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Subject:                                     "Shaped for a Purpose" - Newsletter from Woodridge United Methodist Church

 

Woodridge United Methodist Church

Join us on Sunday for worship services
at  9:00 am & 10:30 am.
5th Sundays have just one service at 10:00 am.

Professional nursery care available for the little ones.
All are Welcome!

 

 

 

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

 

 

"Shaped for a Purpose"

One of the previous churches I served had a program for persons of any age that offered a class in ceramics.  In this class, persons were taught the basic skills of making items of beauty out of blobs of clay.  I went into the class one day and watched the instructor (the late Philip Stewart) "do his thing" at a potter's wheel.  I was amazed at the beautiful object that evolved from a blob of clay.  Yes, as a child I had played with PlayDoh and made countless objects.....some I thought to be a "masterpiece" and others not so much.  But what I remembered most was the ability to start over and try again or make something new when I felt like I had "messed up".

 

As I left that classroom, I noticed above the door was a sign that read "We are but clay in the Potter's hands!  Jeremiah 18".  This Sunday, each of us will have a chance to mold our own individual PlayDoh as we think and reflect about how God has "SHAPED US FOR A PURPOSE".  You may also want to read Jeremiah 18:1-11 for a reference.  Join us at 9 or 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.      

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

Sunday, September 8th

  • Worship Services at 9:00 & 10:30 am
  • Nealis-Smurzynski Wedding at 1:00 pm
  • Filipino Baptist at 3:30 pm
  • Irshad at 6:00 pm
  • A.A. Meeting at 7:00 pm 

Monday, September 9th

  • Irshad at 6:00 pm
  • Cub Scouts at 6:30 pm

Tuesday, September 10th

  • Bible Study at 10:30 am
  • Cub Scouts at 6:00 pm
  • Irshad at 6:00 pm

Wednesday, September 11th

  • Bible Study at 6:00 pm

Thursday, September 12th

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

Saturday, September 13th

  • All Church Work Day at 8:00 am
  • Staff Parish at 8:30 am
  • Church Conference at 9:00 am

Sunday, September 8th

  • Worship Services at 9:00 & 10:30 am
  • Filipino Baptist at 3:30 pm
  • A.A. Meeting at 7:00 pm 

 

 

 

Notices

A calling post went out on Wednesday, September 4th.  If you did not receive this phone call, please notify the church office so we can make certain that we have your correct phone number.


New WUMC T-Shirts!
There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex for your new WUMC t-shirt. 
If you plan on marching in the village parade on Saturday, September 28 there is no charge for the shirt.  
If you have questions please email  Jorie Manderfield.
Get your orders in ASAP so we can have them for the parade.

 

 

 

 

Prayers

 

Upper Room Devotionals
Do you enjoy seasonal devotionals?  Did you know that we have Upper Room Magazines (a bimonthly devotional) are always available for purchase in the narthex?  They are located next to the prayer request mailbox by the bulletin boards.  Large print booklets are $1.50 and the smaller booklets are $1.00.  Please place your donations in the labeled box next to the display.


Young Adults
Keeping n Touch with Our College Students
Keeping in Touch with Our College Students
Are you going to college this fall?  Is your young adult off to college?  We here at Woodridge UMC would like to be in touch with our college students throughout the school year and not just to see you/them on breaks and holidays.  Please provide Jane Borgehammar (mborgehammar@yahoo.com) or the church office (office@woodridgeumc.org) with the following information. There is an online form
here.
 
--name
--address (at school)
--email
--favorite snacks
--allergies
--any fast food places nearby (Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, Chipotle, etc.)
--favorite colors
-- school name and colors
-- school mascot



Volunteer
SEE AN OPENING? JUMP IN!
No, we’re not talking about a swimming pool. (Although, with summer in its final weeks, jumping in a pool is almost always a good choice.). As we continually strive both to live into our mission to love all neighbors and to live into our vision to be welcoming to all, we need everybody to know that you are empowered to fill in — right then and there — whenever a gap in coverage appears:
    Is there a door without a greeter? Jump in and greet!
    Even the east door? Jump in and greet!
    Is it Offering time but there aren’t enough ushers? Jump in and, um, ush? Jump in and help!
    Are there fewer than five people walking up to serve communion? Jump in and serve!
In other words (to borrow a phrase) we need you! Yes, you. And you over there. Yep, you in the back, too. Let’s continue to be the church God calls us to be.



Events

FALL BIBLE STUDY - WEDNESDAY NIGHT
It's coming!!!!!  our fall Bible study class will be FAST TRACK DISCIPLE: Remember Who You Are focusing on the prophets of the Old Testament.  Class is on Wednesdays from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m..  It is a 12 week study that will end just before Thanksgiving.  This year there will be NO DINNER.  Our youth are meeting at another time.  Be sure to sign up in the narthex and let us know you will be joining us.  The study guide (which costs $15 each) will be available shortly.


THE BIBLE FOR CURIOUS PEOPLE INVESTIGATES ROMANS
The Bible for Curious People Tuesdays at 10:30am.

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.

Also, a gentle reminder that using a study bible really helps. “Study bible” simply means a bible that includes introductions, notes, footnotes, and other helps for understanding the text. Study bibles come in just about every version (e.g. NRSV, NIV, CEV, etc.) If you don’t have a study bible, please borrow one from church. Just let us know you need one and we will find one for you to use. 

Reading Assignment and Questions to Consider for Sept. 10th:
-    Read Romans chapters 4-7, along with any notes your bible provides. 
•    What caught your attention in chapters 4-7? What was surprising?
•    What questions do these chapters raise for you?
•    How do these chapters compare to the early chapters? What connections do you see? 
•    What rhetorical devices does Paul use?



Annual Church Conference
Our annual church conference is taking on a different look this year.  The Staff-Parish Committee will gather at 8:30 a.m. with the district superintendent (Jeffry Bross) and then we will all join together in a time of devotion and a presentation from Superintendent Jeffry at 9:00 a.m..  This will take place on Saturday September 14, 2019.  Following his presentation, we will wrap up a few loose ends with our Ad Council and be on our way.  All members of the congregation are invited and encouraged to be present on Saturday, September 14th as we talk about the future of our church.


Woodridge 911 Remembrance Ceremony 
The village of Woodridge will hold a ceremony commemorating 9/11 on Wednesday, September 11 in the Village Plaza.  The ceremony will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a prayer by Pastor Danita.  The ceremony combines with the Lisle-Woodridge Fire District, alternating every year between Lisle and Woodridge.  The focus of the ceremony is on the sacrifice that firefighters, military, police and civilians made on that day.  Please come out and show your support.


Discipleship Systems Training
Making and growing disciples is one of the highest priorities of the Northern Illinois Conference and a pillar of our strategic goals.  Don’t miss this session of the conference-wide training to help leaders become more intentional about making disciples in their ministry setting. The Aurora District’s session is on Thursday, September 12th at 2:00 – 5:00 pm at Grace UMC in Naperville.

Our speaker is Jeff Campbell. Rev. Campbell serves as the Associate General Secretary for Strategic Programming. Jeff is an ordained elder of the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference. He will be covering:
ï‚·    Clarifying the what, how & why of making disciples
ï‚·    Creating an intentional discipleship system that works for your church
ï‚·    Equipping your disciples wit the right heart and motivation
Register at
www.umcnic.org/news-being-intentional-about-making-disciples. Questions ? Please contact Laura Lopez at llopez@imcnic.org or 312.346.9766 ext.724 with registration questions. Training questions can be directed to Rev. J. Martin Lee at mlee@umcnic.org or 312.334.0708


WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE RETURNS! NOW ON…SUNDAY AFTERNOONS?!?
That’s right! New day, new time…and (eventually) a new name for our weekly Youth Group gatherings. WNL had a terrific 15-year run, but now it is time for a reboot. Beginning Sunday, September 15th, our weekly Youth Group gatherings are now Sunday afternoons from 12noon-1:30pm. The 2019-20 School Year does not include Confirmation, so all students in 7th-12th grades are invited and welcome. Bring a friend!

Sharing a meal is sacred time. Building community feeds our souls just as food feeds our bodies. Having lunch together is a weekly practices that does both. So, after second worship service ends meet in the kitchen for lunch — parents are invited too. To volunteer to provide a meal, visit our
Meal Train site.

As we did with WNL after the meal we will play games and learn about and from each other regarding the life of faith and just life in general. No topic is out of bounds. One of our first tasks will be to come up with a new name. See you on September 15th!



All Church Work Day
There will be an all church work day on Saturday, September 14th at 8:00 am.  We will be trimming hedges and bagging the trimmings.  Bring work glove, trimmers and any other equipment you would like to help with these jobs.

Swing for Housing Gold Invitational
DuPage Habitat for Humanity announces its Annual Swing fore Housing Golf Invitational at Seven Bridges Golf Club in Woodridge, Illinois on Thursday, September 19th. This golf outing is a Liberty Mutual Invitational, one of sixty-six events played across the country. We offer our golfers a superior playing environment, excellent prizes, upgraded giveaways and an invitation for the winning foursome to play in the National Finals at the Kiawah Island Golf Resort in South Carolina, home of The Ocean Course.  A challenging day of golf will be capped off with a reception, an awards luncheon, and silent auction. You won't want to miss the opportunity to bid on our unparalleled auction items.  

100% of the proceeds raised by the Annual Swing fore Housing Invitational will continue to go directly to helping families build strength, stability and self-reliance through safe and affordable housing. Please contact
Nina Fuentes or  call 630-510-3737 ext. 310 for additional information.

Adventurers Is Back! 
Adventures is a group that meets once a month to enjoy our area's dining choices, live entertainment, or a gathering at a host's home.   If you are looking for a leisurely evening of easy conversation, please join us. EVERYONE IS WELCOME!  We generally meet on the second or third Saturday of the month, but this year we will begin our season with a pot luck at the home of Bud & Gwenn Edman, 1615 Golfview Drive, Darien, on Sunday, September 22.  Fried chicken will be provided, but please bring a dish (appetizer, salad, or dessert to pass) and your beverage of choice.  

Please RSVP by September 18 to 
Gwenn Edman.

Run 4 Home: 10K & 5K Run, 5K & 1K Walk
Saturday, September 21st - 8:00am 703 W Liberty, Wheaton
Bring your family, friends, congregations and co-workers to DuPagePads 15th Annual Run 4 Home. Organize your group and take a step to end homelessness today! After enjoying a scenic run/walk through downtown Wheaton, join us for a festive celebration! The largest participating congregation and organization will receive awards during the ceremony! Register today!


WOODRIDGE ANNIVERSARY PARADE 
Yes, Woodridge United Methodist Church will be in the village anniversary parade on Saturday, September 28th!!!!  There will be a part for you to play even if you do want to walk!!!!  The parade starts at 9:00 a.m. but the gathering time will be around 7:30 a.m..  We are working on getting t-shirts as well as an additional vehicle for persons to ride in.  Please plan to come out and join us on Saturday, September 28th.  More details to come.......


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THERE’S SOMETHING GREEN IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Did you notice a new addition to the northeast corner of our parking lot? Just this week we added a new “Goin’ Green” recycling receptacle for clothes and shoes. 

Did you know 12 million tons of clothing ends up in North American landfills every year? That’s 68 pounds per person! Discarded clothes account for more total landfill space than any other waste item. The “Goin’ Green” program aims to change that by providing a convenient place to recycle your unusable shoes and clothes. 

How is this different from our “Suits for Success” ministry?
The big difference is that “Suits for Success” takes gently used clothes to give to parolees to help them succeed on job interviews. “Suits for Success” cannot accept shoes of any kind. Meanwhile, “Goin’ Green” is for your clothes and shoes that are at or near the end of their usefulness.

How does “Goin’ Green” help the environment?
In addition to keeping the clothes and shoes out of landfills, the items in the receptacle are collected and shipped to a warehouse where they are inspected and sorted. Reusable items are shipped to places where affordable clothing is needed. Items that cannot be reused are converted to shop rags for industrial applications or recycled to base fibers to be used again in the production of new clothing. 

Keep bringing your gently used clothing donations to the “Suits for Success” collection boxes in the hallway. For all shoes and any other clothes, instead of throwing them in the trash, put them in the “Goin’ Green” receptacle in the northeast corner of the parking lot. 

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        

September 29th - ONE Worship Service at 10 am 

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September 5th, 2019, Volume 10, Edition 36

 

 

 

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