Roselle United Methodist Church Blog

A New Year, A New Journey

rumchaiti — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:54:32 +0000

Eight more days and I will once again have the privilege to embark on another journey to Haiti with five other amazing people. The donations are lining up on and under the table behind the Parlor at church. Thank you so much to all of you wonderful people who have shared your suitcases, vitamins and medications with us and therefore with the people of Haiti. There is still a great need in Haiti. Many people are as of this days still living in tent cities. Hunger is also affecting so many of the Haitian people on a daily basis and basic needs, such as clean water, sanitation and health services are still lacking. There are estimates that this will be a longterm recovery effort (some say up to 10 years). Our presence and the presence of many good-hearted people will be needed there for a long time to come.

We will leave on February 2nd and will be staying for most of the time in La Tremblay, Haiti. We were informed that we will most likely be working on building the roof the Methodist Church in La Tremblay. This church has been damaged so much in the earthquake, that it had to be built new. As I mentioned in connection with last year’s trip to Haiti, the churches provide a great support to the communities in a country where there is as of now still no orchestrated support system in place. Please keep all of us in your thoughts and prayers. Our team members this year are John Sheely, Dave Bednash, Leanne McRill, Gene Winkler, Brian Frederickson and myself (Sylvia Hibbard). We will try our best to keep on posting updates on this blog, as long as we have internet availability. Keep on checking this post over the next few weeks for thoughts and reflections from our team members as we get ready for and begin this exciting journey.

Peace and love,

Sylvia

Filed under: Ministry in Action, Missions

Youth Christmas At The Zoo!

Val Sutton — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:31:41 +0000

A fun time was had by all at the Lincoln Park Zoo who came out to see the LIGHTS on Sunday, December 18!

Filed under: Youth

Putting Up The Christmas Tree With Our Youth!

Val Sutton — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:19:00 +0000

Thank you to all the youth who volunteered to help put up the HUGE Christmas tree in the church Parlor on Sunday, November 20!

Filed under: Ministry in Action, Youth

Leaf-Raking Youth Service Project

Val Sutton — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:12:05 +0000

Thank you to all the Jr. and Sr. Highers (and adult volunteers) who helped a number of our church’s seniors with some yardwork and raking on Sunday, November 13!

Filed under: In the Roselle Community, Ministry in Action, Missions, Youth

Monday Morning Bible Study Field Trip

Val Sutton — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:47:15 +0000

Much fun was had by the group of ladies who headed to the Billy Graham Museum in Wheaton for a time of fellowship and learning together!

Filed under: Adult Faith Development

Youth Halloween Party 2011

Val Sutton — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:52:10 +0000

Filed under: Youth

CROP Walk 2011

Val Sutton — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:40:25 +0000

Thank you to our team of walkers who fought world hunger at the 2011 CROP Walk on Sunday, October 16!

Filed under: In the Roselle Community, Ministry in Action, Missions, Uncategorized

New Members Join October 16, 2011

Val Sutton — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:36:27 +0000

Welcome to all those who joined our congregation!

Filed under: Uncategorized

Youth Brave The Corn Maze Once Again!

Val Sutton — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:01:08 +0000

Filed under: Youth

All Ages Work Together at All Church Work Day!

Val Sutton — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 15:49:11 +0000

The Roselle UMC Trustees welcomed volunteers of all ages to the fall Work Day on Saturday, October 8.

Recent building projects include masonry tuckpointing on the bell tower, new handicapped parking signs,new handrails near the worship entrance, and much more!

Filed under: Trustees

Serving Side-By-Side at the Northern Illinois Food Pantry

Val Sutton — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:32:53 +0000

Roselle UMC volunteers were excited be among the very first to serve at the Northern Illinois Food Pantry’s new location on Saturday, October 1.

Filed under: In the Roselle Community, Ministry in Action, Missions

Roselle UMC Responds: Flood Relief

Val Sutton — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 21:46:42 +0000

Thank you to all those who responded to our call for flood relief items! The items were brought in through Sunday, September 11 and were sorted and packed by our Jr. High youth.

These buckets full of supplies (and the other supplies that came in) will be brought to the Midwest Mission Distribution Center in Chatham, IL, to be shipped to families in need whenever a natural disaster (floods, hurricanes and more) strikes.

Thanks again for your faithful response!

Filed under: Ministry in Action, Missions

Jr. High Youth & Parent Service Project

Val Sutton — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 21:40:50 +0000

Parents, grandparents and Jr. Highers worked side-by-side on several service projects as part of their annual “Parent Party” at Jr. High Youth Group on Sunday, September 11. Among their projects were sorting and packaging the supplies donated for flood relief and sorting and cutting plastic bags into strips (to be crocheted into sleeping mats for the homeless).

Thanks to all the parents and the kids who came out and worked so hard!

Filed under: Ministry in Action, Missions, Youth

We Remember.

Val Sutton — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:07:23 +0000

On Sunday, September 11, 2011, the people of Roselle UMC gathered to remember the tragedy and loss of September 11, 2001 — and to recognize our church’s long tradition of responding to needs in our community, in our nation and in our world.

Whether you were unable to join us for worship on this momentous day or would simply like to revisit the ways we worshiped, mourned and even celebrated together, please visit our church Web site at www.RoselleUMC.org or take an opportunity to use the resources below.

Hear Pastor Chris Winkler’s sermon: “New Testament Math”

Listen to our special music presentation of “Hole in the World” (Henley/Frey), performed by our Morning Praise Worship Team

Reflect on images of sorrow and hope by viewing the video presentation (below), featuring the song “Hole in the World” (Henley/Frey) performed by our Morning Praise Worship Team

Filed under: Ministry in Action, Worship

Labor Day Weekend POOL PARTY for All Youth!

Val Sutton — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 21:07:50 +0000

A great time of wet & wild fun was had by all the Jr. and Sr. Highers who splashed, swam and hit the volleyball at our annual pool party! Thanks again to the Bednash family for hosting this event!

Filed under: Youth

2011 Annual Roselle United Methodist Church Potluck Picnic

Val Sutton — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 17:00:54 +0000

It was a gorgeous day to gather for food and fellowship at our Annual Church Potluck Picnic on Sunday, September 11! Children and youth enjoyed jumping and playing ball in a “bouncy house,” while adults of all ages chatted and lingered over a sumptuous array of picnic foods — supplemented by pieces of pie from our Annual Pie Baking Contest and ice cream!

Congratulations to our youth, who took ALL FOUR prizes in the pie contest!

Be sure to check out the video below — and more! — on the Roselle UMC YouTube Channel! Email Val Sutton, Director of Communications, at val@roselleumc.org if you have more photos from this fantastic all-church event!

Filed under: In the Roselle Community

New Worship Schedule: EVERYONE is invited.

Val Sutton — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 20:34:31 +0000

Filed under: Uncategorized

Youth Kick-Off Overnighter!

Val Sutton — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:39:20 +0000

Jr. AND Sr. Highers enjoyed a night of fun and games as we kicked off this year’s youth group gatherings overnight on Saturday, August 20! The dark night was filled with an ever-popular game of Romans and Christians, a movie, and much more.

Filed under: Youth

See Our Jr. & Sr. High Mission Trip Video!

Val Sutton — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 22:08:40 +0000

See more Roselle UMC videos at our YouTube channel!

Filed under: Ministry in Action, Missions, Youth

2011 Adult Mission Trip to Mississippi

Val Sutton — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:09:52 +0000

Just under a dozen adults joined together for Roselle UMC’s second trip of the summer to the Choctaw Reservation near Philadelphia, Mississippi. This hard-working group served community meals, repaired and cleaned a house for a young family and (of course) had a great time together! A stop in Memphis, Tennessee cemented their great times together. Thank you all for serving — and to those who supported this trip with your donations and your prayers!

Filed under: Ministry in Action, Missions