Pastors Page Oct 14 2026

Announcements

A brief service of remembrance will be held for Carol Tucker at 12 noon on Saturday, October 17th at Skyline Memorial Park in Monee.

Our Charge Conference is this Sunday, October 18th at 11:30 after worship. Please come to worship and stay for the Conference.

More announcements…..

Devotion

Well, I am happy to say that there are more critters coming back to the backyard. There haven’t been many lately. But this week I’ve seen a Downy Woodpecker and a Hairy Woodpecker on the bird feeders. I’ve also seen greedy Starlings who fight over the food and well-behaved Black-capped Chickadees splashing in the bird bath. This morning I saw a mourning dove drinking the fresh water I put out each morning in a pan.

About a week and a half ago, my husband called me to the upstairs window to show me 2 blue jays. He knows I’m rather fond of bluejays and then he went downstairs to look up what bluejays like to eat. It turns out bluejays are crazy about peanuts in the shell. So, he got online and bought 2 huge bags for them. When they arrived I showed him how big the bags are and he said, “Oh don’t worry about it, they’ll eat it. Bluejays stay around over the winter and they’ll need something to eat.”

I know he’s done this because he knows how much joy I get out of watching the birds and squirrels and other critters. And during the winter there’s not much to see outside. So, this year, I’ll be enjoying the bluejays and give God thanks, yet again, for my thoughtful husband.

Let’s remember what the Good Book says: “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people.” Galatians 6:10

Yours in the journey,

Pastor Kristen

Coming up…

• We will be celebrating All Saints Day on Sunday, November 1.  All who have lost family members are invited to bring a photograph of their family members.

• Sue Naylor wants to remind members of the Women’s Group that they will be meeting for the buffet dinner at 5:30p.m. on Monday, October 19, at Aurellio’s, Main St., Crete

• Kit and Matt Green invite all who enjoy fish (perch, shrimp, crab cakes, basa  (or chicken fingers) to attend the last Fish Fry of 2026 on Friday, November 6, between 4:00 and 6:30 at the St. John VFW Post 717, located on W 93rd Ave. in St. John.

• On Sunday, November 15, the Women’s Group will be hosting “Oh, my, It’s Pie” immediately after the service. Bring a napkin, your favorite fork and your appetite.

• A reminder – The Annual Art Fair, held the same weekend as the Crete Country Christmas, will be held from 9-3 on Saturday, December 5, in the Church Narthex.

• The Crete Pantry is always looking for donations of items that aren’t usually remembered. Items like personal hygiene products (toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, deodorant, shaving cream, baby powder, diapers…), laundry detergents, dryer sheets, and cooking/baking items like sugar, flour, cooking oil, food coloring or cake and brownie mixes are always gratefully accepted. The pantry, located at 1367 Wood St., is open to residents of Crete who are in need and can receive a free bag of groceries.

• The church Thrift Shop is open every Saturday year-round from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Donations may be dropped off at the shop on Tuesdays between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m., and on Saturdays during shop hours.