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"the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.
Ask the Lord of the harvest of the harvest, Therefore,
to send out workers into his harvest field."

                     Matthew 9:37-38



For Conference Events go to NICUMM.

St. Matthew's UMM Take To The Streets of Chicago

Every Wednesday the Men of St. Matthew's go out into their neighborhood

speaking the word and bringing the residents closer to

Johnny Swanson VP, UMM Herbert Wright President UMM,

Gary Dozier Lay Leader St. Matthew

As they leave St. Matthew to go and do God's work.

They meet and greet and give out the Lord's word.

They enter Cabrini Green Housing and are ask to Pray for the building.

The UMM Pray and Bless Cabrini Green building.

The Lord's presence was powerful.

Stopping and sharing what the Lord has done and what he can do.

Giving a woman a request of Prayer.

As President of the Northwestern District United Methodist Men I would like to thank

the Men of St. Matthew's for doing what the Lord wants us to do as

MEN OF CHIRST.

Let us all pray for the continuing work of St. Matthew's UMM and pray that the

other UMM in the District understand what the Lord's Harvest is all about.

Many Blessing to Pastor Harris

and the

UNITED METHODIST MEN OF ST. MATTHEW UMC

If the men in your church are doing great things in the name of our Lord

please contact me so that we

can give God the glory as we work to build the Kingdom

Contact Person: Leon DeLoney
NWDUMM President:
(312) 961-3086

“WHEN WORSHIP IS OVER SERVICE BEGINS”

Let's Get Connected

President: Leon N. DeLoney St. Matthew UMC

1st Vice - President: Vacant

2nd Vice - President: Sal Victoria Elston UMC

Secretary: Tom Greco Elmwood UMC

Treasurer: Emmie Linzaga First Oak Park UMC

Asst. Treasurer: Vicsimeon Ancheta Elston UMC

Membership CO - Chairpersons Bezaueel De Ocampo, Frank Rodrigues,

Listed below are churches that have chartered for 2008 and current EMS Men.

Church name Address City St Chtr Yr Orig Chtr

CHICAGO NW DISTRICT 77 W WASHINGTON ST CHICAGO IL 9999 00/00/0000

AFRICAN COMMUNITY 4754 N LEAVITT ST CHICAGO IL 2008 1/21/2008

FIRST OAK PARK 324 N OAK PARK AVE OAK PARK IL 2008 11/1/1966

First ST JOHNS 1100 ONTARIO ST OAK PARK IL 2008 5/1/1988

ST MATTHEW 1000 N ORLEANS ST CHICAGO IL 2008 4/1/1982

HUMBOLDT 2120 N MOZART ST CHICAGO IL 2008 4/30/2005

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ELSTON AVENUE 5850 N ELSTON AVE CHICAGO IL 2007 10/29/2002

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RIVER FOREST 7970 LAKE ST RIVER FOREST IL 2005 3/1/1989
FRANKLIN PARK 9857 SCHILLER BLVD FRANKLIN PARK IL 2005 6/1/1953

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CALVARY                         5001 W GUNNISON ST     CHICAGO IL          2004        11/19/1997
COSMOPOLITAN            1112 N 9TH AVE          MELROSE PARK IL    2004          12/8/1995
JOYCE                       2040 W BRYON ST                CHICAGO IL           2004           2/1/1953

EMS MEMBERS

First name Last name City St EMS Expires Unique ID

(President NWDUMM)
Leon          DeLoney                  Chicago IL

Kenneth     Lemmel                  Rockford IL                   8/29/2008                            12735
Richard      Locke                         Evanston IL                6/30/2008                            33959
John Morell                                 Park Ridge IL               4/27/2008                            29932
William Schmunk                        Park Ridge IL              6/30/2008                            29937

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Raymond     Carlson                   Park Ridge IL               3/22/2007                            12724
George Pinney                           Park Ridge IL               5/28/2007                            12741

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Mission Statement

The mission of the Chicago Northwestern District is to enable, empower, and equip local faith communities

to make disciples for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Message from the District Superintendent, Reverend James Preston

For just as the body is one and has many members, all the member of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ. For in the one Spirit we are all baptized into one body—Jews or Greeks, slaves or free—but we were all made to drink of one Spirit.
1 Corinthians 12: 12-13

Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ!

Peace and grace to you from the fifty-seven congregations, two campus ministries, one college, and many other exciting ministries of the Chicago Northwestern District of The United Methodist Church. Framed by the Eisenhower Expressway, southern Lake County, parts of I-294, and Lake Michigan, the district is a beautiful tapestry of diverse faith communities serving a mosaic of neighborhoods in Chicago as well as a plethora of suburbs in Cook and Lake counties.

We read of Paul’s vision of the church in First Corinthians in the New Testament of the Bible. Paul’s hopes are evidenced in our racial, cultural, and social diversity as well as our deep and profound commitment to offer Christ in personal witness and social holiness. Our communities of faith include Korean, African, Latino-Hispanic, Vietnamese, Caribbean, African-American, Indian, Pakistani, multicultural, suburban, urban, large, small, Reconciling, and much, much…more. Truly, we are many parts of one sacred and Spirit-filled body.

In the midst of our diversity, we celebrate intentional ministry and mission through creative worship, powerful social justice ministry, transformative mission, and creative new outreach. From campus ministry to senior adult care, we live out our Christian faith in concrete ways of witness and expression. We also rejoice in the vision of planting new faith communities in growing areas of our district as we embrace our common vision of Harvest 2020.

I want to personally invite you to visit our churches and to explore our many ministries as a part of God’s loving call in your life and journey. I know you will experience wonderful people, warm hospitality, and a dynamic expression of the Christian faith in the twenty-first century. Welcome to the Chicago Northwestern District!

In Christ,
Rev. James Preston, District Superintendent

District contact information
Chicago Northwestern District
77 W. Washington Street, Suite 1820
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: (312) 346-9766

District Superintendent: Rev. James Preston
Phone: (312) 346-9766 Ext. 134
Email: jpreston@umcnic.org

District Lay Leader: Arnold Rivera
Phone: (773) 794-0082

Administrative Assistant: Connie Williams
Phone: Phone: (312) 346-9766 Ext. 132
Email: cwilliams@umcnic.org

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Chicago Northwestern News

Resources and information for the people in ministry in the
Chicago Northwestern District of The United Methodist Church
October 5, 2008
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  Centering for Our Ministry Together

Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Something deep within our existence creates a restlessness for God, yet we live and move and work in a culture of technology, efficiency, and the tyranny of the literal.   ~Don Saliers
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Welcome Celebration for Bishop Jung is Sunday, October 12

An Annual Conference gathering to Welcome Back Bishop Hee-Soo Jung is planned for Sunday, October 12, at 4:00 p.m. at First UMC of Downers Grove, 1032 Maple Avenue, Downer’s Grove, IL. There will be worship service followed by a reception to greet Bishop Jung and his wife, Rev. Im-Hyon Jung. Bishop Jung was re-assigned to serve a second quadrennium as the Episcopal Leader of The Northern Illinois Annual Conference at the North Central Jurisdictional Conference, July 2008. Make plans to attend. All are welcome to this celebration. For more information, visit www.umcnic.org.

Stewardship Conference Offers New Insights

Rev. Dr. Michael Reeves, senior associate pastor for stewardship at Saint Andrew UMC in Plano, Texas, led the sixth annual UM Foundation Stewardship Conference. Over 140 persons enjoyed a day of fellowship, worship, and learning related to a climate of generosity in our congregations. Permission has been given to scan the workbook and it will be emailed to each pastor. If others would like a copy, please contact Rev. James Preston at jpreston@umcnic.org to request a copy. Quoting Eugene Grimm in his book, Generous People, Dr. Reeves said that Stewardship Ministries must follow three commandments:

1. Keep it positive. Negativity rarely raises money.
2. Keep it Biblical. People need to see what God's word says for us in our giving.
3. Stress the Mission! NOT the need. People give to ministry that transforms lives.

He also offered a challenging question to each of the participants:

Have you ever made a gift or financial commitment to your church that caused you to give up something you valued?

Are we sacrificially giving for the work of God's justice and hope in Christ? Do we invite our brothers and sisters to offer gifts in thanksgiving toward the mission of Jesus and the transformation of the world? OR are we maintaining a building or an institution. These were many of the discussions at the event.

Worship Alive Sets New Schedule

Worship Alive, a worship resource program supported by the Chicago Northwestern District and The Northern Illinois Conference, has set its new schedule. Worship Alive offers creative and affordable education and resource experiences for churches and leaders wanting to make worship more relevant and passionate for the followers of Christ. Here is the schedule:

November 15-16, 2008
The Psalms in Traditional/Post-modern Worship
with Richard Bruxvoort-Colligan, one of the most imaginative and creative young liturgical composers today. Click on the link above to check out his awesome music.

January 31-February 1, 2009
Tell It Like It Is: Reclaiming the Practice of Testimony
with the Rev. Lillian Daniel , co-host of the weekly "30 Good Minutes" TV show, whose transforming worship ministry was featured in the book Christianity for the Rest of Us - How the Neighborhood Church Is Transforming the Faith by Diana Butler Bass.

March 21-22, 2009
Faithful Worship in Changing Times
with Marty Haugen, one of the foremost liturgical musicians and worship leaders of the past three decades whose passionate and lyrical songs are heard in worship throughout the world.

April 25, 2009      ONE DAY ONLY!
Sampler of the Best Worship Practices in Chicagoland
more than a dozen outstanding clergy, musicians and worship leaders from the metro area will demonstrate different aspects of their worship. DVD recording of this workshop available to all participants.

As in the past, you can choose either Saturday (at Presbyterian Church of Western Springs) or Sunday (at United Church of Rogers Park) to attend the first three workshops. All workshops are 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
The fourth Sampler workshop will be held on Saturday only at First UMC Park Ridge providing use of more extensive audio-visual technology. For more info contact Mark Bowman at WORSHIPALIVE@COMCAST.NET.

Harvest 2020: Focus on Healthy Discipleship

Harvest 2020 continues to expand and grow across the Chicago Northwestern District and our conference. Amazing and exciting things are springing up and flourishing in many different places. As we enter the new church conference season, our church conferences will focus primarily on the component of Healthy Discipleship. (Remember, the other two are Planting New Faith Communities and Cluster Ministry) Healthy discipleship focuses on helping our current churches and the people of the churches "go deeper" in their following of Jesus and their sharing of faith. The acronym SEED reminds us that we must SEEK, ENGAGE, EMPOWER, and DEPLOY as faithful disciples of Christ. How is your church growing disciples? Are there ways for people to seek, engage, empower, and deploy? Visit the new Harvest 2020 website for resources and informatin. The web site is located at www.harvest2020.org. We celebrate the work of Harvest 2020 as a movement of the Spirit in our conference. Be in prayer for our work together.

Large Church Pastors Gathering is October 3-6, 2008

The General Board of Discipleship is offering a special weekend of training and workshops for pastors of large membership churches. Meeting the Challenge of Large Church Ministry will be October 3-6, 2008 at Memorial Drive UMC in Houston. For more information visit www.mdumc.org or www.gbod.org.

United Methodist Men Brunch with the Bishop
October 11, 2008 at Glenveiw UMC
10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Church Conference Schedule and Forms ARE READY!

The Church Conference Schedule is complete and has been sent to all clergy. Forms for the conference are be available on the conference web site in the coming weeks as well. For more information, contact the District Office at 312.346.9766. Remember date changes must be reported to Connie Williams. In addition, as a way for the Superintendent to address other issues in our district and to focus in new areas of ministry, some church conferences will be led by presiding elders.

Pre-Retirement Seminary is November 7-8 in Elgin

A pre-retirement resourcing seminar for clergy will be held November 7-8, 2009 at the Comfort Suites, 2480 Bushwood Drive, in Elgin. The seminar cost is $95 for clergy and $40 for spouse. The commuter rate is $45/$25. Topics include General Board of Pensions and Health presentations, Social Security issues, buying a house..and more. Contact Rev. Bob Burkhart for more information at rgburkhart@att.net.

Events and Opportunities for Growth and Education

Advent Worship Service for Clergy in the District
Thursday, December 11, 10am at Central UMC in Skokie

Welcoming the Sojourner: NCJ Immigration Event with Religion and Race Event
October 16-19(both events) Cost: $95
Lisle-Naperville Hilton Hotel
Contact Rev. Michael Mann at 815.286.7102 for more information.

NIC School of Evangelism
Saturday, October 18, 2008 at Hilltop UMC in Machesney Park, IL
Keynote Speaker: Rev. Tony Campolo

Blessed to Be a Blessing: Christian Educators and Preachers Event
October 24-27, 2008 in Albuquerque, NM
www.cef2008.org

Non-Latino Congregations Engaging Latinos/Latinas
A North Central Jurisdiction Training Event
November 13-15, 2008 in Moline, IL
For more information, call 309.344.3850

LEAD 2009: Preparing Leaders for Harvest 2020
Saturday, January 31, 2009, 8:30am to 1pm - Glenview UMC, Glenview, IL
Contact Connie Williams at cwilliams@umcnic.org for more information.

Laity Convocation
Saturday, January 10, 2009, TBA

Urban Ministry Convocation
Friday-Saturday, March 13-14, 2009 TBA

Exploration 2009: An Event for Those Discerning a Call to Ordained Ministry
November 13-15, 2009 in Dallas, Texas
www.gbhem.org/exploration

Remember to check out the conference website for more information and events at www.umcnic.org.

Prayer Requests and Needs

Brothers and sisters still recovering from flooding and hurricane damage
Connie Williams, administrative assistant, recovering from surgery
Phyllis Griffin, Bishop's Administrative Assistant, illness
Charsteen Henderson - Apportionments Coordinator - illness
Rev. Patty Anderson, recovering after cancer surgery
Rev. Dr. Pamela Lightsey - recovering from surgery
Carmelita Scott - at home
Georgia and Russia
Our Youth Rally on Saturday
Celebrate our diversity and the joy of ministry together!
Celebrate our communities and the rich gifts God has given us!
Rev. Daniel Park and Isaiah Park - he is new pastor of Second Generation Korean UMC in our district
The seven sites for new faith communities in our district
End to gun violence in our communities
Homeless youth in our city and suburbs
Undocumented friends in our district
Those brothers and sisters in faith struggling with addictions.

For the communities of our district and those who are lost and lonely within them
Harvest 2020 and the Harvest 2020 Leadership Team
District Youth Ministry
Our District Lay Leader
Our District Superintendent
UM Men
UM Women
Lay Criers
District Stewards
Apportionment Giving-committing ourselves to 100% for sharing Christ's love in mission
Outreach to Children in our neighborhoods and communities
Bethany Homes
Methodist Hospital
Methodist Home
Methodist Youth Services
Our campus ministry at Northwestern University (on our district) - Rev. Julie Windsor Mitchell
Our campus ministry at UIC - Rev. Lisl Heymans
Kendall College (on our district) and President Dr. Niveen Megahed
All of the churches/ministries in our district and their witness for Christ
Bishop Hee-Soo Jung and his leadership for our conference
Peace in the world especially in Iraq, Sudan, Burma, Palestine, and Afghanistan

Nothing But Nets Campaign
Global AIDS Fund (committed to offering one dollar for every church member in NIC)
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and staff/leadership
Our justice ministries in the district
Our District Strategy team as they develop a plan for evangelism and church growth
Liberty Worship UM Mission and Pastor Michael Wright
Stone Park UM Mission and Pastor Jesus Molina
Ebeneezer UM Mission and Pastor Maria Torres
Irving Park Hispanic UM Ministry and Pastor Cecelia Obret

Send prayer requests for pastors and lay leadership to chicagonwnews@aol.com.

Chicago Northwestern District
The Chicago Metropolitan Regional Office
The United Methodist Church
77 W. Washington St. #1820, Chicago, IL 60602

Phone: 312/346.9766   James Preston Ext. 134    Connie Williams Ext. 132

Email:      James Preston jpreston@umcnic.org
                Connie Williams cwilliams@umcnic.org

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