Friday, february 25, 2011
Start Your Day with a S.I.P.
Commons Hall & Everywhere
7-8 a.m.
The first step in outreach is to ask God for opportunities to love our neighbors and point them to Christ. So the Spring Missions Festival will Start In Prayer. If you are at home, Start In Prayer. If you are at work, Start In Prayer. If you are at school, Start In Prayer. If you can, join us in the Commons at 7 a.m. as we start the day in prayer and ask the Lord for opportunities to love our neighbors in Jesus’s name.
saturday, february 26, 2011
Short Term Missions Pancake Breakfast
8:00–10:30 a.m.
Commons Hall
Learn more about our short term missions teams while you enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast. Contributions from this fundraiser will assist our 2011 STAMP/World Impact trips and the China Study Team.
Re:new Showcase
8–11 a.m.
Commons Hall
Re:new is a non-profit, volunteer- based organization whose vision is to create a community in which women can flourish in an environment of creativity, dignity and peace. Re:new exists to transform and invest in the lives of refugee women through a holistic renewal of their economic, social and spiritual lives. Don’t miss it! Re:new has set up shop in Commons Hall. Come see how they relate, recycle and recreate.
Wheaton Square Apartments Open House
9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Wheaton Square Apartments
Come see what God is doing among the immigrants and refugees living in the Wheaton Square Apartments. Visit the community center, see the ministry initiatives taking place, get information on Good Neighbor Teams, pick up your free Re:new gift and pray for God’s continued work in the lives of immigrant families in this apartment complex. (A shuttle will run from College Church to the Wheaton Square Apartments every 30 minutes due to limited parking.)
Friendship Partner Training
6– 8 p.m.
Commons Hall
Learn how to cross cultural barriers and be a friend to international students in the Chicago area. Families, couples and singles are welcome. Training includes basic cultural do’s and don’ts, plus how to share the gospel in word and deed. International Students Incorporated (ISI) staff and experienced volunteers from College Church will conduct the training.
Sunday, february 27, 2011
Sunday Services
8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Sanctuary
The Bible says, “Love your Neighbor.” What does that mean? What does that look like? Pastor Moody will address these questions as he teaches on “The Fear of the Lord, the Love of Christ and the Call of Mission” from 2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2. A memorable model for loving our neighbors will also be introduced. Missionaries will speak in Adult Communities and children’s classes.
A Christian Perspective on Islam and Muslims: Attitudes and Approaches
9:30 a.m.
International Perspectives Class (C104F)
With widespread mutual misunderstandings and misrepresentations that inform contemporary thinking on Christianity and Islam, an atmosphere of fear reigns in many circles with regard to Christian-Muslim dialogues. The view one holds about Islam will affect one’s attitude toward Muslims; attitude, in turn, will affect one’s approach to Christian-Muslim interaction; and one’s approach will affect the ultimate outcome of that interaction. Elie Haddad from the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary will discuss a balanced approach to Christian-Muslim interaction and how to use biblical truth with respect and love without diluting the exclusive claims of the gospel.
Good Neighbor Lunch
12–2 p.m.
Host Families’ Homes
Around the world, hospitality is the common way to express love and interest in a guest. College Church families will host refugee and immigrant families for lunch. This is the high point of the missions festival. Refugee families have been preparing for this day in their ESL classes. To take part in this opportunity to show love to a refugee or immigrant family, sign up in the Narthex or contact the Missions Office at (630) 668-0878, ext. 156.
Evening Worship Service
6– 7 p.m.
Sanctuary
Celebrate, share and worship! We will enjoy a special time of celebration and prayer as we share highlights from our lunches with refugee and immigrant families.
Global Café
7 p.m.
Commons Hall
Interact with our missionaries and partners in immigrant outreach while earning your way to fantastic desserts!