Consecration Sunday 2017

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Consecration Sunday is November 12, 2017.   Our Guest Leader this year is the Rev. Chris Walters, president of the United Methodist Foundation of the Northern Illinois Conference.  

Chris has a degree in fiction writing from Colombia College and previously taught 7th Grade English.  He has graduate degrees from Northern Seminary and Chicago Theological Seminary.  Chris enjoys vacationing and spending time outdoors with his wife Rev. Eun-Hye Choi and their son Tim. 
The Leadership Dinner (by invitation) will be Sunday, November 5 at 6:00 p.m. at Jilly's Cafe 2614 Green Bay Rd. in Evanston.   Rev. Walters will give a short inspirational message.
On Consecration Sunday, November 12, you are invited to one of the Celebration Meals after worship, which will be a special prepared meal, not a potluck.  Reservations for the brunch (9:30 a.m.) or luncheon (11:30 a.m.) are requested in advance, so that a place can be set for you.  Please complete a Reservation Card in worship on Sunday or call the Church Office by November.
The Act of Consecration will be the high point of worship on Consecration Sunday, as each person or household will be given the opportunity to make a written estimate of his or her giving for 2018. Since giving is an essential and spiritual part of being a disciple of Jesus Christ, you should review how God has blessed you and prepare to give in proportion to God's provision.  
Sample Estimate of Giving Card for 2018

Consider giving to Trinity Church by electronic funds transfer.   Here's the link to the form. Please complete and return to the church office to the attention of the Financial Secretary, Amy Reimer.  You may contact Amy at 847-251-7333 x113 with questions regarding electronic funds transfer.

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