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"Overwhelmed - V'yisa'u" 

 

The Israelites were overwhelmed with the Egyptian army at their heels as they stood at the edge of the Red Sea. (Exodus 14:10-15)  The Disciples were overwhelmed when Jesus invited them to feed the 5,000. (John 6:1-21) What about us today?  Often it seems like everything radiates tension and our world is like the skin of a balloon being inflated toward the breaking point.  If this is where we are at the crossroad, how can we possibly move and change? Join us Sunday at 10 am as we work this out together, and continue our journey on “The Great Spiritual Migration”. 

Woodridge UMC is an open and loving United Methodist community striving to be:        

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,  August 19th
- Irshad at 8:00 am   

- ONE Worship Service at 10:00 am

- Floor Maintenance at 12:00 pm

- Filipino Baptist at 3:30 pm
- A.A. Meeting at 7:00 pm  

 

  Monday, August 20th

- Floor Maintenance at 8:00 am

 

  Tuesday, August 21st

- Floor Maintenance at 8:00 am

 

  Wednesday, August 22nd

- Floor Maintenance at 8:00 am

 

  Thursday, August 23rd

- Floor Maintenance at 8:00 am

- Irshad at 6:00 pm  

- Executive Board at 7:00 pm

 

  Saturday, August 25th

- Committee Meetings at 9:00 am

- Prince of Peace Retreat at 10:00 am

 

  Sunday,  August 26th
- Irshad at 8:00 am   

- ONE Worship Service at 10:00 am

- Filipino Baptist at 3:30 pm
- A.A. Meeting at 7:00 pm   

  

PASTOR DANITA IS AWAY

Pastor Danita is away today attending the Midwest Regional Conference of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in Cincinnati, Ohio.  As you may remember, we welcome the presence of the Glen Ellyn Area Alumnae Chapter for their monthly meetings and activities here in our building from September through June and our worship services in March. Pastor Danita will be returning this afternoon.  

As announced last Sunday, Pastor Danita is scheduled to have surgery next week (Monday, August 20th) at Edward Hospital. An email will be sent on Tuesday with updates and her "return home date" or you may call the church office for details regarding visits and/or meals. She will be away for a few weeks for the recovery time. Please keep Pastor Danita in your prayers during this time. 

Floor Refinishing

The floor in Bonfal Hall will be refinished THIS week and unavailable for use.  Please remove any items that you will need from the closets before noon today. 

Electronic Giving  

If you use electronic giving and have save the link, the website address has changed. Please visit our website and follow the e-Giving link at the bottom of the page to the new web address or go here.    

Summer Worship Schedule 2018

For June 3rd through September 30th, we will have one single worship service at 10 am.  The regular two service schedule will return in October.   

DON’T FORGET OUR MEMBERS WITH LIMITED MOBILITY 

Please remember to keep in your prayers a few of our members who are not able to get to church as often as they would like because of medical challenges. We have included their addresses here in case you would also like to send a card/words of encouragement:   

Marv and Gen Bailey, 14804 S. Van Dyke Drive, #2245, Plainfield, Illinois  60544 

Vi Schobel, Westbury Care, 1800 Robin Lane, Lisle, Illinois  60532 

Mary Ellen Rice, 8129 Carolwood Lane, Woodridge, IL 60517

Joan Kettel, phone calls preferred but please limit the length of the conversation 

Juan Marianyi, 21422 W. Douglas Lane, Plainfield, IL 60544 

Will Grosch, 1261 Cobblestone Court, Naperville, IL 60564 (email grosch1@wowway.com

Summer Sunday School Teachers Needed  

Looking for an opportunity to help out this summer? Looking to meet some of the kids in the church? Sign up to teach summer Sunday School. Lessons are available in the narthex. We need to have one teacher each week to teach Sunday School. This gives all the amazing teachers we have during the year a nice break. Men, women and youth are welcome to sign up to teach. Please see Jorie Manderfield if you have any questions.   

SUMMER READING FOR OUR FALL BIBLE STUDY     

Beginning Tuesday, September 11th and Wednesday, September 12th we will begin a new season of Bible study classes on WAY OF LIFE by Brian McLaren. This study is based on the book by Brian McLaren entitled THE GREAT SPIRITUAL MIGRATION. Pastor Danita and Pastor Dave are encouraging each person who plans to participate in the Fall Bible study classes to read THE GREAT SPIRITUAL MIGRATION over the summer. The book is available through Cokesbury and Amazon including a Kindle version. There is a sign up in the narthex if you would like us to get you a copy. There is also a sign up for the fall study and the fall study guides WAY OF LIFE available in the narthex. Sign up now! 

Photos Needed  

We would like to decorate our newly named rooms. Please send copies of any photos of Bonfal Church or Friendship Church in the Philippines, Trinity Church in Joliet, Standing Rock Reservation in South Dakota or of Jack Sipley to the office so that we might make a display. (We will return your originals).        

The 23rd Annual Senior Lifestyle Expo

The Expo will take place on Aug. 21-22, at the Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center, Oak Brook Terrace. "Discover the Sweeter Side of Aging" will include entertainment, educational seminars and health and wellness screenings. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

For more information call Kaitie at (630) 293-5990 or look at www.seniorlifestyleexpo.org  

Colors of Love  

A seminar on raising children in a racially unjust world. Practical guidance and resources for clergy, children/youth leaders and parents. Join Dr. Jennifer Harvey and a youth panel on Saturday, August 25th at 8:30 am at the First UMC of Elmhurst. Register online by August 15th for $25 (includes lunch) at www.unitedvoicesforchildren.org  

Service of Installation for Jeffry Bross  

Please join us for the Service of Installation for Jeffry Bross as District Superintendent on Sunday, September 16th at Grace United Methodist at 2:00 pm with a Dessert Reception to follow.    

Teach a Man to Fish  

The 2018 Spiritual Congress of the United Methodist Men on September 14th - 16th in Williams Bay, WI. "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." Featured speakers will be David Holcome and Drew Oakley with Bishop Sally Dyck. Register online at www.nicumm.org The entire weekend is $174. Two days is $145 and Saturday only is $90.   

Blue Porch Lights

Mayor Cunningham, the Woodridge Friendrasiers, together with the support of National Title Solutions of Woodridge, are proudly asking our Woodridge neighbors to Turn On a Blue Front Door Light in support of our Police, Fire and First Responders September 8th – September 11th. The weekend of September 1st, The Woodridge Friendraisers will be distributing blue light bulbs (we have a limited number of bulbs which are on a first come basis). Please join us in showing our support and to say THANK YOU to our Outstanding Police, Fire and First Responders. Please use the light bulbs September 8th through September 11th . 

Woodridge is Proud to stand united in blue together!  Thank you!  

DuPagePads 14th Annual Run 4 Home

Run 4 Home 10K & 5K Run, 5K & 1K Walk

Saturday, September 15, 2018, 8:00am

703 West Liberty, Wheaton

Bring your family, friends and coworkers to DuPagePads 14th Annual Run 4 Home. The CARA certified race and USATF certified course will take runners and walkers through scenic streets of Wheaton and back to DuPagePads for a celebration, including a Kids Corner featuring games, prizes, face painting and more! The price increases on August 17th, sign up today! 

Methodist Open Golf Outing

On Saturday, September 22nd at 1:00 pm at the Downers Grove Gold Club you are invited to play in the the Methodist Open Golf Outing. We will have all sorts of fun prizes for golfers of all abilities. You may even wish to invite some of your friends to join us. Form your own foursome or join one of ours! Registration the beginning of September is though September 15th. The cost is $25 which includes green fees and the prize fund. For more information please contact Bruce or Linda Swanson at 630.969.2514. WUMC’s office has the registration form if you would like a copy.

Wanted:
Coordinator for WUMC’s participation in PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter)   

In order for our church to continue to participate at PADS a WUMC PADS coordinator is needed. That person acts as the liaison between DuPage PADS and First United Methodist Church in Downers Grove where we serve. Other tasks include recruiting volunteers each fall to donate food and to volunteer at PADS on the nights we act as host, maintain and post the volunteers lists, send out reminder emails and bulletin articles each time it is our time to serve. For more information please contact Debbie Wordinger 331 645-7779. Inquiring about the position doesn’t mean you are on the hook for it! But if you are considering if this is a job you can do, give Debbie a call.   

SAVE THE DATES
Public Action to Deliver Shelter (PADS)

DuPagePADS is committed to ending homelessness in DuPage County through housing, support services and employment.  At our Church, Woodridge United Methodist Church (WUMC), PADS is one of our most important local missions.    SAVE THE DATES FOR THE UPCOMING 2018/2019 SERVICE YEAR:  OCTOBER 16/17; DECEMBER 18/19; FEBRUARY 21/22; AND APRIL 18/19.  SIGN UP TO SERVE IN THE NARTHEX!!!

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 Looking Ahead         

September 30th - Church Picnic 

October 20th - 55th Anniversary of Woodridge UMC 

 

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Our Mission:       

Welcoming to all;
United 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.         

August 16th, 2018, Volume 9, Edition 33

 

 

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