Southwest Community Life Friends,
Looking for a place to make a difference in the life of a Willow family? Serving is a great way to be the hands and feet of Jesus to people in need. If you like working with your hands, there is an opportunity in Bartlett this Saturday. Below is a portion of a note from Anne Rand at Willow that describes the need.
On a beautiful day like today, it's hard to imagine people are still cleaning up from the devastating floods two weeks ago. But they are--and having had the opportunity to speak with one Willow family directly, I saw up close and personal how lost and overwhelmed they feel. The Bartlett family had 3 feet of water throughout their first floor destroying their kitchen, living room and all the appliances, furnace, etc. This Saturday, October 4 and possible additional days into the future, we could use people who are generally handy with installation of flooring, drywall and a host of other semi-skilled needs.
Bartlett Relief Efforts
Click the link above to sign up for Saturday or come for part of the day. Those who can serve other days, email Eric who is organizing additional times.
Are you applying your INFLUENCE in the lives of others? A great place to begin is in the Atrium at Willow Creek South Barrington after weekend services. Stop by the Bartlett/South Elgin sign and connect with others from the community. Help yourself to free coffee and donuts. More people are coming each week and great conversations take place.
Showing posts with label Weekend news. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Weekend news. Show all posts
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Friday, September 5, 2008
Weekend News
It is exciting to hear how many of you are taking specific steps to move forward on your spiritual journey. Classes @ Willow is a path many chose and the fall options begin next week. If you are ready for the challenge, register now. For those willing to expand your ability to come along side others in your group, sign up for “Call to Care” training on Saturday 9/20 or Wednesdays in November.
Recently, people have begun forming a variety of relational groups in their communities. Beginning the weekend of September 13 & 14 at South Barrington, following all services, people will be encouraged to connect with others from their area in the Atrium. After the service you attend, stop by our area in the Atrium and connect with people from the community.
Set aside the evening of October 16 for a free gift of time with Will Miller at Willow Creek. He is one of the speakers at the Group Life Conference and will offer a private session for Willow leaders. He is a unique individual with experiences that will serve you. For those who can attend the Group Life Conference, there is a special $ 67.00 rate for Willow . Register now using Priority Code WCCCA8 by September 9.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Weekend News
He executes justice for the orphan and the widow,
and shows His love for the alien by giving him food and clothing.
Deuteronomy 10:18
“Throughout history, God has called his people to care for orphans. With millions of orphans worldwide the task is great, but our God is greater still! He is looking for people who will love, care and advocate for a child without a forever family.
As a mother of two internationally adopted daughters, I’ve had the opportunity to witness first hand and learn about the plight of orphans. It has long been a desire of my heart to be involved in reaching out to these children by providing for them and showing them God’s love.
If you are interested in exploring a group that reaches out to orphans, I invite you to attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, August 19th at 7:00pm in downtown Bartlett. For more information or to R.S.V.P., please contact me, Dina Ackermann, at 630-213-3558 .”
and shows His love for the alien by giving him food and clothing.
Deuteronomy 10:18
“Throughout history, God has called his people to care for orphans. With millions of orphans worldwide the task is great, but our God is greater still! He is looking for people who will love, care and advocate for a child without a forever family.
As a mother of two internationally adopted daughters, I’ve had the opportunity to witness first hand and learn about the plight of orphans. It has long been a desire of my heart to be involved in reaching out to these children by providing for them and showing them God’s love.
If you are interested in exploring a group that reaches out to orphans, I invite you to attend an informational meeting on Tuesday, August 19th at 7:00pm in downtown Bartlett. For more information or to R.S.V.P., please contact me, Dina Ackermann, at 630-213-3558 .”
Friday, June 20, 2008
Community Weekend News
This Sunday afternoon, the lake will be a place where hundreds of people publicly declare their faith & trust in the gift of grace through Jesus’ blood shed for us on the cross. If you are ready to take the step, email us and join Kim, Kristen, & Ricardo being baptized by our Area Pastor. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the South West Communities tent. It will be a great time to celebrate baptism as a community.
Blitz Build projects at Elgin & Riverwoods begin Saturday and continue through next week. Please join your neighbors and friends from the South West Communities serving at these projects. Click here to sign up.
Blitz Build projects at Elgin & Riverwoods begin Saturday and continue through next week. Please join your neighbors and friends from the South West Communities serving at these projects. Click here to sign up.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
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! Saturday, May 17, 2008
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!
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!
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
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.
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.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Community Weekend News
Returning to my desk this afternoon from meetings, I stopped to thank God for each of you. Why today? It is a blessing to observe your servant’s hearts. You are leading groups, starting new relational gatherings, and helping others connect at local gatherings. Thanks for honoring God by using your gifts.
Last Saturday, 50 of you attended a Blitz Build information meeting and signed up to serve at local projects in June. Many are also reducing consumption and participating in the “solidarity challenge” as part of the Celebration of Hope this week. While this is significant, even greater is the fact that over 1000 of you have registered to serve this weekend packing food for Feed My Starving Children! This is incredible! It is humbling to serve with people who display the heart of God and respond to needs. If you have not registered, please do so now as we opened a few more serving opportunities allowing us to package even more food.
If some of you can arrive 30 minutes before your shift and assist with sign in, that will be a great help. Let Arne Ness, Bob Allen, or myself know at the site.
Partnering with you,
LaVerne Weber Area Pastor
Last Saturday, 50 of you attended a Blitz Build information meeting and signed up to serve at local projects in June. Many are also reducing consumption and participating in the “solidarity challenge” as part of the Celebration of Hope this week. While this is significant, even greater is the fact that over 1000 of you have registered to serve this weekend packing food for Feed My Starving Children! This is incredible! It is humbling to serve with people who display the heart of God and respond to needs. If you have not registered, please do so now as we opened a few more serving opportunities allowing us to package even more food.
If some of you can arrive 30 minutes before your shift and assist with sign in, that will be a great help. Let Arne Ness, Bob Allen, or myself know at the site.
Partnering with you,
LaVerne Weber Area Pastor
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