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Transcript of Wheatland Life, January & February 2011
RESET: Getting Beyond the Great Recession • Going Deeper with Your Family in 2011 • Winter Events Catalog
general
the devoted life
life in community
the generous life
serving & events
In this issue:
Worship InfoP5
Who We Are /About WLP4
Cover Article:ResetP6-9
Going Deeper with your
Family in 2011P10
Oswego Campus UpdateP12-13
RecoverP15
That’s Enough?
P14
Generous Hearts for Busy MomsP16
Why Mission TripsP20
Everyday Service InstituteP24-25
Connection Points ForAdultsP26
Ministries forYouthP29-30
ServingOpportunitiesP27
Ministries for Children & FamiliesP28
We Don’t Tithe
P18
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Worship Information
Welcome to Wheatland Salem Church. We are a community of Chr istian believers captivated by a simple and profound mission:
Love God. Love Others . Change the wor ld.
If you’ve been around churches before that seems pretty basic . It is . But we‘re ser ious about it.
Whatever we devote our-
selves to – another per-
son, a job, some sor t of
lifestyle, some goal or personal achieve-
ment – changes us. Sometimes that is
amazingly good and sometimes it is
highly destructive. We become what we
worship. Getting the center of things
right is critically impor tant. The foun-
dation of our mission is making and
maintaining the connection with God
through Jesus Christ.
Those with whom we share life change
us, too. Community is one of God’s
amazing gifts. Wheatland Salem Church
values not only authentic personal faith,
but genuine relationships. This isn’t al-
ways easy, but we want to stay within
arms’ length of others so we can love
and be loved, forgive and be forgiven,
encourage and be encouraged, pray for
others and be prayed for ourselves. We
aren’t interested in love as a theological
concept or a theory, but as a practical
choice, a daily way of life .
And then, because we are changed
by God and changed by the people
with whom we share life, we influence
change in the par t of the world where
we live: our families, neighborhood,
school, spor ts teams, work, fr iendships
– you name it. When we are centered
on Christ and connected with others of
a similar hear t and mind, a lot of world-
changing happens. We seek to be the
good we want the world to become.
Our congregation lives out this mis-
sion through our values of authentic
faith, genuine relationships, vibrant wor-
ship, local and global missions, and an
unwavering focus on the next genera-
tions. Our logo seeks to communicate
visually that, among other things, every-
one is welcome to enter this commu-
nity of believers just where they are,
to explore the variety of ways in which
they can become par t of this mission,
imagine where the path of faith might
lead them, and find their center in Jesus
Christ.
If you are just beginning to explore
your spiritual journey, are reconnecting
with your faith, or are entering a new
season of your life , welcome to Wheat-
land Life.
Who We Are
About Wheatland LifeWheatland Life is a bi-monthly publication which is written, designed, edited, and printed by members of the Wheatland Salem Church staff and congrega-tion. We do our best to ensure that all content is accurate and error free, but we’re only human, so we apologize for any incorrect information.
Help OutIf you would like to volunteer your time or resources to assist with the creation of Wheatland Life (believe me, we could use it!) contact the Communications Team:Ben Thomas - [email protected] Hubbard - [email protected] Toledo - [email protected]
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Worship Information
Worship Info
Sunday Morning8:30 a.m. Traditional service in the Sanctuary9:45 and 11 a.m. Contemporary services in the Contemporary Worship Center
Healing ServiceFour th Saturday of each month at 5 p.m. in the Sanctuary
Prayer Gatherings - NapervilleThursdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary
1852 W. 95th St, Naperville IL.
Naperville Campus
Oswego Campus1217 Wolf Road, Oswego, IL.
For information about our loca-
tions or driving directions, visit
wheatlandsalem.org/our-location
Scan these QR codes with your
smar tphone for a map of each of
our locations.
Naperville Oswego
Find Us Online
Use Your Phone
visit wheatlandsalem.org/oswego to learn about our Oswego extension
Sermon SeriesJanuar y/Februar y 2010
Reset: Getting Beyond the Great Recession; getting over just getting by. See page 9.
Miss a Sunday? Visit wheatlandsalem.org/sermons to listen to past sermons.
Get Connected / Stay ConnectedWant to keep “in the loop” about what’s going on? Be sure to.. .
1. Subscribe to our weekly e-news (go to wheatlandsalem.org/im-new)
2. Visit wheatlandsalem.org frequently
3. Join our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter (@wheatlandsalem)
4. Join us for worship on Sunday and check out the “Featured events” on the bulletin
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Reset
Reset
By: Scott Field - Senior Pastor
Getting Beyond Not Just Getting By
When President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on Fr iday, November 22, 1963, where
were you? Maybe you weren’t born yet or maybe you were already an adult, but I was in
the fourth grade at Whittier Elementar y School. As the afternoon bell rang and we settled
in after lunch, I remember our teacher, Miss Clancy, coming in the room – red-r immed
eyes and quaver ing voice. “Class , something terr ible has happened….” The whole school
seemed silent. It was a national tragedy of epic proportions .
My own personal tragedy was that dad had
just sprung for a color television – deliv-
ered only two days ear lier from the Burr
Oak Television store on Western Avenue. The color
was eye-popping. Even the NBC peacock seemed to
jump right off the screen. I couldn’t wait for a Satur-
day morning of car toons in color. But the President’s
assassination changed all of that.
Out of respect, all the television networks broad-
cast in black and white – and there was nothing on
except live coverage of the death and planning for
the funeral of the President. I didn’t grasp it at the
time, but the world, at least as we experienced it in
the U.S., really did change that day.
When the twin towers were destroyed in New
York City on September 11, 2001 where were you?
I was headed back to the church from an ear ly
pre-operative call at a surgery center on the nor th
side of Naperville . I turned on WBBM Newsradio 78
only to hear the ear ly repor t about a commercial
passenger jet crashing into one of the World Trade
Center towers. Before I reached the church there
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More than “Silly Love Songs”?was the repor t of a second hit. And the world, at
least as we experience it in the U.S., changed that
day.
How about Sept. 15, 2008? Where were you?
I don’t have any recollection of what I was doing
that day but the world changed then too. It’s just
that most of us didn’t realize what had happened
and, cer tainly, no idea at all of what was about to
happen. That was the day Lehman Brothers filed
for bankruptcy protection following the massive
exodus of most of its clients, drastic losses in its
stock, and devaluation of its assets by credit rating
agencies. So began a cascade of crises that range
from a record number of home foreclosures, busi-
ness closings, high unemployment, and dramatic
increases in the level of pover ty in the U.S.
We have heard of economic cycles before. Re-
cessions have come and gone. The economy expands
and contracts and then expands again. But this time
something is different. The Federal Reserve has low-
ered its forecast for economic growth in 2011 and
become more pessimistic in its economic outlook.
Housing figures remain grim with a 30 month inven-
tory of housing for sale in the Chicago area. Un-
employment is expected to remain above 9% for at
least another year. It’s true that the panel of econo-
mists who are authorized to determine these sor ts
of things has declared that the recession ended in
June of 2009 after a post-World War II record run of
eighteen months. It is also true that the stock market
has experienced a substantial run up during the fall.
But most of us are not all that confident we have
turned the corner. In fact, we’re not sure what corner
we’re at anymore.
Financial repor ts give the macro view, but many
of us are dealing every day with the very personal
view.
I spoke to a recent college graduate who is tr ying
to get a career going. He said, “My parents told me
that going to college would be the key to a career.
But that isn’t true. The old rules don’t work any-
more.” My observation is that many young people
ready to go to work can’t find a job, and older work-
ers who would like to quit their job can’t afford to.
The Great Recession can be described in dollars
and cents, but it is having and has had a much more
profound impact than we can capture on a spread-
sheet. A friend not long ago described it to me this
way: “It was like,” he said, “we were all on a train bar-
reling along when we went into a tunnel. Most of us
expected that we would come out of the tunnel into
the sunlight again and continue on our journey. What
we didn’t expect was that the train would come to
a halt in the dark of the tunnel, many of us would be
hustled off the train and, not knowing exactly where
we were, nobody would know what to do next or
even which way to go.” I think that is pretty descrip-
tive of the situation we’re in.
Reset
A reduction to four day work weeks , a dramatic cut in compensation, or an outr ight loss of employment.A home mortgage that is “under water” (a mortgage amount higher than the ap-praised value of the home). Having to tell your child that the college fund you built for them for years had evaporated in a few months . Watching your retirement funds decrease in value value by 30%-40%.
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Reset
I believe that as much as the Great Recession
is a financial issue, it is a deeply spiritual, relational,
and emotional issue as well. The Great Recession
has bruised our souls in those impor tant areas like
what we value, how we see ourselves, what we count
as being successful, what it means to be significant,
how we prepare for the future, what or whom we
trust, and how we relate to the promises and per-
ils of money. As it turns out some of the things we
thought were completely trustwor thy simply aren’t.
Instead of confidence about the future, we’re often
contending with generalized anxiety, undermining de-
pression, crippling fear, and disturbing wariness about
our relationship with our money.
None of this takes God by surprise; which, in one
way, may be the most surprising and wonderful thing
of all. We are not left without a compass or map, but
many of us will find that we are clear ly traveling a
path right now that we didn’t know was on our life
itinerar y. Not to worry. We may be off of the script
we thought we are writing, but we are not in the
least off of God’s itinerar y. This is a transformative
time for all of us that will receive it.
During January and February at Wheatland Salem
we’ll be dealing with all of this directly. We call it
reset: getting beyond the Great Recession. I want to
invite you to personally engage the spiritual, rela-
tional, emotional, and financial aspects of the Great
Recession. Ignoring it won’t make it go away. God’s
Word and Way have abundant wisdom to help us get
our bearings and get on with life in the “new reali-
ties” of 2011 and beyond. We’re not asking, “How do
I get my old life back?” but “How do I get beyond just
getting by – and enjoy the life that is yet developing
right now?”
Here are several ways for all of us to give God’s
Word access to our situation:
Weekly Worship: Coming together before the Lord
The weekly worship themes in January – March
will all focus on getting beyond just getting by. Some
will relate to personal finances, some to the re-
sourcefulness of our community of faith, and some to
the hope we have in abundance to share with others.
This is the time each week when we gather together,
offer our worship to the Lord, and receive the bless-
ing of God’s Word for us. (For fur ther information
on worship in January – February, see page 9.)
Daily Devotional:
Time to slow down so we can catch up
During the month of February you are invited
to take par t in a four-week prayer adventure us-
ing a devotional resource entitled, generosity: moving
toward life that is truly life. It is written by well-known
pastor and author Gordon MacDonald and will pro-
vide a daily oppor tunity for meeting up with God to
get a fresh and freeing perspective on money, pos-
sessions, trust, and living life now. Daily prayer and
reflection is a way to slow down our pace so we
can catch up with God’s grace. If you’d like to order
your copy ear ly, contact Amy Altenbern at x136 or
Committed Community:
Taking it up close and personal
Getting Beyond the Great Recession is not a solo
effor t. Our preschoolers at Wheatland Salem Acad-
emy learn this right from the star t: if you are going to
go, go together. Some of us take longer to learn the
lesson. In February, along with using the generosity
devotional book individually, you are invited to use
it as a small group resource for meeting with oth-
ers who are on the same recovery journey. Maybe
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Upcoming Worship ThemesLet’s keep a firm gr ip on the promises that keep us going. God always keeps his word. Let’s see how inventive we can be in encourag-ing love and helping out, not avoiding worship-ing together as some do but spurr ing each other on… (Hebrews 10:24-25 from The Message)
Worship in January -- February, 2011
1/2 Epiphany! Matthew 2:1-12 Pastor Bob Butler preaching Holy Communion at all worship hours
1/9 More of the same in 2011? Luke 3:21-23 Celebration of baptismal re- newal and reaffirmation Pastor Scott preaching
Reset: getting beyond the Great Recession
1/16 Smothered by worr y when we were seeking life 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Pastor Scott preaching
1/23 Okay, so you’ve got Boardwalk and Park Place, but it’s only a game Luke 12:13-20 Pastor Scott preaching
1/30 Did you hear the one about the old man and the chickin’? Matthew 6:19-21; 25-34 Pastor Scott preaching
2/6 Increasing your bandwidth Acts 4:32-35 Pastor Scott preaching Holy Communion at all ser vices
2/13 The Cost of a White Elephant Matthew 6:19 2 Cor inthians 5:17-20 Pastor Carol preaching
you are already in a small group that can adopt it as
your resource for the month. Maybe you’d like to join a
newly forming group. You might even like to gather up
a group of fr iends and facilitate the weekly discussion
yourself. If you want to check out options for par tici-
pating in or facilitating a small group, contact Amy at
x136 or come to UNITE (see page 26).
One Day Financial Seminar: Getting to the Nuts and Bolts
It’s a gift to think big thoughts, pray soulful prayers,
and connect with others on the journey, but finally,
since we are talking about our relationship with money
and its meaning in our lives, we have to get to the nuts
and bolts of managing our own resources. On Saturday,
March 5th, we’ll offer a one day seminar called Good
$ense. We’ve selected this material and its presenter,
developed in conjunction with the Willow Creek As-
sociation, because we believe it will be par ticular ly
helpful to our members and friends and will address
various ages, stages, and issues of our lives as related to
the management of our financial resources. If you want
more information on Good $ense, see page 19.
I want to encourage you to bring friends, family
members, adult children, those who are being chal-
lenged by the recession, and also those for whom it has
been little more than a news item in the paper. Two of
the core values of our congregation will come together
in a powerful way in January and February: personal
faith and authentic relationships.
We’re resetting our relationship with money and
its meaning in our lives so that we can get beyond the
Great Recession and get on with the Great Adventure
of living as followers of Jesus in 2011.
Reset
Going Deeper
Going Deeper:Taking Your Family to the Next Level in 2011
By: Amy AltenbernDirector of Ministry
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Families are a blessing…and a real challenge. Fami-
lies are a place where God designed us to grow
into the “me” I am supposed to be. In a family we
are dependent upon another, and others are dependent
upon us. Families are where the uniqueness of us can be
revealed and celebrated. It can also be where we let our
hair down and walk around in that ridiculously comfor t-
able (and equally ugly) sweatshir t. And it often is where
we are repeatedly challenged to love and relate to peo-
ple that are not like us. This is where we develop our
character, social skills, expectations about relationships,
and spiritual foundation —which is why we often feel un-
prepared or overwhelmed when we become parents.
While this may be an unwelcomed experience for high-
ly-educated, motivated, professionally-successful people,
God has created another place for us to grow so that we
may be prepared, suppor ted, encouraged, and (dare I say)
taught how to develop ourselves and our children—the
community of faith, the kingdom of God, the local church.
We were not created to figure out all this life , relation-
ship, and faith stuff on our own. We need others and they
need us.
I often hear the disappointment in a parent’s voice
when they talk about how “they missed the chance to
___” with their child and “now it is too late”. While I can
empathize with their regret, my soul does not agree with
their final assessment. I don’t think it is ever too late to do
the things that really matter—that which builds character,
or helps us learn how to relate to others, or to know
Christ more fully. Our God is a redemptive and patient
Father who waits and anxiously watches for us to come
to Him and to a way of life he knows is best for us. That
is why my hear t aches for those whose family growing up
was not a safe, loving or life-giving one.Yet I know that
God is not done with that person, that healing can occur
in powerful, life-changing ways, and that the community of
faith is often where that happens.
Wheatland Salem Church is devoted to helping people
so that they can help others in Christ’s name. We are
also a place where we can grow and help others grow.
You might be thinking that your kids are not going to
want to “do church stuff ” because you are star ting now.
You might feel like you have failed because your child
doesn’t listen or follow directions as you would like. Or
you worry that your kids will not grow up with a strong
faith because you are still ear ly in your faith journey.
Please remember that God is not through with you or
your children and this community of faith is here for your
entire family!
Since the New Year is a time of self-reflection and self-
improvement, you might be thinking about how you can
“reset” your family life . There are a few options that I
would like to encourage you to consider. It does mean
that you might need to reset some other priorities to
make time to experience these, but I believe it will be
wor th it.
There are 4 different kinds of family-focused classes or groups occurr ing over
the next several months . You can check out the details in the Ever yday Ser vice
Institute section of this edition of Wheatland Life, or on wheatlandsalem.org
Me and My House: Each month this course discusses a spir itual practice and how that practice, regardless of your fam-
ily member’s ages , can help deepen your family’s life. Januar y will focus on the topic of “Your
way vs . My way”. Februar y’s focus will be about how we can be “Feasting Upon God”.
Boundaries with Kids: This study is intended to help parents take str ides toward br inging control to their family life by setting
limits while stil l being a loving parent--and above all, instil l ing in children the godly character that is the
foundation for healthy, productive adult living. It is a great guide to help br ing peace to your family life.
Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP): Ever y parent wants a calm, happy family environment. It takes a blend of love, discipline, and lots of understand-
ing. The six Ear ly Childhood STEP sessions focus on these topics: 1) Understanding young children, 2) Understanding
young children’s behavior, 3) Building self-esteem in the ear ly years , 4) Listening and talking to young children & help-
ing them learn to cooperate, 5) Discipline for young children, 6) Young children’s emotional and social development.
Moms By Faith will be discussing “The Friendships of Women”: The contr ibution of women’s fr iendships to their lives can be either enr iching or draining. This study explores the many
different phases of women’s relationships with mothers , siblings and childhood fr iends , as well as those of ministr y
partners , mentors and soul-mates . This study will help you make all of these fr iendships the best that they can be.
And, coming in April—Parenting: The Early Years: This course takes a Biblical approach into the traits parents want their children to have and the traits
they want their children to see modeled in them. Captured on these six DVDs are real-life parenting
moments taken inside the homes of 20 real families who are tr ying to raise their kids in the best way possible.
If you would like to learn more about these or other oppor tunities for growth in your life , our pas-
tors and staff are available to help guide you. Just remember that it is never too late for God
to be welcomed into your life and to do abundantly more than you can imagine!
Going Deeper
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Oswego CampusBy: Steve Saunders
An Update From The Front Lines
Greetings brothers and sisters in the name
of Jesus. As I thought about writing
this article I was reminded of the Apostle
Paul’s vision of the Macedonian man in Acts
16:6-10. The man was urging Paul to come
over and help them. A key part of the sto-
ry is that Paul and his companions had been
blocked by the LORD from ministering to oth-
er towns before Paul received the vision. I
know we did not hear the people of Oswego
urging us to come. However, I do believe we
have been called to go! Our mission state-
ment is, “Love God, Love Others, Change the
World”, and thanks to Pastor Bob Butler we
have also adopted a motto of: “One Church,
two locations”. I am here to give an update
on our second location.
While we have not celebrated a Sunday ser-
vice yet there has been much formal and infor-
mal ministry happening at the Oswego campus.
In September the Wheatland faithful served
up some liquid caffeine in order to share Je-
sus. A few weeks later Pastor Bob and I had
the joy of making some great connections with
some hard core high school football fans as
we used our skill at parking sixty to seventy
cars on our lot that should hold only fifty
four! While parking cars we were able to
spread the word about the “new” church and
make connections with our neighbors.
One of the first orders of ministry was the
launch of Tuesday night prayer meetings al-
ternating between our Naperville and Oswego
campuses. The Wheatland family has known
that prayer must be our starting point, our
foundation for life, and for seeking the LORD’s
direction. Ask around and look for those who
have been a part of these prayer meetings and
you will be inspired by the stories of power,
victory, and the movement of the Holy Spirit
on those involved. Mark your calendars for
Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. at the Naperville
campus only starting in January.
On September 22nd we opened the doors in
Oswego to launch three ministries! First, a
youth leadership team has been meeting to learn
about leadership so that they can seed the new
branch of The Well at Oswego. Many thanks
to Tom Howard, Pam Fecht and the students
from Naperville who are going to our Oswego
church to help get it started and welcome any
new students. I am excited by what Jesus is
doing in the next generation. Secondly, Alpha
began to help people walk the road to a new
faith in Christ or a re-introduction to Christ.
We were counting on many people coming to
Alpha; however, this did not happen. Don’t
be discouraged, as we must remember that we
are also in a spiritual battle and anytime great
things are accomplished for Jesus there will
be opposition. If you are like me and have
made this statement in the past, “even if only
one is reached it will be worth it”, we now
have a chance to walk the talk. Thankfully,
more than one has come since that first night
and faith in Christ is growing. Again, a huge
thank you to the whole Alpha team includ-
ing the cooking team for the delicious meals!
Finally, The Marriage Course began. This is a
DVD series developed by the Alpha ministry as
An Update From The Front Lines
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If you’d like to be involved in the efforts to launch the Oswego Campus please contact Pastor Bob Butler at [email protected] or 630.904.1035 x134
a seven week study to build and strengthen new marriages as well as those marriages that have many years behind them. My wife Vicki and I had the privilege of being facilitators for four of the sessions. This was a great time for couples to enjoy a quiet dinner alone at a table for two. After dinner we learned strategies in communication, love languages, understand-ing our spouse’s point of view, and conflict resolution. The Marriage Course required many hands. Thank you to Kim Neace, Suzzette Pa-padakis, the Turners, the Roons, and the Lies. The work of Christ is getting done.
But there are more exciting things happen-ing. By the time you read this we will have served coffee and donuts in Oswego for a sec-ond time. Please continue to be in prayer for our impact in Jesus’ name to the students at Oswego East High School. We will also be hitting the neighborhoods again to deliver door hangers as we seek to know and serve the com-munity. On November 24th we celebrated our
first Thanksgiving in Oswego and we have much to be thankful for! Our first Christmas Eve services in Oswego were held at 4 and 7 p.m.
This update only scratches the surface as Pastor Bob has put together a twelve month plan of ministry to flow out of the Oswego campus. Keep checking the web site and Wheat-land Life for updates or changes to the cal-endar.
Let us remember the words of the Apostle Paul in Romans 10:13-14, “For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him whom they never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching?” Verse 17 goes on to say, “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” (ESV) Let it be said of Wheatland Salem Church that we went and told.
pics of our coffee outreach at Oswego Campusand Oswego East HS
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That’s Enough? By: Carol Griffith, Assistant Pastor
When the apostle Paul was encouraging the
church in Corinth to be generous, he assured
them with these words:
Always having enough?! Are you kidding? Obviously, those
Corinthians didn’t have to deal with inflation, recession,
mor tgages, childcare expenses, college tuition, medical bills,
and the list goes on. But consider this: even though the cir-
cumstances may be quite different, the goodness and faith-
fulness of God remains unchanged.
That’s not just pastor-talk--I’ve seen it time and time again.
I’m blessed with a unique viewpoint because as par t of Car-
ing Ministries here at Wheatland Salem, I help manage the
resources in the Care Fund which are used to provide for
the practical needs of our church family and friends. God
uses ordinar y dollars and cents to bring the extraordinar y
hope and blessing only God can bring.
The Care Fund checkbook may look like any ol’ run of the
mill checkbook, but each entr y doesn’t simply indicate the
payment of money owed. If you could “click” on an entr y
as you do an internet hyper link, you would find that each
entr y tells a stor y . . . a stor y where God has made a way
where there was no way . . . a stor y where God made the
impossible possible . . . a stor y where God brought not only
relief, but rescue . . . a redemption story.
It can be difficult to make our needs known to others and
so these stories aren’t mine to share. But Paul’s image of
the church as the body of Christ reminds us that when one
par t suffers, every par t suffers with it. Since we are so vi-
tally connected to each other in the family of faith, God may
use other people to help meet our needs—often in practi-
cal, tangible ways . . . to cover COBRA payments when jobs
are lost and illness comes knocking anyway, to help with a
mor tgage when salaries are cut and foreclosure looms, to
pay for a funeral when death catches us unprepared . . . In
the face of what appears to be financial ruin, God brings
redemption.
By the time this issue of Wheatland Life makes it into
your mailbox or into your hands, we will have already cel-
ebrated the gathering of our Reconnect Christmas offering
which will be used to replenish and build the Care Fund.
However, since I am writing this in November, I have no idea
how much we will receive . . . What I do know is without
a doubt it will be enough—enough to join with God in his
work of redemption!
God’s Redemption Amidst a Global Recession
That’s Enough?
“God is able to provide you with ever y bless-ing in abundance, so that by always hav-ing enough of ever ything, you may share
abundantly in ever y good work.”2 Cor inthians 9:8 NRSV
“But just as you excel in ever ything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness
and in your love for us—see that you also excel in this grace of giving. . . .Our desire is not that oth-ers might be relieved while you are hard pressed, but that there might be equality. At the present
time your plenty will supply what they need, so that in turn their plenty will supply what you need...”
2 Cor inthians 8:7, 13-14
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Hope is on the way.
12 Steps of LifeRecovery Groups
Alcoholics AnonymousGamblers Anonymous
Overeaters AnonymousAl-anon Group
Boundaries Group“Where Is God When It Hurts” Study
Everyone needs a new start.
Thursday NightsAll groups at Oswego Campus @ 7 p.m. AA only at Naperville Campus @ 7:30 pm.Childcare available upon request
For more info: Visit bit.ly/wscrecoveryContact Pastor Bob Butler at 630.904.1035 x134 or [email protected]
Recover
Generous Hearts for Busy Moms
Some show up in sweats while others come in de-
signer jeans. Some are in their 20s, some in their 40s
and others somewhere in between. We come from
all walks of life-- a wide gamut of backgrounds, careers, up-
bringings, opinions, and faith experiences. Whether moms-
to-be with growing bellies, “mommies” chasing toddlers and
school-age kids, or parents of adult children, we share in
both our joys and our struggles.
To be perfectly honest, when I was first invited to a Moms
by Faith event, I hesitated to go because I worried that
it might be a bunch of “have-it-all-together” moms who I
couldn’t relate to. Yet at the very first Meet and Greet I at-
tended, I fell into real, natural conversations with welcoming
and honest women within minutes. These initial conversa-
tions have since blossomed into amazing friendships, which
continue to grow through sharing in weekly Faith Enrich-
ment and various meet-ups.
Despite any previous expectations, many of us have been
blessed and impressed by the authentic, fr iendly atmosphere
that ends up drawing each of us into deeper community.
We set up chances to serve and care for others outside
our immediate circle through oppor tunities like Feed My
Star ving Children and Carenet, but the extraordinar y care
we, as individuals in the group, have enjoyed when in need
has surely cemented the bonds of this small microcosm of
the body of Christ.
A favorite example of Christ’s provision through these
sisters of faith occurred around the time of the bir th of
my second child. My husband’s bir thday was about to be
neglected as I realized I had been distracted from prepar-
ing anything for him in advance of my daughter’s deliver y
and I found myself reaching out to friends to text bir thday
greetings to help make Ben feel celebrated. Later that day
one of my MBF friends arrived on my doorstep with an
inscribed cookie cake and handpicked cards for my older
daughter and I to sign and give him along with a card signed
by all of the moms. Her thoughtfulness in creatively going
out of her way demonstrated God’s own joyful giving to me
in a way that I could then pass on to my family.
In just my one year of involvement with MBF, I have seen
meals delivered, babysitting favors traded, items donated,
prayers offered and countless other acts of ser vice to one
another. I’m not sure if it’s “mom radar” or discernment,
but the responses of these moms to those in need defi-
nitely goes beyond simply being thoughtful. I can think of
ver y few places that I can show up stressed, disheveled and
overwhelmed and instantly feel the the calming presence of
Christ in everyone around me. A few weeks ago I showed
up to our weekly meeting almost an hour late after bat-
tling my 4-year-old’s tantrums, a teething baby, and missing
shoes (seriously-- right in the closet?). I slumped in my seat,
feeling spent, and within minutes fr iends had set a plate of
delicious breakfast treats and coffee in front of me without
me even needing to ask. I was instantly whisked out of my
crazy morning and put in a place of peace where I could
focus on God in community. Here are women who not only
speak words of love; they show it too.
John 13:35 says, “All men will know that you are my dis-
ciples if you love one another.” This is our aim and our joy,
to love one another through laughter, ser vanthood, growth
and faith.
If it were solely the love we show one another that de-
fined MBF, it would still be a nice group to be a par t of, but
what attracts me to this community more than anything is
their hear ts for ser vice outside of MBF. From my first get-
togethers with MBF organizer, Allie Hasan, she impressed
upon me her desire for ser vice to be the pulse of the group.
I thought this was awesome, although when I began helping
to plan service oppor tunities, I was a little nervous about
the level of response I would see from busy moms who are
often overextended as it is. But my nervousness quickly
turned to amazement after our first “Toiletries for Haiti”
event in which I saw moms taking extra time out of their
busy days to publicize the toiletr y drive in neighborhood
newsletters and reach out to their neighbors to help chil-
dren in another countr y.
(continued on p. 30...)
Generous Hear ts For Busy Moms
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by Joy Thomas
I f you’re like me, the very sight of an offering plate seems
to evoke deep-seated guilt about not tithing. But have
no fear! I’ve built a comprehensive list of offering plate
avoidance techniques just for you:
The “I’m too focused on the service” technique - pay █
extra attention to the service, even if they’re just playing canned music. Pass the plate mechanically like a zombie staring at fresh meat and people will think you’re “in the zone” and acting on impulse.
The “I use automatic withdrawal” technique - Fire up █
your best smug face to project an aura of confidence that says, “My bank account is like Old Countr y Buffet for the church, they need a bigger plate unless they want to make a thousand trips through the line.”
The “I forgot my wallet” technique - You reach down to █
your back pocket - but - you seem to have forgotten your wallet. This is probably the most effective, except for those seated behind you, it just looks like you have an itch to scratch.
The “I’m just visiting for a baptism” technique - Sit in the █
front row and make sure you’re dressed in your Sunday best. Dip your tie or the bottom edge of your dress in water for a more authentic “baptismal collateral damage” effect.
The “I don’t think this church spends my money wisely” █
technique - You’re visibly agitated, but in a “with the love of Christ” sor t of way. Shake your head in disappoint-ment and softly mutter something like, “They’re just going to spend this on coffee for the staff.” (And it’s probably true.)
The “Inception” technique - This one is tricky because it █
requires advanced knowledge of the human psyche. Kid-nap the Pastor and implant a thought in his mind through a dream within a dream within a dream within a... what were we talking about?
Sarcasm aside, the problem I’m tr ying to get at is the
undue stress we place on ourselves to be generous with
our money when we’re on a tight budget. Not only is our
definition of generosity tied almost exclusively to money,
but we tend to measure our own level of generosity against
our level of giving as well. We often forget that a generous
life is holistic and seeks to be sacrificial in all areas. Not just
with money, but time, talents, and gifts as well.
My wife and I, after three years of marriage, are finally
ready to commit to giving on a regular basis. However, like
many others, we’ve never had much wiggle-room in our
budget when all essentials are accounted for. The lesson
we’ve learned over the last three years is simple.
Financial resources and desire oftentimes have an inverse
relationship. We have a desire to give, but resources aren’t
available, so we mentally retreat and feel as though we have
nothing to offer.
Despite our lack of financial ability, my wife and I still find
ways to be generous. We tr y to align our passions, talents,
and time with oppor tunities to serve others.
For example, my wife and I recently took engagement
photos for a couple that we know. If you’ve ever hired a
photographer to do this, you know how expensive it can be.
We spent an entire afternoon with them shooting photos.
After that we spent another few hours combing through
the 500 photos we took and picking the best ones. Then
we edited the photos. It took a lot of time, but we didn’t
care. We were doing something for our fr iends that had
enormous value, but little cost.
So in a time of real and poignant uncer tainty about our
finances, the economy, or job security, be creative in your
generosity. Give beyond the contents of your wallet.
We Don’t Tithe By: Shawn Hubbard, Website Coordinator
Trying to get a grip on finances? Confused about the discipline of tithing?Looking for practical ways to let God rule all your resources?
Check out Good $ense
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Saturday, March 5thNaperville Campus8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cost: $15/person (includes lunch & par ticipant guide)
The Good $ense Budget Course helps par ticipants discover tools and develop skills that enable them to control their finances, rather than allowing their finances to control them. Par ticipants get practical help and guidance to:
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by Pam Moga
Why Mission Trips?
When returning from a shor t-term mission trip
it is near ly impossible to put into words the
blessings of the experience. It is easy to tell
the “who, what, when, where, why and how” of a trip—but
the blessings of the hear t are much more difficult to put
into words. I have been on near ly 20 shor t-term mission
trips. Each of the missionaries my teams have served with
described the blessings they have felt in a variety of ways.
The par ticular work which teams have helped with would
have been difficult to accomplish without our par tnership.
For example, in Poland, using native English speakers adds
value to the English Language Camps. Our teams have pro-
vided native English speakers which are a draw to Polish
people signing up for English camps, and the camps serve
as vehicles to share the love of Christ with Polish youth.
Other times, it has been described that working side by
side is evidence of being one in Him. In Appalachia, while
helping repair a home, the homeowner came outside and
worked alongside me. She said to me, “I feel as if I am at
church, because I feel God’s presence here.” Yet even more
missionaries and those they serve describe the encourage-
ment they feel when people respond to God’s call. A lasting
memory from a trip to Africa was when Muyombi District
Superintendent of the U.M. Church in Tanzania, said to us,
“You are faithful. You have come out into the world two by
two, and you are a great encouragement to us. Go home
and send two more and two more behind them.” It makes
me smile whenever our church sends more people to serve,
knowing they will be an encouragement to others.
It is humbling, because no matter when or where I have
served in missions, I have gone out to bless and have in turn
been blessed. One of the greatest blessings comes through
obedience to God. When feeling God’s call to serve in mis-
sions, there have been many distractions—What about my
family? Can I take that much time off work? What do I have
to offer? How will I find the money? Each trip has been a
test of faith and trust in God to provide for all of these con-
cerns. When I see every one of my concerns addressed, and
I am free to serve Him without worr y, I am truly blessed. I
have also learned how to serve and use my gifts on these
trips, and this carries over at home through our church and
in my workplace. While on mission trips, my focus is on
God and my relationship with him is strengthened. Through
it all, I have been extremely blessed by the many friendships
I have developed with people of all ages, races, and nation-
alities. God is the God of all!
In his writings, David C . Forward has written; “Why run
shor t-term mission trips?” His answer? “Because our Lord
wants us to; because people need us; because our home
church will be enlivened by the activity.” Why should I par-
ticipate?” His answer? “Because the mission experience
will open your eyes to God’s presence in our everyday lives.
You will be fulfilling your promise to care for people in need
and following directives God set for th in the Bible. Taking
par t in a mission team will strengthen your faith, touch your
hear t, deepen your friendships and change your life .” All of
these things have been true throughout my experiences in
ser ving in missions.
Why Mission Trips?
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Get Childcareif needed by contacting Vicki at [email protected] or call 630.904.1035 x407
Baptism Orientation Learn about baptism, get equipped to be faith building parents.Saturdays | 8:30 - 10 a.m. | Dates: 1/8, 3/12
Pastor’s Meet & GreetNew to WSC? Wondering what your next step should be? Please come to Pastor’s Meet & Greet for a brief overview of ministries and opportunites to grow.Sundays | 9:45 and 11 a.m | Dates: 1/9, 2/13
Intro ClassesIntro classes are intended to help jump-star t your spiritual journey from your star ting point & get connected.
Semester ClassesSemester classes are those which take extra time or greater depth of exploration to cover a par ticular topic. They address a variety of topical areas such as: understanding God’s word, caring for one another, Christian worldview, building a relationship with Christ, perspectives of our fore-fathers/mothers, intro-duction to Christian beliefs, and right living.The Cup of Our LifeThe cups we use everyday can symbolize life, with its blessings, emptiness or fullness, and its brokenness and fl aws. This study is an introspective look at our spiritual lives and offers ways to grow through refl ection and prayer. Fridays | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | 1/7 to 2/4 | OswegoLeader: Kim Bockay Philippians by N.T. WrightEverything seems to be going wrong! The economy is in the tank, jobs are hard or impossible to fi nd, the world is in a mess, and my outlook is becoming one of gloom. Happiness is not something we understand by looking it up in the dictionary. Apprenticeship is required, and Paul is the master teacher. He doesn’t tell us to be happy, or how to be happy. He just is happy. Paul teaches us in Philippians to maintain joy in spite of our circumstances.1/9 to 2/27 | NapervilleSundays | 9:45-11:15 a.m. | Leader: TBDSundays | 11 a.m.-noon | Leader: Jim BeebeWednesdays | 9:15-11:15 a.m. | Leader: Donna Micklich
Boundaries with KidsThis study is intended to help parents take strides toward bringing control to their family life by setting limits while still being a loving parent--and above all, instilling in children the godly character that is the foundation for healthy, productive adult living. It is a great guide to help bring peace to your family life.Sundays | 11 a.m.-noon | 1/9 to 2/27 | NapervilleLeader: Amy Altenbern
Active Worship A study based on the question “what is worship?” that will explore worship as a celebration, a way by which we hear God speak and an opportunity for us to respond..Thursdays | 7:45-9:00 p.m. | 1/13 to 3/3 | NapervilleLeaders: Ben Thomas and Jen Liskey
Jesus StudyIn this increasingly global world, we will encounter more and morepeople who have heard of the historical Jesus, yet believe He was only a good man or a prophet. Could you adequately explain to your neighbor who is Jewish, Muslim, or Mormon (all who believe Jesus was a great prophet) why you believe He was the Son of God and your Savior? Come learn more about the historical Jesus and the facts behind the Christian belief that He was and is the only God/Man, and true Savior.Sundays | 9:45-10:45 a.m. | 1/9 to 3/27 | NapervilleLeader: TBD
Believing God by Beth MooreDo you believe God or merely believe in Him? The fi ve principles of this study are: God is who He says He is, God can do what He says He can do, I am who God says I am, I can do all things through Christ, and God’s word is alive and active in me. Come learn more about believing God, not just belief in Him.Thursdays | 9:15-11:30 a.m. | 1/13 to 3/17 | NapervilleLeader: Paula Traviolia
The Good and Beautiful Life“I have never met a person whose goal was to ruin his or her life. We all want to be happy, and we want it all of the time.” So begins James Bryan Smith in The Good and Beautiful Life. The problem is, he tells us, we have bought into false notions of happiness and success. Following the Sermon on the Mount, this follow-up to The Good and Beautiful God guides us to look behind these belief fl aws and to replace them with Jesus’ narratives about life in the kingdom of God.Thursdays | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | 1/13 to 4/7 | NapervilleLeaders: Eileen Dudich and Debbie Gregory
STEP Systematic Training for Effective ParentingAs a parent, you want a calm, happy family environment. It takes a blend of love, discipline and lots of understanding. Tuesdays | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | 2/8 - 3/22Contact: WSCA at 630.904.7035
Sprint ClassesSprint classes are intended for our busy adults who want to par ticipate in a biblical learning environment, without the long-term commitment of a semester class. Our Sunday morning sprint classes also give Sunday School teachers, guides and other Sunday morning ministry teams the oppor tunity to serve and learn on a schedule that works for them. Sprint classes address topical areas such as: building a relationship with Christ, introduction to Christian beliefs, right living, being a light to the world, and Christian worldviews.
Just Walk Across the RoomMost of us don’t really want to evangelize those around us. That is something the church, our pastor, or Billy Graham should do. Jesus calls us, though, to go into the world and proclaim the good news. So, you ask, how can I do that? Using the power of our story, de-veloping friendships, and discerning next steps, we can learn how to “evangelize” those around us. It’s not as frightening as you think!3/6 to 4/6 | NapervilleSundays | 9:45-10:45 a.m. | Leader: TBDSundays | 11 a.m.-noon | Leader: TBDWednesdays | 9:15-11:30 | Leader: Donna Micklich
Pastor’s PerspectiveWednesdays | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Naperville | Leader: Scott Field1/12 Does God Still Heal?2/9 What is the Gospel?3/16 Why Don’t We Hear Much About Hell? Pastor’s Perspective Podcast available at wheatlandsalem.org (search “pastor’s perspective” in the search bar)
Getting a Grip... Sundays | 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. | Naperville | Leader: Bob Krug1/9 ...On Your Finances2/6 ...On Your Spiritual Llife3/6 ...On Your Relationships
Me and My HouseSundays | 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. | Naperville | Leader: Kim Neace & Marc Liskey1/23 Your Way vs. My Way2/20 Feasting Upon God3/20 All Honor and Glory
How To SeriesSundays | 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. | Naperville | Leaders vary1/16 How to Pray2/13 How to Live Generously3/13 How to Share My Faith
Cer tificate in Christian LeadershipA non-degree program offered by Nor thern Seminary, in par tnership with Wheatland Salem Church. For more info see p. 2 or visit wheatlandsalem.org/CCL
Exploring the BibleThis course will introduce students to both the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament. The course will focus on the literary and theological themes of the Bible as well as provide students with guidelines for the study of the biblical material in its literary, historical, cultural, and social contexts.
Tuesdays | 7-9 p.m. | 1/11 to 3/15 | NapervilleProfessor: C. Mariottini Cost: $150 per course
NEW FOR 2011!Everyday Service Institutepreparing Christ followers for everyday service that makes a long term impact
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Everyday Service Institute
Register and get more info at wheatlandsalem.org/register
Get Childcareif needed by contacting Vicki at [email protected] or call 630.904.1035 x407
Baptism Orientation Learn about baptism, get equipped to be faith building parents.Saturdays | 8:30 - 10 a.m. | Dates: 1/8, 3/12
Pastor’s Meet & GreetNew to WSC? Wondering what your next step should be? Please come to Pastor’s Meet & Greet for a brief overview of ministries and opportunites to grow.Sundays | 9:45 and 11 a.m | Dates: 1/9, 2/13
Intro ClassesIntro classes are intended to help jump-star t your spiritual journey from your star ting point & get connected.
Semester ClassesSemester classes are those which take extra time or greater depth of exploration to cover a par ticular topic. They address a variety of topical areas such as: understanding God’s word, caring for one another, Christian worldview, building a relationship with Christ, perspectives of our fore-fathers/mothers, intro-duction to Christian beliefs, and right living.The Cup of Our LifeThe cups we use everyday can symbolize life, with its blessings, emptiness or fullness, and its brokenness and fl aws. This study is an introspective look at our spiritual lives and offers ways to grow through refl ection and prayer. Fridays | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | 1/7 to 2/4 | OswegoLeader: Kim Bockay Philippians by N.T. WrightEverything seems to be going wrong! The economy is in the tank, jobs are hard or impossible to fi nd, the world is in a mess, and my outlook is becoming one of gloom. Happiness is not something we understand by looking it up in the dictionary. Apprenticeship is required, and Paul is the master teacher. He doesn’t tell us to be happy, or how to be happy. He just is happy. Paul teaches us in Philippians to maintain joy in spite of our circumstances.1/9 to 2/27 | NapervilleSundays | 9:45-11:15 a.m. | Leader: TBDSundays | 11 a.m.-noon | Leader: Jim BeebeWednesdays | 9:15-11:15 a.m. | Leader: Donna Micklich
Boundaries with KidsThis study is intended to help parents take strides toward bringing control to their family life by setting limits while still being a loving parent--and above all, instilling in children the godly character that is the foundation for healthy, productive adult living. It is a great guide to help bring peace to your family life.Sundays | 11 a.m.-noon | 1/9 to 2/27 | NapervilleLeader: Amy Altenbern
Active Worship A study based on the question “what is worship?” that will explore worship as a celebration, a way by which we hear God speak and an opportunity for us to respond..Thursdays | 7:45-9:00 p.m. | 1/13 to 3/3 | NapervilleLeaders: Ben Thomas and Jen Liskey
Jesus StudyIn this increasingly global world, we will encounter more and morepeople who have heard of the historical Jesus, yet believe He was only a good man or a prophet. Could you adequately explain to your neighbor who is Jewish, Muslim, or Mormon (all who believe Jesus was a great prophet) why you believe He was the Son of God and your Savior? Come learn more about the historical Jesus and the facts behind the Christian belief that He was and is the only God/Man, and true Savior.Sundays | 9:45-10:45 a.m. | 1/9 to 3/27 | NapervilleLeader: TBD
Believing God by Beth MooreDo you believe God or merely believe in Him? The fi ve principles of this study are: God is who He says He is, God can do what He says He can do, I am who God says I am, I can do all things through Christ, and God’s word is alive and active in me. Come learn more about believing God, not just belief in Him.Thursdays | 9:15-11:30 a.m. | 1/13 to 3/17 | NapervilleLeader: Paula Traviolia
The Good and Beautiful Life“I have never met a person whose goal was to ruin his or her life. We all want to be happy, and we want it all of the time.” So begins James Bryan Smith in The Good and Beautiful Life. The problem is, he tells us, we have bought into false notions of happiness and success. Following the Sermon on the Mount, this follow-up to The Good and Beautiful God guides us to look behind these belief fl aws and to replace them with Jesus’ narratives about life in the kingdom of God.Thursdays | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | 1/13 to 4/7 | NapervilleLeaders: Eileen Dudich and Debbie Gregory
STEP Systematic Training for Effective ParentingAs a parent, you want a calm, happy family environment. It takes a blend of love, discipline and lots of understanding. Tuesdays | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | 2/8 - 3/22Contact: WSCA at 630.904.7035
Sprint ClassesSprint classes are intended for our busy adults who want to par ticipate in a biblical learning environment, without the long-term commitment of a semester class. Our Sunday morning sprint classes also give Sunday School teachers, guides and other Sunday morning ministry teams the oppor tunity to serve and learn on a schedule that works for them. Sprint classes address topical areas such as: building a relationship with Christ, introduction to Christian beliefs, right living, being a light to the world, and Christian worldviews.
Just Walk Across the RoomMost of us don’t really want to evangelize those around us. That is something the church, our pastor, or Billy Graham should do. Jesus calls us, though, to go into the world and proclaim the good news. So, you ask, how can I do that? Using the power of our story, de-veloping friendships, and discerning next steps, we can learn how to “evangelize” those around us. It’s not as frightening as you think!3/6 to 4/6 | NapervilleSundays | 9:45-10:45 a.m. | Leader: TBDSundays | 11 a.m.-noon | Leader: TBDWednesdays | 9:15-11:30 | Leader: Donna Micklich
Pastor’s PerspectiveWednesdays | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Naperville | Leader: Scott Field1/12 Does God Still Heal?2/9 What is the Gospel?3/16 Why Don’t We Hear Much About Hell? Pastor’s Perspective Podcast available at wheatlandsalem.org (search “pastor’s perspective” in the search bar)
Getting a Grip... Sundays | 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. | Naperville | Leader: Bob Krug1/9 ...On Your Finances2/6 ...On Your Spiritual Llife3/6 ...On Your Relationships
Me and My HouseSundays | 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. | Naperville | Leader: Kim Neace & Marc Liskey1/23 Your Way vs. My Way2/20 Feasting Upon God3/20 All Honor and Glory
How To SeriesSundays | 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. | Naperville | Leaders vary1/16 How to Pray2/13 How to Live Generously3/13 How to Share My Faith
Cer tificate in Christian LeadershipA non-degree program offered by Nor thern Seminary, in par tnership with Wheatland Salem Church. For more info see p. 2 or visit wheatlandsalem.org/CCL
Exploring the BibleThis course will introduce students to both the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament. The course will focus on the literary and theological themes of the Bible as well as provide students with guidelines for the study of the biblical material in its literary, historical, cultural, and social contexts.
Tuesdays | 7-9 p.m. | 1/11 to 3/15 | NapervilleProfessor: C. Mariottini Cost: $150 per course
NEW FOR 2011!Everyday Service Institutepreparing Christ followers for everyday service that makes a long term impact
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Connection Points For Adults
Serving in Oswegovisit wheatlandsalem.org/serve to learn more
Register and get more info at wheatlandsalem.org/register
Get Childcareif needed by contacting Vicki at [email protected] or call 630.904.1035 x407
Connection PointsGroups designed to connect believers together for life’s journeys
Moms By Faith (see article and ad on p.16-17)Faith Enrichment Days: Thursdays | 9:15 - 11:30 a.m. | Other events: visit meetup.com/moms-by-faithStarting 1/13: “The Friendships of Women”The contribution of women’s friendships to their lives can be either enriching or draining. This study explores the many different phases of women’s relationships – early relationships such as with mothers, siblings and childhood friends, as well as those of ministry partners, mentors and soulmates. It will help you to make all these friendships the best they can be.
Faith Lessons on the Promised Land by Ray VanderLaanUncover the “hidden” meaning of Scripture with an exciting faith discovery series that brings the Bible to life! Uniquely captivating, this video series reveals keen insights into the relevance of God’s Word, making it truly applicable to today’s Christian.Thursdays | 9:15 - 11:30 a.m. | Leader: Sherry Litherland
Non-Fiction Book Club Do you like to read Christian non-fi ction books and wish there was others to talk about what you read? This is a new book club starting at WSC that is open to men and women from High School-aged through adult.2nd Thursdays | 7-9 p.m. | Leader: Jenni Hans1/13 The Cross and the Swichblade by David Wilkerson2/10 Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller3/10 UnChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks About Christianity... and Why it Matters by David Kinnaman and Gabe Lyons
Healing Service 4th Saturdays | 5 p.m. | NapervilleMusic, Scripture and opportunity to pray and be prayed for.
AA and other Recovery Groups(see ad on p. 15) Naperville Campus - Thursdays | 7:30 - 9 p.m. Oswego Campus - Thursdays | 7 - 8:30 p.m.
The Gathering Place - Wednesdays | Noon - 3 p.m. Seniors’ Group that meets and plays games.
Prayer Platoon - 2nd Thursday of the month | 7 - 8 p.m. A network of families with members in the military that offers prayer, support, resources, and encouragement.
Prayer Gathering - Thursdays | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | NapervilleA time of prayer and worship.
Mens’ GroupsMen of various ages gathering for community, encouragement and growth. Group 1 - Saturdays, 6 - 8:30 a.m. | Leader: Ted Van DornGroup 2 - Saturdays, 8:30 - 10 a.m. | Leader: Jay Hoffmann
Relationships that WorkA practical class that provides an opportunity to develop basic, but vital relationship skills such as refl ective listening, setting healthy boundar-ies, and undertanding personality differences. (Reading required). Books $50.Thursday Mornings, 2/10 - 3/17, 9-11 a.m.or Tuesday Evenings, 2/8-3/15, 7-9 p.m.Both include 2 Saturday sessions: 2/12 & 2/26 8 a.m. -1 p.m.
Serving OpportunitiesOpportunites to build the Kingdom with our gifts and resources
AdultsAdministrative SupportFamily Ministry Planning TeamMarriage Ministry Team MemberSmall Group Leader/FacilitatorSubject Matter Experts/PresentersTeacher for Adult ClassesWomen’s Large Group TeamUNITE Hospitality & Leadership Team
Caring MinistryHandyman MinistryHealth Ministries TeamNew Directions Facilitator (Divorce Sup-port Group)Prayer SupportRainbows Small Group FacilitatorSpecial FriendsSpecial Needs Respite Night Team MemberStephen MinisterTreasure Bears Team Member
ChildrenAdministrative SupportBaptism Orientation Team MemberCherub Choir for 3, 4 and 5 Year-OldsChildren’s Hospitality/CoordinatorFamily Communion Retreat Team MemberHome Court Advantage Team Member JAM LeaderKids’ Church Team MemberKids’ Club Design Team MemberNursery and Child CareSunday School TeacherYUC Team Member
CommunicationsGraphic Design TeamWeb Development Assistant / Content Editor
Community OutreachAlpha Team MemberFeed My Starving Children VolunteerHealth Ministries TeamHelping HandsHesed House Food SupplierHesed House VolunteerServe the Community Day Planning TeamServe the Community Day Work Team LeaderLarge Event Planning TeamLarge Event Volunteer
HospitalityWeekend GreeterWeekday Hospitality DeskWeekend Hospitality DeskWeekend Usher
MissionsShort Term Missions Trips
Small GroupsSmall Group Leader/FacilitatorTeacher for Adult ClassesUNITE Team
Technical ArtsTechnical Production Crew
Worship Arts
Cherub Choir for 3, 4 and 5 Year-OldsCornerstone Adult Vocal ChoirFaithful Men ChoirAdult Handbell ChoirChildren’s Chime Choir DirectorChildren’s Musical SupportDrama TeamLead GreeterLead UsherPraise ChoirSilent ChoirWorship MusiciansWorship Vocalist
Youth Administrative SupportManfood cooksConfi rmation Guides (Middle School)Creative SupportSunday School Teachers (6-12th Grade)“The Well” (Sunday Night) Youth Church Team • House Group Hosts • Set-up Team • Tech Team • Cafe Team • Creative Programming Team • Worship Band • Small Group Leaders • Catalyst Team (welcome team) • Game Leaders • Guard Team • Tear-down Team
As we expand the reach of our ministry to two campuses, we are looking to deepen our exisitng leadership teams in all areas to include ministry to the Oswego community, especially in the areas of:
- Children’s Ministry- Youth Ministry
- Adult Discipleship- Outreach
- Communications- Worship Arts
Not sure where to serve?Contact Tari at 630.904.1035 x217 [email protected]?
Feeling disconnected? Get plugged into a WSC small group.
Friday, January 21st • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. UNITE
This fun, laid-back evening is a time to:• Hang out and enjoy some light refreshments• Learn together about how to make life a little less isolating and a little bit better• And check out what WSC’s small group ministry is about
New small groups starting!At Unite you’ll meet people and learn about groups that make
sense for your schedule, your journey, and your life.
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Serving in Oswegovisit wheatlandsalem.org/serve to learn more
Register and get more info at wheatlandsalem.org/register
Get Childcareif needed by contacting Vicki at [email protected] or call 630.904.1035 x407
Connection PointsGroups designed to connect believers together for life’s journeys
Moms By Faith (see article and ad on p.16-17)Faith Enrichment Days: Thursdays | 9:15 - 11:30 a.m. | Other events: visit meetup.com/moms-by-faithStarting 1/13: “The Friendships of Women”The contribution of women’s friendships to their lives can be either enriching or draining. This study explores the many different phases of women’s relationships – early relationships such as with mothers, siblings and childhood friends, as well as those of ministry partners, mentors and soulmates. It will help you to make all these friendships the best they can be.
Faith Lessons on the Promised Land by Ray VanderLaanUncover the “hidden” meaning of Scripture with an exciting faith discovery series that brings the Bible to life! Uniquely captivating, this video series reveals keen insights into the relevance of God’s Word, making it truly applicable to today’s Christian.Thursdays | 9:15 - 11:30 a.m. | Leader: Sherry Litherland
Non-Fiction Book Club Do you like to read Christian non-fi ction books and wish there was others to talk about what you read? This is a new book club starting at WSC that is open to men and women from High School-aged through adult.2nd Thursdays | 7-9 p.m. | Leader: Jenni Hans1/13 The Cross and the Swichblade by David Wilkerson2/10 Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller3/10 UnChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks About Christianity... and Why it Matters by David Kinnaman and Gabe Lyons
Healing Service 4th Saturdays | 5 p.m. | NapervilleMusic, Scripture and opportunity to pray and be prayed for.
AA and other Recovery Groups(see ad on p. 15) Naperville Campus - Thursdays | 7:30 - 9 p.m. Oswego Campus - Thursdays | 7 - 8:30 p.m.
The Gathering Place - Wednesdays | Noon - 3 p.m. Seniors’ Group that meets and plays games.
Prayer Platoon - 2nd Thursday of the month | 7 - 8 p.m. A network of families with members in the military that offers prayer, support, resources, and encouragement.
Prayer Gathering - Thursdays | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | NapervilleA time of prayer and worship.
Mens’ GroupsMen of various ages gathering for community, encouragement and growth. Group 1 - Saturdays, 6 - 8:30 a.m. | Leader: Ted Van DornGroup 2 - Saturdays, 8:30 - 10 a.m. | Leader: Jay Hoffmann
Relationships that WorkA practical class that provides an opportunity to develop basic, but vital relationship skills such as refl ective listening, setting healthy boundar-ies, and undertanding personality differences. (Reading required). Books $50.Thursday Mornings, 2/10 - 3/17, 9-11 a.m.or Tuesday Evenings, 2/8-3/15, 7-9 p.m.Both include 2 Saturday sessions: 2/12 & 2/26 8 a.m. -1 p.m.
Serving OpportunitiesOpportunites to build the Kingdom with our gifts and resources
AdultsAdministrative SupportFamily Ministry Planning TeamMarriage Ministry Team MemberSmall Group Leader/FacilitatorSubject Matter Experts/PresentersTeacher for Adult ClassesWomen’s Large Group TeamUNITE Hospitality & Leadership Team
Caring MinistryHandyman MinistryHealth Ministries TeamNew Directions Facilitator (Divorce Sup-port Group)Prayer SupportRainbows Small Group FacilitatorSpecial FriendsSpecial Needs Respite Night Team MemberStephen MinisterTreasure Bears Team Member
ChildrenAdministrative SupportBaptism Orientation Team MemberCherub Choir for 3, 4 and 5 Year-OldsChildren’s Hospitality/CoordinatorFamily Communion Retreat Team MemberHome Court Advantage Team Member JAM LeaderKids’ Church Team MemberKids’ Club Design Team MemberNursery and Child CareSunday School TeacherYUC Team Member
CommunicationsGraphic Design TeamWeb Development Assistant / Content Editor
Community OutreachAlpha Team MemberFeed My Starving Children VolunteerHealth Ministries TeamHelping HandsHesed House Food SupplierHesed House VolunteerServe the Community Day Planning TeamServe the Community Day Work Team LeaderLarge Event Planning TeamLarge Event Volunteer
HospitalityWeekend GreeterWeekday Hospitality DeskWeekend Hospitality DeskWeekend Usher
MissionsShort Term Missions Trips
Small GroupsSmall Group Leader/FacilitatorTeacher for Adult ClassesUNITE Team
Technical ArtsTechnical Production Crew
Worship Arts
Cherub Choir for 3, 4 and 5 Year-OldsCornerstone Adult Vocal ChoirFaithful Men ChoirAdult Handbell ChoirChildren’s Chime Choir DirectorChildren’s Musical SupportDrama TeamLead GreeterLead UsherPraise ChoirSilent ChoirWorship MusiciansWorship Vocalist
Youth Administrative SupportManfood cooksConfi rmation Guides (Middle School)Creative SupportSunday School Teachers (6-12th Grade)“The Well” (Sunday Night) Youth Church Team • House Group Hosts • Set-up Team • Tech Team • Cafe Team • Creative Programming Team • Worship Band • Small Group Leaders • Catalyst Team (welcome team) • Game Leaders • Guard Team • Tear-down Team
As we expand the reach of our ministry to two campuses, we are looking to deepen our exisitng leadership teams in all areas to include ministry to the Oswego community, especially in the areas of:
- Children’s Ministry- Youth Ministry
- Adult Discipleship- Outreach
- Communications- Worship Arts
Not sure where to serve?Contact Tari at 630.904.1035 x217 [email protected]?
Feeling disconnected? Get plugged into a WSC small group.
Friday, January 21st • 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. UNITE
This fun, laid-back evening is a time to:• Hang out and enjoy some light refreshments• Learn together about how to make life a little less isolating and a little bit better• And check out what WSC’s small group ministry is about
New small groups starting!At Unite you’ll meet people and learn about groups that make
sense for your schedule, your journey, and your life.
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Ministries For Children & Families
Register and get more info at wheatlandsalem.org/register
Get Childcareif needed by contacting Vicki at [email protected] or call 630.904.1035 x407
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Sunday School - 9:45 and 11 a.m. | 9:45: Age 3 to 5th grade 11:00: Age 3 to KindergartenLearning the basics of the Christian faith with large and small group times. Different curriculums at each hour. Friends are welcome!
Kids’ Church - Sundays 11 a.m. | 1st to 5th grade by 9/1/10 Worship and Sunday School combined in a creative multimedia environment. Friends are welcome!
JAM (Jesus And Me) - Wednesdays (1/12 - 3/23), 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. | Age 4 to 5th grade Children learn about the faith through drama, crafts, media, games and Bible lessons. Friendships are grown between kids, adult leaders and ultimately Jesus Christ. The Ten Commandments will be studied this year.
YUC (Youth Under Construction) - First Fridays (2/4) | 4th-5th grade | 7 - 9 p.m.Monthly events with hang out time, team building, devotions and more (on and off campus). Invite a friend!2/4 - “YUC’s Got Talent”
Home Court Advantage-Kindergarten Bibles - Sunday, 1/16 | 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. An opportunity for parents to learn with their child how to bring Christ into the home. For Kindergartners and their parents. All Kindergartners will receive a Bible. RSVP by January 10, 2011 to [email protected] or x409.
2nd Grade Communion Family Retreat - Saturday, 2/26 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.Pack a picnic lunch and join us for this retreat as we spend time together to learn about the sacrament of Communion while having fun as a family. Older children are welcome to join us for the day, or you can spend this time with just your 2nd grader. Register by February 14, 2011 to [email protected] or x409.
Taste of the Ten Commandments - Friday, January 21 | 7 - 9 p.m. | Oswego CampusJoin us as we explore the Ten Commandments through activities, crafts, and object lessons. This is a fun-fi lled family event for Kindergarten - 5th grade. Childcare is available for younger family members. Please RSVP for this event and childcare by January 14, 2011 to [email protected] or x409.
Valentine’s Day Party - Friday, February 11 | 6 - 9 p.m. | Oswego CampusWe are offering a special night for families during the Valentine season. This is a night for parents to drop off their children and enjoy a night out while their children Kindergarten - 5th grade participate in the activities. Children 0 - 4 years old will be in child-care. Please RSVP for this event by February 4, 2011 to [email protected] or x409. Also indicate children’s names, grades, and ages when registering.
Middle School Sunday School - Sundays, 9:45 a.m. | Room 211 A discussion-group based ministry. Come hang out with friends and dive into God’s Word together.
High School Sunday School - Sundays, 11 a.m. | Room 211Grab some coffee and join us upstairs for conversation about the tough questions. A short lesson and lots of discussion.
Confi rmation - Sundays, 11 a.m. | SanctuaryConfi rmation is a two-year process where middle school students learn the foundational beliefs of Christianity, the basics of the bible and what it means to live like a Christian. Students are matched up with small groups and adult Guides that move with them through the process.
“The Well” - Youth Church(see ad on back cover) @wheatland - Student-led worship gathering in the CWC First and third Sundays of each month - High School | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Second and fourth Sundays of each month - Middle School | 6 - 8 p.m. @home - House groups that gather off site (Naperville and Oswego) First and third Sundays of each month - Middle School | 6 - 8 p.m. Second and fourth Sundays of each month - High School | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Youth Serving Night - Second Wednesdays | 6:30 - 9 p.m.A monthly opportunity for students to give back to the community by serving at Wayside Cross and Life Spring Women’s Shelter.
Manfood! - First Thursdays | 5 - 6:30 p.m.Come and eat as much meat and potatoes as you can fi t in your stomach. Men and “pre-men” only! Bring $4 per person.
Oswego Youth Leadership Team - Wednesdays | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Oswego A group of kids that are giving of their time to meet and grow in God in order to seed the new branch of the The Well @ Oswego. These kids serve as an extension arm to help build a bridge, take care of the Oswego building and get the word out that Wheatland is taking up residence in Oswego.
Wheatland Cafe - Concert series. Check wheatlandcafe.com for dates
Young Adult (18-25) Study Sundays | 11 a.m. - noon | NapervilleJoin us anytime whether you are home on break, happen to wake up Sunday early enough or your work schedule permits. Study and discuss various books of the Bible. No homework!
(continued on next page....)
High School Winter Retreat - Friday to Sunday, January 14 - 16, 2011 - Cedar Lake, IN
Middle School Lock-In - Friday to Saturday, February 18 - 19, 2011 - 7:30 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Confi rmation Retreat - Friday to Sunday, May 13 - 15, 2011Spec
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Youth Mission Trip
Change the World - One Life at a TimeWe loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel
of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us.1 Thessalonians 2:8
Join the mission. Invest in the next generation through relationships.Volunteer in Children or Youth Ministries.
Call Linda (children) at 630.904.1035 x409 or Colin (youth) at x141 for more info
We are going to New Orleans in July, 2011
If you would like information about our trip contact Colin [email protected]
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Register and get more info at wheatlandsalem.org/register
Get Childcareif needed by contacting Vicki at [email protected] or call 630.904.1035 x407
Spec
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s Nursery - 8:30, 9:45 and 11 a.m. | Ages 6 weeks to 2 years old by 9/1/10Infants and toddlers enjoy making friends, receiving love and attention while in a safe environment.
Sunday School - 9:45 and 11 a.m. | 9:45: Age 3 to 5th grade 11:00: Age 3 to KindergartenLearning the basics of the Christian faith with large and small group times. Different curriculums at each hour. Friends are welcome!
Kids’ Church - Sundays 11 a.m. | 1st to 5th grade by 9/1/10 Worship and Sunday School combined in a creative multimedia environment. Friends are welcome!
JAM (Jesus And Me) - Wednesdays (1/12 - 3/23), 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. | Age 4 to 5th grade Children learn about the faith through drama, crafts, media, games and Bible lessons. Friendships are grown between kids, adult leaders and ultimately Jesus Christ. The Ten Commandments will be studied this year.
YUC (Youth Under Construction) - First Fridays (2/4) | 4th-5th grade | 7 - 9 p.m.Monthly events with hang out time, team building, devotions and more (on and off campus). Invite a friend!2/4 - “YUC’s Got Talent”
Home Court Advantage-Kindergarten Bibles - Sunday, 1/16 | 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. An opportunity for parents to learn with their child how to bring Christ into the home. For Kindergartners and their parents. All Kindergartners will receive a Bible. RSVP by January 10, 2011 to [email protected] or x409.
2nd Grade Communion Family Retreat - Saturday, 2/26 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.Pack a picnic lunch and join us for this retreat as we spend time together to learn about the sacrament of Communion while having fun as a family. Older children are welcome to join us for the day, or you can spend this time with just your 2nd grader. Register by February 14, 2011 to [email protected] or x409.
Taste of the Ten Commandments - Friday, January 21 | 7 - 9 p.m. | Oswego CampusJoin us as we explore the Ten Commandments through activities, crafts, and object lessons. This is a fun-fi lled family event for Kindergarten - 5th grade. Childcare is available for younger family members. Please RSVP for this event and childcare by January 14, 2011 to [email protected] or x409.
Valentine’s Day Party - Friday, February 11 | 6 - 9 p.m. | Oswego CampusWe are offering a special night for families during the Valentine season. This is a night for parents to drop off their children and enjoy a night out while their children Kindergarten - 5th grade participate in the activities. Children 0 - 4 years old will be in child-care. Please RSVP for this event by February 4, 2011 to [email protected] or x409. Also indicate children’s names, grades, and ages when registering.
Middle School Sunday School - Sundays, 9:45 a.m. | Room 211 A discussion-group based ministry. Come hang out with friends and dive into God’s Word together.
High School Sunday School - Sundays, 11 a.m. | Room 211Grab some coffee and join us upstairs for conversation about the tough questions. A short lesson and lots of discussion.
Confi rmation - Sundays, 11 a.m. | SanctuaryConfi rmation is a two-year process where middle school students learn the foundational beliefs of Christianity, the basics of the bible and what it means to live like a Christian. Students are matched up with small groups and adult Guides that move with them through the process.
“The Well” - Youth Church(see ad on back cover) @wheatland - Student-led worship gathering in the CWC First and third Sundays of each month - High School | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Second and fourth Sundays of each month - Middle School | 6 - 8 p.m. @home - House groups that gather off site (Naperville and Oswego) First and third Sundays of each month - Middle School | 6 - 8 p.m. Second and fourth Sundays of each month - High School | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Youth Serving Night - Second Wednesdays | 6:30 - 9 p.m.A monthly opportunity for students to give back to the community by serving at Wayside Cross and Life Spring Women’s Shelter.
Manfood! - First Thursdays | 5 - 6:30 p.m.Come and eat as much meat and potatoes as you can fi t in your stomach. Men and “pre-men” only! Bring $4 per person.
Oswego Youth Leadership Team - Wednesdays | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Oswego A group of kids that are giving of their time to meet and grow in God in order to seed the new branch of the The Well @ Oswego. These kids serve as an extension arm to help build a bridge, take care of the Oswego building and get the word out that Wheatland is taking up residence in Oswego.
Wheatland Cafe - Concert series. Check wheatlandcafe.com for dates
Young Adult (18-25) Study Sundays | 11 a.m. - noon | NapervilleJoin us anytime whether you are home on break, happen to wake up Sunday early enough or your work schedule permits. Study and discuss various books of the Bible. No homework!
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High School Winter Retreat - Friday to Sunday, January 14 - 16, 2011 - Cedar Lake, IN
Middle School Lock-In - Friday to Saturday, February 18 - 19, 2011 - 7:30 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Confi rmation Retreat - Friday to Sunday, May 13 - 15, 2011Spec
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Youth Mission Trip
Change the World - One Life at a TimeWe loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel
of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us.1 Thessalonians 2:8
Join the mission. Invest in the next generation through relationships.Volunteer in Children or Youth Ministries.
Call Linda (children) at 630.904.1035 x409 or Colin (youth) at x141 for more info
We are going to New Orleans in July, 2011
If you would like information about our trip contact Colin [email protected]
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Josiah’s Group - Second and fourth Mondays | 7 - 8:30 p.m. | NapervilleA safe, supportive small group support for youth struggling with life issues. Contact Becky at x114.
Young Womens’ Study Mondays | 5:30 - 7 p.m. | Naperville“Brown-bag” dinner and discussion on various Bible topics and books. Join us anytime. Contact Becky at x114.
Individual Counseling, Spiritual SessionFor any students or families who are looking for an open ear and safe place to decompress life’s stressful pace, divorce care, or griev-ing help. Contact Becky Keller, Next Generation Care Coordinator, to schedule a time that works with your schedule. [email protected] or 630.904.1035 x114
Ministries for Youth (continued from p.29)
And I was in awe yet again in July when 15 moms
showed up to serve together at Wheatland’s monthly
Tuesday evening at Feed My Star ving Children. Here were
moms giving up time with husbands, some with traveling
husbands who had to pay sitters to watch their kids while
they served, others rearranging work schedules to make
serving a priority. At November’s FMSC evening, I thought
for sure that there would be few moms or tons of cancel-
lations with the Thanksgiving holiday coming up, but once
again, giving hear ts showed up! I have been astounded,
humbled, and ultimately brought to my knees in thanksgiv-
ing to a God who gives generous hear ts to busy moms.
When I reminisce over my past year’s experience with
MBF, I am reminded of one of the Psalms:
“Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with
songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, ‘The Lord
has done great things for them.’ The Lord has done great
things for us, and we are filled with joy” (Psalm 126:2-3).
Generous Hearts for Busy Moms (continued from p. 16)
Ministries For Youth
WSC Staff DirectoryLead Staff:Scott Field, Senior Pastor, x227Carol Gr iffith, Assistant Pastor, x226Bob Butler, Assistant Pastor, x134Amy Altenbern, Director of Ministr y, x136Tar i Crema, Church Administrator, x217
Pastors:Scott Field, Senior Pastor, x227Carol Gr iffith, Assistant Pastor, x226Bob Butler, Assistant Pastor, x134Ann Bergl ind, Administrative Assistant to the Pastor s, x228
Caring Ministries:Carol Gr iffith, Assistant Pastor, x226Becky Keller, Next Generation Care Coordinator, x114
Worship Arts:Jen Liskey, Coordinator of Worship Ar ts, x133Ben Thomas, Worship Leader, x229Teddy Bennett, OrganistVicay Lauderdale , Choir Director
Outreach:Kim Neace , Coordinator of Outreach, x223
Volunteering/Connecting at Wheatland Salem:Tar i Crema, Church Administrator, x217
Adult Ministries:Amy Altenbern, Director of Ministr y, x136
Student Ministries:Colin Cranmer, Coordinator of Student Ministr ies, x141Pam Fecht, Student Ministr y Program Suppor t, x140
Children’s Ministries:Linda Young, Coordinator of Children’s Ministr y, x409Vicki Saunder s, Childcare Super visor, x407Deb Lionberger, Sunday School Super visor, x410
Office Administration Team:Grace Toledo, Office Administrator, x222Kim Bailey, Administrative Assistant, x225
Communications Team:Ben Thomas, Media Production Coordinator, x229Shawn Hubbard, Coordinator of Web Ministr y, x230Grace Toledo, Office Administrator, x222
Technology:Jeff Mar tin, Systems Administrator, x162
Business Office:Laura Har ter, Finance and Database Coordinator, x220Ann Bergl ind, A.P. and Payroll , x228
Wheatland Salem Christian Academy:Nancy Brossman, WSCA Pr incipal , x414Val Bi l l ingsley, WSCA Assistant Director, x408Nancy Eble , WSCA Assistant Director, x415Janet Bratta, Administrative Assistant, x413
All staff can be reached at 630.904.1035 and their extension or at [email protected]
Check out WSC’s new Sunday night youth church.
Opportunities for both Middle School and High School
Contact Colin Cranmer or visit wheatlandstudentmin.com for more information.
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