FMSC 2009 - The Video

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Do Hard Things - Book

Written by two twin 19 year olds, you can learn so much from the book - "Do Hard Things" by Alex & Brett Harris

"rebelution" - is probably a new word to you, it is a combination of rebellion and revolution to form an entirely new word for an entirely new concept: rebelling against rebellion. More precisely defined rebelution is "a rebellion against low expectations" especially in teenagers

One Hour a week!

Have you ever longed to serve the community locally? This Fall Willow Creek is partnering with Kids Hope USA. Kids Hope is an award winning national mentoring program that works exclusively through local churches, teaching them to engage their members in one-on-one relationships with at-risk public elementary school children.

Our hope is that Kid's Hope that will train and develop mentors to build into the lives of vulnerable students. Then we hope to have mentoring partnerships with schools in Cary, Fox River Grove, Carpentersville, Algonquin, Sleepy Hollow and the Dundees

The commitment for a mentor after our Willow Creek/Kids Hope training is to give one hour a week (before school, during the school lunch hour or after school) to one child. School personnel consistently report that many children involved with a Kids Hope trained mentor exhibit significant change in academic performance, attitude, attendance and behavior. Check out this video:



So, if you have the desire to make a huge difference in the life of an at-risk child, come to our mentor training at Willow Creek on Saturday, October 16th from 8:00-11:00AM. Registration is through classes. Go to https://classes.willowcreek.org/default.aspx?page=3258&profile=3672&eventid=3672&pageid=3240&sort=Date&pprofile=102

Monday Morning Men

If you know of any men who would like to try out a small group, the Monday Morning Men's Group that meets at Benedict's Restaurant in East Dundee might be a good option. On September 7, we are kicking off a 6-week study of "The Hole In Our Gospel," the book that Bill handed out at a weekend service.

We meet every Monday Morning from 6:45 a.m. - 8:15 a.m., 52-Mondays each year. This promises to be a rewarding series! lnterested guys should give me a call to discuss. I can be reached at 847-571-5784.

Thanks,
Jack Gallaway - jack.simply@gmail.com

Administer Justice - Power of 10 Dinner - Tony Evans

Thursday, November 4 is the night of Administer Justice's celebration banquet and Dr. Tony Evans is the guest speaker. The event is a fundraiser but there is no cost to attend.

I hope you'll be able to join me in supporting the great work of this organization that intervenes on behalf of thousands of low-income individuals caught in our court and government system so they can receive justice.

Date: Thursday, November 4, 2010
Time: 6:00 - 9:00pm
Place: The Seville 700 Barrington Road
Streamwood, IL

Learn more and register at: http://www.administerjustice.org/

Leadership Summit and Lunch Discussion

Last year we had lots of people from our area take advantage of our Leadership Summit lunch and discussion. This year I have again been able to reserve a nice, private room for both Thursday and Friday of the Summit.

We can help you with a sandwich, chips and drink lunch for about $5 or if you already have a lunch you can just bring it with you. We have room for about 25 people, very convenient and affordable. No leaving the campus, no fighting the traffic, no worrying about lunch and you get to hang out with some great people.

Location: Room 3000 of the Staff Center – Building A – the building nearest Algonquin Rd. entrance. Room 3000 is on the third floor, lakeside of the building.

Cost: $5 for lunch

Just RSVP me by - Aug. 3rd - which days you want to come:

Thurs. - Aug 5th - indicate Lunch or No Lunch

Friday – Aug 6th - indicate Lunch or No Lunch

email: Ryan Boldt

Love thy Neighbor Serve - 7/31/10

It looks like things are winding down on the Navajo house we worked on last month. We have been asked to help wrap things up on the project, probably with a bunch of punch list items. I don't have all the details, yet but will forward more information as it becomes available.

For right now, please check your 7/31 date - hope you can make it. This will be very similar to our last serve. We will be having a Construction Ministry meeting at Willow beforehand (7-9 AM) and will travel from there to the job site (probably on-site by 9:30).

The address of the site is:
265 Navajo, Carpentersville (look for a blue gray, bi-level with new siding on the corner).

This is a great project and a terrific way to meet fellow servants from other teams and churches. Hope you can save the date and join us.

Question or involvement call Bill at: 847.637.7257 or email Bill

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Join a Men's Breakfast

This month we’re learning from the strength given to Samson. He came into the world under unique conditions, was committed by his parents to be set apart for God, and lived a life that exposed his strengths and his weakness. Look at how God uses both, for His purposes.

Learn more about the many Men's Breakfasts around the suburbs, visit:
http://www.willowcreek.org/mens

West Dundee - 2nd Street on Good Morning America

Wow, this is really cool! I think there are a few other blocks around our area that could challenge for this next year!

Administer Justice - Fun Fair - July 17

You are needed to volunteer (or just attend!) at the Administer Justice Fun Fair. Administer Justice is a local non-profit organization dedicated to providing low cost/free legal services to at risk families and especially children. This Fun Fair is to raise awareness in our community and have something really fun for kids to participate in!

We need volunteers who can help:
1. Step up team (9am-10am)
2. Selling/Collect tickets and supervising games & rides (10am-4pm)
3. Serve Lunch (11am-1pm)
4. Clean up & tear down (4pm-5:30pm)

Saturday, July 17 - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Randall Oaks Park
Randall Road north of Rt 72

Contact: Saray to volunteer or for any questions:
847-877-0619 (M) or saray@noverini.com

Pastor Hybels with President Obama

Bill was with Obama and introduced the President for his speech on Immigration reform. The President delivered remarks on the need to fix our broken immigration system through comprehensive immigration reform at the American University School of International Service.

The audience of approximately 250 people will be composed of evangelical, business, labor, and community leaders, as well as law enforcement and elected officials.
see more details at: Suntimes Blog

Watch it at: CSPAN

FYI - Willow will be having author Matt Soerens, who wrote "Welcoming the Stranger," at midweek services July 28th - Don't miss it!

Truth Quest Event - Comparing World Religions

TruthQuest apologetics event is this month on Friday, July 30th at 7:30pm.
Hosted in Room 392 which is above the West entrance above the Harvest food court area.

Dr. Harold Netland from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School is our special guest this quarter and will address and compare key doctrinal issues from four major worldviews. This will be an excellent event both for people interested in checking out the claims of Christianity and for Christians to become better equipped. I had Dr. Netland as a teacher at Trinity and absolutely loved his book "Dissonant Voices." An excellent book comparing world religions.

Click here to register: TruthQuest

For any questions email:
Andy Martin

Carpentersville Gargage Sale for the Salvation Army

Neighborhood Garage sale on July 9-11 in Carpentersville, Paul and Carol Holter are raising money for the Carpentersville Salvation Army food pantry and the Feed My Starving Children program. We are still looking for more donations so if anyone has any gently used items that they no longer need, we'd be willing to come and pick them up.

They can call Carol at 847-426-3947. Whatever is not sold will be donated to Goodwill - so eventually everything goes to a good purpose.

Willow Creek Is Open this Summer

Every year, The Holy Observer website resurrects a story with the headline: “Shutdown Season: Willow Creek Community Church Will Close its Doors for the Summer.” None of the information on the site is true.

“Stories and content on The Holy Observer are mostly fabricated and should not be taken seriously. Real names are used on occasion for satirical purposes, but quotations and situations associated with those names are usually fictitious,” claims a statement on holyobserver.com.

Willow Creek is has a full summer schedule with great speakers and events going on!

Summit signup only $99 - till June 29!

The Leadership Summit is filling up, but you can still get the $99 deal until June 29th.

Get info and signup at: www.willowcreek.com/summitwccc

Blitz Build - Home rehab in Carpentersville

Take part in transforming our community as we have an opportunity to rehab a house in Carpentersville. By picking up a hammer, you will build hope and a future for a family. With the stroke of a paintbrush you can do more than paint a wall you will help create a safe haven for a children and a family.


There are a number of projects to choose from the week of June 19-26. Sign up for the Carpentersville Build at: Blitz Build C'ville

For general Blitz Build info visit: http://www.blitzbuild.org/

Used Toy Sale - for kids in Haiti - Results!

Our area community life folks did a great job this weekend with a used Toy Sale for children in Haiti,

Tammy Massey reported the results:"We were at $2900 as of Friday night and decided to sell on Saturday as well... We are currently at $3170 with some toys listed on craigslist. :) Yeah God!"
All proceeds go help children in Haiti via our partner ministry Brighthope.

Engage Online Tool - Beta Testing

I just got more information on what the WCA is looking for next Monday night for the Engage Beta Market Test. We are looking for a cross section of people (teenagers through 60+) who would be interested in coming to learn more about the Engage tool. The meeting in Monday the 21st from 6:30-8:30pm (room TBD). We need 40 people who MUST have and bring their own laptops with wireless capability.

The evening will consist of:
An orientation and vision of Engage tool
Demo of the product
Engagement with the spiritual growth assessment tool/small group module
Feedback discussion (likes, dislikes, confusion, etc)

The purpose of this meeting is to give the WCA user feedback on various aspects of Engage to help them continue to build the product. To that end – we are looking for people who like to be in on the ground floor, who like to test things and like to give constructive feedback. Extensive computer knowledge is not a requirement – but at least the ability to turn on the laptop and connect to the internet is required. Have the interested people send me an email to express their interest and I will make sure they have updated room information. Snacks and beverages will be provided.

RSVP or if you have questions – contact Amie Carlson at acarlson@willowcreek.org

Baptism - June 27 in the Willow Pond

Get ready for Baptism in a couple weeks. Christ asks his followers to be baptized as a symbol of his work. Being washed of our sins and born to live a new life.

Baptism is the symbol of being a Christian. I know we have numbers of people that have expressed an interest in following Christ in this. Here is how you can!

http://www.willowcreek.org/?p=98

Salvation Army - Serving Opportunities

You may have heard that the Carpentersville Salvation Army location will be a site for the Summer Lunch Program that offers free lunches to kids this summer.

If you would like to volunteer, there will be a training session next wednesday at 3pm in West Chicago.

Please call or e-mail me if you would like to attend. Volunteers are not required to volunteer every day or all summer. The times for the volunteering will be only a few hours around lunch time on weekdays. Any amount that you are interested in helping will be appreciated.

Thank you,
Glenn Moore - email me
847-428-5138