|
Woodridge United Methodist Church
|
|
Join
us on Sunday for worship services
at 10:00 am
Professional nursery care available for the little ones.
All are Welcome!
|
|
|
Be Prepared
and Be Aware
Hearing the words
"be prepared" conjures up all kinds of memories
for people. If you have any connection to scouting
(Boy or Girl) you know that is the motto to live
by. Or if you are an animated afficianado, you know
that "Be Prepared" is one of the songs from the
movie "The Lion King". Or if you grew up
around my maternal grandmother, you remember these as a
part of her many daily "watchwords".
And we hear them in other places as well.
This week, let's take
a look at how they could have been used in our scripture
passage in Matthew 25 or in our daily lives. What
does that have to do with our lives as fellow travelers
on this faith journey? Let's see if we can't find
some answers. Join us on Sunday at 9 or 10:30
a.m.. ALL are welcome!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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.
|
|
|
|
|
Sunday, March 31st
- ONE Worship Service at 10:00 am
- Filipino Baptist at 3:30 pm
- A.A. Meeting at 7:00 pm
Monday, April 1st
- Girl
Scouts at 6:00 pm
- Cub
Scouts at 6:30 pm
Tuesday, April 2nd
- Election
Day at 6:00 am
- Lenten Study at 10:30 am
- Committee
Meeting at 7:00 pm
Wednesday, April 3rd
- Wednesday
Night Live at 6:00 pm
- Cub
Scouts at 6:30 pm
- Lenten
Study at 6:45 pm
Thursday, April 4th
Saturday, April 6th
- Youth Council at 8:00 am
- Sorority at 9:00 am
Sunday, April 7th
- 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
|
|
|
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.
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! See the flyer here.
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!
Flower Cross
Donations
Please donate fresh flowers
for the outdoor flower Easter cross that Nancy & Tricia
Valenta create. Any kind of fresh bouquets can be dropped
off in the kitchen by Saturday morning April 20 or cash donations
by Palm Sunday.
|
|
|
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
5th Sunday
of March
YES,
there are 5 Sundays in March. YES, we will have 1 worship service
at 10:00 a.m. on March 31st. NO, we will not
have a meal after worship service. YES,
you are welcome to join Pastor Danita at one of the local
establishments for brunch after service. If you
are interested, please let her know. We will
decide where to go based on the number of people. ALL
are welcome to attend.
Pastor
Danita's Vestment
Many
people have asked about the purple vestment that Pastor
Danita wears during the Lent season. It is a gift
from her friend, Reverend J. Jeannette Cooper, retired clergy
woman in South Carolina, which Pastor Danita wore as a part
of Reverend Cooper's wedding ceremony. It was
handmade in Ghana, Africa and the symbol on the sleeve means
"believe in God". There are only 12 of
these vestments which were made exclusively for Reverend
Cooper's Sisters in Spirit (S.O.S.) who served communion at
the wedding ceremony.
Confirmation Sunday is
Sunday, May 5th. There will be ONE Worship Service at
10am.
Events
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.
2019
COMMUNITY CLEAN UP
Do you have
some time to help keep Woodridge beautiful? The Village is
coordinating a community clean-up event on Saturday, April
20, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in
order to remove the accumulation of litter from the
winter.
The group will meet at the Public Works building at One Plaza
Drive (rain or shine) to receive their equipment for the
event. From there the group will drive to the designated
location, which will focus on sections of the bike path along
Woodward Avenue between Boughton and I-55. The Village will
be providing the garbage bags, gloves, and safety vests and
some staff members to assist.
If you plan to attend, please dress appropriately and wear
sturdy closed toe shoes and long pants. Please note, a waiver
is required to participate and will be available on the
morning of the event. If you have an hour or two to spare,
please come out and join this effort to beautify Woodridge.
Participants under the age of 18 need to be accompanied by an
adult for the clean up. Please call (630) 719-4753 if you
plan to attend or if you have any questions.
Annual
Conference
We're heading
Back to the Future at the 180th session of the Northern Illinois
Annual Conference. We will be recalling, re-imagining, and
reclaiming our history for a hopeful future.
● Dates: June 2-4
● Location: Renaissance Schaumburg
Convention Center and Hotel, 1551 N. Thoreau Dr., Schaumburg.
● Online registration: opens April 2
For more Annual Conference details, visit the website.
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. We will start a
collection after Easter.
The Aurora District (that’s us) is assigned to bring:
·
Toothpaste 2.5 oz/larger
·
Adult Toothbrushes
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
Donate
Youth
Gift Cards are Back!!
Support WUMC
Youth with gift card orders for Easter baskets, confirmation
or other gift giving occasions. Orders are due April 7th and
will be available for pickup
on April 14th. A percentage of all sales goes
to Youth Ministries.
PLANT
SALE
Boy Scout Troop 109 is having a plant sale. Order forms
are in the narthex. All orders are due April 4th.
Delivery will be in early May.
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,
2019. 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.
PADS
Our WUMC
congregation, friends and family served over 60 homeless
guests at PADS in February. 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. Please check the sign up sheet in the
narthex for your contribution information.
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.
Job
Opportunities
PART-TIME
OFFICE ASSOCIATE - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
The Village is accepting applications for a part-time, 25-hour
per week, Office Associate in the Public Works Department. This position performs a variety of routine
clerical and administrative duties for the department and
coordinates the department's service request process. The
salary for this position is $21.50 per hour. Click here for additional information on job
opportunities.
The Village offers pro-rated benefits, including paid
vacation, sick and holiday time and participation in the
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). The application
deadline is April 10, 2019; however application review will
begin immediately and the position is open until filled.
ACCOUNTANT
NEEDED
InterVarsity
Press has a full-time Job Opening for an Accountant II.
The Accountant will be responsible for general ledger
accounting, assisting with the month-end closing process,
financial reporting, variance analysis, sales/use tax
preparation and annual audits. See ivpress.com/jobs for instructions on completing an application.
Submit your cover letter, résumé, and completed application
to ivpcareers@ivpress.com.
Looking
Ahead
April 13th - Church Easter Egg Hunt
April
18th - Maundy Thursday Soup Supper & Worship
April
19th - Good Friday Stations of the Cross & Worship
Connect
Learn ways you
can get involved at Woodridge UMC!
Sign up for our
newsletter and email notifications
Find out about upcoming events in the
Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church
Every Sunday is "Selfie Sunday" at
Woodridge UMC! Send your pictures of worship, fellowship, and
events to office@woodridgeumc.org. And don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
March 29, 2019, Volume 10, Edition 13
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|