Sunday, August 22, 2010

August 22nd announcements

1) Is your seat saved for Leader Launch? (Saturday, August 28th at WBC)- Please register online if you are on the Covenant leadership team (or plan to be) of if you are leading your community group http://wheatonbible.org/leader_launch

2) Bridges One Day- There are over 400,000 Muslims, with 125 Islamic Centers and Mosques in the Chicago area. Bridges One-Day is a seminar taught by author and teacher Fouad Masri (our Global MissionsFest speak­er in 2009) and will be hosted here at Wheaton Bible Church on Saturday, Oct. 2. This unique training session will help us grow in understanding of Islam and Muslim peoples and replace any fear and intimidation with love and gentle boldness, reshaping the way we view and reach out to our Muslim neighbors. For more information and to register, go to www.wheatonbible.org/Bridges_One_Day.
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3) Devotional Guide- The staff at WBC has compiled a 4 week devotional guide for our congregation to go through together as part of MissionsFest this year. We will be handing out physical copies on Sunday morning Oct 3rd.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

August 1st announcements

Welcoming the Stranger: A Church Leaders’ Conversation on Immigration Thursday, August 12, 2010, 9:00AM to 3:30PM, Wheaton Bible Church/Iglesia del Pueblo
Immigration is one of the most complicated issues of our time. Voices on all sides argue strongly for action and change. Christians find themselves torn between the desire to uphold laws and the call to minister to the vulnerable. We invite you to join us for teaching and dialogue among evangelical leaders to learn about and discuss this pressing issue for the Church.The event will include interaction with a panel of local pastors, lunch with immigrant families, and teaching by Dr. Daniel Carroll and Matthew Soerens. Please register online at, http://welcomingthestranger.eventbrite.com. Or contact Jonathan Kindberg at jkindberg@mosaicdupage.com or (704) 989-5009.
Lunch will be provided. We ask you to bring a suggested donation of $10 to cover the costs of the lunch.

Equip U: Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University is coming to Wheaton Bible Church Sept. 13
The full 13 week course will be offered on Monday evenings beginning Sept. 13 and going through Dec. 13. Registration is required. Child care available upon request. Would you be interested in being a part of this important ministry and support team?
Contact Rhonda Ford in the church office for all information regarding this Equip U class.
You may register at www.wheatonbible.org

When God’s People Pray: Tuesday, Aug. 3-31; 7-9:00pm
Discover the keys to unlocking the power of prayer in our individual lives and in our community. Jim Cymbala, Pastor of Brooklyn Tabernacle will join us by DVD and call us to new heights of faith, passion and renewed vision. Register online at WWW.wheatonbible.org or contact Rhonda Ford, 630.876.6610, rford@wheatonbible.org.