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Service of Holy Communion
Music: Karen Owen, soprano, and Gary Greene, horn
This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary. There is no Sunday school offered at this service.
Caring Connection Callers Training
 This fall we move into our third year of the Caring Connection Callers Ministry. A faithful group of callers meet for a short devotional and send off every 4-6 weeks to make “connections” - visits with our homebound church family. We would love to have you join us. If interested please let Rosie Roose know either via phone 630.204.1565 or email trroose@aol.com.
Join us at our training session Sunday, August 27 following the 10:00 a.m. service with a light lunch and one hour informational training session in Chapel Hall.
For those who are unable to attend the August 27th session, there will also be a training session the following Sunday, September 3 from 9:20 - 10:00 a.m. in room 206.
Date: Sunday, August 27, 2017 - 11:00am Sunday, September 3, 2017 - 9:20am
Service of Holy Communion
Music: Karen Owen, soprano, and Gary Greene, horn
This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary. All children from Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to Sunday School during the service.
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Worship Service
This service, which is in the intimate setting of the Heartt Memorial Chapel, consists of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon. There is no Sunday School during this service.
Worship Service - Rally Day
Our theme for Rally Day this year is Letting My Light Shine, which reflects how each one of us has unique gifts and talents that we need to share with one another and our community.
Please join us on Rally Day as we kick-off our new year of Sunday School and prepare to make a difference as a congregation in the coming season. At this time, we will return to our 8:15 a.m. worship service in the Chapel.
We will be combining our 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. services into one Together @ 10 service at 10:00 a.m. in the sanctuary. There will be no Sunday school this day as families are encouraged to worship together. Sunday school will begin on Sunday, September 17 at both the 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. services.
Messy Church
Messy Church is a new kind of service on the second Sunday of the month for parents and children to share. There will be a time to make crafts as a family, a short (and lively) time of gathering, and a family friendly lunch. This time will be about building community along with thinking about that greater power that is creator and love of all. It takes place in the church gym.
Please register in advance so that we can prepare food and supplies.
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Lunch Bunch September Outing
 Lunch Bunch is a group of senior adults that meets monthly for a luncheon of good food and fellowship! All senior adults are welcome to join. This September the group will be visiting Trio Restaurant & Banquest at 980 W. 75th St., Downers Grove.
To register visit the Lunch Bunch table on Sunday in the parlor or call Bonnie Lehmann at 630.308.2259 to register and to organize a ride if needed.
Location: Trio Restaurant & Banquest at 980 W. 75th St., Downers Grove. Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2017 - 11:30am
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Service of Holy Communion
Insights from David’s Older Years This service, which is in the intimate setting of the Heartt Memorial Chapel, consists of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon. There is no Sunday School during this service.
Worship Service
Insights from David’s Older Years Music: Chapel Choir
Chancel Ringers
This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with music of a more contemporary flavor usually performed by the high school Chapel Choir. The service may also include music from the Worship Band or one of our handbell choirs. All children from Kindergarten through 6th grade start in the sanctuary for worship and follow Pastor Smoke to Sunday School after the Moment for Children.
Worship Service
Insights from David’s Older Years Music: Chancel Choir
Chancel Ringers
This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the Chancel Choir. The service may also include music from one of our handbell choirs. Children may go with Pastor John Smoke to Sunday school following the children's sermon or may return to worship with their family.
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Get Your UMW On!
Get your UMW on!
Upcoming events to attend:
September 23 - 8:30 a.m. - Aurora District Annual Celebration, Lockport UMC
September 25 - 7:00 p.m. - Sarah Circle - Room 213
September 27 - 1:00 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Circle - Chapel Hall
September 28 - 9:00 a.m. - Rachel Circle - Room 213
September 28 - 12:45 p.m. - Ruth Circle - Chapel Hall
Date: Saturday, September 23, 2017 - 8:30am Monday, September 25, 2017 - 7:00pm Wednesday, September 27, 2017 - 1:00pm Thursday, September 28, 2017 - 9:00am Thursday, September 28, 2017 - 12:45pm
Methodist Open Golf Outing
Join us for our combined Men’s and Women’s Annual Golf Outing. We will have all sorts of fun prizes for golfers of all abilities. You may also wish to invite some of your friends to join us as your guests.
The outing will be held at the Downers Grove Golf Club, with tee-off times beginning at 1:00 p.m. The registration fee, which includes green fees and prize fund, is $25
per person.
The United Methodist Women's Putting Contest will also be held as part of the Outing. It will include the Women's Longest Drive Contest and Women's Low Medal Championship.
If you need more details, call Bruce or Linda Swanson at 630.969.2514. Deadline for registration is Thursday, September 14. Registration forms are available in the church office or the Welcome! Kiosk in the west entryway.
Date: Saturday, September 23, 2017 - 1:00pm
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Worship Service
This service, which is in the intimate setting of the Heartt Memorial Chapel, consists of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon. There is no Sunday School during this service.
Worship Service
This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with music of a more contemporary flavor usually performed by the high school Chapel Choir. The service may also include music from the Worship Band or one of our handbell choirs. All children from Kindergarten through 6th grade start in the sanctuary for worship and follow Pastor Smoke to Sunday School after the Moment for Children.
Worship Service
This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the Chancel Choir. The service may also include music from one of our handbell choirs. Children may go with Pastor John Smoke to Sunday school following the children's sermon or may return to worship with their family.
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Get Your UMW On!
Get your UMW on!
Upcoming events to attend:
September 23 - 8:30 a.m. - Aurora District Annual Celebration, Lockport UMC
September 25 - 7:00 p.m. - Sarah Circle - Room 213
September 27 - 1:00 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Circle - Chapel Hall
September 28 - 9:00 a.m. - Rachel Circle - Room 213
September 28 - 12:45 p.m. - Ruth Circle - Chapel Hall
Date: Saturday, September 23, 2017 - 8:30am Monday, September 25, 2017 - 7:00pm Wednesday, September 27, 2017 - 1:00pm Thursday, September 28, 2017 - 9:00am Thursday, September 28, 2017 - 12:45pm
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Get Your UMW On!
Get your UMW on!
Upcoming events to attend:
September 23 - 8:30 a.m. - Aurora District Annual Celebration, Lockport UMC
September 25 - 7:00 p.m. - Sarah Circle - Room 213
September 27 - 1:00 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Circle - Chapel Hall
September 28 - 9:00 a.m. - Rachel Circle - Room 213
September 28 - 12:45 p.m. - Ruth Circle - Chapel Hall
Date: Saturday, September 23, 2017 - 8:30am Monday, September 25, 2017 - 7:00pm Wednesday, September 27, 2017 - 1:00pm Thursday, September 28, 2017 - 9:00am Thursday, September 28, 2017 - 12:45pm
Fit & Feast
 Begins Wednesday, September 27
6:15 p.m.
Start your New Year’s Resolution early. Give yourself the gift of a better life!
Fit and Feast will meet once a month from 6:15 to 7:00 p.m. during the Family Fellowship dinner, babysitting will be provided. During that time you will meet with a group leader to choose a goal to commit to for a month in each of four areas; physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.
For example, you may choose from a list to commit to - exercise 15 minutes a day, look for a silver lining in stressful events, have a weekly chat with a friend, apologize when you wrong someone - simple things that can make a difference over time.
Each month we will discuss how your commitments went and you can choose to renew or change your goals for the next month. Sign-up in the church office and/or look for more information in the parlor and in the bulletin soon.
Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 - 6:15pm Wednesday, October 18, 2017 - 6:15pm Wednesday, November 15, 2017 - 6:15pm Wednesday, December 20, 2017 - 6:15pm
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Get Your UMW On!
Get your UMW on!
Upcoming events to attend:
September 23 - 8:30 a.m. - Aurora District Annual Celebration, Lockport UMC
September 25 - 7:00 p.m. - Sarah Circle - Room 213
September 27 - 1:00 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Circle - Chapel Hall
September 28 - 9:00 a.m. - Rachel Circle - Room 213
September 28 - 12:45 p.m. - Ruth Circle - Chapel Hall
Date: Saturday, September 23, 2017 - 8:30am Monday, September 25, 2017 - 7:00pm Wednesday, September 27, 2017 - 1:00pm Thursday, September 28, 2017 - 9:00am Thursday, September 28, 2017 - 12:45pm
Get Your UMW On!
Get your UMW on!
Upcoming events to attend:
September 23 - 8:30 a.m. - Aurora District Annual Celebration, Lockport UMC
September 25 - 7:00 p.m. - Sarah Circle - Room 213
September 27 - 1:00 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Circle - Chapel Hall
September 28 - 9:00 a.m. - Rachel Circle - Room 213
September 28 - 12:45 p.m. - Ruth Circle - Chapel Hall
Date: Saturday, September 23, 2017 - 8:30am Monday, September 25, 2017 - 7:00pm Wednesday, September 27, 2017 - 1:00pm Thursday, September 28, 2017 - 9:00am Thursday, September 28, 2017 - 12:45pm
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Please join our Wednesday Morning Women's Bible Study at First United Methodist Church as we begin our fall class on Wednesday, August 30. We will be using a guide by N.T. Wright to take a deeper look at the book of John. All women are encouraged to attend this dynamic group. Nothing required… just show up and have an open heart.
Begins Monday, September 11
This fall we will be studying Wolfhart Pannenberg’s Basic Questions in Theology - Collected Essays, Volume 1.
This fall we are pleased to welcome back Osvaldo Vena as the leader of our Sunday morning bible study class. Rev. Vena, a member of our church, is a professor of New Testament Interpretation at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston.
Mark your calendars for the next social gathering of the Mingling Methodists (formerly the 40's and 50's group). All are welcome to join us for fellowship with Dana and Rob Murphy as our hosts for the evening. Please bring a beverage and an appetizer to share. Also, consider bringing a guest from church who may be interested in meeting new people. We hope to see you there!
The cooking team of Don Safford, Bill Chalberg and Susan Newman returns for more Home Cookin’! All are invited to join us for this special family meal between 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Cost is only $6 a meal.
Fall is almost upon us and Friday Night at the Movies is back! Due to some travel plans by hosts Don and Caryl Safford, our kick-off September movie will take place on Friday, September 29 at 7:30 p.m. Movie night founder Carol Lysne will kick things off, presenting Hell or High Water, a 2016 dramatic film starring Chris Pine, Jeff Bridges, and Ben Foster. The movie tells the tale of two West Texas brothers in a desperate scheme to save the family ranch. Nominated for 4 Academy Awards, the movie garnered many other awards as well.
