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Remote controls, radios, clocks, children toys and now even in touchless faucets and keyboards; alkaline batteries (AA, AAA, C, D) have been and will continue to be commonplace in our society. The next time you’re using your remote control to change the channel, stop and think a little about how these batteries work. Using metals and chemical reactions, batteries convert chemical energy to electrical energy to provide power to our electronic devices. But where do these chemicals and metals come from? Where will they go when you’re done with them?

In recognition of Earth Day, the United Methodist Church has produced a video featuring stunning images of Nature along with the beautiful words of a prayer written by United Methodist Bishop Ken Carter when he was a pastor in North Carolina in 2005.

Q: Why would I want to Compose?

A: There are many good reasons to start composting. It is very beneficial from an agricultural and environmental standpoint. Most significant benefits are:

Sunday, May 3
9:30 and 11:00 a.m.

This May the Children’s Choirs present The Sailor’s Bible, a humorous musical, which includes the Bible stories of Noah and the Great Flood, Jonah and the Great Fish and Paul’s Shipwreck. You won’t want to miss it!

Sunday Morning, April 26
Parking Lot

In honor of Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 24), the Environmental Stewardship Work Area is giving away oak trees after each service. The trees will be given out by the entrance adjacent to the parking lot.

The Tiny Home Movement – Is Your McMansion Worth it?
While I think it’s unlikely that many of our members are in the market for a Tiny Home – generally agreed to be a residence of 400 ft2 or less – I do think that many of us are considering whether we could at least downsize, simplify and lead lives more aligned with a reduced carbon footprint and respect for the finite nature of water, building materials, energy as well as the impact of our consumption on so many species on our planet. In fact, our buildings in the US contribute nearly 40% of our carbon dioxide output.

Join us this Sunday as the Environmental Stewardship Work Area (ESWA) hosts Environmental Stewardship Sunday. During all three services, work area members will be delivering the message of “Christian Earthkeepers.” 

The ESWA will also host displays in the parlor before and after the 9:30 & 11:00 services including: 

Sunday, April 19
9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Worship Services

Dear Church Family,

As we anticipate trees quietly beginning to blossom and flowers stretching towards the emerging sun, we are reminded that Easter will soon be here. On Sunday, April 5, we will worship with full hearts, proclaiming to the world that “Christ is alive!”

We are excited that our Bishop, Sally Dyck, will be our guest preacher for all three services on Sunday, March 15.

Bishop Dyck, ordained in 1981, was consecrated a bishop in 2004 and assigned to lead the Minnesota Area of the Church beginning in September of that year. She was reassigned to the Northern Illinois Conference beginning September 1, 2012.

The Chancel Choir Rehearsal for Thursday, February 26 has been cancelled.

Power Up! Living in the Spirit is not just learning about, but more learning how — how to live as a follower of Jesus Christ powered up by the Holy Spirit! This church camp curriculum offers a wonder-filled opportunity for campers: