A Note From Pastor Mark
Jesus cares for hurting people. And we can participate in that care with him. Over the past two years, Stacey Johnson has led our church toward greater responsiveness in benevolence efforts. Her team has used our church benevolence monies to care for the physical needs of those in our community without homes or employment, to show kindness to those who have lost loved ones, to help church members serve in a local shelter for women and children, to provide counseling services for those recovering from trauma, to assist in mentoring students at Wells H.S., to cover meals for pastoral visitations and much more. This past month, the benevolence team decided to use the remainder of this year's benevolence budget for one large and pressing need. This decision was made in the hope that our church would replenish the now depleted benevolence fund so that we can continue ministering Christ in these important ways. To help, visit our online giving page and select the benevolence fund when donating.
- Pastor Mark
- Help replenish our Benevolence Funds by giving here or simply texting any amount to 84321
- Consider lending a hand! To be alerted to Benevolence needs as they arise, simply text Benevolence to 84576
Family News
Update on the New Building
Our public notice signs are up for the new church space and parking lot. We had a good meeting with the alderman on Monday and have gotten lots of neighborhood backing in the form of signed letters of support to give to the zoning board. Now we are just waiting on the city to give us our court date!
Our public notice signs are up for the new church space and parking lot. We had a good meeting with the alderman on Monday and have gotten lots of neighborhood backing in the form of signed letters of support to give to the zoning board. Now we are just waiting on the city to give us our court date!
Upcoming Sermon: Sun Sept 18 2016
"The problem with compassion is that it is not photogenic. "
Shameful Love: Luke 10:25-37
Pastor Mark Bergin
Suffering hurts. Suffering alone hurts like hell. The sting of suffering, the real harm of it, is in its capacity to isolate us. When we are mired in some agony, we are sure that our plight has disqualified us from communing with any other person. After all, who would climb down into this mess with me? Who could be bothered to hear or know of my pitiable state? Jesus once told of a man who found himself in just that condition -- bleeding, abandoned, left for dead. And it was not the self-styled do-gooders who proved willing to help. They were too concerned with being on the right side of history. As it turned out, the one willing to help was the one without regard for reputation, the one moved by compassion, not rightness. The Good Samaritan broke the religious and cultural codes of ancient Palestine, engaging in shameful, impure deeds to meet a lonely sufferer with love. Such is the love of God. He breaks taboos, loses reputation, and enters shame to meet us in our pain. He takes us by the hand and speaks good news: "You are not alone. Therefore suffer, hurt, join others in their place of shame. And you will not be burned."
Last week's sermon and the entirety of the current series can be found here.
Announcements and Events
Sep
25
Lunch and Open House
Immediately following our worship gathering, everyone is invited to a lunch at our new church facility, 2219 W Grand Ave. Come eat, have a look at the space, and hear updates on our process to move in.
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Oct
1
Incarnation Class
Our next incarnation class will be held at our church office (2219 W Grand Ave) on Saturday, Oct 1st from 9-3pm for a day of learning, discussion and introductions. The Incarnation Class is designed as an orientation for anyone who may be new to The Painted Door, those interested in membership or those unfamiliar with the Christian faith in general. Pastors and other leaders from around the church will be there to answer questions and explain ways to get more connected in the community.
Breakfast, coffee, and lunch will be provided, so RSVP to let us know how much food to buy.
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Volunteer Need: We currently have a few teams in need of a couple more hands on Sundays. Select below if you can help out!
Kid's Ministry- helping assist on Sunday mornings
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Kid's Ministry- helping teach on Sunday mornings
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Nursery- holding babies and reading stories to preschoolers
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Audio Team- helping set up audio equipment on Sunday mornings (no sound experience required)
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Facilities Team- helping set up for our Sunday gatherings
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Greeters- handing out bulletins on Sundays
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Info Table- answering questions and greeting visitors
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COMMUNITY GROUPS
- Berwyn: Sundays at 6pm
- Hosted and led by Morgan & Tami Gagne, starting Sept 11
- Email Morgan (morgangagne@gmail.com) or Tami (tamigagneRAC@gmail.com) for more details
- Bridgeport: monthly gatherings
- Monthly gathering hosted by Kirk & Karin McKelvey
- Email Kirk (pastorkirk@thepainteddoor.org) or Karin (karinviolette@gmail.com) for more details
- West Suburbs: Sundays at 6pm
- This is a Russian/Ukrainian-speaking community group led by Vitaliy and Veronika Meyster. It rotates between homes located in the suburbs of Lisle and Winfield and the Dunning neighborhood of Chicago and begins Oct 2
- Email Vitaliy (vmeyster87@gmail.com) for more details
- Humboldt Park: Mondays at 6:30pm
- Hosted and led by Dan Kim & Alice Lin, starting Sept 12
- Email Dan (danielkim@aya.yale.edu) or Alice (alice.ann.lin@gmail.com) for more details
- Noble Square: Wednesdays at 7pm
- Hosted and led by Mike & Ashley LaHood, starting Sept 7
- Email Mike (mikelahood4@gmail.com) or Ashley (lahood.ashley@gmail.com) for more information
- Northside: Thursdays at 6pm
- Hosted and led by Lamont and Tyler Black, starting Sept 15
- Email Lamont (lblack6@depaul.edu) or Tyler (tyler.m.black@gmail.com) for details
- UK Village: Sundays at 4:30pm
- Hosted and led by Jordan Koczot & Sam Connour, starting Sept 11
- Email Jordan & Sam (toomanylinens@gmail.com) for details
- Wicker Park: Sundays at 12pm
- Hosted by Ian & Heather Cull, led by Pastor Mark, starting Oct 2
- Email Mark (pastormark@thepainteddoor.org) for details