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A WORD ABOUT THE GIFT OF LIFE
I WASN’T AT ALL CERTAIN THAT I WOULD EVER GET OUT OF BED. Fourteen years ago this last March, I lay dying from a drug-resistant blood infection. Ironically, I contracted it through the ports used for the kidney dialysis that was keeping me alive. By the grace of God and the skill and persistence of the infectious disease team at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, I survived the infection...

A WORD ABOUT OUR ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
“I AM THE CHURCH! YOU ARE THE CHURCH! WE ARE THE CHURCH TOGETHER! The church is not a building, the church is not a steeple, the church is not a resting place, the church is a people. (Avery and Marsh, 1972) The Annual Meeting of the Park Ridge Community Church (Sunday, May 2, immediately following the 10:00 am worship service) is a vital and necessary part of our being “the church together”. It is a moment to take stock and to reaffirm our commitment to be in ministry in this place...

A WORD ABOUT EASTER
“O GOD, OUR FATHER, AT EASTER TIME WE REMEMBER the great hope of eternal life which you have set before us. And we feel within our hearts the longings for goodness and for you. Grant that nothing may hinder the hope of eternal life from coming true...

Another Word About Lent
WHAT ONCE WAS GREAT MAY NOW BE COUNTED AS NEXT TO NOTHING. What once was counted as of little consequence is now being valued above all else. We are living in extraordinary times. These days which are both portrayed and perceived as an economic roller coaster ride (mostly in freefall) are embraced by some as a much-needed time for reassessing our lives and our life-styles. Many of us are learning to live with less—perhaps for the first time in our lives...

Trade in Your Car and Help the Youth Group!
Looking to trade in your car? Want to Support the Youth Program? Now you can do both!

Beginnings Bible Study
Beginnings Bible Study with Pastor Brett.

Brown Bag Bible Study
Brown Bag Bible Study with Pastor Brett.

HAITI - ADULT MISSION TRIP

Monthly Food Pantry Collection
The first Sunday of every month we collect for for the Maine Township Food Pantry! We need your help!

Baskets for Communion in the Pews
We have added special baskets to the ends of each pew to be used when we have commnunion in the pews.

Trade in Your Car and Help the Youth Group!
Looking to trade in your car? Want to Support the Youth Program? Now you can do both!

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