June 27, 2026

Weekly e-Bulletin

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11:00 AM Worship with Pastor Ira

Sermon title slide with the words "As It Is in Heaven" above the title of the sermon and "Matthew 14:22-33" below.

"Following the River Home"

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The Living Water that begins with Jesus today leads us all the way to eternity.

"And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb." - Revelation 22:1

10:00 AM Sabbath School Bible Study

Adult Sabbath School

Lesson 13: “Into Eternity”

Teacher: Tom Morrissy

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312-626-6799 (US - Chicago)

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Escuela Sabática

para adultos

Lección 13:

“Hacia la Eternidad”

Maestro:

Elvis Rodriguez

Esta clase es

en la aula

de "Grade 5-8"

LA GUÍA DE ESTUDIO BÍBLICO EN ESPAÑOL

All CHILDREN! Let's go on a tour of the East-Central Africa Division and learn about its mission work and how we can connect with people and help mission projects in those countries!!!

What: 13th Sabbath Tour of the East-Central Africa Division in lieu of Youth Department Sabbath School classes

Day: Sabbath, June 27

Time: 10:00am

Where: Fellowship Hall of the Downers Grove SDA Church

This Quarter's Mission Field Includes:

• Kenya

• Tanzania

• Uganda

• Democratic Republic of the Congo

• Burundi

• Zanzibar

• Djibouti

• Eritrea

• Ethiopia

• Rwanda

• Somalia

• South Sudan

Don't forget to bring your special Thirteenth Sabbath offerings for this quarter's mission projects!

Calendars & Weekly Announcements

Our Church Calendar

June

22-26 Vacation Bible School

27 Thirteenth Sabbath Program

27 Worship Service - Speaker: Pastor Ira

27 Women's Ministry Gathering

28 Alaska Mission Trip Team Meeting

July

3 - 13 Annual Alaska Mission Trip

3 Youth Vespers

4 Worship Service - Guest Speaker

4 Independence Day

11 Worship Service - Guest Speaker

18 Communion Sabbath; Speaker - Pastor Ira

18 Ministry Potluck

22-25 Camp Akita Family Camp

25 Worship Service – Guest Speaker

July Academy Subsidy Application Due

July 31-Aug 2 Hispanic Camp Meeting

Upcoming Dates to Remember

August 1 Outdoor Church

August 22 Education Dedication Sabbath

Sept 1 New Officer Year Begings

Sept 19 Visitation Ministry Resumes

Sept 20 Fall Fest

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Alaska Mission Trip

July 3 – 14

VBS at Dillingham SDA Church. If you would like donate to support the missionaries and their mission trip, please use the donate today link below.

Donate Today!

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Join by phone: 312-626-6799

DGSDA Church Women's Ministry presents Jehovah Rapha: The God Who Heals with Devotion Testimony by Elsie Thomas

Saturday, June 27 at 1 PM in the ministry lounge. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP with Genalin by June 23.

Academy Subsidy for 2026-27 School Year

Please complete your Academy or High School student’s subsidy form & submit it in July to treasurer@dgsda.org.

Click the apply now button below to view and download the application form which includes the full subsidy program policy.

Apply Now!

Vacation Bible School

Rainforest Falls:

Exploring the Nature of God

June 22 - 26

6:00 - 8:30 PM

All children ages 4 – 12 are invited to join us as we explore the nature of God thru awesome Bible-learning experiences. Kids see, hear, & touch from hands-on science experiments and team-building games to unforgettable Bible songs and tasty treats that help faith flow into real life at Rainforest Falls! Click the VBS logo or button below to register today or contact Joie Medeiros at 360-807-3833 or Pastor Ira at 360-807-3276 with questions or to begin the registration process.

VBS Donations Need!

Each year we provide dinner for all our VBS team members so they have time to eat each evening. This year we are asking for donations to help prepare these meals for our volunteers. If you would like to donate to help feed our volunteers, please select which day or days you would like to help provide food. Questoins? Please see Joie Medeiros

View Our VBS Donations Page!

Next Fellowship Dinner

July 4 in the fellowship hall after worship service. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share. All are welcome!

Now Hiring

Our current janitor will be leaving us at the end of the month. We are looking to hire a new janitor for both the upper and lower level of the building. For more details or to begin the application process, please email us at church@dgsda.org.

Ministry Interest Survey

We invite you to prayerfully consider and fill out our Ministry Interest Survey. This form helps the church's ministry leaders know if you are interested being part of their ministry. Join other members of the church family who are participating in our various ministries! Be involved, grow in your relationship with Jesus and share it with others.

View Our Ministry Interest Survey

While praying over the ministry positions in the survey, please understand that multiple people may answer similarly to you on some ministry roles and that filling out this survey doesn't guarantee your involvement in any specific ministry. But with your help it is our hope that we can help you find a place to share your God given gifts with the church through one or more of our ministry teams.

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.

Donate to our Youth Camp Fund Today!

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.

Giving

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.

June Offerings

6, 20 Local Church Budget

13 Women's Ministries (NAD)

27 Illinois Action

June Lamb's Fund

6 Supports DGAS

13, 20, 27 Children's Ministries

Click here to visit our Giving Page

Stewardship Report – Combined Budget

May

Income $11,090

Budget $10,867

YTD 2026

Income $ 50,601

Budget $54,333

Community Corner

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.

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Let us Pray

Do you have a prayer request you would like to share with our prayer ministry team?

Email prayer@dgsda.org

Please include if we can share your request with our full team of prayer warriors or if it is confidential.

Please submit bulletin items to the communications team by Tuesday at 12:00PM to be included in the weekly e-Bulletin on Thursday. Please note: Announcements may be adjusted to fit the space available.

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Adventurer & Pathfinder Clubs

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.

Adventurer Calendar

Thank You For A Wonderful Year!

Keep an eye on this space for our registration date near the end of summer.

Pathfinder Calendar

Thank You For A Great Year

Registration information will be available later in the summer.

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.

Downers Grove Adventist School

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.

Visit www.dgaschool.com and Learn More About Our School!

Volunteer Opportunities Available!

Help DGAS from the comfort of your home. Visit our Google Doc form to volunteer to help us!

Click Here To View Our Fun Volunteer Opportunities!

School Calendar

June – July

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER

August 17

First Day of School

Acrylic bookstands for use in classrooms

DGAS Wishlists

We invite you to visit our classroom and Home & School Wishlists and prayerfully consider donating items listed.

Pictured:

12 Acrylic Book Stands from the Pre/K & Elementary Classroom wishlist and 34" Extra Long Foldable Wagon from the Home & School wishlist.

View Our Middle School Classroom Wishlist

View the Wishlist for Our PreK/K & Elementary Classrooms

View our Home & School Wishlist

Area, Conference, & NAD Announcements

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Illinois Summer Camp | Camp Akita – Gilson, IL

Registration Now Open!

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!

Click here to apply for our Summer Camp & to learn more about Summer Camp

Family Camp Meeting – "Experiencing the Lord of Hope"

July 22 - 25 at Camp Akita – 1684 Knox Rd 1200 N, Gilson IL 61436

You and your family are invited to join us for this time of worship, recharging, connection, and an inspiring reminder of Jesus’ invitation to experience the kind of hope that only He provides. Registration opens May 4.

Learn More About This Year's Family Camp Meeting & Register Starting May 4

Campestre Hispano 2026

Illinois Conference

31 de julio – 2 de agosto

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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11:00 AM

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