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McHenry Plaindealer (McHenry, IL), 27 Apr 1984, p. 30

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SECTION 2 - PAGE 6 - PLA1NPEALER - FRIDAY, APRIL 27, 1984 following the «| Church Singing group slated for Sunday concert in McHenry Film dealing with illness, death to be shown at church At 7 p.m., Monday, April 30, the film "Until I Die", by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, will be shown at Faith Presbyterian Church. The award-winning film, produced by Channel 11 in Chicago, is a profound lesson for the living. Dr. Ross, a pioneer in relating to the terminally ill, brings understanding and sensitivity to a subject that has long been shrouded in silence. The film brings death out of the darkness and shows how, with quiet grace, the human spirit can cope with a difficult time. T" Faith Church is located at the corner of Lincoln and Chapel Hill Roads in McHenry, across from the drive-in theatre. The film is presented as a service to the community and there will be no admission charge. Lecture series on faith to begin at Church of Christ The Crystal Lake Church of Christ will have a special series of lessions beginning Sunday morning, April 29, and con­ tinuing through Wednesday night, May 2. The lessons will be on the theme "Fundamentals of the Faith" and will deal with the subjects of the existence of God, the inspiration of the Bible, and the deity of Christ. All lessons will be delivered at the church building, 401N. Oak St., one half block north of Highway 176 in Crystal Lake. The speaker for the lessons will be Hugo McCord, professor of Biblical languages and for­ mer vice-president of Oklahoma Christian College. McCord is well-known in the church today for his preaching ability and his scholarly articles on Bible Subjects. He is the author of 13 books; his latest book entitled "Fifty Years of Lectures." The lessons will be at 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday and each evening Monday through Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. McCord will be available after each service to meet privately with anyone who may have further questions about the lesson. His wife, Lois McCord, will addresss the Christian ladies in the area on Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. * The Church of Christ is non- denominational, and members of other religious groups are invited to attend. There will be no charge for any of the lessons. For further information, call Raymond T. Exum, regular minister for the church, at 459- 4160 or 455-3796, "Tell the World," a choral group of young people, will present a musical program at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 29 at the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church located at 404 N. Green St. McHenry. Rev. Roger W. Schneider, stated that the group consists of approximately 40 young men and women from high school through college age. They perform contemporary and traditional Christian music with professional taped ac- companyment. "Tell The World" was organized in August, 1980, under the sponsorship of the Evangelical Free Church of Wauconda, to provide an op- * portunity for young people to express their Christian beliefs in song. The group is directed by Walt Martin of Island Lake. Martin has been involved in church music and barbershop quartet music since his own high school years. He is a graduate of Valparaiso University and the University of Illinois. His wife, Miriam, a Wheaton College graduate, assisted in organizing Tell the World and continues to "TELL THE WORLD" help manage the group. The concert on April 29 is open to the public. There will be no admission charge. A free will offering will be taken. The Rev. Schneider welcomes all people from the area to attend. For further information contact Kim Rehfeldt, 404 N. Green St., or call 385-4030. cf Youth group activities announced at Alliance Church groundbreaking set At a recent congregational meeting, the Fox Valley Christian Reformed Church of Crystal Lake decided to enter a church building program. Groundbreaking is scheduled for some time in 1985. The building site will be the church's recently-purchased 11 acres of land located on Route 176, about one and a half miles west of the intersection of Route 14. The church began as a church planting ministry in October of 1980, and since that time has experienced rapid and steady growth. According to a spokesperson, the church is outgrowing its current rented facilities at North Elementary School. "We feel that having our own facilities is crucial in order for us to keep growing and to keep developing and expanding our ministries to the com­ munity." On Friday, April 20, the Alliance Church Youth Group spent a night of fun and exercise at - the Supreme Courts Raquetball Club in Crystal Lake. About 25 members par­ ticipated in valley ball, basketball and raquetball, as well as enjoyed the rest of the facilities. The Alliance Youth Group meets several times each month with the purpose of Christian youth fellowship. Activities in the past have included retreats, camping, swimming, concerts and canoe trips. Club president, Mike Schnaebele, cordially invites all teenage youth in the McHenry area to attend and enjoy the fellowship. Call 385- 1519 for more information on future activities. This Saturday, April 28, there will be a kid's luncheon at the Alliance. Kids ages five to 12 are invited for food, fun and games, songs and "Kids Stuff. "The cost is 50 cents and the activities begin at noon. On Sunday, April 29, David Craig, associate pastor, will be speaking at the morning ser­ vice. Craig's message will center on James Chapter 1, the development of sin. At the evening service, Jim Bohl will be the guest speaker. The public is invited to attend. Sunday School for all ages starts at 9:45 a.m. with the morning worship service following immediately at 11 a.m. The evening service begins at 7 p.m. Ladies prayer group hears presentation by missionaries Paper drive scheduled at church There will be a paper drive on Sundays, April 29 and May 6 from 7:15 a.m. until noon in the back parking lot at Zion Lutheran Church, located at 4206 W. Elm (Route 120 near Jewel). The drive is sponsored by A.A.L., a Christian-oriented, helping hands service organization within the church. Participants are asked to donate only newspaper, no books, cardboard, or magazines. "Declare His Love" was the theme of the Spring Missionary Rally for the Women's Missionary Prayer Fellowship, attended by the women of the Alliance Church, 3815 W. Bull Valley Rd., McHenry April 14. The theme was carried out by nine missionaries representing as many foreign countries. Sharon Kendall, missionary to Indonesia, presented a challenging message to the ladies, relative to their par­ ticipation in missionary work. Other missionaries presented dramatic skits which graphically portrayed their daily experiences in ministry in foreign lands. Janice Greenfield, missionary appointee, also shared ex­ periences in preparation for missionary work. Missionary endeavor is also supported locally by the ladies in the planting of extension churches throughout the mid­ west area. Mrs. Ruth Schuch, extension pastor's wife from Hyde Park, presented that aspect of the work. The ladies of the Alliance Church support missionaries around the world with daily prayers as well as providing clothing, blankets and needed household articles. Mrs. Marge Hansen, local president of the WtifngfTs Missionary Prayer Fellowship, leads the local group in many activities calculated to challenge women to a vision for the presentation of Christ throughout the world. 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"Building Families That Last" is "nuts D R . D O B B I N S and bolts" teaching as can be seen by the individual titles of each Jilm: Love and Affection parts 1 and 2 , C o o p e r a t i o n , Communication, D i s c i p l i n e a n d Forgiveness. The film series will be presented by Maranatha Assembly of God starting at 6 p.m., Sunday, April 29 and continuing six consecutive Sunday evenings. P%6tor Larry Thompson invites the public to attend. A free Swill offering will be taken. "Families must be strong if our church and our nation are to be strong. The w e a k e n i n g o f families in this nation must be reversed. I b e l i e v e t h i t f f i l m series will effectively meet this challange," concluded the Rev. Thompson. Maranatha Assembly of God meets at 1309 Court St. in McHenry. For further information, call 815-344-0557. HONDA. 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