Fully Alive!

Beginning next week, we will transition to our summer Fully Alive schedule. During the summer months, Fully Alive will be published every other week to reflect the slower, more relaxed pace of the season. Our next issue will be delivered on Thursday, June 18.

If there is important or time-sensitive information to share between issues, we will send a separate email and post updates through the Church Center app. We encourage you to check the app periodically throughout the summer to stay connected and informed.

WORSHIP ON THE LAWN THIS SATURDAY AT 5:00 PM!
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and Ravinia-style picnic to the north lawn for a relaxed, family-friendly evening of worship, music, and community. Enjoy a short outdoor worship service followed by a concert in a casual setting. Pack up the family, bring your favorite yard games, and spend an hour celebrating faith, fellowship, and the joys of summer together. We look forward to seeing you there!

In the event of inclement weather, Worship on the Lawn will be moved into the Sanctuary. Please check the Church Center app for the latest updates and any schedule changes.

SPEAKING WITH GRACE AND CARING FOR ONE ANOTHER’S PRIVACY
As your Parish Nurse, I am grateful for the kindness and care that so many people in our church family show each day. One of the ways we reflect Christ’s love is through the words we speak. Our conversations can bring comfort, reassurance, and hope. They can help others feel seen, supported, and safe. When we speak with gentleness and use good judgment with personal information, we help make our church a place of trust, prayer, and loving encouragement. Scripture reminds us that words carry great meaning. Proverbs 18:21 teaches that “the tongue has the power of life and death,” and Ephesians 4:29 encourages us, “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up.” These verses invite us to use our words in ways that strengthen one another. A thoughtful word, a quiet response, or a kind silence can protect hearts and preserve trust, especially when someone has shared a family burden, health concern, or personal struggle. The Bible also reminds us of the value of discretion and trust. Proverbs 11:13 says, “A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret,” and Proverbs 20:19 offers a similar reminder. In a caring church community, respecting privacy is a gentle way of caring for one another. When someone shares a prayer request, a diagnosis, or a personal burden, overseeing that information with compassion and wisdom helps them feel safe, honored, and loved. It is one more way we live out the love of Christ in everyday life. That is why I am sharing with you, my people, that I am currently undergoing medical care. If you see me with a mask, a head covering or extra sweater…that is the reason. James 1:19 offers a beautiful pattern for our daily conversations: “Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” Before sharing something personal, it may help to pause and ask: Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary? Is it mine to share? Colossians 4:6 also reminds us, “Let your conversation be always full of grace.” Grace-filled speech nurtures relationships and helps us become a church family where people feel comfortable asking for prayer, support, and understanding.

Take a moment before repeating personal news about someone else.
Ask permission before sharing prayer concerns that include private details.
Choose words that offer comfort, kindness, and care.
If you speak too quickly, a sincere apology can help restore peace.
Pray for a gentle spirit, a guarded tongue, and a compassionate heart.

Colossians 4:6 offers a fitting closing reminder: “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt.” May God help us speak with care, respect one another’s privacy, and use our words in ways that strengthen trust and reflect Christ’s love in our church family. This is my prayer for our church family. In peace, Jean M. Mau DNP, Parish Nurse parishnurse@fulllifeinchrist.org

Come join Faith Lutheran Church of Arlington Heights as we celebrate the gift of friendship and our extended Faith Family! Enjoy an afternoon of games, snacks, and time together. This special event is sponsored by our Faith Lutheran Rainbows for All Children group as a way to bring together the community with our regular members, and everyone is welcome. We look forward to a joyful time of connection and community. Location: Faith Lutheran Church 431 S Arlington Heights Rd.

BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES DRIVE ADVANCE NOTICE: (July 18-Aug. 9)
The children of Jehovah/Good Shepherd Christian Academy (3740 W. Belden, Chicago) are in need of school supplies when they start their new school year. Can you help? Their special needs this year are: Pink erasers, white erasers, 5" binders, plastic sheets for binders, compasses for math, protractors for math, watercolor markers, glue guns with extra glue for teachers, copy paper, sidewalk chalk. Any other school supplies of your choice would also be greatly appreciated. If you would like to help, but prefer not to shop for the supplies, a Walmart gift card would be helpful to purchase extra supplies that they need. Supplies can be dropped off between July 18 & Aug. 9 in the donation boxes in the Living Room. Questions: Contact Patsy & Paul Crawford at 848-848-0264 or pacpcc11@comcast.net

SUMMER SUPPERS HAVE RETURNED TO OUR SAVIOUR'S
Summer Suppers give a helping hand to local individuals and families struggling with food insecurity. Sign up to help out at OSLC on the first Wednesday of the month, June-September: Wednesday, June 3, Wednesday, July 1, Wednesday, August 5, Wednesday, September 2. Provide entrees, side dishes, or beverages. Ingredients for bag lunches will also be needed. Or help with meal assembly. Or pick up a food donation from Popeyes Chicken in Palatine. Donation pick ups at Popeyes are also needed on the fourth Wednesday of the month, when the Oneness running group will host Summer Suppers at OSLC. There are lots of ways to lend a hand with the Summer Supper program!

No experience or special training is needed. Youth 13-15 may volunteer with a parent. Youth 16 and older can sign up on their own.

The first Summer Supper on May 6 helped 43 hungry people who were so very appreciative of the cheeseburgers, green salad, potato salad, and bag lunches . Our Saviours is one of 20 area churches and local organizations supporting the Summer Supper program this year. Do you have a few hours to volunteer this summer? Wouldn’t you like to help out? Register HERE to volunteer

SUMMER CLOTHING DONATIONS NEEDED
Please donate your gently used items. In particular need: rain jackets, ponchos, and windbreakers in good condition. Men’s summer clothing in small and medium sizes, especially shirts with collars and polo shirts are also appreciated, men’s shoes (excluding dress shoes), belts, baseball caps, ankle socks for men and women and cloth and plastic shopping bags are needed . Place donated items in the PADS donation box near Fellowship Hall. Any problems with signing up electronically to volunteer, please send an email to oslcpadsvoldirector@gmail.com Any questions on the Summer Supper program, get in touch with one of the site co-directors: Bruce Freier 773-656-0606 Sheryl Hilbert 847-337-9104

PURCHASE WORSHIP FLOWERS

ST. PETER FINANCIAL REPORTS

GIFT PLANNING
A good gift plan within an estate includes inheritance for family and gifts to ministry. As you consider an estate gift to your favorite ministry, should you talk with ministry leaders in this planning? Sometimes prospective donors forget to remember that all things belong to the Lord. You may want privacy so as not to brag about your gift. But in reality, you are simply directing God’s things to God’s things. Your LCMS Foundation Associate Gift Planning Counselor can help facilitate conversations with ministry leaders. Contact Ray Pagels by phone at 847-226-2262 or email raymondpagels1@gmail.com

COMMUNITY • EMPOWERING • BOLDNESS • JOY

Mission: Leading People To A Full Life In Christ
I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10

Vision: Seeing Lives And Communities Transformed As We Become More Like Jesus
And we all… are being transformed into His image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 3:18

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