Worship with Communion: Sundays at 9:30 am

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MercyMe Concert Outing/strong>; Protein Canned Food Drive for Fairmont Community Center Food Pantry; Joliet Crop Walk; Annual Trick or Treat Tailgate Oct 27th;

The tickets for the MercyMe concert at Rosemont on April 28th at 6:00 pm are on sale now. We would like to get a group together and attend the concert. Balcony tickets are 24.00 each with 16.38 in fees making it a total of 40.38 per ticket. Sign up and get your money to Allen Kirkland by November 4th. We need to do this quickly to guarantee availability. If you would like to purchase better seats, we ask that you please make your own arrangements.

We are planning an outing to The Shrine of Christ’s Passion in St John, Indiana. This is an interactive half-mile winding pathway taking you on an inspiring journey through the stations of the cross. Peaceful, serene place with life-sized statues that take you though the passion story with narration by Bill Kurtis. Admission is FREE.

We will go on either Saturday, November 10th or Wednesday, November 14th. Please sign up by November 4th for  each of the dates on which you can attend. We will go on the day that has the most participants.

There is gift shop with many unique gifts and a coffee shop where you can relax. There are golf carts that drive people around to each station if you are unable to walk but availability is limited and reservations are required for this service. The drive is about 40 minutes, but we can car pool. Plan to leave at 12:30. This is all outdoor so layers are recommended.

Find out more at shrineofchristspassion.org.

Our next Dinner with Friends is on Thursday, October 25. This is a great fellowship event – a chance to get to know people outside the church setting. (Please note: you are responsible for your own dinner, drinks, and tip.)

We will be dining at 6:30 pm at Nick’s BBQ at 15800 South Bell Road, in Homer Glen. Hope to see you there.

Check on their Menu: nicksribs.com.

This week we cover our last chapter in The Story. (A big congratulations if you made it all the way through!!) Chapter 31 deals with the end times, described in the last book of the Bible, Revelation. As always, I’ve attached a study guide which provides a summary to this week’s readings and some questions to consider as you read Chapter 31.

If you prefer to listen to this week’s chapter instead of reading it, here is the link to the audio version:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dsjp4PQpelY

What’s Coming Up this Fall:

What’s Coming Up on Sundays in October, MorningStar Mission, Girl Scouts , Protein Food Drive for Fairmont Community Center Food Pantry, Monday Movie Night at Pastor Dana’s – Mama Mia 2, Fall Confirmation Class, October Book Club, October Brunch on the 14th, Dinner with Friends on Oct 19th, Joliet CROP Walk Oct 21st, Fairmont Update, Trick-or-Treat Tailgate Oct 27th

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This Sunday we cover Chapter 30 in The Story, which deals with Paul’s final days. As always, I’ve attached a study guide which provides a summary to this week’s readings and some questions to consider as you read Chapter 30.

If you prefer to listen to this week’s chapter instead of reading it, here is the link to the audio version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmerTKPLxv8

For the next few weeks, we’re collecting canned protein (cans of tuna, chicken, meat and pasta, etc.) for the Fairmont Community Center Food Pantry. Thanks in advance for helping.

Cross of Glory offers a two-year confirmation program – during 7th and 8th grade. This year’s program starts on Sunday, September 30. Right now, our young people meet after worship on certain Sundays to explore their relationship with God in today’s world. More information is going out to the young people we know about in …

Come one, come all! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors! Come see the decorated car trunks filled with goodies! Come play the ghoulishly great games! Dress in your favorite costume and join in  the costume parade inside! Try terrifying treats too!

Media reports say the United States will not continue to fund the Lutheran World Federation-operated  Augusta Victoria Hospital (click here for more info) in Jerusalem. The ELCA urges members to please call the White House hotline (202-456-1111) or write a comment in its comments submissions area to urge them to ensure there is no interruption of assistance for children and others in need of treatment for cancer and additional life-threatening diseases.

We were so blessed by the very many businesses that helped with the FREE FALL FEST. We could not have offered the great selection of free food and activities without their help!

“Read more” to see a list of them. Be sure to stop in and thank them (and buy something)!