Notices
Graduate
Recognition Sunday is Sunday, June 9th at
both services.
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. ď‚·
·
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
THE BIBLE
FOR CURIOUS PEOPLE CONTINUES ON TUESDAYS
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 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!
Reading
assignment for May 21st:
â—Ź We switch our attention to the
New Testament, reading the book of James.
â—Ź 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?
What is wisdom according to James?
What challenges to our contemporary church does
James raise?
In what ways does the church (in general)
“favor the rich and mock the poor”?
How can we change that?
PRESCHOOL
FROZEN YOGURT WEEKEND
Join
Small Miracles Preschool families at Menchies in Downers
Grove (75th & Lemont Rd) for a full weekend of frozen
yogurt treats on May 17th through May 19th. Flyers
are here!
Present the flyer with your payment and Menchies will
donate 20% of your bill to the preschool.
PRINCE OF
PEACE GARAGE SALE
Prince
of Peace is having its annual garage sale on Thursday, May 16th from 9 am to 2 pm, Friday,
May 17th from 9 am to 2 pm and Saturday, May 18th from 9 am
to Noon.
There is a bake sale in conjunction with the garage
sale. Don't miss the chance to buy delicious Homemade baked
items! The bake sale will be all three days of the
Garage Sale.
STATE OF
YOUTH MINISTRIES ADDRESS
Sunday, May
19th at 11:45am in Youth Room.
â—Ź What’s happening for youth this
summer?
â—Ź What will youth group look like in the fall?
â—Ź How can I (or my teen) participate? In other
words, what’s the future of Youth Ministries at WUMC?
This meeting is meant to answer those questions (and any
others that arise).
All students in 7th-12th grades for school year 2019-20 and
their parents are invited to participate.
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.
â—Ź Dates: June 2-4
â—Ź Location: Renaissance Schaumburg
Convention Center and Hotel, 1551 N. Thoreau Dr., Schaumburg.
For more Annual Conference details, visit the website.
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
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.
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. We will start a
collection soon.
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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