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The October Messenger Issue #484

September 30, 2008

THE Messiah 
MESSENGER 
 
From the pastor 
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, 
In September I began meeting in clusters with members of 
this congregation to get to know you. Several people have 
been heard to ask, “Why does she want to meet with us? Why 
does she want to meet with us?” And my answer is, “Because 
getting to know you and your history with Messiah is a very 
important part of the interim and congregational profile 
process.”  
As an interim, I am called to Word and Sacrament ministry 
here are Messiah, which means I preach, teach, preside over 
the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion, visit the 
sick and shut ins, work with the executive committee and 
leadership team, and provide pastoral leadership, just as a 
“settled” pastor would do. Additionally, I have five 
specialized, developmental tasks to address as your 
interim.  
Three of the five tasks are part of what we are addressing 
in these cluster meetings:  
(1) Coming to terms with the history of Messiah—past, 
present and future;  
(2) Discovering a new identify for Messiah; 
(3) Committing to a new direction as you prepare to call a 
new pastor. 
The information gathered in these cluster meetings are 
obtained thru discussion and sharing; by discovery and 
teaching; by your presence and input. It provides key 
information for your congregational profile, for the next 
call committee and in calling a new pastor. It is 
information that is different from that which is provided 
on the questionnaire you have received. And most 
importantly, the process isn’t complete without your input 
regarding your history, hopes and dreams for Messiah. 
There are still opportunities to come to a cluster meeting 
on October 1, 2 or 9. Some of you have already told me 
these dates do not work for you. I am very willing to 
provide additional cluster meeting dates and times. I ask 
you all to prayerfully consider coming to one of these 
cluster meetings and participating more fully in providing 
information vital to the process of putting together an 
updated congregational profile. 
 
A partner with you in this interim period, 
Pastor Cynthia M. Munker 
 
Noteworthy News 
NEW BABY: HENRY WILLIAM DAVID ALLEMEIER 
Grandson of Alan Nugnis, and second child born to Scott and 
Alyson Allemeier, Henry was born on August 16th, just a few 
days after his late Grandma Sue Nugnis’ birthday. As always 
we rejoice when a little one comes into the world to grace 
us with life and light! Congratulations, Allemeiers! 
 
NEW PHONE MESSAGES 
We have heard the cry for better communication, and we have 
a new resource. Using a company called “Voice Shot” we will 
be creating a phone tree to call those members who don’t 
have or don’t regularly check email. You will get a 
recording in Jennifer’s voice with whatever urgent 
announcement is being made, whether it’s a funeral 
announcement, or some other necessary message. Don’t 
worry-we haven’t sold your phone number to anyone. The list 
is maintained and uploaded on a one-time basis by the 
church office, and is completely controlled by us. If you 
wish to be on this phone call list INSTEAD of receiving an 
email for general broadcast announcements, please let the 
office know. 
 
UPDATE ON THE CALL PROCESS  
 
The Leadership Team met on August 31st and decided we would 
 
proceed with the first step of the call process - updating 
the  
Congregational Profile. This task is being completed by 
Connie Kaufman,  
Rich Levy, Ann Wiberg, Floyd Yager and Carol Hrodey. This 
group met, and  
while much of the profile can be easily updated since it’s 
based on factual 
information, there are a few questions that need input from 
the members of Messiah.  
The Congregational Profile is important to give a 
prospective minister a true picture of Messiah and what our 
needs and desires are relative to calling a new pastor. 
Therefore, it is important to get everyone's input! There 
are several ways to give your input: one is to attend one 
of the cluster meetings that are currently scheduled with 
Pastor Munker. One of the members of the task group will 
also be there. There are still a couple of meetings 
scheduled in October. Another way is to complete one of the 
questionnaires that were sent to you. Extra copies are 
available in the narthex. Completed surveys should be 
placed in the designated spot in the narthex. You can also 
talk to any of the members of this task force to give your 
thoughts. Any way you want to participate is fine - as long 
as you give your input!! The next step once the 
Congregational Profile is completed will be to form a Call 
Committee. More information to come… please continue to 
pray for Messiah as it works through this process and 
considers calling a new minister! 
 
Upcoming Events 
(Always check with church office before you schedule an 
event – there is a room assignment calendar maintained by 
the Office Administrator.) 
LWR TRAILER EVENT 
Saturday, October 4th @ 9-12  
Sunday, October 5th @ 12-3 
 
The truck to pick up our boxes, as well as those from other 
churches, will be in the Messiah parking lot. We need 
members to be available at these times to not only load our 
boxes, but to offer help to other churches when they bring 
their boxes. We don't want to see our long-time members of 
the Messiah Women's group pushing boxes into the back of 
the truck!! Please lend a hand!! 
 
ANNUAL PET BLESSING 
Sunday, October 5, 3:30 PM  
We are continuing the Messiah tradition of a special 
service for the blessing of pets in honor of the Feast of 
St. Francis! Bring your pet (in a carrier or on a leash) to 
the front lawn, and we will hold a short service. This is a 
non-denomin-animal service – invite your neighbors and 
their animals! 
 
C.R.O.P. WALK  
The Niles/Park Ridge CROP Walk is scheduled for Sunday 
October 19th. It is a 10k walk to raise awareness and funds 
for Church World Services and the Maine Township Food 
Pantry. The walk steps off at St Lukes Lutheran Church at 
2pm. We walk to Park Ridge Presbyterian church and then on 
to Our Lady Of Ransom Church and back to St Lukes. We are 
still looking for walkers and if you can’t walk, please 
sponsor our walkers. They will be in the narthex after 
church on Sundays to get your support. See Trudi Handzel to 
get a form to be a walker. You can also donate online at 
www.cropwalk.org.  
You can also be a SpiritWalker and get your family, 
friends, and coworkers to donate online in your name to our 
Messiah team, even if you aren’t walking. For more 
information see Trudi Handzel or David Swanson.  
 
PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND CONGREGATIONAL MEETING 
Sunday, October 19th  
 
There will be a Pancake Breakfast at 9:00 AM before 
worship, and then the Congregational Meeting will follow 
the service. We will not have a pot luck or any lunch 
during the meeting. All members are encouraged to attend. 
 
YOUTH SPAGHETTI DINNER 
Saturday, November 1st, serving from 4:30 to 7:00 PM 
It's that time again! On November 1st, the Youth will be be 
hosting the Annual Spaghetti Dinner in the Fellowship Hall 
at Messiah. Spaghetti will be served beginning at 4:30pm 
and we will finish serving at 7:30pm. Bring your appetite, 
bring your family, and bring a friend to this wonderful 
event and support our Youth Group at Messiah. Dinner is 
only $8 for adults and $3 for children under age 10. 
Tickets will be available throughout October from our Youth 
before and after worship service or can be purchased at the 
door. We sure hope you can join us for what has become a 
Messiah tradition! 
 
RACE RELATIONS: BETTER OR WORSE? 
The Anti Racism Team of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod is 
sponsoring "An Antiracism Town Hall Event and Worship of 
Healing & Reconciliation" on Sunday, November 2, 2008, from 
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Lutheran School of Theology at 
Chicago, 1100 East 55th Street, Chicago, Illinois.  
It will include a completely candid discussion regarding 
the state of racism in our Church and Society. We believe 
that God is calling this Church to work toward dismantling 
racism and building antiracist diversity in our 
congregations, agencies and institutions. By addressing the 
real problems, the foundation, construction and ongoing 
sustenance of the racial construct we will arrive at our 
destination: A church where all people are equal, at all 
levels, as God intended! 
This event is open to all members of congregations in 
Metropolitan Chicago Synod. All are encouraged to attend. 
For more information, call 773-248-0021. 
 
More Upcoming Events! 
3RD ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL 
Saturday, November 15th 9-3 PM 
An excellent opportunity to start your Christmas shopping! 
We will have crafters and vendors from all over the 
Chicago-land area. 
For anyone who is "crafty" and would like to have a table 
to sell your wares, space is free to Messiah members. Or, 
if you don't think you'd have a whole table full of things 
to sell or a whole day to man a table, we will have an area 
called "Messiah Boutique" where we can include your items 
along with others from Messiah. All we ask is that you mark 
everything with your name and price so we can keep track of 
what is sold. In addition, we ask that you give an hour or 
so of time at the "boutique." Either way - start "crafting" 
now for this fun November event!! If you have any questions 
please see Carol Hrodey or Julie Holzer. 
 
REMINDERS! 
Friendship Day Ingathering was held on Sept. 25th. At this 
writing, it has not taken place so no count of the items 
will be available until the November Messenger. We hope you 
enjoyed seeing the quilts that were displayed in the 
sanctuary on Sept. 21. We are very proud of them though 
there were fewer than we usually have. Thanks to those who 
moved them up and returned them for Ingathering. The next 
Friendship Day will be October 23rd. 
Saturday, October 11th at 9 AM at Jimmy’s Restaurant in 
Des Plaines. Join the Men’s Brotherhood for breakfast and 
fellowship.  
 
WELCA Board October 1st at 9:00 AM  
Executive Committee October 12th at 11:30 AM 
Child Care Board October 15th at 7:00 PM  
 
COMING IN NOVEMBER… 
Spaghetti Dinner Harvest Festival Christmas Charities 
 
In memoriam 
CHARLES “CHUCK” BOOMER (1954 – 2008) 
After a long struggle with illness, Chuck Boomer went home 
to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 26th. Chuck and his 
wife Nancy, and their sons Chris and Nick became members of 
Messiah in 2003. Chuck’s sweet personality and sense of 
humor have been a joy to all who knew him, and he will be 
sorely missed. A funeral service was held at Messiah on 
Saturday, August 30th. His wife Nancy has found much 
comfort in remembering that “the Will of God will never 
take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.” 
 
 
JENNY LOUISE STABB (1916-2008) 
Jenny Louise Stabb became a member of Messiah in November 
of 2000 when she moved to Park Ridge after having lived in 
New York, Chicago and San Diego. Wherever she lived, Jenny 
was involved in her congregation and was an activist. In 
New York, she spearheaded a bond referendum that resulted 
in a new high school for the town; in San Diego she 
directed the "Meals on Wheels" program and organized a 
lending library for her congregation. In 2005, St. Matthews 
became Jenny's home, where she was lovingly cared for by 
the staff and Pastors Munker and Harris. Jenny passed away 
on August 6th at St. Matthews at the age of 91. Her funeral 
service was held at Messiah on August 14th. 
 
RUTH MARION CORKILL (1927-2008) 
Ruth and Jack Corkill and their family moved to Park Ridge 
in 1965 and became active at Messiah Lutheran Church. As 
the children grew up and moved out Ruth was able to move to 
both Sun City, AZ and Williams Bay, WI where she once again 
was active in her local congregations. She came back to 
Park Ridge and Messiah Lutheran in 1994. Ruth had faith in 
God, a steady love of her children and acknowledged Jesus 
as her Lord and Savior. She was a good and faithful servant 
to her family and God. Ruth passed away on July 27th after 
a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. A funeral service 
was held at Messiah on August 1st. 
 
This Month in Worship 
WORSHIP SCHEDULE AND READINGS  
All Worship Services are at 10:15 AM unless otherwise 
noted. 
October 5 – 21st Sunday after Pentecost 
Isaiah 5:1–7; Psalm 80:7–15; Philippians 3:4b–14; Matthew 
21:33–46 
October 12 – 22nd Sunday after Pentecost 
Isaiah 25:1–9; Psalm 23; Philippians 4:1–9; Matthew 22:1–14 
October 19 – 23rd Sunday after Pentecost 
Isaiah 45:1–7; Psalm 96:1–13; 1 Thessalonians 1:1–10; 
Matthew 22:15–22 
October 26 – Reformation Sunday 
Jeremiah 31:31–34; Psalm 46; Romans 3:19–28; John 8:31–36 
 
ADULT FORUM: UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT! 
Now that the fall season is underway we want to say a  
few thank-you's! First, to John Fox for his hard work in 
leading our Adult Forum for the last few years!! And next - 
to David Swanson and Rich Levy for taking over the 
leadership from John!! Please let David and Rich know your 
thoughts and ideas for Adult Forum! Reminder, it meets at 
9:00 Sunday mornings and is open to all adults and teens. 
October 5th - The Parable of the Sower (with Sunday School) 
October 12th - The Night Ministry 
October 19th - Celebration Sunday 
 
BAPTISM CLASS OFFERED! 
These questions and much more will be addressed by Pastor 
Munker as she meets with parents of new babies, infants, or 
young children not yet baptized in the Baptism class 
offered on Saturday, October 11 at 10 a.m. If you are a 
parent desiring to have your child baptized, please attend 
this informative class in preparation for your child’s 
baptism. And afterwards, a date will be set for your 
child’s baptism!  
 
 
WORSHIP HELPERS 
October 5 October 12 October 19 October 26 
10:15am 10:15am 10:15am 10:15am 
Acolytes Tait J Kevin K Tommy H Andrew F 
Communion Assistants Julie J Pat K Kim H John F 
Readers Neil H Teresa L Julie J Anne W 
Worship Assistants Vikki H David S Diane B John F 
Projection Jim H Ravi P Jim H Jim H 
Ushers Anne W,  
Carol H,  
David S, Connie K Anne W,  
Carol H,  
David S, Connie K Anne W,  
Carol H,  
David S, Connie K Anne W,  
Carol H,  
David S,  
Connie K 
Greeters Val B Val B Val B Val B 
Counters Dave H, 
Jim H Dave H, 
Tom J Dave H, 
Jim H Dave H, 
Jim H 
 
FLOWERS AND BULLETINS  
The sign-ups for flowers and bulletins are in the narthex 
by the hall to the Educational Wing. Flowers are $30, and 
the Bulletins are $10. Envelopes are provided next to the 
sign-up calendar, or you may simply write “Flowers” or 
“Bulletin” on your regular envelope in the Other box. 
PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO PAY FOR YOUR FLOWERS OR BULLETINS!  
 
Note to all those purchasing flowers: Your flowers are 
yours to take home!  
If you wish to donate them to one of our shut-ins, please 
be sure to 
let the Altar Guild know. Thanks! 
 
October 5 – Flowers are given in by Kevin Kovach for Pat 
Kovach’s birthday. Bulletins are given in honor of Chuck 
and Nancy Boomer’s anniversary. 
October 12 – None. 
October 19 – Flowers are given by Karen Black and Terri 
Hogan for their parent’s 60th wedding anniversary. 
Bulletins are given by Karen Black in honor of her parents. 
Flowers are also given by the Kovachs in memory of Jan 
Miller. 
October 26 – Flowers and bulletins are given in memory of 
Marilyn and Paysoff Tinkoff by the Yager family. 
 
Messages 
InGathering Thank You 
I want to take this time and thank all the Messiah members 
and Child Care families for their generous donations to our 
LWR project. Thanks for both money and time, as many worked 
at home, and items for the layettes. Many new items were 
donated. God loves a cheerful giver and you all certainly 
are that. Since we have so few workers now, we are planning 
an MLCW luncheon sometime soon to see if maybe something 
can be worked out on a Saturday. Then perhaps some of our 
working members and stay-at-home moms can join us. Watch 
for information on that. Also watch for the next meeting 
date, which is October 23rd, the 4th Thursday in October. 
Forms are available for income tax purposes for cash 
donations and cost of items purchases. You're on your honor 
for that as I have no idea who gave. See Millie for the 
form. 
Again thanks so much to all. The angel in the narthex 
reminds you "he won't forget the love you have shown his 
people" Hebrews 6.10 
God bless 
Eva Thoren 
 
Women’s Prayer Breakfast 
Saturday, Oct. 18 @ 8AM 
at the 
Park Ridge Country Club 
Linda Stolz,  
featured speaker! 
Call 847-318-7376  
for ticket info 
 
“Granny’s Attic” 
Annual event to benefit  
St. Matthew’s Service League 
Friday, October 17th,  
9-12PM 
We will have many interesting items – our little café will 
again be serving coffee and pastries for your enjoyment! 
 
Manna Dates 
The Manna order will be placed Monday, October 13, cards 
will be available for pickup October 16.  
 
No More Bowling League 
The Saturday Night Bowling League has been cancelled. 
Members have moved away, or have joined other leagues. 
Thanks to all who have attended the league over the years!  
 
 
 
Messiah Ministries 
NIGHT MINISTRY COOKIES  
At Adult Forum on October 12th, we will be visited by Julie 
Delezenne from The Night Ministry to talk to us about the 
issue of homelessness and the wonderful minsitry they have 
in place to help the homeless in Chicago. Messiah has been 
very generous to The Night Ministry, donating hats and 
gloves in the winter and most recently underwear and socks. 
We hope you will come out to Adult Forum to learn more 
about this important work. Also, as a way of thanking Julie 
for presenting at our Adult Forum, we would like to donate 
cookies to pass out as part of the meals this ministry 
provides. The cookies can be homemade or store-bought. They 
need to be packed in small plastic bags, 3 cookies per bag. 
If the cookies are homemade the date they were made should 
be written on the bag. Starting September 28th we will have 
plastic bags available to take home with you to pack the 
cookies. You then can bring the packed cookies with you to 
worship on October 12. Better yet, join the Adult Forum at 
9 AM, learn about the Night Ministry, and bring the cookies 
with you at that time! Thanks in advance for your help! 
Don’t Forget – in November we begin looking to our 
Christmas Charities/Giving Trees! More info next month … 
 
PADS PRAYER VIGIL 
October 5th at 7:00 PM 
The Park Ridge Ministerial Association wishes to announce 
its plans for the PADS Prayer Vigil to begin at 7:00 PM on 
Sunday, October 5th at St Paul of the Cross Church, 320 
South Washington, Park Ridge, Illinois. All of the 
congregations that make up the Park Ridge Ministerial 
Association have been invited to attend. October 5th marks 
the opening of PADS shelters in the northwest suburbs. The 
opening of the shelter at St. Paul was delayed to permit 
further input and dialogue in the Park Ridge Community. The 
PADS Prayer Vigil will give public expression to the broad 
support and cooperation that exists across denominational 
lines on the issue of homelessness. It will also express 
the sadness and disappointment many in our community feel 
about the delay in the opening of a shelter in Park Ridge. 
Participants are asked to wear a white shirt and to bring a 
flashlight and/or a candle. 
 
Youth Corner 
Check out all the fun stuff coming up for our Youth!! 
First, don't miss Adult Forum on October 12th during 
Christian Education Hour (9am - 10am). Julie Delezenne from 
The Night Ministry will be joining us at Messiah to talk 
about homelessness and the work of The Night Ministry 
(http://www.thenightministry.org/). Did you know that the 
Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago is one of the top 
destinations for teenage runaways living on the street? The 
Night Ministry provides assistance to the homeless in 
Chicago -- food, basic medical care, and shelter. We are 
also collecting cookies to give to Julie to be handed out 
in their ministry. Sign up to bring cookies. They need to 
be packaged 3 to a plastic bag and can be homemade or store 
bought. You can bring them to Adult Forum on the 12th, so 
we can give them to Julie to thank her for coming to talk 
with us! E-mail me for details on packing cookies. I think 
you will enjoy this adult forum. Please try to attend. 
October 24 @ 6PM "Coffee House" and Open Mike Night at Park 
Ridge Presbyterian Church -- The Youth Group at the Park 
Ridge Presbyterian Church is sponsoring a coffee hour and 
open mike night on Friday October 24th. We have been 
invited to join them and participate. Mark you calendar. If 
you have talent, playing an instrument, singing, or 
performing, this is a great chance to show off that talent. 
This is also a wonderful way to meet other Christians from 
the Park Ridge Community....many of whom you may sit next 
to in class and not even know it! 
Saturday November 1st from 4:30pm until 7:30pm – The Annual 
Messiah Youth Spaghetti Dinner We will need help to set-up, 
cook, serve, clean up, etc. This event will take help form 
ALL of the youth, so I hope you can spend a couple of hours 
with us. The funds we raise go to the Youth Group. There is 
a national youth gathering in New Orleans next July.....We 
would love to be able to get a group of our Messiah Youth. 
To do that we need to make this fund raiser a success! 
Please help us with ticket sales through October....Ask 
your family and friends to attend - the more people the 
more fun! 
Keep checking the Messiah webpage 
(http://www.messiahparkridge.org/youth_page.html) for 
updates! We have lots we can do, all we need is YOU! 
Also, to the High School group, stop by and sit in a 
Confirmation Class! I am sure Kevin, Tommy, and Andrew 
would love to have you participate. I have attached the 
schedule of classes! 
Do Justice, Love Kindness, and Walk Humbly with God, 
Floyd Yager  
 
Milestones 
BIRTHDAYS 
 
Anthony Reeves, 10/5 
Linda Stolz, 10/5 
Sandra Downie, 10/6 
Darryl Hanson, 10/7 
Daniel Kovach, 10/7 
Zachary Elder, 10/9 
Julie Berzins, 10/12 
Tony Demonte, 10/12 
Tommy Hanson, 10/16 
Weston Bukar, 10/19 
Gary Corkill, 10/20 
Michael Herak, 10/25 
David Kaufman, 10/26 
Neil Hauser, 10/29 
Ricky Reeve, 10/30 
 
 
ANNIVERSARIES 
Carmen and Barb Loverme – 10/10/1964, 44 years 
Gerald and Barbara Velasek – 10/10/1964, 44 years 
Russell and Linda Raymond – 10/11/1969, 39 years 
Ron and Theresa Duty – 10/27/1974, 34 years 
Tom and Kim Hanson – 10/29/1993, 15 years 
 
Messiah Leadership IN 2008 
 
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 
President: Carol Hrodey (262) 652-3187 
Vice President: Vikki Hanson (847) 823-2117 
Secretary: Nancy Boomer (847) 678-3048 
Treasurer: Brad Kovach (847) 297-4883 
Financial Sec.: David Hanson (847) 296-6796 
 
EXTENDED LEADERSHIP TEAM 
CCC Director: Karen Black 
CCC Board: Donna Berzins 
Maintenance: Vic Berzins 
 
Stewardship: Floyd Yager 
Evangelism: David Swanson 
WELCA: Eva Thoren 
Brotherhood: Rich Seggeling 
Christian Education: Kristin Yager 
Confirmation/HS: Floyd Yager 
Adult Forum: John Fox 
Choir: Pat Daniels 
Music: Tom Daniels, Sue Fox  
 
Memorial Report as of September 24, 2008 
All gifts to the Memorial Fund are automatically 
acknowledged to the giver by a personal note, which 
includes a confirmation of the amount. Unless otherwise 
designated, all gifts go into the Property Reserve Fund. 
Addresses and envelope numbers on memorial cards or checks 
are much appreciated. The purpose of this report is to 
confirm that gifts are received and properly allocated. If 
you don’t see your gift listed here after 2 months, please 
contact Karen Black.  
 
IN MEMORY OF CHUCK BOOMER 
Given by: Char and Bill Baumgartner, Richard A. Reeve 
Family, Bob Bisgard, Dave and Donna Hanson, Char Lobitz, 
Carol Hrodey for Property Reserve Fund 
 
IN MEMORY OF RUTH CORKILL 
Given by: Evelyn I. Vaughn for Property Reserve Fund 
 
IN THANKSGIVING FOR RAVI PENUMAKA  
Given by: Neena Penumaka for Property Reserve Fund 
 
 
Messiah Movies 
PENELOPE (2007) 
Now on DVD 
Penelope Wilhern (Christina Ricci) is cursed at birth with 
the nose and ears of a pig, and the only way out of the 
curse is to fall in love with someone of suitable stock. 
But how can she possibly find her soul mate when she's 
sequestered inside her family's sprawling estate with only 
her parents (Catherine O'Hara and Richard E. Grant) to keep 
her company? Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon co-produced 
this unconventional fairy tale about a girl who bucks 
convention to make her own happy ending. 
I loved this movie! It is a sweet, delightful fairy tale 
that teaches that beauty is ever so much more than skin 
deep. And that love, in all its forms (parents and 
children, man and woman, friend to friend, of oneself), 
must be totally free of prejudice for the magic to work. 
James McAvoy is utterly charming as the man who dares to 
love her despite the way she looks, and the rest of the 
cast works together seamlessly to create a delightful 
story. I did little except smile through this whole movie! 
I highly recommend it for all families – the lesson about 
loving yourself, and BEING yourself is nicely told in a fun 
story that everyone will love.  
 
Prayer Requests 
Please include the following individuals and families in 
your prayers this month:  
 
 
Joe & Evelyn Burval 
Mr. Dennis 
Ardene Ejnik 
Pearl Fox 
Chris Jacobsen 
David Kaufman 
Kennet  
Richard Levy 
Nancy Maher 
Lois Oset 
Doris Prienitz 
Aidan Ray 
Mary Reter 
Gloria Solum 
Harry Trestrail 
Linda (Rodin) Ufkes 
 
We also want to remember in our prayers our military 
personnel:  
Jason Hood, Jason Koesler, Tim David, Lars Johnsen, Kevin 
Ward, and Patrick and Claudine Ward. 
 
Directory Changes 
Please let the office know if you are moving! Thanks!  
 
 
Adrianne Blanks 
227 Amory Street 
Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130 
 
Since everyone just got NEW DIRECTORIES in the mail, take a 
moment to make this change either directly to the name, or 
in the Notes pages provided in the back of the directory. 
 
The 
Messiah  
Messenger 
In this issue… 
“Cluster Meetings” 
New Allemeier Baby! 
New Phone Messages 
LWR Trailer Event 
Pet Blessing 
CROP Walk 
PADS Prayer Vigil 
Night Ministry Cookies 
Spaghetti Dinner Coming Soon 
Messiah Movies: Penelope 
Prayer Requests 
 
 
MESSIAH LUTHERAN CHURCH  
1605 Vernon Avenue 
Park Ridge, Illinois 60068 
 
Church Staff 
Pastor Cynthia Munker, Interim Pastor 
Jennifer Schneider, Office Administrator 
Karen Black, Child Care Center Director 
Vic Berzins, Director of Property Maintenance 
John Handzel, Property Maintenance 
Worknesh Deressa, Custodian 
Tom Daniels, Director of Music 
Sue Fox, Organist

 

Messiah Lutheran Church     1605 Vernon Avenue     Park Ridge, IL 60068
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