Notices
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
Summer Office
Hours are now in effect. Please call the church office
first if you are planning on coming in.
CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!
Next Sunday, June 9th, we
will recognize our high school graduates at both worship
services by praying for them and giving them a gift as a
small token of our love for them. Big thanks to Jane
Borgehammar for organizing our celebration!
SUMMER WORSHIP SERVICES CONTINUE AT 9:00 &
10:30 AM
We
have had many conversations (both in committee meetings and
in the parking lot) about having one (1) worship service
and especially in the summer. So why are we sticking
with our usual two services schedule?
·
We looked at the attendance
records for the past couple of years (a graph is
available upon request) and our numbers show that we experienced
a decrease in attendance when there was one (1) service,
instead of the intended increase.
·
For the persons who "spoke
up," the 1 worship time was equally too early for some
as it was too late for
others. ï‚·
·
While your pastors love to
preach anyway, preparation does not take any less time
if there is 1 service.
·
We will still print the same
number of bulletins and of course the technology does
not change.
·
Most importantly, for the
persons we are trying to reach (as opposed to us who are
already here) having 2 worship experiences gives them
choices. We have watched as families have come at the
"usual" time frame for worship (10:30-10:45)
only to walk away at the discovery that the 1 worship service
was nearly over.
So, in light of our findings, the Administrative
Council decided we will continue with our 2 service format
for the time being. We will continue to have
one (1) worship service on the 5th Sundays following it with
a fellowship meal.
Events
BIBLE STUDY: THE CURIOSITY CONTINUES
Our desire to explore and attempt to better understand our
sacred text is nigh inextinguishable. That’s why we’re
calling our ongoing bible study, “The Bible for Curious
People.” The class meets on Tuesday
mornings at 10:30am through June 11th.
All are welcome. No prior bible
reading or knowledge or expertise needed. We will all learn
as we go along exploring what the text says, what it leaves
unsaid, what history and tradition tell us about the text,
and how our own experience influences our reading. Having a
study bible really helps. We have some available to borrow,
just ask!
Reading assignment for June 4th:
-Continuing our exploration of lesser known books of the New
Testament, read 1 Timothy.
-Also read the introduction to the book and any other notes
your study bible provides.
Questions to consider:
What questions does this text raise in
you?
Who is God according to this text and how
do we respond to that vision?
How would you sum up the advice Paul
offers Timothy?
Who have been some of your mentors? In
what ways did they help you, shape you, point you in the
right direction? In what ways have you needed to go against
their advice or teachings?
This letter has often been used to attempt
to keep women out of leadership roles in church. Yet, it also
takes women Deacons as a given fact. Why do you think that
is? How do we respond when scripture exhorts us to,
essentially, not treat people the way we want to be treated?
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. at the Carmelite Spiritual Center in
Darien. Invite a friend. See the flyer here.There will be an information table in the
narthex starting next Sunday.
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
YOUTH PHILATHROPARTY
On Tuesday
June 11th, the DuPage County Prevention
Leadership Team (PLT) will be sponsoring a youth-based event
at the College of DuPage Student Resource Center (Room 2000)
from 10:45am – 1:30pm. The Philanthroparty is a party with a
purpose, where high school students can learn more about how
to create positive change in their community. Our theme this
year will be mental health and will include the following:
ï‚· Therapy dogs
ï‚· Pizza
ï‚· A presentation from local teen activist Abbey
Malbon, a recent high school graduate. Abbey will share how
she took an idea for positive change into action, and how
other teens can too.
ï‚· A visit from State Representative Terra Costa Howard
ï‚· An opportunity to create kind messages that will be
displayed in DuPage County schools
ï‚· A chance to win WHITE SOX TICKETS & BLACKHAWKS
CONVENTION TICKETS.
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 a stunning 5K race at our beautiful
location: 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.
Job Opportunity
Small Miracles Preschool Director
Woodridge
United Methodist Church's Small Miracles Preschool is seeking
a Preschool Director to start for the 2019-2020 school year.
The Director is responsible for maintaining the daily
operations of Small Miracles Preschool, a warm and
friendly environment, and a quality Christian-based,
child-centered program. The Director must meet and maintain
the minimum State Licensing Requirements of Department of
Children and Family Services (DCFS) for the State of
Illinois, and lead and support the staff through teamwork and
mutual respect to achieve individual and classroom goals. The
Director reports to the Small Miracles Preschool Board of
Directors with day-to-day accountability to the Lead Pastor
of Woodridge United Methodist Church. You can find the
requirements and how to apply here.
Donate
Bishop's Mission Challenge for Annual
Conference
This year’s
mission challenge at Annual Conference will be to collect
bulk items for Dignity Kits for the Midwest Mission
Distribution Center, our United Methodist disaster relief
supply center just south of Springfield, Ill. All items
must be new and can be bought at Dollar Tree. There is a
table in the narthex. Items are all due this Sunday.
The Aurora District (that’s us) is assigned to bring:
·
Toothpaste 2.5 oz/larger
·
Adult Toothbrushes
60th/50th ANNIVERSARY PARADE AND CALL
FOR PHOTOS
Did you know?
The Village of Woodridge and Woodridge Park District are
celebrating their 60th and 50th Anniversaries in 2019. An
Anniversary Parade is planned for Saturday,
September 28. Local businesses or residents can participate,
please fill out the application. In addition, we're looking
for historic photos. If you have any you'd like to share,
please submit them online.
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Looking Ahead
June 8th - Women's
Retreat
June 9th - Senior
Recognition Sunday at both worship services
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May 31, 2019, Volume
10, Edition 22
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