Westbrook is changing worship service times!

“What?” you say. All that hype and build up for something like this- this is no big deal! Actually, it is a BIG deal. The BIG deal is that we are attempting to make yet another way for people in our community to find seats, parking spaces and meaningful ministry at Westbrook. Over the last four years our 10:00 & 11:30AM service has been at capacity. As we wait for God’s timing to construct our Veteran’s Parkway campus, we need to do whatever it takes to make room for more and more people to hear about the love of Jesus. Now, we have investigated several options (like adding Saturday night services) but for now, we want to make an attempt to even out our three morning worship hours. Our Gente Unida service is flexing as well to help make this transition a reality. So begin to pray now about how you might flex with your Sunday schedule to help this balance take place. Starting October 3, 2010 (on Westbrook’s 14th Anniversary) a new worship schedule will begin. We not only want you to get ready for a change but we want you to ask your neighbors and friends to be in worship with you. The amazing statistic that we have been sharing as of late is that 92% of the people in Bolingbrook do not attend church. A high number could also probably be shared about Romeoville, Naperville, Woodridge and Plainfield. To be the kind of church that Jesus died for, we must be vigilant in reaching out to all people who need Jesus Christ. As we say all the time… God will make a way when there seems to be no way. Our desire is that everyone in our area knows that reality for themselves.

New Worship Times
Beginning Sunday, October 3, 2010
(Westbrook’s 14th Anniversary)
9:00 am Full KA and Avenue56 worship in the chapel
10:25 am Full KA and Velocity Student worship in the chapel
11:50 am Full KA
1:45 pm Gente Unida service full KA

Homeschoolers @ Westbrook

If you currently homeschool or are interested in finding out more about homeschooling, we will be having our first monthly homeschooler’s group meeting on Tuesday, September 14, at the home of Rob & Ruthie Daniels at 7:00PM. This will be a great opportunity to connect with other homeschooling families here at Westbrook! You can indicate your interest in this group on your In-Touch card or contact Rob and Ruthie Daniels at DanielsAcademy@att.net for more information.

Connecting the Dots!

Do you recall playing those connect the dots puzzles? These are puzzles or patterns that once completed, reveal a picture that was virtually impossible to see until you managed to connect all the dots together. Frankly, our lives and our stories are a lot like a connect the dots puzzle. There is so much that has gone on in our stories that perhaps not much of it makes sense until we are able to connect the dots and see the whole picture of what God is up to. The problem is, too many of us live in isolation and end up trying to make those dots connect all by ourselves. If you want to get an accurate picture, a more complete drawing of your story, you need to do it with the help of others who are trying to connect the dots of their own stories as well. And the best place to connect the dots of your life is in a small group here at Westbrook! You can sign up on the ministry table in the foyer or indicate your interest in a small group on one of our In-Touch Ministry cards. Pastor Rob is always ready to talk with you about getting connected TODAY! You can contact him by phone at (630) 759-4320 or by e-mail at rob.daniels@westbrookchurch.org.

Feed My Starving Children – Oct 9

Feed My Starving Children
Our next FMSC packing date is on Saturday, October 9 from 4:30 to 6:30PM. The reason we’re announcing it so early is because it’s Westbrook night at Feed My Starving Children and we need 100 people to volunteer on this date. To get plugged in with this opportunity or to find out more information, please contact Trich Hrycyk either by e-mail at Lilpiggs6@aol.com or by phone at (630)759-6533.

Summer Slump Catch Up Offering – Aug 22

Summer Slump Catch Up Offering
August 22, 2010 – All Services
Did you receive and read your recently published summer Make A Way Newsletter? One was mailed to your mailbox as well as to your computer inbox. Take a moment to read this important document and make plans to be a part of our Summer Slump Catch Up offering on August 22. While Westbrook does not talk too much about money, this is a critical season for us. Lower than normal summer giving has depleted our cash reserves that we had in place as we entered the summer months. We need to catch up and replenish these monies so that we are not hampered in doing the ministry that God has called us to do. Our staff has “tightened their belts” and we are “watching our p’s and q’s”, but we call upon you, our church family to see us through this. We want to seriously challenge you to faithfully give your full tithe every week. Additionally, if you have missed some this summer and can “catch up”, please do so. Through all of our faithful stewardship efforts we will be able to accomplish the ministry that God has given us a vision to do this summer and fall.

Las Vegas Mission Trip – Verve Church

Las Vegas Mission Trip
October 13-18 / Verve Church

In March of this year, Verve Church opened with a BANG and we are heading back out there October 13-18, 2010. Come and experience the challenge and fun of helping the people that live and work surrounding the Las Vegas strip come to know and love Jesus Christ. The cost of the trip is $600 and includes air, lodging, and transportation. Las Vegas is a town that lives, eats, and breathes sin. We can only change that one person and one heart at a time! Join us on our journey to bring lost and broken people to Christ! The signup deadline is Sunday, September 12. For more information, contact Tom Wilhelmi by e-mail at mugsyloans@yahoo.com or by phone at (630) 878-0089.

Arizona Mission Trip – October 3-10 / Arizona Reservation Ministries

Have you been inspired to spend a portion of your life this year on a Mission Trip? If so, then another mission trip opportunity is here for you to pray about and consider. A 2010 Westbrook team to Arizona Reservation Ministries is forming and we would love to have you contemplate being involved. The cost of this year’s trip is $1,025.00 which includes air, meals, lodging, ground transportation and ministry expenses. For more information, contact Sandy Swinkunas (team leader) at (630)759-4094. Be a part of a life-changing week. Not only will you be changed, but you will change the lives of the people you serve. It’s a win/win deal!

Christian Life Development (CLD) – August classes

Our Christian Life Development (CLD) series exists to provide individuals an opportunity to learn and grow in their relationship with God by providing an environment conducive to being equipped with the tools needed for an exciting and rewarding spiritual journey. The next weekend session of CLD Classes are scheduled for Saturday (CLD 100) and Sunday (CLD 200-400), August 28 and 29. Be watching for more details.
CLD 100: Discovering Westbrook
CLD 200: Growing God’s Way
CLD 300: Serving God’s Way
CLD 400: Sharing God’s Way
Tier II are weekend events that include invaluable instruction and insight from world class communicators from around the nation! This is where we invite Christ-followers to go to the next level or the next “tier” in the development of their faith walk with Christ! The next Tier II weekend is scheduled for October. More details to follow. *You must have attended CLD 100, 200, 300 & 400 to participate in these growth opportunities, so be sure to make the commitment to sign up for the August classes.

Pelican Harbor Splash Bash

Join us on Sunday, August 15, at Pelican Harbor for a Westbrook “Splash Bash!” Cost is only $10.00 for your whole family. Starts at 6:00PM. We also have a Baptism Celebration that night. If you’ve been thinking about following Jesus’ in baptism, be sure to let us know on your In-Touch card or speak to one of our pastors today.

Salvation & Baptism Class

Side Step is a class for children 3rd through 6th grade desiring to take that first step into their spiritual journey. This class will teach kids about Salvation and Baptism and is being offered on Sunday, August 1 during the 8:30AM service in room K1 back in the Kingdom Avenue area. Kids must pre-register. To do so, contact Dave Fischer by phone at (630) 759-4320 or by e-mail at dave.fischer@westbrookchurch.org. You can also call if you have any questions. We strongly suggest parents attend this class with their children.

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