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Our Ministry in Action
Educational Opportunities
VBS Registration is FULL
The 2013 VBS program "Everywhere Fun Fair: Where God's World Comes Together" will be held June 10-13 from 9:00 a.m.-noon at St. Peter's UCC. Registration for the VBS (entering K-5th grade) and Service Squad (entering grades 6-8) is now FULL. For questions, contact Ruth Zervas at ruth.zervas@umcelmhurst.org.
"Pioneers of the Spirit" Study
Please join us on Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m. in the Aldersgate Room (main level) for this video/discussion series. Each biographical profile weaves together excerpts from the personal writings of a spiritual pioneer, dramatic artwork, expert commentary, and compelling narration that detail their search for intimacy with God. These spiritual pioneers have much to teach us as we explore one of First Church's Strategic Initiatives - Deepened Spirituality. Concludes May 19.
Tuesday Study on The Great Divorce Begins May 7
A four-week study on The Great Divorce, C.S. Lewis' intriguing treatment of heaven and hell, will be held Tuesday mornings from 9-10:30 a.m. beginning on May 7. Participants are asked to read the first four chapters of the book to prepare for the first session. Sign up at the Education table in Wesley Hall and reserve limited copies of the book for $10.
Ministry News
Electronic giving is here!
It is safe, convenient, and easy to get started with our new automatic withdrawal option. Sign-up forms have been e-mailed. For questions contact financial secretary Adriana Potter (adrianapotter@earthlink.net) or bookkeeper Jennifer Jordan (Jordan-jennifer@att.net).
Confirmation Sunday was May 5
Congratulations to our confirmands, who were confirmed in Christ on Sunday, May 5. May God bless each of you.
Second Sunday Donations
On the second Sunday of each month, we collect donations for the Emergency Pantry located at IC Parish. NEEDED: toilet paper, paper towels, facial tissues, laundry detergent, dish soap, travel toiletries. Upcoming: June 9.
Manna dates for May ~ Graduate gifts, wedding, teacher gifts, caregivers
Forms available Sunday, May 5; forms due back Sunday, May 12; gift cards returned Sunday, May 19. Place your order this month for teacher gifts, Confirmands, graduates, weddings ... our church earns a percentage of each gift card. Thank you for your support.
Harvest 2020 Offering in May
On Pentecost Sunday, May 19, we will be taking a special offering to support Harvest 2020, which helps plant new churches, and revitalize existing churches and church clusters. Our pastor will bring our offering to the Northern Illinois Annual Conference meeting June 5-8.
Hygiene Kit Collection
Churches of our Elgin District are collecting Band-Aids and 1-gallon Ziploc bags to donate to Annual Conference. These items will be combined with other districts into 1,000 hygiene kits for UMCOR disaster relief. Look for a collection box on the Missions table in Wesley Hall. Please provide items by June 1.
9:25 a.m. Summer Worship Begins May 26
Summer Worship begins May 26 (Memorial Day weekend) and will be one combined worship service at 9:25 a.m. There is no church school in the summer. Summer worship runs through Labor Day weekend September 1.
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