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Subject:                                     "Wise Words?" - Weekly Newsletter from Woodridge United Methodist Church

 

Woodridge United Methodist Church

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at  9:00 am & 10:30 am
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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

 

 

"Wise Words?"

What does wisdom look like?

Whom do you consider wise?

For many people, when it comes to biblical characters associated with wisdom, Solomon is at the top of the list. The Narrative Lectionary lesson for this week is 1 Kings 3 — the paradigmatic Solomon wisdom story. In fact, it is the story that created the narrative of Solomon the Wise. The story itself tells us that much. But what else is going on here? How does this story connect with — or act as corrective to — other scriptural stories?

If we can answer those questions, how does that help us live a life of faith and love today?

What do we do when conventional wisdom no longer satisfies? Or, worse, seems flat out wrong? Perhaps Solomon has something to teach us still?

Find out this Sunday, October 28th, as Pastor Dave will consider those questions and more in his sermon, “Wise Words?” All are welcome!

 

 

Be part of the discussion at our summer worship gathering on Sundays 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,  October 28th

  • Irshad at 8:00 am
  • Worship Services at 9:00 & 10:30 am
  • Confirmation Class at 11:30 am
  • Filipino Baptist at 3:30 pm
  • A.A. Meeting at 7:00 pm   

Tuesday, October 30th

  • Bible Study at 10:30 am
  • Journey Care at 6:30 pm

Thursday, November 1st

  • Yoga at 6:30 pm
  • Irshad at 7:00 am  
  • Boy Scouts at 7:30 pm

Friday, November 2nd

  • First Friday Lunch at 12:00 pm

Saturday, November 3rd

  • Chapter Meeting at 9:00 am
  • Irshad at 6:00 pm

Sunday,  November 4th

  • Irshad at 8:00 am
  • Worship Services at 9:00 & 10:30 am
  • Confirmation Class at 11:30 am
  • Filipino Baptist at 3:30 pm
  • A.A. Meeting at 7:00 pm  

 

 

 

CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
The church office will be CLOSED on Monday, October 29th.  It will e-open on Tuesday, October 30th.

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. 
 

Church Directory App


There is a new church app.  The old one is no longer being supported.  Please see the flyer available in the narthex for instructions about the new app.  Contact the church office for a login and if you need help. We are also offering assistance downloading the app and instructions for using it, too.

YOUR GENEROSITY EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS!!!!
IN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GOD’S BLESSING OF OUR 55 YEARS TOGETHER AS A CHURCH, YOU DONATED 110 POUNDS OF FOOD TO THE WEST SUBURBAN FOOD PANTRY---100 PERCENT HIGHER THAN THE GOAL OF 55 POUNDS.  As Pastor Danita often reminds us “Miracles happen every day”.  Our Church, WUMC, is truly a miracle in, and gift to our community.  THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!  
 

 

 

 

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, Room 104, 1800 Robin Lane, Lisle, Illinois  60532 

Joan Kettell, 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


PHOTOS NEEDED  

We would like to decorate our newly named rooms. Please send copies of any photos of 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 pictures for the remaining rooms.
 

THIRD GRADE BIBLES

Has your child received their bible yet?  We are looking for all kids in 3rd grade or above that haven't received a bible from the church. It is tradition in the United Methodist Church for 3rd graders to receive an engraved bible from the church. Please see Jorie Manderfield if you are interested in having your child receive a bible.


WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY AND BEYOND
On Sunday, October 7th, 2018 our congregation celebrated World Communion Sunday.  It is a day designated to remind us of our connection to other Christians around the world and across denominational spectrums.   The Worship Committee and pastors decided to take it a step further.  Within our congregation we have members who were born in places other than the United States.  And why not express that in a way that others can see!!??  So we have posted flags from Switzerland, Philippines, Myanmar (Burma), Sweden, and Peru.  While there are others, we thought we would start with these.  Welcome to a world wide congregation that celebrates world wide communion every week!!!
 

LUAU AND PIG ROAST 

Hope’s Front Door is hosting at Luau and Pig Roast on Friday, October 26th at 6 pm in Clarendon Hills.  This is a great opportunity to contribute to programs that change and improve the lives of area families by providing basic need items and access to employment and money management programs.  Tickets are $50 and include one drink ticket.
 

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. 



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 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.


FIRST FRIDAY LUNCH 
The next First Friday Lunch is on November 2nd at noon. Join us for a relaxing hour of smiles and conversation. Just bring your lunch and if you wish, a dish to share. Everyone is welcome!


VETERANS DAY FREE DENTAL CLINIC   
To honor our veterans, Grove Dental is opening its office to provide basic dental care to our nation’s heroes & their immediate family members on Sunday, November 4th from 10 am to 2 pm at their Bolingbrook facility.  They are also partnering with the Lions Club to provide free vision & hearing screenings as well.  No appointment needed.


WAKE UP YOUR SPIRIT BREAKFAST 
D
uPagePads 16th Annual Wake Up Your Spirit Breakfast is on November 7, 2018, 7:00am - 8:30am at a New Location: Abbington Banquets, Glen Ellyn. Reserve your tickets at dupagepads.org. Attendees will enjoy a warm breakfast while hearing a motivational message from Marcus Engel, professional speaker & author.

THANKSGIVING 2.0
One of the many great things about celebrating Thanksgiving is finding creative ways to enjoy all those delicious leftovers. Unless, of course, you count yourself among the group of people who find dealing with and eating leftovers…disagreeable. (Of all the issues that divide our country right now, this one is, thankfully, perhaps the most benign.)  Well, WUMC is here for both groups. On the Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend, November 25th, we’re trying something tried and true as well as something bold and new.
Want to worship that day as we usually do? The 9:00AM service is for you.
Want to try out a different approach? The 10:30AM service will offer just that.
How so? More on that soon, but for now know that the Nov. 25th 10:30AM service will include sharing a meal together. 



ADVENTURERS CHRISTMAS OUTING 
Adventurers next outing will be on Saturday, December 8, to Community Christian Church, Yellow Box Location, 1635 Emerson Lane, Naperville, to see a 3:00 matinee presentation of Let It Be Christmas (The Gospel According to Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul, George and Ringo). It is the Epic Theatre Company's original Beatles rock-opera nativity story told in two acts.  Tickets are $20 per person with a 10% discount when 10 or more tickets are purchased. More information is available on their website.   Please let Gwenn Edman know if you have any suggestions for dinner after the play.   Please RSVP at Gwenn by October 30 if you wish to attend.


ALL CHURCH CLEAN UP 
Come out and help spruce up the outside of the church on Saturday November 10th at 9:00 am.  Bring work gloves, rakes and any of your favorite yard tools.  Once you are here, look around the property for a trustee to be assigned a job.
 

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 are due November 8th.
 

THANKSGIVING FOOD BOXES AND TURKEYS FOR TRINITY UMC 

Please sign-up in the Narthex to donate food boxes and turkeys for families at our sister church, Trinity United Methodist in Joliet.  Your donation provides a holiday meal for a family who would otherwise do without.  Pick up a list of items to include in each food box at the Outreach table in the Narthex.  Turkeys and food boxes are due back in the church kitchen by 5:00 Friday, November 16th.


THE MITTEN TREE IS CALLING FOR YOUR DONATIONS 

The mitten tree is available in the Narthex to accept your donations of children’s mittens, gloves, warm hats and scarves. The donations are going to Woodridge School District 68. They give them out to children who don’t have appropriate gear for the winter weather. We’ll be harvesting the tree a couple of times with first harvest coming before Thanksgiving. Please donate as you can.
 

TEDDY BEARS NEEDED! 

The West Suburban Community Pantry sets up a Christmas tree for the children of their clients.  On this tree, we hang teddy bears (or other stuffed animals) and small toys (individual toy cars, Yo-yos, Play-doh, etc…) and each child gets to pick one off of the tree.

If you would like to participate this Christmas season, please place a new, small, unwrapped teddy bear or small toy in the basket outside the main doors of the Sanctuary by Sunday, December 2, 2018.

As a volunteer intake clerk for the Pantry, I have the pleasure of seeing the children’s faces light up with pleasure when I tell them they can pick a toy off of the tree for themselves.  It is truly a joy to see and I thank you all in advance for your generosity!  

Thank you!  Monica Copeland, (630) 728-5359.



CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR THE WEST SUBURBAN COMMUNITY PANTRY
Pantry clients that live in Woodridge qualify for a program that allow their children to get Christmas gifts from local congregations. However, there are 2 issues that that cause most of the pantry client children to be left out of this program.

1.    For Woodridge residents, entry into the program is by lottery and there is a long waiting list.
2.    The majority of pantry clients come from surrounding communities.

This year the Outreach committee has decided to serve this excluded group. Starting in December, the pantry starts giving donated toys to children ages 2 to 12 that aren’t getting gifts from local congregations. Until Sunday, December 2nd, we will be collecting unwrapped toys for boys and girls from 2 to 12 years old. Please place them in the designated box in the Narthex. Your generosity will make a difference in the lives of these families. Please look into your heart and do what you can to brighten Christmas for these less fortunate children.



#GIVING TUESDAY IS NOVEMBER 27TH 
After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday is a world-wide day of giving that celebrates philanthropy. Take action with us to help end homelessness in DuPage County by making a donation to DuPagePads on Tuesday, November 27th. Help us reach our fundraising goal of $25,000 to assist people in moving from a pad on the floor to a key in the door!!


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        

November 10th - All Church Clean-up
December 8th - Church Conference

 

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