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Woodridge United Methodist
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Join
us on Sunday for worship services
at
10:00 am.
Instructions
can be found below.
All are
Welcome!
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"The
Jesus Wars"
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“Who do you say that
I am?”
Jesus asks that of
his disciples. As we might expect, Peter gives an answer
which elicits Jesus’ praise. But Peter’s wasn’t the only
response offered that day. Nor would it be today.
If Jesus were to ask
our congregation, “Who do you say that I am”, we would be
shocked if there weren’t
dozens of different answer. Perhaps even as many answers
as people present for the question.
Now imagine expanding
the audience to include all U.S. American Christians. How
many different responses would we get? Some would be
simple and direct. Some superfluous and verbose. Some
beautiful, inspiring, and faithful. And, as much as it
pains us to admit this, some responses would be
exclusive, ugly, even hateful.
“Who do you say that
I am?”
With so many ideas
and images of Jesus available to us, what are we to do?
How do we guard our
own hearts from harmful visions of Jesus?
How do react when
those harmful images hold sway over people we know and
love?
What nonviolent
responses to violent ideas and actions are even possible
for us?
Pastor Dave will
wrestle with these questions and more this Sunday, August
14th, in his sermon, “The Jesus Wars.”
Worship with us Sunday at
10:00 a.m. in person or online via our Woodridge UMC YouTube Channel. All are welcome!
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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.
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Sunday, August 14th
- 10:00 am Worship Service
- 11:00 am Communion
(in person)
- 4:00
pm Filipino Baptist
Tuesday, August 16th
- 7:30
pm Health Team (online)
Wednesday, August 17th
Thursday, August 18th
- Church
Office CLOSED
- 7:00
pm BSA
Friday, August 19th
- Church
Office CLOSED
- 6:30
pm Pack Meeting (Outdoor)
Saturday, August 20th
- 1:00
pm Read Visitation
- 2:00
pm Read Memorial
Sunday, August 21st
- 10:00 am Worship Service
- 11:00 am Communion
(in person)
- 4:00
pm Filipino Baptist
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In Person
WUMC considers the good health and well-being of not
only our members, but also our community, an act of Christian
stewardship. We continue to seek to avoid harm and do good as we
attend to the practices that help us grow in the love of God as
the COVID-19 Pandemic continues toward an endemic status. As a
result of guideline changes from the Illinois Department of
Public Health and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention,
we have updated our COVID Safety Guidelines:
- For worship services and Sunday School, masks
are optional but strongly encouraged.
- Nursery attendants and Sunday School teachers
are required to wear masks.
- Masks are encouraged, but not required for all
other meetings, gatherings, or groups. We recommend each
group consult with each other on how to do good and avoid
harm as a group in consideration of each other's needs and
desires.
- We will continue to practice COVID-19 safety
best practices throughout our building including cleaning
protocols and air circulation.
If you are feeling sick, please stay home and join
us via livestream on YouTube. If community transmission spikes in
our area, we may return to mask requirements for all
activities. We follow the CDC guidelines.
Online
Where to find the YouTube Live Stream
The worship service is live-streamed every Sunday at
10:00 a.m. on our Woodridge UMC YouTube Channel. All available worship service recordings are on
our channel too.
The weekly worship guide is attached to this email
for ease of access.
OFFERING OPTIONS
There are different options for getting your
offering to the church.
- 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 online service, 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.
NEW LECTIONARY BEING USED
Since Advent, Pastor Dave and
I have utilized a new "arrangement" of scripture
lessons. We have been using "A Women's
Lectionary for the Whole Church, Year W" by
Dr. Wil Gafney. While there are some texts that have been
challenging, the majority of it has been refreshing. We are
not "abandoning" this lectionary, but are planning to
be a bit more flexible in our choices from week to week,
especially with summer approaching and our inclination to be more
thematic (following a particular theme). We will share
those details each week in the "sermon blurb" portion
of the e-news.
SACRAMENT OF
COMMUNION 1ST SUNDAYS
We will be celebrating the
Sacrament of Communion in person on the first Sunday of each
month immediately following the livestream of our worship service.
We will need a few moments to set up our ZOOM link for those who
are not able to be with us in person. Please remain seated
following the postlude on the Sundays that we are serving
communion. Please remember that communion is available
every Sunday via ZOOM. Please contact the church office or
Pastor Danita for the ZOOM link.
PRAYER REQUESTS FOR WORSHIP
Our joys and concerns are announced during worship
service and printed and placed on the table in the narthex as you
come into the sanctuary. We will continue to do this going
forward. Therefore, all joys and concerns must be emailed
to Pastor Danita (PastorDanita@woodridgeumc.org) no
later than 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. If joys
and concerns are received after that, they will be sent on Monday
to the Prayer Ministry Team. Thank you for your flexibility
as we make updates to our worship services.
(There have been
requests that we include full names and/or more detailed
information for people on our list of Joys & Concerns.
Please remember our services are broadcast on YouTube and are
available to anyone who has internet access. Details are shared
with our Prayer Ministry Team on Monday mornings. You are
invited to join them in prayer and share in this information by
contacting the church office).
CHURCH OFFICE
HOURS
Church Office is CLOSED THIS WEEK.
Church
Summer Office Hours:
Wednesday - Friday: 9:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Summer
Hours run through Labor Day
We ask that you call before visiting.
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Opportunities/Events
Walt Read Memorial
Our Memorial
Service for Walt Read will be on NEXT Saturday,
August 20th with
Visitation
at 1:00 pm
Service
at 2:00 pm
A reception will be held at 3:30 pm at Wheatstack with all
attendees invited to join the family. Information about
this and Walt can be found here in
the updated obituary.
Radical
Hospitality Volunteers Needed
Volunteers
with radical hospitality in their hearts are needed starting
at noon for the memorial service of our own Walt Read Saturday, August
20th. Please contact the Pastor Danita
or the church office if you are available.
Youth
Ministry 2022-2023
Enjoy the beginning of the school year and we’ll
see you in September when weekly Youth Group resumes!
The
Bible for Curious People
This Tuesday
morning bible study that meets at 10:30am will return Tuesday, September
13th with a look at the epistle 1 Peter.
Contact Pastor Dave (pastordave@woodridgeumc.org) to learn more or to join in the adventure.
Wednesday
Bible Study
The Wednesday
Bible study class meets at 6:00 pm in person and online
returns Wednesday,
September 7th. Email Pastor Danita (pastordanita@woodridgeumc.org) if you are interested.
Crop
Walk
Are you
looking for a concrete way to help people locally and
globally? Are you awaiting a new challenge? Then we have an
opportunity for you!
It is CROP WALK time! Well, ok, more accurately it is CROP
WALK planning
time. While the CROP WALK itself isn’t until Sunday, October
16th at 2:00pm, planning is under way and we could use some
help. After many many years of faithful
service as our CROP WALK Team Captain, Monica is not able to
do so this year. Thank
you, Monica for all your time and energy
organizing and promoting all these years!
Now, who
is ready to be like Jesus and care for neighbors near and far
that are experiencing hunger and poverty?
Contact Pastor Dave (pastordave@woodridgeumc.org) or the church office (office@woodridgeumc.org) to be the CROP WALK hero we need.
Upper
Rooms
Upper Rooms
for September-October are now available in the narthex with a
limited number in the mailbox.
Love
to Sing? Want to Sing Beethoven's 9th Symphony?
Experience
the thrill of singing with a live orchestra.
Challenge your vocal & musical skills in timeless
repertoire.
Open to singers with previous choral experience and/or the
ability to read music.
Join
us for our 2022-2023 Season!
November
6, 2022 – Beethoven’s 9th with the Salt Creek
Chamber Orchestra
December
18, 2022 – “Spirit of Christmas” Concert
February
2023 – Medley of Melodies, our annual caberet
April
23, 2023 – 70th Jubilee Concert and Campaign
Kickoff (stay tuned for more information!)
May
6, 2023 – Beethoven’s 9th with Elmhurst
Symphony Orchestra
Sing for our director (Scott Uddenberg) on Tuesday,
August 23rd. Reserve your vocal assessment
appointment wit our director at elmhurstchoralunion.org or 630.758.1100
Life
Line Screening
There is a
simple, convenient way for you to get preventive health
screenings and learn your risk for stroke, heart disease and
other chronic conditions. These painless screenings go
beyond your regular checkup to identify dangerous plaque
buildup or blockage, a major risk factor for stroke and heart
disease. The screenings are accurate, affordable and will
give you valuable information about your health that you can
share with your doctor.
We are pleased to host Life Line Screening, who will be on
site on Wednesday,
September 28 at Woodridge United
Methodist Church to conduct these valuable
screenings. These 5 vital screenings take 60-90 minutes
to complete. Register by calling toll free
1-888-653-6441, text the word "circle" to
797979 or online at https://llsa.social/HS.
Race,
America, and the Church
A Speaker
Series from the Northern Illinois Conference on the History,
Causes and Effects of Racism and the Role of the Church in
America
This 4-part series that extends into December and includes a
6-week book study in the fall, we will journey together to
prayerfully learn, engage, and tackle our personal and
corporate role in addressing racism.
The journey continues with:
UNDENIED:
NO LONGER WILLING TO BE UNHEARD
THURSDAY,
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022, 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Rev. Chebon Kernell shares insights and learning related to
indigenous communities’ history, present work being done, and
how we can be in solidarity as we prepare for the future.
In-person and via Zoom
Speaker: Rev. Chebon Kernell, UMC Native American
Comprehensive
Moderator: Rev. Pamela Pirtle
CALLED:
DOING GOD'S WORK FOR THE BELOVED COMMUNITY
THURSDAY,
DECEMBER 1, 2022, 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Dr. Hart addresses what the local church can do to combat the
continuation of racism in the church and in society.
In-person and via Zoom
Speaker: Dr. Drew G.I. Hart
Go here for more information
Northern Illinois Conference
Mission U Summer 2022 August 19 & 20
United
Women in Faith Northern Illinois Conference (formerly
UMW) is offering classes for all ages. There are 4 locations
for in person and will also offer a virtual option.
- The
adult curriculum, Who
Can We Be Together, brings participants
deeper into Jesus’ teachings to explore what it means to
be in community.
- The
youth curriculum, Community
in the Midst of Challenging Times, will help
young people interpret scripture for today’s world, and
deepen community connections through intergenerational
dialogue.
- Through transformative activities and
spiritual practices, participants in the children’s
curriculum, Our Growing Tree, will
discover joy and empowerment in the scriptures and find
support in their journeys of self-love and community
building.
Find out more information here.
Online Via
Zoom & In Person - Euclid Avenue UMC, 405 S Euclid Ave,
Oak Park, IL. Free event with lunch included. More
information here.
Outreach
Opportunities
Ongoing Opportunities
Suits for Success
There are donation boxes in the hallway by the
coat rack just outside the narthex for both men and women's
clothing. The clothes are picked up, dry cleaned and
then taken to area men and women's prisons for people being
released. NO belts, shoes or underwear.
"Goin'
Green" Shoes & Clothes Recycling Box
Located in the northeast corner of our parking lot,
this receptacle is a convenient place to recycle any shoes
and your clothes that are at or near the end of their
usefulness.
Did you know discarded clothes account for more
total landfill space than any other waste item? The “Goin’
Green” Box helps us reduce our waste.
How is this different from our “Suits for
Success” ministry?
The big difference is that “Suits for Success” cannot
accept shoes of any kind, nor can they accept belts, ties, or
underwear. “Goin’ Green” accepts all shoes and clothes.
In summary: Keep bringing your gently used clothing
donations to the “Suits for Success” collection boxes in the
hallway.
For all shoes and any other clothes, instead of
throwing them in the trash, put them in the “Goin’ Green”
receptacle in the northeast corner of the parking lot.
West Suburban Food Pantry
We have a basket that we "inherited"
from the Faith, Lisle church that is waiting for
donations. It sits in the narthex, usually near the
sanctuary doors. They did not stop operating during the
pandemic and there is pending legislation in our state and
nation that might cut their corporate donations in large
amounts. Let's replenish our basket!!!
Used Eyeglasses
There is a
basket also in the narthex for collecting
used eyeglasses. Kendra Manderfield Moore makes
sure that they are recycled to the Lions Club and Gift
of Sight groups. (Prescription eyeglasses only).
August Outreach Offering
Nkemba and Mbwizu Ndjungu
The Rev. Nkemba Ndjungu and his wife Mbwizu
Ndjungu are missionaries with the Board of Global Ministries
of the United Methodist Church serving with The United
Methodist Church of Cameroon.
They oversee church development and construction, Christian
education, health, youth and prison ministries and VIM teams.
They also facilitate an intensive pastor’s training program
as part of the ordination process.
Born in Malonga, Democratic Republic of Congo (D.R.C), Rev.
Nkemba’s previous appointments have been as a pastor in
Kazembe and Lubumbashi and as a District Superintendent in
Sandoa, all in the D.R.C. From 1998-2007 he served in Dakar,
Senegal, where he was involved in evangelism, church-planting
and theological education.
Born in Kasaji, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (D.R.C.),
Mbwizu previously served as a midwife in Kazembe and Sandoa,
D.R.C., and as coordinator of an "Alphabet Center for
Women" in Lubumbashi, D.R.C. Mbwizu and her husband
served in Dakar, Senegal, from 1998-2007.
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Ways to
Connect
August
12th, 2022, Volume 12, Edition 32
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