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1 Christ Church of Oak Brook 501 Oak Brook Road Oak Brook , IL 60523 Privacy PolicySearch MediaContactMy AccountNew Here?ABOUTW elcome | InfoWORSHIPS ervices | MediaGROWC onnect | LearnSERVEM issions | VolunteerCARECare | PrayerENGAGEE vents | MinistriesGIVEI mpact | SupportWeekly UpdateNovember 15, 2017 Current Message SeriesNovember 18/19 Saturday Services:5:00 pm | Fellowship Hall | Rick Glyman (Live)Sunday Services:9:00 am | Sanctuary | Rick Glyman (Live)9:00 am | Fellowship Hall | Rick Glyman (Livecast)10:45 am | Sanctuary | Rick Glyman (Video)10:45 am | Fellowship Hall | Rick Glyman (Live)6:00 pm | Sanctuary | Rick Glyman (Live)Take Root and ConstructionIt Is Never Too Late to Take RootIf you were unable to be at last weekend s re-commitment services, it is never too late to be part of the Take Root journey.

2 Youcan place your commitment card in the offering during services today or fill out and submit a commitment card online won t reveal the new commitment numbers until the weekend after Thanksgiving, November 25 and 26. The numberone goal of the initiative continues to be for 100 percent participation in rooting our lives more deeply in Christ or the sake for real-time Take Root and construction "For where your treasure is there your heart will be also" -Matthew 6:21 WorshipThanksgiving Day One Church WorshipThursday, November 23 | 10:00 am | SanctuaryBring the whole family as our congregation gathers together in the same space for this warm Thanksgiving Day service. Joyfulmusic will be led by our Chancel Choir and Contemporary Band, and a wonderful message of gratitude will be given by Dave featuring Handel s MessiahSunday, December 3 | 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm | SanctuaryThis has become a family tradition for our congregation and surrounding communities.

3 A cookie and cider reception occurs at5:00 pm between concerts in Fellowship Hall. Childcare is provided both times for children 4 years of age and Lessons and CarolsSunday, December 10 | 9:00 and 10:45 am | SanctuaryWomen s Ensemble, Mixed Chamber Choir, and Laura Utley, professional harpist, will present beautiful services of AdventLessons and Carols, using Scripture and song to tell the Christmas story. Rev. John and Sandi Klingelhofer will Greenhouse: Whatever Happened to the Churches the Apostles Left?Thursday, November 30 | 9:30 am Coffee | 10:00 am Program | Room 260-263 Ask the Pastor - Revs. Rick Glyman, Paul Glyman, and Dave Bianchin will answer your , December 7 | 9:30 am Coffee | 10:00 am Program |Fellowship Hall Bicycling - Back by popular demand, cyclist Paul Peterson and crew will present a program about their cycling is available for $10.

4 Reservations are : : Eileen Johnson | | Church EsplanadeSundays, December 3, 10, 17 | 9:00 am | Student Center Oak Brook CampusThe Founding Core of Christ Church 's new Esplanade Campus will gather to worship, pray and prepare for the February 4,2018 launch. If you are feeling called to join Christ Church at this new multi-site or would like to learn more so you can inviteothers, we ask you to join : Eric Camfield, Esplanade Campus Pastor | Training 101 Saturday, January 20 | 8:30 am-4:00 pm | Mosaic RoomSoul Training 101 is a day long experience helping us to engage in the care of our soul in more meaningful ways. As we seekmore of Christ s active presence in our lives, we ll journey through key questions like: How is grace involved?

5 What can I dowhen I m distracted in prayer? How did Jesus live close to the Father? The $15 cost includes a continental breakfast and a : Small Groups Next StepsWe are so thankful for the many that have stepped into small group communities during our Flourish series. If you enjoyed thisexperience and would like to continue in a small group, these and new groups will begin again after the Christmas : Kathy Woods | a Wonder-Full Day!Fridays | 9:15 am - 1:15 pm | Room 140 Session 1: Worship November 17 and December 1, 8 and 15 | $108 This is a faith-nurturing environment for children ages 3-5 that begins in a sacred story space with parent/caregiver and a 30-minute Bible story, parents are free to go and children stay to enjoy singing, playing, snacking, making crafts andlunch.

6 We will explore Worship, Grow and : : Christina Nicholaus | Fall Food Drive | November 18 and 19 Drop off food inside Door 5 (the preschool entrance) during VillageSaturday, December 2 | 10:00 am-3:00 pm | Fellowship HallJoin us at this year s Spirit Village, as we embrace the true spirit of Christmas, by giving generously to the less fortunate. Nomatter the amount, your charitable gifts will improve the lives of individuals in our community and around the world. Visit thevariety of shops on Main Street to choose what projects God has put on your heart to support. Enjoy refreshments, a livepetting zoo, and Tim Hanning s special entertainment of illusion and music at 11:00 am and 1:30 pm in the Garden Chapel forthe whole family!

7 Information: Bring Spirit Village to Life by Volunteering on Main StreetSaturday, December 2 | 10:00 am - 3:00 pmEager spirits are needed to volunteer on Main Street at our unique outreach event. More than 100 volunteers offer their timeand talent to this event. Options include shopkeepers, bank tellers, greeters, and bakers, as well as set-up on November : the Homeless at DuPage PadsSunday and Monday, December 10 and 11 | 8:15 pm-7:30 am | 4-hour Shifts Available Bring the love of Christ to some of God's most vulnerable people by helping to prepare their meals and watch over : in WonderZoneDecember 23, 24, and 31 | During Holiday ServicesWonderZone, our Early Childhood Ministry program, is in need of wonderful childcare volunteers who can assist during ourholiday services with children four years and under.

8 Contact: Christina Nicholaus | Needed for Inner City Impact s Thanksgiving BanquetSunday, November 19 | 4:30 pm-8:30 pm | 2348 South Laramie, CiceroCome set up, serve, and clear Thanksgiving Dinner for the kids and families of Inner City : : Millie Ayala | | Mission Vision Trip to CyprusApril 11-17, 2018 Join Global Mission Partner Michel Khalil and Christ Church member Marj Kelly at this unique training conference to learn whatGod is doing in this part of the world. This team will be encouraging and learning from some of the leading Christian Leadersfrom the Middle East in a setting in Cyprus that is free from danger and persecution. Estimated cost $2, : Eileen Hoban | | Initiative GO Team to KenyaFebruary 4-14, 2018 Are you a business or professional person who has a passion to help facilitate and teach short courses on topics such asgrowing leaders and building teams, business leadership and financial management, and navigating grief and stress, Thegoal of this GO Team is to help improve education for children by providing Leadership Training for teachers and : Eileen Hoban | | Army Kettle BellMonday Saturday in December | 9:30 am-8.

9 30 pm (variety of shifts available)The Salvation Army, 1S415 Summit, Oak Brook TerraceThroughout the holiday season, red kettles are placed throughout communities to collect donations that help provide meals,shelter, and services to men, women, and children. Volunteers are needed to be a driver or to help count : : Renee Richel | | Multicultural Night Volunteers NeededWednesday, December 6 | 5:30-7:30 pm | York Center SchoolVolunteers are needed to greet, lead crafts, help with music, assist in the book fair, move art work, and be general helpers atour local school s annual : Renee Richel | | TrainingFriday, December 8 | 6:30-8:30 pm | Mosaic RoomSaturday, December 9 | 8:30-11.

10 30 am | Mosaic Room Join us for a Mission Intensive training as we dive deeper into what it means to be on mission with God in our is for beginners and experts alike as we unpack the theology and the practice, the ivory tower and the boots on theground of learning to love your neighbors and neighborhood : : Ben Swihart | Garden MissionSaturday, November 25 | 9:00-11:00 amHelp the homeless find God's love, warmth, food and more at Pacific Garden Mission. Volunteers are needed to pray, talk,listen and encourage transient guests. Volunteers will work in pairs, women will speak with women, and men will volunteer onthe men s : : Renee Richel | Prayer and Care Our hearts and prayers go out to:The Brackett Family on the passing Kathryn Brackett on November 4.