FEBRUARY 2010
DORDT COLLEGE announces a new learning vacation to be held June 6-11, 2010. Join Dordt professors Jim Schaap and Robb De Haan as they lead their third Great Plains Experience, this time on the "Prairie's Edge." The motor coach tour begins and ends in Sioux Center at Dordt, and takes in a wide spectrum of topics including wind energy, changes in farming practices, the 1862 Sioux Indian Uprising, and lifestyles in small, rural communities. You'll visit places in eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota that most tourists will never find. That's the adventure! For a brochure or more information, contact Dianne De Wit at 712-722-6029 or ddewit@dordt.edu.
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WE CARE HOME CARE INC. helps people to remain in their current surroundings. Our caregivers are thoroughly screened, bonded and insured, and can provide personal care such as bathing, and dressing, companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation to appointments and so much more. Long term or short term care available. Christian - Owned & Operated – Call us at 815-836-0826 or visit us at www.wecarehomecare.biz.
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CALLING ALL PRAISE BANDS, SINGERS OR ENSEMBLES to participate in a special event at Grace Community CRC (10415 S. Kedvale/Oak Lawn)! We are hosting a 'Praise & Pizza Night' on Sat., April 17, Pizza at 5:30pm and Music at 6:30pm. We are looking for individuals or groups who would like to participate by sharing their talent, whether it be singing, playing an instrument or performing as a group. First to make arrangements to sing/play get first choice of songs! If you have questions or would like to sign up, please contact Jim Kamper (708-346-0073) or JimKamper@ymail.com. It will be an exciting evening of music and song that you won't want to miss!
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DOES SOMEONE IN YOUR FAMILY SUFFER FROM ADDICTION? Perhaps they have begun treatment and are making progress. What about the toll the addiction has taken on the rest of the family? CHICAGO CHRISTIAN COUNSELING CENTER is co-facilitating an intensive weekend workshop for families called Family Recovery JUMPStart, designed to jumpstart the process of healing from the affects of a family member's addiction. The workshop will be held in their Orland Park location March 5-7, 2010 and is co-facilitated by Bob Weaver, MDiv, MSW, LCSW. Cost is $1300 which includes 4 meals, all study materials and books. For registration/more info call (708) 845-5500 or go online at www.chicagochristiancounseling.org.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HOME FOR SALE: 2770 Foxwood Drive New Lenox, IL. End unit town home in Nantucket Lakes; 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 car attached garage. Hardwood floors, upgraded kitchen cabinets, white trim/6-panel doors, finished room in basement, lots of built-in storage. Contact Sarah at 815-717-9101or Realtor: Taylor Boyle 708-297-1506.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DID YOU KNOW YOUR USED CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, GET WELL, ETC. GREETING CARDS CAN BE RECYCLED? Physically and mentally challenged students can make note cards, gift tags, etc. from the cards. If you’d care to participate in this year-round endeavor, leave your cards in Ken & Kathy Schoonveld’s mail slot, or on the shelf below their mail slot. On behalf of the students, thank you! If you’ve never been to their shop, Petals & Twigs (427 W. Francis Road, New Lenox), stop by: Monday through Friday 9 – 6, Saturday 9 – 5, Sunday 11-4.
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LOOKING FOR AN INTERIOR DESIGNER? New Life Church discounts available. Visit www.dawnkathleen.com for more details!
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CALVIN COLLEGE - The Summer Academy at Calvin is a real life "Calvin try on" for 9th through 12th graders looking for an early or pre-college experience that will test and improve their academic readiness for post high school studies. Real college credit, real campus life all in Calvin's distinctively Christian learning and living environment. Check out www.calvin.edu/go/summeracademy.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NEED MASONRY WORK? Tom Byrne, a local New Lenox and New Lifer pro can restore, rebuild or build from scratch any masonry project that you may be thinking about in the up coming year. From masonry mailboxes to outdoor fireplaces to custom built homes Tom has done it all. Please contact Tom for free estimates on your next masonry project at 815-955-8703.
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EXCITING NEWS FROM ROSELAND CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES (RCM)! They will be a part of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Charity Program this year. The Marathon will be held on Sunday, October 10, 2010. This is a way to turn your passion for endurance events into a meaningful way to help raise money and awareness for RCM. The funds raised for RCM will go to provide 80 women and children with a warm place to sleep, three meals a day, as well as a community that cares, supports, and empowers them. We are asking for each runner to raise a minimum of $500 for RCM. Registration for the Marathon opened on February 1st and it will sell out. Please let us know if you are interested in running on behalf of Roseland Christian Ministries! You can do this through a message on Facebook: Roseland Christian Ministries—Bank of America Chicago Marathon or email: joehuizenga@yahoo.com.
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WORLD MISSIONS - Interested in serving cross-culturally? If you’re a college student or a young adult interested in serving God cross-culturally this summer, visit www.crwm.org/smp to learn about Christian Reformed World Missions’ volunteer opportunities. Options include jail ministry in Guatemala, worship workshops in the Ukraine, teaching opportunities in Nigeria, and more.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------THE 50TH ANNUAL TORCHLIGHT DINNER FOR PROVIDENCE LIFE SERVICES will be held on Friday, November 5, 2010 at the Field Museum. We will be celebrating 50 years of being in the community providing Christian care for senior citizens. We ask, that if possible, that this date be held open so that as many of our constituency may attend this event and celebrate with us.
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CCHS MUSIC AND THEATER DEPARTMENTS will be presenting Disney’s Beauty and the Beast on March 5 & 6 at 7 PM. There will also be a 2 PM show on Saturday, March 6. Tickets are $10for Adults and $8 for students and seniors. All tickets are reserved and can be purchased through the CCHS office or at the door.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NEED SERVICE HOURS? Joliet Cares is have a free clinic on Saturday, April 17 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Christian Youth Center and is in need of volunteers. Go to www.jolietcares.org and click on the volunteer form to sign up.
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BULLETIN BOARD SUBMISSIONS: Items for the April Bulletin Board must be received NO LATER
than Sunday, March 21, 2010. Info should be emailed to Laurie at lgroenewold@att.net.