Cookies for Kairos—Donations needed by February 15th

The February 17th to 19th weekend of the Kairos prison ministry at Dwight Correctional Center is in preparation, and the opportunity to donate much-loved cookies for the women attendees (and team) is here again. Prison regulations require commercial, factory-sealed packages of cookies. They can be any kind of cookies except anything with nuts of any kind, due to the potential for allergic reactions. So no peanut butter, pecan sandies, etc. Anything else is very welcome, and expresses God’s love in a tangible way to women whose lives have had very little love. Please put the cookies in the box in the church lobby marked “Kairos Cookies.” Thank you!

“Souper” Bowl Sunday

In the spirit of Super Bowl XLVI, the West Suburban Pantry “Souper Bowl I” collection of hearty soups will be held for the entire month of February. The pantry shelves are lacking hearty soups and winter weather has just begun. Help us spread the word!

Black History Exhibit Returning to Library

The Harris Family’s Black History Exhibit is returning to the Woodridge Public Library on February 12, from 1:00pm to 5:00 pm in the Library Lobby. Van and Barb Harris are Woodridge residents and members of Woodridge United Methodist Church.  For many years Van and his family members (who come from all over the United States to participate) have been bringing this unique collection of items to the Library to share with the public.

Learn more here

Aurora District Spring Lay Academy

Sunday, February 26th to March 25th, 2012 at Trinity Church United Methodist in Yorkville from 2:30pm to 5:30pm. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Fee is $25 and includes materials.

Phone#630-553-7645

CLASSES AND INSTRUCTORS:

Basic Course - offers guidelines for optimal communication in leadership and presents numerous type of ministries in which Lay People Ministers may assume roles. Led by Roger Curless

Lay People Preach – Practical tips for persons who are called on to preach occasionally but who are not formally trained as pastors. Led by Rev. Diana M Facemyer, Aurora District Superintendent

Lay People Grow Spiritually Through Daily Discipline – Learn about John Wesley’s devotional life and how to apply his ministry to your own life. Led by Greg R. Chapman

Lay People Lead in Lay Pastoral Care – Insights into the life span and the dynamics of contemporary life to reach out with God’s love and care to others. Led by Sue Ritts, Deacon

Click here for registration form to be returned by Wednesday, February 22, 2012.

Downers Grove Choral Society Concert

Tickets available now for Rossini's Petite Messe Solennelle concert featuring WUMC’s own Sharon Place. Described by Rossini as "the last of my sins of old age," this work reveals Rossini's signature playfulness and wit tempered by glimpses of sincerity and grace.  

February 25th, 7:30 pm at Saint Cletus Church, LaGrange   

February 26th, 3:00 pm at Wentz Concert Hall, Naperville

To find out more about the concerts or to purchase tickets, visit www.dgcs.org.

UMC-NIC Board of Global Ministries 2012 MISSION FAIR

Saturday, March 3, 2012 2-6pm, Downers Grove First UMC 1032 Maple Ave

Celebrating USA Ministries: Urban, Native American, Appalachian, Disaster

2:00pm – 2:30pm Fellowship and Displays

2:30pm – 3:30pm Worship with Testimonies

3:30pm – 5:30pm Workshops

Sponsored by NIC VIM (Volunteers In Mission) NIC BOGM ( Board of Global Ministries) Contact Carol Meynen (cmeynen@gmail.com) or Don Dexheimer (outreach@roscoeumc.org) to participate.

Jesus Christ was the first donor…… Follow his lead and donate blood

LifeSource Blood Drive will be held March 4th from 8am to 1:00pm at Woodridge United Methodist Church!

You can donate once, twice, or many times a year depending on the type of donation that you would like to give and if you are eligible to donate. There are basic qualifications that every donor must meet in order to be eligible to give blood. The actual donation process is quick, easy, and painless. And always remember….with every donation that you give, you are saving up to 3 lives!! Sign up for an appointment in the Lobby or contact Kathy Slayden. Check out their new rewards program for incentives that are available.

The Caberet is Coming-Friday, April 20, 2012

Hilton Hotel Lisle/Naperville will be the home of the Pantry’s annual Event.

West Suburban Community Pantry will celebrate its 20th Anniversary!

Honorary Chair: Alan Krashesky, ABC 7 News

Major Prize Raffle: $5,000 cash

Sponsorships are available

Raffle and Silent Auction donations welcome

100% of the proceeds benefit the pantry and help to end hunger.

Email Cabaret@wcpinc.org for more information

West Suburban Community Pantry

The West Suburban Community Pantry is always in search of caring people to volunteer at its location, 6809 Hobson Valley Drive, Woodridge.

• Efficient people to do clerical work (should have experience with Microsoft Word, Access, and Excel).
• Willing drivers to pick up donations at local area merchants, weekday mornings (vehicle provided).
• Dedicated staff to sort and shelve food, fill orders, and assist clients
• Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday mornings, 8:15 AM to 12:30 PM
• Thursday evenings from 5:15 PM to 8:30 PM.
• Bilingual persons to translate for our Spanish clients during client service times.
• Organized individuals to re-stock shelves Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday afternoons, between 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM.
• Creative individuals to deal with correspondence, write grant applications, press releases, and find new ways to publicize pantry needs and events.
• Loving individuals to staff our infant program, and supply diapers, formula, and other baby needs.
• Energetic people to identify and work with volunteers.
• Celebrating individuals to prepare birthday party boxes for children (supplies provided).