The United Methodist Church
Northern Illinois Conference
eNews for September 10
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Welcome to the NIC eNews. This newsletter is published every Thursday morning.
This week's eNews is short, due to our cabinet and staff planning retreat. More stories and pancakes next week!
Please send feedback and questions to Matt at mkuzma@umcnic.org.
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Why you shouldn't miss the Laity Summit Saturday
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By Matt Kuzma, Communications
Good morning, I'm writing this to you from our Extended Cabinet Retreat in St. Charles. The Bishop, District Superintendents and other staff meet each fall to take stock of our situation and chart out the next few months of events and ministry.
This year, we are spending two days with Rev. Gil Rendle, a UMC clergyperson, consultant and the featured speaker for this Saturday's Laity Summit.
Friends, I must tell you that after our first day with Gil, I now have a completely new vision of:
- Why it is so hard for most churches to reach young people
- Why dedication to the core purpose and mission of the church is so important
- Why we need to do less, not more
- Why we feel busy yet feel like we accomplish so little
- Why it is crucial to be patient and not cynical
- Why United Methodists love rules and regulations
I can't wait to see what I learn today!
Please send someone from your church to see Gil this Saturday. Your lay leaders need to hear his message. God's love for us is not changing, but the world around us is.
There is a registration fee of $10 to cover lunch, but friends, if you can't get a check sent in time just bring a lunch and show up. You won't regret it.
September 12, 2009
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Grace UMC, 300 E. Gartner Rd. Naperville, IL
Registration details
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September and October events
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Details at UMCNIC.org- Bishop's Summit on Lay Leadership: September 12, Naperville
- Clergy Retreat: September 13-15, Lake Delavan, WI
- UM Men Spiritual Congress, September 18-20, Williams Bay, WI
- Youth Vision 2009, September 19, Evanston
- BLAST Sunday School Teacher Training, October 3, Downers Grove
- Hispanic Ministries Training, October 3, Barrington
- Spiritual Formation Retreat, October 4-5, Reynoldswood Retreat Center
- Bishop's Mission and Harvest 2020 Bus Tour, October 9-11
- Harvest 2020 Conference School of Evangelism, October 17, Machesney Park
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Resources for September 11 rememberance
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The General Board of Discipleship has a number of worship resources, hymns and prayers that you may find helpful and appropriate as the nation and church reflects on this anniversary.
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Pancake Breakfast of the Week
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Norway UMC:
The annual Norway United Methodist Church pork chop dinner will be
Sat., Sept. 26 at the Norway Community Building (just off Route 71 in
Norway, Illinois). Dine in serving hours will be from 5-7pm with
carryouts available from 4:30-7pm. Chops by Gil can be ordered as one
(cost $7) or two (cost $9) including baked beans, cole slaw, roll,
dessert and a beverage. Children age three and older will cost $4 and
younger are free. Enjoy gospel music performed by local musicians while
you eat. Tickets may be purchased at the door. The proceeds will
benefit the church steeple fund (we just completed the new roof!!).
For questions please call 815-496-2970. Thank you.
Roselle UMC:
We are having a Potluck Picnic on Sept 12th at our church in
Roselle. The time is 11:30 a.m. to
1:30 p.m. With dancing for all ages and a Pie Baking Contest as well, we welcome
anyone to join us. The address is 206
S. Rush Street, Roselle, IL Phone: 630-529-1309.
The potluck picnic runs
from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Our website is www.roselleumc.org.
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