - that we are safe, blessed, loved and united as children of God. Being reminded that we are loved and united by God was so important then and it continues to be now during this pandemic, as we continue to navigate the unknown. With the weather turning colder, the virtual worship planning team, COVID-19 task force and PPC have been working on a plan to return to in-person worship. Their discussions continue to take existing recommendations, guidelines and best practices into account - while also making sure that our worship service feeds and unites our beloved congregation. Our team is in the process of creating a worship experience that is similar to an ancient form of prayer - the morning prayer service. This service of the Word, which is traditionally seen as a way to listen to and for God, will consist of one hymn, one Scripture reading, a sermon and prayers. The service of the Word is considered to be a form of worship that can be taken “wherever you go” - and such will be the case for the Peace congregation as both in-person and virtual experiences will be offered. Our teams are looking to begin the in-person and virtual morning prayer service at the beginning of the season of Advent. The season of Advent presents us with the perfect time - not only is it the “beginning” of the church year, but Advent also represents a time of change, a time of rediscovery, a time when the Word became flesh - with the coming of Jesus. Advent is also a time when we will be reminded that we are united in hope - in person, virtually and most of all, as beloved children of God. TIME AND TALENT SURVEYS Members’ team is currently emailing surveys regarding your participation in the life of our church. So far, there have been only 29 responses. These surveys are being sent out in spite of covid-19 in the hope that by this time next year, covid will be a part of the past and Peace will have returned to full functioning. Team leads will adapt their projects to meet covid precautions. Please complete your survey as soon as possible. Thanks! GIFT CARD ORDERS Gift card orders will be placed on Sunday Dec 6. Outreach will likely need some gift cards around these dates, so look for information on that. If you would like to order for either the food pantry donations or LSSI Christmas donations, this would be a great way to help out both the Outreach group as well as our Youth Group! If you have any questions about ordering, please reach out to Lori Schwartz. Here are some easy steps for you to follow when placing your order: When you are ready to place your order, send Lori Schwartz an email. Please indicate how many of each card you would like. Please make sure to indicate what denomination of gift card you would like. Some merchants, like Walmart or Target, give you many denominations to choose from - you can order a $100 gift card or 4 $25 gift cards - both costing you the same $100. But, if you are planning on getting them as 4 different gifts, the one card at $100 is not what you want. When you know how much your order is in total, you can mail your check directly to Peace Lutheran with a note in the MEMO indicating Gift Cards. ALL CHECKS SHOULD BE PAYABLE TO PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. Once the gift cards have arrived, Lori will send you an email letting you know that the cards are in a cooler on her front porch. Lori will put your gift cards into an envelope with your name on them so you know which cards are yours. If you have cards that you are ordering for any of the Outreach donations, please put a note on your order so she can pull those and can drop them at church. Lori will get them to the church office in one group - this will save each of you a stop at church. Please let Lori know if you have any additional questions. FYI - You can set up your gift cards to come directly out of your bank account (instead of having to write a check and send that in to church). If you would like to do this, please let Lori Schwartz know. This option allows you to send ecards to others (children away from home) or get them on your phone as well. SIGN MINISTRY Sign Ministry: The Outreach Team is looking for someone to take over coordinating the outdoor sign ministry for 2021. This involves coming up with messages for the sign and scheduling the volunteers to change the sign message every two weeks or so. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Sue Koenig. CARE & CONCERN We pray for one another: We pray for those who need healing, safety and God’s watchful care. This week we pray for Mike Wilms, Sherri Juveland, Lizetta Moore, Kim Wilkinson, Kyle, Randy Bounds, Jan Allen, Margaret Sherman, Rita, Matthew Vehrs, Carol Sullivan and Gina Nilsen. We also pray for all who are affected by the wildfires out west including Wendy Brown and Tamara Alliston Johnson with her family, and we pray for those affected by the hurricanes in the South. We welcome prayer requests. Let us remember to lift up our needs, concerns, and joys – and those of others – in our prayer! Make your prayer request by emailing the church office office@peacelutheranlz.com . We care for one another: If you have any special needs or know someone who does, reach out to the Caring Tree by contacting Judy Tetour. PASTOR’S PATERNAL LEAVE Pastor Daniel will begin paternal leave Friday, September 25 and return Tuesday, October 27. Deacon Tracy Katschke will be on call to respond to emergencies and provide spiritual care. She can be reached on her cell phone (630.202.9834). GETTING TO KNOW YOU Pandemic got you down? Join Pastor Daniel, Amanda, and Ethan for a virtual happy hour starting in November! Prepare your own appetizers and drinks at home. Then enjoy them with 30 minutes of good conversation and toddler antics over Zoom! Check back in November for sign-up information. FELLOWSHIP Our Playground has Reopened: We are following the protocols being used by the LZ Parks and Recreation department, which is basically playing at your own risk. Based on information from the CDC and IPDH, the virus is killed by UV rays from the sun, so there is no need to sanitize the playground. We ask parents to monitor their kids while they play on the playground. Try to keep social distancing between children of different families. Kids should be wearing masks if more than one family is on the playground. At this time we are not reopening the Music Wall or the basketball hoop since it is impossible to social distance while doing both of those activities. Wine Women and Weeding: Come on over, and as we chat and weed, have a sip of wine and enjoy each other’s company. Every Wednesday at 5:00 at the Labyrinth. Brewing Questions is Back!: It's been a while since we have gathered for Brewing Questions, so let's do so....over Zoom! Everyone is welcome to join in for some great conversation, laughs and, of course, bring your beverage of choice. Our next Brewing Questions meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 18th at 6pm! If you are interested, please visit the virtual gathering section on PLC website home page for the Zoom link! ‘Secret Sister’ Update: We will be moving our Secret Sister Reveal into the fall. In the meantime, it is always good to pray and we hope you have kept your “Secret Sister” in your daily prayers. We would encourage you to use the old fashioned letter with a stamp to send a warm thought to your secret sister on a monthly basis or if you live close, you can drop them off a goodie in their mailbox. They may have guessed who you were, but if not, the fun will continue! At this time, if you pop in the church, please do not post any new notes on the bulletin board as it is not actively being monitored. Please reach out to Sherri Juveland and Sandy Hanna with any questions. Stay safe and enjoy these fall days! FAITH FORMATION NOW For Families with Children: Each Sunday you can access the Children’s Bulletin with activities that enable families to worship together and learn from each week’s Scripture theme. Access these resources at www.peacelutheranlz.com . For adults: The Wednesday Morning Women’s Bible Study: Women’s Bible Study meets on Wednesday morning in the church at 9:00 am. We will be reading and discussing the book “The First Christmas” by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan. It looks into the theological and political aspects of the birth of Jesus. Please join us. If you have any questions you can contact Carol Wojnarowski at 847-540-8150. Men of Peace! Looking for a way to connect with other guys in the congregation in our social distanced world? Join us at 8:00 am Saturday mornings at church for men’s Bible Study. And sports. And job stuff. And whatever comes up! Looking forward to seeing new faces we haven’t seen in a while! The Labyrinth is open for your personal time of reflection and prayer. If you missed last Sunday’s worship, go to www.peacelutheranlz.com to access at any time. HOW TO GIVE YOUR OFFERING Thank you! Thank you as you continue your generous contributions to the virtual offering plate we pass. Congregation members are using these methods: Mailing their check to church / Using their own bank website “send-payment” feature / Going to www.peacelutheranlz.com and clicking on “make a donation” / or, downloading and using the app we recommend: https://www.vancopayments.com/egiving/church-app YOUTH NOVEMBER VIRTUAL SUNDAY SCHOOL: Lessons are scheduled from 9:15-9:45 on November 1 & 15. Please have lesson materials ready before logging in. Future Sunday school lessons will take place on the first and third Sundays of the month with a meeting link sent on the Saturday prior to the lesson. Contact Liz (Lhopman@comcast.net) or Natalie (natalie1234@att.net) with any questions. HALLOWEEN FUN FOR YOUTH & TRIPLE D!: All are welcome to join our Youth Group & Triple D Bible Study for some Halloween fun on Sunday, October 25th from 11:30am-1pm! We will be carving pumpkins, playing some Halloween games and, best of all, having some fun! Tracy will be bringing pumpkins, so please let her know if your teen will be attending so they have a pumpkin to carve. All participants must bring their own carving tools and, of course, wear a mask. CONFIRMATION IS BACK IN FULL SWING!: The Peace Lutheran Confirmation Class has started for the fall! Confirmation will be conducted virtually on Wednesdays from 7-7:50pm. Our virtual class time will consist of highs and lows, 1-2 lesson discussions/activities and, of course, a GAME! Tracy will send out the Wednesday Zoom link, as well as the 5-10 minute lesson video, to families on the Tuesday before our Wednesday class. Depending on comfort levels and the pandemic, we will decide as January 2021 gets closer as to whether to continue with only a virtual option. FOR ALL PARISHIONERS: SOCIAL OUTREACH Operation Warm: Operation Warm Donations - We are collecting donations again this year. $20 provides a new coat to a child in need. Donations can be made on-line at: https://give.operationwarm.org/campaign/the-lake-zurich-area-coats-for-kids-2020-21/c285374 Credit your donation to our fundraising team by typing in Peace Church Lake Zurich! Operation Warm Volunteers - This year’s coat distribution will occur on 11/14/20 and will be a drive up event. Anyone interested in volunteering can sign up here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30e0f4dada822a2fb6-operation Coins for Change: Mark your calendar now for Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10-2pm. As we have done in the past, we are collecting coins (and dollars) to help with PADS (Homeless Services) in Lake County. Here is how we are going to do it: Find all those coins that you have been collecting at home, on top of your dresser, in your car, or purse, etc. and bring them to Peace. We will have confirmation students (getting in some service hours!) and an adult in the parking lot. You can just drive up and we will be wearing our masks and will happily collect whatever you can bring. The money we collect will be converted into gift cards for PADS. If you have any questions, please call Sue Koenig. If you have coins but can't make that day, please call Sue and she will pick up any donations at your home. PADS: During normal times, PADS would be operating its homeless shelters from October - April. We would be bringing food or donations to Messiah Lutheran Church and doing their laundry to help out. Currently, PADS is not operating any of their shelters. They are putting people up in hotels and working with them to find long-term housing solutions. Our Coins for Change program will continue to support this much needed organization. Next Mobile Food Pantry: Mark your calendars for the next mobile food pantry that will be held at the Chapel in Lake Zurich on Nov. 7 from 10-11:30am. If you need food or know someone who does, please plan to attend. Culver’s update: Thank you to all who participated in the Culver’s fundraiser on October 5. It is very generous of them to support groups like ours in this uncertain economic time. They will be sending us a check for $48 that will go towards mission trips. Thank you Culver’s of Lake Zurich! Mission Projects Day: Currently Mission Projects Day is scheduled for February 6, 2021. We recognize that we will likely still be operating under significant restrictions but we really feel called to continue this awesome opportunity for all people of Peace to engage in fellowship and in service to others. In light of that, we have decided that we will start some of the projects prior to February and will get started on them now. The first to roll out is making bandages for Global Health Ministries. You will get a rolling jig, plenty of strips, and tape. All you have to do is roll! It is an easy project to do while talking to others or watching a movie or football game. It is great for students looking for service hours. We will also be making pillows for hospice, paracord bracelets for Operation Gratitude for service members and cards for kids in the hospital. .If you can help with anything, please call or email Sue Koenig and she will get you the supplies you need. IMPORTANT UPDATES – WEEKLY CHANGES
Contents (scroll down for each): THE SUNDAY - Sunday Online Service SPECIAL NOTICE - Returning to the Sanctuary Care & Concern Pastor’s Paternal Leave Getting to Know You Fellowship Faith Formation Now How to give your offering Youth Social Outreach THIS SUNDAY Worship Join us virtually for a Service of the Word Sunday, October 18. Watch your email on Sunday morning for the link to the YouTube video and script to join in worship, or find it online at www.peacelutheranlz.com. As we worship in-our-own-homes this Sunday, consider how the Pharisees treated Jesus. Adult Ed: Meets Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Don’t Know Much about...the Parables! Have you ever wondered what Jesus was REALLY talking about in some of His parables? Come find out and learn more about Jesus’ most popular method of teaching! During virtual coffee hour (10am-11am) on 10/25, all are welcome to join Tracy as we journey into the world of Jesus. We’ll take a look at some of Jesus’ most popular, as well as lesser known, parables to explore the context of Jesus’ teaching as well as how these lessons can be applied to us today. Please let Tracy know if you have any questions. SPECIAL NOTICE - Returning to the Sanctuary In this week’s Confirmation class, our teens learned and discussed the stories of Abraham and Sarah, as well as Isaac and Rebekah. Both lessons speak of God’s promise - that God will be with Abraham, Sarah, Isaac and Rebekah wherever they go. In return, God asks them to TRUST. With their trust, God will show not only Abraham, Sarah, Isaac and Rebekah - but ALL of us - that we are safe, blessed, loved and united as children of God. Being reminded that we are loved and united by God was so important then and it continues to be now during this pandemic, as we continue to navigate the unknown. With the weather turning colder, the virtual worship planning team, COVID-19 task force and PPC have been working on a plan to return to in-person worship. Their discussions continue to take existing recommendations, guidelines and best practices into account - while also making sure that our worship service feeds and unites our beloved congregation. Our team is in the process of creating a worship experience that is similar to an ancient form of prayer - the morning prayer service. This service of the Word, which is traditionally seen as a way to listen to and for God, will consist of one hymn, one Scripture reading, a sermon and prayers. The service of the Word is considered to be a form of worship that can be taken “wherever you go” - and such will be the case for the Peace congregation as both in-person and virtual experiences will be offered. Our teams are looking to begin the in-person and virtual morning prayer service at the beginning of the season of Advent. The season of Advent presents us with the perfect time - not only is it the “beginning” of the church year, but Advent also represents a time of change, a time of rediscovery, a time when the Word became flesh - with the coming of Jesus. Advent is also a time when we will be reminded that we are united in hope - in person, virtually and most of all, as beloved children of God. TIME AND TALENT SURVEYS Members’ team is currently emailing surveys regarding your participation in the life of our church. Please complete by Monday, October 19th. So far there have been 21 responses. Thank you for that! These surveys are being sent out in spite of covid-19 in the hope that by this time next year, covid-19 will be a part of the past and Peace will have returned to full functioning. Team leads will adapt their projects to meet covid-19 precautions. GIFT CARD ORDERS Gift card orders will be placed on Sunday Nov 8 and Dec 6. Outreach will likely need some gift cards around these dates, so look for information on that. If you would like to order for either the food pantry donations or LSSI Christmas donations, this would be a great way to help out both the Outreach group as well as our Youth Group! If you have any questions about ordering please feel free to let me know. These are some easy steps for you to follow when placing your order. When you are ready to place your order, send me an email. Please indicate how many of each card you would like. Please make sure to indicate what denomination of gift card you would like. Some merchants, like Walmart of Target give you many denominations to choose from - you can order a $100 gift card or 4 $25 gift cards - both costing you the same $100, but if you are planning on getting them as 4 different gifts, the one card at $100 is not what you want. When you know how much your order is in total, you can mail your check directly to Peace Lutheran with a note in the MEMO indicating Gift Cards. ALL CHECKS SHOULD BE PAYABLE TO PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. Once the gift cards have arrived, I will send you an email letting you know that the cards are in a cooler on my front porch. I will put your gift cards into an envelope with your name on them so you know which cards are yours. If you have cards that you are ordering for any of the Outreach donations, please put a note on your order so I can pull those and can drop them at church so I can get them to the church office in one group - this will save each of you the stop at church. Please let me know if you have any additional questions that I have not mentioned. FYI - You can set up your gift cards to come directly out of your bank account (instead of having to write a check and send that in to church). If you would like to do this, please let me know. This option allows you to send ecards to others (children away from home) or you to get them on your phone as well. SIGN MINISTRY Sign Ministry: The Outreach Team is looking for someone to take over coordinating the outdoor sign ministry for 2021. This involves coming up with messages for the sign and scheduling the volunteers to change the sign message every two weeks or so. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Sue Koenig. CARE & CONCERN We pray for one another: We pray for those who need healing, safety and God’s watchful care. This week we pray for Mike Wilms, Sherri Juveland, Lizetta Moore, Kim Wilkinson, Kyle, Randy Bounds, Jan Allen, Margaret Sherman, Rita, and Matthew Vehrs. We also pray for all who are affected by the wildfires out west including Wendy Brown and Tamara Alliston Johnson with her family, and we pray for those affected by the hurricanes in the South. We welcome prayer requests. Let us remember to lift up our needs, concerns, and joys – and those of others – in our prayer! Make your prayer request by emailing the church office office@peacelutheranlz.com . We care for one another: If you have any special needs or know someone who does, reach out to the Caring Tree by contacting Judy Tetour. PASTOR’S PATERNAL LEAVE Pastor Daniel will begin paternal leave Friday, September 25 and return Tuesday, October 27. Deacon Tracy Katschke will be on call to respond to emergencies and provide spiritual care. She can be reached on her cell phone (630.202.9834). GETTING TO KNOW YOU Pandemic got you down? Join Pastor Daniel, Amanda, and Ethan for a virtual happy hour starting in November! Prepare your own appetizers and drinks at home. Then enjoy them with 30 minutes of good conversation and toddler antics over Zoom! Check back in November for sign-up information. FELLOWSHIP Our Playground has Reopened: We are following the protocols being used by the LZ Parks and Recreation department, which is basically playing at your own risk. Based on information from the CDC and IPDH, the virus is killed by UV rays from the sun, so there is no need to sanitize the playground. We ask parents to monitor their kids while they play on the playground. Try to keep social distancing between kids of different families. Kids should be wearing masks if more than one family is on the playground. At this time we are not reopening the Music Wall or the basketball hoop since it is pretty impossible to social distance while doing both of those activities. Wine Women and Weeding: Come on over, and as we chat, weed, have a sip of wine and enjoy each other’s company. Every Wednesday at 6:00 at the Labyrinth. Brewing Questions is Back!: It's been a while since we have gathered for Brewing Questions, so let's do so....over Zoom! Everyone is welcome to join in for some great conversation, laughs and, of course, bring your beverage of choice. Our next Brewing Questions meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 18th at 6pm! If you are interested, please visit the virtual gathering section on PLC website home page for the Zoom link! ‘Secret Sister’ Update: We will be moving our Secret Sister Reveal into the fall. In the meantime, it is always good to pray and we hope you have kept your “Secret Sister” in your daily prayers. We would encourage you to use the old fashioned letter with a stamp to send a warm thought to your secret sister on a monthly basis or if you live close, you can drop them off a goodie in their mailbox. They may have guessed who you were, but if not, the fun will continue! At this time, if you pop in the church, please do not post any new notes on the bulletin board as it is not actively being monitored. Please reach out to Sherri Juveland and Sandy Hanna with any questions. Stay safe and enjoy these fall days! FAITH FORMATION NOW For Families with Children: Each Sunday you can access the Children’s Bulletin with activities that enable families to worship together and learn from each week’s Scripture theme. Access these resources at www.peacelutheranlz.com . For adults: The Wednesday Morning Women’s Bible Study: Women’s Bible Study meets on Wednesday morning in the church at 9:00 am. We will be reading and discussing the book “The First Christmas” by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan. It looks into the theological and political aspects of the birth of Jesus. Please join us. If you have any questions you can contact Carol Wojnarowski at 847-540-8150. Men of Peace! Looking for a way to connect with other guys in the congregation in our social distanced world? Join us at 8:00 am Saturday mornings at church for men’s Bible Study. And sports. And job stuff. And whatever comes up! Looking forward to seeing new faces we haven’t seen in a while! The Labyrinth is open for your personal time of reflection and prayer. If you missed last Sunday’s worship, go to www.peacelutheranlz.com to access at any time. HOW TO GIVE YOUR OFFERING Thank you! Thank you as you continue your generous contributions to the virtual offering plate we pass. Congregation members are using these methods: Mailing their check to church / Using their own bank website “send-payment” feature / Going to www.peacelutheranlz.com and clicking on “make a donation” / or, downloading and using the app we recommend: https://www.vancopayments.com/egiving/church-app YOUTH OCTOBER VIRTUAL SUNDAY SCHOOL: Lessons are scheduled from 9:15-9:45 on October 4 & 18. Please have lesson materials ready before logging in. Future Sunday school lessons will take place on the first and third Sundays of the month with a meeting link sent on the Saturday prior to the lesson. Contact Liz (Lhopman@comcast.net) or Natalie (natalie1234@att.net) with any questions. YOUTH GROUP IS BACK!: The Peace Lutheran Youth Group had an AWESOME kick off on Sunday, September 20th that was filled with games and laughter! We will start meeting biweekly for a social distancing picnic lunch, discussion, service projects and fun! All are welcome to join us for our next youth group, which will be held Sunday, October 18th from 12-1:15pm! TRIPLE D (DONUTS, DEVOTIONS & DISCUSSION) IS BACK!: Our youth Bible study, Triple D, had an AWESOME kick-off via Zoom last Sunday! We will meet again on Sunday, October 25th from 11:30am-12:30pm in the Peace parking lot! All are welcome to join us for this time of devotion, which is always accompanied with laughter and a side of silliness! Masks and social distancing is required and at this time, we will NOT have donuts - BUT, you can always have donuts beforehand! CONFIRMATION IS BACK IN FULL SWING!: The Peace Lutheran Confirmation Class started for the year, last Wednesday. Confirmation will be conducted virtually on Wednesdays from 7-7:50pm. Our virtual class time together will consist of highs and lows, 1-2 lesson discussions/activities and, of course, a GAME! Tracy will send out the Wednesday Zoom link, as well as the 5-10 minute lesson video, to families on the Tuesday before our Wednesday class. Depending on comfort levels and the pandemic, we will decide as January 2021 gets closer as to whether to continue with only a virtual option. FOR ALL PARISHIONERS: SOCIAL OUTREACH Operation Warm: Operation Warm Donations - We are collecting donations again this year. $20 provides a new coat to a child in need. Donations can be made on-line at: https://give.operationwarm.org/campaign/the-lake-zurich-area-coats-for-kids-2020-21/c285374 Credit your donation to our fundraising team by typing in Peace Church Lake Zurich! Operation Warm Volunteers - This year’s coat distribution will occur on 11/14/20 and will be a drive up event. Anyone interested in volunteering can sign up here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30e0f4dada822a2fb6-operation Coins for Change: Mark your calendar now for Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10-2pm. As we have done in the past, we are collecting coins (and dollars) to help with PADS (Homeless Services) in Lake County. Here is how we are going to do it: Find all those coins that you have been collecting at home, on top of your dresser, in your car, or purse, etc. and bring them to Peace. We will have confirmation students (getting in some service hours!) and an adult in the parking lot. You can just drive up and we will be wearing our masks and will happily collect whatever you can bring. The money we collect will be converted into gift cards for PADS. If you have any questions, please call Sue Koenig. If you have coins but can't make that day, please call Sue and she will pick up any donations at your home. PADS: During normal times, PADS would be operating its homeless shelters from October - April. We would be bringing food or donations to Messiah Lutheran Church and doing their laundry to help out. Currently, PADS is not operating any of their shelters. They are putting people up in hotels and working with them to find long-term housing solutions. Our Coins for Change program will continue to support this much needed organization. Next Mobile Food Pantry: Mark your calendars for the next mobile food pantry that will be held at the Chapel in Lake Zurich on Nov. 7 from 10-11:30am. If you need food or know someone who does, please plan to attend. Culver’s update: Thank you to all who participated in the Culver’s fundraiser on October 5. It is very generous of them to support groups like ours in this uncertain economic time. They will be sending us a check for $48 that will go towards mission trips. Thank you Culver’s of Lake Zurich! Mission Projects Day: Currently Mission Projects Day is scheduled for February 6, 2021. We recognize that we will likely still be operating under significant restrictions but we really feel called to continue this awesome opportunity for all people of Peace to engage in fellowship and in service to others. In light of that, we have decided that we will start some of the projects prior to February and will get started on them now. The first to roll out is making bandages for Global Health Ministries. You will get a rolling jig, plenty of strips, and tape. All you have to do is roll! It is an easy project to do while talking to others or watching a movie or football game. It is great for students looking for service hours. We will also be making pillows for hospice, paracord bracelets for Operation Gratitude for service members and cards for kids in the hospital. .If you can help with anything, please call or email Sue Koenig and she will get you the supplies you need. IMPORTANT UPDATES – WEEKLY CHANGES
Contents (scroll down for each): THIS WEEKEND - Saturday In-Person Holy Communion, 4:00pm THIS SUNDAY - Sunday Online Service & Adult Ed SPECIAL NOTICE - Returning to the Sanctuary Care & Concern Pastor’s Paternal Leave Getting to Know You Fellowship Faith Formation Now How to give your offering Youth Social Outreach Saturday: What to expect for in-person communion Christ offers us his real presence in a multitude of ways, and in a plurality of places! In communion, however, his presence to us and for us is made so very clear. We will celebrate communion in a manner in which you can be assured you will receive the full blessing of the sacrament, and also safely participate in the midst of the current pandemic. Please note that we will be sharing communion in the same manner (bread only) whether celebrating at Peace on Saturday or at home on Sunday as an expression of unity around the Lord’s Table. We ask that you bring bread from home Prepare to bring a small portion of bread for you and your household. Carry it sealed with you to worship. In the communion service you will be invited to take it out, unwrap and hold it up during the prayer of consecration, and eat. Uneaten bread should return home with you to be consumed there. The cup while consecrated will not be served. This is in keeping with the tradition (may be unusual to us in modern times) of receiving communion in one kind (bread) instead of both kinds (bread and wine). We are assured in either manner that Christ gives himself fully to us and for us for the forgiveness of our sins, and sends us out to share his love with the world. In case you forget to bring bread, a limited number of individually wrapped gluten-free wafers will be available. Protocols to be respected at in-person worship: Please note the following protocols to be respected for all who are in attendance:
THIS SUNDAY Worship Join us virtually for Holy Communion on Sunday, October 11. Please note that we will be sharing communion in the same manner (bread only) whether celebrating at Peace on Saturday or at home on Sunday as an expression of unity around the Lord’s Table. Watch your email on Sunday morning for the link to the YouTube video and script to join in worship, or find it online at www.peacelutheranlz.com. As we worship in-our-own-homes this Sunday, know that all are invited to the banquet! Rejoice in the Lord!. Adult Ed: Meets Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Don’t Know Much about...the Parables! Have you ever wondered what Jesus was REALLY talking about in some of His parables? Come find out and learn more about Jesus’ most popular method of teaching! During virtual coffee hour (10am-11am) on 10/11 & 10/25, all are welcome to join Tracy as we journey into the world of Jesus. We’ll take a look at some of Jesus’ most popular, as well as lesser known, parables to explore the context of Jesus’ teaching as well as how these lessons can be applied to us today. Please let Tracy know if you have any questions. SPECIAL NOTICE - Returning to the Sanctuary The virtual worship planning team and the COVID-19 Task Force are beginning preparations for our return to the sanctuary following Pastor Daniel’s paternal leave! Planning will take existing recommendations, guidelines and best practices into account. While no date has been set, we are hoping to resume indoor services by Advent or sooner. Services will continue to be made available online for all who wish to continue gathering virtually. The PPC, the virtual worship planning team, and the COVID-19 Task Force will keep the congregation informed through a variety of outlets as plans develop. TIME AND TALENT SURVEYS It’s that time of year! The Members Team is emailing the Time & Talent surveys this week. Please complete by Monday, October 19th. Those of you without email addresses will have the sheets mailed to your homes. Thank you! SIGN MINISTRY Sign Ministry-The Outreach Team is looking for someone to take over coordinating the sign ministry for 2021. This involves coming up with messages for the sign and scheduling the volunteers to change the sign message every two weeks or so. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Sue Koenig. CARE & CONCERN We pray for one another: We pray for those who need healing, safety and God’s watchful care. This week we pray for Mike Wilms, Sherri Juveland, Lizetta Moore, Amanda Morris, Kim Wilkinson, Kyle, Randy Bounds, Jan Allen, Margaret Sherman, Rita, and Matthew Vehrs. We also pray for all who are affected by the wildfires out west including Wendy Brown and Tamara Alliston Johnson with her family, and we pray for those affected by the hurricanes in the South. We welcome prayer requests. Let us remember to life up our needs, concerns, and joys – and those of others – in our prayer! Make your prayer request by emailing the church office office@peacelutheranlz.com . We care for one another: If you have any special needs or know someone who does, reach out to the Caring Tree by contacting Judy Tetour. PASTOR’S PATERNAL LEAVE Pastor Daniel will begin paternal leave Friday, September 25 and return Tuesday, October 27. Deacon Tracy Katschke will be on call to respond to emergencies and provide spiritual care. She can be reached on her cell phone (630.202.9834). GETTING TO KNOW YOU Pandemic got you down? Join Pastor Daniel, Amanda, and Ethan for a virtual happy hour starting in November! Prepare your own appetizers and drinks at home. Then enjoy them with 30 minutes of good conversation and toddler antics over Zoom! Check back in November for sign-up information. FELLOWSHIP Our playground has Reopened: We are following the protocols being used by the LZ Parks and Recreation department, which is basically playing at your own risk. Based on information from the CDC and IPDH, the virus is killed by UV rays from the sun, so there is no need to sanitize the playground. We ask parents to monitor their kids while they play on the playground. Try to keep social distancing between kids of different families. Kids should be wearing masks if more than one family is on the playground. At this time we are not reopening the Music Wall or the basketball hoop since it is pretty impossible to social distance while doing both of those activities. Wine Women and Weeding: Come on over, and as we chat, weed, have a sip of wine and enjoy each other’s company. Every Wednesday at 6:00 at the Labyrinth. Brewing Questions is Back!: It's been a while since we have gathered for Brewing Questions, so let's do so....over Zoom! Everyone is welcome to join in for some great conversation, laughs and, of course, bring your beverage of choice. Our next Brewing Questions meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 14th at 6pm! If you are interested, please visit the virtual gathering section on PLC website home page for the Zoom link! ‘Secret Sister’ Update: We will be moving our Secret Sister Reveal into the fall. In the meantime, it is always good to pray and we hope you have kept your “Secret Sister” in your daily prayers. We would encourage you to use the old fashioned letter with a stamp to send a warm thought to your secret sister on a monthly basis or if you live close, you can drop them off a goodie in their mailbox. They may have guessed who you were, but if not, the fun will continue! At this time, if you pop in the church, please do not post any new notes on the bulletin board as it is not actively being monitored. Please reach out to Sherri Juveland and Sandy Hanna with any questions. Stay safe and enjoy these fall days! FAITH FORMATION NOW For Families with Children: Each Sunday you can access the Children’s Bulletin with activities that enable families to worship together and learn from each week’s Scripture theme. Access these resources at www.peacelutheranlz.com . For adults: The Wednesday Morning Women’s Bible Study: Women’s Bible Study meets on Wednesday morning in the church at 9:00 am. We will be reading and discussing the book “The First Christmas” by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan. It looks into the theological and political aspects of the birth of Jesus. Please join us. If you have any questions you can contact Carol Wojnarowski at 847-540-8150. Men of Peace! Looking for a way to connect with other guys in the congregation in our social distanced world? Join us at 8:00 am Saturday mornings at church for men’s Bible Study. And sports. And job stuff. And whatever comes up! Looking forward to seeing new faces we haven’t seen in a while! The Labyrinth is open for your personal time of reflection and prayer. If you missed last Sunday’s worship, go to www.peacelutheranlz.com to access at any time. HOW TO GIVE YOUR OFFERING Thank you! Thank you as you continue your generous contributions to the virtual offering plate we pass. Congregation members are using these methods: Mailing their check to church / Using their own bank website “send-payment” feature / Going to www.peacelutheranlz.com and clicking on “make a donation” / or, downloading and using the app we recommend: https://www.vancopayments.com/egiving/church-app YOUTH OCTOBER VIRTUAL SUNDAY SCHOOL: Lessons are scheduled from 9:15-9:45 on October 4 & 18. Please have lesson materials ready before logging in. Future Sunday school lessons will take place on the first and third Sundays of the month with a meeting link sent on the Saturday prior to the lesson. Contact Liz (Lhopman@comcast.net) or Natalie (natalie1234@att.net) with any questions. YOUTH GROUP IS BACK!: The Peace Lutheran Youth Group had an AWESOME kick off on Sunday, September 20th that was filled with games and laughter! We will start meeting biweekly for a social distancing picnic lunch, discussion, service projects and fun! All are welcome to join us for our next youth group, which will be held Sunday, October 18th from 12-1:15pm! TRIPLE D (DONUTS, DEVOTIONS & DISCUSSION) IS BACK!: Our youth Bible study, Triple D, had an AWESOME kick-off via Zoom last Sunday! We will meet again on Sunday, October 11th from 11:30am-12:30pm in the Peace parking lot! All are welcome to join us for this time of devotion, which is always accompanied with laughter and a side of silliness! Masks and social distancing is required and at this time, we will NOT have donuts - BUT, you can always have donuts beforehand! CONFIRMATION IS BACK IN FULL SWING!: The Peace Lutheran Confirmation Class started for the year, last Wednesday. Confirmation will be conducted virtually on Wednesdays from 7-7:50pm. Our virtual class time together will consist of highs and lows, 1-2 lesson discussions/activities and, of course, a GAME! Tracy will send out the Wednesday Zoom link, as well as the 5-10 minute lesson video, to families on the Tuesday before our Wednesday class. Depending on comfort levels and the pandemic, we will decide as January 2021 gets closer as to whether to continue with only a virtual option. FOR ALL PARISHIONERS: SOCIAL OUTREACH Operation Warm: Operation Warm Donations - We are collecting donations again this year. $20 provides a new coat to a child in need. Donations can be made on-line at: https://give.operationwarm.org/campaign/the-lake-zurich-area-coats-for-kids-2020-21/c285374 Credit your donation to our fundraising team by typing in Peace Church Lake Zurich! Operation Warm Volunteers - This year’s coat distribution will occur on 11/14/20 and will be a drive up event. Anyone interested in volunteering can sign up here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30e0f4dada822a2fb6-operation Coins for Change: Mark your calendar now for Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10-2pm. As we have done in the past, we are collecting coins (and dollars) to help with PADS (Homeless Services) in Lake County. Here is how we are going to do it: Find all those coins that you have been collecting at home, on top of your dresser, in your car, or purse, etc. and bring them to Peace. We will have confirmation students (getting in some service hours!) and an adult in the parking lot. You can just drive up and we will be wearing our masks and will happily collect whatever you can bring. The money we collect will be converted into gift cards for PADS. If you have any questions, please call Sue Koenig. If you have coins but can't make that day, please call Sue and she will pick up any donations at your home. PADS: During normal times, PADS would be operating its homeless shelters from October - April. We would be bringing food or donations to Messiah Lutheran Church and doing their laundry to help out. Currently, PADS is not operating any of their shelters. They are putting people up in hotels and working with them to find long-term housing solutions. Our Coins for Change program will continue to support this much needed organization. Next Mobile Food Pantry: Mark your calendars for the next mobile food pantry that will be held at the Chapel in Lake Zurich on Nov. 7 from 10-11:30am. If you need food or know someone who does, please plan to attend. Feed My Starving Children in Libertyville and Schaumburg: These meal packing sites are open with new safety restrictions that are listed below. You must have a reservation to attend and should plan to attend with a group of people of 5 or less. Volunteers must be at least 8yrs. old to attend. Here are the current COVID guidelines for Feed My Starving Children: · If you are experiencing any symptoms related to COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 please stay home. · All volunteers will be required to wear masks for the duration of their session (masks can be cloth, surgical, N95, etc.) We encourage volunteers to bring their own masks. · All volunteers will have their temperature checked and go through a verbal symptom screening upon arrival. Temperatures must be under 100.4°F in order to pack. · Volunteer group size is limited to five people. Please note that you will not be socially distanced from anyone you choose to sign up with. You will be socially distanced from any other groups in the packing room. If you sign up as an individual, you will likely be paired with another volunteer but will still be six feet from each other (at opposite ends of our packing stations). · If your group is larger than five, simply register for multiple groups of five. Your groups of five will still need to maintain social distance from your other groups of five, however we will do our best to keep your packing stations as close to each other as possible. · If you or anyone in your group develops symptoms while packing, you and your entire group will be asked to leave immediately. · The packing setup has been changed to accommodate groups ranging in size from one to five. · The minimum volunteer age has been temporarily increased to eight. · If you are in a high risk category, please stay home. · A reservation is required to pack. No walk-ins can be accepted. · Service hour verification is temporarily suspended. Mission Projects Day: Currently Mission Projects Day is scheduled for February 6, 2021. We recognize that we will likely still be operating under significant restrictions but we really feel called to continue this awesome opportunity for all people of Peace to engage in fellowship and in service to others. In light of that, we have decided that we will start some of the projects prior to February and will get started on them now. The first to roll out is making bandages for Global Health Ministries. You will get a rolling jig, plenty of strips, and tape. All you have to do is roll! It is an easy project to do while talking to others or watching a movie or football game. It is great for students looking for service hours. We will also be making pillows for hospice, paracord bracelets for Operation Gratitude for service members and cards for kids in the hospital. .If you can help with anything, please call or email Sue Koenig and she will get you the supplies you need. IMPORTANT UPDATES – WEEKLY CHANGES
Contents (scroll down for each): THE SUNDAY - Sunday Online Service, & Adult Ed SPECIAL NOTICE - Returning to the Sanctuary Care & Concern Pastor’s Paternal Leave Getting to Know You Fellowship Faith Formation Now How to give your offering Youth Social Outreach THIS SUNDAY Worship Join us virtually for a Service of the Word Sunday, October 4. Watch your email on Sunday morning for the link to the YouTube video and script to join in worship, or find it online at www.peacelutheranlz.com. As we worship in-our-own-homes this Sunday, consider your faithfulness, commitment and knowing Jesus. Adult Ed: Meets Next Sunday, 10/11, at 10:00 a.m. Don’t Know Much about...the Parables! Have you ever wondered what Jesus was REALLY talking about in some of His parables? Come find out and learn more about Jesus’ most popular method of teaching! During virtual coffee hour (10am-11am) on 9/27, 10/11 & 10/25, all are welcome to join Tracy as we journey into the world of Jesus. We’ll take a look at some of Jesus’ most popular, as well as lesser known, parables to explore the context of Jesus’ teaching as well as how these lessons can be applied to us today. Please let Tracy know if you have any questions. SPECIAL NOTICE - Returning to the Sanctuary The virtual worship planning team and the COVID-19 Task Force are beginning preparations for our return to the sanctuary following Pastor Daniel’s paternal leave! Planning will take existing recommendations, guidelines, and best practices into account. While no date has been set, we are hoping to resume indoor services by Advent or sooner. Services will continue to be made available online for all who wish to continue gathering virtually. The PPC, the virtual worship planning team, and the COVID-19 Task Force will keep the congregation informed through a variety of outlets as plans develop. CARE & CONCERN We pray for one another: We pray for those who need healing, safety and God’s watchful care. This week we pray for Mike Wilms, Sherri Juveland, Lizetta Moore, Amanda Morris, Kim Wilkinson, Kyle, Randy Bounds, Jan Allen, Margaret Sherman, Rita, and Matthew Vehrs. We also pray for all who are affected by the wildfires out west including Wendy Brown and Tamara Alliston Johnson with her family, and we pray for those affected by the hurricanes in the South. We welcome prayer requests. Let us remember to life up our needs, concerns, and joys – and those of others – in our prayer! Make your prayer request by emailing the church office office@peacelutheranlz.com . We care for one another: If you have any special needs or know someone who does, reach out to the Caring Tree by contacting Judy Tetour. Brad Baker’s Funeral - Dear friends, it is with a heavy heart that we tell you of the death of Brad Baker, one of our Adult Mission Trip volunteers. Brad had fought a valiant fight against cancer and died peacefully surrounded by his family last evening. Visitation will be Sunday, October 4 from 3:00 pm until services at 7:00 at Countryside Funeral Home in Bartlett. Please hold the Baker family in your prayers and hearts. PASTOR’S PATERNAL LEAVE Pastor Daniel will begin paternal leave Friday, September 25 and return Tuesday, October 27. Deacon Tracy Katschke will be on call to respond to emergencies and provide spiritual care. She can be reached on her cell phone (630.202.9834). GETTING TO KNOW YOU Pandemic got you down? Join Pastor Daniel, Amanda, and Ethan for a virtual happy hour starting in November! Prepare your own appetizers and drinks at home. Then enjoy them with 30 minutes of good conversation and toddler antics over Zoom! Check back in November for sign-up information. FELLOWSHIP Our playground has Reopened: We are following the protocols being used by the LZ Parks and Recreation department, which is basically playing at your own risk. Based on information from the CDC and IPDH, the virus is killed by UV rays from the sun, so there is no need to sanitize the playground. We ask parents to monitor their kids while they play on the playground. Try to keep social distancing between kids of different families. Kids should be wearing masks if more than one family is on the playground. At this time we are not reopening the Music Wall or the basketball hoop since it is pretty impossible to social distance while doing both of those activities. Wine Women and Weeding: Come on over, and as we chat, weed, have a sip of wine and enjoy each other’s company. Every Wednesday at 6:00 at the Labyrinth. Brewing Questions is Back!: It's been a while since we have gathered for Brewing Questions, so let's do so....over Zoom! Everyone is welcome to join in for some great conversation, laughs and, of course, bring your beverage of choice. Our next Brewing Questions meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 14th at 6pm! If you are interested, please visit the virtual gathering section on PLC website home page for the Zoom link! ‘Secret Sister’ Update: We will be moving our Secret Sister Reveal into the fall. In the meantime, it is always good to pray and we hope you have kept your “Secret Sister” in your daily prayers. We would encourage you to use the old fashioned letter with a stamp to send a warm thought to your secret sister on a monthly basis or if you live close, you can drop them off a goodie in their mailbox. They may have guessed who you were, but if not, the fun will continue! At this time, if you pop in the church, please do not post any new notes on the bulletin board as it is not actively being monitored. Please reach out to Sherri Juveland and Sandy Hanna with any questions. Stay safe and enjoy these fall days! FAITH FORMATION NOW For Families with Children: Each Sunday you can access the Children’s Bulletin with activities that enable families to worship together and learn from each week’s Scripture theme. Access these resources at www.peacelutheranlz.com . For adults: The Wednesday Morning Women’s Bible Study: Women’s Bible Study meets on Wednesday morning in the church at 9:00 am. We will be reading and discussing the book “The First Christmas” by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan. It looks into the theological and political aspects of the birth of Jesus. Please join us. If you have any questions you can contact Carol Wojnarowski at 847-540-8150. Men of Peace! Looking for a way to connect with other guys in the congregation in our social distanced world? Join us at 8:00 am Saturday mornings at church for men’s Bible Study. And sports. And job stuff. And whatever comes up! Looking forward to seeing new faces we haven’t seen in a while! The Labyrinth is open for your personal time of reflection and prayer. If you missed last Sunday’s worship, go to www.peacelutheranlz.com to access at any time. HOW TO GIVE YOUR OFFERING Thank you! Thank you as you continue your generous contributions to the virtual offering plate we pass. Congregation members are using these methods: Mailing their check to church / Using their own bank website “send-payment” feature / Going to www.peacelutheranlz.com and clicking on “make a donation” / or, downloading and using the app we recommend: https://www.vancopayments.com/egiving/church-app YOUTH OCTOBER VIRTUAL SUNDAY SCHOOL: Lessons are scheduled from 9:15-9:45 on October 4 & 18. Please have lesson materials ready before logging in. Future Sunday school lessons will take place on the first and third Sundays of the month with a meeting link sent on the Saturday prior to the lesson. Contact Liz (Lhopman@comcast.net) or Natalie (natalie1234@att.net) with any questions. YOUTH GROUP IS BACK!: The Peace Lutheran Youth Group had an AWESOME kick off on Sunday, September 20th that was filled with games and laughter! We will start meeting biweekly for a social distancing picnic lunch, discussion, service projects and fun! All are welcome to join us for our next youth group, which will be held Sunday, October 4th from 12-1:15pm! TRIPLE D (DONUTS, DEVOTIONS & DISCUSSION) IS BACK!: Our youth Bible study, Triple D, had an AWESOME kick-off via Zoom last Sunday! We will meet again on Sunday, October 11th from 11:30am-12:30pm in the Peace parking lot! All are welcome to join us for this time of devotion, which is always accompanied with laughter and a side of silliness! Masks and social distancing is required and at this time, we will NOT have donuts - BUT, you can always have donuts beforehand! CONFIRMATION IS BACK IN FULL SWING!: The Peace Lutheran Confirmation Class started for the year, last Wednesday. Confirmation will be conducted virtually on Wednesdays from 7-7:50pm. Our virtual class time together will consist of highs and lows, 1-2 lesson discussions/activities and, of course, a GAME! Tracy will send out the Wednesday Zoom link, as well as the 5-10 minute lesson video, to families on the Tuesday before our Wednesday class. Depending on comfort levels and the pandemic, we will decide as January 2021 gets closer as to whether to continue with only a virtual option. FOR ALL PARISHIONERS: SOCIAL OUTREACH Operation Warm: Operation Warm Donations - We are collecting donations again this year. $20 provides a new coat to a child in need. Donations can be made on-line at: https://give.operationwarm.org/campaign/the-lake-zurich-area-coats-for-kids-2020-21/c285374 Credit your donation to our fundraising team by typing in Peace Church Lake Zurich! Operation Warm Volunteers - This year’s coat distribution will occur on 11/14/20 and will be a drive up event. Anyone interested in volunteering can sign up here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30e0f4dada822a2fb6-operation Culver's Fundraiser for Adult and Youth Mission Trips: Culver's has resumed offering non-profits the chance to earn money for their projects. On Monday, October 5th at the Lake Zurich Culvers, they will give Peace 15% of all sales that bring or mention the below flyer. This is good for drive-thru and carryout only. The money that we receive will be split between the adult and youth trips. Please support a local business that has been so generous to our mission trips in the past! Coins for Change: Mark your calendar now for Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10-2pm. As we have done in the past, we are collecting coins (and dollars) to help with PADS (Homeless Services) in Lake County. Here is how we are going to do it: Find all those coins that you have been collecting at home, on top of your dresser, in your car, or purse, etc. and bring them to Peace. We will have confirmation students (getting in some service hours!) and an adult in the parking lot. You can just drive up and we will be wearing our masks and will happily collect whatever you can bring. The money we collect will be converted into gift cards for PADS. If you have any questions, please call Sue Koenig. If you have coins but can't make that day, please call Sue and she will pick up any donations at your home. PADS: During normal times, PADS would be operating its homeless shelters from October - April. We would be bringing food or donations to Messiah Lutheran Church and doing their laundry to help out. Currently, PADS is not operating any of their shelters. They are putting people up in hotels and working with them to find long-term housing solutions. Our Coins for Change program will continue to support this much needed organization. Next Mobile Food Pantry: Mark your calendars for the next mobile food pantry that will be held at the Chapel in Lake Zurich on Nov. 7 from 10-11:30am. If you need food or know someone who does, please plan to attend. Feed My Starving Children in Libertyville and Schaumburg: These meal packing sites are open with new safety restrictions that are listed below. You must have a reservation to attend and should plan to attend with a group of people of 5 or less. Volunteers must be at least 8yrs. old to attend. Here are the current COVID guidelines for Feed My Starving Children: · If you are experiencing any symptoms related to COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 please stay home. · All volunteers will be required to wear masks for the duration of their session (masks can be cloth, surgical, N95, etc.) We encourage volunteers to bring their own masks. · All volunteers will have their temperature checked and go through a verbal symptom screening upon arrival. Temperatures must be under 100.4°F in order to pack. · Volunteer group size is limited to five people. Please note that you will not be socially distanced from anyone you choose to sign up with. You will be socially distanced from any other groups in the packing room. If you sign up as an individual, you will likely be paired with another volunteer but will still be six feet from each other (at opposite ends of our packing stations). · If your group is larger than five, simply register for multiple groups of five. Your groups of five will still need to maintain social distance from your other groups of five, however we will do our best to keep your packing stations as close to each other as possible. · If you or anyone in your group develops symptoms while packing, you and your entire group will be asked to leave immediately. · The packing setup has been changed to accommodate groups ranging in size from one to five. · The minimum volunteer age has been temporarily increased to eight. · If you are in a high risk category, please stay home. · A reservation is required to pack. No walk-ins can be accepted. · Service hour verification is temporarily suspended. Mission Projects Day: Currently Mission Projects Day is scheduled for February 6, 2021. We recognize that we will likely still be operating under significant restrictions but we really feel called to continue this awesome opportunity for all people of Peace to engage in fellowship and in service to others. In light of that, we have decided that we will start some of the projects prior to February and will get started on them now. The first to roll out is making bandages for Global Health Ministries. You will get a rolling jig, plenty of strips, and tape. All you have to do is roll! It is an easy project to do while talking to others or watching a movie or football game. It is great for students looking for service hours. We will also be making pillows for hospice, paracord bracelets for Operation Gratitude for service members and cards for kids in the hospital. .If you can help with anything, please call or email Sue Koenig and she will get you the supplies you need. IMPORTANT UPDATES – WEEKLY CHANGES
Contents (scroll down for each): THIS WEEKEND - Saturday In-Person Affirmation of Baptism and Holy Communion, Sunday Online Service, & Adult Ed SPECIAL NOTICE - Returning to the Sanctuary Care & Concern Pastor’s Paternal Leave Getting to Know You Fellowship Faith Formation Now How to give your offering Youth Social Outreach THIS WEEKEND Saturday Outdoor Service of Affirmation of Baptism and Holy Communion: During our outdoor worship on Saturday, September 26th at 6pm, our congregation will be celebrating the Affirmation of Baptism for our 2020 Confirmands: Jocelyn and Anna! Please join us to celebrate this amazing accomplishment, as well as enjoy an individually wrapped cupcake from Small Cakes. We will conclude worship with a cupcake toast of our Confirmands! We will gather in accordance with all required safety protocols (see below). Saturday: What to expect for in-person communion Christ offers us his real presence in a multitude of ways, and in a plurality of places! In communion, however, his presence to us and for us is made so very clear. We will celebrate communion in a manner in which you can be assured you will receive the full blessing of the sacrament, and also safely participate in the midst of the current pandemic. Please note that we will be sharing communion in the same manner (bread only) whether celebrating at Peace on Saturday or at home on Sunday as an expression of unity around the Lord’s Table. We ask that you bring bread from home Prepare to bring a small portion of bread for you and your household. Carry it sealed with you to worship. In the communion service you will be invited to take it out, unwrap and hold it up during the prayer of consecration, and eat. Uneaten bread should return home with you to be consumed there. The cup while consecrated will not be served. This is in keeping with the tradition (may be unusual to us in modern times) of receiving communion in one kind (bread) instead of both kinds (bread and wine). We are assured in either manner that Christ gives himself fully to us and for us for the forgiveness of our sins, and sends us out to share his love with the world. In case you forget to bring bread, a limited number of individually wrapped gluten-free wafers will be available. Protocols to be respected at in-person worship: Please note the following protocols to be respected for all who are in attendance:
Worship Join us virtually for a Service of Affirmation of Baptism and Holy Communion on Sunday, September 27. Please note that we will be sharing communion in the same manner (bread only) whether celebrating at Peace on Saturday or at home on Sunday as an expression of unity around the Lord’s Table. Watch your email on Sunday morning for the link to the YouTube video and script to join in worship, or find it online at www.peacelutheranlz.com. Adult Ed: Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Don’t Know Much about...the Parables! Have you ever wondered what Jesus was REALLY talking about in some of His parables? Come find out and learn more about Jesus’ most popular method of teaching! During virtual coffee hour (10am-11am) on 9/27, 10/11 & 10/25, all are welcome to join Tracy as we journey into the world of Jesus. We’ll take a look at some of Jesus’ most popular, as well as lesser known, parables to explore the context of Jesus’ teaching as well as how these lessons can be applied to us today. Please let Tracy know if you have any questions. SPECIAL NOTICE - Returning to the Sanctuary The virtual worship planning team and the COVID-19 Task Force are beginning preparations for our return to the sanctuary following Pastor Daniel’s paternal leave! Planning will take existing recommendations, guidelines, and best practices into account. While no date has been set, we are hoping to resume indoor services by Advent or sooner. Services will continue to be made available online for all who wish to continue gathering virtually. The PPC, the virtual worship planning team, and the COVID-19 Task Force will keep the congregation informed through a variety of outlets as plans develop. CARE & CONCERN We pray for one another: We pray for those who need healing, safety and God’s watchful care. This week we pray for Mike Wilms, Sherri Juveland, Mike Tetour, Brad Baker, Lizetta Moore, Amanda Morris, Kim Wilkinson, Kyle, Randy Bounds, Jan Allen, Margaret Sherman, Rita, and Matthew Vehrs. We also pray for all who are affected by the wildfires out west including Wendy Brown and Tamara Alliston Johnson with her family, and we pray for those affected by the hurricanes in the South. We welcome prayer requests. Let us remember to life up our needs, concerns, and joys – and those of others – in our prayer! Make your prayer request by emailing the church office office@peacelutheranlz.com . We care for one another: If you have any special needs or know someone who does, reach out to the Caring Tree by contacting Judy Tetour. PASTOR’S PATERNAL LEAVE Pastor Daniel will begin paternal leave Friday, September 25 and return Tuesday, October 27. Deacon Tracy Katschke will be on call to respond to emergencies and provide spiritual care. She can be reached on her cell phone (630.202.9834). GETTING TO KNOW YOU Pandemic got you down? Join Pastor Daniel, Amanda, and Ethan for a virtual happy hour starting in November! Prepare your own appetizers and drinks at home. Then enjoy them with 30 minutes of good conversation and toddler antics over Zoom! Check back in November for sign-up information. FELLOWSHIP Peace Lutheran Quilters: we will meet on Saturday, September 26th in the church (Outside if weather permits) at 9:00 am. We will be putting together our rainbow quilt for LWR (if all the blocks are done) and we will be looking at future projects Please bring your suggestions! Our playground has reopened. We are following the protocols being used by the LZ Parks and Recreation department, which is basically playing at your own risk. Based on information from the CDC and IPDH, the virus is killed by UV rays from the sun, so there is no need to sanitize the playground. We ask parents to monitor their kids while they play on the playground. Try to keep social distancing between kids of different families. Kids should be wearing masks if more than one family is on the playground. At this time we are not reopening the Music Wall or the basketball hoop. It is pretty impossible to social distance while doing both of those activities. Wine Women and Weeding. Come on over, and as we chat, weed, have a sip of wine and enjoy each other’s company. Every Wednesday at 6:00 at the Labyrinth. Brewing Questions is Back!: It's been a while since we have gathered for Brewing Questions, so let's do so....over Zoom! Everyone is welcome to join in for some great conversation, laughs and, of course, bring your beverage of choice. Our next Brewing Questions meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 14th at 6pm! If you are interested, please visit the virtual gathering section on PLC website home page for the Zoom link! ‘Secret Sister’ Update: We will be moving our Secret Sister Reveal into the fall. In the meantime, it is always good to pray and we hope you have kept your “Secret Sister” in your daily prayers. We would encourage you to use the old fashioned letter with a stamp to send a warm thought to your secret sister on a monthly basis or if you live close, you can drop them off a goodie in their mailbox. They may have guessed who you were, but if not, the fun will continue! At this time, if you pop in the church, please do not post any new notes on the bulletin board as it is not actively being monitored. Please reach out to Sherri Juveland and Sandy Hanna with any questions. Stay safe and enjoy these fall days! FAITH FORMATION NOW For Families with Children: Each Sunday you can access the Children’s Bulletin with activities that enable families to worship together and learn from each week’s Scripture theme. Access these resources at www.peacelutheranlz.com . For adults: The Wednesday morning women’s bible study Women’s Bible Study meets on Wednesday morning in the church at 9:00 am. We will be reading and discussing the book “The First Christmas” by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan. It looks into the theological and political aspects of the birth of Jesus. Please join us. If you have any questions you can contact Carol Wojnarowski at 847-540-8150. Men of Peace! Looking for a way to connect with other guys in the congregation in our social distanced world? Join us at 8:00 am Saturday mornings at church for men’s Bible Study. And sports. And job stuff. And whatever comes up! Looking forward to seeing new faces we haven’t seen in a while! The Labyrinth is open for your personal time of reflection and prayer. If you missed last Sunday’s worship, go to www.peacelutheranlz.com to access at any time. HOW TO GIVE YOUR OFFERING Thank you! Thank you as you continue your generous contributions to the virtual offering plate we pass. Congregation members are using these methods: Mailing their check to church / Using their own bank website “send-payment” feature / Going to www.peacelutheranlz.com and clicking on “make a donation” / or, downloading and using the app we recommend: https://www.vancopayments.com/egiving/church-app YOUTH OCTOBER VIRTUAL SUNDAY SCHOOL: Lessons are scheduled from 9:15-9:45 on October 4 & 18. Please have lesson materials ready before logging in. Future Sunday school lessons will take place on the first and third Sundays of the month with a meeting link sent on the Saturday prior to the lesson. Contact Liz (Lhopman@comcast.net) or Natalie (natalie1234@att.net) with any questions. YOUTH GROUP IS BACK!: The Peace Lutheran Youth Group had an AWESOME kick off on Sunday, September 20th that was filled with games and laughter! We will start meeting biweekly for a social distancing picnic lunch, discussion, service projects and fun! All are welcome to join us for our next youth group, which will be held Sunday, October 4th from 12-1:15pm! TRIPLE D (DONUTS, DEVOTIONS & DISCUSSION) IS BACK!: Our youth Bible study, Triple D, will be starting up again on Sunday, September 27th from 11:30am-12:30pm in the Peace parking lot! All are welcome to join us for this time of devotion, which is always accompanied with laughter and a side of silliness! Masks and social distancing is required and at this time, we will NOT have donuts - BUT, you can always have donuts beforehand! CONFIRMATION IS ABOUT TO BE IN FULL SWING!: The Peace Lutheran Confirmation Class will begin on Wednesday, September 23rd! Confirmation will be conducted virtually from 7-7:50pm. Our virtual class time together will consist of highs and lows, 1-2 lesson discussions/activities and, of course, a GAME! Tracy will send out the Wednesday Zoom link, as well as the 5-10 minute lesson video, to families on the Monday before our Wednesday class. Depending on comfort levels and the pandemic, we will decide as January 2021 gets closer as to whether to continue with only a virtual option. - GOD'S WORK, OUR HANDS MONTH OF SERVICE!: In honor of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, the Metro Chicago Synod participates in God Work, Our Hands Sunday every year. God's Work, Our Hands usually falls on the Sunday closest to September 11th. On this day, congregations from around the country participate in a day of service - cleaning up neighborhoods, serving at food pantries, painting schools, etc. However, with the pandemic, serving in a group is not feasible. Tracy, our Youth Director, has put together a God's Work, Our Hands calendar with a FULL month of service opportunities that can be done as a family or individually - all from home! Try to complete one of these tasks each day!! FOR ALL PARISHIONERS: SOCIAL OUTREACH Operation Warm: Operation Warm Donations - We are collecting donations again this year. $20 provides a new coat to a child in need. Donations can be made on-line at: https://give.operationwarm.org/campaign/the-lake-zurich-area-coats-for-kids-2020-21/c285374 Credit your donation to our fundraising team by typing in Peace Church Lake Zurich! Operation Warm Volunteers - This year’s coat distribution will occur on 11/14/20 and will be a drive up event. Anyone interested in volunteering can sign up here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/30e0f4dada822a2fb6-operation Culver's Fundraiser for Adult and Youth Mission Trips: Culver's has resumed offering non-profits the chance to earn money for their projects. On Monday, October 5th at the Lake Zurich Culvers, they will give Peace 15% of all sales that bring or mention the below flyer. This is good for drive-thru and carryout only. The money that we receive will be split between the adult and youth trips. Please support a local business that has been so generous to our mission trips in the past! Coins for Change: Mark your calendar now for Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10-2pm. As we have done in the past, we are collecting coins (and dollars) to help with PADS (Homeless Services) in Lake County. Here is how we are going to do it: Find all those coins that you have been collecting at home, on top of your dresser, in your car, or purse, etc. and bring them to Peace. We will have confirmation students (getting in some service hours!) and an adult in the parking lot. You can just drive up and we will be wearing our masks and will happily collect whatever you can bring. The money we collect will be converted into gift cards for PADS. If you have any questions, please call Sue Koenig. If you have coins but can't make that day, please call Sue and she will pick up any donations at your home. PADS: During normal times, PADS would be operating its homeless shelters from October - April. We would be bringing food or donations to Messiah Lutheran Church and doing their laundry to help out. Currently, PADS is not operating any of their shelters. They are putting people up in hotels and working with them to find long-term housing solutions. Our Coins for Change program will continue to support this much needed organization. Next Mobile Food Pantry: Mark your calendars for the next mobile food pantry that will be held at the Chapel in Lake Zurich on Nov. 7 from 10-11:30am. If you need food or know someone who does, please plan to attend. Feed My Starving Children in Libertyville and Schaumburg: These meal packing sites are open with new safety restrictions that are listed below. You must have a reservation to attend and should plan to attend with a group of people of 5 or less. Volunteers must be at least 8yrs. old to attend. · If you are experiencing any symptoms related to COVID-19 or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19 please stay home. · All volunteers will be required to wear masks for the duration of their session (masks can be cloth, surgical, N95, etc.) We encourage volunteers to bring their own masks. · All volunteers will have their temperature checked and go through a verbal symptom screening upon arrival. Temperatures must be under 100.4°F in order to pack. · Volunteer group size is limited to five people. Please note that you will not be socially distanced from anyone you choose to sign up with. You will be socially distanced from any other groups in the packing room. If you sign up as an individual, you will likely be paired with another volunteer but will still be six feet from each other (at opposite ends of our packing stations). · If your group is larger than five, simply register for multiple groups of five. Your groups of five will still need to maintain social distance from your other groups of five, however we will do our best to keep your packing stations as close to each other as possible. · If you or anyone in your group develops symptoms while packing, you and your entire group will be asked to leave immediately. · The packing setup has been changed to accommodate groups ranging in size from one to five. · The minimum volunteer age has been temporarily increased to eight. · If you are in a high risk category, please stay home. · A reservation is required to pack. No walk-ins can be accepted. · Service hour verification is temporarily suspended. Mission Projects Day: Currently Mission Projects Day is scheduled for February 6, 2021. We recognize that we will likely still be operating under significant restrictions but we really feel called to continue this awesome opportunity for all people of Peace to engage in fellowship and in service to others. In light of that, we have decided that we will start some of the projects prior to February and will get started on them now. The first to roll out is making bandages for Global Health Ministries. You will get a rolling jig, plenty of strips, and tape. All you have to do is roll! It is an easy project to do while talking to others or watching a movie or football game. It is great for students looking for service hours. We will also be making pillows for hospice, paracord bracelets for Operation Gratitude for service members and cards for kids in the hospital. .If you can help with anything, please call or email Sue Koenig and she will get you the supplies you need. IMPORTANT UPDATES – WEEKLY CHANGES
Contents (scroll down for each): THIS WEEKEND - Sunday & Adult Ed Care & Concern Pastor’s Paternal Leave Pastor Daniel’s Office Hours Getting to Know You Fellowship Faith Formation Now How to give your offering Youth Social Outreach THIS WEEKEND Worship Join us virtually for a Service of the Word Sunday, September 20. Watch your email on Sunday morning for the link to the YouTube video and script to join in worship, or find it online at www.peacelutheranlz.com. As we worship in-our-own-homes this Sunday, conside what city God might run to today and what God would do upon arrival. Adult Ed: Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Get your tickets and board the plane, because we’re traveling around the world in song! We’ll look at hymns from Appalachia to China in this adventurous adult education hour. No masks required! Get the link for Virtual Coffee Hour on PLC website www.peacelutheranlz.com. CARE & CONCERN We pray for one another: We pray for those who need healing, safety and God’s watchful care. This week we pray for Mike Wilms, Sherri Juveland, Mike Tetour, Brad Baker, Lizetta Moore, Amanda Morris, Kim Wilkinson, Kyle, Randy Bounds, Jan Allen, Margaret Sherman, and Lia Brilando as well as all students, educators, and families who are beginning the academic year. We also pray for all who are in danger from and affected by the wildfires out west including Wendy Brown and Tamara Alliston Johnson with her family We also pray for those affected by the hurricanes in the South. We welcome prayer requests. Let us remember to life up our needs, concerns, and joys – and those of others – in our prayer! Make your prayer request by emailing Pastor Daniel pastor@peacelutheranlz.com or the church office office@peacelutheranlz.com . We care for one another: If you have any special needs or know someone who does, reach out to the Caring Tree by contacting Judy Tetour or Pastor Daniel. How are you doing – you, your family or household? Expect a phone, email or text. A CONNECTIONS TEAM of volunteers and staff are checking in with all Peace households. We are the church – connected! PASTOR’S PATERNAL LEAVE Pastor Daniel will begin paternal leave Friday, September 25 and return Tuesday, October 27. Deacon Tracy Katschke will be on call to respond to emergencies and provide spiritual care. She can be reached on her cell phone (630.202.9834). PASTOR DANIEL’S OFFICE HOURS Pastor Daniel will be working remotely until the baby is born. You can reach him by email (pastor@peacelutheranlz.com) or by cell phone (847.421.4518). He will have virtual appointment blocks at the following times if you want to talk or meet over Zoom: Wednesdays 10:00 - 11:00a.m., 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Thursdays 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Fridays 10:00 - 11:00a.m., 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Thank you for your understanding and support. God bless you. GETTING TO KNOW YOU Pandemic got you down? Join Pastor Daniel, Amanda, and Ethan for a virtual happy hour starting in November! Prepare your own appetizers and drinks at home. Then enjoy them with 30 minutes of good conversation and toddler antics over Zoom! Check back soon for sign-up information. FELLOWSHIP Peace Lutheran Quilters: we will meet on Saturday, September 26th in the church (Outside if weather permits) at 9:00 am. We will be putting together our rainbow quilt for LWR (if all the blocks are done) and we will be looking at future projects Please bring your suggestions! Our playground has reopened. We are following the protocols being used by the LZ Parks and Recreation department, which is basically playing at your own risk. Based on information from the CDC and IPDH, the virus is killed by UV rays from the sun, so there is no need to sanitize the playground. We ask parents to monitor their kids while they play on the playground. Try to keep social distancing between kids of different families. Kids should be wearing masks if more than one family is on the playground. At this time we are not reopening the Music Wall or the basketball hoop. It is pretty impossible to social distance while doing both of those activities. Wine Women and Weeding. Come on over, and as we chat, weed, have a sip of wine and enjoy each other’s company. Every Wednesday at 6:00 at the Labyrinth. Brewing Questions is Back!: It's been a while since we have gathered for Brewing Questions, so let's do so....over Zoom! Everyone is welcome to join in for some great conversation, laughs and, of course, bring your beverage of choice. Our next Brewing Questions meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 14th at 6pm! If you are interested, please visit the virtual gathering section on PLC website home page for the Zoom link! ‘Secret Sister’ Update: We will be moving our Secret Sister Reveal into the fall. In the meantime, it is always good to pray and we hope you have kept your “Secret Sister” in your daily prayers. We would encourage you to use the old fashioned letter with a stamp to send a warm thought to your secret sister on a monthly basis or if you live close, you can drop them off a goodie in their mailbox. They may have guessed who you were, but if not, the fun will continue! At this time, if you pop in the church, please do not post any new notes on the bulletin board as it is not actively being monitored. Please reach out to Sherri Juveland and Sandy Hanna with any questions. Stay safe and enjoy these fall days! FAITH FORMATION NOW For Families with Children: Each Sunday you can access the Children’s Bulletin with activities that enable families to worship together and learn from each week’s Scripture theme. Access these resources at www.peacelutheranlz.com . For adults: The Wednesday morning women’s bible study Women’s Bible Study meets on Wednesday morning in the church at 9:00 am. We will be reading and discussing the book “The First Christmas” by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan. It looks into the theological and political aspects of the birth of Jesus. Please join us. If you have any questions you can contact Carol Wojnarowski at 847-540-8150. Men of Peace! Looking for a way to connect with other guys in the congregation in our social distanced world? Join us at 8:00 am Saturday mornings at church for men’s Bible Study. And sports. And job stuff. And whatever comes up! Looking forward to seeing new faces we haven’t seen in a while! Don’t Know Much about...the Parables! Have you ever wondered what Jesus was REALLY talking about in some of His parables? Come find out and learn more about Jesus’ most popular method of teaching! During virtual coffee hour (10am-11am) on 9/27, 10/11 & 10/25, all are welcome to join Tracy as we journey into the world of Jesus. We’ll take a look at some of Jesus’ most popular, as well as lesser known, parables to explore the context of Jesus’ teaching as well as how these lessons can be applied to us today. Please let Tracy know if you have any questions. The Labyrinth is open for your personal time of reflection and prayer. If you missed last Sunday’s worship, go to www.peacelutheranlz.com to access at any time. HOW TO GIVE YOUR OFFERING Thank you! Thank you as you continue your generous contributions to the virtual offering plate we pass. Congregation members are using these methods: Mailing their check to church / Using their own bank website “send-payment” feature / Going to www.peacelutheranlz.com and clicking on “make a donation” / or, downloading and using the app we recommend: https://www.vancopayments.com/egiving/church-app YOUTH OCTOBER VIRTUAL SUNDAY SCHOOL: Lessons are scheduled from 9:15-9:45 on October 4 & 18. Please have lesson materials ready before logging in. Future Sunday school lessons will take place on the first and third Sundays of the month with a meeting link sent on the Saturday prior to the lesson. Contact Liz (Lhopman@comcast.net) or Natalie (natalie1234@att.net) with any questions. - YOUTH GROUP IS BACK!: The Peace Lutheran High School Youth Group will be kicking off on Sunday, September 20th from 12-1:15pm at the Peace Lutheran fire pit! We will have a social distancing picnic lunch by the fire pit as well as play some games (such as water balloon volleyball)! Please bring your mask and all are welcome to attend! After our kick-off on September 20th, we will plan on meeting biweekly for a mixture of fun social, service and faith opportunities! TRIPLE D (DONUTS, DEVOTIONS & DISCUSSION) IS BACK!: Our youth Bible study, Triple D, will be starting up again on Sunday, September 27th from 11:30am-12:30pm in the Peace parking lot! All are welcome to join us for this time of devotion, which is always accompanied with laughter and a side of silliness! Masks and social distancing is required and at this time, we will NOT have donuts - BUT, you can always have donuts beforehand! CONFIRMATION IS ABOUT TO BE IN FULL SWING!: The Peace Lutheran/St. Peter UCC Confirmation Class will begin on Wednesday, September 23rd! Confirmation will be conducted virtually from 7-7:50pm. Our virtual class time together will consist of highs and lows, 1-2 lesson discussions/activities and, of course, a GAME! Tracy will send out the Wednesday Zoom link, as well as the 5-10 minute lesson video, to families on the Monday before our Wednesday class. Depending on comfort levels and the pandemic, we will decide as January 2021 gets closer as to whether to continue with only a virtual option. - GOD'S WORK, OUR HANDS MONTH OF SERVICE!: In honor of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, the Metro Chicago Synod participates in God Work, Our Hands Sunday every year. God's Work, Our Hands usually falls on the Sunday closest to September 11th. On this day, congregations from around the country participate in a day of service - cleaning up neighborhoods, serving at food pantries, painting schools, etc. However, with the pandemic, serving in a group is not feasible. Tracy, our Youth Director, has put together a God's Work, Our Hands calendar with a FULL month of service opportunities that can be done as a family or individually - all from home! Try to complete one of these tasks each day!! FOR ALL PARISHIONERS: SOCIAL OUTREACH Blood Drive Update: A big thank you to all who participated in our blood drive on the 13th! We had 17 donors that day whose blood will help save up to 51 lives! Plus, 5 more donors donated at permanent sites. If you weren’t able to donate that day but would still like to help, you can donate at any of the Vitalant centers and give them the LZ50 code. Thank you all! Mobile Food Pantry: The next drive-through Food Pantry at the Chapel in Lake Zurich will be on Saturday, Sept. 19th from 10-11:30am. This event is being sponsored by the Caring Women's Connection. If you need food, please plan to attend. If you would like to volunteer please know that social distancing guidelines will be used and all volunteers will need to wear a mask. You can sign up at the following to volunteer, https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DAAA723AAFD0-mobile36 . IMPORTANT UPDATES – WEEKLY CHANGES
Contents (scroll down for each): THIS WEEKEND - Saturday and Sunday Care & Concern Peace Lutheran Church Facemask Policy Pastor Daniel’s Office Hours Getting to Know You Fellowship Faith Formation Now How to give your offering Youth Social Outreach THIS WEEKEND Worship We welcome you to worship outside on Saturday, September 12, at 6:00pm. Communion will be celebrated at this worship service. We will have a specia Rally Dayl blessing celebrating Peace’s ministries! We will gather in accordance with all required safety protocols (see below). Saturday: What to expect for in-person communion Christ offers us his real presence in a multitude of ways, and in a plurality of places! In communion, however, his presence to us and for us is made so very clear. We will celebrate communion in a manner in which you can be assured you will receive the full blessing of the sacrament, and also safely participate in the midst of the current pandemic. Please note that we will be sharing communion in the same manner (bread only) whether celebrating at Peace on Saturday or at home on Sunday as an expression of unity around the Lord’s Table. We ask that you bring bread from home Prepare to bring a small portion of bread for you and your household. Carry it sealed with you to worship. In the communion service you will be invited to take it out, unwrap and hold it up during the prayer of consecration, and eat. Uneaten bread should return home with you to be consumed there. The cup while consecrated will not be served. This is in keeping with the tradition (may be unusual to us in modern times) of receiving communion in one kind (bread) instead of both kinds (bread and wine). We are assured in either manner that Christ gives himself fully to us and for us for the forgiveness of our sins, and sends us out to share his love with the world. In case you forget to bring bread, a limited number of individually wrapped gluten-free wafers will be available. Protocols to be respected at in-person worship: Please note the following protocols to be respected for all who are in attendance:
Virtual Coffee Hour/Adult Ed: Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Don’t touch that! A look at why changing the liturgy can be disturbing and exciting. Join us for a coffee hour check-in and an informal adult ed conversation about the things we do during worship. Get the link for Virtual Coffee Hour on PLC website www.peacelutheranlz.com CARE & CONCERN We pray for one another: We pray for those who need healing, safety and God’s watchful care. This week we pray for Mike Wilms, Sherri Juveland, Mike Tetour, Brad Baker, Lizetta Moore, Amanda Morris, Kim Wilkinson, Kyle, and Randy Bounds as well as all students, educators, and families who are beginning the academic year. We also pray for all who are in danger from and affected by the wildfires out west including Wendy Brown and Tamara Alliston Johnson with her family. We welcome prayer requests. Let us remember to life up our needs, concerns, and joys – and those of others – in our prayer! Make your prayer request by emailing Pastor Daniel pastor@peacelutheranlz.com or the church office office@peacelutheranlz.com . We care for one another: If you have any special needs or know someone who does, reach out to the Caring Tree by contacting Judy Tetour or Pastor Daniel. How are you doing – you, your family or household? Expect a phone, email or text. A CONNECTIONS TEAM of volunteers and staff are checking in with all Peace households. We are the church – connected! Peace Lutheran Church Face Mask Policy for Covid-19 phases 3 and 4: A face mask must be worn by all persons age 2 and up:
This face mask policy applies to all church clergy, staff, members and visitors. The only exception applies to church clergy and staff who may choose to take their face mask off when they are 1) in their office AND 2) they are alone AND 3) their door is closed. A face mask, worn properly, must cover your mouth and nose at all times. In all other cases and with all other events held outside on church property, a mask should be worn if social distancing cannot be maintained. As always, when attending any small group event outside, where you are uncomfortable with the ability to maintain social distancing, you are always encouraged to wear a mask. This policy is based on CDC and IDPH guidance as of 8/23/2020. PASTOR DANIEL’S OFFICE HOURS Pastor Daniel will be working remotely until the baby is born. You can reach him by email (pastor@peacelutheranlz.com) or by cell phone (847.421.4518). He will have virtual appointment blocks at the following times if you want to talk or meet over Zoom: Wednesdays 10:00 - 11:00a.m., 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Thursdays 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Fridays 10:00 - 11:00a.m., 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Thank you for your understanding and support. God bless you. GETTING TO KNOW YOU Pandemic got you down? Join Pastor Daniel, Amanda, and Ethan for a virtual happy hour! Prepare your own appetizers and drinks at home. Then enjoy them with 30 minutes of good conversation and toddler antics over Zoom! Check back soon for sign-up information. FELLOWSHIP Our playground has reopened. We are following the protocols being used by the LZ Parks and Recreation department, which is basically playing at your own risk. Based on information from the CDC and IPDH, the virus is killed by UV rays from the sun, so there is no need to sanitize the playground. We ask parents to monitor their kids while they play on the playground. Try to keep social distancing between kids of different families. Kids should be wearing masks if more than one family is on the playground. At this time we are not reopening the Music Wall or the basketball hoop. It is pretty impossible to social distance while doing both of those activities. Wine Women and Weeding. Come on over, and as we chat, weed, have a sip of wine and enjoy each other’s company. Every Wednesday at 6:00 at the Labyrinth. Brewing Questions is Back!: It's been a while since we have gathered for Brewing Questions, so let's do so....over Zoom! Everyone is welcome to join in for some great conversation, laughs and, of course, bring your beverage of choice. Our next Brewing Questions meeting will be in October. If you are interested, please visit the virtual gathering section on PLC website home page for the Zoom link! ‘Secret Sister’ Update: We will be moving our Secret Sister Reveal until early fall. In the meantime, it is always good to pray and we hope you have kept your “Secret Sister” in your daily prayers. We would encourage you to use the old fashioned letter with a stamp to send a warm thought to your secret sister on a monthly basis or if you live close, you can drop them off a goodie in their mailbox. They may have guessed who you were, but if not, the fun will continue! At this time, if you pop in the church, please do not post any new notes on the bulletin board as it is not actively being monitored. Please reach out to Sherri Juveland and Sandy Hanna with any questions. Stay safe and enjoy these summer days! FAITH FORMATION NOW For Families with Children: Each Sunday you can access the Children’s Bulletin with activities that enable families to worship together and learn from each week’s Scripture theme. Access these resources at www.peacelutheranlz.com . For adults: The Wednesday morning women’s bible study Everyone is welcome to join us at 9am on Wednesday at church. If you have any questions you can contact Carol Wojnarowski at 847-540-8150. Men of Peace! Looking for a way to connect with other guys in the congregation in our social distanced world? Join us at 8:00 am Saturday mornings at church for men’s Bible Study. And sports. And job stuff. And whatever comes up! Looking forward to seeing new faces we haven’t seen in a while! The Labyrinth is open for your personal time of reflection and prayer. If you missed last Sunday’s worship, go to www.peacelutheranlz.com to access at any time. HOW TO GIVE YOUR OFFERING Thank you! Thank you as you continue your generous contributions to the virtual offering plate we pass. Congregation members are using these methods: Mailing their check to church / Using their own bank website “send-payment” feature / Going to www.peacelutheranlz.com and clicking on “make a donation” / or, downloading and using the app we recommend: https://www.vancopayments.com/egiving/church-app YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL FAMILIES: The Sunday school team has a tote bag filled with Sunday school materials for families to pick up before/after the Saturday, September 12 outdoor service. These materials are for student use during future Sunday school Zoom meetings. The first Sunday school lesson will take place the following day, Sunday, September 13 (time TBD). Watch your email for more details. - YOUTH GROUP IS BACK!: The Peace Lutheran High School Youth Group will be kicking off on Sunday, September 20th from 12-1:15pm at the Peace Lutheran fire pit! We will have a social distancing picnic lunch by the fire pit as well as play some games (such as water balloon volleyball)! Please bring your mask and all are welcome to attend! After our kick-off on September 20th, we will plan on meeting biweekly for a mixture of fun social, service and faith opportunities! For those who wish to participate in Youth Group virtually, there is a Zoom opportunity too! Tracy will have a virtual Youth Group kick-off via Zoom on Monday, September 21st at 5pm! TRIPLE D (DONUTS, DEVOTIONS & DISCUSSION) IS BACK!: Our youth Bible study, Triple D, will be starting up again on Sunday, September 27th from 11:30am-12:30pm in the Peace parking lot! All are welcome to join us for this time of devotion, which is always accompanied with laughter and a side of silliness! Masks and social distancing is required and at this time, we will NOT have donuts - BUT, you can always have donuts beforehand! CONFIRMATION IS ABOUT TO BE IN FULL SWING!: The Peace Lutheran/St. Peter UCC Confirmation Class will begin on Wednesday, September 23rd! Confirmation will be conducted virtually from 7-7:50pm. Our virtual class time together will consist of highs and lows, 1-2 lesson discussions/activities and, of course, a GAME! Tracy will send out the Wednesday Zoom link, as well as the 5-10 minute lesson video, to families on the Monday before our Wednesday class. Depending on comfort levels and the pandemic, we will decide as January 2021 gets closer as to whether to continue with only a virtual option. - GOD'S WORK, OUR HANDS MONTH OF SERVICE!: In honor of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, the Metro Chicago Synod participates in God Work, Our Hands Sunday every year. God's Work, Our Hands usually falls on the Sunday closest to September 11th. On this day, congregations from around the country participate in a day of service - cleaning up neighborhoods, serving at food pantries, painting schools, etc. However, with the pandemic, serving in a group is not feasible. Tracy, our Youth Director, has put together a God's Work, Our Hands calendar with a FULL month of service opportunities that can be done as a family or individually - all from home! Try to complete one of these tasks each day!! FOR ALL PARISHIONERS: BUTTERFLIES FOR WORSHIP!: During our Saturday worship, Pastor Daniel will be saying a prayer/blessing to "kick-off" all fall ministries at Peace Lutheran. To accompany the prayer, we are asking ALL congregation members to consider coloring a butterfly to bring to worship. During the blessing, the butterflies will be held up to symbolize "flying" into the new programming year! All colored butterflies will then be given to Tracy to be displayed on the glass doors of church! Please consider coloring one - or more - of the butterflies provided below! Both links are printer friendly and we can't wait to "soar" into fall programming together! Butterfly Option 1: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcoloringhome.com%2Fbutterfly-coloring-pages-to-print&psig=AOvVaw0K_tmWshJSDMVq8wfBfAqK&ust=1599262778580000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAIQjRxqFwoTCJDE8qeUzusCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD Butterfly Option 2: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reallifeathome.com%2Fbutterfly-coloring-page%2F&psig=AOvVaw0K_tmWshJSDMVq8wfBfAqK&ust=1599262778580000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAIQjRxqFwoTCJDE8qeUzusCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAJ SOCIAL OUTREACH Annual Blood Drive: Share in giving the gift of life! Please consider donating blood Sunday, September 13th. With a goal of collecting 25 units of blood, a Vitalant Donor Coach (formerly Life Source) will be in the church parking lot between 7 am and 1 pm. To schedule an appointment please call Vitalant at 877.258.4825 or visit Vitalant.org and use group code: LZ50. For those who cannot donate for Peace on September 13th, any Vitalant donor center may be visited on a different date. Using the group code(LZ50), donation credit will still be awarded to the church. Questions??? Contact Susan Sweeney at 847-533-9322 or susansweeney627@aol.com. Thanks in advance for donating…by doing so you’ll save up to 3 lives!!! Donor safety is a huge priority during this pandemic and Vitalant is taking extra precautions. To adhere to social distancing guidelines, they will actually bring two coaches. They will screen on one coach, and draw blood on the other coach. Face coverings are required. Mobile Food Pantry: The next drive-through Food Pantry at the Chapel in Lake Zurich will be on Saturday, Sept. 19th from 10-11:30am. This event is being sponsored by the Caring Women's Connection. If you need food, please plan to attend. If you would like to volunteer please know that social distancing guidelines will be used and all volunteers will need to wear a mask. You can sign up at the following to volunteer, https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DAAA723AAFD0-mobile36 . IMPORTANT UPDATES – WEEKLY CHANGES
Contents (scroll down for each): THIS WEEKEND Care & Concern Pastor Daniel’s Office Hours Getting to Know You Fellowship Faith Formation Now How to give your offering Youth Social Outreach THIS WEEKEND Worship Join us virtually for a Service of the Word Sunday,September 6. Watch your email on Sunday morning for the link to the YouTube video and script to join in worship, or find it online at www.peacelutheranlz.com. As we worship in-our-own-homes this Sunday, consider where God is calling you to bear prophetic witness in the world. Virtual Coffee Hour/Adult Ed: Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Martin Luther was writing contemporary Christian hits long before Chris Tomlin and Mercy Me! Join us for a coffee hour check-in and an informal adult ed conversation about hymnody and the Reformation. Get the link for Virtual Coffee Hour on PLC website www.peacelutheranlz.com CARE & CONCERN We pray for one another: We pray for those who need healing, safety and God’s watchful care. This week we pray for Mike Wilms, Sherri Juveland, Mike Tetour, Brad Baker, Lizetta Moore, Amanda Morris, Kim Wilkinson, and Kyle as well as all students, educators, and families who are beginning the academic year. We also pray for all who are in danger from and affected by the wildfires out west including Wendy Brown and Tamara Alliston Johnson with her family. We welcome prayer requests. Let us remember to life up our needs, concerns, and joys – and those of others – in our prayer! Make your prayer request by emailing Pastor Daniel pastor@peacelutheranlz.com or the church office office@peacelutheranlz.com . We care for one another: If you have any special needs or know someone who does, reach out to the Caring Tree by contacting Judy Tetour or Pastor Daniel. How are you doing – you, your family or household? Expect a phone, email or text. A CONNECTIONS TEAM of volunteers and staff are checking in with all Peace households. We are the church – connected! Peace Lutheran Church Face Mask Policy for Covid-19 phases 3 and 4: A face mask must be worn by all persons age 2 and up:
This face mask policy applies to all church clergy, staff, members and visitors. The only exception applies to church clergy and staff who may choose to take their face mask off when they are 1) in their office AND 2) they are alone AND 3) their door is closed. A face mask, worn properly, must cover your mouth and nose at all times. In all other cases and with all other events held outside on church property, a mask should be worn if social distancing cannot be maintained. As always, when attending any small group event outside, where you are uncomfortable with the ability to maintain social distancing, you are always encouraged to wear a mask. This policy is based on CDC and IDPH guidance as of 8/23/2020. PASTOR DANIEL’S OFFICE HOURS Pastor Daniel will be working remotely until the baby is born. You can reach him by email (pastor@peacelutheranlz.com) or by cell phone (847.421.4518). He will have virtual appointment blocks at the following times if you want to talk or meet over Zoom: Wednesdays 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Thursdays 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Fridays 9:00 - 10:00 a.m., 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Thank you for your understanding and support. God bless you. GETTING TO KNOW YOU Pandemic got you down? Join Pastor Daniel, Amanda, and Ethan for a virtual happy hour! Prepare your own appetizers and drinks at home. Then enjoy them with 30 minutes of good conversation and toddler antics over Zoom! Check back soon for sign-up information. FELLOWSHIP Our playground has reopened. We are following the protocols being used by the LZ Parks and Recreation department, which is basically playing at your own risk. Based on information from the CDC and IPDH, the virus is killed by UV rays from the sun, so there is no need to sanitize the playground. We ask parents to monitor their kids while they play on the playground. Try to keep social distancing between kids of different families. Kids should be wearing masks if more than one family is on the playground. At this time we are not reopening the Music Wall or the basketball hoop. It is pretty impossible to social distance while doing both of those activities. Wine Women and Weeding. Come on over, and as we chat, weed, have a sip of wine and enjoy each other’s company. Every Wednesday at 6:00 at the Labyrinth. Brewing Questions is Back!: It's been a while since we have gathered for Brewing Questions, so let's do so....over Zoom! Everyone is welcome to join in for some great conversation, laughs and, of course, bring your beverage of choice. Our next Brewing Questions meeting will be on September 9th. If you are interested, please visit the virtual gathering section on PLC website home page for the Zoom link! ‘Secret Sister’ Update: We will be moving our Secret Sister Reveal until early fall. In the meantime, it is always good to pray and we hope you have kept your “Secret Sister” in your daily prayers. We would encourage you to use the old fashioned letter with a stamp to send a warm thought to your secret sister on a monthly basis or if you live close, you can drop them off a goodie in their mailbox. They may have guessed who you were, but if not, the fun will continue! At this time, if you pop in the church, please do not post any new notes on the bulletin board as it is not actively being monitored. Please reach out to Sherri Juveland and Sandy Hanna with any questions. Stay safe and enjoy these summer days! FAITH FORMATION NOW For Families with Children: Each Sunday you can access the Children’s Bulletin with activities that enable families to worship together and learn from each week’s Scripture theme. Access these resources at www.peacelutheranlz.com . For adults: The Wednesday morning women’s bible study will be starting a new book on July 22 titled “The Misunderstood Jew” by Amy-Jill Levine. This Jewish author writes about the “Jewishness” of Jesus by looking at the stories of Jesus from a Jewish perspective. It promises to provoke honest conversations and debates about the relationship between Christians and Jews. Everyone is welcome to join us at 9am on Wednesday at church. If you have any questions you can contact Carol Wojnarowski at 847-540-8150. Men of Peace! Looking for a way to connect with other guys in the congregation in our social distanced world? Join us at 8:00 am Saturday mornings at church for men’s Bible Study. And sports. And job stuff. And whatever comes up! Looking forward to seeing new faces we haven’t seen in a while! The Labyrinth is open for your personal time of reflection and prayer. If you missed last Sunday’s worship, go to www.peacelutheranlz.com to access at any time. HOW TO GIVE YOUR OFFERING Thank you! Thank you as you continue your generous contributions to the virtual offering plate we pass. Congregation members are using these methods: Mailing their check to church / Using their own bank website “send-payment” feature / Going to www.peacelutheranlz.com and clicking on “make a donation” / or, downloading and using the app we recommend: https://www.vancopayments.com/egiving/church-app YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL FAMILIES: The Sunday school team has a tote bag filled with Sunday school materials for families to pick up before/after the Saturday, September 12 outdoor service. These materials are for student use during future Sunday school Zoom meetings. The first Sunday school lesson will take place the following day, Sunday, September 13 (time TBD). Watch your email for more details. - YOUTH GROUP IS BACK!: The Peace Lutheran High School Youth Group will be kicking off on Sunday, September 20th from 12-1:15pm at the Peace Lutheran fire pit! We will have a social distancing picnic lunch by the fire pit as well as play some games (such as water balloon volleyball)! Please bring your mask and all are welcome to attend! After our kick-off on September 20th, we will plan on meeting biweekly for a mixture of fun social, service and faith opportunities! For those who wish to participate in Youth Group virtually, there is a Zoom opportunity too! Tracy will have a virtual Youth Group kick-off via Zoom on Monday, September 21st at 5pm! - TRIPLE D (DONUTS, DEVOTIONS & DISCUSSION) IS BACK!: Our middle school Bible study, Triple D, will be starting up on Sunday, September 27th from 10-11am at the Peace Lutheran fire pit! All middle school students are welcome to bring their breakfasts and a beverage (no sharing) for a morning of Bible study and conversation - served with a side of silliness! Triple D will continue to meet biweekly after we start up on the 27th. - CONFIRMATION CLASSES ARE BACK!: Confirmation will also be kicking into "high gear" in September! Confirmation programming will begin for all sixth, seventh and eighth graders on Wednesday, September 23rd at 7pm! Like in years past, Confirmands will experience a mixture of faith, learning and fun during their class! Unlike years past, our class will look a little bit different due to COVID. This year, Confirmation families will have the choice of meeting in person on Wednesdays for 45 minutes (with masks required and social distancing protocols in place) or virtually via Zoom on Thursdays. Please note: There is no pressure to attend the in person option. If your family is more comfortable with meeting virtually, that is okay! Tracy will be hosting a Confirmation orientation for all middle school families on Wednesday, September 9th at 6pm via Zoom (link will be sent out to all Confirmation families next week). During the orientation Zoom, Tracy will discuss the Confirmation schedule, lesson plan as well as what the in-person and virtual options will look like. - GOD'S WORK, OUR HANDS MONTH OF SERVICE!: In honor of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, the Metro Chicago Synod participates in God Work, Our Hands Sunday every year. God's Work, Our Hands usually falls on the Sunday closest to September 11th. On this day, congregations from around the country participate in a day of service - cleaning up neighborhoods, serving at food pantries, painting schools, etc. However, with the pandemic, serving in a group is not feasible. Tracy, our Youth Director, has put together a God's Work, Our Hands calendar with a FULL month of service opportunities that can be done as a family or individually - all from home! Try to complete one of these tasks each day!! - SHOW US HOW YOU WORK! To honor the Labor Day holiday, we are looking for pictures of YOU at WORK! Do you work in construction? Send a picture of you working with a hammer, nails or bulldozer! Do you work at a computer? Show us a picture of you hard at work! This challenge isn't just for adults - kids and teens can send in pictures too of school work being done or how you "work"! All pictures that are collected should be sent to Tracy at tracy@peacelutheranlz.com for a Labor Day weekend collage! It's Community Garden Time! The weather is (finally) starting to warm up, which means it is time to begin work on our community garden! We will be practicing and following our social distancing guidelines during this time and Tracy will be working with the Confirmands and High School students to determine times/what will be planted. Congregation members: If you would like to donate vegetable seeds for the garden, please let Tracy know! SOCIAL OUTREACH Annual Blood Drive: Share in giving the gift of life! Please consider donating blood Sunday, September 13th. With a goal of collecting 25 units of blood, a Vitalant Donor Coach (formerly Life Source) will be in the church parking lot between 7 am and 1 pm. To schedule an appointment please call Vitalant at 877.258.4825 or visit Vitalant.org and use group code: LZ50. For those who cannot donate for Peace on September 13th, any Vitalant donor center may be visited on a different date. Using the group code(LZ50), donation credit will still be awarded to the church. Questions??? Contact Susan Sweeney at 847-533-9322 or susansweeney627@aol.com. Thanks in advance for donating…by doing so you’ll save up to 3 lives!!! Donor safety is a huge priority during this pandemic and Vitalant is taking extra precautions. To adhere to social distancing guidelines, they will actually bring two coaches. They will screen on one coach, and draw blood on the other coach. Face coverings are required. Mobile Food Pantry: The next drive-through Food Pantry at the Chapel in Lake Zurich will be on Saturday, Sept. 19th from 10-11:30am. This event is being sponsored by the Caring Women's Connection. If you need food, please plan to attend. If you would like to volunteer please know that social distancing guidelines will be used and all volunteers will need to wear a mask. You can sign up at the following to volunteer, https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DAAA723AAFD0-mobile36 . Feed My Starving Children update: Peace has supported this ministry that is dedicated to providing nutritious meals for children worldwide for many years. Because of Covid-19, their packing operations have been dramatically impacted while the need for food has grown enormously with hundreds of thousands facing the possibility of starvation. Reservations for small groups are now being taken at their packing facilities with the following new rules: · volunteer group size is limited to five people. You will not be socially distanced from anyone you choose to sign up with. You will be socially distanced from other groups in the packing room. · if you or anyone in your groups develops symptoms while packing, you and your entire group will be asked to leave immediately. · the packing setup has been changed to accommodate groups ranging in size from 1-5 · the minimum volunteer age has been temporarily increased to age 10 · if you are in a high risk category, please stay home · a reservation is required to pack Although we will not be having a general signup for congregation members at this time, please consider having your small family group sign-up to serve. The need is great. Go to www.fmsc.org to sign up. Thank you! Lutheran World Relief Update: Another ministry that Peace has been a strong supporter of is Lutheran World Relief. Each February, at our annual Mission Projects Day, we have made baby kits, school kits, health kits, fleece blankets and quilts for this organization. On August 6th, in the devastating port explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, more than 150 people lost their lives, more than 5000 were injured and about 300,000 people are without shelter. Further impacting people in need, 3 40-ft shipping containers that were filled with humanitarian aid were also destroyed. This shipment included 22,000 handmade quilts and baby kits, health kits and school supplies that were to go to refugees living in Lebanon. The need is now greater than ever. We are planning to have Mission Day on Feb. 6 at Peace in some capacity depending on the social gathering restrictions that are in place at that time. If you would like to help now, please consider making a donation online to https://lwr.org/beirut or mail your donation to Lutheran World Relief, PO Box 17061, Baltimore, MD 21297-1061. If you would like to purchase items that we can use in school kits, baby kits or health kits, please contact Sue Koenig or see the LWR.org site to see a supply list. If you are interested in making a quilt top and need squares to sew together, also contact Sue Koenig. Thank you for your help! |
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