Banner Newsletter | November/December 2022

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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