DOWNERS GROVE

Seventh-day Adventist Church

May 23, 2026

Weekly e-Bulletin

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11:00 AM Worship with Pastor Bill Kasper

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"One Man's Trash"

Join us this week as we examine the parables of the treasure found in the field and the pearl of great price. We will consider what they say about the kingdom of Heaven and look at other passages that remind us of how great a treasure it is.

Our guest speaker this week is Bill Kasper, senior pastor at Hinsdale SDA Church.

“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”

– 2 Corinthians 4:16–18 (NIV)

10:00 AM Sabbath School Bible Study

Adult Sabbath School

Lesson 8:

“Having Faith”

Teacher: Rosetta Sodora

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Escuela Sabática para adultos

Lección 8: “Le fe

Maestro: Elvis Rodriguez  

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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.


Calendars & Weekly Announcements

Our Church Calendar

May

23 Guest Speaker - Pastor Bill Kasper

25 Memorial Day

25 Rummage Sale Drop Off

27-29 Mission Trip Rummage Sale

June

5 Youth Vespers

6 Worship Service - Guest Speaker

6 Potluck

7 ILC Soccer Tournament

13 Worship Service - Guest Speaker

15-20, 22 VBS Prep Week

20 Worship Service - Speaker: Pastor Ira; Father's Day Gifts

22-26 Vacation Bible School

Upcoming Dates to Remember

August 1 Outdoor Church

Sept 20 Fall Fest

View Our Church Calendar


Alaska Mission Trip

Rummage Sale

May 27 – 29

8AM – 2 PM

All proceeds go to our Alaska Mission Trip in July.

Donations welcome. Drop off available May 25 starting at Noon. Drop off available Sunday, May 24 after 7PM if needed or contact Pastor Ira to schedule a special drop off time as needed.


Hinsdale Adventist Academy Graduation

Please keep the 2026 Senior class of HAA and their families in your prayers as they gather this weekend to honor the academic achievements of the graduates. Congratulations to Brooklyn and fellow graduates as you celebrate this special time in your lives and begin looking forward to the next steps of your journey.

HAA Graduation Services

Consecration

Friday Evening at HAA

Baccalaurate Worship Service

Sabbath Morning at

Hinsdale SDA Church

Commencement

Sunday Morning at HAA


Transfer: Outgoing

Nathan Clendenning to Southwest SDA Church in Orland Park, IL

DGAS Graduation

Thank you to all who came out to celebrate as Ezekiel graduated from 8th grade. Your support was greatly appreciated.

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.

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.


Special Thanks

As we close out another school year, we would like to thank all who have helped may this school year a success. We couldn't have the thriving school we do if not for all our dedicated volunteers as well as the support of our church family, both in prayer and financial donations. We look forward to partnering with you next school year. May you have a blessed summer.

Giving

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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.

May Offerings

23 Illinois Action

30 Local Church Budget

May Lamb's Fund

2 Supports DGAS

9, 16, 23, 30 Children's Ministries

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

Stewardship Report – Combined Budget

March

Income $11,822

Budget $10,867

April

Income $ 9,673

Budget $10,867

YTD 2026

Income $ 39,511

Budget $43,467


Community Corner

Aileen FCCS

Ella MKJHS

Brooklyn B HAA

Nathan CBHS

Maya F – M.Ed. ECA, NLU

Bailey M MD, CMS

Elvis R Jr – DPT, AHU


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?

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.

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.

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.

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.


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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.

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.



Weekly Prayer Calendar

Weekly May Prayers

17 Our DGAS Staff

24 Our DG Pastor

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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.

School Calendar

May 21

Yearbook Signing

May 22

Last Day of School

May 26-29

Post-school Week

June – July

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER


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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.

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 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.

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

A picture of "Cloud Gate" also called "The Bean", a reflective metallic sculpture located in Millennium Park, Chicago, IL. CHI-TOWN 2026 Street Photography with Roberto Gonzalez, Associate Youth Director of the IL Conference and Matthew J Lucio, Assistant to the President for Communications, IL Conference.

Mission Akita 2026: Summer Edition!

June 3 – 10 at Camp Akita in Gilson IL

Our Conference is blessed to have a beautiful Camp and Retreat Center right in the center of our state, & we need YOU to help keep it that way! We invite you to join us for a time of meaningful work, special friendships, and spiritual renewal at our beautiful Camp.

A picture of "Cloud Gate" also called "The Bean", a reflective metallic sculpture located in Millennium Park, Chicago, IL. CHI-TOWN 2026 Street Photography with Roberto Gonzalez, Associate Youth Director of the IL Conference and Matthew J Lucio, Assistant to the President for Communications, IL Conference.

Soccer Tournament | Torneo de Fútbol

June 7 | 8AM – 5 PM

MAX McCook Athletic & Exposition (4750 Vernon Ave, La Grange, IL 60525). For more details on joining a team, use the button below. Spectators are welcome to come & cheer on participating teams!

A picture of "Cloud Gate" also called "The Bean", a reflective metallic sculpture located in Millennium Park, Chicago, IL. CHI-TOWN 2026 Street Photography with Roberto Gonzalez, Associate Youth Director of the IL Conference and Matthew J Lucio, Assistant to the President for Communications, IL Conference.

ONE DAY YOUTH RALLY (Chicago)

June 20 | 2:00 - 8:30 PM

Centeral Hispanic SDA Church

This isn't just another event, it's your moment. The same God who used young people in the Bible is still moving today, and He wants to move in your life. Canvas is about discovering your purpose and knowing your story matters. If God did it before, He can do it again...


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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!


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.


A picture of a waterski with a driver and a lifeguard pulling kids behind on an inflatable raft with the words: Come be part of something special. Camp Akita Summer Staff 2026

Campestre Hispano 2026

Illinois Conference

31 de julio – 2 de agosto

¡Ya viene nuestro Campestre Hispano 2026! Únase a nosotros en Camp Akita para disfrutar de música inspiradora, compañerismo y predicación poderosa. El pastor Elden Ramírez será nuestro orador principal.

A picture of a waterski with a driver and a lifeguard pulling kids behind on an inflatable raft with the words: Come be part of something special. Camp Akita Summer Staff 2026

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.

Weekly Church Services

Sabbath School

10:00 AM

Church Service

11:00 AM

Wednesday Bible Study

7:00 PM

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