"HEAR ME ROAR ~ A Study of the Book of Daniel" Sermon Series

"Destiny Determining Decisions" ~ Daniel 1:8-21

Daniel and his three friends face a challenge right from the get go as they are asked to eat food that has been sacrificed to idols.  Because of their faith, they work with the steward, who gives them a period of testing, at the end of which they look better than all the other men fed at the king's table. There are decisions in life that will absolutely determine our destiny, and we are wise to learn from Daniel's example, so that our destiny is a Godly destiny.

A Congregational Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, May 18 immediately following the morning Worship Service.  Your Consistory would like to share with you our recent Visioning Process, as well as several ideas for some Capital Improvements here at our church.  Please plan to attend.

This group is an extension of the Prayer Concerns posted in the weekly bulletin, where we pray for the needs of the church and community are lifted up in prayer.  We will be meeting at a new time which will be 9am just before Sunday service in the classroom near the front entrance of church.  All are welcome and encouraged to join in and bring your prayer requests. We will be meeting on May 4th and May 18th.

Please note, the last day of Sunday school will be May 18.

Today is the first day of the Elim Military Kits campaign.  Please take home a brochure and envelope with you today.  You will have the next two weeks to return it to us at DGCC.  Please help us bless as many troops as possible with your gift of $30 per kit.  These kits of non-perishable food items are a tremendous blessing to the men and women overseas.  They also bless the men and women at Elim's Adult Services by providing meaningful work.  Please fill out the gift information completely for accurate receipting of your tax-deductible donation.  If you have any questions, please see Pastor Howard, Dan Draayers, Cathy Draayers or Shawna Reidy.

Join us for a new discussion group led by Pastor Howard Hoekstra.  The three-part series began on Wednesday, April 30 at 7 pm and Saturday, May 3 at 9 am in the church office  Based on a book by the same name, Pastor Howard will engage participants to choose joy in the midst of life's pains and struggles.  The author, Tim Hansel, starts out by saying, "I want this book to offer some hope to those who suffer, for whatever reason, but I don't intend it as 'advice'."  Books are available at Christian Book Distributors or Amazon.

A new group is forming for young families to get together with or without your children to play, have breakfast, exchange clothes and/or toys.  The first meeting will be held on Saturday, June 7 at 9 am at Jessica's home located at: 160 Springleaf Drive in Bolingbrook. The meetings will continue every other month at another person's home. If you would like more information, or would like to attend, please contact Jessica Ahlers at 815.557.9151.

Saturday, May 10

You Gotta Keep Dancin', Church Office, 9 am