Seasonal Activities
January 27, 2010
Lent and Small Groups
Lent 2010 begins on Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Fat Tuesday dinner/preparation of Haiti Health Kits - 7 p.m. Feb. 16 - fellowship hall
Palm Sunday – March 28, 2010
Holy Thursday – April 1, 2010
Good Friday – April 2, 2010
Easter Sunday – April 4, 2010
Health Kits for Haiti will be forwarded to UMCOR.
The requested items (IN BULK form not kits) are:
one-gallon sealed plastic bags, hand towels (not kitchen towels), washcloths, large combs, fingernail clippers, bath-size soap, toothbrushes (individually wrapped), plastic strip sterile bandages
Checks/money donations may be made out to Irving Park United Methodist Church with "Haiti Relief" marked in the memo line. The church will send a check to UMCOR.
SMALL GROUPS
Also see Seasonal Activities on this site for other opportunities. Scroll down to see our church calendar.
Small Groups
Bible Study 101
Join with others for this overview of the Bible and understand how the 66 books of the Old and New Testament tie together. Lowell Allen, retired UM pastor, leads this interesting and fun discussion. Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. You need no prior bible knowledge to join this group!
Prayer Network. This group of faithful prayer partners pray for everyone that has submitted a request to the group, either spoken, or written on the forms provided with our Prayer Boxes. To become part of our praying group contact Tina & Wally Felckowski, bwf79@sbcglobal.net
Sunday morning bible study, Book of Matthew, led by David Foster, 8:45 – 9:45 a.m. All are welcome. We meet in the third floor chapel. Come up the stairs inside the Grace Street entrance.
Spanish Worship Service - 12 noon on Sundays, followed by bible study. All in Spanish.
WorkNiters – Join this group of men who do odd jobs around the church and gather for fellowship. For more information contact Kent Keutzer, coachK1620@yahoo.com or 773-316-9755.
United Methodist Women (UMW). This group of women focus on mission projects throughout the year. For more information on upcoming meetings and projects, please contact Joyce Mylander: irvingparkumc@sbcglobal.net
Deborah's Circle – meets monthly to discuss bible passages and life lessons. If you are interested in this small group for women, please contact Pastor Vickie. hadvl@comcast.net
“Stewards of Creation” - contact Lindsey Elton for more information on this group dedicated to doing what’s right for our planet. lindseyelton@hotmail.com
Ministries of the Church - contact Pastor Vickie. hadvl@comcast.net
Service & Outreach Opportunities
Mission Work. We are a Rainbow Covenant congregation. For more information about how you can be a part of this exciting work, check with Joyce in the church office or contact Lowell Allen: lowelldallen@att.net or Gerry Sikora at: gesikora@sbcglobal.net.
The Irving Park Community Food Pantry. This pantry operates out of the basement of our church where it was founded by one of our members over 25 years ago. Regular distribution is Wednesday morning, 9 – 12:30. The web site provides contact information if you have questions or want to volunteer. www.irvingparkfoodpantry.com
SPSARV, Substance Abuse And Related Violence. If you are interested in knowing more about this opportunity to becoming trained to help those who struggle with drug and alcohol abuse contact Gerry Sikora at: gesikora@sbcglobal.net
Reconciling Ministries Network – this group has its national offices here in our church. For information on how you can help, contact Audrey 773-736-5526.
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Lent and Small Groups
Lent 2010 begins on Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Palm Sunday – March 28, 2010
Holy Thursday – April 1, 2010
Good Friday – April 2, 2010
Easter Sunday – April 4, 2010
Pentecost Sunday, which marks the end of the Easter season in the Christian calendar, celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles. Pentecost falls on Sunday, May 23, 2010.
SMALL GROUPS
Also see Seasonal Activities on this site for other opportunities. Scroll down to see our church calendar.
Small Groups
Bible Study 101
Join with others for this overview of the Bible and understand how the 66 books of the Old and New Testament tie together. Lowell Allen, retired UM pastor, leads this interesting and fun discussion. Wednesday nights at 7 p.m. You need no prior bible knowledge to join this group!
Prayer Network. This group of faithful prayer partners pray for everyone that has submitted a request to the group, either spoken, or written on the forms provided with our Prayer Boxes. To become part of our praying group contact Tina & Wally Felckowski, bwf79@sbcglobal.net
Sunday morning bible study, Book of Matthew, led by David Foster, 8:45 – 9:45 a.m. All are welcome. We meet in the third floor chapel. Come up the stairs inside the Grace Street entrance.
Spanish Worship Service - 12 noon on Sundays, followed by bible study. All in Spanish.
WorkNiters – Join this group of men who do odd jobs around the church and gather for fellowship. For more information contact Kent Keutzer, coachK1620@yahoo.com or 773-316-9755.
United Methodist Women (UMW). This group of women focus on mission projects throughout the year. For more information on upcoming meetings and projects, please contact Joyce Mylander: irvingparkumc@sbcglobal.net
Deborah's Circle – meets monthly to discuss bible passages and life lessons. If you are interested in this small group for women, please contact Pastor Vickie. hadvl@comcast.net
“Stewards of Creation” - contact Lindsey Elton for more information on this group dedicated to doing what’s right for our planet. lindseyelton@hotmail.com
Ministries of the Church - contact Pastor Vickie. hadvl@comcast.net
Service & Outreach Opportunities
Mission Work. We are a Rainbow Covenant congregation. For more information about how you can be a part of this exciting work, check with Joyce in the church office or contact Lowell Allen: lowelldallen@att.net or Gerry Sikora at: gesikora@sbcglobal.net.
The Irving Park Community Food Pantry. This pantry operates out of the basement of our church where it was founded by one of our members over 25 years ago. Regular distribution is Wednesday morning, 9 – 12:30. The web site provides contact information if you have questions or want to volunteer. www.irvingparkfoodpantry.com
SPSARV, Substance Abuse And Related Violence. If you are interested in knowing more about this opportunity to becoming trained to help those who struggle with drug and alcohol abuse contact Gerry Sikora at: gesikora@sbcglobal.net
Reconciling Ministries Network – this group has its national offices here in our church. For information on how you can help, contact Audrey 773-736-5526.
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