Women's Club Meeting

Women's Club will meet today in the Kitchen/Fellowship Hall during our fellowship hour to discuss arrangements for next week's Church Anniversary Celebration as well as for Father's Day the following Sunday.  We invite you to come and help with the planning as we prepare to celebrate another blessed year in the life of our church.  See Gloria Benemerito for more details.

Men's Club Meeting

Men's Club will be meeting today to discuss arrangements for the Church Anniversary next week. 

Sermon Plan for 2011

Pastor Hong will be preaching along with the Lectionary year A in  2011.  We will begin to list scripture readings for the following Sundays for you to meditate on before each week's worship service.

6/5      Acts 1:6-14                     Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35      1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11            John 17:1-11

6/12   Acts 2:1-21                      Psalm 104:24-34, 35       1 Cor. 12:3b-13                         John 20:19-23

6/19   Genesis 1:1-2,4a             Psalm 8                             2 Cor. 13:11-13                       Matthew 28:16-20

6/26   Genesis 22:1-14              Psalm 13                           Romans 6:12-23                      Matthew 10:40-42

NIC Annual Conference 2011

The United Methodist Church Northern Illinois Annual Conference 2011 will take place June 8th-11th at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois.  Please pray for God's guidance and blessings over the leadership of our denomination during this conference.

Bible Study

We continue to extend our invitation for you to take advantage of the many opportunities to grow in faith by joining one of our mid-week bible studies.  Adult bible studies meet on Wednesday nights at 7pm at CUC.  Young Adult bible studies meet on Friday nights at 7pm at the Avila home.  The northwest suburbs young adult & youth group  meet on Thursday or Saturday nights at 7:30pm.

Church Anniversary Celebration: Sunday, June 12th

We have begun to plan for our Church Anniversary Celebration which will take place on Sunday, June 12th for our Heritage Cook-Out.  

Calling all Graduates!!

Graduation Sunday is June 26th.  We want to celebrate your wonderful accomplishment.  Whether it's graduation from Kindergarten, JR High, High School or College, we want to know so that we can recognize you.  Please let Pastor Hong know ASAP!

Praise God

Special prayers of thanksgiving for all who celebrated with us at Joy & Phil's wedding reception last Sunday and for the birth of Ricie and Michael's daughter, Aria Taylor on May 15th at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, IL. 

Sermon Plan for 2011

Pastor Hong will be preaching along with the Lectionary year A in  2011.  We will begin to list scripture readings for the following Sundays for you to meditate on before each week's worship service.

5/15   Acts 2:42-47                    Psalm 23                              1 Peter 2:19-25                                   John 10:1-10

5/22   Acts 7:55-60                    Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16        1 Peter 2:2-10                                        John 14:1-14

5/29    Acts 17:22-31                 Psalm 66:8-20                  1 Peter 3:13-22                                     John 14:15-21

Council Meeting TODAY!!

The Church Council will be meeting today to discuss the Church Anniversary Weekend Celebration that will take place on Saturday, June 11th and Sunday, June 12th.  We are looking for someone to coordinate the weekend as well as a task team to make sure the weekend runs smoothly.  Please ATTEND the council meeting if you are interesting in helping with this event.  We are looking for help with coordinating the talents night on Saturday, decorating, tent and table set up, cooking, and promotions!  We're looking for you!!

Phil & Joy's Wedding Reception

You are all invited to Phil and Joy's casual wedding reception on May 29th at 6pm.  Please RSVP by calling the happy couple or emailing.  Come celebrate with us!!

Bible Study

We continue to extend our invitation for you to take advantage of the many opportunities to grow in faith by joining one of our mid-week bible studies.  Adult bible studies meet on Wednesday nights at 7pm at CUC.  Young Adult bible studies meet on Friday nights at 7pm at the Avila home.  The northwest suburbs young adult & youth group  meet on Thursday nights at 7:30pm.

Church Anniversary Celebration: Saturday, June 11th - Sunday, June 12th

We are beginning to plan for our Church Anniversary Weekend Celebration which will take place Saturday, June 11th for a musical talent show and Sunday, June 12th for our Heritage Cook-Out.  

Calling all Graduates!!

Graduation Sunday is June 26th.  We want to celebrate your wonderful accomplishment.  Whether it's graduation from Kindergarten, JR High, High School or College, we want to know so that we can recognize you.  Please let Pastor Hong or Michael know ASAP!

UPCOMING EVENTS!! 

Church Anniversary Celebration: Saturday June 11th-Sunday June 12th

Father's Day Celebration: June 19th

Graduation Sunday: June 26th

Cluster Lenten Soup Gathering

Join us as we celebrate our community of faith with our nearby UM churches in a Cluster Lenten soup gathering on every Tuesday during Lent.  We will join St. John's and host the cluster group at CUC on April 19th.  Calendars of locations are available.

Health & Wellness Lenten Events

Each Sunday during Lent, the health and wellness committee will be present a special event including Blood Pressure Screenings, Glucose Screenings, Nutrition, BMI, etc.  Thanks to Sister Linda who gave us a workshop on nutrition last Sunday during our fellowship hour.

Sermon Plan for 2011

Pastor Hong will be preaching along with the Lectionary year A in  2011.  We will begin to list scripture readings for the following Sundays for you to meditate on before each week's worship service.

4/10    Ezekiel 37:1-14              Psalm 130                              Romans 8:6-11                                        John 11:1-45

4/17    Isaiah 50:4-9a                 Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29     Philippians 2: 5-11                      Matthew 21:1-11

4/24    Acts 10:34-43                    Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24      Colossians 3:1-4                                       John 20:1-18

Worship Arts & Drama Team

We encourage you to get involved in a sermon enhancing skit each month.  Please see Brian Benemerito or Pastor Hong if you are interested.

Baby Shower

The Women's Group invites you to celebrate with the new parent's to be, Ricie & Michael John for a baby shower on April 16th at 1pm.  They are registered at BuyBuyBaby and Pottery Barn Kids.  It's a girl!

Spring Cleaning

Thank you to those who participated in our Annual Spring Cleaning Day yesterday and last Saturday.  You are truly stewards of His kingdom!

Bible Study

We continue to extend our invitation for you to take advantage of the many opportunities to grow in faith by joining one of our mid-week bible studies.  Adult bible studies meet on Wednesday nights at 7pm at CUC.  Young Adult bible studies meet on Friday nights at 7pm at the Avila home.  The northwest suburbs young adult & youth group will be meeting on Thursday nights at 7:30pm.

Lay Speaker Messages

We look forward to hearing from our Lay Leaders and Lay Speakers who attended the Winter Lay Academy.  3/6- Jenny Tagnipez; 3/13- Helen Requilman; 3/20 Brian Benemerito; 3/27 Jinky Burns

Simply Youth Conference

Praise God that Michael and Ricie were able to attend the Simply Youth Conference for the second year in a row.  The conference took place on 3/4-3/7 where they learned about youth ministries and leadership.  We look forward to seeing how our youth group can grow in faith and commitment.

Cluster Lenten Soup Gathering

Join us as we celebrate our community of faith with our nearby UM churches in a Cluster Lenten soup gathering on every Tuesday during Lent.  We will join St. John's and host the cluster group at CUC on April 19th.

Health & Wellness Lenten Events

Each Sunday during Lent, the health and wellness committee will be present a special event including Blood Pressure Screenings, Glucose Screenings, Nutrition, BMI, etc. 

Sermon Plan for 2011

Pastor Hong will be preaching along with the Lectionary year A in  2011.  We will begin to list scripture readings for the following Sundays for you to meditate on before each week's worship service.

3/6      Exodus 24:12-18            Psalm 99                     2 Peter 1:16-21                                 Matthew 17:1-9

3/13    Genesis 2:15-17;3:1-7    Psalm 32                    Romans 5:12-19                              Matthew 4:1-11

3/20    Genesis 12:1-4a              Psalm 121                   Romans 4:1-5; 13-17                     John 3:1-17

Worship Arts & Drama Team

We are excited to reintroduce the worship arts and drama team to Sunday morning worship services.  With the success and blessings that the drama team brought to last season's Advent services, we encourage you to get involved in a sermon enhancing skit each month.  Please see Brian Benemerito if you are interested.

Hispanic Ministries

We welcome Good Samaritan Church as they use our sanctuary  every Saturday from 5:30-8:00pm.

Spring Cleaning

Set your calendars for our Annual Spring Cleaning which will take place on Saturday April 2nd and Saturday April 9th.

Sermon Plan for 2011

Pastor Hong will be preaching along with the Lectionary year A during this Advent Season and for 2011.  We will begin to list scripture readings for the following Sundays for you to meditate on before each week's worship service.

1/9              Isaiah 42:1-9                Psalm 29                       Acts 10:34-43              Matthew 3:13-17

1/16            Isaiah 49:1-7                Psalm 40:1-11              1 Corinthians 1:1-9     John 1-29-42

1/23            Isaiah 9:1-4                  Psalm 27:1, 4-9            1 Corinthians 1:10-18                    Matthew 4:12-23

General Announcements

Did you pick up your copy of the Worship Leaders and Servers Schedule for 2011?

FAA New Year 2011 Community Gathering

Asian Americans in the Northern Illinois Conference are asked to gather as a community at the turn of the New Year 2011 to foster fellowship and build camaraderie as we face the challenges of establishing a distinguished community of faith.  Each group is to have a 10 minute presentation show casing its own faith and culture through dance, skits or song.  CUC will host this event on January 15, 2011 at 5:30pm.

Winter Lay Academy 2011

Be the leader your church needs to help nurture, inspire and be that bold disciple for Jesus Christ.  Winter Lay Academy will be held as two classes (Saturday February 19th 8:30-2:30 and Saturday February 26th 9:00-3:00).  All laity and clergy are welcome!  You are not required to become a Lay Speaker to attend.  These courses will help you better serve your local church.  This is an opportunity for all lay members to learn and be a witness in your church and community.  Those applying to become Certified Lay Speakers (Brian Benemerito & Jinky Burns) are required to attend.  Those applying for renewal of certification are encouraged to attend (Tim & Jenny Tagnipez).  If you are interested in attending... please notify Ricie or Pastor before January 30th.  Youth and Children's classes are also available.  Please join us!!  

Hispanic Ministries

We continue to pray for the work of the Holy Spirit to move through our church as we open our doors to the prospects of Hispanic Ministries in our building. 

December Birthdays

1- Elmie Silverio; 1-Jin Hong; 5-Rachel Villanueva; 7-Elvo Masing; 9-Elaine Tagnipez; 17-Aimee Talob; 21-James Williams; 27-Rufo Calimlim; 30-ElmJay Sagadraca

Memory Verses

Don't forget to memorize our fall memory verses:

                    10-03-10                       John 15:11

                    10-10-10                       1 Cor. 12:12

                    10-17-10                       Psalm 69:1-2

                    10-24-10                       Matthew 19:14

                    10-31-10                       Romans 8:28

                    11-07-10                       1 Cor. 1:27

                    11-14-10                       Psalm 69:30-31

                    11-21-10                       Philippians 2:5

Sermon Plan for 2011

Pastor Hong will be preaching along with the Lectionary year A during this Advent Season and for 2011.  We will begin to list scripture readings for the following Sundays for you to meditate on before each week's worship service.

Scripture Readings

12/26         Isaiah 63:7-9                Psalm 148                     Hebrews 2:10-18         Matthew 2:13-23

1/2              Isaiah 60:1-6                Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14   Ephesians 3:1-12         Matthew 2:1-12

General Announcements

Don't forget to memorize the scripture verses.  Did you take a Cosmopolitan Chimes yet?  Please pray for our upcoming Christmas Institute this December 27-30 in Nashville, TN.

Hispanic Ministries

We continue to pray for the work of the Holy Spirit to move through our church as we open our doors to the prospects of Hispanic Ministries in our building. 

Charge Conference

Charge conference is only 1 short week away.  We are reminding all committee chair persons to present a written report of the last year's activities and goals for next year to be included in the charge conference book.  All reports and paperwork are DUE TODAY.  Official forms can be found on our conference website www.umcnic.org. 

Harvest Festival & Everybody's Birthday Celebration

It's one of the biggest church events of the year.  Are you ready!?  We are celebrating our Harvest Festival and Everybody's Birthday Celebration NEXT SUNDAY on November 21st.  Please invite friends and family as we take this day to especially be thankful for His blessings on our lives and the life of our church.  Our festival fellowship lunch will be arranged by the Women's Club.  We also welcome our DS, Pastor James Preston as our special guest speaker.

Community Service/Outreach Opportunity

Barbara, who lives in Franklin Park, is looking for someone who can give her a ride to her therapist on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.  She is handicap and is unable to drive herself.  She is willing to pay for gas.  Her address is 9868 Schiller Blvd., Franklin Park.  Her therapist is at 533 W. North Avenue.  Please contact her at 847-671-0501 if you are able and willing to assist.  For more information, see Pastor Hong.

Happy Birthday

4- Jethro Tacuboy, 20-Amy Escamis, 21-Joe Simmons, 26-Jordan Tacuboy

Happy Birthday to You!

3-Ryan Escamis, 4-Melissa Benemerito, 15-Angel Calimlim, 23-Jenny Tagnipez

Coming Up Soon

                    11/7            UMM & UMW Elections of  2011 Officers

                    11/21         Charge Conference, Harvest Festival & Everybody's Birthday Celebration

                    11/25         Joint PACC Thanksgiving Service

                    11/27         Hanging of the Greens