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Communicator's Corner
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More Free Paper, Friday, Dec. 7 at 11:00 am
A local paper company is trying to liquidate and has reams of paper of all kinds and colors that they would like to donate to a church or charitable organization.
Pick Up Location:
Victor Envelope Co.
301 Arthur Court
Bensenville, IL
(630) 616-2750
Contact Catherine Petersen at Trinity UMC 847.224.2870 for more information.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
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SAVE THE DATE:Bishop Sally Dyck invites all NIC members to a conference wide celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013.
Special guest speaker is Rev. James Lawson, Pastor Emeritus at Holman United Methodist Church in Los Angeles and human rights leader.
Location:
Hartzell Memorial UMC
3330 S. King Dr., Chicago
4pm Gathering with light refreshments 5pm Worship Service
Reception to follow
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Friends of Reynoldswood Christian Camp Quarterly Meeting
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Sunday, December 9 at 2:00pm
Come and join fellow supporters, as Eric Hoffman, Camp Director of Reynoldswood Christian Camp, shares the accomplishments over the past year, and vision for the future.
There have been many changes and improvements, at your Methodist Conference Camp. This particular meeting will also form the basis of subcommittees, to support future projects at the camp including, but not limited to, work group development, funding opportunities, programming, and church/community initiatives.
Please join us earlier in the day for our "Brunch in the Woods', and then stay for our meeting afterwards.
Please email Eric Hoffman at eric@niccamp.org or call 815-284-6979 to register.
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Harvest 2020 Advent Offering
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 Take part in a special Sunday conference-wide Harvest 2020 Advent offering. Harvest 2020 offering envelopes will be provided, as well as bulletin inserts. Trained speakers are also now available to come and speak to your church, Sunday school classes, mission committees, UMM and UMW meetings, or circles. God's work of planting new faith communities in the NIC continues!
For more information contact, Anne Coon, Harvest 2020 Campaign Coordinator, 312-346-9766 x.107, acoon@umcnic.org.
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Hurricane Sandy Relief
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On the Jersey Shore, families discard possessions ruined by Hurricane Sandy.
Chris Heckert
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Share UMCOR's response to Hurricane Sandy with others using this new church bulletin insert . You can also give online by clicking any of the "DONATE" links or make a $10 donation anytime by texting "UMCOR" to 80888. If your church is taking part by either giving a special donation/offering or collecting kits, please contact Anne Marie Gerhardt at communications@umcnic.org. |
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Cokesbury Stores Closing Dates
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The Naperville Cokesbury store will be closing on February 16, 2013 and the Garrett Cokesbury store will be closing somewhere between March 2-16, 2013. For the most up to date information and announcements please visit Cokesburynext.com.
The Cokesbury Sales Representative for our area is Stephan Quarles. His email is squarles@cokesbury.com. He is available now and will be a great resource after the closure of the stores for customers in our conference.
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Illinois Veto Session
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Veto Session UPDATE
The Illinois Senate voted on Tuesday (41-14-1) to approve Highway Safety legislation that will allow anyone, including those without social security numbers, to obtain a driver's license and insurance.
This legislation may come before the House on Thursday, today. According to bi-partisan supporters, including both the House majority and minority leaders, county sheriffs, and editorial boards of the Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald, Chicago Sun Times, and Daily Chronicle, this bill would make Illinois roads safer for all Illinois residents.
You are urged to call your state representative about this bill, HB6228.
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This Advent, Interfaith Worker Justice invites you to join them in reflecting on the gifts of work, community and justice. Click here to read their Advent Reflections.
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Reclaim Christmas -
Spend Less and Give More
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Take the pledge and Reclaim Christmas this year. Click here for resources and more information from Rethink Church.
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