Announcements
This page has news and announcements, updated every week. Also check the calendar and Tidings. Highlights:
Worship
Our sermon series "Modern Family" begins February 5. Each week we will see how our relationship with God defines our relationships with one another.
- February 5: "Who Am I," Genesis 1:26-28
- February 12: "Family Ties," 1 Corinthians 13
- February 19: "What's for Dinner?," John 6:27-35
Senior Outreach Services
Community UMC's Senior Outreach Team offers two special worship services each month. All are welcome at these services.
- On the second Tuesday of each month, Community offers the Reminiscence Service for persons with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. The next service will be in February, 2012.
- On the third Wednesday of each month, Community offers the Senior Assisted Living Service of worship and fellowship for homebound members of our community. The next service will be in February, 2012.
Christian Education
Sunday Nite Alive! has programs for adults, youth, and children, every Sunday (except fifth Sundays) from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Come check it out!
Missions
Support our Honduras mission trip. Ten people are committed to traveling to Honduras in March, 2012 to address important health needs of the Hondurans. Many missioners have described international trips of this type as spiritually transformational. You can support this trip by traveling with us or financially supporting the project. Please contact the church office for information.
CUMC's outreach into the community has been extended to Loaves and Fishes, 1871 High Grove Lane in Naperville. We work the second and fourth Thursdays of each month in the afternoon at either Loaves and Fishes or the Northern Illinois Food Bank. If you can join us, please call JoAnn Roessler. More people than ever before are in need of food, and we are in need of lots of volunteers!
Visit the Missions Calendar for more planned mission trips.
Men and Women
The United Methodist Women's General Meeting is Tuesday, February 7 at 7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Beth Hagemeyer will share information about the use of child labor in chocolate production.
The next Issues in Aging discussion is Tuesday, February 7 at 10:30 a.m. This monthly discussion covers healthcare topics of interest to seniors and is open to all. If you have any ideas for topics to be discussed, contact Sylvia Kupferer.
Exercise for Life, an exercise class for seniors (and anyone else who is interested) will be held at Community UMC starting in January. The class will meet Tuesdays and Fridays from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. There is no charge, but we are asking a donation as you are able.
College
College students are invited to regular free lunches in Fellowship Hall. All are welcome to enjoy home-cooked dishes courtesy of C3, the Community College Connection. Invite a friend! The next lunch is Sunday, February 5.
Youth
Youth Fellowship is having a Super Bowl party this Sunday, February 5 starting at 5:30 p.m. at (Pastor) Mark and Jan Jacobs' house. Bring munchies and drinks to share and $5 for pizza. Contact Nick Giannasi with questions.
The Senior High Winter Retreat to Phantom Ranch Camp is February 17-19, 2012. Skiing is available, as well as activities for non-skiers. Registration is $110; scholarships are available, and we are also giving $10 off per friend you bring (and your friend will get $10 off as well). The registration form (PDF) and deposit are due February 5. Contact Nick Giannasi with questions.
SHYFt and JHYF are meeting every Sunday as part of Sunday Nite Alive from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Children
Parents Night Out is Friday, February 3. Parents are invited to drop off their children any time after 6:00 p.m. and pick them up at 9:00 p.m. Use the time to relax and regroup so you can be strong for your children, while the kids have a fun evening of a movie, group activities, and crafts. There is no cost, but please bring a (peanut-free) dinner and drink for your child. Please RSVP to Maria Wilcox by January 30.
The Rainbow Dancers for kindergarten through eighth grade are resuming rehearsals on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. Older youth and adults can join the Rejoice Dancers rehearsing Saturday mornings as scheduled. Dance experience is not needed, just a willingness to express your faith through movement. If you are interested please contact Donna Pries.
Calling kids in grades 3 to 5! Join IGNITE and help lead Sunday morning worship services as acolytes in the Sanctuary and as greeters/ushers at OnCenter. IGNITE meets each Sunday as part of Sunday Nite Alive from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Please contact the church office for information.
iGive
Community UMC is now a "cause" on iGive.com, an online shopping mall. Once you register at iGive and choose CUMC as your recipient, a percentage of all your online purchases at the more than 900 iGive merchants (including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Home Depot, JC Penney, Macy's, Expedia, and Orbitz) comes back to Community UMC. We will also get $5 when you register, and $5 when you make your first purchase. We will be directing the funds to our apportionment.
To get started, visit http://www.iGive.com/CUMC-Naperville. Our thanks to Mary Wu for finding this opportunity and getting Community UMC registered.
New Members Class
A new members class will be held Thursday, February 2 at 7:00 p.m., for persons interested in joining Community UMC on the weekend of Feb. 11-12, or simply wanting to know about the congregation and the United Methodist Church. Contact Mary Jacobs or one of the pastors if you are interested in attending.
March Honduras Trip
Support our Honduras mission trip. Ten people are committed to traveling to Honduras, March 4 to 11, 2012. Both of our mission projects have been demonstrated to address important health needs of the Hondurans. Many missioners have described international trips of this type as spiritually transformational. You can support this trip by traveling with us and/or financially supporting this project. Please see Mark Jacobs, Melissa Hood, Maria Wilcox, or Al Brunsting.
Laity Convocation
The 2012 Laity Convocation is Saturday, February 4 at First UMC of Elgin. The theme is "Rethink Church: Cyberspace and Sacred Space." All laity and clergy are invited to participate. The cost is $15 before January 27 and $20 afterward. The registration form is available in the church office and at www.umcnic.org.