Our annual SHF Stronghold Retreat is right around the corner.  Below are some important reminders and the packing list:

Reminder #1.  Please arrive at the Church Narthex between 4:30-4:45 pm on Friday, February 10th.  The bus is leaving promptly at 5:00 pm.  We will be back at the church at 1:00 pm on Sunday, February 12th.

Reminder #2.  We will be eating pizza upon arrival at the Castle.  We will not be stopping for food on the way there.  Please plan accordingly.

Packing List:

What To Bring: Bible and notebook, clothes for inside and warm ones for outside, warm bedding, sleepwear, slippers or indoor shoes (remember the slivers!), coat or jacket, personal items and toiletries, and a musical instrument (if you want to be a part of worship).

What Not To Bring: Most handheld electrical devices, anything of great value, or anything harmful to yourself or others.  I-Pods and MP3’s are allowed but are only to be used during travel and alone time.

All 8^th graders are invited to join Rev. Millason at the Mobile Food Pantry on Saturday, January 21st.  We’ll have lots of fun serving our neighbors and getting to know one another.  Then, we’ll finish off the event by eating lunch at Viccino’s Pizza.  Please call Rev. Millason at 847-362-2174 to let her know you will be coming.  We will need 8^th grade parents to help provide transportation that day.

Don't miss out on a fun and exciting trip to East Bay Camp in Hudson, IL!  We'll get to spend all weekend, January 27th-29th, playing games, hanging out with friends, and worshipping!  Read the downloadable flyer for more information.

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Download the form, complete it, and turn it into the Main Office!

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Junior High Youth (6^th-8^th grade) are cordially invited to our Annual JHF Christmas Party, this Sunday, December 18^th, from 4:00-5:30 pm.  We will be meeting at the home of Rev. Amy Heinrich. 

Senior High Youth (9th-12th grade) are cordially invited to our Annual SHF Christmas Party, this Sunday, December 18^th, from 7:00-9:00 pm.  We will be meeting at the home of the Dunsings. 

White Elephant:    A gag gift, can be an unwanted gift that is rewrapped and redistributed.  Please note that there is a $5 limit to the cost of the gift.

Look for an e-mail and/or Facebook message with the addresses to each party posted. 

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Pastor Millason

Go ahead and register your Sr. High Student for the 2012 Youth Conference at Montreat.  It is a wonderful experience for your youth to worship God and study the Bible with over a 1,000 high schoolers from all over the country. Registration forms are located on this website under "Forms" and in the Youth Lounge and Main Office.

Our Senior Highs will be going on their 2011 retreat November 4th-6th.  Download the forms below, fill them out, and turn them into the Main Office at the church. 

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The_Presbytery_of_Chicago_Medical_Release_Form.pdf (72 KB)

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2011-2012_Presbytery_of_Chicago_Covenant.pdf (45 KB)

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2011-2012_Presbytery_of_Chicago_Covenant.pdf (45 KB)

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SH_Retreat_Flyer_2011.pdf (489 KB)

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We are already receiving applications for the 2012 Mission Trip to Enid, Oklahoma!  Forms can under the link to the right titled "Forms" and in both the Main Office and Youth Lounge of the church.  Go ahead and reserve your spot today!

Today we will be arriving back in Libertyville, and it is hard to believe that such an amazing trip will soon be over. We have had a great time and met so many wonderful people. Many of our residents were an inspiring example of true hospitality, giving daily hugs and words of affirmation to the crews. Most of the residents also demonstrated their appreciation through food; kids in our group were fed tacos, spaghetti, collard greens, hamburgers, hot dogs, Krispy Kreme donuts, and many other culinary delights while they worked at their sites. There was even one man, who although his own house wasn't being worked on, was so profoundly moved that he decided to buys sodas for everyone... all 350 of us. It is no surprise then that some of our adults have said that the citizens of Rocky Mount were the friendliest they have ever encountered.

But beyond their hospitality and generosity, the people of Rocky Mount have blessed us in other ways as well. Our youth heard stories of true forgiveness, saw people with prosthetic legs dance for joy, and witnessed both contentment and hope despite hard circumstances. I think I speak for everyone when I say that no words, no pictures can adequately portray how meaningful this trip was.

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