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Woodridge United Methodist
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Join us on Sunday for worship services
at 10:00 am.
Instructions can be found at the end below.
All are Welcome!
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Acts 17:22-31 / John 14:15-21
How do we find a God who feels far away? This Sunday, we explore
the journey from an “unknown God” to a deeply personal
relationship with the Holy Spirit. Drawing from the Apostle
Paul’s experience on Mars Hill in Athens, we discover that God
isn’t a distant image made of stone or silver, but the very
source of our life—the one in whom we “live, move, and exist.”
What is God asking us to do today? Perhaps the
Holy Spirit is speaking through the person sitting right next to
you. Let us open our hearts to the Spirit’s leading and find God
in the simple, sacred acts of taking care of one another and
listening very carefully to each other. Join us as we learn to
walk humbly, respecting every person as a “Spirit-holder.”
Join us for worship this Sunday at 10:00 am in
person or on our Woodridge UMC YouTube Channel!
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Calendar
Friday, May 8th
- 2:00
pm RGA - Emerge
- 7:30
pm Square Dancing
Sunday, May 10th
- 10:00 am Sunday
Service
- Noon Communion
- 4:00
pm Filipino Baptist
Monday, May 11th
Tuesday, May 12th
- 10:30
am Tuesday Bible Study
- Noon
SS Orchestra
- 7:00
pm Square Dancing
Wednesday, May 13th
- Church Office CLOSED
- 6:00
pm Wednesday Bible Study
- 7:00
pm Den 3 & 6
- 7:00
pm Square Dancing
Thursday, May 14th
- Church Office CLOSED
- 7:00
pm Scouting America
- 7:00
pm Square Dancing
- 7:30
pm Toastmasters
Friday, May 15th
- Church Office CLOSED
- 2:00
pm RGA - Emerge
Sunday, May 17th
- 10:00 am Sunday
Service
- Noon Communion
- 4:00
pm Filipino Baptist
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Church Office Hours
Monday
& Tuesday: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Wednesday - Friday: OFFICE CLOSED
We ask that you call before visiting.
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Important Information
Music Director Job
Opening
The Staff Parish Committee has updated the job
description for Music Director and will be posting the
opening in various locations. Please share that we are
looking for people who are interested in the position. The
committee prays for guidance as we work to fill this very
important role in our church.
Ministry Opportunities
A Few WUMC
T-Shirts for Sale
The new t-shirts are available for pick up after service. You
can also call the office and pick them up. If you did not
order one, but would like one now, there are a few extra that
you can purchase from.
Second Saturday Diners (SSD)
All are invited to attend May’s SSD. We will be getting
together on Saturday, May 9th at 5:00 pm
in Villa Park at Simon’s Restaurant, 2 Roosevelt Rd. Gwenn
and Elisa are looking forward to having a good turnout.
Bring your appetite, your sense of humor, and be ready for
some good conversation. We’d love to see you there. Please
RSVP to Elisa at applei8122000@yahoo.com.
P.S. Loaves and fishes not
guaranteed—but we’re working on it!
Bible Study
We are studying Jeremiah. The study is offered on
Tuesday mornings via Zoom (10:30 am to Noon) and Wednesday
evenings in person (6:00 pm to 7:30 pm). We will meet
again starting April 21st & 22nd
and running through May 26th & 27th respectively.
We will read one chapter together each week and go deeper
with questions and discussions. Let Pastor Dave know if
you are interested in joining!
Christ the Servant Electronics &
Textiles Recycling Event
An Electronic Recycling Event is scheduled for May 16th at Christ the Servant Church
from 8:30 am to 11:30 am,
at 8700 Havens drive, Woodridge in the parking lot.
This event includes electronics as well as textiles (in
plastic bags only) and books (one box of books per car). Find
the flyer for the event in the e-News for a list of accepted
and not accepted items or go to www.eworksesi.org.
A disposal fee will apply for all televisions and monitors
(cash – exact change only or credit accepted). Call
Larry with any questions: 630.418.6928. See the flyer here.
Blood Drive
Along with St. Scholastica, Prince of Peace and Christ the
Servant churches, we are sponsoring a blood drive at St. Scholastica on Saturday, June 6th from 7:30 am to noon.
To schedule your donation, go to www.versiti.org/IL
or call 800-7TO-GIVE. Appointments appreciated; walk-ins are
welcome! Photo ID is required. Flyers are here.
Directory Update
It’s been a few years since we updated our printed directory
so it’s time for a refresh! But in order to perfectly produce
a printed Directory, we presently need perfect information.
So please proceed to the Narthex, put pen to paper, and
perform an update to your information. Check one of the
samples in the narthex for your entry and its accuracy and
either initial the entry as it being fine OR fill out a
yellow Directory Information form in the narthex (or here).
DO NOT make corrections in the samples. Thank You!!
Share Your Talents!
Do you play an instrument? Love to sing? Are you looking for
a concrete way to help? Want to become more involved at WUMC?
Join in our church's practice of radical hospitality? Let us
know! Fill out a Volunteer Opportunity form in the narthex (or here)
to let us know what you are interested in.
Graduate Recognition Sunday June 7th
During the worship service on Sunday,
June 7th, we will honor all our graduates:
junior high, high school, college, and beyond. If you or a
family member are graduating this spring let us know so we
can include you! Please email the church office (office@woodridgeumc.org)
with the graduate’s name, a photo, and the school from which
they are graduating as well as what’s next for them (college
& major, job, etc.).
Summer Learning Series
Woodridge UMC is interested in sponsoring a summer learning
series BUT some of the programs require a minimum number of
attendees to take place. Please sign up in the narthex if you are
interested in a program and indicate when you would be
available and we will try and make these events happen!
Missionaries
Dan, Kim, and their two children will be in the U.S. for
seven weeks this summer, traveling across the country. We are
fortunate that they will be here in Illinois for two weeks in
July.
For the past 16 years, the family has lived overseas,
primarily within Muslim countries. Their ministry involves
Scripture translation, clinical counseling, and team
ministries. Throughout their journey, they have walked in
faith, trusting in God’s guidance.
Their calling is to serve the Muslim community with love and
respect; however, they often share that they receive far more
than they give through these relationships. Though they have
faced significant challenges—including war, loss, and
trauma—they testify that God has remained faithful and kind.
If you would like to hear more about their experiences and
ministry, I encourage you to join us for a meeting with Dan,
Kim, and their family this July!
Everyday Hero Program (20 minimum)
The DuPage Health Coalition is introducing an initiative
designed to empower community members with the knowledge and
confidence to respond effectively in cardiac emergency
situations, at no cost. It’s been found that bystander
response to cardiac emergencies is notably low throughout
DuPage County. The training covers: Hands-only CPR; How to
use an AED; Responding to choking; Overdose education and
Naloxone administration. The instructors are American Heart
Association–certified, but to reach the most people, this is not a certification course.
End of Life Advance Planning
Many people are overwhelmed or underprepared when it comes to
their final wishes, so Modell Funeral Home has put together a
seminar to share about funeral preplanning. It may not be
something we talk about all the time, but it is so important!
The presentation is designed to be a helpful, educational
experience focused on planning for end-of-life services,
answering questions, and allowing individuals to explore
their options in a comfortable, no-pressure setting.
Be Red Cross Ready (10 minimum)
Be Red Cross Ready is a preparedness education curriculum for
adults designed to help people understand, prepare for, and
respond appropriately to disasters. It’s important to prepare
for possible disasters and other emergencies. Natural and
human-caused disasters can strike suddenly, at anytime and
anywhere. There are three actions everyone can take that can
help make a difference...Get a kit. Make a plan. Be informed.
Sharing Our Gifts with Ray Graham
Our Ray Graham day program is looking for volunteers to spend
an hour or two sharing their gifts with their clients. Can
you bake (above the cupcake level), teach simple carpentry
(fastening two boards together), talk about your culture,
etc.? You are welcome to share your hobbies and knowledge!
Please let the church office know, and we will share the list
of volunteers with Ray Graham, so they can work out a
schedule.
Altar Flower Donations
If you would like to donate an arrangement of flowers for the
altar, you are welcome to bring one in. Please let the
church office know by noon the Wednesday before, especially
if the flowers are in memory/honor of someone, so that they
may be acknowledged in the bulletin and announcements.
Sunday School
Please join us!
Most Sundays, Children begin the worship service in the
sanctuary with their family. Following the “Praying” segment,
the children will be invited up to the chancel steps for
conversation with the pastors. Then, the Sunday School
teacher will meet the children in the Narthex (the big room
outside the sanctuary) & walk them to their classroom.
They will be in the Trinity Room in the main hallway.
Activity Bags are available in the Narthex every Sunday.
Prayer Ministry
Our Prayer Chain is a group of caring people who believe in
the power of prayer. We are dedicated to praying for your
concerns and joys. Prayer requests will be shared with the
church’s prayer chain, honoring your confidentiality. If you are interested in being a part of the church’s
prayer chain ministry, please contact the church office.
If you would like to submit
prayers to the Prayer Chain of Joys and Concerns, please
contact the church office, text Pastor Dave with your
prayer requests or give him a note before worship service.
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
Cultural Shift Leadership Training
The Prairie Central District Shepherding Team is bringing
Rev. Jim Ozier back to Northern Illinois for Part Two of Culture Shift:
Cultivating Healthy Congregations, a
one-day experience that builds on the foundation of the
January 31st Zoom gathering viewable here, offering space for
reflection, discussion, and shared learning. Participants are
encouraged to attend and continue this important work of
helping our churches become healthier and more vital
together. The event is open to all church leaders. Join us
at Barrington UMC, on Sunday, May 3rd, from 2:00 pm to
5:30 pm. Registration will open later.
NIC Annual Conference Needs Volunteers
The 2026 Annual Conference is just around the corner (June 14th
– 16th), and we invite you to be part of what
makes this gathering welcoming and meaningful. We are seeking
volunteers to help provide hospitality to our guests and
assist with the many moving parts that help Annual Conference
run efficiently. We need volunteers to serve in a
variety of roles.
We need volunteers to serve in a variety of roles, including:
- Check-in volunteers
- Ushers
- Guides
- Information desk volunteers
- And more
Volunteer Requirements
- Volunteers must be at least 16
years old.
- Clergy & Lay Members of
Annual Conference (voting members) may
Volunteer only on Sunday before the 1:30 pm
Clergy/Laity Session.
Whether you are available for the entire
event, a full day, or just part of a day, we would love your
help. You may sign up for as many roles and time slots as you
would like, and no previous experience is necessary. Complete the Volunteer Form by May 22
(Register here).
NIC Annual Conference Will
Focus on Hope
Under the
theme “Practicing Hope,” clergy and elected lay members will
gather for NIC’s 187th Annual Conference session, June 14th – 16th, at the Renaissance
Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg. The theme invites
participants to explore how hope shapes ministry, mission,
and the future of the church. “Hope allows for newness.
Hope allows that God will call us forward. Hope allows us to
say yes to whatever call is placed on our lives,” said Bishop
Schwerin.
May Outreach
Offering - Bishops Appeal for Annual Converence
Our May Outreach will be supporting the
Bishop’s Appeal for the Annual Conference, focusing on the
construction of a high school in Tanzania, at a mission site
led by missionary and NIC clergy member Rev. Young Seon
(Christina) Kim. Rev. Kim and the people of Dar Es
Salaam completed a much-needed secondary school three years
ago. Now the mission is planning to build a high school,
which will help young people continue their education and
pursue a future they may never have thought possible. Northern
Illinois United Methodists can help empower these young
adults to achieve the education and callings they discern.
The building will have four classrooms, a well-organized
computer laboratory, separate dormitories for boys and girls,
a multipurpose hall, and guest rooms for volunteer teachers
and visitors. A basketball court and playgrounds with
seating will allow students and the community to gather
together.
"This high school is not just about buildings; it is
about raising a next generation of Christian leaders for
Tanzania and the kingdom of God," Rev. Kim says.
To learn more please visit Bishop’s Appeal: Education for the
Central Conferences - Northern Illinois Annual Conference.
Ways to donate to
the May 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.
West Suburban Food Pantry
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!!!
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Worship Attendance
If you watch the online
service, please email the church office at office@woodridgeumc.org and let us know that you joined us for
worship, so that we might record your attendance.
Prayer Requests for Worship
We are starting fresh with our list of Joys and
Concerns. Please text Pastor
Dave (224.600.0446) or give him a note before service
with your prayer request. You are also welcome to let the
office know during the week. Names will only stay on the
list for one month unless other arrangements are made. Make
certain that you have permission to share other’s information,
too. Thank you for
your flexibility as we make updates to our worship services.
(There have been requests that we include full
names and/or more detailed information for people on our list of
Joys & Concerns. Please remember our services are
broadcast on YouTube and are available to anyone who has internet
access. Details are shared with our Prayer Ministry Team on
Monday mornings. You are invited to join them in prayer and
share in this information by contacting the church office).
Offering Options
There are different options for getting your
offering to the church.
- Go to the website & click on the Giving tab at the top of the page or
go straight there with this link.
- Text 630.449.7121 with the amount
- Drop off in the gold mail slot next to the east
door of the church.
- Mail your offering to the church.
May 8th, 2026, Volume 16, Edition 19
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