Notes on Religion

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Chain of Lakes Community Bible Church: The church, at 43 W. Grass Lake Road, Lake Villa, starts new service times beginning Sept. 9. Services will be 8-9 a.m., 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.-noon Sundays.

Nursery for newborns through 24 months will be offered at all services. HarvestLand, for kindergarten through senior high will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m. HarvestLand Praise for 2 years through fifth grade will be from 11 a.m. to noon.

An all-church picnic will be held after the third service Sept. 9. Food and beverages will be provided. (847) 838-0103. www.clcbc.com.

Congregation Am Echod (Reform): The congregation at 2945 Falling Waters Blvd., Lindenhurst, offers the following Shabbat Service Schedule:

Today: Torah Study at 9 a.m. Shabbat Service at 10 a.m. and bar mitzvah of Jacob Burr.

Friday: Shabbat services at 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 1: Torah Study at 9 a.m. Shabbat Service at 10 a.m. and bat mitzvah of Marisa Goldstein.

For questions or information, call (847) 265-1818 or e-mail amechod@sbcglobal.net.

Congregation Anshe Tikvah: The congregation will offer a celebration of Shabbat at a new location, the "Life Care Center," 103 Shelter, Lincolnshire, Friday with 6 p.m. reception and 6:30 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat services. At 7 p.m. Friday, prospective and new member Kabbalat Shabbat services and gala oneg will be offered.

High Holy Days, Rosh Hashana Sept. 12-14 and Yom Kippur Sept 21-22, will be offered at Stevenson High School Performing Arts Center, Lincolnshire. Complimentary tickets available. Admission by ticket only.

High Holy Day Young Family Service open to the community.

Rob Jury, spiritual leader. Call (847) 917-7726 for information or visit www.anshetikvah.org.

Congregation Beth Judea: The Men's Club of Congregation Beth Judea of Long Grove will hold its 12th annual golf outing Sunday at the Buffalo Grove Golf Club, 48 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. In addition to 18 holes of golf with an electric cart, golfers will be given lunch tokens to use on the course or in the clubhouse and there will be a 6:30 p.m. dinner at Lou Malnati's in Buffalo Grove.

The first tee time will be at 11:30 a.m. New this year will be a Handicap Scramble. The cost for golf, tokens and dinner is $95 per person. Sponsorship on a hole is $100. Dinner only is $20 per person ($5 for kids). Payment can be made by check to Congregation Beth Judea Men's Club.

The proceeds from the Memorial Golf Outing go directly to the Jack Rizman Memorial Fund at Congregation Beth Judea. This fund, established in his memory by Dr. Jack Rizman's family and friends, is used to provide Jewish musical concerts and programs for Beth Judea and the local community.

To register for either the golf/dinner package or just for the dinner, or for more information, leave a message for Men's Club Golf Outing Chairperson Chuck Walcer, at the Beth Judea office at (847) 634-0777. Or you can send a check to Congregation Beth Judea Men's Club @ 5304 RFD, Long Grove, IL 60047 Attention: Chuck Walcer.

•Congregation Beth Judea will hold a Selichot Dessert Reception in the synagogue's Social Hall at 9:30 p.m. Sept. 8. A Selichot Service will follow at 10:30 p.m. in the main sanctuary. As is the custom, all services at Beth Judea, except for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, are open to the entire community.

•Congregation Beth Judea will hold a Shop & Share Days fundraising drive at all Jewel-Osco stores on Sept. 10-12. When you present a Shop & Share identification slip at the time of purchase, Jewel-Osco will donate 5 percent of all purchases to the Congregation Beth Judea General Fund. Shop & Share identification slips are available at the synagogue.

•Congregation Beth Judea announces another class in its fall semester Adult Academy, the Men's Club Hebrew Literacy Class. In this beginner's class, instructors Sandy Victor and Howie Goodman will teach how to read Hebrew regardless of level of previous instruction, through a 12-week program from the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs. The class is open to any adult.

The class will meet at the synagogue on Tuesday evenings from 8 to 9 p.m. Classes will be held Sept. 18 and 25; Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30; Nov. 6, 13, 20 and 27; and Dec. 11. "Graduation" will be at Friday Shabbat services, Dec. 14.

A $30 fee includes the "Shalom Aleichem" textbook, and may be made payable to the Beth Judea Men's Club. To register, call the Beth Judea office at (847) 634-077.

•The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Judea has planned an outing to ArtWerks, 445 Robert Parker Coffin Road, Long Grove, to paint ceramic pieces at 7:15 p.m. Sept. 5. A $10 flat fee per person will be charged to cover the cost of the kiln. The individual pieces range in price, with the average price around $15. There will be a variety of items to choose from: dreidels, mazzuzot, menorahs, etc. Refreshments will be served.

Space is limited; you must R.S.V.P. To reserve your space or for more information, leave a message for Serena Repsold, Sisterhood's vice president of programming, at the synagogue office at (847) 634-0777.

First Church of Christ, Scientist: The church is at 240 Park Place in Libertyville, which is across from National City Bank. Sunday services will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday School is held at the same hour for children and young people up to the age of 20.

Also, there is Wednesday midweek meetings at 7:30 p.m. Here attendants give gratitude for the help and blessings that their growing understanding of God has brought into their lives. All are welcome to attend services.

Fox Lake Baptist Church: The church at 27430 W. Nippersink Road, Ingleside, offers a contemporary worship service with a relevant message from the Bible at 10 a.m. Sunday. Justin Kron, a representative of Chosen People Ministries, will be the guest speaker at 10 a.m. Sunday.

Nursery is available as well as a Bible-based program for children ages kindergarten through sixth grade during the morning worship service.

High school youth (H2O) generally meet on Sunday evening at 6 p.m. Junior high students (CLAY) meet on Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m.

A men's group meets on Monday evenings at 7:30 p.m. There are various ministries for women throughout the year.

The church is affiliated with the Baptist General Conference. For information, call the church office at [847] 587-7722. Web site is at www.foxlakebaptistchurch.org.

Holy Cross Lutheran Church: The church, at 29700 N. St. Mary's Road, Libertyville, invites the community to a warehouse benefit sale from 9 am.-2 p.m. today. The sale, held in the church basement, will feature a variety of warehouse-closeout, new items such as china, serving pieces, kitchenware, accent pieces, stainless steel, casual and formal pieces.

All items will be steeply discounted and available for cash. Proceeds of the sale will benefit Holy Cross member, Autumn Hasbrouck, an infant who has had critical medical needs. Holy Cross is located on St. Mary's Road, just north of Route 176.

In addition to the benefit sale, donations will also be accepted. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Lake-Cook County Chapter and NW Lake County Chapter, have pledged matching funds up to $5,500. Additional information is available by calling (847) 367-4060 or www.holycrosschurch.org.

Immanuel Church: Immanuel Church, 2300 Dilleys Road in Gurnee, offers two identical worship services at 9 and 10:45 a.m. This week's message is titled "Mapping Our Future" given by Senior Pastor Joe Boerman.

Kids' World provides a safe and fun environment for children from birth through fifth grade during all services. Midweek evening ministries include J.A.M. (sixth- through eighth-grade students) and IMPACT (high school) on Wednesdays. Small groups for men meet on Tuesday mornings and women's Bible studies are available on Wednesday mornings. Call the church office at (847) 336-4800 for details.

Ivanhoe Congregational Church, United Church of Christ: Fun for kids and adults, food, music and crafts highlight the Ivanhoe Community Festival sponsored by the Ivanhoe Congregational Church Men's Club, Women's Guild and other volunteer church members Sunday. The free Craft Show is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the Chicken and Corn Roast begins at noon.

Held on the grounds of Ivanhoe Congregational Church, 21078 W Highway 176, Mundelein, a meal of roasted chicken, sweet corn, salads, roll and beverage will be served from noon to 5 p.m. donation of $12 for adults (advanced tickets are $10) and ½ price for children under 12 is requested for the meal. Children 3 and under are free. For advance tickets, call (847) 566-5204.

Kol Chaverim, a new post-denominational, participatory, egalitarian congregation serving the North Shore and Northwest suburbs, invites prospective members and their families to join them at regular Shabbat morning services and kiddush lunch, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1121 Lake-Cook Road, Suite D, Deerfield, throughout August, during the group's first new member season.

The congregation would appreciate advance notice at (847) 675-0860 so they can be prepared to welcome newcomers. To learn more, visit www.kolchaverim.org.

Lake Zurich Christian Assembly: The church at 330 S. Old Rand Road, is transforming with a new name, new team, and new lease on life. Pastor Steve Harmantas, who has been senior pastor of the nondenominational church for the last five years has brought together a "dream team" as LZCA has changed its name to Lakeview Community Church.

Mike Handler joins the church as co-pastor. His experience includes five years as a staff pastor at Northwest Assembly of God in Mount Prospect. In addition Mike brings with him his wife Erin, a LZHS graduate, and son Griffin.

Two additional staff positions have been hired as well. Mark Larson, a graduate of both Buffalo Grove High School and North Central University in Minneapolis, Minn., joins the team as the youth pastor, with his wife, Kara, a LZHS graduate. Matthew Slove, a youth sponsor from First Assembly in Kenosha, Wis., and graduate of Christian Life College, has been hired as the new children's pastor, he joins with his wife, Heidi, and their daughter Autumn.

Check out Lakeview Community Church at their Lakeview Live service Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Lord of Glory Lutheran Church (LCMS): The church is at 607 W. Belvidere Road (Route 120), Grayslake. Tom Osterndorf is pastor. Sunday traditional worship is at 8 a.m.; Sunday school and Bible class 9:20 a.m.; contemporary worship 10:30 a.m. (847) 548-5673. www.lordofglory.org.

Prairie Circle Unitarian Universalist Congregation: The sermon on Sunday will explore differences between people. This is a question that could be asked about evangelical Christians, people on the other side of the political spectrum from you or even that pesky neighbor down the block. PCUUC meets each Sunday at 9:15 a.m. in the Byron Colby Barn, 1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake, in the Prairie Crossing community. Children's liberal religious education for preschool through high school runs concurrent to the adult service. Child care for children up to 3 years old is available during the service.

Additional details, directions, and contacts are available at www.prairiecircleuuc.org, or call (847) 604-1908.

Saint Andrew's Lutheran Church: The church, at 10 S. Lake St., Mundelein, offers the following worship schedule Sept. 2-June 1: traditional service at 8:30 a.m.; contemporary service at 10:45 a.m.; and educational hour at 9:40 a.m. (847) 566-8081.

St. Lawrence Episcopal Church: The church will hold its second annual Lobster Boil Sept. 22. The 1¼ lb. lobsters are shipped directly from New England and arrive fresh that Saturday morning. You may order your lobsters either live or steamed. Lobsters may be picked up at St. Lawrence at 5, 5:30, 6, 6:30 or 7 p.m.

Lobsters must be pre-ordered and the cost is $20 per steamed lobster, $16 per live lobster, by check (in advance) payable to St. Lawrence Episcopal Church.

Order forms are available by calling the church office at (847) 362-2110 or on the church's Web site at www.stlawrencechurch.org. (Once on the Web site, click the "upcoming events" section.) Order forms are also available at the St. Lawrence booth at the Libertyville Farmer's Market each Thursday morning.

Proceeds from this event will benefit St. Lawrence Episcopal Church and its outreach ministries. St. Lawrence is at 125 W. Church St. in Libertyville.

fillin "What is the name of the event?"fillin "What is the venue and exact address?"•St. Lawrence Episcopal Church:in Libertyville extends an open invitation to hear firsthand what is happening in the Episcopal Church of Sudan and in our companion parish, St. Bartholomew. On Sept. 23, St. Lawrence will host Father Joseph Garang Atem, assistant to the bishop of the Diocese of Renk, Episcopal Church of Sudan, and principal of Renk Bible School.

Father Joseph will speak at the morning worship services at 7:30 and 9 a.m. and the adult form at 10:10 a.m. St. Lawrence will also host an afternoon reception from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Parish Hall.

St. Lawrence participates in the Diocese of Chicago's companion relationship with the Diocese of Renk in Sudan.

For information, call the church at (847) 362-2110 or visit www.stlawrencechurch.org. St. Lawrence is at 125 W. Church St. in Libertyville.

St. Matthew Lutheran Church: The church is at 24500 N. Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods. Women's Spiritual Growth Group presents "Loved By God," a Scripture-based Bible study by Liz Curtis Higgs.

This eight-week, thought-provoking video, workbook and discussion series is designed to draw members into the Word of God and experience his blessings by studying the lives of Jacob, Esau, Leah and Rachel.

Classes are open to all women from St. Matthew and the community and will meet Wednesday evenings from 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. in Krueger Hall Sept. 5 to Oct. 4. Fee is $25 for workbook and materials, payable on the first night of the class. Child care will be provided. For information, call (847) 438-7709, Scarlett Mankowsky at (847) 540-5501 or Kay Lattanzi at (847) 540-1155. Visit www.stmatts.net.

•Apocalypsis Jesu Christus: is a 30-session, in-depth study into the Book of Revelation. Lutheran Church Charities will host classes on Mondays starting Sept. 10 at 6 a.m. at the Harris Bank Building in downtown Palatine and at 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Quentin and Old McHenry roads in Hawthorn Woods. The course is also available to be taken solely on the Internet. Classes are non-denominational and are open to anyone regardless of church (or lack of) affiliation. You can find out more information or a location near you by going to www.WAUonline.org or by calling (866) 455-6466. If you have questions, contact Word Among Us at WordAmongUs@LutheranChurchCharities.org.

St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church: Beginning Sept. 1-2 the congregation will celebrate Masses at 4 and 6 p.m. Saturdays and 7, 9 and 11 a.m. Sundays at the church, 2101 E. Route 173, Antioch, a half-mile east of Route 45.

Weekday Masses will be at 8:30 a.m. Monday through Saturdays. Catholic holy days of obligation will be celebrated at 7 and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

For information, call the church office at (847) 395-3474 and speak with the pastor, the Rev. Fr. John A. Jamnicky.

Temple Chai: Members will participate in The Torah Mitzvah, a yearlong celebration of Torah creation and study. Each member will be invited to write a letter in the torah, guided by Neil Yerman, a renowned scribe, who has worked with congregations across the country. Yerman will guide participants, privately, as they dip a quill in ink and create a letter in the Torah.

This is a unique privilege for congregants to fulfill the very last, 613th Commandment of writing a Torah. It is also an opportunity for participants to learn how Torah has sustained the Jewish people throughout history as well as remember or honor someone special as they write their letter and honor this age old tradition.

The ceremony begins at Temple Chai at 10:30 a.m. Sunday with singing, dancing and a call to Torah. Following the celebration, congregants will begin to write the new Torah by pre-scheduling appointments with Yerman. The Torah Mitzvah will be celebrated by a year-long program of special events, services and educational opportunities, and will end on May 9 by sewing the last panel to the torah scroll during a final gala celebration.

Temple Chai, a Reform Jewish congregation, is led by Rabbi Stephen Hart, Rabbi Matthew Berger, Cantor Scott Simon and Executive Director, Larry Glickman.

The United Protestant Church of Grayslake: The church at 54 S. Whitney St., Grayslake, will offer Sundays at the Movies in August.

Contemporary movies and their themes will be discussed during 9:30 a.m. Sunday morning worship services. On. Sunday, a discussion of Disney's "The Lion King" will center on becoming who we are created to be.

The United Protestant Church of Grayslake is made up of two denominations: the United Methodist Church and the United Church of Christ. The Web site address is www.upcgl.org.

Summer 2007 worship services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sundays and 5 p.m. Saturdays. Christian education for all ages is at 8:15 a.m. on Sundays (through Sept. 2). Regular hours resume Sept. 9, with worship at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. Sundays with Christian education for all ages at 9:30. Childcare is provided. For information, call (847) 223-8131.

•The public is invited to attend a Christian music concert on Sept. 15 by Bryan Sirchio, an award-winning Christian singer/songwriter and recording artist from Madison, Wis. The 7 p.m. concert will be held in the sanctuary of the United Protestant Church of Grayslake, located at the corner of Park and Whitney in downtown Grayslake.

Sirchio's music is diverse in style, ranging from gentle congregational choruses to rousing upbeat material for teens, to fun interactive songs for young children. Admission is a suggested $5 free-will donation, however everyone will be admitted. To learn more about the artist, visit www.sirchio.com/. Sirchio will also participate in Sept. 10 worship services at UPC. For information, call (847) 223-8131.

First Church of Christ, Scientist: The church at 421 E. Main St., Barrington, offers an opportunity to share in blessings and gratitude on Wednesday evenings.

Beginning at 7:30 p.m. each Wednesday a hymn is sung, readings are given and then the meeting is open to the congregation to share how prayer and a trust in God has brought healing, wholeness and resolution to all kinds of challenges including addictions, health problems, relationship difficulties and employment needs. Plan to join in this healing hour.

Parking is at the rear of the church building, across from Wool Street Grill.