Recent News

DGFUMC Scholarship Fund

Submitted by Bethany Main on May 18, 2012 - 2:51pm

We know that this is the time of year when everyorganization is asking for donations. Well the DGFUMC college scholarship fund is doing the same thing. What is the scholarship fund and who is helped by it? Three separate funds were started over 20 years ago and those gifts have now been used up, however we continue to want to help college students. In August, we present small gifts to 4 students who have been active in ministries of DGFUMC. If each family would give $5 in honor of each of their children now and $5 on that child’s birthday, we would have thousands of dollars to give out each year. Please consider giving to this fund.

If you would like to apply for a scholarship, please fill out the form below and return it to the church office by July 1.

Spring Tea Pictures

Submitted by Bethany Main on May 18, 2012 - 8:40am
Spring Tea

The pictures from the Spring Tea will be on display in the gym on May 20 and in the Parlor on May 27. We have order forms you can fill out and return to the office. If you are unable to view the pictures on Sunday they will be available in the office during the week.

Update Your Membership Information

Submitted by Sharon Harman on May 12, 2012 - 8:38am

Does our Church database have your family membership record correctly? Here is your chance to update your record for our annual Guide Book & Directory.

It is time for us to update our database with any changes, additions or deletions that may have occurred in your family over the past year. Have you changed your phone number? Have you moved? Do we have your email address? All information is sent in for the new directory on July 1 and the directory is sent to us at the beginning of September.

If you have not already informed the church office about changes to your record, please contact Diane Kerr or Sharon Harman.

Guide Book & Directory Advertising Opportunity

Submitted by Sharon Harman on May 12, 2012 - 8:39am

We are in the process of updating our annual Guide Book and Directory for the Church. This book helps us all to know more about our church. The who, what, where, when, why and how of our Church. As last year, the book is being provided at no cost to our Church and again is being subsidized by local businesses who advertise in it. If you own or manage a business and want to find out how to advertise in the book, please call the church office 630.968.7120.

Bingo Prizes

Submitted by Bethany Main on May 12, 2012 - 8:50am

Help! Community Adult Day Care's pantry is running low of prizes for their Bingo games. Needed are small items such as: jewelry, scarves, books, stuffed animals, etc. Prizes received from our church members in the past have been very much appreciated, but the supply is almost gone. Donations can be turned in at the church office.

Housing Needed for Visiting Choirs

Submitted by Katie Bartholomew on May 12, 2012 - 8:58am

FUMC will be hosting two youth choirs this summer and host families will be needed for both. Chapel Choir members have enjoyed their experiences with host families during tour over the years, so now it's our turn to provide some hospitality.

The Celebration Singers and Ringers from Church of the Saviour UMC in Cincinatti will present a concert on Sunday, June 10. Overnight housing will be needed that evening for approximately 41 youth and 8 adults.

The Sonshine Choir from Brentwood (TN) UMC will be here Saturday, July 14. They will present a concert that evening and then sing at both worship services the following morning. Housing will be needed for approximately 100 youth.

We are currently looking for housing for the Celebration Singers and Ringers on June 10. If you have available beds please contact Katie Bartholomew or Don Dunham.

Thank You!

Submitted by Jean Krusinski on May 12, 2012 - 8:54am

The Church and Society Work Area would like to thank our wonderful congregation for your generous contributions of cleaning supplies for the People's Resource Center. We filled five pallets with buckets! Cleaning supplies are not always available at the PRC, and these donations will help a lot of families complete their spring cleaning with adequate materials. Thank you so much!

Cradle Caring Ministry

Submitted by Bethany Main on May 11, 2012 - 9:19am

The Health and Wellness work area would like to introduce the Cradle Caring ministry. We would like to welcome the newest members of the Downers Grove First United Methodist Church by providing gift baskets to families with newborn babies. This is such an exciting time for families and we wish to provide information about available resources and baptism. Please contact the church office with a due date and/or delivery date of any new babies being born to members of the church. We look forward to hearing about all of the precious new bundles of joy!

Would you like to help with the new Cradle Caring ministry? The Health and Wellness work area is looking for small basket donations. Please drop off any small baskets to the church office. Thank you!

Please Save Your Coupon Inserts

Submitted by Bethany Main on May 11, 2012 - 9:47am

If, like me, you just toss your newspaper coupon inserts into the recycling bin, please bring them to church instead. A couple of "extreme couponers" from Downers Grove painstakingly clip and collate coupons, then go through store ads to get the best bargains. They donate all of their bounty to the People's Resource Center in Westmont. This week alone, they brought in 50 deodorants, 22 bottles of shampoo, and more!

To help them with this mission, please bring your coupon inserts to the box by the PRC collection bin outside the church office. Thanks!

Environmental Studies at DGFUMC and at Home

Submitted by Bethany Main on May 2, 2012 - 11:49am

Environmental StewardshipThe Environmental Stewardship Work Area at DGFUMC took responsibility for an area on the church's grounds over the past year to maintain its landscaping and vegetation. This area (south of the main parking lot between the main entrance and exit) is visible to everyone from Maple Street and is seen as everyone enters/exits the main parking lot from Maple.  Over the past year our group has planted more than a dozen Choral Bells, put down mulch, and ensured those pesky weeds don't overtake the tulips, bushes, or other plants.

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Video Skype with Jeff Wasilevich and Debbie Rissing in Bolivia

June 3, 2012 - 11:00am

Young At Heart: Miniature Golf at McCollum Park

June 13, 2012 - 11:00am

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June 20, 2012 - 12:00pm

Church Camp: The Secrets of the Kingdom

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Downers Grove Garden Walk

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Recent News

DGFUMC Scholarship Fund

May 18, 2012 - 2:51pm

Spring Tea Pictures

May 18, 2012 - 8:40am

Housing Needed for Visiting Choirs

May 12, 2012 - 8:58am

Thank You!

May 12, 2012 - 8:54am

Bingo Prizes

May 12, 2012 - 8:50am

Guide Book & Directory Advertising Opportunity

May 12, 2012 - 8:39am

Update Your Membership Information

May 12, 2012 - 8:38am

Please Save Your Coupon Inserts

May 11, 2012 - 9:47am

more news...

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