Notices
The church
office will be CLOSED on Monday, May 27th in honor of Memorial Day.
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. ļ‚·
·
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 28th:
ā—¸ Continuing our exploration of lesser
known books of the New Testament, read Philemon and Jude,
both of which are just a single chapter.
ā—¸ The introduction to each 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?
In your reading of it, does Philemon seem
to be against slavery, for slavery, or neutral on slavery?
(Historically, all three positions have been argued.)
In USAmerican history, Philemon was used
to justify slavery and the Fugitive Slave Law, both obviously
objectively odious. How would you respond to such usage?
Jude warns against false teachers. What
false teachers have you encountered? How did you identify
them as false? Did you know it at the time or not until
later?
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.
ā—¸ Dates: June 2-4
ā—¸ 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.
Job
Opportunities
DuPage
Habitat for Humanity Open Positions
Habitat staff
play an important role in supporting Habitat for Humanity's
mission. Employees help further that mission by providing
invaluable services. Apply now! There are more detail
and complete job descriptions at: http://www.chicagolandhabitat.org/site/PageServer?pagename=careers_dupage
- Controller,
Full-time, salaried in Wheaton, IL
(Please submit resume and
salary requirements via email to Jobs@dupagehabitat.org.)
- ReStore
Team Member/Cashier, Part-time, hourly in Addison, IL
(Please submit application
via email to jfessler@dupagehabitat.org
or apply in person at the ReStore. No calls please.)
- ReStore
Branch Assistant Manager, Full-time, salaried in
Addison, IL
(Please submit resume and
cover letter via email to Jobs@dupagehabitat.org.
No calls please.)
- ReStore
Driver- Donations Ambassador, Full-time, hourly in
Addison, IL
(Please submit
resume and cover letter via email to jfessler@dupagehabitat.org.
No calls please.)
There are also many opportunities to serve with Humanity
AmeriCorps for a full year with housing benefits and
educational awards available. Go to http://www.chicagolandhabitat.org/site/PageServer?pagename=americorps_dupage
for more information.
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.
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 24, 2019, Volume 10, Edition 21
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