Posts Tagged ‘Sense Of Community’

All Grace! | Greg Kirschner


Date of Talk:  May 19th, 2014
Location:   Park Ridge Men’s Prayer Breakfast-Park Ridge IL, South Park Church - Park Ridge IL
Presenter(s):   Greg Kirschner
Affiliated Group(s):   Medical Mission, Small Groups
Work Listing(s):   Medical Doctor, Teacher
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Greg K. Kirschner, M.D., a family practice doctor and medical teacher, will tell us how to discover your purpose. He will share a story of being called to serve all people. Hear how God worked within him and his wife, Carolyn Kirschner M.D., a gynecologic oncology surgeon.  Hear their life’s work, helping to bring physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Hear their amazing journey, back and forth, from Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, Illinois, America, for years at a time in medical missions including in the Federal Republic of Nigeria in West Africa. Hear full circle of God’s mysterious plan for them and their 4 children.


To Jos (Nigeria Medical Mission) and Back | Greg Kirschner


Date of Talk:  May 19th, 2014
Location:   Park Ridge Men’s Prayer Breakfast-Park Ridge IL, South Park Church - Park Ridge IL
Presenter(s):   Greg Kirschner
Affiliated Group(s):   Medical Mission, Small Groups
Work Listing(s):   Medical Doctor, Teacher
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Greg K. Kirschner, M.D., a family practice doctor and medical teacher, will share a story of being called as a Christian speaker to serve all people. Hear how God worked within him and his wife, Carolyn Kirschner M.D., a gynecologic oncology surgeon.  Hear their life’s work, helping to bring physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Hear their amazing journey, back and forth, from Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, Illinois, America, for years at a time in medical missions including in the Federal Republic of Nigeria in West Africa. Hear full circle of God’s mysterious plan for them and their 4 children.


Sacred Architecture | David Kuhlman


Date of Talk:  April 15th, 2014
Location:   St. Paul of the Cross - Park Ridge IL
Presenter(s):   David Kuhlman
Website:  www.jnka-architects.com
Affiliated Group(s):   Facilities Committee
Work Listing(s):   Architect, Religious
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David Kuhlman, Architect, will share his “how to discover your purpose”  story. Dave is President of Jaeger Nickola Kuhlman & Associates (JNKA), an architecture firm that specializes in serving churches and faith-based clients. Hear his  inspiration and reflection on the design of beautiful new chapel space.  Hear how Dave worked with this client to achieve a design that reflected their desire to emphasize the Eucharist as the source and summit of the Catholic faith.  Observe how Dave balances his faith while serving his clients. Understand the role his wife, Kimberly, played in getting a business close to home, and understand Dave’s fervent desire to always hear God’s call within.


Calling in the Night | Sharon Lynch


Date of Talk:  April 14th, 2014
Location:   St. Mary - Des Plaines IL (847) 824-8144
Presenter(s):   Sharon Lynch
Website:  www.movetodesplainesil.com
Work Listing(s):   Real Estate Broker
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Sharon Lynch, Real Estate Broker, will tell a story of spirituality in the workplace making a creative connection.  Her client was facing escalating rents.  Sharon prays while driving in her car without any “noise.” Hear Sharon’s conviction felt deep in her heart for her client.  Hear how Sharon knew this solution would work for her client. Hear real estate tips we all can use.  Called to serve, hear how Sharon’s faith affects her work.


Music Therapy | Nancy Swanson


Date of Talk:  March 7th, 2014
Location:   St. Paul of the Cross - Park Ridge IL
Presenter(s):   Nancy Swanson
Website:  www.musictherapyillinois.org
Affiliated Group(s):   Choir
Work Listing(s):   Music Therapist
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Nancy Swanson, a board-certified music therapist, will share an inspirational story of how a terminally ill woman was surrounded by the strength of God, her family, and the power of music.  Hear Nancy discuss how she used live music in the moment to create an atmosphere of worship, connection, support, and joy.  Hear how Nancy adapts her plans for her life, to be more open to hear God’s plan for herself. Hear her tips on how we can all use music to strengthen our connection with God and others, to increase our relaxation, and to focus on the positive.


Coaching from the heart | Colleen Eddy


Date of Talk:  January 30th, 2014
Location:   St. Paul of the Cross - Park Ridge IL
Presenter(s):   Colleen Eddy
Affiliated Group(s):   Cantor, Choir, Eucharistic Minister
Work Listing(s):   Career Coach, Teacher
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Colleen Eddy, Career Coach and Teacher,  will share a teaching experience.  Consider her ability to listen as she “coached” a student into class participation.  She believes God has helped her to learn to listen to understand — coaching from the heart which she will share. Learn tips on a most elemental form of building trust…being part of a faith community.


Challenged | Stephanie Teresi


Date of Talk:  January 27th, 2014
Location:   St. Paul of the Cross - Park Ridge IL
Presenter(s):   Stephanie Teresi
Affiliated Group(s):   Youth Group
Work Listing(s):   Teacher
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Stephanie Teresi, a student and Catechist Volunteer, will share a story of a young person who confided not believing in God to her.  Hear what the same student said at the end of the year. Hear the empathy she feels towards her students who are not much younger than her. Hear tips we all can use, especially teaching CCD, a religious education program.


CCD for Me and Evan | Alex Ellyin


Date of Talk:  January 27th, 2014
Location:   St. Paul of the Cross - Park Ridge IL
Presenter(s):   Alex Ellyin
Work Listing(s):   Teacher
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Alex Ellyin, a student and Catechist volunteer, in his first full year of teaching CCD, a religious education program,  will share a story of peer pressure that all young people face today.  Hear how he brings what goes on outside of church into the CCD classroom.  Hear how repetition of important messages and getting interested in students gets results.


Find Ways to Say Yes | Shawn Messmer


Date of Talk:  January 20th, 2014
Location:   St. Marcelline-Schaumburg IL
Presenter(s):   Shawn Messmer
Work Listing(s):   Principal
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Shawn Messmer, Principal at Maine South, will share a story from his Principal’s Advisory Council with students. Hear how a student landscape architect offered an intriguing idea. See how Shawn’s faith help’s Shawn find as many ways to say “Yes” as possible while directing the student in ways to overcome pitfalls. Hear how Shawn continually talks about right and wrong to build a culture that helps others recognize and support each others’ talents and gifts. Hear empowering community tips from this high school principal.

 


How to Be a Presenter “Where Work Meets Faith” | Jeff Liautaud


Date of Talk:  January 17th, 2014
Location:   Training Videos Loquate - Chicago IL
Presenter(s):   Jeff Liautaud
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Jeff Liautaud, President of Loquate, will share how to become a Presenter in a Seminar – “Where Work Meets Faith.”  Does your faith influence your work?  If you have a story to tell, call Jeff at 773-621-0863 or email Jeff@Loquate.TV.  All are invited to build a sense of community around a preciousness of God at work in the lives of ordinary people like us. The vision is community for all mankind.


It all comes back to trust. | Daniel N. Briggs


Date of Talk:  December 3rd, 2013
Location:   St. Paul of the Cross - Park Ridge IL
Presenter(s):   Daniel N. Briggs
Website:  www.brotherrice.org
Affiliated Group(s):   Cantor, Knights of Columbus
Work Listing(s):   Music Teacher and Director
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Daniel N. Briggs, Music Director and Teacher, will tell us of a touchy situation at a new job at Brother Rice High School. Listen how music offered an amazing, cultural, and psychological impact on the community by singing athletes. Hear what it means to put your reputation on the line, for God. Find out how he built trust by listening, not condemning.


Faith | Joseph Schmidt


Date of Talk:  September 11th, 2013
Location:   St. Patrick High School Chicago IL
Presenter(s):   Joseph Schmidt
Work Listing(s):   Educator
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Dr. Joseph Schmidt, President of St. Patrick High School, will tell us of his faith journey.Hear his deep loss upon his wife’s, Lynn’s, death.Hear Lynn’s message to Joe, and to all, at Lynn’s funeral.


Prayer at Work | Rick Biagi


Date of Talk:  September 3rd, 2013
Location:   St. Paul of the Cross - Park Ridge IL
Presenter(s):   Rick Biagi
Website:  https://www.nealmcdevitt.com
Affiliated Group(s):   Knights of Columbus, Park Ridge District Board
Work Listing(s):   Attorney, Intellectual Property Attorney
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Rick Biagi is an attorney at Neal and McDevitt, a law firm, specializing in intellectual property and marketing law. Hear how his Catholic faith brings greater peace to him and increases his effectiveness in his practice.


How to Give a Blessing | Jeff Liautaud


Date of Talk:  September 3rd, 2013
Location:   Training Videos Loquate - Chicago IL
Presenter(s):   Jeff Liautaud
Website:  www.Loquate.TV
Affiliated Group(s):   Knights of Columbus
Work Listing(s):   Initiators
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Hold a “Work Meets Faith Seminar” for your group.Protect the primary values of servant leaders within the group. Get other servant leaders to present.Make a lasting difference for your group with a small amount of your time. The vision is community for all mankind. Loquate Charity assists you.


To Make a Difference in Someone’s Day | Michael Kitt


Date of Talk:  July 15th, 2013
Location:   ST. Mary’s Episcopal - Park Ridge IL
Presenter(s):   Michael Kitt
Work Listing(s):   Deacon, Financial Consultant
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Michael Kitt, Episcopalian Deacon and financial consultant, will share a story of bringing the sacred into the everyday.Hear this touching story of making one life better thru an unexpected offer.Hear Michael’s daily review of trying to make a difference in a person’s life.Hear tips on bringing light and faith into the everyday.