October 2015
Volume 23, Issue 9
October 2015
AWANA Clubs This is the 38th year of Awana at Plano Bible, and Awana has started off with a bang. Attendance has been great and increasing each week. I want to thank everyone for all the help and hard work they are putting in. Because of the attendance numbers, we could still use a few more helpers, listening to verses. Would you consider helping on Wednesday nights, from 6:30–8:05PM. Our AWANA Ministry continues to have an impact within our community. On our 1st night, we had 5 Clubbers make a decision to accept Christ, as their Savior. PRAISE THE LORD!!! Plano Bible Church has AWANA programs for Cubbies; 3, 4 and 5 years; Sparks, K thru 2nd grade; Truth and Training, 3rd thru 6th grades. Check-in starts at 6:15pm. WHATS MY ROLE AS A LEADER? At the Awana Ministry Conference, Carol and I we saw some “POCKET GUIDES”, for leaders. The following is part of what is in the pocket guide. We thought it would be great to share now. We will soon have some POCHET GUIDES for every Awana worker. Handbook Time: Pray Listen to Questions and Answer and Verses. Explain how the verse relates to Questions and Answers. Keep Records Build Relationships Define and Pronounce hard words. Use games to help clubbers memorize Large Group Time: Sit with clubbers. Sing along with worship. Help clubbers pay attention. Listen and learn along with clubbers. Assist clubbers to find verses in the Bible. Cheer for your clubbers during awards. Game Time: Stand with kids on line. Clarify game rules. Encourage cheering. Keep kids lined up. Choose players. Give high fives. Pay Attention. Encourage teamwork. THE AWANA STORE Clubbers earn AWANA Shares (AWANA dollars) for completing sections and participating in activities. About once a month the Clubber go shopping at the AWANA Store. They always look forward to their little shopping trip. So we now need to stock the AWANA Store. The Store is in need of a variety of miscellaneous items. These items are given to kids as rewards for accomplishments throughout the year. We also need help running the AWANA Store, once a month. . Vince & Carol Zito, AWANA Commanders
Operation Christmas Child is right around the corner! There are many different ways you can make an eternal impact with this ministry. 1) Pack your own shoebox and drop off at the church by Sunday, November 22nd. 2) Donate supplies for the Pack-a-box party. 3) Join the fun and pack boxes at the party on Saturday, November 22nd at 10 a.m. See the Missions display for more information. Have questions? Please contact Lisa Sperry or Lora Bauer.
Address Cindy Rosenwinkel R92066 Logan Correctional Center P.O. Box 1000 Lincoln, IL 62656 Let’s all send Cindy cards and notes of encouragement.
This Month’s Events October 4, 11, 18, 25 9:00 a.m. Christian Education Hour 10:15 a.m. Worship on the Lord’s Day October 5, 12, 19, 26 9:00 a.m. Women’s Prayer Group October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 7:00-8:00 a.m. Men’s Group October 7, 14, 21, 28 6:15-8:10 p.m. AWANA Clubs October 7, 14, 21, 28 6:30-8:00 p.m. FYSH Youth Group October 6 7:00 p.m. Missions Committee Meeting October 10 6:30 p.m. Missions Movie Night with Pizza & Popcorn October 15 7:00 p.m. Elder Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. Deacon Board Meeting 8:00 p.m. Church Council Meeting October 18 Howard & Marcia Davidson at PBC
Movie Night We hope you're planning to join us for the Missions Movie Night showing of "Do You Believe?". There's still time to invite family/friends -- a full house would be wonderful to see! Remember, pizza, popcorn and drinks will be provided. The movie starts at 6:30 and we'll eat shortly thereafter.
New Ladies CEH Class Lies Women Believe and the Truth that Sets Them Free, a new women’s CEH elective class, will begin on October 18th. Ladies, we have all experienced defeats and failures, trouble and turmoil. We have all experienced a selfish heart, a shrewish spirit, anger, envy and bitterness. And, we ache to do things over, to have lives of harmony and peace. In her book Lies Women Believe, author Nancy Leigh DeMoss exposes those areas of deception most commonly believed by Christian women: Lies about themselves: I should not have to live with unfulfilled longings. Lies about sin: I cannot walk in consistent victory over sin. Lies about their marriage: If I submit to my husband, I will be miserable. Lies about their emotions: I can’t control my emotions. Lies about their circumstances: I just can’t take any more. Nancy Leigh DeMoss sheds light on how we can be delivered from bondage and set free to walk in God’s grace, forgiveness, and abundant life. This study offers the most effective weapon to counter and overcome Satan’s deceptions – God’s truth. If you would like to purchase a book and study guide, please sign up at the welcome desk in the foyer.
Pastor’s Pen
October Birthdays
Let us remember during this fall harvest season as the farmers are working hard and long hours to bring in the crops that there is a spiritual harvest which Jesus wants us to pray much and work hard by His grace and Holy Spirit empowering us to bring in a harvest of people to be saved and becoming fruitful disciples of Christ. Jesus said, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.” Matthew 9:37,38 All of us at PBC have a strategic part in this awesome work of Christ in making disciples of all nations starting right here in Plano and beyond. Life is so short and fleeting lets seek our Glorious Lord and Savior Jesus daily in His Holy Word and prayer to get to know Him better individually and corporately as the family of God at PBC and as we grow in the sufficient grace of Jesus we share this grace with our family, friends, neighbors who desperately need eternal life and glory found only in Jesus!!! I We have been discovering from our study in 2 Corinthians 5 that we are ambassadors for Christ and that the love of Christ should be controlling us. From chapter 3 we learned that our adequacy or sufficiency to minister to others does not come from our own strength but from God who makes us effective servants of Christ and the New Covenant through the power of the Holy Spirit working in us. Ephesians 3:20,21 “Now to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen” Let’s go forward together with joy and anticipation because of our Great and Loving Savior Jesus and His empowering presence and promises working in us and through us. Thanks for your love, prayers and work for Christ’s Eternal Glory, 2 Tim. 2:10 Pastor Ed
01 03 04 11 16 19 20 21 25 26
Jakob Swenson Dan Gordon Tanzi Melton Joanne Kalin Joshua Gordon Julia Caldwell Gregg Williams Art Gibbons Juan Leal Craig Schindler Steve Spagnola 27 Walt Harrah 30 Dwight Fuhrman Evelyn Swenson October Missionary Birthday 01 06
Doris Puckett Karen Hock
Gals And Books (GAB) Library Corner New books are coming soon to your PBC Library. At the recent “Women of Faith” conference, we came away with a few books by the speakers. These books deal with broken lives being restored by the love and grace of God. Books to look for are: Carry On, Warrior: the Power of Embracing Your Messy, Beautiful Life – by Glennon Doyle Melton Loved Back To Life: How I Found the Courage to Live Free – by Sheila Walsh Lost & Found: Finding Hope in the Detours of Life – by Sarah Jakes Constantly Craving – by Marilyn Meberg Life in the Blender - by Sandi Patty On the lighter side, we have Simple Secrets to a Happy Life: 50 Ways to Make the Most of Every Day by Luci Swindoll. With heart and humor, Luci lays out the truths that can help us all become a little more creative, organized, healthy, and happy – wisdom gained through eight decades of walking with God and living well. Lisa Sperry
JOB OR MINISTRY? A job is one you choose; A ministry is one Christ chooses for you. A job depends on your abilities; A ministry depends on your availability to God. In a job you expect to receive; In a ministry you expect to give. A job done well brings you self-esteem; A ministry done well brings honor to Jesus Christ. In a job you give something to get something; In a ministry you return something that has already been given to you. A job well done has temporal remuneration; A ministry well done brings eternal rewards.
The next meeting of GAB (Gals And Books) will be held on Monday, October 26, at Panera in Yorkville. Come at 6:00 p.m. to eat, or at 7:00 for the book discussion. We are currently reading Undetected by Dee Henderson.
Women of Faith 2016 Ladies, you have an opportunity to be involved in a new event from the producers of Women of Faith coming in 2016. This event will be at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN on October 21st - 22nd, 2016. We have a group of tickets on hold for us until November 25th. At that time we need to send a deposit of $52 per ticket to reserve our tickets and get great seats. The Belong tour will be similar in format to the past Women of Faith conferences with sessions being held on Friday evening and all day Saturday. Speakers committed to this conference to date include Patsy Clairmot (author and Women of Faith speaker), Jen Hatmaker (author, pastor’s wife and seen on HGTV’s “My Big Family Renovation”), and Shauna Niequist (daughter of Bill Hybels). Please contact Lisa Sperry if you would like to attend this conference in October 2016, one year from now.
Cookbook News: With continued failed attempts to finish the church cookbook there has been a suggestion of putting a “Recipe of the Month” into the bulletin. Perhaps one day the book will be complete but until then here is one preview of the delicious recipes provided. Enjoy! Chicken Tortilla Soup by Lisa Sperry 8 c chicken broth 1 c celery, chopped 2 bay leaves 2 Tbsp dried parsley 1 ½ c boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked & diced
1 c carrots, diced 1 onion, diced 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp pepper 1 c cheese tortellini
Over low heat simmer chicken broth, carrots, celery, onion, bay leaves, thyme, parsley and pepper for about one hour or until vegetables are tender. Bring to a slow boil, and add chicken and tortellini, boil 5-10 minutes, or until rises to the surface. Remove bay leaves.
MOMS - Mothers Offering Mutual Support A Year of Blessing As a mom, you are a blessing to so many people. Experience blessings yourself as you receive support and encouragement at MOMS. Enjoy meaningful conversation, laughter, and friendship as you’re supported in your journey through momhood. All moms welcome! We encourage “experienced” moms (grandmothers) to join us to be a blessing to the younger mothers. Your wisdom and support is an encouragement and blessing to our moms. MOMS meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month September – May at 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Breakfast and childcare are provided. Topics Include: Raising Grateful Children, Discovering Gifts & Talents, Keeping Love Alive, How to Trust God with Your Children, and many more! All moms are welcome! Invite your friends, relatives, and neighbors! “You go before me and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head.” (Psalm 139:5) Lisa Sperry October Nursery Staff October 4
Opportunities for Prayer
CEH AM
Plano Bible Church 1111 West South Street, Plano, IL 60545 630.552.8877 630.552.8810 (Fax) [email protected] www.planobiblechurch.org Carol Williams - Editor Eleanor Thomsen - Proofreader
Sunday mornings, 8:30 a.m. at the church.
\October 11 CEH AM
October 18 CEH AM
October 25 CEH AM
October Greeters October 4 October 11 October 18 October 25
Vince & Carol Zito Juan & Karina Leal Ray & Connie Chiavario Jakob & Beth Swenson
Monday mornings, 9:00 a.m., Women’s Prayer Time at the church. Saturday mornings, 7:00 a.m. Men’s Group Time at the church
October 2015
AWANA Clubs This is the 38th year of Awana at Plano Bible, and Awana has started off with a bang. Attendance has been great and increasing each week. I want to thank everyone for all the help and hard work they are putting in. Because of the attendance numbers, we could still use a few more helpers, listening to verses. Would you consider helping on Wednesday nights, from 6:30–8:05PM. Our AWANA Ministry continues to have an impact within our community. On our 1st night, we had 5 Clubbers make a decision to accept Christ, as their Savior. PRAISE THE LORD!!! Plano Bible Church has AWANA programs for Cubbies; 3, 4 and 5 years; Sparks, K thru 2nd grade; Truth and Training, 3rd thru 6th grades. Check-in starts at 6:15pm. WHATS MY ROLE AS A LEADER? At the Awana Ministry Conference, Carol and I we saw some “POCKET GUIDES”, for leaders. The following is part of what is in the pocket guide. We thought it would be great to share now. We will soon have some POCHET GUIDES for every Awana worker. Handbook Time: Pray Listen to Questions and Answer and Verses. Explain how the verse relates to Questions and Answers. Keep Records Build Relationships Define and Pronounce hard words. Use games to help clubbers memorize Large Group Time: Sit with clubbers. Sing along with worship. Help clubbers pay attention. Listen and learn along with clubbers. Assist clubbers to find verses in the Bible. Cheer for your clubbers during awards. Game Time: Stand with kids on line. Clarify game rules. Encourage cheering. Keep kids lined up. Choose players. Give high fives. Pay Attention. Encourage teamwork. THE AWANA STORE Clubbers earn AWANA Shares (AWANA dollars) for completing sections and participating in activities. About once a month the Clubber go shopping at the AWANA Store. They always look forward to their little shopping trip. So we now need to stock the AWANA Store. The Store is in need of a variety of miscellaneous items. These items are given to kids as rewards for accomplishments throughout the year. We also need help running the AWANA Store, once a month. . Vince & Carol Zito, AWANA Commanders
Operation Christmas Child is right around the corner! There are many different ways you can make an eternal impact with this ministry. 1) Pack your own shoebox and drop off at the church by Sunday, November 22nd. 2) Donate supplies for the Pack-a-box party. 3) Join the fun and pack boxes at the party on Saturday, November 22nd at 10 a.m. See the Missions display for more information. Have questions? Please contact Lisa Sperry or Lora Bauer.
Address Cindy Rosenwinkel R92066 Logan Correctional Center P.O. Box 1000 Lincoln, IL 62656 Let’s all send Cindy cards and notes of encouragement.
This Month’s Events October 4, 11, 18, 25 9:00 a.m. Christian Education Hour 10:15 a.m. Worship on the Lord’s Day October 5, 12, 19, 26 9:00 a.m. Women’s Prayer Group October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 7:00-8:00 a.m. Men’s Group October 7, 14, 21, 28 6:15-8:10 p.m. AWANA Clubs October 7, 14, 21, 28 6:30-8:00 p.m. FYSH Youth Group October 6 7:00 p.m. Missions Committee Meeting October 10 6:30 p.m. Missions Movie Night with Pizza & Popcorn October 15 7:00 p.m. Elder Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. Deacon Board Meeting 8:00 p.m. Church Council Meeting October 18 Howard & Marcia Davidson at PBC
Movie Night We hope you're planning to join us for the Missions Movie Night showing of "Do You Believe?". There's still time to invite family/friends -- a full house would be wonderful to see! Remember, pizza, popcorn and drinks will be provided. The movie starts at 6:30 and we'll eat shortly thereafter.
New Ladies CEH Class Lies Women Believe and the Truth that Sets Them Free, a new women’s CEH elective class, will begin on October 18th. Ladies, we have all experienced defeats and failures, trouble and turmoil. We have all experienced a selfish heart, a shrewish spirit, anger, envy and bitterness. And, we ache to do things over, to have lives of harmony and peace. In her book Lies Women Believe, author Nancy Leigh DeMoss exposes those areas of deception most commonly believed by Christian women: Lies about themselves: I should not have to live with unfulfilled longings. Lies about sin: I cannot walk in consistent victory over sin. Lies about their marriage: If I submit to my husband, I will be miserable. Lies about their emotions: I can’t control my emotions. Lies about their circumstances: I just can’t take any more. Nancy Leigh DeMoss sheds light on how we can be delivered from bondage and set free to walk in God’s grace, forgiveness, and abundant life. This study offers the most effective weapon to counter and overcome Satan’s deceptions – God’s truth. If you would like to purchase a book and study guide, please sign up at the welcome desk in the foyer.
Pastor’s Pen
October Birthdays
Let us remember during this fall harvest season as the farmers are working hard and long hours to bring in the crops that there is a spiritual harvest which Jesus wants us to pray much and work hard by His grace and Holy Spirit empowering us to bring in a harvest of people to be saved and becoming fruitful disciples of Christ. Jesus said, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.” Matthew 9:37,38 All of us at PBC have a strategic part in this awesome work of Christ in making disciples of all nations starting right here in Plano and beyond. Life is so short and fleeting lets seek our Glorious Lord and Savior Jesus daily in His Holy Word and prayer to get to know Him better individually and corporately as the family of God at PBC and as we grow in the sufficient grace of Jesus we share this grace with our family, friends, neighbors who desperately need eternal life and glory found only in Jesus!!! I We have been discovering from our study in 2 Corinthians 5 that we are ambassadors for Christ and that the love of Christ should be controlling us. From chapter 3 we learned that our adequacy or sufficiency to minister to others does not come from our own strength but from God who makes us effective servants of Christ and the New Covenant through the power of the Holy Spirit working in us. Ephesians 3:20,21 “Now to Him who is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen” Let’s go forward together with joy and anticipation because of our Great and Loving Savior Jesus and His empowering presence and promises working in us and through us. Thanks for your love, prayers and work for Christ’s Eternal Glory, 2 Tim. 2:10 Pastor Ed
01 03 04 11 16 19 20 21 25 26
Jakob Swenson Dan Gordon Tanzi Melton Joanne Kalin Joshua Gordon Julia Caldwell Gregg Williams Art Gibbons Juan Leal Craig Schindler Steve Spagnola 27 Walt Harrah 30 Dwight Fuhrman Evelyn Swenson October Missionary Birthday 01 06
Doris Puckett Karen Hock
Gals And Books (GAB) Library Corner New books are coming soon to your PBC Library. At the recent “Women of Faith” conference, we came away with a few books by the speakers. These books deal with broken lives being restored by the love and grace of God. Books to look for are: Carry On, Warrior: the Power of Embracing Your Messy, Beautiful Life – by Glennon Doyle Melton Loved Back To Life: How I Found the Courage to Live Free – by Sheila Walsh Lost & Found: Finding Hope in the Detours of Life – by Sarah Jakes Constantly Craving – by Marilyn Meberg Life in the Blender - by Sandi Patty On the lighter side, we have Simple Secrets to a Happy Life: 50 Ways to Make the Most of Every Day by Luci Swindoll. With heart and humor, Luci lays out the truths that can help us all become a little more creative, organized, healthy, and happy – wisdom gained through eight decades of walking with God and living well. Lisa Sperry
JOB OR MINISTRY? A job is one you choose; A ministry is one Christ chooses for you. A job depends on your abilities; A ministry depends on your availability to God. In a job you expect to receive; In a ministry you expect to give. A job done well brings you self-esteem; A ministry done well brings honor to Jesus Christ. In a job you give something to get something; In a ministry you return something that has already been given to you. A job well done has temporal remuneration; A ministry well done brings eternal rewards.
The next meeting of GAB (Gals And Books) will be held on Monday, October 26, at Panera in Yorkville. Come at 6:00 p.m. to eat, or at 7:00 for the book discussion. We are currently reading Undetected by Dee Henderson.
Women of Faith 2016 Ladies, you have an opportunity to be involved in a new event from the producers of Women of Faith coming in 2016. This event will be at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN on October 21st - 22nd, 2016. We have a group of tickets on hold for us until November 25th. At that time we need to send a deposit of $52 per ticket to reserve our tickets and get great seats. The Belong tour will be similar in format to the past Women of Faith conferences with sessions being held on Friday evening and all day Saturday. Speakers committed to this conference to date include Patsy Clairmot (author and Women of Faith speaker), Jen Hatmaker (author, pastor’s wife and seen on HGTV’s “My Big Family Renovation”), and Shauna Niequist (daughter of Bill Hybels). Please contact Lisa Sperry if you would like to attend this conference in October 2016, one year from now.
Cookbook News: With continued failed attempts to finish the church cookbook there has been a suggestion of putting a “Recipe of the Month” into the bulletin. Perhaps one day the book will be complete but until then here is one preview of the delicious recipes provided. Enjoy! Chicken Tortilla Soup by Lisa Sperry 8 c chicken broth 1 c celery, chopped 2 bay leaves 2 Tbsp dried parsley 1 ½ c boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked & diced
1 c carrots, diced 1 onion, diced 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp pepper 1 c cheese tortellini
Over low heat simmer chicken broth, carrots, celery, onion, bay leaves, thyme, parsley and pepper for about one hour or until vegetables are tender. Bring to a slow boil, and add chicken and tortellini, boil 5-10 minutes, or until rises to the surface. Remove bay leaves.
MOMS - Mothers Offering Mutual Support A Year of Blessing As a mom, you are a blessing to so many people. Experience blessings yourself as you receive support and encouragement at MOMS. Enjoy meaningful conversation, laughter, and friendship as you’re supported in your journey through momhood. All moms welcome! We encourage “experienced” moms (grandmothers) to join us to be a blessing to the younger mothers. Your wisdom and support is an encouragement and blessing to our moms. MOMS meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays each month September – May at 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Breakfast and childcare are provided. Topics Include: Raising Grateful Children, Discovering Gifts & Talents, Keeping Love Alive, How to Trust God with Your Children, and many more! All moms are welcome! Invite your friends, relatives, and neighbors! “You go before me and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head.” (Psalm 139:5) Lisa Sperry October Nursery Staff October 4
Opportunities for Prayer
CEH AM
Plano Bible Church 1111 West South Street, Plano, IL 60545 630.552.8877 630.552.8810 (Fax) [email protected] www.planobiblechurch.org Carol Williams - Editor Eleanor Thomsen - Proofreader
Sunday mornings, 8:30 a.m. at the church.
\October 11 CEH AM
October 18 CEH AM
October 25 CEH AM
October Greeters October 4 October 11 October 18 October 25
Vince & Carol Zito Juan & Karina Leal Ray & Connie Chiavario Jakob & Beth Swenson
Monday mornings, 9:00 a.m., Women’s Prayer Time at the church. Saturday mornings, 7:00 a.m. Men’s Group Time at the church
