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Subject:                                     "Rules for the Road (part 3): Focus! - Weekly Newsletter from Woodridge United Methodist Church

 

Woodridge United Methodist Church

Join us on Sunday for worship services
at  9:00 am & 10:30 am.
5th Sundays have just one service at 10:00 am.

Professional nursery care available for the little ones.
All are Welcome!

 

 

 

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

 

 

"Rules for the Road (part 3): Focus!"

"Are we there yet?"  One of the most common questions heard on any road trip!!!  Sometimes it is due to boredom because one is tired of riding in the vehicle, and sometimes it's due to the excitement of the destination.  Some of you may be saying the same thing about our sermon series we are engaged in "RULES FOR THE ROAD", after all this is the third week already!!  What else could there possible be to say?

 

This week, in part 3 of "RULES FOR THE ROAD" we will take a look at the story of the visit of Jesus to Mary and Martha's home.  While one is busy trying to practice radical hospitality the other is perceived to be "sitting around and not helping".   So what does that have to say to our RULES FOR THE ROAD?  Funny you should ask that!!!

 

"FOCUS" is our theme for this week.  Think about that as you are making your way to join us this week.  What are you focused on?  What are your thoughts as you travel this faith journey?  Let's talk about it on Sunday.  Join us at 9 or 10:30 a.m.. And always remember..............ALL are welcome!

 

Join us on Sunday at 9 or 10:30 a.m. as we travel to the village where the Good Samaritan most like hails from.  ALL are welcome.

 

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

 

Sunday, July 28th

  • Worship Services at 9:00 & 10:30 am
  • Filipino Baptist at 3:30 pm
  • A.A. Meeting at 7:00 pm
  • Cub Scout Committee at 7:00 pm

Thursday, August 1st

  • Summer Interviews at 9:00 am
  • Troop 109 Meeting

Sunday, August 4th

  • Worship Services at 9:00 & 10:30 am
  • Filipino Baptist at 3:30 pm
  • A.A. Meeting at 7:00 pm 

Sunday, August 11th

  • Worship Services at 9:00 & 10:30 am
  • Filipino Baptist at 3:30 pm
  • A.A. Meeting at 7:00 pm 

 

 

Notices

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
Summer Office Hours are now in effect.  Please call the church office first if you are planning on coming in.
 


 

Prayers

Upper Room Devotionals
Do you enjoy seasonal devotionals?  Did you know that we have Upper Room Magazines (a bimonthly devotional) are always available for purchase in the narthex?  They are located next to the prayer request mailbox by the bulletin boards.  Large print booklets are $1.50 and the smaller booklets are $1.00.  Please place your donations in the labeled box next to the display.


Young Adults
Keeping n Touch with Our College Students
Keeping in Touch with Our College Students
Are you going to college this fall?  Is your young adult off to college?  We here at Woodridge UMC would like to be in touch with our college students throughout the school year and not just to see you/them on breaks and holidays.  Please provide Jane Borgehammar (mborgehammar@yahoo.com) or the church office (office@woodridgeumc.org) with the following information. There is an online form
here.
 
--name
--address (at school)
--email
--favorite snacks
--allergies
--any fast food places nearby (Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, Chipotle, etc.)
--favorite colors
-- school name and colors
-- school mascot



Events

Dining Out in July with Pastor Danita
A few weeks ago in response to the preaching of our pastors, some of us gathered for a meal in places that were "different" for us (pushing us beyond our comfort zones). 

On Wednesday, July 31st from 5 pm to 7 pm  we will gather at VIP Thai, 3520 Seven Bridges Drive, Woodridge, IL 60517 for Thai food.  VIP Thai is located next to Coldstone Creamery off of Route 53.  It would be helpful to let Pastor Danita know if you will be joining us but it is not mandatory.   Let's have a good time and try something new!!



Friendship UMC Movie Nights
In order to foster conversation & education, Friendship UMC invites you to watch 2 movies that highlight some of the social issues facing churches today.  Stay for a short discussion following the feature.  Older youth are also welcome. Safe space guaranteed!  Let’s talk!

“An Act of Love” - July 31st & August 2nd at 7pm 
In 2013, a pastor of the UMC was put on trial for officiating his son’s same sex wedding.  This documentary chronicles the family’s struggle & the movement for LGBTQ equality in the Methodist church.
For more information go to
www.friendshipchurchumc.org


Police Department Open House and National Night Out
The Woodridge Police Department is hosting the annual Open House on Tuesday, August 6 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at 1 Plaza Drive. The Open House is an opportunity for the Woodridge Police Department to say thank you to residents for having an active partnership to maintain a safe community. The Open House will feature a tour of the station, squad car demonstrations and photos, CSI-style fingerprinting simulations, and more!
 
The Open House coincides with National Night Out - a national campaign that promotes community partnerships. The National Night Out event encourages residents to plan block-party events in their neighborhood to enhance the relationship between neighbors. If you're having a block party, please fill out an application to let the Woodridge Police Department know and an officer will try to stop by for a squad car demonstration for the kids. 

This Open House is a nice, family-friendly activity that provides more insight into the public safety operations of our community.


Seven Bridges Restaurant Week Coming!  
August 8-16 will see the first ever Seven Bridges Restaurant Week. The Village is excited to launch www.dinewoodridge.com - the home to all the information you need about Seven Bridges Restaurant Week. See all the participating restaurants, find out what specials they are running, and most importantly get your tickets to Sample Seven Bridges, our kickoff event on August 8th with all of our participants gathering in Seven Bridges Golf Club to feed you samples and give you prizes.


You're Invited to the 21st Annual Hunger Scramble Golf Outing presented by West Suburban Bank!
Join us at Cantigny Golf Club on August 27 for a full day of golf, food and drinks and networking! This fun, scramble-style outing features on-course tastings, giveaways and scenic views. Stay for the 19th Hole Reception at the Clubhouse, where you'll enjoy food, an open bar, a silent auction and raffle prizes. Your support will help provide groceries for our hungry neighbors in Northern Illinois. This event will sell out quickly - register now to save your spot!



Discipleship Systems Training
Making and growing disciples is one of the highest priorities of the Northern Illinois Conference and a pillar of our strategic goals.  Don’t miss this session of the conferencewide training to help leaders become more intentional about making disciples in their ministry setting. The Aurora District’s session is on Thursday, September 12th at 2:00 – 5:00 pm at Grace UMC in Naperville.

Our speaker is Jeff Campbell. Rev. Campbell serves as the Associate General Secretary for Strategic Programming. Jeff is an ordained elder of the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference. He will be covering:
ï‚·    Clarifying the what, how & why of making disciples
ï‚·    Creating an intentional discipleship system that works for your church
ï‚·    Equipping your disciples wit the right heart and motivation
Register at
www.umcnic.org/news-being-intentional-about-making-disciples. Questions ? Please contact Laura Lopez at llopez@imcnic.org or 312.346.9766 ext.724 with registration questions. Training questions can be directed to Rev. J. Martin Lee at mlee@umcnic.org or 312.334.0708


Run 4 Home: 10K & 5K Run, 5K & 1K Walk
Saturday, September 21st - 8:00am 703 W Liberty, Wheaton
Bring your family, friends, congregations and co-workers to DuPagePads 15th Annual Run 4 Home. Organize your group and take a step to end homelessness today! After enjoying a scenic run/walk through downtown Wheaton, join us for a festive celebration! The largest participating congregation and organization will receive awards during the ceremony! Register today!


All Church Work Day
There will be an all church work day on Saturday, September 14th at 8:00 am.  We will be trimming hedges and bagging the trimmings.  Bring work glove, trimmers and any other equipment you would like to help with these jobs.

Swing for Housing Gold Invitational
DuPage Habitat for Humanity announces its Annual Swing fore Housing Golf Invitational at Seven Bridges Golf Club in Woodridge, Illinois on Thursday, September 19th. This golf outing is a Liberty Mutual Invitational, one of sixty-six events played across the country. We offer our golfers a superior playing environment, excellent prizes, upgraded giveaways and an invitation for the winning foursome to play in the National Finals at the Kiawah Island Golf Resort in South Carolina, home of The Ocean Course.  A challenging day of golf will be capped off with a reception, an awards luncheon, and silent auction. You won't want to miss the opportunity to bid on our unparalleled auction items.  

100% of the proceeds raised by the Annual Swing fore Housing Invitational will continue to go directly to helping families build strength, stability and self-reliance through safe and affordable housing. Please contact
Nina Fuentes or  call 630-510-3737 ext. 310 for additional information.

Donate

Back To School Supply Drive
People's Resource Center is holding its annual Back to School Supply Drive and they need your help! People's Resource Center will be handing out backpacks stuffed with school supplies to DuPage children who would otherwise go without. r information on requested supplies and drop off locations (201 S. Naperville Road, Wheaton & 104 Chestnut Avenue, Westmont) by July 31st.


60th/50th ANNIVERSARY PARADE AND CALL FOR PHOTOS
Did you know? The Village of Woodridge and Woodridge Park District are celebrating their 60th and 50th Anniversaries in 2019. An Anniversary Parade is planned for Saturday, September 28. Local businesses or residents can participate, please fill out the application. In addition, we're looking for historic photos. If you have any you'd like to share, please submit them online.


AMAZON SMILE 
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AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service.  Support WUMC by starting your shopping
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Volunteer

DuPage County Seeking Election Judges for 2020 Election 
The DuPage County Clerk's Election Division is actively looking for Election Judges for the upcoming March 17, 2020 election. Judges of election are responsible for the administration of election procedures in the polling place on Election Day and are in the position of ensuring that the election process is administered fairly and in accordance with the law. This is your opportunity to be a part of the process! Election Judges are paid for the day and additional payment is available for attending training class(es) as long the Judge serves on Election Day. Necessary qualification and applications can be found online. Questions can be directed to Valerie Prohammer at (630) 407-5615.


Looking Ahead        

September 29th - ONE Worship Service at 10 am 

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July 26th, 2019, Volume 10, Edition 30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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