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116 Barrypoint Road
Riverside, Illinois 60546
Riverside, Illinois 60546
Vision Newsletter
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The Vision Newsletter is now available for download and on-line viewing. You will
need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these PDF files. If you do not have Adobe
Acrobat Reader, you can download it, free of charge, from the Adobe website.
News for the Week of March 7
SCOUT PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The annual Scout Pancake Breakfast will be held on Saturday, March 6, from
7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the RPC Social Hall. Tickets are $5 at the door, or $4
if purchased in advance. All proceeds go to support the activities of the scout
pack and troop sponsored by RPC.
FUN FAIR CELEBRATION—PRESCHOOL’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY
2010 marks the 40th anniversary of our preschool and we are celebrating with a
Fun Fair on Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. There will be games, crafts, a
cakewalk and food available for purchase. Please come meet our very first
director, Julie DuBois, who will be returning for this event, and welcome back
past teachers: Dorothy McDowell, Marilee Nieuwsma and Audrey Withers.
ANNUAL BOOK FAIR AND RAFFLE FOR THE PRESCHOOL
Come do some book-shopping for your kids and grandkids, and benefit the
RPC preschool at the same time. On Sunday the RPC preschool will be hosting
its annual book fair and raffle to raise money for its programs. There are a lot
of great gift baskets available for the raffle, and some great books as well.
HUMAN SCENE
March 14—Romans Dr. Schade concludes his study of Romans. The last half
of class will be a discussion about the “Obstacles to Prayer,” particularly
intended for those engaging in a personal prayer practice during the season of
Lent. March 21—How Christ’s Death Saves Us There are many theories of
atonement in Christian theology. Pastor Scott will lead us in a discussion of
leading theories of atonement. March 28—Palm Sunday You are invited to
contemplate the “Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross”, as written in
scripture and set to music by Theodore DuBois. Mary Ann Sadilek will lead the
class.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE!
Join us for food, fun, music and inspiration on Wednesday evenings from
January 27 to March 17. You are welcome to 'drop in' for a $5 fee. If possible,
please let us know if you're coming by noon on Wednesday. Please contact
Deb Jansky at e-mail: newhorizons002@att.net.
BABEL MOVIE DISCUSSION
Come discuss the film Babel with Melinda Yachnin in the parlor at 6:30 p.m. on
Wednesday, March 10, right after our usual WNL! community meal.
LOOSE COIN OFFERING
On the first Sunday of every month, we dedicate all loose coins in the offering
plates to feed the hungry. The money will go to the Presbytery of Chicago
Hunger Fund. You may also give currency and checks to the Hunger Fund
when clearly designated
YOUTH GROUP NEWS
We will meet tonight at regular times (Jr. High 6:00—7:15 p.m., Sr. High 7:30 –8:
45 p.m.) in the Celestial Cinema. Melissa Gilbert, our seminary intern, will give a
presentation on her mission work in Northern Ireland and Uganda. Next week,
Pastor Scott will lead a discussion on the movie Avatar. Don’t miss it! Bring a
friend! Questions? Call Tara at taragregus@yahoo.com.
CARERS CORNER
In March, CARERS will be collecting pasta and rice in the trunk.
PRESCHOOL APPLICATIONS
Applications for the 2010-2011 school year are now being accepted for the
afternoon class. Any questions, contact Nancy Dvorak at 447-1520, ext. 2.
DAILY DEVOTIONAL—UPPER ROOM
The March/April edition of Upper Room (daily devotional) is available in the
parlor and library.
RIVERSIDE PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
RPC Women’s Bible Study will be held on Wednesday, March 24, at 10:00 a.m.
in the Social Hall. Joyce VanCura will lead the study for Lesson 6: “Outsiders
Become Insiders, Rahab and Gibeonites.” Joshua 2:1-24; 6:25: 9:3-27. For
more information, please contact Elizabeth Musick. All ladies are invited.
BLANKETS +
Even though Dedication Sunday was February 21, contributions are still being
accepted. Please make checks payable to Riverside Presbyterian Church,
marked “Blankets+”.
LOOKING FOR PAYING WORK?
The U.S. Census Bureau is looking to hire qualified counters for the 2010
Census. Training for the work will take place at R.P.C. in our Social Hall from
April 27-30. If interested in the job, call (815) 221-4470.
OLD LAPTOP NEEDED
RPC has need of a used functional laptop that has Windows 98 or better and
PowerPoint 97 or better. If you have an old laptop that is no longer serving any
use, please talk with Pastor Scott about donating it.
NIGHT MINISTRY
Three servers needed for Friday, March 12 Night Ministry. We will leave church
around 5:30 and return by 8:30. It only takes 3 hours but the “feel good” lasts
a LONG TIME! Email Ellen Hamilton at emhamilt@uic.edu.
ASSESSOR SCHOFIELD GROSS
Friends of Scuff Gross are invited to a reception celebrating his retirement as
Riverside Township Assessor on Saturday, March 13, from 1-3 pm at the
Riverside Township Hall. Light refreshments will be served.
TIME TO SPRING AHEAD
Don’t forget the time change is Saturday night, March 13.
WOMACK SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarships are due on March 31.
RIVERSIDE JUNIOR WOMAN’S CHARITY HOST A MEET AND GREET
The Riverside Junior Woman’s Charity invites local women to join us for our
annual Meet and Greet social event to be held from 7-9pm on Sunday, March
14th. Women who would like to learn more about what membership in the
Riverside Junior Woman’s Charity might mean to them will have an opportunity
that night to hear more about the group and meet some of our current
members. The event provides an opportunity to hear about committees,
activities, and events in a casual setting. For information or to RSVP send an
email to membership@riversidejuniors.org.
SCOUT PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The annual Scout Pancake Breakfast will be held on Saturday, March 6, from
7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the RPC Social Hall. Tickets are $5 at the door, or $4
if purchased in advance. All proceeds go to support the activities of the scout
pack and troop sponsored by RPC.
FUN FAIR CELEBRATION—PRESCHOOL’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY
2010 marks the 40th anniversary of our preschool and we are celebrating with a
Fun Fair on Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. There will be games, crafts, a
cakewalk and food available for purchase. Please come meet our very first
director, Julie DuBois, who will be returning for this event, and welcome back
past teachers: Dorothy McDowell, Marilee Nieuwsma and Audrey Withers.
ANNUAL BOOK FAIR AND RAFFLE FOR THE PRESCHOOL
Come do some book-shopping for your kids and grandkids, and benefit the
RPC preschool at the same time. On Sunday the RPC preschool will be hosting
its annual book fair and raffle to raise money for its programs. There are a lot
of great gift baskets available for the raffle, and some great books as well.
HUMAN SCENE
March 14—Romans Dr. Schade concludes his study of Romans. The last half
of class will be a discussion about the “Obstacles to Prayer,” particularly
intended for those engaging in a personal prayer practice during the season of
Lent. March 21—How Christ’s Death Saves Us There are many theories of
atonement in Christian theology. Pastor Scott will lead us in a discussion of
leading theories of atonement. March 28—Palm Sunday You are invited to
contemplate the “Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross”, as written in
scripture and set to music by Theodore DuBois. Mary Ann Sadilek will lead the
class.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE!
Join us for food, fun, music and inspiration on Wednesday evenings from
January 27 to March 17. You are welcome to 'drop in' for a $5 fee. If possible,
please let us know if you're coming by noon on Wednesday. Please contact
Deb Jansky at e-mail: newhorizons002@att.net.
BABEL MOVIE DISCUSSION
Come discuss the film Babel with Melinda Yachnin in the parlor at 6:30 p.m. on
Wednesday, March 10, right after our usual WNL! community meal.
LOOSE COIN OFFERING
On the first Sunday of every month, we dedicate all loose coins in the offering
plates to feed the hungry. The money will go to the Presbytery of Chicago
Hunger Fund. You may also give currency and checks to the Hunger Fund
when clearly designated
YOUTH GROUP NEWS
We will meet tonight at regular times (Jr. High 6:00—7:15 p.m., Sr. High 7:30 –8:
45 p.m.) in the Celestial Cinema. Melissa Gilbert, our seminary intern, will give a
presentation on her mission work in Northern Ireland and Uganda. Next week,
Pastor Scott will lead a discussion on the movie Avatar. Don’t miss it! Bring a
friend! Questions? Call Tara at taragregus@yahoo.com.
CARERS CORNER
In March, CARERS will be collecting pasta and rice in the trunk.
PRESCHOOL APPLICATIONS
Applications for the 2010-2011 school year are now being accepted for the
afternoon class. Any questions, contact Nancy Dvorak at 447-1520, ext. 2.
DAILY DEVOTIONAL—UPPER ROOM
The March/April edition of Upper Room (daily devotional) is available in the
parlor and library.
RIVERSIDE PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN
RPC Women’s Bible Study will be held on Wednesday, March 24, at 10:00 a.m.
in the Social Hall. Joyce VanCura will lead the study for Lesson 6: “Outsiders
Become Insiders, Rahab and Gibeonites.” Joshua 2:1-24; 6:25: 9:3-27. For
more information, please contact Elizabeth Musick. All ladies are invited.
BLANKETS +
Even though Dedication Sunday was February 21, contributions are still being
accepted. Please make checks payable to Riverside Presbyterian Church,
marked “Blankets+”.
LOOKING FOR PAYING WORK?
The U.S. Census Bureau is looking to hire qualified counters for the 2010
Census. Training for the work will take place at R.P.C. in our Social Hall from
April 27-30. If interested in the job, call (815) 221-4470.
OLD LAPTOP NEEDED
RPC has need of a used functional laptop that has Windows 98 or better and
PowerPoint 97 or better. If you have an old laptop that is no longer serving any
use, please talk with Pastor Scott about donating it.
NIGHT MINISTRY
Three servers needed for Friday, March 12 Night Ministry. We will leave church
around 5:30 and return by 8:30. It only takes 3 hours but the “feel good” lasts
a LONG TIME! Email Ellen Hamilton at emhamilt@uic.edu.
ASSESSOR SCHOFIELD GROSS
Friends of Scuff Gross are invited to a reception celebrating his retirement as
Riverside Township Assessor on Saturday, March 13, from 1-3 pm at the
Riverside Township Hall. Light refreshments will be served.
TIME TO SPRING AHEAD
Don’t forget the time change is Saturday night, March 13.
WOMACK SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarships are due on March 31.
RIVERSIDE JUNIOR WOMAN’S CHARITY HOST A MEET AND GREET
The Riverside Junior Woman’s Charity invites local women to join us for our
annual Meet and Greet social event to be held from 7-9pm on Sunday, March
14th. Women who would like to learn more about what membership in the
Riverside Junior Woman’s Charity might mean to them will have an opportunity
that night to hear more about the group and meet some of our current
members. The event provides an opportunity to hear about committees,
activities, and events in a casual setting. For information or to RSVP send an
email to membership@riversidejuniors.org.