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Adult education
Adult Bible Fellowships are held each week according to the following schedule in the Douglas Room of the Arlington Heights Evangelical Free Church, 1330 N. Douglas Ave. All are invited. Refreshments follow each presentation.
"Lessons from the King's Den" based on the book of Daniel will be the subject of Pastor Bob Warren's teaching at 1 p.m. Thursday afternoons through Nov. 15.
On Nov. 29, John Collins will lead in singing Christmas carols and Pastor Art Freeburg will lead in the study of God's Word at 1 p.m.
The public is welcome each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the Douglas Room as teacher Gary Griffin continues the study of the Gospel of John.
Children, teens
Senior high students are invited to take part in an annual Appalachia Service Project fundraiser from noon to 9 p.m. Dec. 1 at First United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights, 1903 E. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights.
We will bake and package bread to sell on Sunday morning in church. Come to help with the bread bake, stay for the fun and games. Friends are always welcome.
The Bread Sale will be from 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 2. Support the annual Appalachia Service Project youth work trip. Purchase fresh baked bread to help finance our home repair ministry. Cinnamon bread is $6, white bread is $5. Call the church office at (847) 255-5112 for information or visit our Web site, www.ahfumc.org
Call the church office at (847) 255-5112 for information or visit the Web site, www.ahfumc.org.
The FAITH Junior High Christmas Party for First United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 9. We will meet in the home of a church member. Friends are always welcome. Call the church office at (847) 255-5112 for information or visit the Web site, www.ahfumc.org
St. Viator High School, 1213 E. Oakton St., Arlington Heights, will have an open house for prospective students from 7-9 p.m. Nov. 28; and 7-9 p.m. April 9. For details, call (847) 392-4050, ext. 256.
Family
A Lego Club for all ages will meet at 9 a.m. today at Faith Lutheran Church, 431 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Bring friends and neighbors to enjoy a morning of creativity and play. Call the church office at (847) 253-4839 for more information.
Fundraisers
The "Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice" Gingerbread House Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 17 at Faith Lutheran Church, 431 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. The Women of Faith will be selling cookies by the pound, candies and other treats as well as candles, jewelry, ornaments, crafts and more to benefit ministries. Stop by to shop or to enjoy a snack of cookies and coffee at the "Cookie Cafe." This is a great opportunity to buy Thanksgiving and Christmas treats. Call (847) 253-4839 for information.
Global Marketplace will feature high quality, handcrafted textiles, jewelry, Nativity scenes, and other Fair Trade items from 30 countries. It will be held at 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday and 18 at First Presbyterian Church, 302 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Enter from the Eastman Street side. Cash and checks will be accepted.
The Living Christ Lutheran Church, 625 E. Dundee Road, Arlington Heights, will hold its annual fall rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 17. For more information, call the church office at (847)577-7133. A bag sale will start at 1 p.m.
Lectures, seminars
Cross and Crown Lutheran Church, 1122 W. Rand Road in Arlington Heights, will host reporter David Dolan at 7 p.m. today. Dolan is a well-known Middle East correspondent who has lived in Israel for 26 years. He writes for various news organizations and is a regular (weekly) reporter on the Moody Radio Network (WMBI fm 90.1). He gives amazing insight into the conditions in the Middle East both from a secular/political standpoint and from a biblical/prophetic viewpoint. The public is welcome. A freewill offering will be taken. Questions? Call 847-394-0362
Our Lady Leads to Peace, A Veterans' Day of Healing, a conference for all veterans and active duty service men and women, will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Knights of Columbus Hall, 15 N. Hickory Ave. Arlington Heights. Pizza will be served at 4 p.m.
Fr. Charles Becker to present with guest speaker Andy Zovko from Medjugorje to share gift of healing. Confessions will be available.
R.S.V.P. to Ed Smetana at (847) 253-9419 or e-mail tipuped@aol.com.
St. Peter Lutheran Church, 111 W. Olive St., Arlington Heights, will start a congregation-wide spiritual growth campaign titled "The Spirituality of the Cross" running through Nov. 25; including guest speaker Dr. Joel Biermann, a professor at Concordia Seminary and an expert on the topic of "Vocation" Nov. 17-18. Also the author of "The Spirituality of the Cross," Dr. Gene Edward Veith, will be on hand for a very special "Night with the Author" Nov. 25.
Men's fellowship
New this year, a men's breakfast, Bible study and fellowship time is offered once a month from 8-8:59 a.m. on Saturday mornings by First United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights.
Lesson materials will be available at the church office two weeks before the meeting. The gatherings continue today and Dec. 8. The church is at 1903 E. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights.
Call the church office for information, (847) 255-5112, or visit the Web site at www.ahfumc.org No fee to attend.
Miscellaneous
First United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights, 1903 E. Euclid Ave., offers a Holy Wanderers program.
On Dec. 4 they will visit Art and Faith of the Creche, Loyola University Museum of Art. Included is breakfast, exhibit and Christmas shopping on the Magnificent Mile. Depart from church parking lot by van at 8:30 a.m., return about 4:45 p.m. Van transportation: $15. Free admission on Tuesdays at the museum. Breakfast (on your own tab) at The Oak Tree Restaurant, 900 N. Michigan Ave., Bloomingdale Building (sixth level), overlooking the Magnificent Mile. Shopping as you choose.
Call the church office for information, (847) 255-5112, or view the Web site www.ahfumc.org
Faith & Fiction, a book club for the religious and irreligious alike is held at the First United Methodist Church of Arlington Heights, 1803 E. Euclid Ave. Upcoming titles are "The Gospel According to the Son" by Norman Mailer Nov. 18 and "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen Jan. 20. There is no fee to attend.
For more information, call the church office at (847) 255-5112 or visit www.ahfumc.org.
Performances
The Rejoice Singers, a Christian outreach group from the northwest suburbs, will present a concert at 3 p.m. Nov. 18 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 111 W. Olive St. in Arlington Heights. A freewill offering will be received and a reception will follow. For more information, call (847) 259-4114.
"Light of the Stable" is the theme of the four-choir, orchestra, and worship team concerts to be presented by Arlington Heights Evangelical Free Church at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7; at 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 8 and at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 9 Tickets are free and a limit of eight per person may be picked up in the Narthex of the church (1330 N. Douglas Ave., Arlington Heights) on Sunday mornings or from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday at the church office. Sunday worship services are at 8, 9:30, and 11 a.m. with traditional services in the sanctuary and contemporary services in the gym. For more information, visit www.ahefc.org or call (847) 392-4840.
An organ concert will be given at 4 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church, 302 N. Dunton Ave. in Arlington Heights. Stephen Tharp, who has received critical acclaim around the world, will perform.
Enjoy noontime organ concerts played on First Presbyterian Church's 45-rank Schantz organ. They will be performed on Wednesdays from 12:10 to 12:45 p.m. this Wednesday, Nov. 14, 21, 28 and Dec. 5.
For more information, visit www.fpcah.org.
Organist Richard Barrick Hoskins will play in concert at St. Simon's Episcopal Church, 717 Kirchoff Road in Arlington Heights, at 4 p.m. Nov. 18.
Hoskins is director of music and organist at St. Chrysostom's Episcopal Church, Chicago, where he conducts a professional choir as well as parish choirs. He is also assistant professor of organ and harpsichord at Northern Illinois University and interim professor of organ at Carthage College, Kenosha, Wisc.
The November concert is the concluding event in St. Simon's celebration of its 50th anniversary. Hoskins will include works by Couperin, Sowerby, Bach and other composers.
Reservations are not necessary and a reception will follow the performance.
Special services
First Church of Christ, Scientist, Arlington Heights will hold a Thanksgiving service at 10 a.m. Nov. 22. Please feel free to come and bring your family and friends. Child care is provided. The church's address is 401 S. Evergreen Ave., Arlington Heights. (847) 253-3366
"Lighting the Way" with luminaries, a potluck, and a service of lessons and carols, will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Dec. 2 at First Presbyterian Church, 302 N. Dunton Ave. in Arlington Heights. For information, visit www.fpcah.org.
"Bless God's Holy Name" is the sermon topic for worship, 10:30 a.m., Stewardship Sunday at the Congregational United Church of Christ, 1001 W. Kirchoff, Arlington Heights. Commitments of time, talent, and treasure will be dedicated. Veterans' Day will also be recognized during the service. Church school for children and youth will be held during this service. Visitors are always welcome. Check www.CongUCC.org or call (847) 392-6650 for information.
"For All the Saints" will be celebrated at Faith Lutheran Church, 431 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, at 8:30 and 11 a.m. services Sunday. The service will include a memorial to members of the church who joined the Church Triumphant over the past year. In addition, members of the congregation who are veterans of our armed forces will be honored. There will be a special coffee hour at 9:30 a.m. to honor Pastor Emeritus Dave Stuckmeyer and his wife after which Pastor Stuckmeyer will be honored at the 11 a.m. service. Call (847) 253-4839 for information.
A Thanksgiving service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 18 at St. John United Church of Christ, 308 N. Evergreen Ave., Arlington Heights. Northeastern Illinois University trumpet professor Travis Heath and other brass players will present Thanksgiving music. Sunday School and nursery available at the same time. (847) 255-6687. www.churchonthepark.com.
Thanksgiving Day will be celebrated at Faith Lutheran Church, 431 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, at 10 a.m. Nov. 22. All are welcome to this special holy Communion service to give thanks to God for his blessings. Call (847) 253-4839 for information.
St. James Catholic Church, 800 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, will hold a special Veteran's Day Mass in Honor and Remembrance at 8:30 a.m. today. Local veterans and their families are invited to participate. Both those who have served and those currently serving our country in the armed forces will be honored. Veterans will serve as ministers at this special morning liturgy. A special presentation will be made to the family of a local serviceman who died in Iraq. For more information, call Robert McDermott at (847) 253-3523 or Charles Simpson at (847) 392-1488.
Women's programs
A new Mothers of Preschoolers group is starting this fall at Arlington Countryside Church in Arlington Heights. MOPS meetings provide a friendly and fun place for mothers to relax, encourage and learn from one another about how to handle this rewarding, but sometimes tough time in their lives.
During a typical MOPS meeting moms enjoy food, adult conversation, interesting speakers and creative activities. While moms are meeting, their children are divided into age-appropriate groups and enjoy stories, games, crafts, singing and other activities.
MOPS is for any woman who is either expecting her first child or has at least one child in kindergarten or younger.
Arlington Countryside Church MOPS meets every first and third Thursday. September through May from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Arlington Countryside Church is at 916 E. Hintz Road Arlington Heights.
For information, call (847) 255-2140, e-mail mops@acchurch.org or visit the Web site at www.acchurch.org/mops.
Women's Bible Study, led by laypersons, is held every Wednesday morning, 9:30 to 11 am at the Congregational United Church of Christ, 1001 W. Kirchoff Road, Arlington Heights. The group is currently focusing their discussion on the book of Proverbs. Newcomers are welcome. For more information, visit www.congucc.org or call (847) 392-6650.
Looking for an in-depth Bible study with other moms while the kids are in school? Join in on Friday mornings in the Board Room from 8:15 until 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 111 w. Olive St., Arlington Heights. For information, call the church office at (847) 259-4114.
First Baptist Church of Arlington Heights, 1211 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights will present "Christmas Creations" at 7 p.m. Friday. The purpose of the event is to help women prepare for the holidays by presenting six workshops of ideas for the Christmas season. The workshops will consist of ideas for kids crafts, jar mix crafts, a handmade centerpiece, appetizer ideas, hostess gift ideas and party planning. There will be an optional recipe exchange, door prizes, and handouts. Refreshments will be served. A special speaker, Jeannie Vogel, will give a spiritual challenge. The public, ages teen through adult, is invited. Cost is $2 at the door. There is no nursery. (847) 392-1712, www.fbcah.org.