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August 1, 2026
Weekly e-Bulletin
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Outdoor Church at Churchill Woods
11:00 AM Worship Service with Pastor Ira
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Join us for our annual worship service in God's creation! Speaker: Pastor Ira. We'll begin with Childrens, Youth and Adult English Language Sabbath Schools and then Worship Service with a Potluck Picnic to follow. Please bring a vegetarian potluck dish to share. More details coming soon! | Please note: there will be no services at the church building this day and we will not be streaming services from the park. | |
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Revelation Seminar presented by James Merrill
Join us on Saturday, August 29 as our keynote speaker, James Merrill, presents this impactful seminar for our 10 AM Sabbath School and 11 AM Worship Service. Stay for the afternoon session, which will be held after our potluck potluck. For the potluck, please bring a vegetarian dish to share.
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Adult Sabbath School
Lesson 5:
“All to the Glory of God”
Teacher: Joe Sodora
| There will be no Zoom Sabbath School this week. | |
|  | Escuela Sabática para adultos | |
No habrá estudio bíblico este sábado. | |
Children & Youth Sabbath School
Sabbath School will begin in the picnic shelter with song service followed by lesson study break out nearby.
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| | July 31-Aug 2 Hispanic Camp Meeting | |
1 Outdoor Church with Pastor Ira | |
1 Picnic Potluck at Outdoor Church | |
2 School Clean Up & Oganizing Day | |
8 Worship Service with Pastor Ira | |
8 DG SDA Church Book Club in Ministry Lounge | |
11 Church Youth Pool Outing, please RSVP by Aug 7 | |
15 Worship Service with Pastor Ira | |
15 Ministry & Visitor Potluck | |
15 Deaconess Meeting in STEAM Lab | |
21-22 Epic Church Youth Art & Faith Event | |
22 Education Dedication Sabbath with Pastor Ira | |
29 Revelation Seminar – Sabbath School, Worship Service & Afternoon Session with James Merrill | |
Upcoming Dates to Remember | |
Sept 1 New Officer Year Begings
Sept 8 DG SDA Book Club
Sept 19 Visitation Ministry Resumes
Sept 20 Annual Fall Fest & Marketplace
Oct 3 ILC Convocation – Keynote Speaker: Dr. Dwight K Nelson
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Picnic Potluck
August 1 after worship service at Outdoor Church. Please bring a vegetarian picnic dish to share. All are welcome.
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Youth Hike
Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve
August 1 at 3 PM
All youth are invited to join us for this time of fun & fellowship. Please bring hiking attire including shoes to hike in and water.
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Church board meeting
August 9 at 10 AM
in person in the STEAM Lab & via Zoom.
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Downers Grove Advenist School Campus Clean up & Organizing Day
Sunday, August 2 | 1 – 3 PM
We'd like to invite our church family and all our school families to come out and help us prepare for the amazing year ahead.
Our teachers would love to also invite church members to join us the first 2 weeks in August to help organize books & bookshelves, make copies, etc to help prepare the school as we make some big changes for the 2026-2027 school year!
If you are interested in volunteering, please email to yjimenez@ilcsda.org
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@ Pelican Harbor
200 Lindsey Lane Bolingbrook, IL
Tuesday, Aug 11; 12 – 7 PM
• $5 per person contribution
• Young children need a chaperone
• Pizza and drinks provided
• Bring additional snacks
• Bring towel and sunscreen
• Bring a change of clothes
RSVP by August 7 with Daisie Bartolome.
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Saturday, August 8
in the Ministry Lounge
immediately following worship service
All are welcome to join us as we share lunch followed by discussion based on "Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing". Lunch will be provided, additional food welcome. Questions? Please see Cheryl Fierce for more details.
Our Next Meeting: September 12 after worship service.
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Deaconess Meeting
Sabbath, August 15
12:30 PM in the STEAM Lab
All present and new deaconesses are invited to join us as we begin to plan for the year ahead.
Please note: the new officer year begins September 1.
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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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1, 15, 29 Local Church Budget
8 Christian Record Services (NAD)
22 Illinois Action
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1 Supports DGAS
8, 15, 22, 29 Children's Ministries
| | | Stewardship Report – Combined Budget | |
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May
Income $11,090
Budget $10,867
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YTD 2026
Income $ 50,601
Budget $54,333
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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. | |
| | | | 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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Thank You For A Wonderful Year!
Keep an eye on this space for our registration date near the end of summer.
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Thank You For A Great Year
Registration information will be available later in the summer.
September 24-27
Union Camporee
in Berrien Springs
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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
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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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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August 2
1 – 3 PM
School Campus Clean Up and Oranizing Day
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August 2 – 7, 9 – 14
School Pre-Weeks
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August 17
First Day of School
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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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| | Area, Conference, & NAD Announcements | |
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Campestre Hispano 2026
Illinois Conference
31 de julio – 2 de agosto
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Acompáñenos del 31 de julio al 2 de agosto en Camp Akita para un fin de semana lleno de compañerismo, música inspiradora, actividades para toda la familia y mensajes edificantes de la Palabra de Dios. Contaremos con el pastor Elden Ramírez como nuestro orador principal.
Disfrute de deportes, natación, canotaje, paseos a caballo, tirolesa, actividades para niños y jóvenes, ¡y mucho más!
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Art & Faith | Illinois Conference
Friday August 21 at 7:00 PM
Epic Church Lombard Location
Saturday August 22 at 11:30 AM*
(Sabbath Shcool at 10:00 AM)
*lunch provided
& 3:00 PM Photography Activity
Epic Church - Chicago Campus
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Art & Faith is designed for youth & young adults who have a passion for, or are simply curious about, expressing their faith through the arts. This year's focus is photography, exploring how creativity can point others to the Creator. Please be sure to register for this free event as participation is
participation is limited to 50 attendees to create a more personal and meaningful experience. A smaller group allows us to build authentic community, spend intentional time together, and fully enjoy our Saturday afternoon photography experience.
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Wednesday Bible Study
7:00 PM
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