That They May Be One
This Sunday, we'll gather to join Jesus' prayer for his disciples. These were among Jesus' last words that he spoke while he was still with them. His prayer was that they (and we) would be one as God is one.
This Sunday, we'll explore this prayer and what that idea of being one might mean. Does it mean we all think alike or act alike? Or could it be a unity found in knowing one another just like Jesus and his Father/Parent know one other?
Come Sunday and let's explore that together!
Rev. Michael Mann
Worship 10am
In person or online at the links below (Facebook or YouTube)
All Church Clean-up Day
Men's Fellowship All Church Clean-up Day is Saturday, May 16th at 8:30am. We are going to do outside yard work such as pulling weeds, hoeing and raking. Please bring tools such as rakes, gloves, hoes and weeding tools.
Lilac Parade Parking
Men's Fellowship Lilac Parade Parking is Sunday, May 17th @11:00am. We will be closing the lot after church. If you want to stay for the parade, all donations are welcome. The monies go to the Men's Fellowship which pays for maintenance for our church.
Auction News
Sunday is Sell-Off Day – Before and After Worship
We had many items at the auction! Unfortunately, not all of them received
bids. As a result, we are offering many at reduced prices. Stop by the
tables in the hallway to see what’s available.
Purchase Gift Cards – face value
Buy Silent Auction and Fixed Rate Items – discounted
Sign up for Events
Custom Meal Planning and Nutrition Services
Special Opportunities from the Live Auction
Pick the Hymns for a Sunday
Caron Brennan’s Scones - 18 scones x 3 batches
Pillow Day May 23rd!
Pillows, we need pillows, we need lots and lots of pillows! We are totally out!! Please join us on
Saturday, May 23rd at 9:00! We will meet in the sewing room downstairs, at the end of the hall.
Remember, we have a job for absolutely everyone! In addition to sewers we need cutters, pinners, snippers and stuffers. These pillows give comfort and relief to the people who receive them.
Card Ministry
Check out the card rack in the back of the sanctuary. Cards are available for $2 each or $3 for 2. All proceeds go to Kids Above All! Thank you for supporting the Card Ministry!
Next Card date: June 20th, 9am-noon (Calvary campus).
Sermon Chats Resume in June
Sermon Chats, our after-church check-in to discuss what we heard in worship, will not meet until June 14th! See you then!
Men's Fellowship Chicago Dogs Baseball Outing
Men's Fellowship is hosting a Chicago Dogs Baseball Outing Saturday, August 1st @6:00pm This is open to the entire church congregation.
This is a great event for families. Ticket price is $15.00 per person with parking $3.00 per car. We have secured 20 seats with an option to expand to 40 total. Please contact Steve Flint at mensfellowship@firstumclombard.org or cell 630.336.3340 to purchase a ticket by July 1st.
Men's Fellowship
Union Railroad Event
Men's Fellowship is hosting a Union Railway Museum Event on Saturday, August 8th from 10:00am to 5:00pm. This is open to the entire church congregation. This is a great event for families. Pricing per person is: adults ($20), seniors and youth ($18), children ($16). Veterans and Active Military Personnel and families are free with ID. We would leave the church parking lot at 9:00am if you want to travel as a group. It is about an hour drive. Please contact Steve Flint at mensfellowship@firstumclombard.org or cell 630.336.3340. To purchase tickets online, please visit the following link: https://www.irm.org/groups/.
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.
Week(s) at a Glance
Saturday, May 16th
8:30am Spring Clean-upSunday, May 17th
8:30am Auction Sell-off
8:30am Adult Sunday School
10:00am Worship
10:00am Children's Education
8:30am Adult Sunday School
10:00am Worship
10:00am Children's Education
11:00am Coffee&
Acolytes: Zach & Maddie
Liturgist: Amy M.
Slides: Martha
Sound: Steve.
Coffee&: United Women in Faith
Ushers: Carol F. & Phyllis C.
Acolytes: Zach & Maddie
Liturgist: Amy M.
Slides: Martha
Sound: Steve.
Coffee&: United Women in Faith
Ushers: Carol F. & Phyllis C.
Monday, May 18th
9:00am Global Sewing Ministry
Tuesday, May 19th
6:30pm Trustee Meeting
7:00pm LaLeche League (Parlor)
Thursday, May 21st
9:00am Prayer
1:00pm Women's Bible Study (Zoom)
6:15pm Fusion
Saturday, May 23rd
9:00am Pillow Day (Sewing room)
Sunday, May 24th
8:30am Adult Sunday School
10:00am Worship
10:00am Children's Education
11:00am Coffee&
Acolytes: Eddie & Piper
Liturgist: Veronica R.
Slides: Martha
Sound: Eric
Coffee&: Veronica R.
Ushers: Steve F. & Tom S.
Help us Serve Coffee&
Could you bring a tasty treat for us to enjoy after church? Your contribution could help us enjoy this time of connection and fellowship. Sign up below!
Coffee & Sign-up
The person usually brings items for us to enjoy after worship
Sunday, May 31st
Sunday, June 7th
Sunday, June 28th
Sunday, July 5th
Sunday, July 26
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 scripture. Sign up below!
Liturgist Sign Up
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Liturgist for Sunday, June 28th
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Online Suggestion Box for Trustees
Is something broken? Can we fix or 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.
Pray for those who are healing: John & Diane; John P.(cancer); Margarita(cancer); Kathleen L.(cancer); Mary H.(cancer); Glenn H.(kidney transplant rejection issues); Mary H.(cancer); Marty W.; Ester(cancer); Diane M.; Chuck W.
Pray for those mourning: The Family of Dugan. The family of Alex Toledo Jr. The Family of Russ Kazmierczak.
Areas of our World: Iran, Palestine and Israel; the Middle East; Lebanon; Service Members and NGOs; Leaders.