Friday, December 4, 2015






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Throughout the past few weeks, we have been collecting items for the Chicago Night Ministry, to assemble Christmas stockings benefiting the homeless and/or underprivileged.
If you have time Sunday, Dec. 6th, please come to worship, bring a few items for our stocking drive, and stay for our Advent craft activities during our fellowship time. We'll be making ornaments and assembling the stockings at this time.

Requested stocking stuffers (all items should be new):

Toothbrush/toothpaste (small size)                        Adult thermal socks
Small first aid kits ($.99 size)                                Small packs of tissue
Full size deodorant                                                 Lip balm
Hand cream                                                            Hand warmers
Pair of "magic glove"                                             Small memo pads/pens
Asst candy, chocolates, mints, gum                       Deck of cards

                                               Gift cards:
$25 cards for Target, Marshalls, Walmart
$10 cards for Walgreeens, CVS, Jewel-Osco, Marianos
$  5 cards for Mc Donald's, Subway, Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts

Hats, gloves, long underwear; warm, sturdy winter gear for teens and adults.
Dark colors and large men's sizes are preferred.

Financial contributions to the Holiday Celebration are always appreciated & will be used to fulfill specific needs such as buying transit passes. All donation are due by Dec.6th.           

    



 Pastor Linda will resume yoga class at
10:00 am Saturday, Dec 5th, 12th, and 19th, in the Rummage Room.
Each class will be 30 minutes. You don’t have to be experienced, just motivated!
Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes.





 District Advent Worship Sunday, December 13-Third Sunday of Advent  
at Glenview United Methodist Church, 727 Harlem Ave, Glenview IL 60025) 
  Theme: In Search of Hope  Fellowship 3:45 Worship 4:30-5:30
                Speaker: Rev Grace Imathiu  Senior Pastor Community UMC Naperville







 Pastor Linda will lead an Advent Book Study with a book entitled 
“SENT "
It is available for purchase for $12.
  Meetings will be held: Sun Nov 22 (after fellowship), Sat Dec 5, 11am-1pm, 
Sun Dec 13 (after fellowship)








On December 20th, following our regular worship service, there will be a brief service of loss and joy in the sanctuary.




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Candlelight Christmas Eve Service will be on Thursday, Dec. 24 at 3:00 pm. Beautiful music, candlelight and a time with the children with a goody bag! Please plan to attend!






CNW LEAD 2015, January 30, 2016, 8 am- 3:30 pm
at Glenview United Methodist Church, 727 Harlem Ave, Glenview IL 60025
Chicago Northwestern District (CNW) clergy and laity are invited to come and learn together new & effective ways to connect/reconnect with the whole community, develop and equip effective Jesus-like servant leaders, and reach new people at the CNW LEAD. Agenda includes Opening Worship, Vision Casting, 2 Morning Plenaries, and 2 Rounds of afternoon workshops.














MERRY CHRISTMAS 2015








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