"Christian Crossroads"
This week we
will begin a new journey. While we did not get to the end of the Acts
of the Apostles or explore all of Paul’s journeys, we are moving on.
Like people on the Exodus…..we’re moving forward. Seems like
the theme for this week!! We, as Christian people are always on a
journey. Yet so often we find ourselves stuck. Stuck trying to make
the message of God relevant to our current society. We are often at
the intersection of what is relevant and what is appealing.
Somewhat of a CHRISTIAN CROSSROAD.
Which
direction should we go? Who do we appeal to? What message do we
use? Brian McLaren in his book THE GREAT SPIRITUAL MIGRATION
reminds us that we should be a part of a spiritual migration back to the
basic message of God that calls for conversion.
That’s one of those “churchy” words that confounds insides and
repels outsiders. So what do we do? Where do we go? Let’s
see if we can’t get some answers on Sunday. Join us 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, August 12th
- 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, August 14th
- Summer Interviews at 8:00 am
Thursday, August 16th
- Irshad at 7:00 pm
Friday, August 17th
- Church Office CLOSED
Sunday, August 19th
- 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
Look
for a Special Announcement coming this Sunday, August 12th during Worship
Service.
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.
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
Vi Schobel,
Westbury Care, 1800 Robin Lane, Lisle, Illinois 60532
Mary Ellen Rice,
8129 Carolwood Lane, Woodridge, IL 60517
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. A few copies are
available for purchase in the narthex. There is also a sign up for the fall
study and the fall study guides WAY OF LIFE
available in the narthex. Sign up now!
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).
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.
Voice of Care’s
Mile for Mileage Challenge.
Saturday,
August 18, 10 a.m. - noon at Castaldo Park in
Woodridge.
This
family-friendly inclusive walk and picnic takes place rain or shine. It
includes a live sing-a-long, Chick-Fil-A lunch and a hat or t-shirt. Walk
in person or "virtually" and collect pledges in person or online.
Come solo - as a family – or a group.
Get details
and register online - where you will find online
and downloadable registration and pledge options. You may also request
registration via phone at 630.231.3862.
THANK YOU for
supporting Voice of Care in equipping churches to reach people with
disabilities for Christ.
The 23rd Annual
Senior Lifestyle Expo
The Expo will
take place on Aug. 21-22, at the Drury Lane Theatre and
Conference Center, Oak Brook Terrace. "Discover the Sweeter Side of
Aging" will include entertainment, educational seminars and health and
wellness screenings. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
For more
information call Kaitie at (630) 293-5990 or look at www.seniorlifestyleexpo.org
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.
DuPagePads 14th
Annual Run 4 Home
Run 4 Home 10K & 5K Run, 5K & 1K Walk
Saturday, September 15, 2018, 8:00am
703 West Liberty, Wheaton
Bring your
family, friends and coworkers to DuPagePads 14th Annual Run 4 Home. The
CARA certified race and USATF certified course will take runners and
walkers through scenic streets of Wheaton and back to DuPagePads for a
celebration, including a Kids Corner featuring games, prizes, face painting
and more! The price increases on August 17th, sign up today!
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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PRISON CLOTHING
MINISTRY
Suits
for Success - Update July 2018
As of this month we are 15 months old. Toward our mission of
getting clean clothes in the hands of every parolee that is released from
an Illinois state prison we have given to the prisons over 16,400
garments. This represents between $350,000 - $400,000 at garage sale
prices as stated in the federal income tax regulations. Also, about
10 percent of the clothes that we collect are new and many are designer
clothes.
In the past
year we have drycleaners that are committed to cleaning and pressing
garments. They have done this without compensation at their own cost
of labor, cleaning supplies and personnel time. Some have cleaned as
many as 2,000 garments. The following is a list of participating
drycleaners that are members of Illinois Professional Drycleaners and
Launderers of Illinois: Signature Cleaners on South Werhli in Naperville,
KC Cleaners in Joliet, Greenacres Cleaners in DeKalb, Sugar Grove and
Sycamore, A-1 Cleaners throughout Rockford area, Wilmette Cleaners and
Tailors, and Country Squire Cleaners in Champaign.
We have
received donations from non-profits: Sharing Connections and Silver Cross
Hospital. Churches in the Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterian and Roman
Catholic denominations. Plus, the largest church in Illinois Willow
Creek and its 26 churches. We have received plastic hangers from
Dougas Ace in Naperville, over 1000 of them.
The
beneficiaries are the 33 State of Illinois correctional facilities both
men’s and women’s which range from St. Charles to Pickneyville. We
have affected the lives of no less than 4500 men and women who have taken
the suits, shirts, and casual clothes to return to their communities.
Our thanks to
the drycleaners, non-profits, churches and donors who have given these
clothes for the betterment of the parolees. The members of the board
of Suits for Success as well as the volunteers have not received any
compensation for their trips, gifts or other efforts to support our
organization.
Thank you,
Bill Denwood
Volunteer.
Looking
Ahead
September
30th - Church Picnic
October 20th -
55th Anniversary of Woodridge UMC
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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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10th, 2018, Volume 9, Edition 32
