ARCHIVE October, 2012

The Gospel according to Matthew (Condell Worship Series, Winter 2013)

In our upcoming Winter Series at Advocate Condell Medical Center, we will work our way through the Gospel according to Matthew.  From Epiphany to the Resurrection, we will present Jesus as our promised Savior, “the shepherd of my people Israel.” Note to local church presenters: Since our goal is to present the life of Christ from […]

October 29, 2012 in Chapel Worship/News by

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Too Late to Plant Fall Bulbs?

Put your question and your shame to rest.  So, you’ve procrastinated like many gardeners.  I’ve done it too.  I’m pretty certain that among gardeners, we all sin and fall short of the calendar for planting fall bulbs at some point in our lives.  Now the ground is approaching frozen and you ask, Is it too […]

October 28, 2012 in In the Garden, Inspiration by

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Chapel Worship Guide 10.28.2012

Service Order for 9:00 AM Sunday, October 28, 2012 Nemmers Family Chapel at Advocate Condell Welcome–Barbara Shafer, Christ Church Highland Park Prayer Scripture Reading: Isaiah 40:9 You who bring good tidings to Zion, go up on a high mountain. You who bring good tidings to Jerusalem, lift up your voice with a shout, lift it […]

October 28, 2012 in Chapel Worship/News by

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How to Overwinter Tree Roses

Roses are among the most beloved plants.  Matchless for their variety of colors and fragrance and forms, roses have a beauty that makes their persnickety nature part of their charm.  Roses need special pruning and fertilizing and insect prevention, but they also need strict attention to their fall and winter care. (Please note update at […]

October 22, 2012 in In the Garden, Inspiration by

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Chapel Worship Guide 10.21.2012

Service Order for 9:00 AM Sunday, October 21, 2012 Nemmers Family Chapel at Advocate Condell  Welcome–Barbara Shafer, Christ Church Highland Park Worship in Song with Carl Festin and Jean Gray, Village Church of Gurnee Hymn 561:  Day by Day  What the Lord Has Done in Me – Reuben Morgan Hymn 11:  A Mighty Fortress  Prayer– Bill […]

October 21, 2012 in Chapel Worship/News by

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What to Do About Hydrangeas?

Hydrangeas can be confusing at nearly every season.   Fall confusion produces as many questions as spring confusion. In the fall, people in the northern United States look at their hydrangeas and wonder, “Now what?” Winter is coming.  Do I cut my hydrangeas back?  Do I let them go just as they are?  Everyone has advice.  […]

October 20, 2012 in In the Garden, Inspiration by

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An Amazing Remembrance

1 Corinthians 11:23 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you;  do this in remembrance of me.” 25 In […]

October 18, 2012 in Articles and Devotionals, Devotionals by

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Chapel Worship Guide 10.14.2012

Service Order for 9:00 AM Sunday, October 14, 2012 Nemmers Family Chapel at Advocate Condell   Welcome–Barbara Shafer, Christ Church Highland Park Scripture Reading: Isaiah 11:1 A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. 2 The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him– the […]

October 14, 2012 in Chapel Worship/News by

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Chapel Worship Guide 10.7.2012

Service Order for 9:00 AM Sunday, October 7, 2012 Nemmers Family Chapel at Advocate Condell   Welcome–Nathan Clayton, Christ Church Lake Forest Songs of Praise Scripture Reading: Genesis 49:8 “Judah, your brothers will praise you; your hand will be on the neck of your enemies; your father’s sons will bow down to you. 9 You […]

October 7, 2012 in Chapel Worship/News by

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The Best Kind of Healing

Whenever we discuss healing in my Christian Cancer Survivors support group, we can count on a lively discussion.  What is healing we can have confidence in? Jesus taught in the synagogues, and Scripture tells us that everyone praised him. When He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, He stood up to read […]

October 3, 2012 in Articles and Devotionals, Devotionals by

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