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Ash Wednesday Worship - Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 7:00PM
February 22 (Ash Wednesday) Words that Challenge - Luke 9:18-27
Theme: Jesus says whoever loses their life for him will save it.
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will be sharing music at our 9:00 and 10:15 Services on Sunday, February 26th. There will be a free will offering at both services. |
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They will be on sale from February 18 - March 4th!
Free Samples March 3 and 4th!
Distribution will take place on March 10th and 11th. |
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Getting together with members of Alleluia! is a great way to make new friends or deepen relationships, as well as extend your faith. Whether you are a member, or a visitor we welcome you to join us as we celebrate the joys of Christian Fellowship. Alleluia! hosts many fellowship events throughout the year, so you will be sure to find something for you and your entire family to enjoy! Keep watching the Newsletters and Bulletins for upcoming events and specific information.
We are always looking for extra helpers with these events, too! If you would like to help with any of them, or if you have any questions, contact our Fellowship Director, Tammy Roach at 630-904-3311 x311, or by email.
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| A! Men Valentine's Breakfast--February 12, 2012 (10:30am to 1:00pm):  The A! Men are cookin' again! Join us in welcoming our Little Blessings Families as we celebrate our extended family. This is a fun Valentine themed breakfast for the whole family.
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| Feed My Starving Children - Feed the Need! -- February 17-19, 2012Join us as we partner with Our Saviour's Lutheran Church to help children in need of assistance.
Feed My Starving Children is a non-profit Christian organization committed to feeding God’s children hungry in body and spirit. The approach is simple: children and adults hand-pack meals specifically formulated for malnourished children, and we ship the meals to nearly 70 countries around the world.
Clicking the picture will take you to the sign-up page where you can select a time during this event held between February 17-19, 2012.
When registering, please select "Join an existing group", then enter "Alleluia" as the group name.
Thank you for generously giving of your time. |
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| Little Lambs Spring Consignment Sale--March 15 - 17, 2012: A great opportunity to buy gently used children's clothes and toys at rock-bottom prices. For more information, please contact Laurie Cottrill at littlelambs@alleluialutheran.org.
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| Maundy Thursday-Seder Meal--April 5, 2012 (6:30pm):Seder, as the setting for Jesus' Last Supper, was the event Jesus chose to announce The New Covenant. Many of us have experienced part fo the Seder at Communion Sunday, but the entire ceremony can bring us a profound sense of meaning. Don't miss this very special experience. |
| A! Fundraising Gala--April 28, 2012 (6:30pm to 11:00pm):Replacing the Silent Auction, this new event is our biggest and most exciting fundraiser of the year. There will still be an exciting variety of auction items, but we are stepping it up to a more formal affair. |
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| Spring Scrap-n-Stamp--May 5, 2012:Join us for the semi-annual Scrap-N-Stamp event; more details to come. |
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| Summerfest--June 3, 2012 (11:30am to 3:00pm):So much fun for the whole family! The A!Men will be grilling and sponsoring the BBQ Grill-off, and the Kitchen Krew will be providing our wonderful desserts through their Spring Dessert Throw-down featuring Strawberry desserts. Pony rides, face painting, and a bounce house, along with the musical talents of our Alleluia! family will be centered around the Garden of Thanks as we celebrate our new members and welcome all! |
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| A!Men Chili Cook-off:Enhancing our Rally Day Celebration and Backpack Blessing, the men of Alleluia! are offering a Chili lunch. Come and try many varieties of homemade chili (if you dare), and vote on your favorite. The Kitchen Krew will be sponsoring a Fall Dessert Throw-down featuring apple desserts. Hotdogs will also be served. |
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| Ladies Night Out:Come shopping with your girlfriends; enjoy appetizers, drinks, and live entertainment, as well as non-stop raffle drawings throughout the entire night. |
| Trunk O' Treat: A spooktacular event including hayrack rides, Halloween activities, and Trunk O' Treating in the parking lot. Decorate the trunk of your car, and pass out candy to the Trick or Treaters.
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| Heritage Baking Day:Kids begging you to start your holiday baking? Bring your grade school children to this annual event where they will learn how to make a variety of age-appropriate goodies. Take home a holiday craft, a sampling of all of the cookies, and the recipes. |
| Advent Potlock:Prepare your heart for the season of Advent! Bring your favorite entree, side/salad, dessert and join us for an evening of food and a special advent craft for the whole family. |
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| Heritage Craft Faire: A traditional hand-crafted faire open to professional and amateur crafters. Homemade pastries, panini's, and soups served in the A! Bistro, live Christmas entertainment, and raffle items from our crafters make this a craft faire you will not want to miss. Good Will Donations being accepted for entry.
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| A! Men Pancake Breakfast: It's the men's turn to cook! Join us for a fun Christmas themed breakfast for the whole family. Santa and his elves will be joining us again this year. Ho, Ho, Ho
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| A! Winter Carnival: Includes Traditional Carnival Games for kids of ALL ages: everything from Bozo Buckets to the Quarterback Toss, Candy Bar Bingo, Races and Competitions, and the Fish Bowl Game, where you can take home a fish. There will also be a bounce house, a cupcake walk and bake sale, and more. All activities require a minimum of 2 tickets to participate (4 tix/$1); pre-buy in the Alleluia! Bookstore for a discounted deal (5 tix/$1). Carnival Concessions (pizza, hotdogs, popcorn, cotton candy) available for purchase. |
| Women's Retreat:This off-campus weekend get-a-way is a perfect time for adult women of all ages to come together for a weekend of fun, food, and reflection as you strengthen relationships and grow in faith. This year's retreat will be at the Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort in Bloomingdale.
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