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Don’t forget that on Sunday, March 13, clocks move forward an hour.

Recently 36 retired United Methodist bishops released a statement calling on The United Methodist Church to remove its ban on homosexual clergy. “Once upon a time, it wasn’t there, and it doesn’t have to be there,” said Bishop Don Ott.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Lenten Devotional. It is an inspiring piece. If you did not receive your devotional last Sunday during church services, please come to the church office to pick one up.

For more information concerning the upcoming trial of Amy DeLong and to view other videos supporting her, please visit the Love on Trial website.

We are excited to announce that we plan to send a delegation from our church to visit the women of UPAVIM in Guatemala City this summer. The visit will take place from July 6th through the 14th. Ray and Ina Osborn, who participated in the 2008 delegation, will be leading the group and we hope to encourage anyone who is interested in developing our relationship with these remarkable women to join us.

Even if you haven’t taken part in the evening Bible studies so far, you’re invited to try them out just during Lent!

The Wednesday evening study will be taking a look at Jesus’ life, teachings, miracles, death and resurrection, and what it means to follow him today. The Lenten focus will begin March 16, and continue on March 23, 30, April 6 and 13, from 6:30-7:30 each evening.

Well, the Packers may have won the Super Bowl, but the Steelers won the Souper Bowl!!

• Packers: $326.48
• Steelers: $357.17
• Total Donation: $683.65

Thanks to everyone who donated! Go Bears!!

Just a reminder: If you ordered a Valentine's Day Cake from the Youth Fundraiser, cakes will be available for pick up on Sunday in the parlor from 9am - 12:30pm.

We are looking for some volunteers to help bring a couple who are no longer driving to the 11AM church services on Sundays. The couple live near Maple and I-355. Please contact the church office (630.968.7120) for more information if you would be able to assist.

A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who helped with PADS on February 1-2! Because of your generosity we were able to have the shelter open from 3PM Tues-12PM Wed and keep PADS clients safe during the storm.

THANK YOU!!

Have you been considering joining our church? We will give you the opportunity to unite with First United Methodist Church, Downers Grove on Sunday, March 13 during the 11:00AM worship service.

Prior to that a Prospective New Member Class will be held at the 1108 Maple Ave. parsonage on Sunday, March 6. We will gather at 6:30PM for an opportunity to get acquainted and a chance to learn about the United Methodist Church and to ask questions. Babysitting will be provided upon request.