"Building the Team"
Over the last
several weeks, the story of the early church has been unfolding before
us. We have been walking through the Acts of the Apostles and Paul’s
first journey to the newly established Christian churches, only to discover
that many of the challenges they faced are the same (or very similar) to
the ones we face in 2018. Questions around leadership, why we should
believe in the first place, who to believe and the age-old question of who
is “in” and who should be kept “out”. Ancient struggles that have
continued into the contemporary.
But over the
last couple of weeks, we have been reminded that we are the DREAM TEAM for
the future of the church. How do we face these continuing
challenges? What should we do to continue to share the Good News
about God’s love to future generations? You were invited to write
those dreams down last Sunday. But, now what happens to them?
Who puts them into action?
Good
question!!! Maybe we should spend some time talking about that this
week as we think about BUILDING THE TEAM. Who is, in
fact, on the “inside” and who should be eliminated? Where do we need
to draw the lines or who should be invited in to help broaden our
dream? Let’s see what we come up with together! See you
on Sunday at 10:00 a.m.! ALL are welcome!
Woodridge UMC
is an open and loving United Methodist community striving
to:
Welcoming
to all;
Uniting in service toward greater social justice for all;
Moving forward with understanding and acceptance of all
peoples;
Creating disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation
of the world.
Our purpose is
to offer a safe place and community to all races, cultures, religions,
genders, sexual identities, ethnicities, age groups and other
beliefs.
upcoming
events
Sunday, June 24th
- Irshad at 8:00 am
- ONE Worship Service at 10:00 am
- Filipino Baptist at 3:30 pm
- A.A. Meeting at 7:00 pm
Tuesday, June 26th
- Paducah Youth Group at 10:30 am
- Outreach Meeting at 7:00 pm
Wednesday, June 27th
- Preschool Summer Camp at 8:30 am
Thursday, June 28th
- Preschool Summer Camp at 8:30 am
- Irshad at 7:00 am
Sunday, July 1st
- Irshad at 8:00 am
- ONE Worship Service at 10:00 am
- Filipino Baptist at 3:30 pm
- A.A. Meeting at 7:00 pm
THANK YOU from
Susan Blanchard
Dear loved
ones at WUMC:
Imagine my
surprise when the doorbell rang in my new home – and the FedEx man was
there with a beautiful PRAYER plant from you! You are responsible for the
Tuesday tears (believe me – there are still tears every day). Thank you for
the kind words written on the note.
It has been
wonderful to be back "home" where Jack and I grew up….in some
ways it makes me feel young again to be going back to the old
places….
Please tell
everyone we arrived safely, as did all our belongings. I am happy to say that there are
cardinals and blue jays singing to me – they bring me joy in the morning
with my coffee.
"Thirty-eight years of singing and praying..
Thirty-eight years – it goes without saying
That I will miss you all at WUMC."
Love,
Susan
Electronic
Giving
If you use
electronic giving and have save the link, the website address has changed.
Please visit our website and follow the e-Giving link at
the bottom of the page to the new web address or go here.
Summer Worship
Schedule 2018
For June
3rd through September 30th, we will have one single
worship service at 10 am. The regular two service schedule
will return in October.
Please pray for the youth mission trip.
On
Saturday, June 23rd, 12 students and five adults leave WUMC for a
week of work in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. While there, they will partner with
Revive225, a ministry of First United Methodist Church, Baton Rouge, to do
home repair such as roofing, painting, repairing walls, or building ramps
for families in need. They will also get to experience South Louisianan
food and culture. So please pray for them as they continue our
congregation’s journey with Jesus by following his command to love God and
love our neighbors as we love ourselves. Specifically, please pray for:
Margot, Veronica, Ryan, Jack, Jake, Lia, Gillian, Jaidyn, Krista, Amanda,
Rachel, Sarah, Glenn, Kevin, Nikole, Heather, and Pastor Dave.
DON’T FORGET
OUR MEMBERS WITH LIMITED MOBILITY
Please
remember to keep in your prayers a few of our members who are not able to
get to church as often as they would like because of medical challenges. We
have included their addresses here in case you would also like to send a
card/words of encouragement:
Marv and Gen Bailey,
14804 S. Van Dyke Drive, #2245, Plainfield, Illinois 60544
Mary Ellen Rice,
ManorCare, 200 W. Martin Avenue, Naperville, Illinois 60540
Vi Schobel,
Westbury Care, 1800 Robin Lane, Lisle, Illinois 60532
Joan Kettel,
phone calls preferred but please limit the length of the conversation
Juan Marianyi,
21422 W. Douglas Lane, Plainfield, IL 60544
Will Grosch,
1261 Cobblestone Court, Naperville, IL 60564 (email grosch1@wowway.com)
Summer Sunday
School Teachers Needed
Looking for an
opportunity to help out this summer? Looking to meet some of the kids in
the church? Sign up to teach summer Sunday School. Lessons are available in
the narthex. We need to have one teacher each week to teach Sunday School.
This gives all the amazing teachers we have during the year a nice break.
Men, women and youth are welcome to sign up to teach. Please see Jorie
Manderfield if you have any questions.
SUMMER READING
FOR OUR FALL BIBLE STUDY
Beginning Tuesday, September 11th and Wednesday,
September 12th we will begin a new season of Bible study classes on WAY OF
LIFE by Brian McLaren. This study is based on the book by Brian McLaren
entitled THE GREAT SPIRITUAL MIGRATION. Pastor
Danita and Pastor Dave are encouraging each person who plans to participate
in the Fall Bible study classes to read THE GREAT SPIRITUAL
MIGRATION over the summer. The book is available through
Cokesbury and Amazon including a Kindle version. We will have
information and sign up for the fall study during the month of August. For
now, enjoy your summer reading!
Photos
Needed
We would like
to decorate our newly named rooms. Please send copies of any photos of
Bonfal Church or Friendship Church in the Philippines, Trinity Church in
Joliet, Standing Rock Reservation in South Dakota or of Jack Sipley to the
office so that we might make a display. (We will return your
originals).
What does the
Church say?
In its Social
Principles, The United Methodist Church recognizes all people, regardless
of country of origin, as members of the family of God and opposes policies
that separate family members from each other. Read more with this faith and
facts download.
NO
YOGA THIS Thursday
YOGA
HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR THIS WEEK. That
concludes our year. See you in the Fall!
Prince of Peace
Vacation Bible School:
This year,
Prince of Peace will be bringing a global fair to the kids at our Vacation
Bible School "Everywhere Fun Fair: Where God's World Comes
Together!" Your children will become neighbors at Everywhere Fun Fair
as they explore God's welcoming love and discover how Jesus teaches us to
be great neighbors.
Dates: June 25th through June 29th
Time: 6:00pm until 8:00pm
Cost: $10 per child - $15 per family
Ages: 4 yrs. thru 5th grade
Peace Pole
Re-dedication
Christ the
Servant Catholic Church in Woodridge is having a rededication of their
peace pole and open house on Sunday, July 8th at 3 - 5 pm.
The rededication will focus on uniting across the diversity in faith
traditions within our community. We are collecting short prayers (~3
sentences) for peace from different faith traditions to be used in the
ceremony. If you would like to submit and/or read it at the ceremony email
the office at ctsoffice@ctswoodridge.org.
Please carpool and RSVP if possible.
United
Methodist Women Mission U
Mission U is
an opportunity to study current issues impacting society based on current
mission study topics with particular attention to the responsibilities of
women in fulfilling the mission work of the church. Participants grow in
understanding the mission of the church in the current world context;
conference events are open to members and non-members of United Methodist
Women. In the Aurora district Summer mission U runs from July
12 -July 15 (Pastor Danita is a speaker) and the One Day Event is
on July 21. Everyone is welcome: women, men,
children and youth! See the bulletin board in the narthex for more
details.
UM Foundation
Annual Stewardship Summit
Set the tone
of Generosity with Testimony. The keynote speaker is Dr. Saul Ebema from
the Lombard Bible Church and originally from Sudan. The summit is on
Saturday, August 11th at Trinity UMC in Freeport or Saturday, August 18th
at FUMC of La Grange at 9 am. Register at umfnic.org/summit.
Pre-registration is $25 (church groups of 3+ is $75). Cost is increased at
the door.
Colors of
Love
A seminar on
raising children in a racially unjust world. Practical guidance and
resources for clergy, children/youth leaders and parents. Join Dr. Jennifer
Harvey and a youth panel on Saturday, August 25th at 8:30 am at
the First UMC of Elmhurst. Register online by August 15th for $25 (includes
lunch) at www.unitedvoicesforchildren.org
Service of
Installation for Jeffry Bross
Please join us
for the Service of Installation for Jeffry Bross as District Superintendent
on Sunday, September 16th at Grace United Methodist
at 2:00 pm with a Dessert Reception to follow.
Teach a Man to
Fish
The 2018
Spiritual Congress of the United Methodist Men on September 14th -
16th in Williams Bay, WI. "Come, follow me," Jesus said,
"and I will make you fishers of men." Featured speakers will be
David Holcome and Drew Oakley with Bishop Sally Dyck. Register online at www.nicumm.org The entire weekend is $174.
Two days is $145 and Saturday only is $90.
Wanted:
Coordinator for WUMC’s participation in PADS (Public Action to Deliver
Shelter)
In order for
our church to continue to participate at PADS a WUMC PADS coordinator is
needed. That person acts as the liaison between DuPage PADS and First
United Methodist Church in Downers Grove where we serve. Other tasks
include recruiting volunteers each fall to donate food and to volunteer at
PADS on the nights we act as host, maintain and post the volunteers lists,
send out reminder emails and bulletin articles each time it is our time to
serve. For more information please contact Debbie Wordinger 331 645-7779.
Inquiring about the position doesn’t mean you are on the hook for it! But
if you are considering if this is a job you can do, give Debbie a
call.
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LOVE YOUR
NEIGHBOR
DONATIONS
NEEDED FOR THE WEST SUBURBAN FOOD PANTRY
Our Church,
Woodridge United Methodist Church (WUMC), partners with the West Suburban
Food Pantry "Food Pantry", located just off 63rd Street, to
provide food for the economically disadvantaged members of our community. WE
ARE ASKING EACH MEMBER OF WUMC TO BRING A DONATION OF NON-PERISHABLE FOOD
ITEMS TO OUR CHURCH AT LEAST ONCE, IF NOT EACH WEEK, DURING THE MONTH OF
JULY 2018.
The Food
Pantry is in great need of the following:
- Canned Tomato
Products
- Canned Tuna and
Chicken
- Pancake Mix and Syrup
- Canned Fruits and
Vegetables
- Peanut Butter and
Jelly
Church
donations having fallen off this year, i.e. our Church’s donations, thus
far in 2018, are 43 percent below what we contributed in 2017. PLEASE HELP
US MAKE UP GROUND BY BRINGING YOUR DONATIONS TO CHURCH AND PLACING THEM IN
OR NEAR THE BASKET THAT SITS ON THE FLOOR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE MIDDLE
ENTRANCE TO OUR SANCTUARY. THANK YOU!
PRISON CLOTHING
MINISTRY
Our Outreach
Committee is pleased to announce that we are now able to partner with
other participating area churches in the Suits for Success Program.
This non-profit, volunteer organization which was founded by Bill Denwood
of Community Methodist Church in Naperville provides, at no charge, gently
used clothes to parolees throughout the State of Illinois that are suitable
for interviews with prospective employers. Prior to this time,
WUMC’s donations served only the Logan Correctional Facility in Lincoln,
Illinois.
The Suits for
Success Program also partners with area dry-cleaners which serve as
drop-off points and clean and press the clothes for free. The
participating dry cleaner closest to us is Signature Cleaners, Steve
Hirmer, Owner, on Werhli in Naperville. You may drop off your
donations directly with Steve or bring them to WUMC and place in the boxes
in the hallway which leads from the Narthex to Fellowship Hall.
PLEASE NO SHOES!
THANKS TO
EVERYONE FOR YOUR
DONATIONS!!!!
Looking
Ahead
June 23rd - July 1st
- Youth Mission Trip
July
29th - Summer Extravagandza
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Our Mission:
Welcoming
to all;
United in service toward greater social justice for all;
Moving forward with understanding and acceptance of all
peoples;
Creating disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation
of the world.
Our purpose is
to offer a safe place and community to all races, cultures, religions,
genders, sexual identities, ethnicities, age groups and other
beliefs.
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22nd, 2018, Volume 9, Edition 25
