Fishing Derby

Saturday, June 12 at 8 a.m.–1 p.m., at the lake, South Barrington campusWillow Creek Community Church is passionate about reaching out to those affected by physical and developmental challenges. Each year, we celebrate the community of people with special needs with our Fishing Derby.

Sign up to volunteer painting faces, baiting hooks, grilling burgers, donning a Disney costume, and more

Used Toys Feed Children in Haiti!!

Just think if you could leverage all your kid's older toys and allow them to get some new toys all the while feeding children in Haiti! Well you can!

This year's USED TOY SALE FOR CHARITY is hosted at 4 homes in the area.

Here is how you can participate:

1. DONATE YOUR TOYS - On June 7-9 11am-7pm at one of 4 locations, call for drop-off appointment.

*450 Alma Ter, Cary - call 847-462-1764

*9492 Inversness Dr, Huntley 847-669-7832

*1206 Mayfair Dr, Carpentersville, 847-836-2347

*23707 Hearthside Dr, Deer Park, 847-726-2686

Make sure to label each item with a price. Children’s toys, books, games, puzzles, videos, or stuffed animals, etc. all in very good condition.

2. SHOP - June 10 & 11, 9am - 4pm, you and all your friends can come back and shop with your kids for any toys they might want to get.

This event has raise over $4600 in years pasted to help children around the world. This year we plan to raise $3000, enough to feed 75 school children, at the Mayaya School in Haiti, for one whole year!!

Thanks for your part in serving the poor. We hope to see you before or at the sale!

For any questions contact or to volunteer to help:

Tammy Massey - godskds2@yahoo.com

Compassion & Justice Core Gathering

Connect with other people throughout all of Willow Creek who are living out the values of compassion and justice. Be equipped to continue strong in your serving through excellent training. Be inspired through stories, prayer, and God moments as you catch a glimpse of all God is doing throughout our church and ministry partners both locally and globally.

Arloa Sutter, the visionary founder and leader of Breakthrough Urban Ministries in the west side of Chicago, will be sharing with us how God has shaped her to live a lifestyle of Compassion and Justice. (Learn more about Arloa here http://breakthrough.org/general/29/about-arloa)

Saturday, June 5th
7:00-8:30 pm
Room 100 (under the Chapel at Willow Creek-South Barrington)
Light refreshments served

Please register online so we can plan the evening
Click this link to register: http://community.willowcreek.org/eventregister.aspx?event=2893

Blessings,
Heather Larson and the C & J Team

Seed Packing Event Pictures

Summer at the Creek - Guest Speakers

This summer on Wednesday nights we will take a break from Classes and be having some awesome speakers and worship in the Lakeside Auditorium. More details will follow, watch for a summer calendar that will be handed out at up coming weekend services with speaker and date information.

But just to wet your palette get ready for these and more.....
Grant Osborne NT Professor at Trinity - I had him for the Synoptic Gospels and he was great.
Scot McKnight Professor from North Park - I loved his work on the "Jesus Creed"
Matt Soerens - Author of "Welcome the Stranger" a book on Immigration Issues.
Harvey Carey - We love him!
and
Rob Bell - is BACK!! July 14th (I think)

New Baby - The Di Silvio's Sleepy Hollow

Joe and Denise Di Silvio are happy to announce that:

Grace Jean Di Silvio was born on May 1st, weighing 8 pounds 13 oz and was 20 inches long. Mother and baby are all doing well.

Volunteer to help with Communion at Willow Creek

SERVE AT THE LORD'S TABLE- Looking for a simple yet meaningful way to serve at Willow Creek?

Join the team that distributes the elements to the Willow Creek congregation. Communion occurs every five to six weeks. Simply check in 15 minutes before the start of service; then prior to and after serving the elements you may sit with your family/friends in the auditorium. Our greatest need is for the Saturday and 9:00 Service. This on-going serve is a simple yet impactful way to honor God and serve our guests. For more information and to register, just click on the following link:

WillowCommunionServerTeam