Religion Briefs For May 4

Pat Couch, of Country Club Hills, and her granddaughter Taylor Couch check out the flowers that were for sale in 2011 at St. John’s Lutheran Church and School, 4247 W. 183rd St., Country Club Hills. This year the sale -- which also includes plants, vegetables, herbs and hanging baskets -- is from May 4 to 13. | File photo

Updated: June 5, 2012 11:36AM

Human Trafficking: The Catholic Community of St. Jude, 241 W. Second Ave., New Lenox, will host a presentation by Barbara Gusrafson from Woman At Risk International on human trafficking at 7 p.m. May 4. Following the program, jewelry made by rescued women will be offered for sale. Information: (815) 463-4208 or www.stjudes.org.

Flower, Plant Sale: St. John’s Lutheran Church and School, 4247 W. 183rd St., Country Club Hills, is hosting a flower and plant sale May 4 through May 13. Perennials, annuals, vegetables, herbs, hanging baskets, compost, pots, tools and books will be available. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. A garden pest control seminar by Ted’s Greenhouse of Tinley Park will be presented at 11 a.m. May 12. Information: (708) 798-4131

Rummage Sale: First United Methodist Church of Oak Lawn, 100th Street and Central Avenue, will have a spring rummage sale 9 a.m. to noon May 4 and 5. A $3 bag sale takes place May 5. Information: (708) 423-1170.

Rummage Sale: Orland Park Church, 7500 W. Sycamore Drive, will have a rummage sale 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday (May 4) and 8 a.m. to noon May 5. Proceeds will benefit needy families in the community. Information: www.orlandchurch.com.

Super Supper: First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2519 Grove St., Blue Island, will have an all-you-can-eat spring super supper 5 to 8:30 p.m. May 5. The event includes entertainment by guitarist Dave Byron, raffle and bake sale. Tickets are $10. Information: (708) 385-4700.

Tea: Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4041 W. 120th St., Alsip, will have its May Tea “Beach Party” at 2 p.m. May 5. Tickets are $8.50 for people age 10 and older and $4.50 for children ages 5 to 9. Tickets: (708) 597-5209.

Chorale Concert: The 120-member South Suburban Chorale will present “Musique de France,” a concert of sacred music by French composers, at 4 p.m. May 6 at St. Andrew The Apostle Catholic Church, 768 Lincoln Ave., Calumet City. Admission is free. Information: (708) 596-2000, Ext. 2349 or email ajackson@ssc.edu.

Songwriter: Songwriter Rich Rubietta of Grayslake will lead a musical service at 10 a.m. May 6 at Palos United Methodist Church, 12101 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights. Information: (708) 448-0798.

Healing Service: Infant Jesus of Prague Church, Flossmoor Road and Douglas Avenue, Flossmoor, will have a healing service at 7 p.m. May 7. Information: (708) 799-1234.

Pall Cloth Workshops: The Nina Council 3602 Ladies Auxiliary will have pall cloth workshops 6:30 to 9 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, and 2 to 4:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays also at St. Mary’s. Information: Jackie Smith, (708) 481-7949. 

Estate Panning: Faith United Methodist Church, 15101 S. 80th Ave., Orland Park, will offer a program, “What Parents of Young (and not so young) Children Need to Know About Estate Planning,” 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 9. Childcare is available. Information: (708) 444-8560 or www.faithumcop.org.

Rummage Sale: St. John-Grace Lutheran Women’s Guild will host its 44th annual rummage sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 10 and 9 a.m. to noon May 11 at the church, 16500 Woodlawn Avenue East, South Holland. Information: (708) 331-7706.

Ladies Banquet: The Presbyterian Church in Orland Park, 13401 S. Wolf Road, will have a Ladies Banquet at 6 p.m. May 11. The event includes dinner and a program, “Tales with a Twist.” Tickets: (708) 448-8142.

Wilderness Temple: A full scale model of the wilderness temple built by Moses and the Israelites based on plans given by God to Moses after the Israelites were lead out of Egypt will be on display 1 to 7 p.m. May 12 to 20 at Southwest Seventh-day Adventist Church, 15760 Wolf Road, Orland Park. The exhibit includes the meanings of the symbols throughout the sanctuary and how they are relevant today. Tours will be offered every 15 minutes. Group tours are available by appointment. Information: (708) 403-7001.

Interfaith Program: Temple Anshe Sholom, 20820 Western Ave., Olympia Fields, will host an Interfaith Family Fun and Nosh program 2 to 4 p.m. May 12. The free program includes music, food and a craft project. Registration: www.urj.org/chicagonosh.

Mother, Daughter Luncheon: Oak Lawn Community Church, 9000 Ridgeland Ave., is having its annual Mother, Daughter Luncheon 12:30 to 4 p.m. May 12. The theme is butterflies. Cost is $7 for adults, $3.50 for children ages 4 to 12 and free for children younger than 4. Reservations: (708) 599-4025.

Women’s Luncheon: The Women’s Association of First Presbyterian Church of Homewood, 17929 Gottschalk Ave., will hold a luncheon and a program about bluebirds by Kay MacNeil of the Audubon Society at 12:30 p.m. May 17. Cost is $5. Reservations: (708) 798-0490.

Garage Sale: St. John’s United Church of Christ in Mokena, 11046 Second St., will host its annual garage sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 17 and 18 and 9 a.m. to noon May 19. Information: (708) 479-5123.

Rummage Sale: Trinity Evangelical Covenant Church, 9230 S. Pulaski Road, Oak Lawn, will have a rummage sale 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 18 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 19. Information: (708) 422-5111.

Faith Fair: United By Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3240 W. 98th St., Evergreen Park, will have a Faith Fair 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 19. The event includes free seeds and seedlings, meditation garden, storytelling, music and lunch. Also, the church is organizing a cooperative community garden. Wheelchair accessible garden beds are available. Cost is $50 to pay for water and site maintenance. Information: (708) 422-6301.

Flea Market: Faith United Methodist Church, 15101 S. 80th Ave., Orland Park, will have its annual flea market 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 19. Information: (708) 444-8560.

Motivating Children: Crete Reformed Church, 24755 S. Country Lane, Crete, will host a DVD presentation of “Motivation Breakthrough” for people with children who need extra motivation at 11 a.m. May 19. Registration: (708) 672-5400.

Concert: The Presbyterian Church in Orland Park will present its sixth annual choral concert featuring the Celebration Singers and Celebration Rngers at 5 p.m. May 20. Information: (708) 448-8142.

Genealogical Society: The Illiana Jewish Genealogical Society meets at 2 p.m. May 20 at Congregation Am Echad, 160 Westwood Drive, Park Forest, for a program on “What Are Your Genealogical Questions.” The meeting is free for members and $2 for non-members. Information: ijgs.home.comcast.net.

Rummage Sale: Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church, 8426 W. 95th St., will have its annual rummage sale 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 24 and 25 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 26. Donated items can be dropped off 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 21 to 23 at the church. Proceeds will benefit a Kentucky mission trip in July. Information: (708) 432-6378 or www.hickoryhillspres.org.

Market Fair: St. Mark Lutheran Church, 11007 S. 76th Ave., Worth, will host an Outdoor Market Fair 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the last Saturday of each month to September. Food and free blood pressure screenings will be available. Vendors are sought. Information: (708) 444-1720 or (708) 233-6751.

‘The Grace Card’: United Christian Church, 4351 W. 180th St., Country Club Hills, will show the movie “The Grace Card” and have a Bible study on the topic beginning at 12:30 p.m. May 27 and continuing at that time June 3, 10 and 17. Information: (708) 798-0951.

Vendors Wanted: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 87th Street and Sayre Avenue, Burbank, is seeking vendors for its flea market taking place 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 2. Information: Gary Canon, (708) 385-4179.

Poverty: Beverly Unitarian Church, 10244 S. Longwood Drive, Chicago, will present a free forum, “Poverty and Inequality: The Challenge of Our Time” 3 to 5 p.m. June 3. The event features a panel discussion with activists in the fight against racism and inequality. Information: (773) 233-7080 or www.beverlyunitarian.org.

Faith And Finance: The Lighthouse Church of All Nations, 4501 W. 127th St., Alsip, will revisit its Faith and Finance Teaching Series at services at 8 a.m. 10 a.m. and noon on June 6 and 13. Information: (708) 385-6020 or www.thelighthousechurch.org.

Men’s Brunch: Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ will host its annual men’s brunch about noon June 10. This year’s theme is “Hats Off to Dad.” Prizes will be given for favorite hats. Information: David Faulkner, (708) 925-9552.

Meal Packing: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 295 Sauk Trail, Frankfort, will host a mobile packing event for Feed My Starving Children June 22 and 23. More than 100,000 meals for children around the world will be packed by volunteers. Information: www.goodshepherdfrankfort.org/mobilepack.

Crafters Wanted: United Methodist Church of New Lenox seeks artists and craftsmen to sell wares at the 37th annual Old Campground Festival, taking place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 23 on the church’s grounds off Lincoln Highway. Fees start at $45. Registration due June 1. Information: (815) 485-8271.

Parish Reunion: Incarnation Parish will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a parish reunion 6 to 10 p.m. June 2 at 115 Bourbon St., 3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park. Cost is $40, or $45 at the door. The celebration continues at 11 a.m. June 24 with a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Francis George followed by a reception. Information: (708) 597-3180.

Environment: The fourth annual Interfaith Day of Prayer to Heal and Renew the Environment is at 4 p.m. June 24 at the Cal Sag Waterfall in Blue Island. A participatory ritual of spiritual cleansing and renewal for the water, land and air is planned. Information: The Rev. Rod Reinhart, (708) 528-9862 or email revrod@comcast.net.

Genealogical Meeting: The Illiana Jewish Genealogical Society meets at 2 p.m. June 24 at Congregation Am Echad, 160 Westwood Drive, Park Forest, for a program, “Dear Dad, I Love You XOXOXO.” People can bring pictures and share memories of their fathers. Cost for non-members is $2. Information: ijgs.home.comcast.net.

Genealogical Picnic: Reservations are due July 10 for the Illiana Jewish Genealogical Society’s annual indoor picnic at 4 p.m. July 22 at Bergstein’s NY Delicatessen, 200 Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights. Cost is $15, which includes a sandwich. Information: ijgs.home.comcast.net.

Run Registration: Online registration is now open for the third annual Running With Faith 10K and 5K that starts at 8 a.m. Aug. 25 at St. Jude’s Church, 241 W. Second Ave., New Lenox. The event benefits St. Jude School. Registration: www.itsracetime.com. Information: email lesnol419@yahoo.com.

Holy Land Trip: St. James the Greater Church in Sauk Village is planning a trip to the Holy Land from Nov. 8 to 18. The trip is limited to 50 participants and is sponsored by Relevant Radio. Information: (708) 757-2174.

Exercise Group: Tinley Park United Methodist Church, 6875 W. 173rd Place, is starting a free exercise program that will meet at 7:30 p.m. Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays and at 9 a.m. Saturdays in the social hall. Information: (708) 532-2960 or www.TinleyMethodist.org.

Yoga Class: Tinley Park United Methodist Church, 6875 W. 173rd Place, will offer a new yoga group meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Information: (708) 532-2960 or www.tinleymethodist.org.

Volunteers Needed: The Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Catholic Charities is seeking volunteers age 55 and older to provide assistance for a variety of local activities. Volunteers can deliver meals to a homebound senior, mentor a child, visit lonely seniors in nursing homes or help coordinate craft projects at a senior center. Catholic Charities will match a volunteer’s interests with available opportunities. Catholic Charities will provide supplementary insurance, mileage and meal reimbursement during volunteer service. Information: (815) 933-7791 Ext. 125.

Walkers: People can join the free walkers club at John’s Lutheran School’s gym, 4247 W. 183rd St., Country Club Hills. The gym is open to people interested in walking at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Thursdays and noon Sundays. Information: (708) 798-4131.

Sight Impaired: OASIS, Orland Area Sight Impaired Support, meets at 12:30 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at Orland Park Church, 7500 W. Sycamore Drive. The group provides support and independent living workshops for people who are coping with visual impairment. Information: (708) 460-6573.

Children’s Ministry: Chicago First Church of the Nazarene, 12725 Bell Road, Lemont, has a ministry for children age 8 and older with no active father figure. “Our Father,” meets the first Thursday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration: Tim Schlueter, (630) 975-1133 or email tim-schlueter@ameritech.net.

Grief Support: Orland Park Church, 7500 W. Sycamore Drive, offers Coffee and Comfort, a support group for grieving mothers who have lost a child, at 1 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month. Information: (708) 460-1392.

Open Gym: Faith Lutheran Church, 18645 Dixie Highway, Homewood, hosts open gym nights from 6 to 10 p.m. Fridays. Basketball, volleyball, board games and more are available. Food and chaperones will be on hand. Information: (708) 799-1160.

Sight Impaired: OASIS, Orland Area Sight Impaired Support, meets at 12:30 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at Orland Park Church, 7500 W. Sycamore Drive. The group provides support and independent living workshops for people who are coping with visual impairment. Information: (708) 460-6573.

Children’s Ministry: Chicago First Church of the Nazarene, 12725 Bell Road, Lemont, is beginning a ministry for children age 8 and older with no active father figure. “Our Father,” meets the first Thursday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. Registration: Tim Schlueter, (630) 975-1133 or email tim-schlueter@ameritech.net.

Grief Support: Orland Park Church, 7500 W. Sycamore Drive, offers Coffee and Comfort, a support group for grieving mothers who have lost a child, at 1 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each month. Information: (708) 460-1392.

Help For Unemployed: Connections, a ministry to the unemployed, meets at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the Bernardin Center at Incarnation Parish, 5757 W. 127th St., Crestwood. The group offers support and help in developing job search skills. Information: (708) 597-3180.

Emotions Anonymous: Emotions Anonymous is a 12-step program for emotional wellness and learning to live with unsolved problems. The weekly meeting is at 4 p.m. on Mondays at Christ Lutheran Church, 14700 S. 94th Ave., Orland Park. Participants should enter the building at the southeast side through the brown doors. Information: (708) 207-4629.

Healing Sunday: The first Sunday of each month is Healing Sunday at First Christian Church, 1045 Dixie Highway; Chicago Heights. A healing service is included in the 10:15 a.m. worship. Information: (708) 754-3792.

AWANA Club: Oak Lawn Bible Church, 9435 S. 54th Ave., offers AWANA Club from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. AWANA (Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed) is an international, nondenominational Bible-centered organization providing weekly programs for children in preschool through sixth grade. Children need not be members of the church to attend. Information: (708) 857-9800. www.oaklawnbible.org.

Saturday Services: Trinity Lutheran Church, 6850 W. 159th St., Tinley Park, offers a “come as you are” contemporary service at 5 p.m. Saturdays. A staffed nursery is available. Information: (708) 532-9395.

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