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May 30, 2026
Weekly e-Bulletin
| | | 11:00 AM Worship with Pastor Ira | |
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| | In a world filled with noise, anxiety, distraction, and endless demands, God is calling His people to develop the mindset of Jesus. Shift your focus from the pressures of the world to the presence of Jesus. Receive, Live, and Share Jesus through a transformed mind and a Christ-centered life. | |
“Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 2:5 | |
| | | | 10:00 AM Sabbath School Bible Study | |
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Adult Sabbath School
Lesson 9:
“Sin, the Gospel, and the Law”
Teacher: Denise Murmann
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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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|  | Escuela Sabática para adultos | |
Lección 9: “El pecado, el evangelio y la Ley”
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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Ministry Interest Survey
As this year’s nominating committee continues its work filling positions within the church, we invite you to prayerfully consider and fill out our Ministry Interest Survey. This form helps the committee know your interest in the church’s ministries and lets team leaders know if you would like to be 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. | |
| | 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. | |
| | 27-29 Mission Trip Rummage Sale | |
30 Worship Service – Speaker: Pastor Ira | |
6 Worship Service - Guest Speaker | |
13 Worship Service - Guest Speaker | |
20 Worship Service - Speaker: Pastor Ira; Father's Day Gifts | |
22-26 Vacation Bible School | |
Upcoming Dates to Remember | |
July 3 – 13 Annual Alaska Mission Trip
August 1 Outdoor Church
Sept 20 Fall Fest
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Transfer: Outgoing
Nathan Clendenning to Southwest SDA Church in Orland Park, IL
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Alaska Mission Trip
Rummage Sale
May 27 – 29
8AM – 2 PM
All proceeds go to our Alaska Mission Trip in July.
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Fellowship Dinner
June 6 in the fellowship hall after worship service. All are welcome! Please bring a vegetarian dish to share.
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Youth Vespers
5524 Lee Ave, Downers Grove
Come for a night of games, food, praise, & worship!
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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 see Joie or Pastor Ira with questions or to begin the registration process.
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Join Our VBS Staff
Click the button below to check out the volunteer opportunities available for the nightly Vacation Bible School sessions and select the area or areas you are interested in helping with.
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Volunteers Needed: Set-up for
Vacation Bible School
As VBS draws nearer, we need help preparing the building and rooms for our immersive VBS program. Prayerfully consider finding time the week of June 14-19, 21 & 22 to help transform our church into a Rainforest! More details coming soon!
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Coming Soon - VBS Donations Need!
Keep an eye on this space for this year's list of needed items. All donations help us make our Vacation Bible School memorable for all children attending!
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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.
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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.
| | | 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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6, 20 Local Church Budget
13 Women's Ministries (NAD)
27 Illinois Action
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6 Supports DGAS
13, 20, 27 Children's Ministries
| | | Stewardship Report – Combined Budget | |
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March
Income $11,822
Budget $10,867
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April
Income $ 9,673
Budget $10,867
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YTD 2026
Income $ 39,511
Budget $43,467
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Ella – KJHS
Kennedy Junior High School
| | Maya Foster – M.Ed. ECA, NLU | | |
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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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.
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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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Weekly May Prayers
24 Our DG Pastor
Thanks for your prayers!
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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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May 26-29
Post-school Week
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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.
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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 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.
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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. | | | | |
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!
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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.
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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. | | | | |
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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