Phone: 773.267.1666 www.iplc.org IPLC Office office@iplc.org

SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE 9:30 Worship 10:30 Coffee time

STAFF Rev. Erin Bouman pastorbouman@iplc.org Dawn Benson Church Secretary/Bookkeeper bookkeeperdawn1@gmail.com Roger Bingaman Dir. Of Music/Office Manager/

Tidings Editor music@iplc.org Phil Bole Custodian: custodian@iplc.org Dwan Buetow Praise Coordinator dwan@iplc.org Chris Richard Director of Ensemble cnprichard@aol.com Darcie Wadycki darcie51@aol.com Nancy Hall ngh65@yahoo.com Co-volunteer Sunday School

Coordinators

CONGREGATIONAL COUNCIL Eleanor Barrett Phil Bole Sarah Clausen Sue Geisler Jan Glure Nancy Hall David Heidorn Eleanor Kepp Richard Koehler Holly Lundquist Bill Sherlock Lee Stein Sandra Stumme Darcie Wadycki

COUNCIL PERSON EMERITUS Lloyd DaMask Gordon Johnson Sharon Iverson Richard Wielock

Tidings from Irving Park Lutheran Church June 2016, Volume 43, chapter 6

Greetings, Favored One! by Pastor Erin Bouman

Calendar-wise, we’re about as far from the angel’s announcement to Mary as

we could be. It’s about mid-December when we usually think about the angel Gabriel, being sent by God, to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin, who was engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the angel said to her, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.” (Luke 2:26-28)

Even though it’s only early June, that greeting is on my mind, because we’ve

been thinking more intentionally about how we greet people who come in our church doors. Summer is, in fact, a great time to think about this. Worship attendance may dip, with regulars away on vacation, and choral and educational ministries taking a break, but summer is also a time when visitors can be more likely to stop by. Maybe they are checking out a different church, maybe they have recently moved to the area, maybe they are here on vacation. They all deserve a greeting. (Regular worshipers do, too!)

Certain people volunteer or agree to be a greeter, and are assigned or sub in for

specific weeks. Many thanks if you are one of them. Even if you are not an official greeter, however, you can participate in and support this ministry—as so many people here do. I recently read an article on greeting, which had these helpful tips:

Greet people in the parking lot, or outside the church doors. You don’t have to wait until they cross the threshold, and you can help them cross the threshold: hold the doors open for them, especially if they have mobility issues or strollers.

Say to visitors, “Welcome, good to see you here today.” You don’t need to say much more, especially if it is someone you have never seen before. Many times guests are cautious and prefer anonymity.

During the sharing of the Peace, make a point of greeting people sitting in the pews near you, especially if they are new. The Peace can be an awkward time for visitors. You don’t need to have a full conversation with them. (That’s not the point of sharing the Peace, after all...)

During communion, if a visitor seems uncertain, explain or model what to do.

If a guest seems interested in chatting, especially if they linger after worship, introduce yourself. Ask for their name, too. Note the ways they can get more information: point out the “Welcome” cards in the pews, or the Welcome Brochure on the narthex table, the contact info in the bulletin.

Be aware that guests usually leave the building soon after the service ends, so spend the first few minutes after the benediction speaking with someone you don’t know, and then catch up with people you do know.

Unlike Gabriel, our greetings don’t include telling people that they are

pregnant. (Isn’t that a relief?) Still, greeting someone well—warmly, but not cloyingly—can be a way to share God’s favor, can convey to them that the Lord is with them, can open them up to the movement of the Spirit in them. There’s something absolutely angelic about that.

Erin & Tim Bouman, Glenn & Miiri Kotche, Lori Johnson, Light Opera Works, North Shore Distillery, Dorene & Michael Jordan and Community Tavern. An Evening with Frieda Lee raised $5,700 for Carlson Community Services’ neighborhood programs. A 501(c)(3) non-profit, Carlson has three programs, the Irving Park Fine Arts Series, The Magic After-School Place after-school program and Three Brother Community Garden. For

more information visit www.carlsoncommunityservices.org or contact Liz Mills at 773.398.6766. Exercise Your Right to Garden at Three Brothers Garden!

Winter is over and Three Brothers Garden is waiting for you! The garden is a “pantry” garden, which means all

vegetables grown in the garden are donated to Irving Park Food Pantry. Last year, 828 lbs. of vegetables were harvested for the food pantry. Gardeners of all experience levels are welcome. If you’re a novice, we’ll show you how to plant, maintain and harvest. Students in need of service hours find working in the garden with other teens fun and rewarding.

The garden is located at 4107 N. Pulaski Rd., next to the Irving Park Lutheran Church parking lot. Tuesday night harvests will begin in mid-to-late June. To be added to the list to receive announcements about our harvest and work days, e-mail Liz Mills

at lizmills@carlsoncommunityservices.org, or visit carlsoncommunityservices.org. Join us and get growing!

Carlson Community Services—An Evening with Frieda Lee Wows, Raises Funds for Carlson Programs

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Chicago jazz legend Frieda Lee and her band captivated an audience of 160 people at the Irish American Heritage Center on April 30th for the benefit of Carlson Community Services. Elegantly set in the Center’s Erin Room, Frieda and her band performed two hours of music to a rapt crowd, inspiring occasional cheek-to-cheek dancing.

Irving Park Fine Arts artistic director Roger Bingaman served as the Master of Ceremonies for the

The Greenslade’s celebrate their anniversary.

The Lundquist’s and the Hamilton’s with Friends.

evening. Now in its 21st season, the Fine Arts classical music concert series is one of Carlson’s three programs.

Carlson would like to thank the following sponsors for their financial support of the event. Platinum Sponsors: Anonymous, Irish American Heritage Center. Gold Sponsor: Joe & Ginia Jahrke. Silver Sponsor: 45th Ward Alderman John Arena. Supporters: The Winebow Group for donated wine, 39th Ward Democratic Committeeman Robert Murphy, 39th Ward Alderman Margaret Laurino. And especially Frieda Lee for donating her services.

We would also like to thank our Silent Auction donors for their wonderful donations. The Cabin at Old Irving, Christopher Richard & Roger Bingaman, Sarah Steedman,

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Gentle Yoga Classes Offered at Church: Wednesday Evenings 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the Chapel beginning in June. This gentle chair yoga class incorporates mindfulness and meditation. The chair yoga class is practiced sitting in a chair or standing near a chair using it as a prop. For those who have more strength and flexibility, they are welcome to explore some of the poses on a yoga mat. This class is designed for seniors or anyone wanting a slower paced exercise program. The classes explore poses that can improve posture, flexibility, strength, breathing and mood, and can be beneficial in reducing stress. Teacher Janet Misbach was in her early 50s when she first started taking yoga classes as a means of incorporating more exercise into her life. In her desire to share yoga with others her age or older, she completed a 200 hour yoga teacher training program in 2013. In 2015, she completed a chair yoga certification program and a mood management yoga certification program. Janet is registered with Yoga Alliance, a national credentialing organization for the yoga community. Participants are requested to contribute $10 per session, a portion of which goes to the church. For more information and to let Janet know you will attend the classes: jgmisbach@gmail.com Magic Mushroom Children’s Summer Program: Enrollment Open! This year this popular , affordable, creative summer enrichment opportunity will be held August 1-26, with full or half day options for children 3 years old through 6th grade. Attend for 1, 2, 3 or all 4 weeks, paying for only the time your child is there. Explore the incredible world God created through weekly themes like Quest, Discovery, and Uniqueness. For more information, go to ww.iplc.org and click on the mushroom, or contact Rachel at mapdirector@carlsoncommunityservices.org Support Magic Mushroom on Father’s Day! Consider making a donation to Magic Mushroom Summer Program on Father’s Day. Magic Mushroom serves children from all over the neighborhood, and we are excited about our new director and new design this year. Give in celebration -- Magic Mushroom envelopes are in the pews. Summer Worship Schedule: 9:30 am From Memorial Day weekend (Sunday, May 29h through Labor Day weekend worship is at 9:30 am on Sundays. Summer Fellowship AFTER Worship: Treats in Victory Hall, or Outside? Help Host With an ear lier worship time in the summer (9:30 am), we have treats and fellowship afterwards. Stick around after worship this summer - and consider signing up to be a host. Creativity is welcome: popsicles on 4th of July weekend? Scones in the community garden? Ice cream social in front of the church? Feel free to mix up the location and the menu (we’ll always make the coffee for you.) The summer coffee time sign up on the sheet is hanging on the bulletin board in Victory Hall, or you may contact Lee Stein (312) 608-1465 or leesstein@gmail.com

Historically Speaking Around IPLC

Geah Escobedo and Franklin Lurie were confirmed in May.

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So what were you or your friends doing 80 years ago this month? We know what one IPLC member and everybody’s friend was doing on June 14, 1936. Our own Betty Fridlund was rolling up her sleeves, flexing her muscles and getting ready to take part in the groundbreaking service for the brand new Irving Park Lutheran Church Educational Building. Betty, 15, was one of several members of the congregation invited to take part in the ceremony. She proudly represented the younger generation of IPLC members as she took her turn with the ceremonial shovel, donated by Oscar Fisher and chrome-plated by Victor Rosencrantz. The groundbreaking service on Flag Day took place after two worship services, the first officiated by the Rev. Philip Thelander. Pastor Joshua Oden led the second service. As reported in the Tidings in 1936, the church was filled to capacity, with children and young people crowding the balcony during the second service. After the services, an “orderly procession” took place as a huge crowd marched to the future site of the Educational Building. Six founders of the church strolled across the intersection of Belle Plaine and Harding with other church leaders and members of the congregation. Little Robert Andrews carried the shovel across the street, escorted by Boy Scouts toting American flags. A platform was constructed on the southeast corner. Flags adorned the platform and were strung between the trees. Band music accompanied the Chorus-Choir, augmented by an amplifying system installed by Henry Magnuson and J. Vern Fridlund, Betty’s father. Pastor Oden, about to begin his 28th year at IPLC, led the congregation in the groundbreaking service on what was described as a beautiful day with comfortable temperatures. Pastor Oden’s son, Joshua Oden Jr. (known as “Sonny” to his many friends), was the “official photographer” for the day. After a series of prayers, it was time to turn the shovel. For the record, Einar Carlson turned the first shovel on behalf of the Sunday School children as the congregation sang “How Firm a Foundation.” Betty Fridlund was the 50th of 79 people to take her turn with the shovel. The plan was to lay the Educational Building cornerstone on Aug. 9, and the church hoped to dedicate the new building during Thanksgiving week.

IPLC raised a total of $1,679.07 for Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services during the Lenten Season. This last week we received a letter of thanks from Paul Erbes at LIRS. He said, “thank you so much for supporting the ministry of LIRS. Your generous spirit that provided the two gifts (Sunday School and Miriam Circle) from Irving Park Lutheran Church is greatly appreciated. “ If you would like to learn more about the work of LIRS you can go to their web site LIRS.org. They continue to struggle with the large influx of refugees into Turkey and Europe.

The Sunday School finished off their year on May 22nd with a special day of singing, playing and eating. During the Sunday School hour the children had a game day in the gym which concluded with a buffet of foods mentioned in the Bible. Then on church where the children sang "Whose is that Knocking on My Door" and Attendance awards were given to Ruth Bouman, Garrett Brodersen, Geo Monroe (perfect attendance); John Bouman (one absence); Gunnar Wojtkiewicz (4 absences); Jessie Bowers, Allie Siffring, Kate Siffring and Emma Stumme (5 absences). Some of the confirmation students received recognition for their

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