 September 10, 2025 WEBSITE Sunday’s Worship Service Curious Kids Podcast KIRCHHERR FUND GIVING ROOF FUND GIVING WORSHIP SERVICESSeptember 14, 2025 PLEASE WEAR YOUR NAME TAGS!Worship at 8:45 AM and 10 AM: We all know the phrase, “There’s no ‘I’ in team.” Many of us first heard it on the field or court, when coaches encouraged us to set aside our egos and work together. But as adults—especially within a church or community—that simple lesson can feel more complicated as our teams grow, shift, and change. This Sunday, we’ll turn to a familiar parable from Luke’s gospel to find if there is any good news for those struggling with the opposing pulls of individualism and community. And Sunday school, childcare and Holy Grounds will all take place at both services. Hope to see you all on Sunday!Chrissy View Livestream Here   Register for Sunday School   Request the Zoom Link  All are welcome to this special event.Remarks from speakers will be at 4PM. Volunteer to Help with Set-Up, Food or Clean-Up  A SPECIAL Farewell Breakfast for Rich at his favorite local spot! All men are welcome! Please register below.Register Here  Register for Moms in Faith Evenings  Get Connected to JRneys  Listen to this short message about the upcoming Project Linus Project that our high school youth will be involved in!    Tuesday, Sept 23Burger Night OutSpecial EditionCelebrate Rich KirchherrBurger Night Out – Once a month (or so) we build friendships over a burger and beverage. Newbies welcome!Tuesday September 23 is a special edition of Burger Night Out, a celebration of Rich Kirchherr’s ministry. Murray Johnson will once again open up his home and host in his backyard. In a change of pace, the donations we collect will be directed to the Kirchherr Ministry Fund. · Tuesday, September 23.· 539 Park Street, La Grange Murray Johnson’s backyard.· Gather at 5:30 pm · If you are able, arrive at 5 pm to assist with set up or stay late to help clean up.· We will collect free will donations on behalf of the Kirchherr Ministry Fund. · Bring your own beverage and lawn chair (if convenient)Please RSVP to Mark Laubacher, mark@laubacherco.com or text to312-560-0837.   Register for the Reception Register for the Children’s Workshop   Questions? Donate Altar Flowers Deliver Altar Flowers Write a Google Review for Church! Leaving a quick Google review helps others discover us, supports our community, and lets us know how we’re doing. Thank you for sharing the love—it really makes a difference! Add Your Review   Hello Friends! Fall is here; you can feel it in the air. And with fall comes a return to routine. As you form your fall routine, I want to bring attention to a few Health Ministries’ offerings and events you won’t want to miss! Mindful Movement is coming to First Congo! Mindful Movement is a class that brings together physical activity, mental wellness, and social connection through guided group sessions. Adults of all exercise levels are invited to join this free class. Exercise is done on yoga mats if the floor is accessible or from a chair. I have personally taken exercise classes that instructor Halle McCormick has led and can’t wait to experience mindfulness incorporated with the exercise. Mindful Movement is an Optwell class, and I am excited to host them here! Will you join me in class? Sign up here: https://optwell.org/events/mindful-movement-sessions/ or call The First Congo office at 708-246-1900 and leave your name and interest in the Mindful Movement class. Classes at First Congo will be held the first and third Thursdays of October, November, and December. Oct 2, 16; Nov 6, 20; Dec 4, 18. All classes meet in Plymouth Hall at 9:30am -10:30am. Note that Optwell is providing these classes at other locations in the community if these dates or times do not fit into your schedule. On a completely different topic, our Fall Vaccine Clinic will be held on Sunday, October 26. Save the date! Osco Pharmacy will be returning to administer vaccines including flu, COVID, RSV, shingles and others as needed. More information and the Sign-up Genius will be available soon. Please let me know if you have questions! Your Faith Community Nurse, Jean Larson MSN, RN jean@wscongo.org Questions?   Joanne Everett’s Live Stream Let us weep with those who weep and rejoice with those who rejoice. Concerns – Please Hold in Prayer Val Price returned to his Plymouth Place apartment following a brief hospital stay. Hope Sabbagha lifts up the 23 students preparing for Confirmation this year. Marty Keller celebrates seeing Polly Peters back in the pews. The multigenerational village it takes to nurture and raise our children. Rick Kirchherr, who noticed a new leak in the roof—prayers for patience and solutions. Emily Clott, who reminds us to pray for peace and healing for the world. Leslie Ritter Jenkins, who attended an interfaith potluck and invites us to pray that we continue to lean on one another across lines of faith, race, and background. Joys – We Give Thanks and Celebrate A warm welcome to Rev. Chrissy Tatum Williamson, her husband Justin, and daughter Mia, who joined us this past Sunday. Kathryn and Val Price celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary on Sunday—congratulations! Ken Novak received good news from his doctor and is grateful to be released from further examination for a year. Rob Foster marked his 70th birthday surrounded by family. Nanette Farina is thankful her husband, Len, has returned home, is recuperating well, and for the loving prayers of her church family. Meredith Onion raised up the joy of the beautiful music shared by Christina Kaloyanides-Abbott and Kathy Christian. Mary Vejr who gives thanks for her 3-year-old granddaughter’s completion of chemotherapy and asked for continued prayers for healing. May God’s Love Abound…If you have Joys & Concerns that you would like to share with the congregation in this weekly email, please email them to Meredith by Tuesday at 12PM. We try to include the joys and concerns of every church member. If we’ve somehow missed yours, please email Meredith so we can include it in next week’s edition. EMAIL YOUR JOYS AND CONCERNS  The First Congregational Church of Western Springswscongo.org | 708.246.1900 | hello@wscongo.orgALL ARE WELCOME! |
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