Woodridge United Methodist Church

Important Information
Frontage Road Construction to Start
We were informed by the Village of Woodridge that the frontage road to the church will be under construction by the county and completely closed.  Official Start Date is August 4th.  The neighborhood entrance at Woodridge Dr next to the fire department will be CLOSED as will the road between it and Catalpa and other parts of the frontage road at various times during the project.  Please go to Janes and take Sioux. Then, take a RIGHT at Hawthorne to Ravinia to Catalpa. The church is on the corner of the frontage road and Catalpa. (There are maps in the Narthex and here).  This project is scheduled to run for 4 months, but we are part of Phase I. We are very sorry for the inconvenience. See the letter from the Village here.

Ministry Opportunities
School Supply Drive
Did you know there are almost 1,100 students in Woodridge School District 68 whose families will struggle to purchase their needed school supplies?
YOU CAN HELP!
 
Woodridge UMC, Prince of Peace, St. Scholastica, and Christ the Servant Catholic Church are partnering with the Woodridge Rotary Club to provide 600 BACKPACKS OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES to Woodridge residents in need.   This is almost double the amount we donated last year. Will you please contribute? THIS Sunday is the last Sunday!! We need backpacks as well as the following items:
Filler Paper, Wide Rule                     Narrow Markers, 10 count
Spirals, Wide Rule                             Colored Pencils, 12 count   
Pocket/Prong Folders                       Scissors, 5” (sharp point, no blunt)
Crayons, 24 count only                     Highlighters
Pencils, pens (black ink)                   Glue sticks (NO liquid glue)
Broad Markers, 10 count
 
You may also give free will offerings of cash after service and the Outreach Committee will do the shopping for you!  We will be collecting items throughout the month of July and will be distributing backpacks August 10.   There will be several opportunities to volunteer your time as well in set up, filling backpacks and distribution (August 1,2 and 10).  Sign up will be available in the Narthex – we had a great turnout last year and hope to do even better this year!
 
Ad Council Meeting
The next Ad Council Meeting will be on TOMORROW, Saturday, July 26th at 9:00 am in Standing Rock. Mark your calendars!  Ad Council meetings are not just for church leadership! Anyone can attend.

First Friday Lunch
Please join us  Friday, August 1st at noon for lunch.  No planning, no reservations, no responsibilities! Bring your sack lunch and a good sense of humor because there are sure to be laughs. Everyone is invited!

Adult Sunday School Class on Aging
We will be gathering for 6 Sundays in August and September (August 10th, 17th, 24th and September 7th, 14th, 21st) to talk about living the last third of our life (60 and beyond) fearlessly and with purpose.  We will be using the book Pilgrimage into the Last Third of Life - 7 Gateways to Spiritual Growth to learn how to spend our God-gift of an extra 3 decades.  Class will be from 8:45 to 9:45 in Standing Rock.  Sign ups will begin after worship on July 13.  To sign up or for further information, contact Charlotte Ashworth at bacatx@gmail.com.

Fabric Cutting
We will be cutting the donated fleece for the Woodridge School District into lengths for scarves on two days: Tuesday, August 5th and Thursday, August 14th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.  We need people with rotary cutters and cutting mats and the skills to use them. (Fringing the scarves will take place later in the year and everyone will be welcome)! We will be in the as the island is the perfect height. Come and go as you need to!
 
Men's Group Meeting - Everyone Welcome
The next meeting of the Men’s Group will be on Saturday, August 16th at 9:00 am. We will have a brief time of fellowship and prayer before working to get the old preschool rooms ready for Ray Graham.  Everyone is welcome to join us for the projects!  There are a variety of projects (big and small) that anyone can help with.

Sunday School
Sunday School is taking a recess for the summer.  Sunday School will begin again on September 7th.  During the summer, the children should stay in the sanctuary for the service and may make use of the activity bags that are available in the Narthex.
 
Toastmasters
Would you like to speak with more confidence in any setting? Toastmasters can help! The Woodridge Toastmasters club meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at Woodridge United Methodist Church. Come visit us and see for yourself! For more information contact John.


Northern Illinois Conference

July Outreach Offering - Filipino Churches

As a committee, Outreach has looked for opportunities to be of service on many levels – from local to global.  This month we have identified an international outreach with a local connection.  Our July Outreach will be used to support the nine home churches of our Filipino WUMC members.   We have learned that several of their churches did have damage from storms, including the 6 consecutive tropical cyclones that hit in October and November of last year.  The pastor’s home at one needs repair due to termites.  Other needs churches have include fundraising for a van to do outreach and supplies for Sunday school.  Given that we are supporting multiple congregations, our goal is to give $200 to each church.  We will be using $400 from the Burke Estate Funds to kick off these efforts. 


Ways to donate to the July Outreach Offering:

• Check or cash in an Outreach Offering envelope placed in the offering plate in the
• Narthex (the room outside the sanctuary) or in the gold-plated mail slot at the church’s east door.
• Online via our website. Select “Current Month Outreach” in the drop down menu.
• Text the amount you want to give to 630-449-7121 and select “Current Month Outreach” in the drop down menu.

Ongoing Opportunities

"Goin' Green" Shoes & Clothes Recycling Box

Located in the northeast corner of our parking lot, this receptacle is a convenient place to recycle any shoes and your clothes that are at or near the end of their usefulness. 

There is a shopping cart that is waiting for donations.  It sits in the narthex, usually near the sanctuary doors.  The food pantry serves many households and always welcomes donations!!!