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 December 14, 2014
~This Week's Message~
"Angels: Messengers Of God"
-Luke 1:26-38-

 

In this message we will see how God uses angels to deal with evil in the world, and take control of dangerous situations.  We will see how angels are involved in the first and second coming of Jesus Christ, and how, all throughout eternity, angels will be involved in leading worship, and worshiping the eternal God throughout all of eternity.

 

~This Week/
Next Sunday Calendar~

Tuesday, December 16 

Coffee Break Leaders Meeting, Room 10, 9:00 am

 

Wednesday, December 17

Coffee Break, 9:30 am

Young Mother's Bible Study, 9:30 am

Caring Community Kitchen, 5:30 pm

 

Thursday, December 18

Bulletin Deadline, 9:00 am

"ROOTED" Youth Ministry, 6:30 pm

 

Saturday, December 20

"ROOTED" Youth Ministry Lock-In, 5:00 pm

 

Sunday, December 21

Worship, 9:30 am

Fellowship, 10:30 am

Youth & Adult Sunday School, 10:45 am

 

~Celebration Time!~
  
Birthdays

Lindsey Kolzow (December 16)
Lou Bury (December 19)

~Compassionate, Caring Christ~
 

Jesus absolutely loved and cared for people. I would like to begin the New Year by sharing 3 sermons with you about the "compassionate, caring Christ."  We will look at two stories and one parable where we see the heart and love of Jesus.  Don't miss these 3 sermons, as we will be challenged to be like Jesus, and be "compassionate, caring people."

~Pastor Howard~

 

~Adult Sunday School~

 

We are studying Ray Vander Laan's video series, "Promised Land."  In each lesson of this study, Vander Laan illuminates the historical, geographical and cultural context of the Bible.  Just as the time and place of our birth and life shapes our journey, so the land and culture of the Hebrew people shaped their story.  In this first volume of Faith Lessons, filmed on location in the Middle East, you will discover how God guided his people to a specific place -the Promise Land- to impact the world both in ancient times and today.

 

~Prayer Group~

 

This group is an extension of the Prayer Concerns posted in the weekly bulletin, where the needs of the church and community are lifted up in prayer.  We will meet again on Sunday, December 28 at 9:00 am just before Sunday service in the classroom near the front entrance of the church. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

  

~Evening Bible Study News~

 

The Men's and Women's Evening Bible Study groups will not meet on December 23 and will resume on January 13.

 

~Coffee Break~

 

Coffee Break will be having a special brunch on Wednesday, December 17 at 9:30 am. There will be no meetings on December 24 or 31 and will resume on January 7. 

 

~Caring Community Kitchen~
 

Help CCK get needed kitchen equipment. Save your Jewel Cuisinart stamps and put them in the envelope on the back of the cupboard door near the cups in the kitchen. We also save box top education coupons on many soups, baking mixes and General Mills products. Place them in the box located in the fellowship hall. Thank you for helping us cook.  Marge Vander Wagen.

 

~Angel Tree~

DGCC will be partnering with Angel Tree prison ministry to adopt a child whose parent is incarcerated and present that child with a Christmas gift. Gifts for the children will be due on Sunday, December 21.  For more information, please contact Jim Even.

 

~Christmas Eve
Candlelight Service~

We will be gathering on Christmas Eve for our annual Candlelight Service at 4:00 pm.  The special offering that evening will be given to Care Net of DuPage County, an organization that assists ladies facing a "crisis pregnancy." There will also be a free holiday meal served at 5:30 pm, if you would like to stay.  For more information about the meal, please contact Marge Vander Wagen.

 

~Membership Discovery Class~

Pastor Howard will be leading a Membership Discovery Class on Saturday, January 10, from 9 am- 12 pm.  The class will meet in the Office Building.  This is an opportunity to learn about the Downers Grove Community Church. There is no "obligation" to the class. If you would like to attend, please let Pastor Howard know.

 
~Bowling League~
 

The Holy Rollers Bowling League will take place on the following Sundays, 5:30 pm. at Willowbrook Lanes:  

                                2015                               

January 4

February 15

March 1

March 29

May 3

 

For more information, please see Marge Vander Wagen.

 

~Volunteer Schedule~
 

~Greeters~

Jim & Pat Even

John & Gigi Elza

 

Next Week

Dan & Cathy Draayers

Steve & Bev Dorko

 

~Nursery~

Bev Dorko & Deb Havidic

 

Next Week 

Bev Dorko

 

~Coffee Clean Up~

John & Gigi Elza

 

Next Week

Lou & Penny Campbell

 

~Sound Board~

Eric & Cindy Lindberg

 

Next Week

Tim Hillegonds & Mark Stears