Indiana Dunes Great Banquet
P.O. Box 353
Lowell, IN 46356

News Items for the Indiana Dunes Great Banquet Community.


     
     
 

Tom Kuznicki died Monday, November 30, 2009…he attended IDGB # 53  and served on several more teams.  Please pray for his wife, Carol and his two children as they endure this time of grief.

Tom's funeral will be on Wednesday at 11am at First Christian Church in Valparaiso. The church is located at 1507 Glendale Blvd. in Valparaiso. 
Phone number 219 462-5615.

Because Tom had embraced the Great Banquet so, Carol has decided to make that a big part of the service. She has decided on a number of Great Banquet songs, as it had become such an important part of their lives. There will be a luncheon served right after the service.

They have decided to scatter Tom's ashes in Hawaii, as that is what Tom wanted.  Tom's and Carol's son lives there with his wife and Tom really loved Hawaii, when they visited.

 
  From Mark Robison........

Joys, Concerns and Sorrows.
 
I thought I would pass along to the community a few things that have come to my attention regarding various community members that many of you may know.
 
I recently learned that Betty Wray, who was a guest at IDGB #58 this past fall, passed away on January 10th.  Sonia Fabbri commented to me that, "I know how much her weekend as a guest meant to her and I know she carried the love of Christ she was shown by the IDGB community with her these months since."  Please keep Betty's family and friends  as well as her tablemates and new friends she met during her weekend in your prayers.
 
Cece McAgy wrote to pass along some surprising information regarding Julie Wilmoth.  Julie and her husband Ed are both snow birds who head south for the winter. Many of you may recognize them as the couple who come in on Saturday mornings, during a banquet weekend, and help in the kitchen most of the day up until Candlelight, offering to do much of the grunt or dirty work. They are viewed as angels by the kitchen team.  Please keep Julie Ed, and Julie's physicians attending to her in your prayers.  Cece wanted to pass along this information to those who may know Julie & Ed,   "Julie is very ill with cancer and is hospitalized in Yuma, AZ. It's been a very difficult time as we wait for test results and treatment plans. Attached is a website that Ed has posted information on and that family and friends may post their regards to. It's a terrific tool for keeping up to date with everyone. Please feel free to pass it along to whomever you think would appreciate the information.   www.caringbridge.org/visit/juliewilmoth
Some of you have asked for their mailing address: 650 S. Ave B #88, Yuma, AZ 85364
I will be flying out this week and will pass along all of the good wishes and prayers. Thanks for all the support."
 
On a happier note, I was excited to open my email today and pick up the news that Rob Adlard proposed, finally, to Corie Snyder last Thursday!  (She said 'yes' in case you were wondering. haha)  Many of you may know this young vibrant couple as they have worked on numerous men's and women's teams over the past couple of years and most recently worked the Awakening this past fall.  Rob commented to me in his email that the Great Banquet/Awakening community is an important part of their lives and he wanted to share this joyous new with the community.  If you have been on team with these guys or you attend Westminster Presbyterian Church, be sure to pass along your congratulations!  
 
Mark Robison
IDGB Community Lay Director

Posted 01/31/2009

 
  From Mark Robison........

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
 
The 72-hour prayer chart needs our attention.  As of now, there are still 108 half-hour prayer slots open.  This is so important to show our guests that they are being prayed over and loved by so many who don't even know them.  We need to show our guests a full 72-hour prayer chart.  And prayer is what drives this ministry thru Jesus Christ. 
 
Please contact and email those you know that may consider praying for our guests.  God bless you and those who pray for the men we all will serve.
 
Prayer – we post a 72 hour prayer chart for our guests to see – sign up at  http://www.3dayol.org

 - go to prayer vigil and scroll down to Westville and sign on.

- or just hit this website http://www.3dayol.org/Vigil/GetVigil.phtml?pvid=2916&commid=1088

And we still need more placemats, hands, posters, and "green" agape.  There are so many of God's people that want to serve in any way they can.  They just need to be aware of the need.
 
Agape Love is a powerful thing.  I felt it at my 72-hour weekend.  His love moves mountains. 
Chris

Posted 11/03/2008

 
  From Mark Robison......... 
Greetings IDGB Community,
 
I hope this email finds all of you well and about to enjoy one of God's beautiful autumn weekends!  We just finished the fall banquet weekends and we planted and renewed 36 seedlings.  It will be interesting to see how the Holy Spirit takes these seedlings and how and where they will grow.
 
As is my custom, I announced the men's & women's lay directors for the next springs banquets at the closing ceremonies of the men's and women's weekend and I wanted to share this with all of you.
 
Tom Stewart will be leading the men at #59 in April and Mary Pawlicki will be leading the women at #60 the following weekend.  Both Tom and Mary have served on numerous teams and have contributed a great deal to many IDGB weekends.  Please join with me in congratulating them on their assignments and please keep them in your prayers over the coming months as they work to assemble their respective teams to set out to do God's work.
 
Mark Robison
Community Lay Director

Posted 10/10/2008

 
  From Mark Robison........

Dear fellow IDGB Community members,
 
I have some mixed news that I thought you would want to know. 
Sadly, our good friend and Awakening Community Spiritual Director and long time spiritual support of the IDGB Community, Nancy Kahaian, will be moving out of the area in the very early part of August.  She has resigned as pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Michigan City, and as the Community Spiritual Director for the Awakening.
The great news is Nancy will become the Interim Synod Executive for the Synod of Mid-America, based in Kansas City where she will take a new direction in her ministry.  She asked me to relate to all of you that, "In the past several years, it has been the members of the Indiana Dunes Great Banquet Community who have beautifully and wonderfully incarnated the love of God in my life.  I wish dozens of IDGB'ers could know how deeply and profoundly their cards, letters, and acts of kindness have sustained my life.  One of the most painful realities of my departure from Indiana is leaving the IDGB Community.  I thank God for all of you."
Her comments make me feel like we do a good job at being disciples for Christ in reinvigorating and sustaining the pastoral community as they go about their ministry on a daily basis while juggling spiritual and work related needs in regards to their families and personal lives. 
Nancy also stated, "It would mean very much to me if members of the IDGB Community could be here in Michigan City for my last Sunday, August 3, 2008 at 9:45 am.  I know we all have a spiritual home/congregation we are a part of, but if a few of you could sneak away for one Sunday......it would mean so very much to me because we are brothers and sisters together."
I hope that if you can make it, you would go up and worship with Nancy on her final Sunday at Michigan City as she leads her last worship service in this area for the foreseeable future.
We have been truly blessed to have been a part of her ministry here over the past years!
 
Mark Robison
IDGB Community Lay Director

Posted 07/15/2008

 
  From Sheryl Oksimowicz

The following are items that are especially needed for the upcoming Women's Banquet #56
 
1. lots of bed agape 
2. lots of table agape
3. pocket size prayer cards (may be purchased at Christian Bookstore or on-line)
4. jar candles for the bathrooms (unscented or vanilla only)
5. crafty items for poster making kits (such as: ribbons, glitter, buttons, stickers, fun-foam shapes, etc.) 
 
I will be at the Men's banquet closing on Sunday April 27th and would be more than happy to take off your hands any of these items you wish to donate!
Thank you for all your help!!!
 
Sheryl Oksimowicz, Head Agape Women's Team
DeColores!

Posted 04/16/2008

 
  From Betsy Kastak............

Congratulations to Jessica Finch and Family on the birth of their new daughter/granddaughter Alexa Lee. Alexa was born on February 20, 2008, she was 7 lbs. 19 inches.

Posted 03/01/2008

 
  From Mark Robison...........
 
Greetings everyone and I hope you have had a joyous and safe holiday!
 
The IDGB community will be gathering on Saturday, January 26th at the First Christian Church in Valparaiso, located at 1507 Glendale Blvd.  This is the first time the wonderful community members from this church will be hosting a gathering and it's easy to find as it is directly across the street from Valplayso Park.
 
The wonderful people here have also agreed to provide a light supper for our enjoyment for those people who can come between 6pm-7pm.  Please bring a salty or sweet snack or soda to share during Fellowship.
We will also be hosting our Annual Meeting immediately after our worship service for the purpose of electing new board members and to vote on changes to the IDGB By-Laws.
 
We hope you take this wonderful opportunity to come out and gather with your IDGB fellow community members.
Remember, anyone is welcome at a 4th Day Gathering.  It doesn't matter if they have attended a banquet or not!

The schedule is as follows,
6:00 p.m  community supper
7:00 p.m. community worship
8:00 p.m. Annual Meeting of the IDGB Community & fellowship to follow.
 
Mark Robison
IDGB Community Lay Director

Posted 01/07/2008

 
 
From Harry Karabel......

Please let the community know that the Lay Directors for Awakening #16 are Terry Doubek and Chris Kern.

Thank you!
Harry J. Karabel
 
Posted 11/29/2007
 
  From Mark Robison.........

Greetings Everyone,
 
I wanted to share with everyone that there is a 4th Day Gathering "Awakening Style" this Saturday, November 10th at St. John's United Church in Chesterton.  St. John's is located at the corner of 3rd & Lincoln Ave. or 225 West Lincoln Avenue for you MapQuest savvy people. <ed. There is a link on the Church Directory Page>
 
A light supper is available between 6:00 - 7:00;  Singing and Worship starts at 7:00, and fellowship and live music finishes up the night.  Please remember that 4th Day Gatherings are open to anyone!

We look forward to seeing everyone there, especially our newest members of the community, our Sleepers from Awakening #15 which took place last weekend!

Remember, anyone is welcome to attend a 4th Day Gathering!
 
Mark Robison,
Community Lay Director

Posted 11/09/2007

 
  From Mark Robison.........

Request for missing Great Banquet Information & Pictures

UPDATED & REVISED AS OF 10/11/07)

We are still missing the following from our Historical records and would greatly appreciate finding people who have the following missing items.  If you would be so kind as to make a copy and send me any of the information listed below that you may possess, we can update and complete our historical records of all of our Great Banquets and Awakenings.  If you don’t have the means to make the copies, please send me the original, and a note letting me know if you would like it back.  If you want the item back, I will make the copies and return the originals to you!

Send to, Mark Robison IDGB, 1607 Carriage Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383.  If you have questions, please e-mail me at communitylaydirector@idgb.net 

Missing Sunday Packet Team & Guest List (organized by table names)
            Men’s IDGB:  #3-spring of 1996: #16-spring of 1999; #20-spring of 2000.
            Women’s IDGB: #19-fall of 1999; #26-spring of 2001; #29-fall of 2001.
            IDA: #2-spring of 1999, #4-spring of 2001; #12-fall 2005.

Missing Team & Guest Weekend Picture
            Women’s IDGB: #26-spring of 2001; #29-fall of 2001; #31-spring of 2002
            IDA: #1- spring of 1998; #2-spring of 1999.

Missing Team & Guest Picture Roster
            Men’s IDGB:
  #1-fall of 1995.
            Women’s IDGB: #2-fall 1995; #26-spring 2001; #29-fall 2001; #31-spring 2002.
            IDA: #1- spring of 1998; #2-spring of 1999; #9-spring of 2004, #9-spring of 2006

Thanks you so very much for your help!!!

Mark Robison

Posted 10/12/2007

 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

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