Bible Study - Via Zoom
THE BIBLE FOR CURIOUS PEOPLE
Join us Tuesday mornings at 10:30am on Zoom as
we explore the Gospel of Mark.
Reading
Assignment for Tuesday, February 9th
Chapters 8-9 of the book of Mark, plus any notes your
bible provides.
Questions
to consider:
—Why do you think Jesus uses — or needs?— a
two-step process to heal the blind man?
—What is the
importance of Caesarea Philippi, and why would Jesus go
there?
—Who do you
say that Jesus was and is?
—How do you respond to the miracles in this section?
—How does Jesus define “greatness”?
Due to the
pandemic, 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 is examining the
scriptures for the following Sunday. They will be taking
next week off. Please contact Pastor Danita if you are
interested in joining the group for the Lenten Study, Savior: What the
Bible Says about the Cross by Magrey Devega.
Employment Opportunities
Small Miracles Preschool is Looking for an
Office Assistant
We are in need of a person for 2-4 hours per
week for a temporary position with possibilities of long
term. Responsibilities are very minimal and include but
are not limited to answering/making phone calls and emails,
updating and managing website and other social media.
Must have high school education. If interested, please send
letter indicating such to PastorDanita@woodridgeumc.org. No phone calls please.
Small
Miracles Preschool Open Director Position
Woodridge
United Methodist Church's Small Miracles Preschool is seeking
a Preschool Director to start immediately in preparation for
the 2021-2022 school year. The Director is responsible for
maintaining the daily operations of Small Miracles Preschool,
a warm and friendly environment, and a quality
Christian-based, child-centered program. The Director must
meet and maintain the minimum State Licensing Requirements of
Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) for the
State of Illinois, and lead and support the staff through
teamwork and mutual respect to achieve individual and
classroom goals. The Director reports to the Small Miracles
Preschool Board of Directors with day-to-day accountability to
the Lead Pastor of Woodridge United Methodist Church. You can
find the requirements and how to apply at https://www.woodridgeumc.org/small-miracles-preschool/.
Opportunities/Events
DUPAGE COUNTY CDC COVID VACCINE REGISTRATION
DuPage County
CDC has set up a COVID Vaccine
Registration page on its website as
they transition to Phase 1b of the vaccination plan
(adults age 65+ and front line workers).
Please note:
you will not be able to schedule an appointment until the
time is right! Signing up here allows DuPage County
CDC to contact you with specific information when appointments
or clinics are available. If you want to register
please click here.
- Vaccination is by appointment
only and dependent on
vaccine supply.
- Eligible
individuals will be asked to provide verification of
their eligibility through either photo ID to confirm
age-based eligibility or employment verification
(Employee ID Badge, check stub, state licensure or
certificate) to identify occupational eligibility.
Youth Ministry Winter/Spring of 2021
Youth Group on Zoom this Sunday,
February 7th at 1:30pm. All 7th-12th grade
students are welcome. Contact Pastor Dave (pastordave@woodridgeumc.org) for the zoom link.
Youth Group on Zoom continues throughout
February. But watch for special events and opportunities for
safe in-person gatherings.
Please Note: Most years, our annual Pizza Sale
happens the first weekend of February. Due to the pandemic,
we are postponing in hopes that we will be able to hold the
sale later this year.
Youth Pizza Sale Postponed
Most years, our annual Pizza Sale happens the
first weekend of February. Due to the pandemic, we are
postponing in hopes that we will be able to hold the sale
later this year. We are so grateful for your many years of
supporting our Youth Ministries.
Puzzle
Exchange
WUMC has started a PUZZLE EXCHANGE.
Every puzzle deserves a second, third, or even
fourth shot. Let’s share the wealth!
There is a bin on the northwest side of the
building labelled "Puzzle Exchange" by the north
narthex doors for easy exchange anytime you would like.
Bring a puzzle. Take a puzzle. Please make sure
that the bin is closed properly.
Outreach Opportunities
February
Outreach Offering: Black College Fund
Between 1866 and 1882,
following the Civil War, the former Methodist Episcopal
Church organized the Freedmen’s Aid Society to help educate
black people newly freed from slavery. Between 1866 and 1882,
the society established more than 70 schools in the U.S.
South and Southwest.
In 1972, The United Methodist Church established the Black
College Fund to provide a constant reliable way to support
United Methodist-related historically Black colleges. Today
we support more historically Black colleges and universities
than any other religious denomination.
One of the 7 General Apportionment Funds that would have
previously been funded through the churches general
apportionments payments, this fund supports the programs
and ministries of 11 historically black colleges and
universities, including one medical school. These gifts
reflect the value our Church has on education, especially
those who have been historically excluded. The Black
College Fund is raising up the leaders who are impacting
lives and shaping communities.
DUPAGE PADS
Due to the
continuing pandemic, DuPage Pads will not be using Downers
Grove FUMC or any church to house Pads guests until late
2021. They will continue to hotel guests at the
guidance of the DuPage Health Department for both the Pads
guests and the volunteers’ safety.
DuPage Pads has enough funds to house 70 hotel rooms through
March 31, 2021. Their goal is 115 hotel rooms
(approximately 150 guests) per night. Each hotel room
is approximately $45 a night which requires them to raise
approximately $450,000. Additional federal government
funding is uncertain at the moment.
Cold weather has arrived, and people are still very much in
need. There are several ways you can help:
- Food
and Toiletry Donations: Please consider
donating essential items
using this link using curbside drop off boxes
located in the DuPage PADS parking lot of 703 W. Liberty
Wheaton, IL 60187. Drop off hours are Monday-Friday
8:00am-8:00pm and Saturday-Sunday 8:00am-4:00pm. Please
do not leave donations outside of the scheduled times,
especially food items overnight.
- Monetary
Donations: A special fund has been set up for
this purpose. PADS is working hard to maintain and add
additional housing in hotels for guests, as well as
provide them with food. This requires significant
financial resources to sustain this long term.
Visit the PADS website here and look at the very top for the
link to donate.
- Bring
Food or Monetary Donations to DGFUMC: First United
Methodist in Downers Grove is collecting microwave meals
to bring to PADS guests starting November 5th.
Microwave meals may be brought to the church Monday thru
Friday 10am-1pm and monetary donations can be made on
the church website dgfumc.org using the Giving tab. The
church is located at 1032 Maple Avenue in Downers Grove.
Please
call or email Larry
Cash with questions at
630-808-8713.
Northern Illinois Conference
Get to
Know Interim Bishop John Hopkins
With the new
year, we welcome retired Bishop John L. Hopkins, who is
serving as the interim bishop for the Northern Illinois
Conference through 2021.
Typically we would host a meet-and-greet event or a formal
welcome, but because COVID-19 prevents us from gathering we
are introducing him through a Zoom interview.
Did you know Bishop Hopkins served in campus ministries? NIC
Dir. of Communications Anne Marie Gerhardt "sat
down" with Bishop Hopkins to ask a few questions about
his background and ministry to help all of us get to know him
a little better.
Watch and share this video.
New District Boundaries Set
The new names
of the districts, which go into effect July 2021, are Lake North, Lake
South, Prairie Central, Prairie North, and Prairie South.
Click here to read the list of churches in each district.
2021
Aurora District Lay Academy
2021
Laity Convocation
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Ways to Connect
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