The Widow's Might
This is the second-to-last Sunday we will be in the Gospel of Luke. We've been on this journey for almost a full year now, reading through the Gospel of Luke and picking up on its themes of repentance and inclusion. Luke, for instance, is adamant that those called "enemy" can actually join God's movement (called the Kingdom of God). It's a Kingdom that cares for the most vulnerable, especially the hungry, widows, orphans, and immigrants.
This week, as we finish up our reading, we hear about a certain widow who gave a gift of what she had. And we'll read through how Jesus really feels about the focal point of the people's worship life, the Temple. What would Jesus think of our own buildings and gathering places? Where would we find God today?
Come this Sunday as we explore one widow's gift (two mites) and the strength she offers for all who feel like the world is tumbling down.
Undies Sunday – This Sunday
Join us this Sunday and help us care for our guests at The Outreach House. You may know The Outreach House as our food pantry, but they also allow our guests to choose clothing, too. Help us show our guests dignity and support by donating NEW underwear for our guests.
Advent Giving Tree for PADS
The Advent Giving Tree will be up in the Narthex by Sunday, November 30th. Take an “ornament” with a gift listed on it for one of our families facing housing struggles. Return the gifts (wrapped) by Sunday, December 14 in time for Santa's Visit at the Christmas Party that will be held at the Interim Housing Center on Friday, December 19.
Global Sewing Ministry Collecting Plastic Bags
The global sewing ministry is now making sleep mats for the homeless. We will be recycling used plastic bags from Jewel, Target, Walmart, etc and weaving them into mats. We purchased a basic loom from the Midwest Mission that will yield a 6’ x 3’ mat. We will be keeping the plastic bags out of a land fill and producing something necessary to keep people off the damp ground! So how can you help? Just bring your plastic bags to church where we will have a collection container.
Want to know how the loom works? Watch a video by clicking here.
Anyone who would like to volunteer a little time to weave, please let Sandy Adamec know!
Save the Date
Church Conference
December 1st at 7pm
Advent Study Begins Wed, Dec. 3rd, 7pm
Enter the season of Advent as we read parts of the Christmas story together. Classes will be 3 weeks, with the third week held in conjunction with our longest night service. Study held at First UMC.
All Church Potluck Sunday,
Dec. 7th after church
United Women in Faith will host an all church Advent Pot Luck on Sunday, December 7th immediately after church. We hope you and your family will join us in welcoming the coming of Christmas!
Prairie Central District Advent Concert-Sat., Dec. 7th
Join us for an Advent/Christmas concert at the First United Methodist Church of Glen Ellyn (424 Forest Ave., Glen Ellyn) at 3pm.
Our bell choir will be ringing and there will be lots of singing! Join us!
Join us for Prayer Group Thursdays at 9am
All are welcome to attend our prayer group dedicated to praying for our congregation, community and world needs will meet every Thursday morning at 9am in the church chapel at FUMC.
Women's Bible Study Thursdays 1pm by Zoom
Join the Women's Bible Study as they meet via zoom at 1pm every Thursday. Please email the office for zoom link at office@firstumclombard.org.
Volunteers Needed!
Sign Up to be a Liturgist
A liturgist stands up front and leads us all as we say our call to worship, opening prayer, and sometimes reads the scripture. They help us all do "the work of the people" on Sunday.
Sign up form is located at the back of the sanctuary or you can sign up by clicking on the button below.
Coffee & Sign Up
Coffee& is a special time after worship. Help us by preparing coffee and bringing a tasty treat to share. Our Men's Fellowship handles the Second Sunday of each month, and our United Women in Faith take care of the third Sunday. Could you help us by volunteering to bring something the other Sundays of the month? Sign up form is located at the back of the sanctuary or you can sign up by clicking on the button below.
Week at a Glance
Sunday, November 16th Undies Sunday
8:30am Adult Sunday School
10:00am Worship/children’s church
11:00am Coffee &
Acolytes: Amelia & Ruthie
Liturgist: Veronica R.
Slides: Martha B.
Sound: Tom
Coffee&: UWIF
Ushers: Carol F./Phyllis C.
Monday, November 17th
9:00am Global Sewing Ministry (FUMC)
Tuesday, November 18th
6:30pm Trustees
Thursday, November 20th
9:00am Prayer Group
1:00pm Women’s Bible Study (Via Zoom)
6:15pm Adult Choir
7:15pm Fusion
Saturday, November 22nd
9:00am Northern Illinois Conference Shepherding Team Meeting
Sunday, November 23rd
No Sunday School
10:00am Worship/children’s church
11:00am Coffee &
Acolytes: Ella & Evie
Liturgist:
Slides: Martha B.
Sound: Tom
Coffee&: Sandy W.
Ushers: Steve & Tom
Online Suggestion Box for Trustees
Is something broken? Can we fix clean an area? Send us a suggestion!
email: Trustees@firstumclombard.org
Become an Acolyte
Acolytes bring in the light of Christ each Sunday morning, reminding us that Christ's light is always with us. Children are accompanied by an adult to help them as they perform this essential part of worship. To sign up your child or loved one, click this link to email Pam Lohman.
Please pray for:
Those who are healing: Susan; Doug S.; Bob Friend; Cindy S.; Monica D.; Brenda; Jim; Bob & Faye Schrepferman; Jerry; Dave; Diane; Hans Elsner; Joy Eaton; Sandy Adamec; Jerry Adamec; L.G. Bryant; Gary & Kathy Brenniman; John & Diane; Carol Wixson; Holly and Lou Linneweh; Annette Franz;
Those in mourning: The family & friends of Joanna Barfuss; the family of Kate Hernandez; the family of Ellen Bryant Voigt; the family of Janae Latrice; the family of Billy (Diana Flint’s brother)
Areas of the world: Philippines (after a very strong typhoon); Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba; many other areas.
Please note that for most requests, we only use first names and last initials in our enews prayer requests in order to respect each person's privacy. Where a request is public information (such as obituaries), full names may be used.
