Banner Newsletter | November/December 2022

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NOV
DEC
2022

Rev. Chris Winkler
Senior Pastor
cwinkler@barringtonumc.com
Rev. Matthew Johnson
Associate Pastor
mwhjohnson@barringtonumc.com
Rev. Wendy A. Witt
Senior Pastor
First UMC, West Dundee
wwitt@barringtonumc.com
Luis Vega
Lay Pastor
Comunidad Cristiana
lvega@barringtonumc.com
Patti Mangis
Director of Music & Worship Arts
pmangis@barringtonumc.com
Susan Acosta
Director of Family Ministries and
Noah’s Ark Christian Academy
sbrown@barringtonumc.com
Ana Kelsey-Powell
Director of Youth Ministries
akelsey-powell@barringtonumc.com
Lou Ann Gordon
Director of Finance
lgordon@barringtonumc.com
Sharon Orr
Director of Campus and
Missions Ministries
sorr@barringtonumc.com
Becky Lemna
Director of Communications
blemna@barringtonumc.com
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WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Barrington United Methodist Church
98 Algonquin Road, Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 836-5540
Office Hours: Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., Friday, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Worship online | Services are posted each week on Saturday
Enjoy weekly online worship services through our Do.Be.Live channel on Vimeo,
through our mobile app and our website, barringtonumc.com.
Worship in the Sanctuary | Sundays at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.
Respecting the health and safety of all, masks are optional in the church building.
Sunday School is available for children ages 3 through grade 5
during both worship services.
All students, grades 6 through 12, are invited for fun conversation
and fellowship at 10:30 a.m. in the youth room.
God’s Squad meets most Sundays from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Students,
grades 6 through 12, are invited to come for dinner, games, fellowship, and fun.
Got homework? Bring those assignments and projects that aren’t quite finished to
Homework Hangs from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Comunidad Cristiana | Christian Community Worship
Sundays at 2:00 p.m. | Bilingual, in-person
Trinity Center
1647 Ravine Lane, Carpentersville IL 60110
You and your neighbors are invited to join this emerging worship. Experience
Hispanic-style worship with a mix of traditional and contemporary worship elements.
Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of every month.
First UMC of West Dundee
318 W. Main Street, West Dundee, IL 60118
Classic Worship, Sundays at 10:00 a.m. | Online and In-person
In-person, socially distanced worship is held in the sanctuary with audio of the
service available in the parking lot through FM radio.
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and
where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where
neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal.
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Matthew 6:19-21
What are you willing to invest in because it brings you joy or peace or
comfort? What are you willing to support because it feeds the hungry,
visits the sick, clothes the naked and brings hope to those who are
hurting? What are you willing to risk your heart for because it changes lives for the
better—yours and the lives of others?
Over these last nine plus years I have proudly watched the people of Barrington United
Methodist Church give generously and freely to the church’s missions and ministries.
You have provided gifts to families in need; supported agricultural projects that solve
food security shortages in places around the globe; funded and worked on feeding
projects that provide meals to people in our own community; given generously to
disaster relief efforts; collected hygiene kits and provided other resources to newly
released prisoners; donated to shelters for children and mothers in crisis situations;
given funds that make their way to people who need a temporary hand up with rent or
mortgage assistance; built and repaired houses for the working poor; filled backpacks
for children who need them to excel in school; bought gift cards so teenagers in group
homes would feel remembered at Christmas and this is just a partial list of the efforts
and projects you have given your time and talent and treasure to in your support of
the missions and outreach programs of Barrington UMC.
As we come to the end of 2022 and look ahead to 2023, there is one more ministry
that we need to support and it is vital to making all of those efforts listed above
happen. We need to fully fund the operating budget of the church so that we have the
infrastructure, the staff and the facilities needed to make these things happen. For
many years we have operated under a kind of “trickle down” economic model based
on the idea that an extremely effective, vibrant and vital church would inspire people
to give enough extra to fund the operating budget—and yet we continually come up
about ten percent short.
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I have now come to believe that we must do more than hope that there will be
enough left over. I believe you have pastors and a staff and facilities that you can
be proud to generously support. I trust that you will acknowledge the need and
that you will come through for the church just as you have come through for its
missions so often in the past. Please consider making an extra gift this year and
increasing your financial support in 2023. We have so much to be grateful for.
You have demonstrated time and again that you love this church and what it is
doing in the world. Let us now invest our treasures where our hearts are made
full—in this church we love so much.
If you have any questions about the budget and how we use the resources you
give, please reach out to Lou Ann Gordon, our Director of Finance or to Pastor
Chris or Pastor Matthew. We are happy to answer any questions you have. Please
know that every gift is gratefully received.
Rev. Chris Winkler
PRAYER REQUESTS for BUMC We believe in the power of prayer and
have a dedicated prayer team committed to praying your requests. If you have
a prayer request, please contact the church office, (847) 836-5540, Paula Gordon
(pgordon@barringtonumc.com), Julia Hooper (2juliahooper@gmail.com) or use this
QR code. Please also indicate if you would like your request to
be printed in the Sunday bulletin.
Celebration of the Barrington UMC Welcome Statement
On Sunday, October 23, the Barrington UMC congregation engaged in conversation and
celebrated the ways we are working to fulfill the vision of our Welcome Statement. This
statement, affirmed by the BUMC Church Leadership Council in 2019, guides us in all we do
to “embrace and nurture all people at any point in their faith journey.”
The Barrington UMC Welcome Statement says:
“We seek to intentionally and sincerely welcome persons of all ages, nations and races. We
are committed to building a diverse community that values people of all abilities, statuses,
backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender expressions. We believe that God calls us to
vibrant worship that encourages participants to encounter the living God; to grow in faith,
friendship and love as we each seek to live our faith in our daily lives; and to serve God
and our neighbor through acts of charity, kindness, mercy and justice. We embrace and
nurture all people at any point in their faith journey and believe there is room at Christ’s
Table for all.”
Celebración de la declaración de bienvenida
de Barrington UMC
El domingo 23 de octubre, la congregación de la Barrington UMC participó en una
conversación y celebró las formas en que estamos trabajando para cumplir la visión de
nuestra Declaración de Bienvenida. Esta declaración, afirmada por el Consejo de Liderazgo
de la Iglesia BUMC en 2019, nos guía en todo lo que hacemos para “abrazar y nutrir a todas
las personas en cualquier punto de su camino de fe”.
RV
Creemos en el poder de la oración y tenemos una equipo de oración
La Declaración de Bienvenida de Barrington UMC dice:
dedicado y comprometido a orar por sus peticiones. Si tiene una
solicitud de oración, comuníquese con la oficina de la iglesia, (847)
“Buscamos dar la bienvenida a personas de todas las edades, naciones y razas de manera
836-5540, Paula Gordon (pgordon@barringtonumc.com) o Julia
intencional y sincera. Estamos comprometidos con la construcción de una comunidad
Hooper (2juliahooper@gmail.com). Por favor, indique también si desea que su
diversa que valore a las personas de todas las capacidades, estados, antecedentes,
solicitud se imprima en el boletín dominical.
orientaciones sexuales y expresiones de género. Creemos que Dios nos llama a una
adoración vibrante que anima a los participantes a encontrarse con el Dios vivo; crecer
PRAYER REQUESTS for FUMC We have a very active Prayer Team
en la fe, la amistad y el amor mientras buscamos vivir nuestra fe en nuestra vida diaria;
ministry here at FUMC. They believe strongly in the power of prayer and meet
y servir a Dios y al prójimo mediante actos de caridad, bondad, misericordia y justicia.
on a regular basis to pray for those in congregation and community that have
requested prayer. If you have a prayer request that you would like included
Abrazamos y nutrimos a todas las personas en cualquier punto de su camino de fe y
please contact either Marcia Buchs, mkbuchs@sbcglobal.net, or Pr. Wendy,
creemos que hay lugar en la Mesa de Cristo para todos”.
wwitt@barringtonumc.com.
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On Sunday, October 9, Barrington UMC welcomed 26 new members!
Members of Communidad Cristiana in attendence to witness
the Baptism of four members and the joining of new members.
left to right: Dave & Linda Snyder joined by letter of transfer and
Mike & Kathy Jachim, Andrew Jachim and Matthew Jachim joined by profession of faith.
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Siblings in Christ -
I want to share a word with you about community. As we seek to grow
- both in number and in connection with our neighbor - it is vital that
we consider the ways we interact with one another, particularly our
youth. Perhaps you recall your own teenage years and the strange
combination of burgeoning confidence and ever-present insecurity it
embodied. Our own youth are no less affected. That is why what we
say to them matters so deeply.
Our own Welcome Statement establishes that Barrington United
Methodist Church “seeks to welcome persons of all ages, nations,
and races” toward the goal of “building a diverse community.” That
diversity must necessarily extend to how we, as individuals, present
ourselves. A person’s sartorial choices are not an indication of their
commitment to Christ, the church, or our community and we should
refrain from assuming so.
It can be difficult to navigate what is appropriate to say to a youth
member of our congregation. You want to engage with them, but
perhaps do not know them very well. Clothing may seem like a safe
and easy topic of conversation. However, that often proves untrue.
The rule of thumb I teach our youth is what we call the “Five Second
Rule.” Basically, if you notice something about an individual that they
cannot change in five seconds, there is no need to comment on it. If
someone has something in their teeth, toilet paper on their shoe, or
a zipper unzipped, please feel free to let them know! That can easily
be adjusted in five seconds. However, if you’re concerned and want to
comment about a person’s new haircut or color, hem length, or holey
clothing, please refrain. Persons of every age struggle with feeling
confident and comfortable, our youth more so than most. Church
should be a place where that is not a concern. The bottom line is, in
a day and age when our youth have the choice about how and where
they spend their time, any opportunity they take to spend with us is a
gift. We should honor that by keeping our opinions to ourselves.
So, let’s keep our youth coming to church. Keep ‘em with kindness.
Instead of commenting on how our youth attend, take the opportunity
to tell them how nice it is to see them in attendance. Take the chance to
tell them how happy you are that they’ve chosen to be active members
of the community. Maybe they’ll even choose to keep coming back!
ADVENT SERMON SERIES
Experience these classic movies anew this Advent.
Sunday, November 27 "It's A Wonderful Life"
Sunday, December 4 "Elf"
Sunday, December 11 "How The Grinch Stole Christmas"
Sunday, December 18 Multigenerational Pageant
Join us in worship for this multigenerational, interactive
Christmas Pageant led by our youth and Youth Director,
Ana Kelsey-Powell. This service will include music by our
Chancel Choir, Exaltation Handbell Choir, and
Crossroads Band. We will have a lively and
memorable hour of worship, celebrating the
coming of Christ into our world.
Ana Kelsey-Powell
Directory of Youth Ministries
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Hanging of the Greens
Sunday, November 20, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at BUMC
All ages and stages are invited to attend and participate, light appetizers
will be available in the kitchenette to sustain us while we work.
Family Ministries will provide a variety of crafts for children to create for home
or to help decorate our Family Ministries Christmas Tree.
Our youth will also decorate the
youth room and their tree during this event.
Help decorate from 10:00 a.m. until noon at FUMC
All are invited to help prepare our church for the season of Advent.
Monday, November 21
Wednesday, November 23
Saturday, November 26
10,000 Villages
Throughout the morning on Sunday, November 20 at BUMC
The Ten Thousand Villages Fair Trade Pop-Up
market returns this year!
A Thanksgiving Sunday tradition at Barrington UMC,
this is a wonderful chance to shop for stocking stuffers,
hostess gifts, Christmas ornaments, or a
little something for yourself.
Join us for shopping that makes a difference.
Kids Above All
Sunday, November 20 and Sunday, November 27 at BUMC
Every year, Barrington UMC donates Christmas gifts to children in need through
Kids Above All and the Early Learning Center of District 220.
If you would like to participate, we ask that gifts include
an item of clothing and a toy totaling not more than $50.
Sign up online or in the Lobby on Sunday, November 20 or November 27.
Once registered, you will receive a response from Rachael Arrogante
within a few days. If you don’t hear from her, please email her directly at
rcn8505@gmail.com. Gifts should be returned by Sunday, December 4,
unwrapped in a gift bag with a tag from St. Nicholas and the child’s name.
Heifer Project
Sunday, November 20 and Sunday, November 27 at BUMC
Our annual Living Gifts Market supports Heifer International’s efforts to eradicate poverty and
hunger through sustainable community development. Heifer works in 21 countries around the
world alongside local farmers and business owners.
Heifer helps farmers and communities mobilize and envision their futures,
provides training so they can improve the quantity and quality of the goods they produce,
and technology connecting them to markets increasing sales and incomes.
Giving an animal gift at the holidays is like giving someone a small business, providing wool,
milk, eggs or honey. Every animal gift comes with a free honor card to let your
gift recipient know their holiday gift is providing families access to medicine, school,
food and a sustainable livelihood.
Look for Linda McGill or another missions team member in the BUMC lobby on
Sundays, December 4, 11 and 18, or online. Linda will have Christmas cards for you
to send to family and friends.
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Drop ‘N Shop
is back
Saturday, December 3
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Blue
Christmas Service
Sunday, December 18 at 5:00 at First UMC
Drop the kids off for a day of
games, crafts, movies and more!
Take the day to get a head start
holiday shopping or just to relax
and prepare for the Christmas Season.
The cost is $10 per child
and includes lunch and snacks.
This is a quiet, reflective service. We acknowledge this
time of year is not the happiest time for those who are
grieving or struggling.
This service makes space for those who need to have their pain,
loneliness, or fear acknowledged and to find comfort and hope in
the gathered community.
For more information, please contact Pastor Wendy Witt at
wwitt@barringtonumc.com or revwawitt@gmail.com.
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Glory to God in the highest and peace on earth.
Christmas Bilingual Worship Service at Trinity Center
Sunday, December 25 at 2:00 p.m.
1647 Ravine Lane, Carpentersville IL 60110
Christmas Eve Worship at
First United Methodist Church of West Dundee
Saturday, December 24 at 5:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve Worship at Barrington United Methodist Church
Saturday, December 24
2:00 p.m. Family Focused Service
Enjoy a reading of “Eve & Buddy” by Barrington UMC
member, Kay Williams. Children will receive their own copy of
“Eve & Buddy” to read along during this special service.
4:00 p.m. Family Friendly Service
7:00 p.m. Carols and Candlelight Service
11:00 p.m. Carols and Candlelight Service with Communion
Christmas Day Worship at
Barrington United Methodist Church
Sunday, December 31 at 10:00 a.m.
Children will remain with their families during this service and
children’s activity bags will be available.
First UMC of West Dundee will join Barrington UMC for a combined,
multisite service at Barrington UMC on Christmas Day.
Christmas Day Bilingual Worship Service at Trinity Center
Sunday, December 25 at 2:00 p.m.
1647 Ravine Lane, Carpentersville IL 60110
New Year’s Eve at First UMC of West Dundee
Saturday, December 31 at 5:00 p.m.
All are invited for a time to reflect on the year gone by and to
recommit to living faithfully as Jesus’ disciples in the new year.
There will be no service at FUMC on Sunday, January 1.
You are invited to join with BUMC for their service at 10:00 a.m.
New Year’s Day Worship at Barrington United Methodist Church
Sunday, January 1 at 10:00 a.m.
Children will remain with their families during this service and
children’s activity bags will be available.
New Year’s Day Bilingual Worship Service at Trinity Center
Sunday, January 1 at 2:00 p.m.
1647 Ravine Lane, Carpentersville IL 60110
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CELEBRATIONS
Congregational Garden
The BUMC Congregationa Garden yielded approximately 20,000 lbs of produce
this growing season! We are proud to have served nine area pantries plus
our Carpentersville Community Meal. Fresh produce is difficult for our area
pantries to obtain and is very much appreciated by the pantries and their
clients alike.
Kids Above All Backpack Drive
54 backpacks, filled with necessary school supplies, were donated by BUMC
and delivered to Kids Above All. Thank you for your continued support of this
vital ministry.
Nicasa Prison Ministry
CELEBRATIONS
Northern Illinois Food Bank
The faithful volunteers at The Northern Illinois Food Bank, including our BUMC team, provide
an important source of nutritious meals for our food-insecure neighbors. Over the last year,
volunteers donated 130,000 hours to distribute 78 million meals to families, seniors, and kids. By
working 1 and 1/2 hours twice a month, our BUMC teams of up to ten members are part of that
essential service. We usually work on the first Tuesday afternoon and the third Tuesday morning at
the west suburban center in Geneva. The work isn’t hard and is quite varied. Sometimes we relabel
donated food with NIFB info; sometimes we pack fresh produce like apples, oranges, potatoes,
or corn. We have also helped fill “backpacks” that go home with school kids to get them through
the weekend and assembled the requested shopping lists of seniors who can then pick up only
what they need. We never know what we’ll be asked to do, which keeps things interesting. Most
likely, during this November, we’ll be packing holiday boxes to ensure families can offer thanks in
November and cheer in December.
Over 60 hygiene kits were packed and delivered to our friends at Nicasa
If you would like, meet at church and carpool down Rt. 59 to the warehouse. Carpooling provides
Behavioral Health Services. Thank you!
a chance to chat and get to know each other better. Adding a few more to our circle of service and
Congregational Garden KAA Backpack Drive
Nicasa Prison Ministry Hygiene Kits
friendship would be great. Please look at your calendars and sign up for an upcoming shift. Use
the QR Code below to register, or contact Pat Ziebart at psziebart@gmail.com to get on the list or
ask for more info. NIFB volunteer coordinators have asked us to get our rosters to them two weeks
before the shift, so it’s important to plan ahead and sign up. It will be easier to remove your name
at the last minute than to add you. When you finish your shift, you get to add your nametag to the
giant ball of all the good folks who give their time to this important effort.
November 15, 9:00-11:30 a.m.
December 6, 1:00-3:30 p.m.
December 20, 9:00-11:30 a.m.
January 3, 1:00-3:30 p.m.
January 17, 9:00-11:30 a.m.
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Our chief bag maker Ron Schneider and Kay Mukomela!

CELEBRATIONS
CROP Hunger Walk
Thanks to all who participated in this year’s CROP Walk against hunger. Over
60 people enjoyed a beautiful fall afternoon by walking on October 9 for the
40th Annual Barrington Area CROP Hunger Walk for hungry people here in
Barrington and around the world. Eleven people walked from BUMC, raising
over $5,000. Thanks to walkers and sponsors for “stepping up to end hunger!”
It’s never too late to fight hunger. You can still help us meet a $6,000 goal. The
easiest way is online at: https://events.crophungerwalk.org/2022/team/
barrington-united-methodist-church
Twenty-five percent of funds raised in Barrington stays in our area benefiting
the Northern Illinois Food Bank, the FISH Food Pantry—Carpentersville, BACOA
Meals With Wheels, Wauconda-Island Lake Food Pantry, United Partnership
for a Better Community Summer Lunch Program in Wauconda, Project HOPE,
and the People in Need (PIN) program of the Barrington Area Ministerial
Association. This year’s Walk was in memory of Barbara Trumbull, a member of
Presbyterian Church of Barrington and long-time committee member of the
Barrington CROP Walk committee.
JB Livengood
Chris Streed, Linda Osikowicz,
Lynn Grant, Bill West, and Bob Williams.
Not pictured are: Jim Streed, Betty Reed
(who is a “spirit walker”), and Sam Oliver and
Liz Penick.
Nancy and Steve Middleton
CELEBRATIONS
Kids Hope USA
We have six mentor/prayer partner teams! Wendy Sibery is now our official
director. She has an excellent relationship with Lakewood, and we were excited
to meet with our mentees for the first time on Friday, November 4.
Rummage Sale Success
Thanks for helping make the 88th Annual Rummage Sale a success! We are
grateful for all who donated treasures or helped with sorting, displaying, and
pricing merchandise. We are SO very thankful for the many volunteers who
were able to help us—over 120! Our net profit from the sale appears to be close
to $15,300. The proceeds go to United Women in Faith missions to help women,
children, and youth, here and abroad, as well as many local and Chicago
ministries. Mark your calendar: next year’s sale is scheduled for Oct. 6-7, 2023.
Backpacks for Immigrants
FUMC answered the call for support of newly arriving immigrant families
bussed from Texas to Chicago and from Chicago to the suburbs for safe
housing. Because of your generosity, 60 backpacks for men, women, and
children were filled and delivered to the Northern Illinois Conference.
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CELEBRATIONS
Carpentersville Community Meal
Carpentersville Community Meal resumed in-person dining in October
in addition to the monthly “Table to Table” take-home meals! While the
COVID-19 pandemic prevented in-person meals, we were thrilled to welcome
back friends and neighbors for a warm meal and fellowship.
We invite everyone in our congregations to come and EAT WITH US. Our
ministry is to share fellowship and welcome the community (and our food is
very good!) Register your interest at CarpentersvilleCommunityMeal.com or
come between 4:30 and 6:30 on November 19 and/or December 17. Mark your
calendar—See you there!
Volunteers are always welcomed into this vital ministry. If you would like
to help cook or package meals, serve in the dining room or help clean up
afterward, please contact Sharon Orr at sorr@barringtonumc.com .
CELEBRACIONES
Cena Comunitaria de Carpentersville
¡La Cena Comunitaria de Carpentersville reanudó la cena en persona en octubre,
además de la mensual “Mesa a Mesa” comidas para llevar a casa! Mientras que la
pandemia de COVID-19 impidió las comidas en persona, nos encantó dar la bienvenida a
amigos y vecinos para una comida caliente y compañerismo.
Invitamos a todos en nuestras congregaciones a venir y COMER CON NOSOTROS.
Nuestro ministerio es compartir compañerismo y dar la bienvenida a la comunidad (¡y
nuestra comida es muy buena!) Registre su interés a las CarpentersvilleCommunityMeal.
com o venga entre las 4:30 y las 6:30 del 19 de noviembre y / o el 17 de diciembre. Marque
su calendario, ¡nos vemos allí!
Los voluntarios siempre son bienvenidos en este ministerio vital. Si desea ayudar
a cocinar o empacar comidas, servir en el comedor o ayudar a limpiar después,
comuníquese con Sharon Orr en sorr@barringtonumc.com .
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Good Neighbor Team Update
The kids are in school, the kids are in school, thanks be to God! The journey
to get the children into school took twists and turns, hours and weeks,
phone calls, emails and perseverance. The GNT supported the family in
many ways including getting the kids to the appropriate locations for
ESL (English as a Second Language placement tests) on very short notice,
providing documentation to three different schools (think of addresses,
vaccine records, proof of address etc.) figuring out bus schedules for three
different schools, then helping the parents with the logistics. The children
attend three different schools (elementary, junior high and high school) and
are making their way as best they can.
Numerous weekly medical appointments continue to be our focus, in
particular for the father and the mother. We have developed an amazing
strategy that seems to be working well in which we have GNT Members
who focus on the medical needs (scheduling appointments, recruiting
drivers, then summarizing outcomes and next steps as well as an education
focus (writing curriculums based on ESL standards and best practices,
setting up time with the family for tutoring and story times). The kids will
be participating in ESL classes offered through the school district. We are
allowing the kids to get acclimated in school, then plan on figuring out what
additional tutoring and time may be beneficial for them.
It’s A
Wonderful Life
A Live Radio Play
Sunday, December 4 at noon in Fellowship Hall
Enjoy an afternoon of delicious food and a showing of It’s A Wonderful Life:
A Live Radio Play. Proceeds from this event will help fund our Youth 2023
Mission Trip.
Tickets: $20 per adult in advance, $25 per adult at the door
$10 per child
Casting Call! If you would like to play a role (or two!) in our reader’s theater
production of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” please let Patti Mangis know,
pmangis@barringtonumc.com. There is only one rehearsal at noon the day before
and you don’t have to memorize a thing! We have plenty of room in the cast for any
and all who are interested, youth or adult. This presentation is a fundraiser for youth
mission trips and includes a soup and salad lunch.
We are pleased to welcome Ron Schneider to the Team. Feel free to
contact any of the GNT Members if you have questions or would like
more information: Gwen Bennett, George Gill, Tim (Team Leader) & Silvia
Grabacki, Julia Hooper, Nancy Middleton, Liz Penick, Mike Rapp or
Sydney Whitley.
We are grateful for your continued prayers. The GNT humbly continues
to pray that we may be in tune with the needs of the family; that we serve
them with compassion, kindness and that our service is received in the
spirit in which it is intended.
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Care Ministries
Care Ministries continues to hold Tea Parties on the 3rd Tuesday of
every month.
Sunday Spins | 5:00–7:00 p.m.
All are invited to experience Pastor Matthew’s vast album library and maybe a dance or two!
Join with Google Meet: meet.google.com/rzj-wsxd-zif
Ladies go in pairs to visit those who cannot get out easily and bring baskets of
tea, tea cups and cookies. Please let the church office or Elaine Anderson
(rneaa@ comcast.net) know if you would like a visit or can be one of the
visitors. The more visitors we have the more people we can visit. Homemade
cookies are also always appreciated.
Kay Williams, as part of the Care Ministry Team, has made several Christmas
gifts to be distributed to those in our congregation who cannot get out easily
or are going through difficult times. Let the church office or Elaine Anderson
(rneaa@comcast.net) know if you are aware of anyone who would like to be
visited with a gift or if you would like to help us distribute some gifts. They will
be distributed starting in mid-November.
November 13: Bang on the Drum
They weren’t always the best at keeping their
lives together, but the percussionists in this
playlist excelled at keeping the music steady.
November 20: OFF AIR
November 27: The Lovers, The Dreamers
and Jim - From Sesame Street to Labyrinth,
this playlist will be a musical tribute to
Jim Henson’s creations and creativity.
December 4: OFF AIR
December 11: Cash in on Christmas
Music pulled from strange holiday compilation
albums, and tracks by other odd and
unlikely artists.
December 18: Holiday Request Show
Make your requests so it isn’t just two hours
of Pentatonix. Please.
(https://forms.gle/Z8RfirGFMXc2QbWe6)
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United Methodist Women
United Women in Faith gather once again in November via Zoom. Anyone who
would like a chance to “visit” with old or new friends is welcome to join. We
“gather” at 10:00 on Thursday mornings. If you would like to join us, please email
Linda Osikowicz, Lmosikowicz@comcast.net to receive the weekly meeting link.
On November 17 we will have a Thanksgiving program.
Our December gathering will be in person. December 15 we will gather in the
church dining room at 10:00 for coffee and treats to celebrate Christmas.
Watch for more details.
Mission u, January, 2023: Who Can We Be Together?
Mission u is an opportunity to delve into a spiritual growth study sponsored by
United Women in Faith Northern Illinois Conference. It will have a new format
this January: this virtual event will begin on Sunday, Jan. 8. Two-hour classes
will meet once a week and conclude on Sunday, Jan. 29. Registration is $35 ($25
if registered by Dec. 15) and is due Jan. 4. The easiest way to register is via:
https://winter-mission-u.cheddarup.com
Who Can We Be Together? A Biblical Exploration
of Luke 13 explores “a chapter full of rich imagery,
compelling parables, and convicting directives
from Jesus the teacher, spiritual leader, and
organizer. Luke 13 depicts a Jesus who often
is frustrated, concerned--even snarky. He has
a warranted and righteous rage aimed at the
institutions of the day. For followers of Christ
2,000 years later, it’s important for us to sit with
the range of emotions we have in response to
these words.”
Voices From the Field is a podcast which provides an
opportunity to learn about the national and international
initiatives of United Women in Faith. The October 25th podcast
was a Special Ukraine Update: Reporting from Inside Ukraine
and Its Neighbors, featuring speakers from the Women’s
Peace Dialogue Platform. What began as an effort by United
Methodist Women in 2015 to bring Ukrainian and Russian
women together to talk peace, has evolved into a
permanent regional forum called the Women’s Peace
Dialogue Platform. The members spoke about the
situation, support, and actions of this unique
forum at our Voices on Ukraine event in March,
2022. These courageous women came together
again sharing how Mission Giving helps the
people of Ukraine persevere under continuous
bombardment and shelling.
The podcast offered firsthand information about
what is happening on the ground, how the Women’s
Peace Dialogue Platform members are helping in a real war
situation, and why women’s inclusion in all peace processes
is more critical than ever. Podcasts are posted to the United
Women in Faith website about 2-3 weeks after airing; look for
it at: https://uwfaith.org/resources/podcasts/
For more information about this or other United
Women in Faith events, please contact Linda Osikowicz,
Lmosikowicz@comcast.net
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NOAH’S ARK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Children age 3 through grade 5 are invited to join us during worship each
week for Sunday School with a Twist!
November is Pumpkin Parables
December is Christmas Classics
January is Snowflakes: God made you special
We had a great time at the Fall Fest, pumpkin picking, and fall parties.
In November, we are exploring in the Nature Explore Classroom, conducting
pumpkin experiments, and enjoying our thanksgiving feasts.
Noah’s Ark Poinsettia Sale is back!
Visit the table in the lobby on November 13 and 20 to place your order.
Poinsettias will be available for pick up at BUMC Tuesday, November 29
through Sunday in December 4.
The NACA Christmas program is Thursday, December 15 at 10:30 a.m. in
the Sanctuary.
Registration begins in January! Applications for the 2023/2024 school year will
be available by the end of December.
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Calling All Youth!
We are looking for youth to help us make Drop ‘N Shop extra fun for
our youngest congregation members. Volunteers are needed and
appreciated from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 3.
Please contact Susan Acosta or Tammy McKay to say you can help!
God’s Squad Christmas Party
Sunday, December 18, 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Let’s Celebrate the season together. Don your iconic or festive
holiday sweater and bring an unwrapped toy for local organizations
supporting children this Christmas.
Our youth enjoyed an afternoon at the world’s largest corn maze on their October “Sunday Funday”
trip to Richardson Adventure Farm.
YOUTH SCHEDULE
Sunday, November 20
9:00 Sunday School
10:30 Worship
11:30 Hanging of the Greens (decorating
for Advent & Christmas)
1:30 Sunday Funday - Bowling ($10)
4:00 Our Whole Lives (9th +)
Sunday, November 13
9:00 Sunday School
10:30 Worship
11:45 Parent Meeting for 2023 Confirmands
4:00 Our Whole Lives (9th +)
Homework Hang (6th +)
6:00 God’s Squad
Sunday, November 27
9:00 No Sunday School
10:30 Worship (we will not meet as a group)
4:00 Our Whole Lives (9th +)
Saturday, December 3
10:00 Drop & Shop Fundraiser
12:00 It’s a Wonderful Life rehearsal
Sunday, December 11
9:00 Sunday School
10:30 Worship
12:00 Sunday Funday - Zoo Lights ($10)
Sunday, December 4
9:00 Sunday School
10:30 Worship
12:00 It’s a Wonderful Life Fundraiser
4:00 Our Whole Lives (9th +)
Homework Hang
6:00 God’s Squad
Sunday, December 18
9:00 Sunday School
10:30 Worship
4:00 Our Whole Lives (9th +)
Homework Hang
6:00 God’s Squad - Christmas Party!
Winter Break
No Programming December 24 - January 7
See you in worship!
Sunday Activities resume January 8!
1:30 p.m., Sunday, November 20,
meet at BUMC
God’s Squad & Homework Hangs
will not meet.
Bowling
andLunch!
O.W.L. will meet at 4 p.m. at BUMC
Cost: $10 per youth
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98 Algonquin Road
Barrington, IL 60010-6145
barringtonumc.com
(847) 836-5540
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First UMC West Dundee
318 W. Main Street, West Dundee, IL 60118
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Glory to God in the highest and peace on earth.