Worship

Holy Week Services

March 14, 2016 - 1:05pm

Sunday Worship

Sunday, March 13, 2016
Fifth Sunday in Lent
8:15am

Worship Service

This service, which is in the intimate setting of the Heartt Memorial Chapel, consists of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon. There is no Sunday School during this service.

9:30am

Worship Service

Music: 

The Chapel Choir

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the high school Chapel Choir. Once a month, the service has music of a more contemporary flavor provided by the Worship Band. All children from Kindergarten through 8th grade start in the Sanctuary for worship and follow Pastor Smoke to Sunday School after the Moment for Children.

11:00am

Worship Service

Music: 

The Chancel Choir

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the Chancel Choir. Children may go with Pastor John Smoke to Sunday school following the children's sermon or may return to worship with their family.

11:00am

Messy Church

Messy Church is a new kind of service on the second Sunday of the month for parents and children to share. There will be a time to make crafts as a family, a short (and lively) time of gathering, and a family friendly lunch. This time will be about building community along with thinking about that greater power that is creator and love of all. It takes place in the church gym.

Please register in advance so that we can prepare food and supplies.

Sunday Worship

Sunday, March 6, 2016
Fourth Sunday in Lent
8:15am

Service of Holy Communion

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
No Bargain is the Best Bargain
Scripture: 
Matthew 20:1-16
Music: 

Allen DeBraal, soloist

This service, which is in the intimate setting of the Heartt Memorial Chapel, consists of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon. There is no Sunday School during this service.

9:30am

Service of Holy Communion

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
No Bargain is the Best Bargain
Scripture: 
Matthew 20:1-16
Music: 

The Chapel Choir
Sean McCarthy, soloist
Westminster Ringers

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the high school Chapel Choir. Once a month, the service has music of a more contemporary flavor provided by the Worship Band. All children from Kindergarten through 8th grade start in the Sanctuary for worship and follow Pastor Smoke to Sunday School after the Moment for Children.

11:00am

Service of Holy Communion

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
No Bargain is the Best Bargain
Scripture: 
Matthew 20:1-16
Music: 

The Chancel Choir
Westminster Ringers

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the Chancel Choir. Children may go with Pastor John Smoke to Sunday school following the children's sermon or may return to worship with their family.

Easter Flowers

February 27, 2016 - 2:09pm

Ordering for Easter flowers begins March 1. There are envelopes in the pews to be used for ordering. If you would like to purchase a plant, please fill out the information on the front of the envelope and enclose a check. You may indicate on the envelope if you would like the flowers in memory of someone or in honor of someone. Place your order in the offering plate on Sunday or bring it to the church office.

Easter flower options are:

  • Easter Lilies - $15.00 per plant
  • Tulips - $12.00 per plant
  • Azaleas - $20.00 per plant
  • Hydrangeas - $28.00 per plant

You may also order your Easter flowers using the Paypal form below. The price will include an additional $2.00 for the Paypal service charge. If you have any questions, please contact Sheila in the office (630.968.7120).

Sunday Worship

Sunday, February 28, 2016
Third Sunday in Lent
8:15am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
To Throw a Party, or Teach a Lesson?
Scripture: 
Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

This service, which is in the intimate setting of the Heartt Memorial Chapel, consists of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon. There is no Sunday School during this service.

9:30am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
To Throw a Party, or Teach a Lesson?
Scripture: 
Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
Music: 

The Chapel Choir
Kotomi Crabdree and Abby Davenport, soloists
Chancel Ringers
Chris Dortwegt, flute solo

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the high school Chapel Choir. Once a month, the service has music of a more contemporary flavor provided by the Worship Band. All children from Kindergarten through 8th grade start in the Sanctuary for worship and follow Pastor Smoke to Sunday School after the Moment for Children.

11:00am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
To Throw a Party, or Teach a Lesson?
Scripture: 
Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
Music: 

The Chancel Choir
Chancel Ringers
Chris Dortwegt, flute solo

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the Chancel Choir. Children may go with Pastor John Smoke to Sunday school following the children's sermon or may return to worship with their family.

Sunday Worship

Sunday, February 21, 2016
Second Sunday in Lent
8:15am

Service of Holy Communion

Preacher: 
Pastor Greta
A Day to Remember
Scripture: 
Luke 13:10-17
Music: 

Judy Hanley, soloist

This service, which is in the intimate setting of the Heartt Memorial Chapel, consists of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon. There is no Sunday School during this service.

9:30am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Greta
A Day to Remember
Scripture: 
Luke 13:10-17
Music: 

Chapel Choir
Kirsten Gard and Sara Prochaska, soloists
Chorister Choir

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the high school Chapel Choir. Once a month, the service has music of a more contemporary flavor provided by the Worship Band. All children from Kindergarten through 8th grade start in the Sanctuary for worship and follow Pastor Smoke to Sunday School after the Moment for Children.

11:00am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Greta
A Day to Remember
Scripture: 
Luke 13:10-17
Music: 

Chancel Choir
Cherub Choir

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the Chancel Choir. Children may go with Pastor John Smoke to Sunday school following the children's sermon or may return to worship with their family.

Sunday Worship

Sunday, February 14, 2016
First Sunday in Lent
8:15am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Greta
At the Heart of Who We Are
Scripture: 
Luke 4:1-13

This service, which is in the intimate setting of the Heartt Memorial Chapel, consists of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon. There is no Sunday School during this service.

9:30am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Greta
At the Heart of Who We Are
Scripture: 
Luke 4:1-13
Music: 

The Chapel Choir
The Worship Band

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the high school Chapel Choir. Once a month, the service has music of a more contemporary flavor provided by the Worship Band. All children from Kindergarten through 8th grade start in the Sanctuary for worship and follow Pastor Smoke to Sunday School after the Moment for Children. This is also the Sunday the UMW church recognizes our Boy Scouts.

11:00am

Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Greta
At the Heart of Who We Are
Scripture: 
Luke 4:1-13
Music: 

The Chancel Choir

This service of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon is held in the Sanctuary, with special music usually performed by the Chancel Choir. Children may go with Pastor John Smoke to Sunday school following the children's sermon or may return to worship with their family. This Sunday we will also be recognizing our Boy Scouts.

11:00am

Messy Church

Messy Church is a new kind of service on the second Sunday of the month for parents and children to share. There will be a time to make crafts as a family, a short (and lively) time of gathering, and a family friendly lunch. This time will be about building community along with thinking about that greater power that is creator and love of all. It takes place in the church gym.

Please register in advance so that we can prepare food and supplies.

Sunday Worship

Sunday, February 7, 2016
Fifth Sunday After Epiphany
Sacred Jazz Sunday
8:15am

Service of Holy Communion

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
When Jazz Mimics Life
Scripture: 
Matthew 5:23-24
Music: 

Carolyn Donnelly, flute

This service, which is in the intimate setting of the Heartt Memorial Chapel, consists of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon. There is no Sunday School during this service.

9:30am

Service of Holy Communion

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
When Jazz Mimics Life
Scripture: 
Matthew 5:23-24
Music: 

Chancel Choir
Chapel Choir
Angel Choir
Downers Grove South Jazz Ensemble
Judy Hanley and Tim Weber (soloists), Cassie Gallagher (narrator)
Joy Belt-Roselieb (solo) and Craig Roselieb (saxophone)

Please join us on this special Sunday as we welcome the Downers Grove South Jazz Ensemble to our morning worship services. All children from Kindergarten through 8th grade start in the Sanctuary for worship and follow Pastor Smoke to Sunday School after the Moment for Children.

11:00am

Service of Holy Communion

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
When Jazz Mimics Life
Scripture: 
Matthew 5:23-24
Music: 

Chancel Choir
Chapel Choir
Downers Grove South Jazz Ensemble
Aly Pyburn and Sean McCarthy (soloists)
Judy Hanley and Tim Weber (soloists), Cassie Gallagher (narrator)
Joy Belt-Roselieb (solo) and Craig Roselieb (saxophone)

Please join us on this special Sunday as we welcome the Downers Grove South Jazz Ensemble to our morning worship services. Children may go with Pastor John Smoke to Sunday school following the children's sermon or may return to worship with their family.

8:15am

Service of Holy Communion

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
When Jazz Mimics Life
Scripture: 
Matthew 5:23-24
Music: 

Carolyn Donnelly, flute

This service, which is in the intimate setting of the Heartt Memorial Chapel, consists of hymns, prayers, scripture readings, and a sermon. There is no Sunday School during this service.

10:00am

Together @ 10 Worship Service

Preacher: 
Pastor Jim
Music: 

Chancel Choir
Chapel Choir

Join us Sunday, May 29 for a special service where the 9:30 and 11:00 services will be combined into ONE service at 10:00 a.m. This is a great time to make new friends, re-connect with old friends and bring guests to visit our church.

Please note the 8:15 a.m. service will still be held in the Chapel.

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