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April 11, 2026
Weekly e-Bulletin
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11:00 AM Sabbath Worship Service
with Guest Speaker – David Oceguera
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| | "The Greater the Faith, the Greater the Miracle" | |
We will explore what happens when faith is tested in the middle of life's storms, and what it means to keep moving toward Jesus when the winds are still strong. Consider how God may be at work in the very moments that fell most uncertain. | |
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"But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, 'Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.'"
– Matthew 14:27
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Adult Sabbath School
Lesson 2:
“To Know God”
Teacher: Tom Morrissy
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Join us In-Person or on Zoom
ID: 957 7601 6469
Password: 258182
Phone:
312-626-6799 (US - Chicago)
309-205-3325 (US)
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Lección 2: “Conociendo a Dios”
Maestro: Elvis Rodriguez
Esta clase es en la aula
de "Grade 5-8"
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Children & Youth
Sabbath School
Sabbath School begins with song service
in the fellowship hall followed by
children and youth lesson study
in their lower level classrooms.
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| | Calendars & Weekly Announcements | |
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11 Guest Speaker – Pastor David Oceguera
11 Book Club Meeting
12 2026 Alaska Mission Trip Virtual Meeting
16 DGAS Culver's Fundraiser
18 Communion Sabbath
18 Baby Dedication
18 Visitation Ministry to Bria of Westmont
18 ILC Hispanic Ministry's Conexión 3D
23 DGAS Visitors Day
25 Adventurer & Pathfinder Sabbath
25-26 HAA Musical
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Upcoming Dates to Remember | |
May 2 ILC Women's Reset
May 9 DGSDA Church Women's Day Event
Jun 22-26 Vacation Bible School
Sept 20 Fall Fest
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| | We are currently collecting names of the graduate class of 2026. If someone in your family has graduated over the winter or will be graduating this Spring or Fall, by April 30 please share their name, school, and grade level or degree with communications@dgsda.org. | Please pray for safety and God's blessing over our Pathfinder Club as they prepare to travel to Camp Akita this weekend for the annual Spring Camporee where they gather with clubs from around the state and worship Jesus in this natural setting. | | | | | |
Alaska Mission Trip Informational Meeting
April 12 at 7 PM via Zoom
Anyone interested in our annual mission trip to Alaska is invitied to join us to learn more about the trip. For the Zoom link or for more details, please contact Pastor Ira at 360-807-3276.
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Book Club Meeting
April 11 at 1:00PM
Ministry Lounge
All are welcome to study the greatest message from Jesus in the gospels. We will be studying chapter 2 of Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing. Please see Cheryl Fierce if you are intertest in the available study guide.
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Visitation Ministry
April 18
2:30 PM
Bria of Westmont
6501 S Cass Ave, Westmont, IL 60559
Please plan to join us for our monthly visit with local nursing home residents. Potluck after church, please bring a vegetarian dish to share is you can. We will leave the church at 2:00PM. All are welcome!
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Summer Camp Scholarship
If you would like to help children & youth from the church attend Camp Akita, you can donate to our Youth Camp fund under the Local Offerings section of you in person or online giving envelope.
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Applying for Funds
If you need financial assistance so your child can attend Camp Akita this summer, please see an elder or pastor Ira to make a fund request.
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DGAS Visitor's Day
April 23 from 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Your child is invited to experience our Nature Classroom! STEM, school tour, and tons of fun for children in PreK/K, elementary & middle school, ages 3 - 13.
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Make Your Meal Matter
for DGAS
| Join us on Thursday, April 16 from 4-8 PM at Culver's (2500 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515) to support DGAS. Make sure to say your order is for to the Downers Grove Adventist School fundraiser, 20% of all proceeds will be donated to our school! | | | |
Visit our giving page to donate tithe & offerings. Lambs offering is collected by the children before Children's Story. If you would like to donate towards special projects, such as church expense, or to give towards one of our various ministries, please visit our donation page.
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4, 18 Local Church Budget
11 Hope Channel International (GC)
25 Illinois Action
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4 Supports DGAS
11, 18, 25 Children's Ministries
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February
Income $ 7,994
Budget $10,867
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YTD 2026
Income $18,017
Budget $21,733
| | | Donate to Support Fred's ALS Journey with His Family, organized by Lauren Miga | A member of our Downers Grove Adventist School family can use your help. Please visit their Go Fund Me page & prayerfully consider supporting this family. | | | | | | Do you have a prayer request you would like to share with our prayer ministry team? | |
Please include if we can share your request with our full team of prayer warriors or if it is confidential. | |
To share a special occasion, milestone, or achievement with the church family during worship service, please email elders@dgsda.org. | | | | | Adventurer & Pathfinder Clubs | |
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In Adventurers, children ages 5-9 learn lessons along side their parents or guardians that help them to develop spiritually, mentally and emotionally. This family-centered approach to learning helps to strengthen the parent-child relationship.
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Adventure & Pathfinder Sabbath
and Investiture
April 25
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Spring Camporee
April 10 – 12
Camp Akita
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Adventurer & Pathfinder Sabbath and Investiture
April 25
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Pathfinders is a Christ-centered club for youth in grades 5-10 with a focus on learning Biblical teachings as well as various skills in a wide range of subjects specifically developed for each class level.
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DGAS is an
Adventist Christian School
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with an emphasis on
STEM & Outdoor Education.
We believe in academic excellence
while preparing our students
for this world and the one to come.
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DGAS Prayer Partners
We invite you to join us in lifting our school in prayer throughout the year. Each week we focus on one aspect of what helps make our school a blessing.
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Weekly April Prayers
5 Our 3rd Graders
12 Our 4th Graders
19 Our 5th Graders
26 Our 6th Graders
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April 9
Elementary Track & Field Day
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April 12 – 16
8th Grade Class
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April 20–24
Spring Week of Prayer
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April 23
Visitor's Day
8:30AM – 1:30PM
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Volunteer Opportunities Available!
Help DGAS from the comfort of your home. Visit our Google Doc form to volunteer to help us!
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DGAS Wishlists
We invite you to visit our classroom and Home & School Wishlists and prayerfully consider donating items listed.
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Pictured:
12 Acrylic Book Stands from the Pre/K & Elementary Classroom wishlist and 34" Extra Long Foldable Wagon from the Home & School wishlist.
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DGAS Outdoor Education Environmental Challenge
Now thru December 2026
Our school & church community are invited to join is us for this challenge to recycle specific plastics. Plastic must be clean & dry. Collection bins can be found outside each classroom and one in the stairwell leading leading to the church foyer. A list of acceptable plastic items are also posted on each donation box.
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Recyclable plastics being collected (♴﹠♶):
- Produce Bags
- One-use Shopping Bags
- Ice & Bread Bags
- Ziploc & Other Resealable Bags
- Dry Cleaning Bags
- Case Overwrap
- Cereal Box Liners
- Newspaper Sleeves
- Bubble Wrap & Plastic Mailers
Please note: we are not accepting any hard plastic items such as milk jugs, jars, water bottles, or their lids.
| | | Area, Conference, & NAD Announcements | |
| | Click anywhere in the flyer above to purchase tickets for this memorable event! | | |
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Chicago Street Photography
April 19 | 2 – 4 PM
| | Bring your camera and join Matthew Lucio and Roberto Gonzalez for a walking tour of downtown Chicago as we do some street photography. We're going to learn a few things, hone our skills, and walk away with some fantastic pictures. See you at the bean! | | | | |
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Conexión 3D – Retiro de Parejas
Lugar: Oficinas de la Conferencia de Illinois
Fecha: 18 de abril
Horario: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Costo: $100 por pareja
| | Te invitamos a vivir una experiencia única diseñada para fortalecer, renovar y profundizar la conexión en tu relación. Conexión 3D es un retiro de parejas enfocado en el crecimiento emocional, espiritual y relacional, donde juntos podrán redescubrirse y construir una base más sólida para su futuro. A lo largo del día, participarán en dinámicas, reflexiones y momentos significativos que les ayudarán a mejorar la comunicación, reforzar la confianza y reavivar el amor que los une. | | | | |
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Forged In Faith: Women's Reset
Illinois Conference
Set aside this day to slow down and let God renew your faith.
| | Together we’ll explore women in Adventist history, practical ways to deepen your faith through Bible study and journaling, and how marriage shapes and strengthens faith. Mark your calendars- early bird registration ends April 4. Use the code FORGEDEARLYBIRD20 by April 4 to save 20% on your ticket | | | | |
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Illinois Summer Camp | Camp Akita – Gilson, IL
Registration begins March 2!
| Christian Summer Camp in the heart of Illinois. Located in Gilson, IL. Just 2hrs & 45mins Southwest of Chicago. Discovery Jesus in new and exciting ways at Camp Akita! | | | | |
Come be a bart of something bigger! The new year is well underway, which lets us know that Summer Camp 2026 is almost here! | | We are looking for young people, ages 18 & older, to join our summer staff team. If you know of a young person that's interested in a summer of evangelism that will give them the opportunity to grow personally, create lasting friendships, but most importantly discover Jesus, we would love to talk with them. | | | | | | | | | | |
Wednesday Bible Study
7:00 PM
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