http://www.emmanuel-lagrange.org/index.php The announcements that have been posted by Emmanuel Episcopal of LaGrange at www.emmanuel-lagrange.org. en-gb ℗ & © 2013 - Emmanuel Episcopal of LaGrange vicki.roe@us.mcd.com (Emmanuel Episcopal of LaGrange) vicki.roe@us.mcd.com Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500 Special News Cindy Mottl has initiated a challenge for all of Emmanuel's members. She is willing to add $1,000 to her pledge if the parish gets to work, contacts the large number of members or former members, and the many people we all know as neighbors or friends, thereby adding 20 2013 pledges by August 23rd.. So far, several other sponsors have stepped forward and the matching challenge is up to $5620 and growing.. So will we make it? We can trusting the Spirit that Jesus promised would give us the words needed to spread the Gospel. If in stead of saying "that is not my skill set." we remember that Paul did rather well and no one has ever suggested that tent making was a good path to apostleship! So that is one challenge, will we do it? Here is the other, can the challenge amount rise? Can you add another $100 or more to the prize? Emmanuel needs all its members right now. Please consider adding to the challenge, and then go out and find those new and returning members! http://www.emmanuel-lagrange.org/index.php Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500 Shakespeare's Cymbeline: A Folk Tale with Music [1] . Please join your Emmanuel friends at Mays Lake Peabody Estate for an evening of Shakespeare on the lawn. Date: July 18 (evening). Ticket Price: $30 . We need to purchase in advance; deadline to confirm tickets is June 23. Check payable to “Emmanuel Episcopal”. Talk to Lisa Enright for details, or visit www.firstfolio.org [2] Coffee Hour. Vestry member responsible for June is Jen Enriquez. Please consider participating in this important ministry for our congregation. Jim Beyer will be responsible for July. Thanks to all who have volunteered already! Please join us this Friday, June 7 for an evening of fellowship on the lawn. We will provide a chopped salad and bread, you should bring an appetizer or dessert and beverage of your choice. There will be games for kids and adults, and maybe even live music. Start time is 5:30 but this is an “open house” event- please come when you can and stay as long (or short) as you like. Parish Life Committee is planning a special event for dedication of our beautiful redecorated South Building in August. Date TBD but you can start dusting off your cocktail attire now! Links: ------ [1] http://www.firstfolio.org/plays/cymbeline.php [2] http://www.firstfolio.org/ http://www.emmanuel-lagrange.org/index.php Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500 Please take a moment to congratulate our fifteen new confirmands who were confirmed by Bishop Lee in a ceremony last Saturday at St. James Cathedral attended by their families, Mother LaRae and their teachers, Mike Bolton, Susan Galletti, Kim Gebhart, Jean Owen and Greg Roe. We will present these young adults their certificates at a ceremony during Sunday services on August 25. They are:Ryan Asmus, Jane Bolton, Griffin Buonamici, Max Campbell, Elizabeth Cummings, Matthew Galletti, Meredith Gebhart, Michael Jasiak, Caleb Morse, Maggie Robinson, Caroline Roe, Matthew Roman, Max Roth, Jack Thornton and Sarah Valeika. http://www.emmanuel-lagrange.org/index.php Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0500 If you would like to provide a meal for one of our parishioners who is recovering from surgery, please log on towww.takethemameal.com [1], and type the last name Grills and password 8752. We are looking to help provide meals for one week beginning Saturday, June 8th until Saturday, June 15th. Thanks! Links: ------ [1] http://www.takethemameal.com/ http://www.emmanuel-lagrange.org/index.php Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 This link [1]will take you to the unedited May Minutes, which will be subject to correction and approval in June. Links: ------ [1] http://s3.amazonaws.com/mychurchwebsite/c3110/vmay2013.doc http://www.emmanuel-lagrange.org/index.php Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 COFFEE HOUR: Jen Enriquez is the Vestry member in charge of coffee hour for June. Please consider hosting one week. Summer coffee hour is simple, just coffee and lemonade! PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS: We have several events planned for the summer, please look for our latest flyer and updates on the website and e-news. Next up: -June 1- gather for Pet Parade and potluck brunch following at the church -June 2 - conversation with Mother LaRae regarding appropriate time for first communion -June 7- summer evening on the lawn at Emmanuel: lite fare and outdoor games (entire congregation welcome - there will be adult games too!) EVENING ON THE LAWN: Friday, June 7 at 5:30. Parish Life Committee invites you to join us for a casual evening of fellowship. We'll provide chop salad, you bring an appetizer, dessert, and beverage of your choice. There will be games for kids and adults, music, and relaxation! http://www.emmanuel-lagrange.org/index.php Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 Two weeks ago, Jamie Workman presented a slide presentation [1] to the forum. It is our hope that you will view it, think and pray about it, and then contact a vestry member and discuss your reactions.The link to the presentation is at: http://youtu.be/UUT86UVwDRk [2] Links: ------ [1] http://youtu.be/UUT86UVwDRk [2] http://youtu.be/UUT86UVwDRk http://www.emmanuel-lagrange.org/index.php Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 The ECW, wardens and rector would like to thank Kate LeTarte for her many years of service to our church as President of the ECW. Kate has been a tireless volunteer for the church in ECW and other activities, including her long-time chair of our Dinner for Eight Program. Thank you Kate for your help! http://www.emmanuel-lagrange.org/index.php Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500 Here is the posting of the approved minutes [1] for April. The draft was accepted by Vestry without any changes, Links: ------ [1] http://s3.amazonaws.com/mychurchwebsite/c3110/vestry_meeting_april_16.docx http://www.emmanuel-lagrange.org/index.php Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 You may not be aware of it, as it is often not real obvious, but Emmanuel has a long relationship with BSA Pack and Troop 14. Both McCrohan's Nydia and Mike, Cliff, Sue-z, and I are active or former leaders. Drew Beyer has the distinction of being the first Scout to earn his arrow of Light (top Cub Scouting) award from Pack 14, and his Eagle from Troop 14. Incidentally, Laura Gibbons is a Gold Girl Scout award winner, and her mom, Ardith is a long time leader. Sue-z is an Assistant District Commissioner a very high level volunteer, and I was an Assistant Council Commissioner for some time. We 4are both trainers. Troop 14 is offering its annual Spaghetti Dinner this coming Saturday, May 4th. They are serving from 4:00 to 8:00. They offer meat free and me, at sauces for the all you can eat spaghetti, meatballs, salad, and dessert. It is a great dinner for a great group, at a great price! $7 for adults, children from 3 to 12 and seniors $5. Tickets are available at the door, or from Spencer Coffee and Bill in advance. See you there! http://www.emmanuel-lagrange.org/index.php Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 For e-news and website: The ECW elected Stephanie Morse as President, Barb Schwartz as Secretary and Anita Sexton as Treasurer. They also elected to disburse $34,697 to Emmanuel's operating budget for this year with the proviso that we pay for the Deadman Hall Window treatments and the sidewalk replacement from these funds. The ECW also voted to give Lawrence Hall $600. Thank you, ECW!! http://www.emmanuel-lagrange.org/index.php Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 Young Families Summary – April 2013 – Review 2013 and Outlook for Rest of the Year Event April 2013: The Game Night on April 5th was attended by about seven families (14 kids), including two that were new to a Young Families group event. We had a simple pot luck and plenty of games for the kids. The event was simple but a rousing success I think. Review YTD 2013 This was the fourth successful event of the Family and Caregiver Group of the Emmanuel Church this year: * Bowling Night with 5 families in January * Movie Night with 30 participants in February in the church * Theater Event at the Western Spings Children’s theatre with 5 families from the church * Game night mentioned above in April There appears to be a momentum for young families in the church to make the church a young, inspirational and fun place for everyone. We appear to have at least three new families in the church and a lot more interested parties. We need to make sure to integrate them into all aspects of parish life. Outlook 2013 We want to keep going with at least monthly activities organized by various members of the church. This group is not only meant for “young parents” but all families and caregivers of the church. The May group social activity will be piggy backing on the Congregation’s Cinco de Mayo festivities. In June, we will host outdoor kids’ games such as sack races, at the Friday night pot luck/ social event. Other potential summer activities are meeting at the church and then attending the Pet Parade as a group and an outing to a Kane County Cougars game. The young families hope to add regular meetings for a discussion group on parenting issues, starting in the fall. In the short term the group would like to meet with Mother LaRae and talk about how we know when our children should begin receiving communion. The group also hopes to include an ongoing service project(s) or service- related events in our schedule. For example, we could collect diapers and gently used baby items for families in need. For all events, the group will attempt to include / invite families outside of Emmanuel as well as inside. http://www.emmanuel-lagrange.org/index.php Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 The draft March minutes were approved in vestry without any changes or corrections. Accordingly, they are now the final March minutes. J. A. Beyer Vestry Communications Lead http://www.emmanuel-lagrange.org/index.php Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500 This is a new link [1] to the February minutes. Please let Jim Beyer, or Susan Coxknow if you find this helpful. We are experimenting with different options to make this information available. Links: ------ [1] http://s3.amazonaws.com/mychurchwebsite/c3110/2013_as_recap.pdf http://www.emmanuel-lagrange.org/index.php