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HMTION 2-PAGEt- PLA1NDEALER- FRIDAY. DECEMBER 2.1M3 following the • Cnurcn Mortgage burning rite at Wonder Lake Bible church Jews to celebrate Chanukah this week V*. The 28-year-old congregation of the Winder Lake Bible Church will celebrate another milestone Sunday, Dec. 4. A full day of activity will culminate at 2 p.m. with a Mortgage Burning Service. The independent Bible Church, which had its begin­ nings as a Sunday School in a private residence, has come to maturity. For the special day there will be no 8:20 a.m. worship service and no evening Bible fellowship hour. The day will begin with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. with classes for all ages. There will be a worship service at 10:50 a.m., followed by a potluck lunch at noon. The special service will begin at 2 p.m. The Rev. Richard N. Wright, former pastor, will speak on "God's Faithfulness In The Past " and Pastor Merle D. Conklin will speak on "God's Faith­ fulness In The Future." Along with the burning of the mor­ tgage, the new missionary roster, the new choir robes, and the new storm windows and insulation will be dedicated. Pastor Wright will show pictures from the earlier days of the church. Soloist for the oc­ casion will be Linda Farris. Special guests will be charter members. The Wonder Lake Bible Church is located at 7501 Howe Road at the north end of Wonder Lake. Jews worldwide, as well as in McHenry County, will celebrate Chanukah from Dec. 1 through Dec. 8. Chanukah is the Hebrew word for "dedication". This observance has been traditionally known as "The Feast of Dedication" or "The Feast of Lights". All traditions have an origin and Chanukah is rich in history. In the 2nd century B.C.E. the Jews in Judea. were being persecuted by Antiochus IV, a Greek despot. The Jews said Antiochus IV aimed to end the religious and cultural separatism of the Jews and bring Judea into his Hellenic empire. He used cruel methods Do-it-yourself Messiah The Xerox 2830 Copier.... It's Just The Right Sizes! Now you can have ja versatile copier '?"> that is fast, efficient, and inexpensive. Plus * Copies in just the right sizes! At McHenry County Office Machines We can show you many new Xerox Copiers as low as $1795.00 815-459 1226 93 GRANT STREET CRYSTAL LAKE, ILLINOIS 60014 Authorized Xerox Copier Sales Agent XEROX. McHenry County Office Machines, inc. On Friday, Dec. 16, at 8 p.m., the Norris Cultural Arts Center in St. Charles will present Handel's "Do-It-Yourself" Messiah with Margaret Hillis conducting the Elgin Symphony Orchestra. Vocal scores will be available to purchase at the box office. Four soloists will appear witn the Elgin Symphony Orchestra in the Messiah: Mezzo-soprano Cynthia Anderson, soprano Ruth Ann Bishop, tenor Thomas FESTIVAL The senior choir of the Evangelical Free Church of Crystal Lake will present the annual "Festival of Lessons and Carols" Sunday evening, Dec. 4, at 6:30 p.m. Assisting the choir will be a brass and percussion ensemble, Marland Goll, organist, Marty Cender, pianist and soloists from the choir. The church is located at 290 W. CrystaliLake Avenue. There is no charge for this concert although a free-well offering will be received. Dymit and Herbert Wittges, bass. In the Do-It-Yourself Messiah, the audience participates, joining in on the chorus with the soloists. Musical scores may be purchased if those participating do not have their own. There will be a section set aside in the balcony area for patrons who only want to listen and not participate. Reservations may be made by calling 584-7200. GIVE CANTATA , "Sing and Rejoice", a Christmas cantata by Robert W. Thygerson, is the thrust at the choir rehearsals at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 401 St. John's Road, Woodstock. Members of the senior choir, junior choir, angel choir and the "Bells of Glory" handbell choir are working hard at their rehearsals so they can present this beautiful cantata to the public Sunday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. , to force them to reject their gods and convert to the polytheistic religion of the Greeks. A small band of dedicated Jews, under the brillant leadership of Judah the Mac- cabee, fought courageously against overwhelming odds. In 168 B.C.E., after three years, the "Macabees" won their stnigle. Highlighting their victory was the recapture of Jerusalem and the Holy Temple. Hie Temple was cleansed of pagan defilement and rededicated to God. After the Temple was recovered," there was only enough oil to light the lamp for one day. But a miracle allowed the oil to keep the lamp lit for 8 days, as new oil was sought. In commemoration of these stirring events, Judah Mac- r cabee decreed that on the same day every year thereafter, Jews • are to celebrate Chanukah. To Jew and non-Jew alike, the ! •./ moral of Chanukah is that there exists no power on earth able to M crush the free, aspiring spirit of; man, fit: Locally, the Sunday School efc-., the McHenry County Jewish :n Congregation will celebrates! Chanukah by presenting plays,- song and dance to friends and;:- family on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 10 » a.m. In addition, members of the Lubavich community will entertain. In their homes, Jewish families will exchange gifts and light a candle at each nightfall during the eight-day - observance. • . Advent wreath Christmas observance The time for Advent Wreaths is once again at hand. This year Nov. 27 the first Sunday of Advent, when many families light, one upright candle in a green wreath on the center of Sunday's dinner table. From one candle burned on Nov. 27, two on Dec. 4, three on the eleventh, these families will burn the traditional four candles Dec. 18. Seven days before Christmas. All these ob­ servances are a reminder of the coming of the major ec- i clesiastical event of the Christian calendar. The Advent Wreath has • become a colorful and happy • means of remembering and ! preparing for Christmas in ; advance, and brings cheerful ; and Christian thoughts to the ; dining room of millions of famil ies for weeks pr ior to ' Christmas. I' SENIOR CITIZEN'S CORNER# HELPFUL DEAS FOR SUCCESSFUL RETMEHENT Retirement Bergner's Baby Registry An idea whose time has come! Just come in and select what Baby will need. When you regis­ ter, we'll give you a complimentary Oneida baby spoon. And later we'll help your friends and relatives choose the perfect gift from your Registry. Come see us soon! (312) 424-9100 C/UjhJV ̂ ~ f ' , Spring Hill Mall We should, perhaps, coin a better word. Retirement implies a pulling back, a giv­ ing up. There may be too much finality in the word. Retired. Done. Finished. Over. Retirement means differ­ ent things to different peo­ ple. It is eagerly awaited by some, dreadfully feared by others. In any event, it comes sooner or later, by reason of age or health. People face up to retire­ ment in different ways. For some, emphasis is on relaxa­ tion and the main turn is to­ ward an easier pace of Jifev Others are Inclined more, to expand their inter­ ests, to explore new avenues, to be adventurous. Successful retirement isn't quitting, nor is it the end of the road.. It is a change in di*< . rection. %; In a sense, retirement is a ; test of one's maturity. &' most precious gift--unoblf*; gated time--is suddenly fredte: ly bestowed. This is time that*' may be used to do the things we've always wanted to do, to try the things we have never tried or to simply relax and make a more casual examin- : ation of the world we have al­ ways been too busy to ob­ serve, investigate and under­ stand. Some who enter retirement i their will may consid£* make it so. Others1 nize retirement for what it I --an open door. SHEPHERD of the HILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH 404 N. Green St. Re*. Roger W. Schneider Phone 385-7786 or 385-4030 Sunday Church 8:30 & 10:45 Sunday School 9:15 Nursery Service* Available WONDER LAKE BIBLE CHURCH Phone: 728-0422 or 728-1687 7501 Howe Dr. Wonder Lake, III Merle D. Conklin, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:50 am Prayer Hour - Wed 7:30 p.m. ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (Missouri Synod) 4206 W. Waukegan Rd. (Rt. 120) Rev. Hermann F. Graef 385-0859 385-1616 Sunday Worship 7:45 & 10:30 Nursery Services at 10:30 Education for Eternity, Sunday School Children & Youth 9:00 a.m. McHENRY COUNTY FRIENDS MEETING (QUAKER) 1 st & 3rd Sunday 11:00 a.m. For information call 385-8512 or 312-683-3840 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY Lincoln Rd & Eastwood Lane Sunday Service & Sunday School 10:30 Wed. 8p.m. Reading Room Tues & Thurs 2-4 Saturday 11-12 Noon ALLIANCE BIBLE CHURCH 3815 W. Bull Valley Rd. Rev. Gerald Robertson Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Choir Practice 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study ^a^HPrajeM^3^jm^^ ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH JOHNSBURG Rev. LeoBartel, Pastor Rectory Phone: 385-1477 Sat. Eve. Mass 5:30 p.m. Fulfills Sun. Obligation Sun. Masses 7, 9 & 11 a.m. Weekdays 7:30 & 9. Sat 8 a.m. doin Us InWnshlp IN THE CHURCH OF YOUR CHOICE THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH OF ALL SAINTS 312-587-7727 (Office) 312-497-4527 (Pastor's Office) Rev. J. W. Hughes, III Sunday Schedule: Worship Services 8:1 5 & 10:30 am Sunday School 9:1 5 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 4918 E. Wonder Lake Rd. Wonder Lake, Illinois Phone: 728-1091 Pastor - Dennis Shaw Sunday Worship 1 1 a.m. Bible Study 10 a.m. Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study 7 p.m. MARANATHA ASSEMBLY OF GQD__ (Charismatic/Pentecostal) Pastor Lawrence Thompson 1309 Court St. 344-0557 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wed. Family Nite 7:00 p.m. Thu^^foutjWjO^jj^^^^ 4 ' '• 'w- •fi #K>- * \ «•••,•/• f, - .... 3 "• r . 1 ' Mil 0$mm x< CHAIN O'LAKES VANGELICAL CONVENANT CHURC 4815 N. WilmotRd. MOUNT HOPE UNITED METHODIST 1015 W. Broadway. Pistakee Highlands Church Phone 312-497-3805 Linda Misewicz.Perconte, Pastor Personage (312) 497-3024 Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. PEM£OSTApCH0I$?rr OF GOD 4010 Westwood Dr.. Wonder Lake 815-653-9980 Janie A. Long, Pastor Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 11 am Sunday Evening Worship 6:30 pm Friday Bible Study 7 pm Wed Bible Study 6:30 pm !KES CHAIN O'LAI EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH 4815 N. WilmotRoad Church Phone 497-3000 Parsonage 497-3050 Rev. Marlowe Shoop Sunday School for all 9:45 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. JJ^k^^jijh^^roj^^jroug^ 3 NATIVITY LUTHERAN CHURCH 3506 E. Wonder Lake Rd. Box 157 Wonder Lake. Illinois Phone 653-3832 Sunday Worship 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. (Nursery Facilities Available) ST. FRANCIS - POLISH NATIONAL CATHOLIC CHURCH Flanders Road East of Ringwood Road Sunday Masses I 1 a.m. Rev. Adalbert (Wojciech) Bazarnik McHENRY EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 3031 Lincoln Road 344-1111 Church Pastor Roy Wisner 1-653-9675 Sunday Service 10:30 Sunday Eve SAvice 6:00 p.m. Sunday School 9:1 5-10:15 FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2107 West Lincoln Road (Across from outdoor Theater) Worship 8:30 fit 10:45 Children & Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Bible Study - Weds. 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Dr. Eric J. Snyder Phone 385-5388 or 385-8460 Nursery Services Available Home of The Joyful Noise Christian Preschool SNfft R. Josten Funeral Home 3519 W. ELM STREET McHENRY 385-2400 Claviano's Interiors 414 S. ROUTE 31 McHENRY 385-3764 Brake Parts Co. P.O. BOX 11 McHENRY • 385-7000 Ace Hardware 3729 W.ELM STREET McHENRY 385-3660 McHenry Track Line, Inc. P. 0. BOX 575 McHENRY 385-0712 Faneral Home 7611 HANCOCK DRIVE WONDER LAKE 1-728-0233 McHenry Savings A Loan 1209 N.GREEN STREET McHENRY 385-3000 First National Bank of McHenry 3814 W. RTE. 120 McHENRY • 385-5400 McHenry Plalndealer 3812 W.ELM STREET McHENRY 385-0170 McHenry , State Bank 3510 W ELM STREET McHENRY 385-1040 Peter M. Justen Faneral Homo 3807 W.ELM STREET McHENRY 385-0063 This space available to advertisers for pennies an issue. McHenry Paint, Class 4 Wallpaper 3411 W. ELM STREET McHENRY 385-7353 Mitchell Sales, Inc. BUICK - OLDS 903 N. FRONT STREET McHENRY 385-7200 Coast to Coast , i Hardware 4400W.RTE. 120 McHENRY MARKET PLACE 385-6655 ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH Rev. Edmund Petit. Pastor Sat. Eve (Sunday Obligation Fulfilled) 5 p.m. Sunday 7:15, 8:30, 9:4511 & 12:15 UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 258 Sunnyside, Lakemoor Rev. Nolan Hilderbrand 312-279-6289 Sunday 9:45 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Bible Study Fri. 7:30 p.m. Wed. 7:30 p.m. Bible Study FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3717 W. Main Street Church Phone 385-0931 Thomas Lowery, Pastor Parsonage Phone 385-1352 Sunday Service 9:30a.m. Church School 10:45 a.m. CHRIST THE KING. CATHOLIC CHURCH 5006 E. Wonder Lake Road Wonder Lake, III Sun Masses 8, 10 am & noon Sat Evening Mass 5:00 p.m. Fulfills Sunday Obligation RINGWOOD METHODIST CHURCH Ringwood, Illinois Pastor Gordon Smith Res. 648-2848 Church653-6956 Sunday 9:15 a.m. Church School 9:45 a.m. ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 3706 St. Paul's & Green 385-0390| Rev. Marion Mailey, Rector Sunday Services Nursery Provi 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist^ 9:30 a.m. Christian Education 10:00 A.M. Family Eucharist Wed. 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Holy Days as Announced FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH! 509 Front St. 385-0083 Thomas R. Roberson, Pastor Bible Study-Sunday School 9:30 a.m.1 Worship Service 10:45 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer Service 6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD OF McHENRY (Pentecostal) 3813 JojxrSt., McHenry, III Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 10:50 a.m. Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. Kevin Crissom, Pastor Phone 344-2032. 344-3950 THE CHURCH OF ST. MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION 1403 N. Richmond Rd., McHENRY 385-0024 Rev. James G. Gay nor. Pastor Rev. James Novak, Asst. Priest Rev. Waiter Johnson, M.M. Rev. Stanley Ryzner Rev. C. Alfred Dietsch Saturday Evening Mass 5:00 p.m. (Fulfills Sunday Obligation).. Sunday Masses 6:30. 8:00, 9:30.9:45. 10:45. 11:00, 12 noon