Community Weekend News

Celebrate Dads at DadFest as a community.Join our Area Pastor and others from South West Communities at Dad Fest 08. This year there will be a dedicated area for the SouthWest Communities. (Look for the tractors) If you have a classic or unique vehicle and would like to display it, let us know. To help manage display spaces in “our area” tell us which day(s) and the number of vehicles you will bring. God always shows up at Dad Fest and lives are significantly impacted. If you can help “greet people” in the area and are open to interesting conversations on a great summer weekend tell us. Reply here with DadFest thoughts and information.


Take a step on your spiritual journey by registering for classes now that will begin on June 18 at South Barrington.

Considering Baptism? If the Holy Spirit is prompting you, do not dismiss the “tug”. Signing up today & join others from the South West Communities. A celebration is being planned at the lake on Sunday June 22, 2008 and you are invited!

Thank you to all who participated in the Celebration of Hope!

HUNGER a Celebration of Hope 08
As of May 18, Willow volunteers has reached our goal of 3.5 million packed meals and collected $535,000 for COH. Way to go Creekers! Children of Zimbawe will be a little bit healthier thanks to the many volunteers that scooped, weighed and packed.
Celebration of Hope website.

Community Weekend News

This week we welcome 200 plus new Willow Creek readers living in the Bartlett HS Area to this page. In an interim, LaVerne Weber is serving as their Area Pastor. This will create an opportunity to develop a Bartlett Community unencumbered by high school boundaries which currently divide the town. Volunteers are stepping up to form a leadership team. If you lead a group or would like to be part of the Bartlett Community leadership contact Karen Berndt.

To help you stay informed, visit the South West Community Life Blog site. It will serve both the South Elgin/St Charles North/ Southwest Elgin & Bartlett Communities.
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Following services this weekend at Willow, Bill & Greg will provide an update on Community Life. Plan to stay a few minutes for this information and next steps.
Last week we mentioned keeping open May 31 for a gathering with Dallas Willard. That meeting has been postponed and will NOT occur as planned. Sorry for the change!

Mother's Day Weekend News

This weekend Nancy Beach will encourage mothers in her message. This is the weekend to bring your special offering from limiting consumption to pay for meals prepared for Feed My Starving Children.
Thanks to the help of 1900 volunteers from the Southwest Communities, 280,000 meals at the Elgin site, and 190,000 meals at the Streamwood site were prepared. It was a great experience and exciting to make a difference in lives of many children.

Mark your calendar and reserve Saturday May 31 for a special Community Life opportunity with Dallas Willard at Willow Creek. Details will follow next week. This will be a significant gathering to attend.

Housing construction is a tangible way to serve people in need. Willow’s Blitz Build provides a variety of opportunities at two locations in our area. They include skilled, unskilled, and support roles. For information about the St. Charles Riverwoods site, attend an informational meeting there on Sunday May 18 at 1:30 PM. Pizza will be provided.
For the Elgin site, contact Todd if you would like to serve on the Prayer Team, Snack Team, Clean Up team, Support Team, Hospitality Team, or Purchasing Team.