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Chapel Choir Home Concerts

Submitted by Alison Murphy on

Chapel Choir Tour Home Concerts
Sunday, June 22
9:30 a.m. Worship Service
4:00 p.m. Concert

Please join us this Sunday as we welcome home the Chapel Choir from the 2014 Choir Tour at one of these two home concerts. Please note the 9:30 service takes the place of both the 8:30 and 10:00 morning services.

Advantages for Purchasing Local Produce Year Round

Submitted by Tom Roose on

Various local produce is alive and well and available during a large portion of the year here in Illinois. Most of the local produce that is available in one given month is typically available for a period of three to four months following. For example, local produce that is available in April is also available in May and June, and so forth.

DGFUMC Recognition Scholarship

Submitted by Alison Murphy on

Each year DGFUMC recognizes college students who have been important leaders in the life of our church and who have completed at least one year of college with scholarships.

Students interested in applying for the scholarship may fill out an application (available below and in the church office) and return it to the office by June 30. Recipients will be announced in July and honored at a special worship service on August 7.

The Green Tomato and the "American Diet"

Submitted by Tom Roose on

Environmental StewardshipThe typical American diet is high in refined grains, added sugars and fat. This has contributed to an increased risk of chronic illnesses such as cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes.

Meat and poultry are major sources of saturated fat, which raises cholesterol levels and increases the risk of heart disease. The fat increases the buildup of plaque in veins, which stresses the heart as it has to work harder to circulate blood. When eventually blood cannot flow through damaged veins, bypass surgery is needed to bypass those veins.

Sweets and soda have become two of the top five sources of calories in the American diet. Decreasing the intake of these two foods, along with exercise, can help individuals maintain healthier weights.

Why You Should Buy Local Food

Submitted by Tom Roose on

Environmental StewardshipFood grown locally was probably picked within the last day or two. It’s crisp, sweet and loaded with flavor. Locally grown food, purchased soon after harvest, retains its nutrients. Local food is not genetically modified food. Local farmers do not have access to genetically modified seed, and most farmers would not use genetically modified seed if they could. You can feel good knowing when you buy local food it is produced the old fashioned way as nature intended.

Spring Tornadoes

Submitted by dgfumc on

Spring tornadoesAs you know, several communities, particularly in Oklahoma and Arkansas were hit by devastating tornadoes last weekend and are in need of our prayers. As with all such disasters, UMCOR is on the scene responding to those in need.