Ice Cream, Games, Face Painting & WHEELS!
Summer is kicking off with an Ice Cream Social & Wheels Show. 
Join us Friday, June 2nd from 6:30pm-8:30pm for the Ice Cream Social.
We will also have games, relays, face painting, an ice cream Pinata, and lots of fun!
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Also, sign up to bring your wheels at www.bit.ly/SOTPwheels23 . They can have 4 or 3 or 2 wheels, maybe someone even has a unicycle!?!?
The best decorated kid’s wheels will win a prize.
Contact: Jill Gillming jill@sotpmail.com
Register Your Wheels Now
Summer is kicking off with an Ice Cream Social & Wheels Show.
Join us Friday, June 2nd from 6:30pm-8:30pm for the Ice Cream Social.
Sign up to bring your wheels at www.bit.ly/SOTPwheels23 . They can have 4 or 3 or 2 wheels, maybe someone even has a unicycle!?!?
The best decorated kid’s wheels will win a prize.
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We will also have games, relays, face painting, an ice cream Pinata, and lots of fun!
Let us know you’re coming – register at www.bit.ly/SOTPsocial23
Contact: Jill Gillming jill@sotpmail.com
How does the SECURE Act affect you?
The Stewardship Committee is sponsoring an important workshop on Saturday June 3rd after the 5:00 service, and on Sunday June 4th after both the 9:00 and 10:45 services. This will be an informational meeting that can help you plan better to avoid paying additional taxes on your savings. Several other ideas may be discussed during the meeting. 
No products will be sold.
How does the SECURE Act affect you?
Discover changes that may affect your retirement savings.
Attend our workshop on the SECURE Act 2.0 to learn more about this law, intended to help Americans bolster their retirement readiness, whether you’re in or nearing retirement, in the middle of that savings journey, or just getting started.
No Registration Necessary.
Saturday: Music/Education Room
Sunday: Maple Room
Contact: Ralph Wehnes ralphwehnes@sbcglobal.net
An Artist Series Event
University of Illinois Alumni Concert Choir to perform at Shepherd of the Prairie
Under the direction of Dr. Chester L. Alwes, noted conductor, composer, and author, the voices of the 50-member University of Illinois Alumni Concert Choir will echo on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 7:30pm at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, 10805 Main Street, Huntley.
Admission to this performance is free and open to the public. Donations are gratefully accepted.
Sponsored by the SOTP Artist Series, a community outreach initiative sponsored by Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, the acclaimed University of Illinois Alumni Concert Choir will sing a variety of popular works suitable for all attendees who value the love and appreciation of music.
As a choral conductor, Dr. Alwes is known for his innovative programming, his sensitivity to tone and musical line, and his dedication to the musical success and growth of his singers. Throughout his career, Alwes has been widely hailed as a teacher/mentor, scholar, editor, and composer.
He holds degrees in music from Hanover College (BA), Union Theological Seminary School of Sacred Music (MSM), and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (DMA). Prior to joining the University of Illinois faculty in 1982, he held teaching positions at the College of Wooster (Ohio) and the University of Rochester/Eastman School of Music.
At the University of Illinois, Dr. Alwes has taught graduate courses in choral literature (both MM and DMA) and seminars on the works of J. S Bach and Henry Purcell as well as graduate and undergraduate conducting.
In 1996, he founded the Baroque Artists of Champaign-Urbana (BACH), an ensemble of singers and players drawn from the University and local community that specializes in the music of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Guests who attend this concert by the University of Illinois Alumni Concert Choir will enjoy the professionalism and top level of excellence expressed by conductor Dr. Alwes and the esteemed choir.
Brighten the Sanctuary
We continue to ask you to please consider signing up to donate flowers to brighten up the sanctuary. Each arrangement will be $50.
The bouquets are delivered from the florist for the weekend worship services. The flowers are yours to keep after the Sunday services or on the Monday following. The church is open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
There are several ways to place an order for altar flowers. You can do so online with your regular offering, fill in the sign-up sheets located on the bulletin board in the church lobby, or you can contact me on dem910@outlook.com. When you order the flowers, you will need to provide your name, the date you would like them, your phone number, and for whom the flowers are dedicated to or in memory of. I will send you a special offering envelope for the payment in the mail. If you have any questions, please contact Diane Mollis.
Thank you for contributing to beautify the altar during our services at Shepherd of the Prairie.
Contact: Diane Mollis dem910@outlook.com
May
- Donna Cygan, Rick Miller, Russ Motyka, Jessica Zeimen
- Michael Burian, Michelle Rankin, Noelle Schlachta
- Jan Koerner, Steve Murphy
- Brian Buesing, John Dawson, Nelly Munoz, Amy Stech, Brandon Young
- John Baumstark, John Thunholm
- Benjamin Beallis
- DeWayne Klein, Lorraine Soosloff
- Marlene Boehler, Elaina Satalino
- Gavin Glosson, Samantha Schurhammer, Joseph Trevino
- Olivia Dahlin, Tyler DeBlieck, Kathy Kann, Sasha Suski
- Sharon Little, Brayden Patel, Laura Ramey, Judith Sanford, Alison Womac
- Harriet Thompson
- Jill Dobek
- Caryl Fabian, Grace Moretti, Ashlyn Rankin, Chris Solem
- Dottie Bobzin, Evie Fetzer, Simone Galati, Michael Habrat, Dennis Lilla, Tim Reicher
- Jeff Ottens
- Mike Allegretti, Mark Fulcer, Ron Mudge
- Pamela Schuett
- Nathan Allison, Betty Ferina
- Emily Ramirez, Jacque Stashwick, Eric Stopka, Carol Waxenberg
- Carl Hupert
- Zachery Boster, Jonathan Crase, Matthew Holmes, Elizabeth McCann, Wendy Werner
- Karen Burren, Evelyn Gniot
- Emily Langlo, Ashlyn Palm
- Calvin Meyer, Melanie Ressler, JoAnn Ward
- Joshua Harding, Jack Schlachta
- Andrew Behm, Sandy Hupert, Arlene Petrine, Leah Stech
- Doris Graff, Beth Macaulay, Jeremy Ottens, John Richardson, Leo Young
- Carly Grace Domenz, Thomas Domenz, Jeni McCann, Tony Moretti, Kyle Sabie
- Elizabeth Case, Robert Dunfrund, Alexa Joyce Hoving, Hannah Stegge
With Jill
We had an amazing Easter Egg Hunt here at SOTP on April 8th! There were over 80 children that came out to hunt for candy filled eggs (photo below). We had such a great time. Thank you to everyone that donated candy, we were so very blessed with all the donations. Also thank you to everyone who took the time to fill 2400 eggs, it was a big job but with many hands involved it didn’t take very long!!!
Our next event is on Friday June 2nd, Ice Cream Social Summer Kick Off!!!! We will be kicking off summer with games, music, and ICE CREAM. This event is for the young and the young at heart, so everyone is welcome. Go to the SOTP website and register today.
Calling all VBS volunteers!!!! VBS is coming up fast, July 10-14. This years theme is Ready, Set, Move: Follow Jesus Here, There, and Everywhere! If you are interested or you have any questions on how you can help please contact Jill Gillming
Contact: Jill Gillming jill@sotpmail.com
Join Us!
Looking for a way to celebrate Memorial Day? How about joining SOTP’s Community Outreach team in the American Legion’s Annual Memorial Day parade? We are looking for anyone interested in decorating the float and/or walking in the parade with us. The parade is Monday, May 29th at 11 am.
For more information and to sign up to go Church Center or the SOTP website by May 12th! Hope to see you there!!
Contact: Tara Mackey rtmackey10@yahoo.com
Sign Up Now
For Huntley Public Works
Calling all bakers! The Community Outreach team needs your help! This year we are honoring the hardworking Huntley Public Works department by treating them to lunch May 24th. We will be providing them with pizza, drinks, and some delicious desserts. If you are interested in baking or donating some goodies for the well deserving men and women that keep Huntley looking good, please sign up via Church center or the SOTP website. We ask that all desserts be dropped off to the church by May 23rd. Thank you for your help!
Contact: Tara Mackey rtmackey10@yahoo.com
For 2023-2024 School Year
Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is now open!
=> 12 slots are available for a 2-day class being offered on T/Th (for children who have turned 3 or 4 by Sept. 1, 2023)
=> 10 slots are available for a 1-day class on Wednesdays (for children who are at least 2 by Sept. 1, 2023)
=> There is also the option for your child to attend 3 days (Tuesday/Thursday and Fridays). We do highly recommend students who will be entering Kindergarten in 2024 to attend for 3 days, so they will be ready for Kindergarten the following year. Parents have been very pleased with their child’s progress after having been in the 3-day class and felt the extra day was instrumental in Kindergarten preparation.
The registration fee is $50.
Also, if you refer a new family that signs up to our program we will reduce their registration fee and yours to $25!!!
To request more information, go to www.bit.ly/SOTPLLInfo
Contact: Jill Gillming LittleLambs@sotpmail.com
Join Us!
Now Little Lambs Preschool 2023-2024 Registration Open, www.bit.ly/SOTPLLInfo
Thursday, May 4 See Week Leader Training, 11am
Sunday, May 7 New Member Gathering, 3pm www.bit.ly/SOTPNMG0523
Week of May 7-13 SEE Week (Servant Engagement & Equipping) See Schedule & Register: www.bit.ly/SOTPSEE523
Thursday, May 18 Prairie Crafters Meeting, 9:30 am
Weekend of May 20-21 First Communion Weekend
Wednesday, May 24 Lunch Honoring Huntley Public Works www.bit.ly/SOTPpubwks23
Monday,May 28 Memorial Day, Church Office Closed
Monday, May 28 Memorial Day Parade (Walk With Us)
Friday, June 2 Ice Cream Social, 6:30 pm www.bit.ly/SOTPsocial23
Saturday, June 3 Northern Illinois Food Bank, 9am www.bit.ly/SOTPnifb623
Saturday, June 10 University of Illinois Alumni Concert Choir—Artist Series Event, 7:30 pm
June 25—30 High School Youth Group Service Trip (Contact Pastor Ryan Mackey pastorryan@sotpmail.com)
Sunday, July 2 What’s More American Than Broadway—Artist Series Event, 7:00 pm
Tuesday, July 4 4th of July, Church Office Closed
July 10—14 Vacation Bible School, save the date Volunteers sign up now: www.bit.ly/SOTPVBSvol23
Sunday, August 13 New Member Gathering, 3pm
Sunday, August 20 Annual Church Picnic, Noon
Sunday, November 5 New Member Gathering, 3pm
Friday, December 1, “A Jazzy Christmas” – Artist Series Event, 7:00 pm
At SOTP
Sundays
- 9:00 am Traditional Worship
- 9:00 am Kids Connect
- 10:45 am Contemporary Worship
- 10:45 am Kids Connect
- 1:00 pm FBW
- 4:00 pm 7s Group (Mike & Julie Dahlin)
Mondays
- 9:00 am (3rd Mon) Gazebo Valor Quilts
- 10:00 am Staff Meeting
- 10:30 am FBW
- 1:00 pm 7s Group (Annette Petersen)
- 6:30 pm Boy Scouts Troop 200
- 7:00 pm (2nd Mon) Ministry Night
- 7:00 pm (3rd Mon) Council Meeting
Tuesdays
- 8:00 am Men’s Coffee at McD’s by Huntley Walmart
- 9:00 am (1st & 3rd Tues), Prairie Pointe Quilters
- 9:00 am Little Lambs Preschool
- 9:15 am AL-ANON Meeting
- 10:00 am Grief Journey Meeting
- 10:00 am (4th Tues), Barnabas
- 6:30 pm (1st Tues), Scout Troop 200 Committee
- 6:30 pm (1st Tues), Boy Scouts Patrol Leader’s Council
- 7:00 pm Adult Bells
- 7:00 pm Cub Scouts, Tigers
- 7:00 pm FBW
- 7:00 pm AL-ANON Meeting
Wednesdays
- 9:00 am Little Lambs Preschool
- 10:00 am God’s Girls
- 10:30 am Women’s FBW
- 11:00 am Bible Study with Pastor Mark
- 4:30 pm Spirit Ringers (Age 7-13)
- 5:20 pm Joy Ringers (Age 4-6)
- 6:30 pm Confirmation
- 7:00 pm Adult Choir
Thursdays
- 9:00 am Little Lambs Preschool
- 9:00 am (2nd Thurs), Prayer Shawl Ministry
- 5:30 pm (1st Thurs), Girl Scouts
- 6:30 pm (2nd Thurs), Lions Club
- 7:00 pm High School Youth
- 7:00 pm Cub Scouts
- Times Vary Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Fridays
- 9:00 am Little Lambs Preschool
- 9:30 am Sonshine Boys
- 10:00 am Women’s Coffee at McD’s by Huntley Walmart
- 10:30 am FBW
- Noon Help Serve Homeless Meals in Crystal Lake (1st & 3rd Fridays, Contact: Vik Bekeris vikbek66@yahoo.com )
Saturdays
Ways to Serve
God’s Work, Our Hands
Are you looking for ways to use your talents and participate in our church family?
Here are some ideas and who to contact for more information for each one:
- Adult Choir—Jane McMullen, jane@sotpmail.com
- Adventure Club—Jill Gillming jill@sotpmail.com
- Assisting Minister (9am) – Jane McMullen, jane@sotpmail.com Sign up at: www.bit.ly/SOTPworship
- A/V Team – Mike Yndestad, mike@sotpmail.com
- Barnabas Ministry—Donna Sorensen, sorensensid@comcast.net
- Bell Choir (Adult) —Jane McMullen, jane@sotpmail.com
- Bell Choir (Kids & Youth) – Jane McMullen, jane@sotpmail.com
- Communion Assistants—Jane McMullen, jane@sotpmail.com Sign up at: www.bit.ly/SOTPworship
- Communion Set Up & Take Down—Judie Symbal, judie.symbal@att.net
- Community Outreach—Tara Mackey, rtmackey10@yahoo.com
- Counters—Ralph Wehnes, ralphwehnes@sbcglobal.net
- Crafting Gifts for Sr. Citizens & Homeless Blankets—Alice Hallett, agrndmom3@gmail.com
- Greeters—Elaine Gillam, suggillam@aol.com
- Newsletter Mailing Prep—Michelle Rankin, michelle@sotpmail.com Sign up at: www.bit.ly/SOTPfolders
- Property Team—Mark Frendreis, SOTPproperty@gmail.com
- Prairie Quilters—Bev Kenny krkbjk@comcast.net
- Prayer Shawls—Jeanne Henley cjhenley2003@yahoo.com
- Public Relations—Matt Morrison matt@sotpmail.com
- Readers—Jane McMullen, jane@sotpmail.com Sign up at: www.bit.ly/SOTPworship
- Ushers—Ed Cuttle edschn28@comcast.net
- Welcome Center—Tara Mackey, rtmackey10@yahoo.com
- Worship Band (Singing & Instrumental)—Jeff Moore, jeff@sotpmail.com
May 2023
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Terry Halpin | Dottie Bobzin
Cheryl Adams | Laura Attaway
Carol Engstrom |
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Sue Mattiucci | |
| WALTER
LEMKE
Art Ryden
Chris Solem
Jeff Ottens
Tim Bueschel | JACK CONTI
Mickey & Cathy
Kappel
Pete Thompson
Cheryl
Rotermund
Frank Cesario
Carol
Engstrom | WAYNE
SCHMIDT
Nancy Wilson
Arja Kasper
Dan Wentzlof
Mike
Malczewski | RALPH
WEHNES
George
Attaway
Ed & Carolyn
Cuttle
Jerry & Pat
Darow |
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MCDUFFEE
Chuck Peterson
Annika
Yndestad | MARK
FRENDREIS
Sandi Stewart
Jessica Panella | DOUG NAGEL
Don Koerner
Judy Petropulos | VIK BEKERIS
Bob Mollis
Diane Mollis |
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