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:
The Church Office is
CLOSED Friday, April 19th & Monday, April 22nd. It
will re-open on Tuesday, April 23rd.
Confirmation Sunday is
Sunday, May 5th. There will be ONE Worship Service at
10am.
Senior
Recognition Sunday is Sunday, June 9th at both services.
Events
ALL CHURCH
CLEAN UP
The
church is having a clean up on Saturday, April
20th at 9:00 am. Please come out and
help make our church beautiful! When you arrive, look
for a Trustee for instructions.
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.
THE BIBLE
FOR CURIOUS PEOPLE CONTINUES ON TUESDAYS
Holy
Week and Easter may end, but our curiosity does not —
especially as it pertains to the scriptures. “The Bible for
Curious People”, which is what we call this ongoing class,
continues meeting on Tuesday mornings at 10:30am April 23rd
through May 28th.
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!
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.
National
Day of Prayer
The 67th
annual National Day of Prayer, DuPage County Observance, will
be held on Thursday,
May 2nd, from 12 noon until 1 pm in the
Naperville Municipal Building, 400 S. Eagle Street,
Naperville Pastors and community leaders will lead
prayers in 8 areas. There will also be special music,
scripture reading, and hymn signing. Parking is free on
the upper level and in the parking structure on Water Street.
Admission is free and open to all ages.
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. at the Carmelite Spiritual Center in Darien.
Invite a friend to hold the date as well. More details
to come soon.
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
PRESCHOOL
PIZZA NO-COOK NIGHT
Take a break
from cooking and join Small Miracles Preschool families at
Papa’s Pizza Place on Thursday,
April 25th from 11am to 10pm. Present
the flyer in the narthex (or here) with your payment and Papa’s Pizza will donate
20% of your bill to the preschool. It is good for dine
in, carry out & delivery.
SHARE
A PAIR PRESCHOOL OUTREACH
Who doesn’t
love getting new socks and underwear?!?! Families who have
trouble affording food, these items are often put at the
bottom of the shopping list.
Through
April 26th, Small Miracles Preschool is
asking for people to “share a pair” of NEW packages of socks
and/or underwear. Your donation will be given to the Sharing
Connection in Downers Grove. The Sharing Connection
provides used and new items to families coping with crisis
like domestic violence, returning or homeless veterans, job
loss or financial hardship.
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.
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Looking
Ahead
May 5th - Confirmation Sunday ONE service at 10
am
June 8th
- Women's Retreat
June
9th - Senior Recognition Sunday at both worship services
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events to office@woodridgeumc.org. And don't forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
April 19, 2019, Volume 10, Edition 16
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