Downers Grove Community Church 
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*Children's
Sunday School
(Ages 4-5th Grade)

**Communion

10:30 am
Fellowship

10:45 am
*Sunday School

(Ages Junior High - Adult)


*September-May
**First Sunday of the month, unless otherwise noted.
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Clergy, Staff & Consistory

PASTOR
Rev. Howard Hoekstra

PASTOR OF OUTREACH
Rev. Marge Vander Wagen

CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR
Karen Tucker

DIRECTOR OF 
MUSIC
Jon Wenzel

DIRECTOR OF 
YOUTH MINISTRIES
Austin Bilotto

FACILITY DIRECTOR
Louis Campbell

ELDERS
Lou Bury
Donna Koenes
Shawna Reidy
Suzanne Smith

DEACONS
Jeff Arnold
Gary Bakker
Lou Campbell
Dan Draayers

The Week of October 5, 2014
~This Week's Message~
I KNEW IT!
-Jonah 4-

 

Jonah was angry and resentful because "he knew" how God would respond to the repentant Ninevites. He was greatly displeased that God showed mercy and grace to them and he didn't like it one bit!

 

~This Week's Events~

Wednesday, October 8

Coffee Break, 9:30 am

Young Mother's Bible Study, 9:30 am

Caring Community Kitchen, 5:30 pm

 

Thursday, October 9

Bulletin Deadline, 9:00 am

"ROOTED" Youth Ministry, 6:30 pm

Consistory Meeting, Church Office, 7:00 pm

 

Sunday, October 12

Worship, 9:30 am

Fellowship & Script Orders, 10:30 am

Youth & Adult Sunday School, 10:45 am

 

~Celebration Time!~
Week of October 5 - October 11, 2014

Happy Birthday
Happy Anniversary
Amy Even
Dixie Sladek
Eric & Cindy Lindberg
Dixie & Eugene Sladek

~Calling All Halloween Fans~

 

Downers Grove Community Church  will celebrate Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 31 from 5:00-7:00 pm. We will need at least 10 cars to decorate their trunks and hand out candy to tiny trick-or-treaters who will come to our church parking lot. If you are interested let Marge Vander Wagen know. Flyers will be posted to let Downers Grove know we care about them.

 

~Be Well!~ 
A Healthy Lifestyle Community

 

If you or someone you know is tired of talking about becoming healthier, NOW is the time to experience it.  Plan on attending our monthly educational gathering to begin your journey of improved health. The gatherings are held the first Tuesday of the month and the next one will be on October 7, 7:00 pm at DGCC. Be informed to make better decisions and experience freedom that comes with a lifestyle of healthy choices-Be Well! To register, contact Jackie Barta, Jackie-cm@comcast.net, (630) 968-8021.

 

~Crop Walk~


 

Please mark your calendars for Sunday, October 19 for the South DuPage Crop Walk. "CROP" stands for Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty. Neighbors walking together to take a stand against hunger in our world. Different ages, different faiths and backgrounds - together we raise awareness and funds for international relief and development as well as local hunger-fighting. Some 2,000 communities across the country take part each year. We will be registering walkers and accepting donations. Last year we had 25 walkers from DGCC and brought in pledges of over $4,000.  Join us whether you walk or not that day.  To join the Crop Walk team or to make a donation on line, please sign up @www.dgfumc.org/cropwalk, click on sign up or donate and scroll down to "Downers Grove Community Church." For more information, please see Cathy Draayers or Shawna Reidy in the Fellowship Hall for the next few Sundays.

 

~Jesus And The Children Mural~

 

A new "Jesus and the Children Mural" will be painted on the wall at the children's ministry entrance.  I know you will love it, as it will be painted by the same artist who painted the scene in the Fellowship Hall.  The cost of the painting has been covered by a congregational member.  Very exciting!  Anticipate a blessing!!

 

~Coffee Break~

 

Coffee Break, a non-denominational, inductive Bible study meets Wednesday at 9:30 am. This year we have a Young Mother's Bible Study Group and babysitting is provided. For more information, please contact Arlene Emde or Starr Hoekstra. All are welcome. 

 

~Sunday School News~

 

Sunday School is held during the worship service for Kindergarten through 5th grade. The children are excused from worship after the time of Praise and Worship, and led through an excellent curriculum.  We believe this is an exciting time for our children as they gather with other children their age. If you have any questions, please contact Judy Bury or Pastor Howard.

 

~Adult Sunday School~

 

We are studying Ray Vander Laan's video series, "Early Church." Ray is very gifted in searching out the historical and archeological roots of the Bible.  This study looks at the Early Church and some of the dynamics and challenges the first Christians faced in a world dominated by the Roman Empire.  The class meets in the Children's Worship Center from 10:45-11:30 am. Grab a cup of coffee and join us this Sunday.

 

~Prayer Group~

 

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 as they are lifted up in prayer. We will meet again on Sunday, October 19 at 9:00 am just before Sunday service in the classroom near the front entrance of church. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

  

~Evening Bible Study News~

 

The Men's and Women's Evening Bible Study groups began on September 9 and the next meeting will be on October 14. For the first 5 weeks, the men will be studying the book entitled "Always True" by James Macdonald. The 'regular' Evening Bible Study groups will meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at the following locations: Men-Fellowship Hall; Women- Church Office.  All are welcome.

 

~Creative Administrative Director~

 

The Downers Grove Community Church will be searching for this part time position in the very near future.  If you are interested, or know someone who is interested, please contact Pastor Howard for a job description.

 

~Cancellation of Divorce Care~

Divorce Care for this session has been cancelled.  Contact the web site for sessions locally held @www.divorcecare.com  The sessions hope to resume in January.