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SECTION 2 - PAGE •-PLUNDEALER -FRIDAY, JUNE 1 Church 91 Jewish synagogue serves needs of many McHenry County resident By Joanne Springman Plaindealer newt service The McHenry County Jewish Congregation really got its start as a formal organization when a group of wives from Jewish couples in the area had lunch one day in 1978. "They were talking about the fact that the closest synagogue was in Elgin," said Stewart Bailenson of Woodstock, a member of the congregation, "and they said, 'Let's start our own synagogue.'M So the wives, including Carol Bailenson, told their husbands and six or seven couples sub­ sequently got together and decided to start holding religious services. Most of those couples were members of the synagogufe in Elgin and had children who attended religious classes there. In fall 1978, in an office building in Woodstock, Bailenson conducted the first regular Friday evening service, attended by about 20 people. Bailenson said news about the services was spread by word-of- mouth. "The main problem was how to find and notify Jewish people in the county," he said. "We Son of pastor in concert David Conklin, son of Pastor and Mrs. Merle Conklin, will present a concert of sacred music and sharing at the Wonder Lake Bible Church this Sunday, July 1, at the 6 p.m. evening service. Dave is minister of youth and music at a Chicago church. He received his Bachelor of Sacred Music degree at Moody Bible Institute and the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago. His concert will present a balance of music that will lead to challenge and worship. Also, this Sunday morning, Pastor Conklin will begin a series of new messages entitled, "Building Up One Another," with the first message, "Members of One Another." Communion will be at the conclusion of the 10:50 a.m. worship service. There will be no 8:20 a.m. service as this is Family Sunday. Pastor Conklin is teaching the junior high and high school Sunday School classes in a Christian Truth class, preparatory to their par­ ticipation in believer's baptism and church membership. The Sunday School hour meets at 9:90 a.m. each Sunday, and there are classes for all Hie public is invited to any of the services at the church, which is located at 7501 Howe Rd., Wonder Lake. Members and friends of the church are asked to remember that the Sunday School picnic is to be held this Saturday, June 30, beginning with games and a hayride at 3:30 p.m., a meal served at 4:45, departmental games at 5:15 and program at 6. Everyone is invited. Children perform at service Almost 300 children and staff members met daily at Shephefd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 404 N. Green St., McHenry, in the Daily Vacation Bible School program. The students will perform Sunday, July 1, at tW 8:30 a.m. worship service, presenting music selections they learned at the school. During the r- week4ong program, the students studied parables of Jesus and how they apply to life. In addition to discussion times, there were opportunities to work with crafts, enjoy recreation and participate in opening devotionals. Participating as staff members this year were Birdie Bergdahl, Shirley Humann, Karen Gibbs, Chris Lawson, Betty Thompson, Glad Weyland, Sharon Caulfield, Flynn Tiffany, Karen Lubing, Roberta Denley, Julie Perley, Linda Kath, Karen I POOLS N STUFF E V E R Y T H I N G Y O U N E E D POOLS-SPAS-SAUNAS U.P.S. A D.N.L. DROP OFF STATION HOURS MON-FRI 10-9 SAT * SUN 10 5 8 1 5 4 5 9 0 5 0 0 C R Y S T A L L A K E P L A Z A t\t* 0** Woiids IAuto AppiMiancp Special ists ASSOCIATE • DEALER • PRESERVE-A-SHINE SEALS & PROTECTS NEVER WAX AGAIN • HAND WAiH . VINYL ROOFS RESTORED • PAINT SEALANT AND TREATED • BUFF WAX • LEATHER A VINYL • BUFF OUT TREATMENT • PAINT T0UCH-UPS . 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A rabbi and his wife came from Chicago on Sundays to instruct the children. In addition, membership grew to 20 or 25 families from all across McHenry County. Finally, in June 1961, the membership financed the acquisition of a former grade school building on three acres of land at 8617 Ridgefield Road in Ridgefield, where the synagogue is located today. "It's a beautiful piece of property, and the building is just what we were looking for," Bailenson said. Moving to the new site in July 1981, a "very active mem­ bership" of about 60 families began to hold religious services on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings, plus holiday services. The religious classes for children on Sundays also were relocated to the site. Rabbi Charles Knobloch and some teaching assistants came from Chicago on Sundays to conduct the classes for children ages 4-13. Then, about a year ago, Rabbi Morris Greenfield of Elgin, who had previously served the group, officially became their rabbi. He com­ mutes from his home in Elgin to conduct services on Fridays and Saturdays. He also conducts classes for children and adults on Sundays. About three months ago, a B'nai Brith Youth Organization was formed and 15 teenagers and their president, Yael Vodovotz of Crystal Lake, meet twice a month for athletic and other social events. "Things have really worked out tremendously," Bailenson said, "and it's been a very rewarding experience, especially for the people who started it all." The congregation's calendar now is comprised of a variety of events year-round, including a party for children during the eight-day Chanukah holiday in December, a Purim carnival and religious ceremony in March, bar (for boys) and bat (for girls) mitzvahs. There are social activities, like a family picnic in May, and fundraising events, like an auction, which also was held in May. About 135 people attended the congregation's last Seder Passover dinner. "It seems like every week I get a call from someone who didn't know there was a synagogue in McHenry County and who wants to become a member or send their children to religious classes," Bavftjoson said. "People are very ha^V to have a place here to find apier Jewish people." %:ot USING ALL FRESH & NATURAL I INGREDIENTS ASSURES YOUfl Leake, Sue Jordan, Betty Pagett, Marjorie Leary, Marcy Busse, Brenda Giacomin, Michelle Mauer, Sharon Han­ son, Wendy Hanson, Edna Pearson and Margie Bjorkman. 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