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Common Thread

Both Campuses

Various locations and times to !t your schedule.

Knitters and crochet-ers gather for a time of community and prayer as they “click or hook” prayer shawls to be given to families with loved ones actively serv-ing in the military, those with chronic illness, or anyone who would be blessed by a tangible expression of being sur-rounded by prayer.

Please e-mail Barb Hoyle at hoylerl@aim.com to !nd out more.

Living with Cancer

Naperville Campus

3rd Thursday of the month

7 - 8:30 p.m.

If your life has been touched by cancer or chronic illness, please join us on the third Thursday of the month.

This support group meets to o"er one an-other prayer, emotional support and listening ears/hearts. Come, share your experience and connect with others who have or are facing a threatening illness.

Leaders: Bob Bara and Sandy Martin

Lunch with the PastorsBoth Campuses

Sunday, 1/13, 3/3 & 5/19

12 noon

Naperville Campus Room 149

Oswego Campus, Fellowship Hall

New to Wheatland Salem Church or curious about potential next steps? Want to know more about who we are and why we do what we do? Then Lunch with the Pastors is a great next step! You’ll enjoy a meal, meet some leaders and fellow attenders, and have the opportunity to ask your questions.

To register, contact Ann Berglind at ann_ber-glind@wheatlandsalem.org or x228.

Questions, contact Deb Lionberger at deb_lion-berger@wheatlandsa-lem.org or x140.

Home Groups

Various Locations

We have a number of home groups that meet in the the Naperville and Oswego areas and new groups are forming all the time.

If you are interested in getting connected in this way, contact Pastor Carol at carol_lecompte@wheatlandsalem.org or x226 or Kevin MacDon-ald at kevin_macdon-ald@wheatlandsalem.org or x223.

Connection Points

STEP Parenting ClassNaperville Campus

First week of February (day TBD) 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Naperville Campus Room 404

Systematic Training for E"ective Parenting is a six session workshop for parents, focused on creating an environment of love and discipline.

For registration information call 630.904.7035.

The Gathering Place

Naperville Campus

Wednesdays

12 - 3 p.m.

Seniors’ Group that meets for lunch and to play games.

Treasure Bears

Naperville Campus

Treasure Bears provide an opportunity for people who have been traveling the journey of grief to make a memo-rial teddy bear out of clothing that belonged to their loved one.

Email Barb Hoyle at hoylerl@aim.com to !nd out more.

Triads

Both Campuses

Triads (or quadrads) are a group of 3-4 indi-viduals who commit to meeting regularly for 6 months to 1 year.

Triads open themselves to the transforming work of the Holy Spirit, studying God’s word and wrestling with life issues in the context of transparent relationships with one another.

If you are interested in getting connected in this way, please contact Pastor Carol at carol_lecompte@wheatlandsa-lem.org or x226.

Connection Points

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Roller Skating PartyAurora Skate

Saturday 2/23

5 - 7 p.m.

Aurora Skate 34W113 Montgomery Road, Aurora

Put on a pair of skates, grab a slice or two of piz-za, and enjoy a fun time together. Sponsored by Ed Kirch, Kettley Realtors and Bob Johnson.

Everything is FREE! All that is needed, is YOU! Invite friends to share in the fun.

Couple’s Night OutNaperville Campus

Thursday 2/14

7 p.m.

Naperville Campus Room 146

A Valentine’s Day Dinner. Invite another couple to join you.

Candlelit dinner for two. Entertaining talk by Nicky & Sila Lee.

Cost: $29 per couple

Childcare available for a nominal fee.

Marriage Course

Naperville Campus

Thursday 2/28 - 4/4

6:30 - 9 p.m.

Naperville Campus Room 146

The Marriage Course is for any couple who are looking to invest in their relationship; whether you have been together 1 or 61 years, and whether you have a strong relationship or are struggling.

Candlelit dinner, fun and informing talks helping you grow closer together. No group work.

While The Marriage Course is based on Christian principles, it is designed for couples with or without a Chris-tian faith.

$99 fee per couple (includes dinner)

Childcare available for a nominal fee.

Alpha

Naperville Campus

Thursday 2/21 - 5/2

6:30 - 9 p.m.

Naperville Campus Room 149

Childcare provided.

Adults of all ages welcome.

Register online at wheatlandsalem.org.

What is Alpha? Anyone interested in !nding out more about the Christian faith. Learning and laughter. It is possible to learn about the Christian faith and have fun at the same time. People meeting togeth-er. An opportunity to get to know others and to make new friends. Helping one another. Small groups give you the chance to discuss issues raised during the talks. Asking anything. Alpha is a place where no ques-tion is seen as too simple

Serve the Community DayVarious Locations

Saturday 5/4

Join in on serving the local community. Invite other friends, neighbors, family, and co-workers to come alongside you and serve others. This is a great experience to “be the church” outside of the church building and meet many new people.

There are opportuni-ties for all ages, such as: Crafty options, Relation-ship building, Outdoor work, Working with seniors, Working with the homeless, and much, much more!

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Register for the 2013-2014 school year. Tours are encouraged and are offered daily by appointment.

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Wheatland Salem United Methodist Church1852 95th StreetNaperville, Illinois 60564

Non-profit Org.U.S. Postage

PAIDPermit 250

West Chicago, IL

Oswego Campus1217 Wolf Road, Oswego, IL

Naperville Campus1852 95th St, Naperville IL

630.904.1035wheatlandsalem.org

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