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Willow Creek Church Neighborhood News for the Dundee Crown Area. Dundee Crown area is Algonquin, Carpentersville, Dundee & Sleepy Hollow.
Shoji and I are trying to develop a saying or short memorable statement on what is means to be a "Boldt". Something we can focus on and help communicate values to our children.
We will be hosting Henry Cloud, live via satellite! We have been huge fan's of Henry Cloud's teaching and books. This will be a great class!
New Toys & Clothes needed for a special one day "Christmas Store".
Wow!! Way to go neighborhood folks! You all really pulled through on this serving opportunity. A big thanks to Saray Rodiguez-Noverini for leading this initative and hosting it at her house.
We had a great day last Sunday at Eastgate Manor in Algonquin where we sang some Christmas Carols, had some Christmas cookies and cheer, read the Christmas story and played some fun games with the residents living there. A number of residents are members or attenders of our church. It was so good to share an afternoon with them.
As we continue the Just Christmas series, Guest Teacher Harvey Carey packs a powerful vision for how we can impact our community here in the Chicago area, with specific focus on Willow’s local ministries.
This Sunday Dec. 6th we could really use your help baking & wrapping cookies for prisoners in Kane County.
---- Note from Executive Pastor Greg Hawkins (I edited it down, RB)
Seeds Bookstore branches out, adding Fair Trade products like food, accessories, and gift items. Sue Carter, who is overseeing the expansion, says the most popular items from Celebration of Hope are available in a special section of the bookstore—including food items such as olive oil, chocolate, coffee and tea, rice, and sugar. The apparel and accessories area features scarves, handmade jewelry, eco-friendly handbags, and some items, like baskets, made from recycled material.
For more than 30 years, Ken Davis has been hailed as one of the top motivational and inspirational speakers in North America. Calling his message, “Comedy with Content,” Ken has appeared on television and stages around the world and is the host of the popular daily radio show Lighten Up.
Ernesto D’Alessio is a Spanish television star and the winner of Mexico’s version of American Idol. But did you know he is a Christ follower? Ernesto will appear at Casa’s 11 a.m. service on November 29 in the Lakeside Auditorium. Representatives from Casa de Luz will be available in the Main Lobby this weekend if you’d like to pick up information to give to Spanish-speaking friends
1. Get clarity on your desire for the group. Before discussing options with your group, prayerfully ponder where you sense God is leading you, as their leader. Do you want to continue leading? In what capacity? Be settled in your own heart before you talk with the group.4. Never pressure anyone. Some members may want to continue meeting, while others-for a variety of legitimate reasons-don't. Assure your group that it is okay to opt out of future gatherings. The commitment they made was for eight weeks, and they fulfilled that commitment.
5. Contact Me. Let me know what your group plans to do. This helps me assess Groups for a Season, plan for the future, and provide ongoing support and training for the future, if needed.
Hear our thanks. Without your leadership, your group of people would not have experienced the rich truths found in 1 John. Relationships would not have been formed, and lives would not have been challenged. Your investment has-and will continue to-bring rewards.
If your next step toward membership is Baptism, sign up online. Baptism will take place at weekend services on November 14/15 and 21/22
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