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The Messenger
OCTOBER 2015
Issue 146
First United Methodist Church of Des Plaines
668 Graceland Ave.
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 827-5561
www.fumcdp.org
Office Hours:
Monday—Friday
9:30am—5:30pm
What’s Inside:
Pastor’s Letter
2
Announcements
3
Bessie’s Table
4
Trustee’s News
4
Finance News
5
Worship News
6
Missions News
7
Education News
8
FUMC Good News 9
Caring Ministry
10
October Calendar 11
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Wednesday Bible Study — 10:00a.m. and 6:30p.m.

October 18: Laity Sunday Worship
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October 25: Silent Auction & Luncheon
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October 31: ‘Rule of Christ’ Workshop — 9:00a.m.
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November 1: All Saints Day Worship
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November14: Annual Charge Conference — 2:00p.m.
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November 15: Consecration Sunday Worship
Developing a Spirit of Generosity
in Your Church —Part II
“Nonprofits and churches only have one thing to sell--changed lives.
When they do it well, they are supported,
but when they do not do it well, they go out of business.”
-Not Your Parents Offering Plate: A New Vision for Financial Stewardship, J. Clif Christopher
Our October newsletter is a continuation of my learnings from The
Northern Illinois United Methodist Foundation training on Visionary
Stewardship. Again, it was one of the best and most informative sessions
offered by the Foundation. I came away inspired and challenged to bring
back to First UMC - Des Plaines this good news. I remain committed to
this task, and as we enter into our Stewardship Campaign for 2016, it is
more critical than ever.
As stated last month, unfortunately, the church’s stewardship
commitment is often driven by our need, instead of our mission and
vision. Thus, I asked that we take the time to look at our mission and
vision statement with one thing in mind. Does it tell others what drives
the ministry of this church? What are we doing to change lives in our
community and the world?
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Since October is the beginning of our 2016
Stewardship Campaign, and you are invited to
give generously to the mission of First UMC-Des
Plaines, I want to introduce the second step to
Developing a Spirit of Generosity in Your Church.
According to Dr. Michael Vilardo, the speaker of
the training mentioned above, the second step is
to state clearly your case for ministry. In other
words, we must ask the question of Why? Why do
ministry—is the compelling reason for the
church’s existence. Vilardo states that at this
junction, we must create a document that makes
a compelling case for the church’s existence. We
must be able to articulate with clarity where we
are going. It is my belief that this will not only
create a spirit of generosity, it will also increase
attendance and the membership of the church.
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Urgency is the opportunity to act now
to change lives. As we work to develop our case
for ministry in this community, let us remember
ministry is about helping not getting. A spirit of
generosity flows from knowing that our giving is
changing lives. Our identity (Why this church),
our mission (ministries we extend), our perceived
urgency (now is the time) and our vision (to
change lives) will lead to a spirit of generosity;
this holds true in any community, be it a wealthy
or poor community.
Again, it is important that as we plan for
the future of the church we keep in mind the
words of J. Clif Christopher from Not Your
Parents Offering Plate: A New Vision for Financial
Stewardship,
“Please hear me when I say that you are not in
business to balance budgets or manage money.
You are in business to change lives for the sake of
the gospel of Jesus Christ__that is it.”11
According to Michael Vilardo to help us
answer the question, why do we existence; we
need to answer the following questions. Why was
Clearly, our Stewardship Program, is not
this church originally planted in Des Plaines?
merely the business of the finance committee.
What are our milestones? What are our
Instead, every member of the church is called to
challenges? Dr. Vilardo suggests that it is critical
work diligently with our finance committee and
that we keep before us the following:
church leadership team to create this spirit of
 A brief history of the church
Generosity. Our stewardship starts with our
attitude about God’s faithfulness and generosity
 An expression of the mission
towards each one of us. The way we serve and
 Vision and priorities
how we give to support our church is our witness
to how we see God at work in our personal and
 A description of the perceived challenges,
shared lives.
needs or opportunities

The proposed ministry solutions to the
Challenges, Needs or Opportunities

Cost associated with the ministry Solutions
and Plans for Raising the Needed Funding
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A closing statement that focuses on the
Primary areas of ministry benefit and the
urgency of addressing the Challenges at this
time.
We must be clear that our “Case for
Ministry” is not the same as the “State of the
Church.” A case for Ministry engages members
with the urgency to act. Michael Vilardo warns
that urgency is not the same as desperation.
Remember: the one who sows sparingly will
also reap sparingly, and the one who sows
bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each
of you must give as you have made up your
mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion,
for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is
able to provide you with every blessing in
abundance, so that by always having
enough of everything, you may share
abundantly in every good work.
(2 Corinthians 9:6-8)
Pastor Irene Taylor
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BIBLE STUDY WITH PASTOR IRENE TAYLOR
EVERY WEDNESDAY — 10:00A.M. AND 6:30P.M.
Topic: “Why?; Making Sense of Gods Will” using Adam Hamilton’s book.
*Please contact the office if you would like to join
this discussion based class. All are welcome!

ANNUAL CHARGE CONFERENCE — SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Staff Parish Meeting—1:30p.m.
Church Conference—2:00p.m.
Our District Superintendent will be leading this important meeting, don’t miss it! All
Committee forms are due to the office by Wed, November 4.

‘RULE
OF CHRIST’ TRAINING — SAT, OCTOBER 31, 9AM—11AM
Rev. Norval Brown will be facilitating this important training that will be held at First United
Methodist Church of Des Plaines. This workshop was designed to create healthy steps in
dealing with concerns and issues. It also fosters direct, open, conversation in a congregation
and teaches how to have discussion designed to maximize every member’s contribution and
ideas, all while being solution based. All members are encouraged to attend.

MANNA GIFT CARD ORDERS
DUE
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11
Need gift cards? Order them through Manna and a portion will go to the church,
you pay face value of the gift card, not a cent more! Over 300+ merchants to choose
from. Order forms found on the bulletin board in the main hall. Please give
completed order forms to Laura Miller, mailbox #55. Gift Cards will be distributed
the third Sunday of the month.

CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING — SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 11:30A.M.
Join us in Fellowship Hall after Worship for a round table church council meeting.

2015 HOLIDAY WREATH SALE — ORDERS
DUE BY
NOVEMBER 1
— Beautifully Decorated Balsam Wreaths (Variety of sizes)
24”—$20
30”—$25
36” —$30
48”—$40
— 25 Feet Wired Garland/Roping — $25
All orders due by Sun, November 1. Please make checks payable to the First
United Methodist Church of Des Plaines. Wreaths will be available on Sat,
November 28 from 12:00 – 3:00 and after Worship on Sun, November 29. If
you have any questions please contact Linda Trinite or Laura Miller.
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BESSIE’S TABLE NEWS
but there's a lot of hugging and cheek pecks
when people arrive and a constant flow of
baby pictures being shared. Its like having
your extended family over for dinner. St. H
usually cooks for Bessie's once a month and
we are so proud and happy to have them as
part of our team.
Special thanks to John Hardy who has
been picking up donations from GFS in
Niles on Sunday afternoons and allowing
me (Cheryl) to have some time with friends
and family on the weekends. John claims to
be retired but I haven't seen any signs of
him slowing down. Thank you to our cooks,
Anne Hardy, John Hardy, Paul Solarz and
Paul's mom Sandy for their culinary skills
and endless peeling, chopping and mashing.
We are looking forward to greeting
our volunteers in October and feeding our
guests like no other soup kitchen can! When
God said "Feed the People" we pulled out all
the stops.
Best wishes and all of God's blessings,
Cheryl C. Burke, Director
Becky Golchert, Volunteer Coordinator
September has been an eventful
month at Bessie's Table! Students from
“AIM High” volunteered from Maine South
High school on Sept.14th, followed by Target
Employees on the 21st and St Haralambos on
Sept. 28th. All of our volunteers did amazing
work and Saint Haralambos (or St H as we
like to call them) prepared a delicious Greek
chicken dinner for our guests.
In case you are wondering, St. Haralambos
Church is located on Caldwell Ave. in Niles.
Saint H is a Greek Orthodox church, and
most of their volunteers speak Greek in
addition to English. Its always fun to listen
to the volunteers from St. H greet one
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another. I have no idea what they are saying
BOARD OF TRUSTEES NEWS
Chair: Don Trinite
Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 13 — 6:30pm

A huge thank you to our hardworking members of the Board of Trustees.
Their dedication to keeping our building/property maintained is very appreciated!!

Chuck Fabian recently cleaned downspouts and gutters around the church.

All fire extinguishers were serviced/replaced in the building.

Mike Duce updated all bathrooms with new paper towel and toilet paper dispensers.
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Don Ankeny and Chuck Fabian have been working on painting the second floor ceiling.
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Chuck Fabian cleaned and caulked all windows in sanctuary and around the church.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE NEWS
Chair: Burke Oehrlein
Next Meeting: Tues, October 20 — 7:00pm
Gifts given to God through
The First United Methodist Church
8 Months Ended August 31, 2015
Budget
Offerings
$153,372
Expenses
153,372
Apportionment 18,744
Net
Actual
$134,776
148,189
12,000
Variance
$(18,596)
5,183
6,744
$(13,413)
Month of August, 2015
Budget
Offerings
$19,172
Expenses
19,172
Apportionment 2,343
Net

Actual
$13,817
19,499
1,500
Variance
$(5,355)
(328)
843
$(5,682)
ROOF & BUILDING
REPAIR CAMPAIGN
August 1, 2015 — July 31, 2018
PLEDGES TO DATE: $130,000
GOAL: $200,000
It is not too late to turn in your pledge
cards to the office, extra pledge cards and
envelopes can be found in the narthex and
office.
If you do not wish to pledge to this fund,
donations of any amount are always
welcome and very helpful. Our beloved
building is in urgent need of structural
repair and we need our entire congregation
to join together to raise the funds needed.
If you have any questions or concerns,
please contact Bill Knopf, or Burke Oehrlein.
2016 STEWARDSHIP PLEDGE CAMPAIGN
“DEVELOPING A SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY”
2016 Pledge Campaign letters for the church Operating Fund will be
mailed out soon to all members. The mailing will include a pledge
card, as well as a return envelope.
Please return all pledge cards to the church office via mail, or bring
to church with you on Consecration Sunday — November 15th.
KNOW YOUR CHURCH HISTORY
How well do you know your church history? Here are the answers from last month!
1. The Des Plaines Methodist Church was founded by the Circuit Riders and had its beginning as a
METHODIST CLASS before Illinois became a state or before there was a Rock River Conference.
2. The first church building was built in 1888 and was located at LEE STREET, PARK PLACE and
JEFFERSON STREET.
3. The old Lee Street Methodist Church was built in what year — 1871.
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Chair: Linda Trinite
Next Meeting: October 5 — 7:15pm
OCTOBER COMMUNION OFFERING
The Communion offering for October will be designated for World
Communion Sunday. The money collected will make education and
vocational studies possible for students around the world to help
them become the world-changers God created them to be.
*Special World Communion Envelopes available in Narthex.

LIFT HIGH
THE CROSS: LAITY SUNDAY WORSHIP — OCTOBER 18
Join us as we celebrate the ministry of the laity, knowing full well that without the
servant leadership of the laity from the beginning, we would not be The United
Methodist Church in the present. It is through unity in ministry, clergy and laity
serving in partnership, the United Methodist Church will continue to lift high the
cross, reaching out in ministry to the whole world.

‘MISSIONS
IN ACTION’ WORSHIP — SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25
Linda Priest, a past board member of the Midwest Distribution Center in Chatham, IL will give the
message at the October 25 service. She will talk about all the good things that go on at the
MMDC and how we as a congregation can help with the center’s mission of “To compassionately
help God’s people in need locally, nationally, and around the world, and to offer a center to fulfill
the call for service to our neighbors in Christ’s name”.
After worship, come down to Fellowship Hall for a delicious comfort meal as you bid on many
exciting baskets and items at the Mission Commission’s Annual Silent Auction. All proceeds
raised from the auction will be delivered to the MMDC on the Nov. 9 mini-mission trip. There
will be items to bid on for all ages and fun for all. Bring your friends & family, all are welcome!

ALL SAINTS DAY WORSHIP — SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1
This is a time when we have traditionally remembered members of our faith family
who have passed away during the year. It has been our tradition for a single bell toll
after the reading of each name. This has become a special way for our congregation
to remember those who have passed from this life and have gone on to be with our
Lord in eternal life. *Please notify Jeanette by October 28 if you have a loved one
you would like remembered at this special service. Their name will be included in the bulletin.

VETERANS DAY WORSHIP — SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8
On this day we will recognize and celebrate all who have, or are currently, serving in any
branch of military. *Please notify Jeanette if you would like to add a Veterans name to be
recognized at this special service.
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MISSION COMMISSION NEWS
Next Meeting(s): Thurs, October 8 — 6:30p.m. and Tues, October 20 — 6:30p.m.
LUNCHEON & SILENT AUCTION
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25
Come join us as we raise funds for the Midwest Distribution Center in Fellowship Hall immediately
after Worship on October 25. There will be a presentation during Worship about the MMDC from a
special guest speaker: Linda Priest, a past board member of the MMDC. Feast on a free meal of roast
pork, mashed potatoes and applesauce while you join in the fun of, not only a silent auction, but a
live auction as well.
There will be OVER 30 gift baskets to bid on filled with a variety of items for ALL ages.
A few baskets you can look forward to bidding on include:
- “Chicago” Basket: 4 Shedd Aquarium Tickets, etc.
- “Des Plaines” Basket: Gift Cards to local restaurants
- “Wolves” Basket: 8 tickets for a suite at a Wolves Game including pizza and drinks.
- “Bears” Basket: Autographed Bears picture, game-day essentials, etc.
- “Panera” Basket: 1 YEAR of bagels and cream cheese weekly from Panera Bread.
- MANY, MANY MORE!!!!
This is one event that you will not want to miss! Bring your friends and family—all are welcome!!
MINI-MISSION TRIP OPPORTUNITY: November 8—9th
Depart noon Sunday November 8th – Return approximately 7pm Monday November 9th
Have you always wanted to go on a mission trip, but couldn’t get away? Maybe you were afraid the
work was too hard or you couldn’t take the heat? Here is a mission opportunity you won’t want to
miss!! Join us as we travel to the Midwest Distribution Center in Chatham, Illinois!
The Plan: After worship and a small lunch on Sunday, Nov. 8th we will car pool to Springfield and
enjoy the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum .
- Dinner full of Fellowship, Fun and Devotions
- Work 8:30am – 4pm at the Midwest Distribution Center on one of
several projects available; UMCOR kits, MMDC specific kits, organizing
donations, bicycle repair, sewing machine repair, wood desk assembly,
and a number of others. There are many opportunities to be a part of
the mission at MMDC!
Cost: $100 per person based on double occupancy occupancy at Baymont Suites or similar.
To save your spot please return a completed application (available in the church office) with $65
deposit* to Laura Miller or Linda Trinite.
*$65 deposit can be deducted by Allstate or Soldier Field event earnings.
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EDUCATION COMMISSION NEWS
Chair: Karen Boesche
Next Meeting: Tues, October 6 —7:00pm
BRING A FRIEND WITH YOU TO CHURCH!
All children and young adults will be able to choose a gift card
of your choice if you bring a friend with you to church! Please
contact Laura Miller or Karen Boesche to choose a gift card.

BIZARRE BAZAAR — SAT, DECEMBER 5
The Youth Mission Team will be sponsoring our 7th Annual
Bizarre Bazaar. We are now accepting applications from vendors
and crafters now. Keep this date free on your calendar to stop by
the church and do some Christmas shopping!

Thank you for all that attended the NIC
Cross-Cultural Workshop event in
September. Here is a photo of Rev. Irene
Taylor, Brenda Murphy, Anne Holmberg,
and Jeanne Fordham from the event.
“Pinwheels for Peace”
representing
International Peace
Day on September 21.
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GOOD NEWS FROM ‘GRACIE’ THE MOUSE
 A SCARECROW’s moved into our church! Have you seen him at the top of
the stairs as you come in the west door? With the Bible in his lap and a
devotional in his pocket, he comple- ments the scarecrow on the bulletin board
nearby, who holds books entitled Patience, Kindness, Self Control, Gentleness,
Sunday
Worship
Times
Love, Joy, Peace,
Faithfulness,
Goodness. Both KAREN BOESCHE creations, they
proclaim
NO
EXCUSES!
EXERCISE
DAILY WITH GOD! -- and remind each of us,
9:00am – Youth & Adult Sunday School
can– do
everything
throughin
Christ,
who gives me strength.” – Philippians 4:13.
10:00 “Iam
Blended
Worship
Sanctuary
th
 On RALLY11:00
DAY, Sept.
, we came
together and
celebrated in a big way: everyone in church was
am –13 Nuevo
Amanacer
Worship
given a new DEVOTIONAL to read.
Adults’ ones,
OUR DAILY
BREAD, are just like the one my
September
Worship
Schedule
scarecrow pal has in his pocket. Younger kids’ devotionals are: NIV ADVENTURE BIBLE BOOK OF
DEVOTIONS FOR EARLY READERS, and, 356 DAYS TO KNOWING GOD FOR GUYS, or, 365
DAYS TO KNOWING GOD FOR GIRLS. High schoolers’ is titled ONE GOD, ONE PLAN, ONE
LIFE: A 365 STUDENT DEVOTIONAL, by Max Lucado. Kids who received one (or soon will)
include: MONROE, LOGAN and CLARK LAY, TOBY, LEO and ROB JUAREZ, TYLER and
COLIN HARDY, ARRIELLE HARDY, TYLER AND EVAN GOYTIA, LETHRESE and LEVIN
ROSETE, JULIA BOESCHE, LIBBY EDMONDSON, ALLIE TWOREK, JACOB HARTNESS, MATT
EDMONDSON, and JOE HOLMBERG. (If you were missed, look in the literature box near the
bulletin board or ask in the church office.) PASTOR IRENE TAYLOR prepared a welcoming,
inclusive RALLY DAY SERVICE, and what a tasty LUNCHEON we were treated to, after worship!
 I could be very round from church luncheons, but, I get lots of exercise at FUMC, sliding down stair
railings, climbing on the DONATIONS (all kinds!) in the METAL MINISTRY BOX downstairs
(thanks, LAURA MILLER, for that idea), and skating on MIKE DUCE and CHUCK FABIAN’s
freshly CLEANED, STRIPPED, and POLISHED TILE FLOOR in the dining area. JACKIE POFAHL
says that tile dates to the 1950s! I loved scampering among colorful pinwheels turning and
sparkling on the church’s front lawn Sept. 20th week; the LAY BROTHERS planted them there.
Made for the PINWHEELS FOR PEACE PROJECT (Google that for more information), they
commemorate the annual INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE, Sept. 21st. Thanks, pinwheel crafters
and planters! I skip through the RED GERANIUMS planted at Pentecost, MARIGOLDS and new
HOSTAS on the north side of the building, and over fresh MULCH. The hosta flowers are so
fragrant! MARION PUGH provided the hostas, and CHUCK and CHAD FABIAN mulched our
plantings, I was told. Thank you! FUMC looks so fine. After exercising, I enjoy the view from the
comfy wooden seat under the big tree out front. Leaves rustle in the breeze, flowers nod, shady
trees and pretty shrubs surround, sometimes birds alight on the lawn and chirp softly. Come and
sit, too! Let your thoughts drift, treat your senses, thank God and our gardeners, and relax in
FUMC’s own MEDITATIVE GARDEN.
 Of many joys September brought, a few: FUMC welcomed NEW MEMBERS GEORGE, TAMMY
and ALLISON TOMMASI; BILL KNOPF and DAVE DUNCAN are RECOVERING after surgeries;
ESTHER and JOE ESTELA introduced their newborn son LORENZO to delighted churchgoers.
Some sorrows, as well: ROBERT WEBER, in church just weeks ago, passed away August 31st.
Robert’s wife JAN and family and many more celebrated Robert’s life at a very personal, meaningful
memorial service and luncheon, Sept. 5th, at FUMC. “God’s house was packed,” PASTOR IRENE
observed. Please reach out to NANCY, CHAD and CHRIS KINCHELOE as Nancy’s dad CARL
SATTELBERG has died, and to KAREN and JIM GAPINSKI, who lost their son, ED NEWTON.
Looking forward, if you have news to share, e-mail me, Gracie, at: [email protected].
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Dear Friends,
Thank you for arranging the Reception after Roberts Memorial Service. I know it was a
busy, busy weekend for you. It was all so nice. Many people complimented me on what a
lovely church we had and how friendly everyone was. I did feel so surrounded by family,
friends that it was a day of joy celebrating the life of a wonderful man. It was so nice to have
the Reception Committee in place could use the church instead of going somewhere else.
Sincerely, Jan Weber
I would like to thank all of the congregation for their cards, best wishes and
prayers for my successful surgery and healing process afterwards. I would also like to
thank Pastor Irene for her visits and prayers. The surgery and recovery has been
much better than the first time. Thanks be to God.
Bill Knopf
We welcome the Tommasi Family;
George, Tammy, and Allison,
to our Church Family!
A BOOK REVIEW — By Harolyn Thogersen
‘THE DORITO EFFECT: THE SURPRISING NEW TRUTH ABOUT FOOD AND FLAVOR’
by Mark Schatzker.
New York: Simon & Schuster, c2015. 259 p. hardcover.
If you’re eating all the ‘right things’ but are in a food coma after consumption, if you feel guilty and
unhappy instead of pleasantly satisfied after eating, if you are growing larger, heavier, sick or sicker,
take another look at that food. What’s in it, really? What’s been added? What seems to be missing?
Schatzker says, food producers have altered plants and animals we consume in order to make them
grow larger, faster (or slower), prettier, etc., but, our food is bland! Nutritional value and flavor have
been lost, along with compounds that promote satiety – the signal that further consumption will result
in toxicity. Added flavorings and complicated preparations make bland foods tastier, but they stifle
restraint, causing us to overeat.
How did this happen? In part, through good intentions, inspirations and ignorance, all of which have
adversely affected our food supply. Plants and animals we breed for food have no choice in the
matter, but we do, and Schatzker makes a compelling case for intentionally choosing wholesome
foods. Imagine chicken that takes “gold in the chicken flavor Olympics,” (p. 196), a tomato so
delectable, it emits a ‘tomatoey plume’ when unwrapped (p. 193), a potato so beautiful that “it looks
like an egg yolk with a suntan,” (p. 181), and arugula “potent enough to make you aware of sinus
passages you didn’t know you had.” (p. 188).
OCTOBER 2015
*See Full Calendar on our Website — www.fumcdp.org
Sun
4
9am- Sun. School
10:00am– World
Communion
Sunday Worship
Mon
5
Tue
6
4—8:15pm
5:30pm
Bessie’s Table Piano Lessons
7:15pm
11am– Nuevo
Amanacer Worship Worship
Comm. Mtg
10am– Worship
5:30pm
Bessie’s Table 4—8:15pm
Piano Lessons
13
11am– Nuevo
Amanacer Worship 7:15pm
SPRC
11:30am– Church Meeting
Council Meeting
6:30pm
Trustee’s
Meeting
18
9am- Sun. School
26
8 9:30—1:45
Mom’s Day
Out Program
6:30pm
Missions
Comm. Mtg
Fri
10
9:30—1:45
Mom’s Day
Out
1—4pm
Esther
Estela Baby
Shower in
Fellowship
Hall
4—8:15pm
7:30pm
Piano
Choir Practice Lessons
14
15
16
17
10:00am
Bible Study
9:30—1:45
Mom’s Day
Out Program
9:30—1:45
Mom’s Day
Out
Hispanic
4—8:15pm
Piano Lessons
20
21
22
4—8:15pm
Piano Lessons
10:00am
Bible Study
9:30—1:45
Mom’s Day
Out Program
27
Sat
9
6:30pm
Bible Study
4—8:15pm
5:30pm
10am– MISSIONS
Piano Lessons
SUNDAY WORSHIP Bessie’s Table
11:30am–
SILENT AUCTION
& LUNCHEON!!
Thu
4—8:15pm
Piano Lessons 4—8:15pm
7:30pm
Piano
Choir Practice Lessons
5:30pm
Bessie’s Table 6:30pm
Missions Comm.
7:00pm
Meeting
Nominations
11am– Nuevo
Comm. Mtg 7:00pm
Amanacer Worship
Finance Mtg
25
9am- Sun. School
10:00am
Bible Study
7:00pm
Education
6:30pm
Comm. Meeting Bible Study
12
10am– Laity
Sunday Worship
*Anne Holmberg
preaching
7
4—8:15pm
Piano Lessons
11
9am- Sun. School
19 12:00pm
Martha’s
Circle Mtg
Wed
4—8:15pm
Piano Lessons
6:30pm
Bible Study
28
10:00am
Bible Study
4—8:15pm
Piano Lessons
7:00pm
6:30pm
Outreach
Comm. Meeting Bible Study
23
9:30—1:45
Mom’s Day
Out
“Kermes”
Celebration
24
4—8:15pm
Piano Lessons 4—8:15pm
Piano
7:30pm
Lessons
Choir Practice
29
9:30—1:45
Mom’s Day
Out Program
30
9:30—1:45
Mom’s Day
Out
4—8:15pm
Piano Lessons 4—8:15pm
Piano
7:30pm
Choir Practice Lessons
31
9—11am
‘Rule of
Christ’
Training
Workshop
Phone: (847) 827-5561
Web: www.fumcdp.org
First United Methodist Church
668 Graceland Avenue
Des Plaines, IL 60016
First United Methodist Church
668 Graceland Avenue
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Phone: (847) 827-5561
Web: www.fumcdp.org
Email: [email protected]
Join us on Sundays!
9a.m. — Sunday School
Children, Youth & Adult Classes
10a.m. — Traditional Worship
Nursery Care Available
11a.m. — Nuevo Amanacer Worship