Come join the DGFUMC youth for tacos and laser tag on Saturday, May 5! We will meet at the church @ 4PM for a taco dinner and then head over to Laser Quest in Downers Grove for some fun.
The cost to play laser tag is $8.50 per game. If you would like to bring a side dish for dinner, we'd love it!
Adults are needed to help drive to and from Laser Quest. Volunteers will be paid in tacos and appreciation!!!
May 6th, 2012 - Evolutionary Christianity: Richard Lewis
Evolutionary Christianity proposes that God acts in and through the evolutionary process. It draws upon the words of Jesus and Paul to explain the evolutionary impulse and our responsibility in creating the Kingdom of God, a Kingdom of Love. Richard Lewis is a retired UCC Minister. He received his Ph.D. in 1972 from the Chicago Theological Seminary where he later worked as Dean of Students and Director of Field Education for 15 years. He has also served as an interim minister in several churches in the Chicago area. His current interest is in Evolutionary Christianity and Integral Philosophy.
May 13th, 2012 - Born Again Methodist: Ed Kras
Ed shares the challenges he faced on his spiritual journey and how he came to be a part of our church body.
May 20th, 2012 - Re-Cap: What we learned and how we can apply it.
The Young at Heart group for senior adults will be traveling to Willow Springs, IL, and touring the Little Red School House Nature Center. The center features sustainable design, live native animals including fish, snakes, turtles and birds, and exhibits about local natural history. We will leave from the church parking lot at 9:30 a.m. for a tour at 10:30 a.m. We will lunch together before returning home.
You may sign up for this activity in the Parlor on Sunday mornings or by calling Marilou Welch at 630.968.4136.
The Nashville (TN) Children's Choir, an 80 voice children's choir comprised of boys and girls, ages 8-14, will present a free concert entitled "A Night of Music...for All Ages".
Functioning in cooperation with Belmont University, the choir is a part of the pre-college music program, the Belmont Academy. The Touring Choir fills a dual role as a quality choral organization and as an ambassador of good will, performing frequently throughout Nashville and Middle Tennessee with groups such as The Nashville Opera, The Nashville Symphony, The Middle Tennessee Choral Society, and recording artists Reba McEntire, Joe Diffy, and Riders in the Sky. They also recently sang for three performances with the Nashville Ballet and at the Governor's Prayer Breakfast.
The concert will also feature the Cantores Community Choir, which is comprised of more than 30 singers from the western suburbs. Directed by Belford Hernandez, the choir will perform music representing various styles and genres, from spiritual and gospel, to Broadway and Americana, as well as the premiere of two new compositions written by Belford.
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.
May 6th, 2012 - Evolutionary Christianity: Richard Lewis
Evolutionary Christianity proposes that God acts in and through the evolutionary process. It draws upon the words of Jesus and Paul to explain the evolutionary impulse and our responsibility in creating the Kingdom of God, a Kingdom of Love. Richard Lewis is a retired UCC Minister. He received his Ph.D. in 1972 from the Chicago Theological Seminary where he later worked as Dean of Students and Director of Field Education for 15 years. He has also served as an interim minister in several churches in the Chicago area. His current interest is in Evolutionary Christianity and Integral Philosophy.
May 13th, 2012 - Born Again Methodist: Ed Kras
Ed shares the challenges he faced on his spiritual journey and how he came to be a part of our church body.
May 20th, 2012 - Re-Cap: What we learned and how we can apply it.
This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the high school Chapel Choir. Once a month, the service has music of a more contemporary flavor provided by the Worship Band. All children from Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to go straight to Sunday School before the service begins.
This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the Chancel Choir. Children from Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to attend the beginning of the service to hear a special children's sermon, after which they leave to join Sunday School.
Join the United Methodist Women at Oak Trace (formerly Fairview Village) on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 for the Spring General Meeting.
Refreshments will be served at 7:00 p.m. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m.
This year Dawn Hansen Roucka will speak to us about the mission of Church World Services. She has helped with CROP Walk, and she has spent time in Serbia and Moldova distributing the health and school kits that you may have helped put together.
Please join us for the spring celebration!
Location:
Oak Trace: 200 Village Dr., Downers Grove, IL 60516
"Departures," the winner of 10 Japan Academy Awards and the Oscar Winner for Best Foreign Film at the 2009 Academy Awards, tells the story of a young man Daigo Kobayashi and his wife who, down on their luck, move back to his small hometown to start over. When Daigo answers an advertisement seeking a person to work in the area of "departures," he assumes that he will be applying for a job associated with travel. To his surprise, however, he discovers the job entails training to become a "Nokanshi," a funeral professional who prepares the deceased for burial and entrance into the next life. He reluctantly takes the position. But, while learning his craft and working with the families of the departed, Daigo embarks on a spiritual journey as he begins to experience the joy and wonder of living. A funny, moving, powerful story, "Departures" is a true delight.
Sue Thornquist will lead our post-film discussion.
Popcorn, soft drinks, coffee, and dessert are available during the movie for a $2 suggested donation.
Sign up starting May 1 in the church office or using the web form.
Come join the DGFUMC Youth for the 2012 field day on Saturday, May 19th from 2-5PM. We will have an inflatable water-slide, face painting, games, and food! It's pretty much going to be the best day ever.
Please contact Katie or JJ if you want to attend!!
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.
May 6th, 2012 - Evolutionary Christianity: Richard Lewis
Evolutionary Christianity proposes that God acts in and through the evolutionary process. It draws upon the words of Jesus and Paul to explain the evolutionary impulse and our responsibility in creating the Kingdom of God, a Kingdom of Love. Richard Lewis is a retired UCC Minister. He received his Ph.D. in 1972 from the Chicago Theological Seminary where he later worked as Dean of Students and Director of Field Education for 15 years. He has also served as an interim minister in several churches in the Chicago area. His current interest is in Evolutionary Christianity and Integral Philosophy.
May 13th, 2012 - Born Again Methodist: Ed Kras
Ed shares the challenges he faced on his spiritual journey and how he came to be a part of our church body.
May 20th, 2012 - Re-Cap: What we learned and how we can apply it.
This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the high school Chapel Choir. Once a month, the service has music of a more contemporary flavor provided by the Worship Band. All children from Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to go straight to Sunday School before the service begins.
Please plan to stay after church next Sunday, May 20, to officially welcome our new Youth Minister, Katie Bartholomew. You can read more about her here, but now you can come to meet her in person.
A cake and punch reception will be held in the gym after the 9:30 and 11:00 services. See you there!
This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the Chancel Choir. Children from Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to attend the beginning of the service to hear a special children's sermon, after which they leave to join Sunday School.
If you are like many, the idea of going green with your vehicle is appealing, but the challenge of understanding the technologies and picking out the right vehicle feels a bit overwhelming. You may be asking:
What is the difference between an electric vehicle and a hybrid?
What happens to the battery at the end of it's life?
What is the true lifecycle cost of these vehicles and will I really save any money in the long run?
What is my true environmental impact if I choose one of these vehicles?
If you would like to hear the answers to these questions, please join us on Sunday, May 20 at 11:00 a.m. in Room 213, where Ken Poindexter, church member and retired 40+ year employee at Electro-Motive Diesel/GM will lead a discussion about green vehicle technologies.
This program follows earlier Environmental Stewardship programs on choosing an alternative electricity provider, installing renewable energy systems and practical ways to reduce energy consumption in your home.
Please plan to stay after church next Sunday, May 20, to officially welcome our new Youth Minister, Katie Bartholomew. You can read more about her here, but now you can come to meet her in person.
A cake and punch reception will be held in the gym after the 9:30 and 11:00 services. See you there!
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.
This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the high school Chapel Choir. Once a month, the service has music of a more contemporary flavor provided by the Worship Band. All children from Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to go straight to Sunday School before the service begins.
This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the Chancel Choir. Children from Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to attend the beginning of the service to hear a special children's sermon, after which they leave to join Sunday School.
May Schedule
If you have some time on Saturday, please stop by and lend a hand!
"Departures," the winner of 10 Japan Academy Awards and the Oscar Winner for Best Foreign Film at the 2009 Academy Awards, tells the story of a young man Daigo Kobayashi and his wife who, down on their luck, move back to his small hometown to start over. When Daigo answers an advertisement seeking a person to work in the area of "departures," he assumes that he will be applying for a job associated with travel. To his surprise, however, he discovers the job entails training to become a "Nokanshi," a funeral professional who prepares the deceased for burial and entrance into the next life. He reluctantly takes the position. But, while learning his craft and working with the families of the departed, Daigo embarks on a spiritual journey as he begins to experience the joy and wonder of living. A funny, moving, powerful story, "Departures" is a true delight.
