Welcoming All.
First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge
418 West Touhy Avenue, Park Ridge, Illinois 60068
Rev. Scott S. Himel, Pastor
office@parkridgeumc.org
847.825.3144
Sunday, October 13, 2024
“Guide Us to Hear God’s Call:
How meeting Martin Luther King, Jr. Changed My Life.”
Sermon Series: Lessons from Dr. King
Scriptures: John 1:43-51
In the Gospel of John the ministry of Jesus begins with the recruiting of those who will learn, travel and work with him as he begins his public ministry. God is still inviting willing servants to learn and serve and minister to the “least and lost” as well as those who seem self-sufficient. In January of each year our nation celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who heard God’s call to address the inequities of racism and confront those who would deny citizens the right to vote and freely travel and live and serve like their white counterparts. In my first year of university I felt a call to be a minister of the Gospel and in my senior year I listened to an invitation to hear Dr. King and in so doing my life was radically changed. See you Sunday as we explore ways God is calling for people to follow the teachings of love, acceptance and service.
John Alan Boryk | jaboryk@comcast.net
First UMC will host this year’s Niles-Park Ridge CROP Hunger Walk October 20
Join with walkers from all across the community as we follow a three mile route to raise funds to fight hunger, globally through Church World Service, and locally through our Maine Township Emergency Food Pantry. Our FUMC CROP Walk team is forming, and you can sign up to walk and/or make a donation in support of a walker. Look for more information from your Outreach Ministry in the weeks to come, including the schedule for our restaurant fundraisers!
Sign up for the walk at First UMC CROP Walk team page: https://events.crophungerwalk.org/cropwalks/team/first-united-methodist-church-of-park-ridge-2
You’re invited: Sundays at 9:30AM
We invite you to sanctuary worship every Sunday at 9:30 am, which is also live streamed on YouTube and shared on social media early Sunday afternoon. Each worship service experience includes time of reflection and prayer, Scripture readings, a powerful message, and singing. Our music is a blend of traditional Wesleyan hymns and contemporary praise songs. Open table Communion meal is offered on the first Sunday of each month. All are invited to help lead our services through singing and reading as liturgists.
Faith Formation for All Ages
Children 3 years old to 5th grade Our current children’s curiculum is Cokesbury Kids “Big Faith”. Children may join us in-person or virtually from home. If you are attending in person, the children will leave the 9:30 am worship service after the children’s message, and head to our classrooms – Rooms 103 and 104. If you prefer to join virtually, we will provide the information you need to join the class, along with the materials the in-person group is using. In person, at home, or hybrid, we are here for you.
Youth Our Youth are continuing to learn creative discipleship through Follow Me: Biblical Practices for Faithful Living. They are focusing on connecting bible stories to contemporary issues they face in everyday life.
Online Learning for Adults Sunday morning and weekly online classes, and monthly online seminars on a variety of topics for adults continue to refresh us in faith. Contact the church office or our pastor for more information.
Compassion in Action
Opportunities open to all members and friends include meals to healthcare workers, support of local food pantries, creation of face coverings for anyone in need, prayer squares for first responders, care for the clients of Avenues to Independence, and outreach to the most vulnerable neighbors: the homeless, refugees, and the unemployed.
We continue to partner in service to Methodist agencies and community organizations including UMCOR, Justice For Our Neighbors, Exodus World Service, Feed My Starving Children, The Night Ministry, New Hope Community Food Pantry, International Health Partners, Church World Service, Reconciling Ministries Network, and Kids Above All.