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, Illinois 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)
CHURCH PICNIC
Our Church Picnic is THIS, Sunday,
September 30th after the worship service.
Come out and have some fun with your church!
Church Directory App
There is a new church app. The old one is
no longer being supported. Please see the bulletin
insert for instructions about the new app. Come visit the
table at the picnic to get a login and update your
information. We are also offering assistance
downloading the app and instructions for using it, too.
New Church Website
The new church website is up and running. Come see what
it looks like. It will be on display at the church
picnic.
YOGA
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 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. There will be no class October 25th,
November 22nd and December 27th.
FALL BIBLE
STUDY
On Tuesday, September 11th at 10:30 am and
Wednesday, September 12th at 7:00 pm, 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. The books are
available in the narthex. It’s not to late to join the conversation
on Tuesday mornings or Wednesday
eventings!
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!
WOODRIDGE DIVERSITY EVENT
On Sunday,
October 7th, the Village of Woodridge is
having an multi-faith service at 3pm
in the grassy area in front of 8258 Janes Ave. With a
fellowship reception immediately following the service.
This multi-faith service is a wonderful opportunity to
gather with community members.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
The League of Women Voters along with the
Political Science Department of Benedictine University is
hosting Candidate Meet and Greets at Benedictine University .
All are welcome to attend this public meting to learn
about the candidates and issues. On Sunday, October
7th at 3-5 pm, county candidates will be
available. On Sunday,
October 21st at 3-5 pm, there will be state
and federal candidates available. The first hour each
day the candidates will be available for individual
discussions and the second hour the candidates will speak.
For more information go to http://dgwl.il.lwvnet.org
CROP 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: CROPHUNGERWALK.ORG/SOUTHDUPAGE
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.
CHAMPIONS FOR JUSTICE
CELEBRATION
On Sunday,
October 14th, Northern Illinois Justice For
Our Neighbors celebrates its 8th year with an event at the
historic Two Brothers Roundhouse in downtown
Aurora. Come and support the work that NIJFON does
for immigrants. There will be a:
Silent and Live Auction
featuring tickets to:
Hamilton
Chicago Bears
Shakespeare Theater
Plus: art and unique baskets of items
Get your tickets here.
A CELEBRATION NOW!! COME
ON!!
Our church is celebrating its 55th year
anniversary.
What:
A Luncheon
When:
Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 12:00p.m.
Where:
Bonfal Hall
Who:
Everyone
Come help us celebrate this wonderful milestone.
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 is October 20th.
Please contact Gwenn Edman.
JOURNEYCARE
How to Be a Friend to Someone with a Serious
Illness On Tuesday,
October 30 6:30-8:00 pm at Woodridge United
Methodist Church the nonprofit group JourneyCare will be
having an event. Are you currently helping a loved one
with a serious illness? Or are you a caring, compassionate
person meant to volunteer and walk alongside a family during
their end-of-life journey? JourneyCare’s Learning and
Development Department will be offering a free inspiring
program that will help you explore creative ways to provide
support, love, and joy to those with a serious illness.
There will also be a time after the presentation
for those curious about volunteering as a Care Companion or
other behind the scenes roles. JourneyCare is a hospice
and palliative care agency that serves Illinois 10 counties
in the Chicago area.
PADS WAKE UP YOUR SPIRIT
BREAKFAST
You are invited to DuPage PADS 16th Annual
Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast on November 7th,
7:00am – 8:30am (https://dupagepads.org/16th-annual-wake-up-your-spirit-breakfast/). Join us this year for a warm breakfast,
inspirational message and information about new developments
here at DuPage PADS. For more information about this event,
email Carrie at cflick@dupagepads.org.
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.
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. All reports from committee chairs will be due
November 8th. Notices will be going out soon.
PADS (Public Action to
Deliver Shelter)
Tuesday afternoon, October 16, 2018 through
Wednesday morning, October 17, 2018 - WUMC SERVES AT PADS,
Homeless Shelter, Downers Grove Methodist Church, 1032 N.
Maple Avenue.
PLEASE HAVE ALL FOOD DONATIONS TO OUR CHURCH, WUMC, BY NO
LATER THAN 2 PM ON TUESDAY, 10-16-18.
SHARING THE HARVEST WITH OUR
NEIGHBORS!!
With autumn in the air, we are in the midst of
Fall Harvest enjoying the abundant bounty of God’s creation.
Let us use this as a reminder to remember all of our
neighbors, INCLUDING THOSE WHO RELY ON OUR WEST SUBURBAN FOOD
PANTRY. DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER PLEASE DONATE
GENEROUSLY BY BRINGING NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS TO CHURCH ON
SUNDAYS - PLACE THEM IN THE BASKET IN OUR NARTHEX NEAR THE
ENTRANCE TO THE SANCTUARY. SUGGESTIONS FOR ITEMS TO
DONATE ARE:
● Canned Meals---stews, hearty
soups, ravioli and spaghetti, chili
● Canned tuna and chicken
● Hamburger helper
● Peanut butter and jelly
● Canned vegetables, fruits and tomato
products
● Pasta and rice
● Sizes 3, 4 and 5 diapers
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Looking
Ahead
September 30th - Church Picnic
October 21st - 55th Anniversary of Woodridge UMC
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