Lake Co. religion notes

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Oct. 23

Indoor Maze: Wildfire, the high school youth group of CrossView Church in Antioch, will sponsor a family-friendly InDoor Maze in the church gym, 750 Highview Drive. This is an alternative Halloween activity with more than 3,200 square feet of tunnels, trap doors, slides, platforms, black lights and other surprises. The lights are left on during the afternoon hours for families and small children. However, at 6 p.m. the lights go off and the challenge turns on for those who dare to tunnel through in the dark. Cost is $4. For details, call (847) 395-4117. Concessions will be available. Hours are 6-9 p.m. (lights out) Oct. 23 and 24; noon-6 p.m. (lights on) and 6-9 p.m. (lights out) Oct. 25; 4-7 p.m. (lights on) and 7-9 p.m. (lights out) Oct. 28.

Women's Banquet: A Mother and Daughter Banquet will be offered at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, in the main auditorium at Quentin Road Bible Baptist Church, Lake Zurich. Cost is $15 for adults, $5 children ages 3-9. All reservations are nonrefundable. For details, call (847) 438-4494 or visit qrbbc.org

Oct. 24

Dinner and Bake Auction: The Federated Church of Wauconda, 200 S. Barrington Road, Wauconda, will have its annual Fall Dinner & Bake Auction on at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Chili, cornbread, and ice cream will be served. All proceeds benefit the Lake County PADS Program and needs in and around Wauconda Township. For information, call the church office at (847) 526-8471.

Spaghetti dinner: Annunciation of Our Lady Episcopal Church, 5725 Stearns School Road, Gurnee, will have its annual spaghetti dinner from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. The all-you-can-eat meal includes spaghetti, salad, dessert and a beverage. Bake sale items, wine and soda may be purchased separately. The cost is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and children ages 3-12 and $6 for take out.

Oct. 25

Family concert: Dan Nichols, one of the most popular and influential Jewish musicians in North America, presents a family concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at Temple Jeremiah, 937 Happ Road, Northfield.

Book discussion: Temple Jeremiah congregant Ruth Adler will lead a discussion of The New York Times best-seller "The Red Tent" by Anita Diamant" at 10 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 25, at Temple Jeremiah, 937 Happ Road, Northfield. This first-person narrative tells the story of Dinah, daughter of Jacob and sister of Joseph, a talented midwife and feminist. All are welcome to attend.

Oct. 26

Support for adoptive families: In October, Celebration! Childcare will be starting a Support Group for Adoptive Families. The intent is to lend a little support to community families during the adoption transition and give the opportunity for all to benefit from the use of some hands-on shared experiences to form a support network. The first meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26. For details, contact Kathy Pfister at (847) 367-6208 or stop by Celebration! Childcare, 29700 N. St. Mary's Road, Libertyville.

Forever Friends: Celebration! Childcare, 29700 N. St. Mary's Road, Libertyville, announces a new program called "Forever Friends," an intergenerational program that brings children and elders through planned activities or experiences once every other month for two to three hours. The first meeting will be at the end of October. For details, call Kathy at (847) 367-6208.

Oct. 28

Trick or Trunk: Bethel Lutheran Preschool, 5110 Grand Ave., Gurnee, is sponsoring a Trick or Trunk for preschool- age children and a silent auction to benefit the preschool at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. The more than 50 auction items include bounce house use for a party, Bears player-autographed football, sewing lessons, horseback riding lessons and gift baskets. Register by Wednesday, Oct. 28, at (847) 244-9672.

Nov. 1

Film: Enjoy a thought-provoking evening when Temple Jeremiah, 937 Happ Road, Northfield, airs the controversial film "Forgiving Dr. Mengele" at 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 1. The movie centers around a shocking act of forgiveness by Auschwitz survivor Eva Mozes Kor and the firestorm of criticism it created. Award-winning filmmaker Bob Hercules will lead a discussion following the movie. Hear the "behind-the-scenes" stories of this award-winning movie.

Nov 7

Worldview Conference: Dr. Frank Turek, author of "I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist," will present four teaching segments on why we can know truth, know that God exists, that miracles of God do exist, and the veracity of the New Testament in a conference from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Crossroads Church, 1350 State Route 137, Grayslake. For details, call (847) 362-7120 or visit crossroads@crcsbc.org.

A Country Christmas: St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 24500 N. Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods, will present "A Country Christmas" from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, in Krueger Hall. Admission is free. Coffee and doughnuts at 9 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Event will feature Christmas gifts, woodworking, natural crafts, bakery goods, "Mrs. Claus" Closet, glass and crystal ornaments and seasonal and fashion aprons. For details, call (847) 438-7709 or visit www.stmatts.net.

Nov. 14

Crafters needed: The Annunciation of Our Lady craft fair is coming from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at 5725 Stearns School Road, Gurnee Setup will begin at 7 a.m., where there will be complementary coffee and bakery items. Space is limited so get your registration in early; Registration fee is $30; an extra table costs $10 more. For details, call (847) 336-3730 or visit www.annunciationgurnee.org.

Nov. 16

Judaism on One Foot: Are you interested in learning more about the Jewish religion? Temple Jeremiah's Rabbi Paul Cohen, Rabbi Michelle Greenberg and Education Director Dr. Anne Lidsky are offering an overview and introduction to Jewish origins, rituals and beliefs during a series of programs titled "Judaism on One Foot" at 9 a.m. Mondays, now through Nov. 16, at Temple Jeremiah, 937 Happ Road, Northfield. The classes will include text study, discussion and lecture-style learning and are open to anyone who wants to learn more about Judaism. There is no charge, but participants must RSVP in advance to the temple office at (847) 441-5760 or office@templejeremiah.org.

Dec. 4

Meals for the starving: Holy Cross Lutheran Church is coordinating an effort of more than 5,000 community members of all ages to package one million life-saving meals for starving children around the world during an event Dec. 4-6 at the new Lake County Fairgrounds in Grayslake. Through a partnership of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and Minnesota-based Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), volunteers will package specially-designed meals that provide the key nutrients a starving child needs to survive and thrive. FMSC will distribute these meals to orphanages, clinics, relief centers and schools in more than 60 countries in the developing world. Holy Cross Lutheran Church is seeking volunteers to help at this event. Two-hour packing sessions, each beginning with a brief orientation and overview of FMSC's work around the world, will take place at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, with the last day's session beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. For details or to volunteer, visit www.onemillionmeals.info or call the church at (847) 367-4060

Ongoing

Church activities: Kirk of the Lakes Presbyterian Church, 1500 W. Hawley St. in Mundelein, offers a variety of activities. Photo Club meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month. Craft Club meets at 9:30 a.m. every Monday. Open gym for basketball is every Saturday at 11 a.m. Women's Bible Study is at 11 a.m. every Friday. Men's Bible Study is every Saturday at 8 a.m. For questions, call (847) 949-8670 or visit kirkofthelakes.org

Parenting: Hope Church, 32475 N. Alleghany Road, Grayslake, will offer Hope from 7-8:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays, September-December. Topics include Real Parenting, Real Financial Freedom and Real Belief. (847) 543-1659 or hopeepc@hopeepc.net

Youth group: The Jr. and Sr. High Youth Groups of Community Protestant Church, United Church of Christ, in Mundelein will meet Sunday evenings this fall. Junior High Youth will meet from 3:30 to 5 p.m. the second and fourth Sundays, while Senior High Youth meet from 3:30 to 5 p.m. the first and third Sundays. The groups meet at Community Protestant Church, 418 N. Prairie Ave. in Mundelein. For details, call the Rev. Alisha Mills at (847) 566-4000.

Services in Spanish: Church of the Holy Family/Sagrada Familia (Episcopal) in Lake Villa offers services in Spanish at 5 p.m. Sundays. Sunday Eucharist service in English is at 9 a.m. The church is at 24219 Lehmann Blvd. (847) 356-7722, theholyfamilychurch.com. Thrift Shop is open 9 to noon Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. $2 bag sale last Saturday each month. Donations are welcome.

Friday Friends: Friday Friends has been organized within The Kirk of the Lakes Presbyterian Church in Mundelein for the purpose of fun and fellowship. The group meets the second Friday of the month, each time at different members' homes. For details, call (847) 949-8670.

Recycling: On the third Sunday of each month, youth will man the recycle bin between services from 9:30 to 10 a.m. and after 11 a.m. Bring your old newspapers, junk mail and catalogs. Youth will be ready to assist with the unloading of your car as you drive up to the bin in the Grace parking lot. The recycle bin is in place on a daily basis. A portion of the cash credits for all paper donations will be used toward a green gift for the community. Grace Lutheran Church is at 501 Valley Park Drive in Libertyville. aboutgracelutheran.org or (847) 367-7050.

For seniors: The senior group, The Primetimers, meets at The Kirk of the Lakes Presbyterian Church in Mundelein the fourth Monday of the month for refreshments, book studies and guest speakers. In addition, the group sometimes attends local plays, historical activities and visits tourist attractions. For details, call (847) 949-8670.