The United Methodist Church
Northern Illinois Conference
e-News
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| Greetings! |
Welcome to the NIC e-News. This newsletter is published every Thursday morning at 10 a.m.
Can we do anything to help you? If you or your church have any communication needs, please contact Matt at mkuzma@umcnic.org.
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Easter Reflections from the Bishop
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 Photo by Mark LarimerBishop Jung: Easter People,
let us rejoice!
God was coming anew in Jesus Christ. Christ, raised from the dead, was the first fruit of a new creation. The Apostle Paul in his mission assured new converts that they were experiencing a risen Christ, a living reality. Read more... | |
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| National Volunteer Week |
Childserv - a metropolitan Chicago-based not-for-profit child and family services agency - relies heavily on the generosity of contributors who donate their money or time. But with the local and national economy contracting, resources have been diluted and contributions have suffered. As a result, volunteers are in even greater demand, according to Jennifer Collins, Volunteer Services Coordinator for ChildServ. Read more..
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| Annual Conference Listening Sesions |
Legislative Listening Sessions are pre-conference meetings that give lay and clergy members a chance to hear what's new for Annual Conference 2009 and discuss legislation, annual conference petitions and constitutional amendments. For times and locations click here. For more information about the Constitutional Amendments that will be considered at Annual Conference in June click here. |
| World Malaria Day - April 25 |
| Host a Nothing But Nets Fundraiser from now until World Malaria Day, April 25, to help us and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) send 275,000 life-saving nets to protect African refugees from malaria. Get creative, grab your friends and family and register your event to raise money for bed nets and help us save lives! Read more.
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Native American Ministries Sunday - April 26
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Whether it's providing shelter for victims of domestic violence, filling food pantries, starting new churches or educating Native American seminary students, the special offering is one way United Methodists honor Native Americans.
On Native American Ministries Sunday, United Methodist's cultivate and support urban missions with Native Americans and fund scholarships for Native American seminarians. Your annual conference retains 50 percent of the offering i to strengthen and develop Native American ministries. However, if no Native American ministries exist in the conference, the entire offering is remitted to the General Council on Finance and Administration for Native American ministries in other areas.
The remaining 50 percent of the offering expands mission work with the Native American Urban Initiative and provides scholarships for Native Americans attending United Methodist and other approved schools of theology. Read more..
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| Rockford District Youth Leader Retreat |
Youth leaders are invited to rejuvenate, reflect, and reconnect at a retreat on Friday and Saturday, April 24-25 at Reynoldswood Christian Camp. Read more. |
Hunger Concert
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The Rockford District United Methodist Men are sponsoring a concert to help support the Rock River Valley Pantry, the Pecatonica Food Pantry, Cornucopia Food Pantry, the Society of St. Andrew's Meal for Millions and the Rockton/Roscoe Food Pantry. Come to Hononegah High School, Performing Arts Center, 307 Salem St., Rockton IL, Sunday, April 19, 2009, at 6:00-8:00 PM and hear the Kings Men Four, Alleluia Quartet and the Assemblymen. Read more..
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Job Postings
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If you know something that is looking for work, check out the Northern Illinois job postings
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| Pancake Breakfast of the Week |
To make up for last week we have 2 today. One on Saturday and the other on Sunday. 
Saturday, April 11, Frankilin Grove UMC, 211 N. Spring St. is having a FREE pancake breakfast to welcome the community and anticipate Easter. See 100 hatching Butterflies, hunt for Easter eggs, and fill up on Pancakes. Starts at 9:00 AM
The United Methodist Men of the First United Methodist Church of West Chicago will sponsor their annual Easter Morning Pancake Breakfast immediately following the Easter Sun Rise Service on April 12, 2009. Pancakes and Sausage will be served between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. The cost will be $5.00 per individual and $10.00 per family. All proceeds will be donated to youth ministries. The Church is located at 643 East Washington Street, West Chicago, Il. For more information and a map | |
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