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Woodridge United Methodist Church
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Join
us on Sunday for worship services
at 9:00 am & 10:30 am
Professional nursery care available for the little ones.
All are Welcome!
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Determining
Deservedness
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Our look at some of
Jesus’ parables during Lent continues this week with the
story of the Laborers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16). That parable
offers themes of:
•
Fairness
•
Equality
•
Generosity
•
Entitlement
• Justice
…Just to
name a few.
One common
interpretation of this parable posits it is all about who
is eligible for heaven after death. But what do our
(self-imposed and resurrected from four years ago) Rules of Parable Club have to say about
that? Could it be that straight-forward? Or is it more
enigmatic than that? What else might be going on here —
both in this parable and in Matthew’s gospel narrative?
Is this a manual for both employees and employers?
Finally — the
question most of are eager to ask most of the time — what
might this parable have to say to us as we strive to live
faithfully in 2019? (After all, fairness, equality, and
entitlement are no longer problems we face…oh, wait…)
Be here this Sunday,
March 17th as Pastor Dave tackles these questions and
more in his sermon, “Determining Deservedness.”
Worship services are
Sunday mornings at 9:00am and 10:30am. All are welcome!
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Be part of the discussion at our worship
gatherings on Sundays at 9:00 & 10:30 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.
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Sunday, March 17th
- Worship Services at 9:00 & 10:30 am
- Confirmation Class at 11:30 am
- Lenten
Brunch at 11:30 am
- Filipino Baptist at 3:30 pm
- A.A. Meeting at 7:00 pm
Monday, March 18th
- Girl
Scouts at 6:00 pm
- Cub
Scouts at 6:30 pm
Tuesday, March 19th
- Life
Line Screening at 8:30 am
- Lenten Study at 10:30 am
- 7:00
pm Boy Scout Committee
- 7:00
pm Finance Committee
- 7:30
pm Private Soccer
Wednesday, March 20th
- Wednesday Night Live at 6:00 pm
- Cub Scouts at 6:30 pm
- Lenten Study at 6:45 pm
Thursday, March 21st
- SMP
Spring Fling 10:30 am
- Boy
Scouts at 7:30 pm
Friday, March 22nd
- Church
Office CLOSED
- Boy
Scouts at 7:30 pm
Sunday, March 24th
- Worship Services at 9:00 & 10:30 am
- Filipino Baptist at 3:30 pm
- A.A. Meeting at 7:00 pm
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Invitation to Observe a Holy Lent
TWO LENTEN
STUDIES FOR THE PRICE OF ZERO
The Tuesday
Lenten study began March
12 and meets from 10:30 AM until noon. This group
will follow the Narrative Lectionary look at some of Jesus
parables
The Wednesday
Lenten study began March
13 and meets from 6:45 pm to 8:00 pm. This group
will follow a study written by our Bishop Sally Dyck about being
good shepherds.
Lenten Brunch
The Education Committee will
be having a Lenten Brunch following the second service THIS Sunday, March 17. Please
join us for food and fellowship. Please join us and
bring a dish to share! The Education Committee will
provide egg casseroles. Hope to see you there!
Easter Egg Hunt
Donations
Once again it's that time of
year! The Education and Family Committee is getting
ready to stuff eggs for this year's Easter Egg
Hunt. There is a box in the Narthex to drop off
donations. All candy needs to be individually wrapped
and small enough to fit in an egg. Thank you for your
donations!
Easter Egg Hunt
Plan to join us for the
annual WUMC Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 13th!
The event will begin promptly at 10:00 am
and will include a short lesson for the children. Bring a
basket to collect your eggs! In the event of inclement weather,
we will hold the hunt inside our church classrooms. Please
remember to invite a friend!
Easter Flowers
A WUMC tradition continues,
you can order flowers in memory or in honor of friends and loved
ones to decorate our altar on Easter Sunday. We will list the
names given in the bulletin that day. On Easter, please take your
flowers home after 2nd service or come back Tuesday (the off ice
is closed Easter Monday) to pick them up. Ordering Envelopes will
available in the Narthex soon. Please place your payment in the
envelope provided and into the box in the Narthex by Palm Sunday, April
14th. See Judy Krohn, with questions.
Items for
Easter Baskets Needed!
The Outreach committee is
collecting items to assemble Easter baskets for our sister
church, Trinity UMC in Joliet.
We need:
● Small toys
● Individually wrapped candy
● Baskets
● Easter grass
Please place your donations in the designated tote in the Narthex
or call Bob Copeland if you are interested in donating items.
Items must be in by
Friday, April 12. Thank you!
Easter Hams
We are collecting 20 hams for
Easter to donate to our sister church, Trinity UMC in Joliet.
Please have the hams in the church kitchen by Sunday, April 14.
For more information, see our display in the Narthex. Thank
you!
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Notice
GENERAL
CONFERENCE FOLLOW UP
During General Conference 2019 in St. Louis,
United Methodist delegates from around the world worshiped
together, discussed complex issues and passed legislation
regarding same-sex marriage and the ordination of LGBTQ+
clergy. Delegates also adopted legislation allowing a
"gracious exit" for congregations wishing to leave
the denomination. But on March 6, the Council of Bishops
filed a request for a declaratory decision from the Judicial
Council on the constitutionality of that disaffiliation petition. Click here for
the press release.
More
Resources:
Post-Session
Debriefings
Bishop Dyck invites you to continue the
conversation and join one of three debriefings across the
Conference:
·
Saturday, March 30 at 9:30 am
- Orland Park: Faith UMC, 15101 S 80th Ave., Orland
Park.
·
Saturday, March 30 at 2 pm
- Barrington UMC, 98 Algonquin Rd., Barrington.
·
Sunday, March 31 at 3 pm
- Oregon UMC, 200 S. 4th St., Oregon
The Church
Office will be CLOSED Friday, March 22nd through Wednesday,
March 27th
There
will be ONE Service on Sunday, March 31st as it is a fifth
Sunday. However, due to the proximity of the Lenten
Brunch, we will not be sharing a meal on March 31st.
Events
Adventurers
Adventurers
The
Adventurers will be going to Suparossa on Saturday, March
23rd at 5:00 pm. Please contact Rick or JoAnn Cihlar
at by Thursday, March 21st, if you are interested in
attending.
YOGA Every
Thursday
Yoga
is one way to create strength, balance, and flexibility in
the body's also a time to practice stillness and develop
patience. Please wear comfortable clothing that ensures
privacy while allowing mobility. Bring a mat or a large
towel. Cost is $5 per person. If you are attending for
the first time, please arrive a few minutes early to sign a
health waiver and meet the instructor. Any questions,
please contact Carrie
Santucci.
Life Line
Screening
Life
Line Screening will be at Woodridge United Methodist Church
on March
19th. 5 screenings will be offered that
scan for potential health problems related to: blocked
arteries; abdominal aortic aneurysms; hardening of the
arteries in the legs; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart
beat; and a bone density screening, used to assess the risk
of osteoporosis. Register for a Wellness Package (4 vascular
tests and osteoporosis screening) from $149 ($139 with our
member discount). All 5 screenings take 60-90 minutes
to complete. You can register for this event and
receive a $10 discount off any package priced above $129 by
calling toll-free 1-888-653-6441, visiting here or texting the word circle to
797979.
Night with
the Chicago Bulls
We
are all invited to experience great NBA action of the Chicago
Bulls as they play the Portland Trail Blazers at the United
Center on
March 27 at 7 pm while ALSO supporting the
Bishop's Appeal for NIC Youth Camps and bearing witness to
God’s loving presence everywhere and in every thing!
On this special night, all Northern Illinois Conference
United Methodists can purchase Chicago Bulls tickets at a
discount to see the Chicago Bulls vs Portland Trail Blazers.
Built into this discount is a $5 donation to the 2019
Bishop’s Appeal for NIC Youth Camps, as well as the 12%
city/county tax amusement tax and fees.
Also, if we sell 500 tickets by March 1, our own NIC
artist/choir will sing The National Anthem!
PRESCHOOL
NO COOK NIGHT
Small
Miracles Preschool is having a No Cook Night at Baker’s
Square in Woodridge on Thursday, March 21st from 7am to 11 pm
(all day). Bring the flyer available in
the narthex or here and tell them you are with Small Miracles
Preschool.
Northern
Illinois Food Bank's 6th Annual Foodie 5K
The Northern
Illinois Food Bank is switching things up this year with more
food and fun than ever!
Join the for two stunning 5K races at our beautiful
locations: Cantigny Park in Wheaton (April 27)
and Independence Grove in Libertyville (June 1).
Enjoy scenic views on certified 5K courses through the parks,
and then enjoy a fun, family friendly festival after the
race. This year our fest area will be full of local chefs,
restaurants and vendors offering FREE tastings of food and
beverages. Leave your wallet at home and taste some of the
great food Northern Illinois has to offer!
We will also have a fun and interactive Kid's Zone at each
race, so be sure to register the whole family!
Register, volunteer, or donate to help us
feed hungry neighbors in Northern Illinois.
WOMEN'S
FIESTA
Mark
your calendar now!!! WOMEN'S FIESTA - A day apart
for women of all ages!!! SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 2019
form 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. Invite a friend to hold the date
as well.. Details to come...................
Drive to End Hunger
The 7th Annual
West Suburban Community Pantry Golf Outing is Wednesday, June 12th.
Check in is at 8:30 am and there is a shotgun start
beginning at 9:30 am. Early bird registration ends March 22nd
and is $175 for an individual and $600 for a foursome.
Go to www.wscpantry.org or contact Lisa Spaeth for more information
PADS
"Sticks
in a Bundle Cannot be Broken"
---East
African Proverb
A true demonstration of this proverb was witnessed as our
WUMC congregation, friends and family served over 60 homeless
guests at PADS on Tuesday, February 19 through Wednesday,
February 20, 2019. WE JOINED TOGETHER AND MADE A
DIFFERENCE!!! THANK YOU TO ALL WHO DONATED FOOD OR
SERVED. Our next, and last, service dates for this
season are: APRIL
16 – 17, 2019.
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Looking
Ahead
April
13th - Church Easter Egg Hunt
April
18th - Maundy Thursday Soup Supper & Worship
April
19th - Good Friday Stations of the Cross & Worship
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March 15, 2019, Volume 10, Edition 11
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