From:                                         Woodridge  United Methodist CHurch Communications <cid=174186.db=1275@elexiomail.com> on behalf of Woodridge  United Methodist CHurch Communications <office@woodridgeumc.org>

Sent:                                           Friday, September 21, 2018 8:52 AM

To:                                               Becky Jeske

Subject:                                     "Exuberant Vegetation!" - Weekly Newsletter from Woodridge United Methodist Church

 

 

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"Exuberant Vegetation!"

This Sunday, September 23rd, we welcome back our former pastor, Reverend James Galbreath in our service. Pastor Jim will be speaking on Exuberant Vegetation!  He will have some pictures with him that shows how he has been keeping busy during his retirement.

NOTE: This year, our summer worship schedule continues through the end of September. In other words, we continue to have one worship service at 10:00 AM on Sundays, September 23rd and 30th. 

Woodridge UMC is an open and loving United Methodist community striving to be:      

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,  September 23rd 

- ONE Worship Service at 10:00 am  

- Filipino Baptist at 3:30 pm
- A.A. Meeting at 7:00 pm    

 

  Monday, September 24th 

- Cub Scouts at 7:00 pm  

 

  Tuesday, September 25th 

- LifeLine Screening at 8:30 am 

- Bible Study at 10:30 am  

- Trustees Meeting at 7:00 pm

 

  Wednesday, September 26th 

- WNL at 6:00 pm 

- Cub Scouts at 6:30 pm 

- Bible Study at 7:00 pm  

 

  Thursday, September 27th  

- Yoga at 6:30 pm 

- Executive Board at 7:00 pm

- Boy Scouts at 7:30 pm 

 

  Sunday,  September 30th 

- ONE Worship Service at 10:00 am  

- Church Picnic at 11:30 am

- Filipino Baptist at 3:30 pm
- A.A. Meeting at 7:00 pm    

 

Church Website

The church website will be down this week in preparation for the new site going live. Please be patient as we try and work out any issues.

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.  With the website down, the link will also not be available this coming week.  Please plan accordingly.

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 (9:00 & 10:30 am) will return in two weeks on October7th.      

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)    

FALL BIBLE STUDY    

On Tuesday, September 11th and Wednesday, September 12th we began 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. There are books available for purchase in the narthex.  It's not too late to join the conversation!  

Photos Needed    

We would like to decorate our newly named rooms. Please send copies of any photos of Friendship Church in the Philippines, Trinity Church in Joliet, or of Jack Sipley to the office so that we might make a display. (We will return your originals). Thank you to those that have already sent us photos. We are still in need of some for those remaining on the list.        

ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING  

In response to interest, the Northern Illinois Conference is providing free online training addressing an “Active Shooter” situation.  The framework of the course being offered to Conference churches focuses on the nationally recognized methodology entitled ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter and Evacuate). The objective of the course is to authorize and empower individuals with the tools necessary to increase survivability during a violent event. Each church is allowed access to the online ALICE training module once on a group basis. The group should include church pastoral staff, ushers, and church leadership. It is not intended for the membership at large.  Each NIC member church is encouraged to complete the Active Shooter training by December 15, 2018. If you would like to be included in WUMC's group, please contact the church office.  

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. Yoga will start up on Thursday, September 13th and will run every Thursday through December (except for those noted). 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 at 630-532-7741 or funkylarry@yahoo.com. There will be no class October 25th, November 22nd and December 27th.   

Adventurers is Back!  

Adventurers is a group of adults from WUMC who have been socializing once a month for many years.  We may go to a restaurant, play, or someone's home.  We have great fun visiting our local businesses. A host volunteers each month then chooses the activity, gets the facts to the church office so they can be in the newsletter and bulletin (office@woodridgeumu.org) , and possibly hosts the group at their house for dessert and more easy conversation.   

The potluck cookout scheduled for September 22nd has been changed to October 20th. If you can host a September outing, please contact Gwenn Edman.  

Life Line Screening  

We will be at Woodridge United Methodist Church on Tuesday, September 25th. Getting screened is simple; painless, non-invasive.   

Three ways to register: 

Call toll-free: 1.866.229.0469 

Online: www.lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle

Text: the word CIRCLE to 79797 

Church Picnic 

Our Annual Church Picnic will be on Sunday, September 30th after the worship service. There is a sign up sheet in the narthex! Come out and have some fun.

First Friday Lunch

First Friday Lunch will resume its carefree lunch date on October 5 at noon in Bonfal Hall. EVERYONE is invited and it's so easy! Bring your own lunch and, if you'd like, a dish to share. We guarantee an hour of easy conversation. No reservations needed - just show up!

South DuPage Crop Hunger Walk  

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2018

Check In at: 1:30 PM

Step Off at: 2:00 PM

Starts and Ends at: GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH

4501 MAIN STREET DOWNERS GROVE

Join the Woodridge UMC Team at:

CROP Hunger Walks are community-wide events sponsored by Church World Service and organized by local congregations or groups to raise funds to end hunger at home and around the world. You can walk with the team and/or make a donation.

55th Anniversary Party

Our church is 55 years old this year!! We will be celebrating on October 21st during service and we will be having a luncheon. Come join your church family for this wonderful event! 

Save the Date!! 

Mark your calendars! It’s official! Our church conference date for 2018 is Saturday, December 8, 2018. The Staff-Parish Committee will meet at 9:30 am and the church conference will begin at 10:00 am. Further information concerning report deadlines for committee chairs will be released in the Fall.  

SAVE THE DATES
Public Action to Deliver Shelter (PADS)  

DuPagePADS is committed to ending homelessness in DuPage County through housing, support services and employment.  At our Church, Woodridge United Methodist Church (WUMC), PADS is one of our most important local missions.    SAVE THE DATES FOR THE UPCOMING 2018/2019 SERVICE YEAR:  OCTOBER 16/17; DECEMBER 18/19; FEBRUARY 19/20; AND APRIL 16/17.  SIGN UP TO SERVE IN THE NARTHEX!!!   

Amazon Smile      

Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible purchases to Woodridge United Methodist Church whenever you shop on AmazonSmile.      

AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service.  Support WUMC by starting your shopping here.         

 Looking Ahead      

October 20th - 55th Anniversary of Woodridge UMC  

 

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Every Sunday is "Selfie Sunday" at Woodridge UMC! Send your pictures of worship, fellowship, and events to communications@woodridgeumc.org.  And don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!       

 

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.        

September 21st, 2018, Volume 9, Edition 38

 

 

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