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Jeff Wasilevich and Debbie Rissing, members of our congregation and Volunteers in Mission at Mision’ Fronteras on the Peru/Boliva border in the Lake Titicaca region high in the Andes Mountains, have given a beautiful woven cloth, an aguayo, as a gift of appreciation to DG-FUMC, the Missions Work area, the Board of Gifts & Bequests and the individuals who support the work of Mision’ Fronteras.  The aguayo was presented at worship services on March 24, by Pastors Greta and Jim McDonald and Missions Work Area chair, Jean Krusinski.

The 42nd Annual Chapel Choir Tour is on its way to New Orleans.

While it’s daunting to consider the global environmental challenges that we face, all of us can steward our little piece of land with some forethought and responsible decisions. From the plantings we choose to the hardscapes we create, nearly every decision we make about our property and landscape impacts our environmental footprint.

Easter Offering

On Sunday, March 31, we will worship with full hearts, proclaiming to the world that “Christ is alive!”  Easter is a wondrous celebration of Christ’s Resurrection and the promise of eternal life. And it is a time to remember that Jesus came to heal and provide hope to all.

Palm Sunday

Sunday, March 24
8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 AM services

Maundy Thursday

Thursday, March 28
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Come and Go Communion

Below are the Church Camp Counselor applications for the 2013 Camp season! Please complete the application and turn it in to the church office.

The Foundations Class is currently engaged in a study based on the book by N.T.

We’re starting a 40’s/50’s group for individuals who are interested in socializing with people from church. We’ll be getting together in casual settings that will consist primarily of people’s homes. All you’ll need to do is bring yourself, your spouse, or a friend, and an appetizer and beverage to share with the group.

Our first gathering will take place at 7:00 pm on Saturday, March 16, in the home of Lenore and Mark Pitstick. Please call Lenore Pitstick at 630.527.9717 or Dana Murphy at 630.964.5822 for details or to RSVP.

As Americans have gotten better at recycling over the past few decades many forget that recycling is just one of the steps in the sequential “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” process to try to minimize our impact on the Earth. In 2008, the recycling rate reached an all-time high of 33.2% for Americans (per data from 2010). This is great as recycling rates overall have risen steadily since the 1960’s.

There are envelopes in the pews to be used for ordering Easter Flowers. If you would like to purchase a plant, please fill out the information on the front of the envelope and enclose a check. You may indicate on the envelope if you would like the flowers in memory of someone or in honor of someone. Place your order in the offering plate on Sunday or bring it to the church office.

Easter flower options are:

Easter Lilies - $15.00 per plant
Tulips - $12.00 per plant
Azaleas - $18.00 per plant
Window Box - Multiple Plants - $35.00 per box

You may also order your Easter flowers here via Paypal. The price will include an additional $2.00 for the Paypal service charge. If you choose to order via Paypal and would like your Easter flowers in memory or honor of someone please send that information to Sharon in the office.

ALL ORDERS ARE DUE BY MARCH 24.

Join us as we raise money for Feed My Starving Children in the annual Free Throw Shooting Contest on Saturday, March 16th from 1:30-3:00PM. $10 gets you 10 attempts!

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