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September 26, 2026
Weekly e-Bulletin
| | | 11:00 AM Worship Service with Chaplain Paul Lowe | |
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We finish our Heart of Worship sermon series with Chaplain Paul Lowe.
Paul Lowe is a chaplain with AdventHealth. He most recently pastored in the Illinois Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
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| | "Then I looked and behold, a Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with Him one hundred and forty four thousand, having his Father's name written on their foreheads." – Revelation 14:1 | |
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Join us for this 8 week free seminar presented by AdventHealth. Discover a faith-based wellness plan for those who want to live healthier & happier lives and share this 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! 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.
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| | 10:00 AM Sabbath School Bible Study | |
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Adult Sabbath School
Lesson 12:
“Dealing with False Teachers”
Teacher: Denise Murmann
| 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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New English-language quarterlies are currently available in the church foyer. | |
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Escuela Sabática para adultos
Lección 12:
«Cómo lidiar con falsos maestros»
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 | |
| | 26 Worship Service – Guest Speaker | |
3 ILC Convocation – Keynote Speaker: Dr. Dwight K Nelson; no services at DGSDA Church | |
4 Melrose Park Church Fun Run/Walk | |
Oct 10 Worship Service & CREATION Life Seminar; Speaker – David Oceguera | |
Oct 11 Church Board Meeting | |
Oct 17 Worship Service & CREATION Life Seminar; Speaker – Dr. Meechai Tessalee | |
Oct 17 Visitors & Ministry Potluck | |
Oct 17 Student Care Packages | |
Oct 17 Visitation Ministry | |
Oct 24 Worship Service & CREATION Life Seminar; Speaker – Rebecca Davis | |
Oct 30 - Nov 1 "Kingdom First" Young Adult Retreat | |
Oct 31 Worship Service & CREATION Life Seminar; Speaker – Dr. Ashwani Gargg | |
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Battery & Toner Recycling
The church is beginning to offer battery and toner recycling. We're offering collection bins for empty printer ink & toner cartridges as well as of old reusable and single-use household batteries under 11 lbs. A bin for collection batteries 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 the recycling will go towards church office supplies. Questions? Please see Andy or Vicki, or Pastor Ira.
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Incoming Transfers: Second Reading
Desiree Walker from Hinsdale Fil-Am Church in Hinsdale, IL
Karina Cruz-Hernandez & George Hernandez from Pasadena Spanish SDA Church in Pasadena, CA
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Unbreakable
LUC Camporee
Please keep our Pathfinder club in your prayers as they travel to Michigan for the Lake Union Conference Pathfinder Camporee in Berrien Springs, MI.
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Cards for Student Boxes
will be available in the foyer during worship service this week. Please take a moment to let the kids away at school know you're thinking of them.
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ILC Chicagoland Convocation 2026 | October 3 | 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM | |
Join us on at the Chirstian Community Church ("Yellow Box Church") in Naperville for our Convocation 2026. The 9:30 AM service will have worship, food, and music – with a special concert by Laura Morena. Our special guest speaker for the day is Dr. Dwight K Nelson.
We have exciting programs planned for children and youth ages 0–17. Please be sure to register each child for the appropriate age group when completing your registration.
Meal tickets are available for purchase as part of your registration. If you would like to purchase a meal ticket on the day of the event, please stop by the registration desk to make the necessary arrangements.
We look forward to worshipping, fellowshipping, and spending this special day together. We hope to see you there!
| | | | | 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, 31 Local Church Budget
10, 24 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. | |
Prayer Warriors needed for DGAS students. More details coming soon. Please prayerfully consider "adopting" one student to faithfully pray over throughout the school year. | |
| | | | 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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October 18
Club Meeting
1:30 – 3:00 PM
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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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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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September 28 – October 2
Fall Week of Prayer
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October 7
School Picture Day
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October 9
"Camping" Day!
End of 1st Quarter
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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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Sunday, October 4, 2026
1715 W. Lake St., Melrose Park, IL 60160
Check-in: 8:00 AM
5K Start: 9:00 AM
The Seventh-day Adventist Church of Melrose Park is hosting a 5K Fun Run/Walk & Community Health Fair. This event is an opportunity to bring together our churches, families, and surrounding community while promoting health, fellowship, and community connection. Please click the button below for participation fees and full details. Registration ends October 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM CDT
| | 5K carrera/caminata & feria de salud comunitaria de Melrose Park | |
Domingo, 4 de octubre de 2026,
1715 W. Lake St., Melrose Park, IL 60160
Registro: 8:00 a.m.
Inicio de la carrera de 5 km: 9:00 a.m.
La Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día de Melrose Park organiza una carrera/ caminata recreativa de 5 km y una feria de salud comunitaria. Este evento es una oportunidad para reunir a nuestras iglesias, familias y a la comunidad, para promover la salud, el compañerismo y los conexiones comunitarias. Por favor, haga clic en el botón de abajo para ver el coste de participación y los detalles del evento. El plazo para apuntarse finaliza el 3 de Octubre de 2026 a las 12:00 a. m. CDT
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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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