Health and Wellness

Cradle Caring Ministry

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!

Sensible Supplementation - A Guide to Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition

We hope you can join us for this informative seminar on Sunday, November 20th to learn how your diet can impact your health. Ed Bifulco, D.C., will be presenting the seminar after the third worship service on November 20th. Lunch will be provided at no charge about 12:15 p.m. with the presentation immediately following (Feel free to attend if lunch is not preferred).

Ed Bifulco is on the faculty of the National University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Illinois.

If you would like to attend this excellent program please register by phone (630) 968-7120 or in person by the church office no later than Thursday Nov, 17th. We hope to see you all there!

Location: 
DGFUMC
Date: 
Sunday, November 20, 2011 - 12:15pm

The Still Missed Support Program

Adventist Hospital


Still Missed is a support program for families experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death. They are hosting their 23rd Annual Memorial Service on October 12th, 2011. The service begins at 7:30 pm, there is a gathering and momento preparation time beginning at 7:00 pm.


This event will be held at:


Hinsdale United Methodist Church
945 S. Garfield Ave., Hinsdale, IL


In addition to a children's story, families are encouraged to participate with a personal story or poem.


Pastor Greta will be delivering the message and music will be provided by Brett Goad and Chris Dortwegt.

Location: 
Hinsdale United Methodist Church, 945 S. Garfield Ave, Hinsdale, IL
Date: 
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 7:30pm

Blood Drive

Blood Drive

Make a Life Saving Contribution

Please contribute for the Blood Drive being held at our church in Chapel Hall on Monday, October 17, 2011 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. We ask that you take the time to provide life saving help for those who have experienced a severe accident or major surgery.

The Health and Wellness Work Area joined up with the Heartland Blood Centers to serve you. All blood types are needed.

Please sign up in the Church Parlor on Sunday morning, beginning October 2, or call the Church Office at 630-968-7120 to reserve a time that fits your schedule.

If you have questions or suggestions, please contact a member of the leadership team.

  • Caryl Safford (630-985-8555)
  • Chuck Behnke (630-846-1144)
  • Arlene Guest (630-968-7497)
  • Leroy Pickett (630-968-2772).

Special thanks goes to those who are donors.

Location: 
Chapel Hall
Date: 
Monday, October 17, 2011 - 3:00pm to 7:00pm

Seminar for Parents of Children and Youth

NAMIAll parents of children and youth, from the very young through high school age are invited to participate in this seminar:

PARENTS, CHURCH LEADERS AND SCHOOL TEACHERS AS ALLIES
Providing Mental Health Support for Young Children and Youth
6:00PM Sunday, April 17, 2011 in Fellowship Hall

The program will provide opportunities for interaction with other parents while learning ways to recognize and support children and youth as they experience the day to day challenges and stresses in their lives. Brenda Hilligoss, School Connections Director for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) of DuPage County, is the resource person providing help in recognizing needs and emotionally supporting children and youth. Her insight is enhanced by her experience in reaching approximately one-half of the high schools in DuPage County.

Brenda plans to give a packet of information to each participant, so please contact the church office (630.968.7120) to register your participation.

Location: 
Fellowship Hall
Date: 
Sunday, April 17, 2011 - 6:00pm
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