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Wishing All a Blessed New Year from First United Methodist Church of Lombard

Worship Schedule:

8:15am Traditional

Celebration of Worship

with Holy Communion

in the Chapel

9:00am Sunday School

10:00am Family Blended

Celebration of Worship

in the Sanctuary/Sonshine

Station

155 South Main Street

Lombard, Il 60148

Phone: 1.630.627.2508

Email: FirstUMC.Lombard_comcast.net

Our Mission

VISION

Growing in Discipleship

Serving in Community

Witnessing in Christ

Gathering in Worship

MISSION STATEMENT

Loving God

Loving Others

Proclaiming Christ

CORE VALUES

Community

We open our doors to the larger Church and other groups to bear witness of Christs love;

Scripture

As we open ourselves to hear the word of God, Faith is born and nourished and the possibility for transformation in our world becomes real to us;

Worship

We come together to worship God; to hear the word proclaimed; to praise God through music, and to affirm God’s presence through communion;

Fellowship-

We will enhance our fellowship through spiritual and social programs (events).

Service

Expressing our witness by feeding and clothing the poor and inspiring our young to service.

Musical "RICHE$ TO RAGS"

Sonshine Station

Landscape Project

Landscape Project August 13, 2011

We had a great turnout for our most recent Landscape Project! Thank you to all who supported, much was accomplished!

Pastor Steve's Message

United Methodist Women

umw new logo lady church choir

The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church

Contact United Methodist Women

Pillows for Breast Cancer

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UMW hosted a Pillows for Breast Cancer Patients on Saturday, August 20 at our church. We had women from the community, some of our youth, a 5 year old little girl and her Mom from the community, and a wonderful group of women from our church making 56 pillows with love and prayers!! What a great morning!

All Church Picnic

All Church Picnic August 27, 2011

Music

No Frame

Music Ministry

First United Methodist music ministry has put a song of gladness in many a weary heart and encouraged saints at every age and stage to praise God through instruments, hymns and song.

Kurt Linstead

1.630.627.2808

Ext. 14

Email: Kurt.FirstUMC_comcast.net

Kurt Linstead Director of Music Ministries

Prayer Request praytogod

Click above for Prayer Request

Confirmation 2011-2012

For 8th graders or older looking to be confirmed in the Lombard

First United Methodist Church. Confirmation Commissioning

Service will be Sunday, Sept 11 at 10am and classes begin that

evening at 6:30pm.

What is Confirmation?

Confirmation is a special time in the life of a young believer, many of whom were baptized as infants with the pledge of their parents and church to teach them the ways of Christian faithfulness. Confirmation means to make firm your commitments and confession of faith. It is a time to own this faith and become a true disciple of Christ.

When is Confirmation?

Confirmation Sunday will be April 1, 2012. Classes begin Sept. 11, 2011 and continue every other week throughout the fall and winter.

Can my student be confirmed?

We would love to confirm your student! Call or e-mail Shawna at

630-627-2508 x13 or shawna.firstumc_comcast.net.

Youth Group

Weekly Events:

Youth Group (starts Sept 7)

Grades 6-12

Wednesday's 7:30-9:00pm in the up-stairs youth room

Call to Worship (starts Sept 7)

Rehearsal

Wednesday's 6:30-7:30

Upcoming Events

Ski Camp is Jan 13-15 at Alpine Valley

Meet at the church at 5:15pm on Jan 13

Arrive back at the church on Jan 15 around noon

30 Hour Famine

Comming this Spring....information to come soon

College Day

Grades 11-12

Dates TBA

We will be taking Juniors and Seniors to tour three Christian College Campuses, talk with admission and financial aid personnel and explore the possibilities of Christian higher education.

Here at First UMC we have an exciting youth ministry.

Youth Group every week is a fun place where teens can come, hang out and create a relationship with God and others. Being a part of a community that builds you up is something teens just can’t do without. Find us on Facebook _ Lombard First UM Youth Group.

Meet Shawna and Tim

Shawna came on as Director of Youth Ministries August 2009. Tim began the Youth band, Call to Worship August of 2010. Both seminary graduates, these two love getting to live out authentic Christian community with the teens.

Any questions? Email Shawna _

Shawna.FirstUMC_comcast.net

Shawna, Tim and Jonah

Crop Walk/Sonny Acres

Sonny Acres Haunted Trail

Crop Walk 2011 Ending hunger one step at a time!

Musical

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First United Methodist Church of Lombard

155 South Main Street Lombard, Illinois 60148

Phone 1.630.627.2508

Office Hours: Closed Monday

Tuesday - Thursday 9:00am - 3:00pm, Friday 9:00am - 2:00pm

Pastor Luis F. Reyes, Ext. 12

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Jennifer Buss, Administrative Assistant, Ext. 10

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Shawna Songer Gaines, Director of Youth Ministries, Ext. 13

shawna.firstumc_comcast.net

Kurt Linstead, Director of Music Ministries, Ext.14

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Dennis Subach, Building & Grounds and Director of Community Service, Ext. 11

dennis.firstumc_comcast.net

Lombard/Villa Park Food Pantry

Ext. 16

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Calender

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Links

Northern Illionis Conference

Wedding Information

Weddings at First United Methodist Church

We rejoice with you on the occasion of your wedding, and want to help you plan the ceremony so it may be a joyous celebration before God and with those who will share it with you.

1. Weddings held at our church will be solely under the supervision and direction of our Clergy Staff. Our sanctuary is not available for rental to the community for services conducted by ministers who are not associated with our church. However, at the request of the bridal party, other clergy may be invited to assist.

2. Requests for use of our facility should be made at least six months in advance of wedding date. When persons who are not members of First United Methodist Church request the use of our facilities and staff for weddings, we welcome the opportunity to extend our ministry at this joyous and significant time. However, it should be clearly understood that the standards and policies developed by our congregation shall apply, and one of our clergy staff shall conduct and direct the service. It is strongly recommended that couples attend either the Pre-Marriage Counseling offered by "Marriage Encounters" and/or other similar programs. Or work with the pastor in charge.

3. Couples requesting our services are required to attend a worship celebration before plans for the wedding can proceed.

4. Couples should call the church office to make a request for a date and time for the ceremony. A member of the Clergy Staff will call the couples and arrange an appointment to discuss the wedding.

5. The license for the marriage must be obtained in DuPage County. The facility is located on County Farm Road in Wheaton.

6. Music is an important part of the wedding ceremony and should be in keeping with the traditions of the church. Only the appointed church organist may play the organ, piano or keyboard for weddings. Special accompanists can be approved solely at the discretion of the Pastor officiating the wedding.

8. It is very important for all members of the wedding party to attend the rehearsal and be on time. This includes ushers and parents.

9. Photographers will be permitted to take pictures before the ceremony begins and during the processional and recessional. No photographs are to be taken in the sanctuary after the processional except for non-flash pictures from the rear by the official photographer.

10. Family and friends must refrain from taking pictures during the service. After guests have left the sanctuary, pictures may be posed. Use of video equipment must be discussed with the pastor in charge prior to the rehearsal.

11. It is the responsibility of the couple to inform the florist when the church building will be open for flower delivery. Flowers will be removed after the wedding, or we will assume we have permission to use them for worship services and dispose of them.

12. The Altar and Chancel areas must be protected from damage due to moisture from flower arrangements. Plastic dishes under arrangements will accomplish this. Flower girls can only use flower petals when a runner is used to protect the carpet. Church policy does not allow for changing church decor for weddings ( i.e., removing banners, furnishings, or seasonal decorations). We have weeding banners and altar settings and can be set upon request from the bridal party. (bride or groom)

13. The throwing of rice, birdseed, or confetti, as the couple leaves the church, is not permitted. Use of any other kind of materials as the couple leaves the church must have the permission of the pastor in charge.

14. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on church property.

15. Smoking is not allowed in the building. Its the law!

FEES:

Non-Members: use of the Sanctuary: $500.00, Use of the Chapel: $200.00, Candelabra (14) $75.00, #_____Bulletins $_______(*$60.00 first 100+ $10 ea. addl 100 or fraction), Organist/Pianists: Negotiable with the Director of Music Ministries , Pastors: Negotiable with Pastor in charge

Maintenance fee: $125.00 Members: Use of Sancturay/Chapel $0, Candelabra (14) $75.00, Maintenance fee $100.00 , Organist/Director of Music Ministries $125.00 *To qualify for the membership discount one of the persons getting married, or a mother or father of one of the wedding couple, must be a member in good standing for at least a year before the day of the reservation is made.

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Musical "RICHE$ TO RAGS"

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Landscape Project

Pastor Steve's Message

United Methodist Women

Pillows for Breast Cancer

All Church Picnic

Music

Prayer Request

Confirmation 2011-2012

Youth Group

Crop Walk/Sonny Acres

Musical

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