We will honor our recently deceased members, or relatives, of the congregation on Sunday, November 7 at all three services. We invite you to send a picture of your deceased loved one to be included in the Power Point presentation. The pictures will be shown on a screen as the names are read. If at all possible, the best way to send the picture would be by email to Sharon Harman. However, a picture in any format is welcome and will be returned. Please send pictures to Sharon by October 27.
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Date:
Sunday, November 7, 2010 - 8:15am
We are going to the "Little Shop of Horrors" on Sunday at DGN. The cost is $7 for students, $8 for adults.
Meet at the school, bring cash for your ticket and treats at intermission..
Date:
Sunday, November 7, 2010 - 2:30pm to 5:00pm
Location:
Downers Grove North High School
Please come and join us on Sunday evening as we watch The Blind Side,the story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.
It is rated PG-13 for one scene involving brief violence, drug and sexual references.
Date:
Sunday, November 14, 2010 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Location:
Youth Lounge
We need your help get the DGFUMC ready for Advent and Christmas.
Meet Mr.Terry McDorman in the Gym at 8 am for breakfast and your work assignment! You will be done by 12 noon.
This is a fun way to help the church and get service hours for school. Please let us know you are coming so we can have enough food for breakfast.
Date:
Saturday, November 20, 2010 - 8:00am to 12:00pm
Location:
Gym
Minute-to-win-it Game
Date:
Sunday, November 21, 2010 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Location:
Youth Lounge
Too much Turkey? Wanna play Basketball with your friends? How about some Air Hockey or Pool? The YouthCenter will be open this Sunday 6-7:30.
Date:
Sunday, November 28, 2010 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Location:
Youth Center
The Interfaith Youth Project of Downers Grove First UMC & The Mohammed Webb invite you to a fun evening in the YouthCenter of DGFUMC.
We will show the movie "Kung Fu Panda" and sell popcorn, soda and other snacks.
Please join us!!! Proceeds from sale of food will be donated to charity
Date:
Saturday, December 4, 2010 - 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Location:
Youth Center
Date:
Sunday, December 5, 2010 - 9:30am
Location:
Sanctuary
The Young At Heart group will be celebrating the holidays and especially Christmas, when they get together on Wednesday, December 8. They will begin with lunch at noon in Chapel Hall followed by Christmas Caroling led by Brett Goad.
Sign up for this activity in the Parlor on Sunday or by contacting the church. Cost will be $10.00 per person.
Date:
Wednesday, December 8, 2010 - 12:00pm
Location:
Chapel Hall
All the youth involved in the Interfaith Youth Projects will present reports of what their goals are and what they have accomplished.
Date:
Sunday, December 12, 2010 - 10:30am
Location:
Youth Lounge
Date:
Sunday, December 12, 2010 - 4:00pm
Location:
Sanctuary
The Youth Group retreat will be at Wesley Woods
in Williams Bay on Gemeva Lake. The same place as our summer camp!
We will leave DGFUMC late in the afternoon on Friday, December 17 and return to DGFUMC about noon on Sunday, December 19.
Cost is $110. That includes Housing for two nights, 5 meals and horseback riding. Yep, we will be horseback riding at Fantasy Hills Ranch!!
Please bring and snack to share. We will be using the "Grill Cheesus" episode of the TV show "Glee" If you are a parent and would like to see the episode you can find it on the internet on FOX or YouTube. The info will be in the mail on 11/16.
Date:
Friday, December 17, 2010 - 4:30pm to Sunday, December 19, 2010 - 12:00pm
Location:
Wesley Woods Conference Center, 250 Stam Street, Williams Bay, WI
The Reverend Fred Conger will present and lead a discussion on the film The Straight Story, a 1999 release starring Richard Farnsworth and Sissy Spacek as 73-year-old Alvin Straight and his mentally-challenged daughter Rose. Learning that his long-estranged brother, Lyle, is seriously ill, Alvin decides it’s time to reconcile. The only problem: Alvin can no longer drive. Undeterred, he sets out on a 260 mile odyssey aboard his 1966 John Deere riding mower and meets and touches the lives of many souls during his six week journey.
Please sign up in the church office starting Wednesday, December 1. Popcorn, soft drinks, coffee, and dessert will be provided; a $2 donation is suggested.
Date:
Friday, December 17, 2010 - 7:30pm
Location:
Safford Home Theatre
Parents, what would you do with 3 hours of free time during the hectic holiday season? Get a massage, shop, read, nap, watch football?
The Children and FamilyWork Area would like to invite children (infant through11 years old) to come to the church on the 19th for an afternoon of Christmas activities and fun!
Cost is $5 a child or $10 for 2 or more children. Sign-up in the office.
Date:
Sunday, December 19, 2010 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm
This holiday season we are inviting families to take amoment from the hustle and bustle of preparing for Christmas to reinforce to our children the positive impact of giving. We have found a terrific outing that surely exemplifies the Christmas spirit.
On Tuesday, December 21 at 2:30pm we will be going to Feed May Starving Children in Aurora. Feed My Starving Children is an organization that allows volunteer groups to come in and dispense and package meals for hungry children. This family activity is for parents and children (must be at least Kindergarten age). Smaller children will be cared for at the church during the outing.
After our volunteer shift, we will come back to the church for dinner and family crafts.
Space is limited so please sign up with Sharon in the office 630.968.7120.
Itinerary of Events
- Meet at the church at 2:00pm to caravan and carpool to Aurora
- Volunteer shift is from 2:30pm – 4:30pm
- Return to the church for dinner and family crafts
Date:
Tuesday, December 21, 2010 - 2:00pm
Location:
Aurora, IL (Meet at the church)
Holiday Cheer is for the families and chidren of Andrew's Answer, the Children's Ministry program of UCRP. These are the children that we work with during our summer mission trips to UCRP and through Jenny Kirkpatrick's Girl Scout Gold project. We need 10 youth and at least 2 parents to help. (we need the parents to drive) We will be serving dinner, helping with crafts and games and handing out gifts! You will be on your way home by 8:30.
Date:
Tuesday, December 21, 2010 - 4:30pm to 7:30pm
Location:
United Church of Rogers Park, 1545 W. Morse Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
4:00pm Family Worship
A worship celebration especially geared for children, with music provided by the Chorister, Cherub and Angel Choirs.
7:00pm Communion & Candlelight Service
Music by the Connection Choir
Message by Pastor Greta McDonald
9:00pm Traditional Candlelight Service
Music by the Chancel Choir
Message by Pastor Jim McDonald
10:15pm Communion in the Chapel
11:00pm Traditional Candlelight Service
Music by the Chapel Choir
Message by Pastor Jim McDonald
Join us for a night of praise, prayer, and glorious music as we remember Christ's birth and our salvation. Bring your family, your guests and your neighbors as we prepare for Christmas day.
Date:
Friday, December 24, 2010 - 4:00pm to Saturday, December 25, 2010 - 12:00am
Location:
Sanctuary
Sermon: Rev. Nick Nicholas
"Making the First Movie"
Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23
Music: Special Music
Date:
Sunday, December 26, 2010 - 10:00am
God, as known to us in Jesus Christ, welcomes all.
We welcome people of any race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, social or economic status, employment status, or life situation; including people with physical or mental illness or disability.
We practice loving acceptance of each person and respectful discussion
of our differences.
Affiliated to Reconciling Ministries Network
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