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October 10, 2026
Weekly e-Bulletin
| | | 11:30 AM CREATION Life Session 1 with David Oceguera | |
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| | CREATION Life Seminar begins this Sabbath at 11:30AM with Session 1. | |
This week's topic is "Choice".
Choice is the power to control your life. Consistently making wise decisions is key to becoming the person you were created to be.
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"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God — this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is —his good, pleasing and perfect will." – Romans 12:1-2 (NIV)
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Our presenter this week is David Oceguera, Vice President of Mission and Ministry for UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Great Lakes Region where he leads mission integration across the region.
Since 2020, he has served as a chaplain for UChicago Medicine AdventHealth, providing support and compassionate care to patients, their families and the AdventHealth leadership team.
| A hallmark of Oceguera’s leadership is his deep commitment to resilience. His doctoral research was focused on leading organizational change, giving leaders practical tools to develop resilience. “We cannot extend the healing ministry of Christ if we ourselves are not healed,” said Oceguera. “True spiritual leadership begins with wholeness. My mission is to help our leaders and team members cultivate deep resilience so they can serve with strength, lead with clarity and experience greater peace in both their work and their lives.” | |
Light refreshments will be served on the lower level following the seminar. | Join us each week at 11:00 for a time of worship and praise. | Children's Church will be available on the lower level during the seminar sessions. | | | 10:00 AM Sabbath School Bible Study | |
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Adult Sabbath School
Lesson 2:
“The Call of a Prophet”
Teacher: Rosetta Sodora
| Join us In-Person or on Zoom | |
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ID: 957 7601 6469
Password: 258182
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Phone:
312-626-6799 (US - Chicago)
309-205-3325 (US)
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Escuela Sabática para adultos
Lección 2:
«El llamado de un profeta»
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 & youth lesson study in their lower level classrooms
| | | Calendars & Weekly Announcements | |
| | Oct 10 Worship Service & CREATION Life Seminar; Speaker – David Oceguera | |
Oct 10 Pathfinder & Adventures Richardson Farm Outing - Church Family Welcome | |
Oct 11 Church Board Meeting | |
Oct 14 ILC Area 5 Town Hall at DGSDA Church; no Wednesday prayer meeting | |
Oct 14-21 Mission Akita: Fall Edition | |
Oct 17 Worship Service & CREATION Life Seminar; Speaker – Dr. Meechai Tessalee | |
Oct 17 Visitors & Ministry Potluck | |
Oct 17 Fall Student Care Packages | |
Oct 17 Visitation Ministry to Bria of Westmont | |
Oct 24 Worship Service & CREATION Life Seminar; Speaker – Rebecca Davis | |
Oct 24 Bread for Our Neighbors | |
Oct 30 - Nov 1 "Kingdom First" Young Adult Retreat | |
Oct 31 Worship Service & CREATION Life Seminar; Speaker – Dr. Ashwani Gargg | |
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Bread for Our Neighbors
October 24
at 1:00 PM
We'll be handing out loaves of freshly baked bread to the church's neighbors on Saturday, October 24.
If you would like to donate to this outreach project, bake several specialty loaves of fresh homemade bread before Sabbath, bring them to church that day, and leave them in the kitchen.
To make special drop off arrangements as needed, please contact Pastor Ira at PastorIra@dgsda.org.
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Church Board Meeting
October 11
at 10AM
in person in the STEAM Lab and via Zoom.
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| | There's still space! Activities include: vespers, campfire, s'mores, hayride, corn maze, & more! If you are interested in joining us, please RSVP as soon as possible. There will be several cars leaving from DGSDA Church; if you need a ride, please let us know when you RSVP by emailing pathfinders@dgsda.org or adventurers@dgsda.org. | |
| | While the clubs are covering most expenses, guests are responisible for paying their own entry fees: $32/per person – ages 13+; $26/per person – ages 3-12; children ages 2 & under are free. Click the button below to buy tickets ahead of Sabbath this week. | |
| | We hope to see you there! Pathfinders & Adventurers, please wear your, please wear your Club t-shirt or sweatshirt. | |
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Visitor's & Ministry Potluck
Saturday, October 17
after worship service
All visitors are invited to join us in the fellowship hall for a time of food & fellowship. If your ministry is meeting this week, please bring a vegetarian dish to share.
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Visitation Ministry
Bria of Westmont
6501 S Cass Ave, Westmont, IL 60559
Saturday, October 17 at 3PM
Please plan to join us for our monthly visit with local nursing home residents. Potluck after church, please bring a vegetarian dish to share if you can. We will leave the church at 2:15PM. All are welcome!
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Student Care Packages
Oct 17 after Potluck
Theme: Fall/Autumn
Donations of snacks & other fun items appreciated. Volunteers needed to help pack boxes and sign cards for the 9 students
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October 14 Prayer Meeting
There will be no prayer meeting next Wednesday.
All are invited to join us in person in the sanctuary for the Illinois Conference's Area 5 Town Hall.
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Operation Christmas Child
Join us in sharing not only the joy of what, for many kids, is their first gift ever, but also a tangible expression of God's love.
How? Pick up a shoebox (or a few) in the church foyer starting this weekend and fill it with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items .Then return the box(es) to the church foyer between October 10 & November 21 so they can begin their trip to the children around the world. Please click the link below to learn more about what to include in your shoebox(es).
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Vespers & Game Night
October 31
Time TBD
Please join us for a time of worship, praise, & fellowship. More details coming soon!
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Battery, Ink & Toner Recycling
A bin for collecting reusable and single-use household batteries under 11 lbs is available at the A/V desk. An ink & toner collection bin can be found behind the door next to the upper level coat rack. Proceeds from this recycling project go towards church office supplies. Questions? Please see Andy Vicki or Pastor Ira.
| | | Join us for this free 8 week seminar presented by AdventHealth. Discover a faith-based wellness plan for those who want to live healthier & happier lives through a unique, whole-person health philosophy. By consistently practicing the principles of CREATION Life, we fulfill God’s original plan for our lives, which is to live and be happy! Weekly sessions will be livestreamed. A link is available at the beginning of this email. | | | Upcoming Seminar Dates & Topics | | | | | Rest - Dr. Meechai Tessalee | |
| | | | Environment - Rebecca Davis | |
| | | | Activity - Dr. Ashwani Gargg | |
| | | | Trust in God - Pastor Michael Campos | |
| | | | Interpersonal Relationships - Speaker TBD | |
| | | | Outlook - Saleem Choudhury | |
| | | | Nutrition - Dr. Christiana Wells | |
| | Light refreshments will be served on the lower level following each session. | | | |
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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3, 17 Local Church Budget
10, 24, 31 Illinois Action
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3 Supports DGAS
10, 17, 24, 31 Children's Ministries
| | | Stewardship Report – Combined Budget | |
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August
Income $10,461
Budget $10,867
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YTD 2026
Income $82,632
Budget $86,933
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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. | |
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Prayer Warriors needed for DGAS students.
We ask you to prayerfully consider "adopting" one student to faithfully pray over throughout the school year. Please email church@dgsda.org to volunteer as a DGAS prayer warrior.
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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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October 10
Richardson Farm Outing
Church Family Welcome
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October 10
Richardson Farm Outing
Church Family Welcome
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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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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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October 9
"Camping" Day!
End of 1st Quarter
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October 12
Columbus Day - No School
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October 29
Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School
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Volunteer Opportunities Available!
Our teachers would love to invite our church and school families to join us the first two weeks in August to help organize books & bookshelves, make copies, and more to help us 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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DGAS Wishlists
We invite you to visit our classroom and Home & School Wishlists and prayerfully consider donating items listed.
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Pictured:
Magnetic Tile Set 100 piece for STEM Education (children ages 3-9) from the Preschool - PreK, Kindergarten - Grade 1, and Grades 2 -4 wishlis and Thermal Printer Paper 8.5''×11" from the Home & School wishlist
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| | Area, Conference, & NAD Announcements | |
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Area 5 ILC Town Hall 2026 | Downers Grove SDA Church
5524 Lee Avenue • Downers Grove IL • 60515
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Join us on October 14 at 7:00 PM for our area 5 Town Hall meeting. This is a time to meet with our Administrators and ask questions that you may have.
We want to hear from you!
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ILC Mission Akita 2026: Fall Edition! | October 14-21, 2026
Camp Akita - 1684 Knox Rd 1200 N, Gilson, IL 61436
| The 2026 Mission Akita Fall Experience is fast approaching and we invite you to join us for a time of meaningful work, special friendships, and spiritual renewal at our beautiful Camp. Please click the button below for more information, including a full list of projects we aim to complete during this week long work bee, and to reserve your spot today. | |
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Young Adult Retreat | Illinois Conference
October 30- November 1 at Camp Akita
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We’re so excited to come together again for the Illinois Conference Young Adult Retreat! Every year, this retreat gives us a chance to step away from the busyness of everyday life, reconnect with God, and build deeper relationships with one another.
This year, we’re gathering at camp with one big focus: Kingdom First. What does it actually look like to put God first in the middle of real life? Together, we’ll explore what it means to live Kingdom First as young adults.
Please Note: Attendees must be between 18 and 35 years old. Children are not permitted.
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Wednesday Bible Study
7:00 PM
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Our church and school campus is monitored by 24/7 security cameras
to help maintain a safe and secure environment for everyone.
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