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Subject:                                     "The Power and Promise of Pentecost" - Woodridge United Methodist Church Newsletter

 

            Woodridge United Methodist Church

Join us on ONLINE Sunday for worship services
at  10:00 am.

Instructions can be found below.
All are Welcome!

 

 

 

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

 

 

"The Power and Promise of Pentecost"

It's the 5th Sunday!!!  While some of our Fun on the Fifth will not take place, we will sing together!  So don't miss out!

 

More than that even, it is the Sunday that most liturgists dread.....all those names of those who gathered on Pentecost!  But not to worry....it's handled. Yes, it's that passage where all kinds of people are gathered in one place hearing the message of God in their own language.  Imagine that!  Hearing the message of God in a way that is most familiar.  Words that they understand....not any less challenging or any more comforting, but words they knew and had heard before.  How comforting that must have felt.  And what a challenge to be among persons who are different, whether in small ways or radically different ways.  Yet all hearing the same message of God's love for humanity.  All of the people present on that day were important to the task of spreading God's message.  ALL LIVES MATTERED!!!

 

Yet today in many gatherings distinctions are made regarding who is "in" and who should be "out".  And yes, even in church gatherings.  But Paul's message remind us that God's message of love and hope is for ALL people.  All peoples are needed with all kinds of gifts to carry out God's work!

 

How about joining us on our Woodridge UMC YouTube channel at 10:00 AM on Sunday.  We just may have something to say about that!! 

 

Woodridge UMC is an open and loving United Methodist community striving to:       

Welcoming to all;
Uniting in service toward greater social justice for all;
Moving forward with understanding and acceptance of all peoples;
Creating disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.       

Our purpose is to offer a safe place and community to all races, cultures, religions, genders, sexual identities, ethnicities, age groups and other beliefs.      

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

Saturday, May 30th

  • Zoom Ad Council Meeting at 9:00 am

Sunday, May 31st

  • ONLINE  Worship Service at 10:00 am
  • Youth Group Zoom at 5:00 pm

Tuesday, June 2nd

  • Remote Bible Study at 10:30 am

Wednesday, June 3rd

  • Remote Bible Study at 6:00 pm

Thursday, June 4th

  • Open Conference Call at 1:00 pm

Sunday, June 7th

  • ONLINE Worship Service at 10:00 am
  • Youth Group Zoom at 5:00 pm

The spread of the COVID-19 virus requires our attention and immediate response to how we gather as a community of faith.  While serious, please know that we must refrain from becoming panicked.  Please be cautious and mindful of your own health and the safety of others.  Our Bishop and Annual Conference are regularly updating their website with information and resources for our church.  Please take a look at it for details:  www.umcnic.org.

 

 

 

Worship

LIVE STREAMING WORSHIP SERVICES

Where to find the YouTube Live Stream
From the YouTube app or on the YouTube web page, search for: Woodridge UMC or follow this
link.  Join us early (starting at 9:30 am) for services at 10:00 am.  If you have questions or problems, please contact media@woodridgeumc.onmicrosoft.com.  Full assistance will be available prior to 10:00 am on Sunday morning.  After 10:00 am, assistance becomes more limited. If you are not available at 10:00 am or cannot get the live streaming to work, a recording of the video will be posted to the Woodridge UMC YouTube page.
 

OFFERING OPTIONS

There are different options for getting your offering to the church while worship services are online.

  • Go to the website & click on the Giving tab at the top of the page or go straight there with this link.
  • Text 630.449.7121 with the amount
  • Drop off in the gold mail slot next to the east door of the church.
  • Mail your offering to the church.


WORSHIP ATTENDANCE

If you watch the Live Stream, please email the church office at office@woodridgeumc.org and let us know that you joined us for worship, so that we might record your attendance.
 

PRAYER REQUESTS FOR ONLINE WORSHIP

If you want a prayer request shared during online worship, please email the Pastor Danita at pastordanita@woodridgeumc.org by 9:00 am Sunday, May 31st.
 

 

 

 

Bible Study - Via Zoom

THE BIBLE FOR CURIOUS PEOPLE  -  ON ZOOM

Join us Tuesday mornings in June at 10:30am on Zoom as we explore the book of Exodus.

Reading Assignment for Tuesday, June 2nd:

Hosea, Chapters 1-3, plus any introduction and notes your bible provides. 

Questions to consider:

-What do we know about the who, when, and why for the book of Exodus? How much does that matter to us?

-In Chapter 1, what motivates the new Egyptian king to enslave the Hebrews? Do you see any parallels with motivation to enslave Africans in the Americas?

-According to Chapter 2, what is the state of the covenant between God and the Hebrews?

-What grabs your attention in Moses’ “origin story”?

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak this class is meeting online through Zoom on Tuesday mornings at 10:30AM. Please contact Pastor Dave (pastordave@woodridgeumc.org) to join the conversation. It is a great way to stay connected and all are welcome.

 

No prior bible reading or knowledge or expertise needed. No question is dumb and no one is forced to read the bible in one particular way. We will all learn as we go along exploring what the text says, what it leaves unsaid, what history and tradition tell us about the text, and how our own experience influences our reading.


Wednesday Bible Study On ZOOM
The Wednesday Bible study class on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. on ZOOM. We will be studying the book HOPE FOR HARD TIMES by Magrey deVega.   Each person should order the book on your own.  If you are having trouble ordering and/or want to be a part of the Wednesday class, please contact Pastor Danita.


Connection Opportunity 
Open Conference Call
Pastor Danita hosts an open conference call Thursday afternoons at 1:00 p.m..  This conference call will be held each week at the same time using the same number.  This will be an opportunity for ALL PERSONS to call in to chat, check in, share prayer concerns, etc..  Please call (515) 604-9099 and follow the prompts. You will be asked to enter a PIN followed by the “#” symbol.  The PIN is 387147144#.


Office Hours 
The church office is ONLY OPEN on Wednesdays.  Please contact the pastors directly in case of an emergency.

We will be adjusting office hours from week to week for the time being.  For the next 7 days, the office hours are:
Friday, May 29th- Office CLOSED
Monday, June 1st - Office CLOSED
Tuesday, June 2nd - Office CLOSED
Wednesday, June 3rd - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Thursday, June 4th - Office CLOSED

Friday, June 5th - Office CLOSED


Don't Miss Our Next Call

In our ever changing situation, reminders and changes will also come to you as recorded phone messages from Pastor Dave.  Calling Post is one of the tools we use to keep you informed about, and connected to, Woodridge UMC. Please take a moment to add the Calling Post phone number to your Contacts, so you recognize it the next time one of the pastors calls to update you about events in the life of our congregation: 405-308-4474.


Other Opportunities/Events 
TGGLITPL
 
Bet you don’t know what that stands for!  First Friday Lunch In The Parking Lot.  During this time of social distancing and our need to be with our church family, let’s have lunch on Friday, June 5, at noon in the northwest corner of the church parking lot.  Bring your sack lunch, beverage and a lawn chair.  Yes, we’ll be social distancing.  Let’s get back to a new normal.  Any questions, call Gwenn Edman at 630-624-3227.


Youth Group Zoom
The Youth Group is meeting on Sundays at 5:00 pm via Zoom.  Join other youth and youth leaders in this fun way to connect.  Contact Pastor Dave for an invitation.

Job Opportunity 
Villa St. Benedict
Do you enjoy working with the senior population?  Do you want a job that’s meaningful and rewarding? Do you want to end your workday feeling like you’ve truly made a difference in the lives of others? If so, then we want YOU to join our team of healthcare heroes at Villa St. Benedict!!! We are now hiring dedicated and caring individuals to join our team in Lisle, IL!  See the flyer here.
Check out our latest openings and how to apply at:
https://www.villastben.org/contact/join-our-team.php 


Online Learning Opportunities 
Learning with the Northern Illinois Conference 

The Northern Illinois Conference (NIC) staff, with the assistance of the NIC Communications team and the NIC Office of Congregational Development and Redevelopment, are producing online learning sessions via Zoom on Thursdays at either 10 am or 1 pm with practical information on how to do a variety of ministries during the COVID-19 outbreak. There are also archived training sessions available for viewing such as Intentional Discipleship, How is Your Soul and financial helps.  All of this can be found here: https://www.umcnic.org/online-learning



Outreach Opportunities

May Outreach Offering:
Methodist Border Mission Network

The goal of MBMN is to manifest our Wesleyan heritage in cross-border ministries through mutually empowering collaboration between the Methodist Church of Mexico and the United Methodist Church.

There is a huge need for supplies for the refugees traveling to and through our borders. They travel long distances, sometimes days and weeks, to get to the border. Education along with the issues of refugees and immigrants is very important and lacking. Advocacy on behalf of our immigrant/refugee brothers and sisters along with a coordination of available resources and humanitarian efforts on both sides of the border are needed to help this population.

The MBMN hopes to see leadership development in our churches through bilateral sharing of pastors and promoting ministry with immigrants and refugees. Developing, supporting and/or encouraging "help centers" or shelters for immigrants and refugees and the provision of other humanitarian needs, assisting in repatriation if we are able. We also hope that we, as United Methodists and the Methodists in Mexico can help to supply health and spiritual needs to those immigrants and refugees coming to/through our areas.


West Suburban Community Pantry Donation Promotions
The West Suburban Community Pantry offers food for the hungry and resources to empower persons to improve their quality of life.  Our vision is a community without hunger. The Pantry operates year-round with a goal that each eligible family in DuPage County as well as Bolingbrook & Romeoville receive nutritionally balanced food, including meats, dairy, and fresh produce monthly. We are also registered as an emergency food pantry for Illinois. With the help of volunteers and sponsors, our vision is to eradicate hunger within the families and individuals in the DuPage County area. We are dedicated to providing food for the hungry, educating the donor community about existing needs, and supporting advocacy efforts for the hungry. We also work hard to encourage volunteerism and the sharing of resources.


Looking Ahead

2020 Meeting Dates

Ad Council (9:00 am)               Finance (7:00 pm)         Trustees (7:00 pm)
May 30th                                    ------------                         June 23rd
August 8th                                 July 21st                          August 25th 
October 10th (depending on      September 15th              October 27th
church conference date)            November 17th               November 24th
December 12th                          December 15th


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Ways to Connect

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Northern Illinois Conference
Find out about upcoming events in the Northern Illinois Conference of the United Methodist Church by clicking this link  

      
May 29th, 2020, Volume 11, Edition 22

 

 

 

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