FYI
Timothy Christian Schools will conduct its annual Society meeting on Wednesday, May 28 in the Huizenga Auditorium beginning at 7:30PM. The agenda will include 2008-09 Board elections and adoption of the 2008-09 budget. In addition the Board will be seeking approval to amend the Constitution to allow that the majority of supporting church board members may be reduced from 75% to 67%. There will also be a presentation on the campus master plan.
The countdown for KidZone Sunday has begun. Only 14 more days, so make sure you come prepared on May 18th to have a great time as the kids show us how to have church kidz style.
Is your ministry on our website? There is a meeting today after church for those leaders who have information on the FOLC website. We will meet in Room 104 immediately following the service.
Healing School 101 will resume today at 12:15PM in the Hospitality Room. We will be studying "Dunamis Power".
There will be a Peacemaker Meeting today at 12:00PM noon in Room 107. Any group leader wanting to review the first lesson of peacemaking is welcome to come.
Looking for a swing set? There is a used swing set that just needs a little paint and care. If you are interested, please call the office at 630-627-7202.
Little FOLCS Preschool has openings and welcomes all potty-trained 3-5 year old children. Enroll now for a wonderful opportunity for your preschool child. Call the office at 630-627-7202 and talk to Becky Schrader for a preschool visit and enrollment information. You can also check us out online at www.littlefolcspreschool.com
Home Needed: Please pray about helping a gentleman that is a part of the Fountain of Life/Edge community that is still seeking to get back on his feet & is in need of a temporary place to stay. If anyone is interested please contact Steve Van Denend @ CuAtTheEdge@aol.com or @ (630) 499-9439.
Prayer Needs
Sandi Smith is back out on the job hunt again. Please pray that God leads her to the right place where she can receive benefits and great pay that is reasonably close to home.
Clara Passi had her check up with her Oncologist and her Urologist. Please pray for a good report.
Jake and Clara Passi are having their Gamblers Anonymous Convention Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Pray for Jake as he leads a work shop. Both Jake and Clara are in charge of the closing session on Sunday. Please pray that it will be stimulating and God glorifying, that all attendees will return home with new resolve to turn their lives and ambitions over to their Higher Power whom they can count on for help.
Donna Hurley is cleared of pneumonia!! Praise God. She goes for testing on wed for a new diabetic drug. Please continue to pray for wisdom for the doctors. They are also still in need of a car.
Hank and Angenette Gulbransen would like to thank the Fountain of Life Elders for praying for Hank for healing for his lungs. He feels much better. They would also like to thank the church for all the support they have received during this difficult time.
Jo Hillberg, a former member of FOLC, needs our prayer. Her left foot has broken down from serious neuropathy. Her tibia (leg bone) is right on top of what is left of her ankle and could possibly go through her foot; if it is does, she will lose her foot and part of her leg. We need to pray that God hardens the bone in her ankle so the leg won't go through it and that it heals quickly.
Marcus VanderSchaaf: Please continue to pray for a cure for Sickle Cell anemia.
If you need prayer, pleae contact Thelma Oldenburger at 630-668-9642; Grace Essenburg at 630-409-5162; or Jen Oldenburger at 630-629-5386.
Forever Young
Attention Seniors:
On May 15, we will be hosting the Lombard Lilac Singers of 22 people. We would like to have a good turnout so please invite friends. Also we are looking for some people to bake some goodies to share. Please tell Sheila or Greg if you could help out?
May 15
1:00 – 3:30
Hospitality Room
Upcoming Event
Wed June 18 – Limppazan Tempel Farms
Sept 18 – Cubs Game
KIDZONE
Friendship is...sharing special times with someone you trust and enjoy.
2 Corinthians 6:14 "Do not be yoked together with unbelievers."
Bottom Line - Choose your friends carefully.
FOX News
Jerry Fox, Church Administrator
Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM
630-627-7202 ext. 13, jfox@folc.net
FOLC IS A RECYCLING CHURCH! There are blue recycling bins in the foyer for your use. Please do use them for your PLASTIC BOTTLES AND SODA CANS. Thank you.
Check out the Thematic Goal Board for implemented suggestions. Thank you for the suggestions. Keep it up!
You may have noticed the Ford Taurus that was parked at the church is missing. A generous member volunteered to work on it so we can give it to a needy family.
Help Wanted for a Move
Carol Little's mom has to move out of her apartment. The move is scheduled for Saturday, May 17th. The move consists of 30/40 boxes, drawers out of chests and some chairs. All the heavy stuff will be moved by a professional company. Need is 3 or 4 guys/gals and a couple of pick-up trucks. Call Jerry at church. 630627-7202
Pursuer News
"Pursuer" High School Youth Group; Sunday night from 6-8
Last week it was great to get a chance to chill with you guys but this week it's time to get back on track toward changing the world. So come on out as we're going to spend some time doing some stripped down worship and prayer. Then when we're all worshiped and prayed up we can talk about where the YG is going.
"Switch" Middle School Youth Group; Tuesday night from 6:30-8:30
There are times for fun and games and then there are times for "serious" fun and games. This week we'll have a blast (as always); we've got some great events planned. Plus we'll be talking about where SWITCH is going in the months to come. See you there.
Shout Out!
A shout out goes to Mike Knueven for his generous heart in volunteering to fix a small mixing sound board. Thank you Mike!
Missions
"How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can they preach unless they are sent?" Romans 10:14, 15a
A Missionary's Heart
By Marilyn Free
Have you ever had a pressing burden on your heart for a particular nation or people group, or felt overwhelmed with compassion when you see great need? And then you wonder, " What am I supposed to do about it? Should I just get up and go, leave school or my job? Or maybe I should just give financially and also make it a point to intercede faithfully for that particular area? How about a short-term mission trip?" If God is truly giving you this burden, it's probably not going to go away and you'll need wisdom to discern the right direction for you.
Some of the people who have a little expertise in these matters would be those of us on the Missions team. One of the purposes of the team is to advise potential missions-goers so they can avoid unnecessary problems, give direction, confirmation, possible financial support and most importantly, prayer support. We would sure like to hear from any of you if you've been sensing God's call to "go out".
This summer, two young ladies from our church will be going on short-term mission trips to different countries in Africa. Debbie Schrader will be going to Malawi with Intervarsity Christian Fellowship and Rose Scheid, through Teen Mania, is going to Zambia. We hope you'll talk with them to find out more specifics about what they'll be doing so you can give them your prayer support.
"As it is written, 'How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!'" Romans 10:15b
2008 Calendar
May 1: National Day of Prayer - Prayer Service in the Sanctuary 7:00 - 8:00 PM
May 25: EDGE trip to Great America
May 27 - Jul 15: Pathways Classes
June 29: Church Luncheon
July 21-25: Vacation Bible School
Sept 23 - Nov 11: Pathways Classes
