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Vacation Bible School

Join us for Hero Hotline Vacation Bible School (VBS), where our participants (called Heroes) experience Bible stories through music, drama and storytelling, games, and more. Join the Professor and Super Meer as young Heroes learn to strive for the things that bring peace and the things that build each other up as we are taught in Romans 14:19.

VBS is for children entering kindergarten through sixth grade and is only $15 per child. Pay for registration online at dgfumc.org/giving. We hope to see your kids there!

Let Pastor John know you're coming or if you want to volunteer by filling out the form below. For more information, contact Pastor John at john@dgfumc.org or 630.968.712, x204.

Outdoor Family Movie Night

Outdoor Family Movie Nights take place every Wednesday evening and the whole family is invited!

We'll begin gathering at 7:30 p.m. for fellowship and start the movie when it's dark. There is NO cost! 

Schedule of Wednesday Summer Movies:

July 5  Coco

July 12  Matilda

July 19  Finding Nemo

July 26  Holes

You're welcome to join us for one Wednesday or come each week - whatever fits your schedule! For more information contact John Smoke at john@dgfumc.org or 630.968.7120, ext. 204.

Date: 
Wednesday, July 5, 2023 - 7:30pm

Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School
Join us for Hero Hotline on July 18 – 20 from 9:00 a.m. to noon! As our Vacation Bible School (VBS) kids, called Heroes, experience Bible stories through music, drama and storytelling, games, crafts, and more they’ll learn that heroes are called to follow Jesus, help others, work together, listen to God, and show grace! And, best of all, they’ll be invited to answer this call at VBS, at church, at home, and every area of their lives.

Offered for those who are entering kindergarten through sixth grade. For questions or more information, contact Pastor John Smoke at john@dgfumc.org or 630.968.7120, ext. 204. All materials and a pizza lunch are included. Register your child to attend or sign up to volunteer through this link: /sites/default/files/2023_vbs_registration_form_halfpage.pdf

Date: 
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 - 9:00am

DGFUMC Summer Camp

Camp lasts only one week — but what campers take home can last a lifetime.

Campers who will be in 2nd – 8th grade in fall 2023 are invited to join us for summer fun at camp from Monday, June 26 to Thursday, June 29. Camp is located at Wesley Woods Retreat Center in Williams Bay, Wisconsin on the beautiful shores of Lake Geneva.

Why Join Us at Camp?

Our camp offers children and youth the opportunity for a unique time with children, youth, and adults from the church community while enjoying and experiencing God's creation! Games, arts and crafts, nature activities, Bible study, swimming, yoga, campfires, music, and much more are offered!

Register Early

The earlier you register, the easier it is for our camp directors to plan and prepare for an awesome experience. A $50 deposit saves a spot and is due at the time of registration. You may make your payment online by going to https://dgfumc.org/giving. Full payment is due by the start of camp. The registration deadline is June 14, 2023.

More details and the registration form are available in the Summer Camp brochure (see the link below). For any questions, contact Pastor John Smoke at john@dgfumc.org or 630.968.7120, x204.

Summer Camp Registration Form |

Location: 
Wesley Woods Retreat Center
Date: 
Monday, June 26, 2023 - 12:00pm

Spring Children's Cantata

Sunday, April 23, 2023 - 10:00am

Join us as our children's choirs come together to present their cantata, The Agape League during the 10:00 a.m. worship service on Sunday, April 23. Presented by the Cherub, Chorister, and Connection Choirs, the story brings together the high-voltage zap, pow, and zowee fun of the superhero genre with the life-changing truth of God's word and the fruit of the spirit as taught in Galatians 5:22-23 - "But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control..."

Easter Egg Hunt

Grab your favorite basket and hop on over to hunt for eggs inside DGFUMC! All children ages 3-12 are invited to join us. Bring the entire family and a friend or two to enjoy the hunt!

The fun begins in the sanctuary at 9:00 a.m. sharp so don’t be late as this event moves fast!

Location: 
Sanctuary
Date: 
Saturday, April 8, 2023 - 9:00am

Messy Church

11:00am
Preacher: 
John Smoke

Get MessyMessy Church is a different kind of service on the second Sunday of the month for parents and children to share. There will be a time to make crafts as a family, a short (and lively) time of gathering, and a family friendly lunch. This time will be about building community along with thinking about that greater power that is creator and love of all. It takes place in the church gym.

Messy Church

11:00am
Preacher: 
John Smoke

Get MessyMessy Church is a different kind of service on the second Sunday of the month for parents and children to share. There will be a time to make crafts as a family, a short (and lively) time of gathering, and a family friendly lunch. This time will be about building community along with thinking about that greater power that is creator and love of all. It takes place in the church gym.

Messy Church

11:00am
Preacher: 
John Smoke

Get MessyMessy Church is a different kind of service on the second Sunday of the month for parents and children to share. There will be a time to make crafts as a family, a short (and lively) time of gathering, and a family friendly lunch. This time will be about building community along with thinking about that greater power that is creator and love of all. It takes place in the church gym.

Messy Church

11:00am
Preacher: 
John Smoke

Get MessyMessy Church is a different kind of service on the second Sunday of the month for parents and children to share. There will be a time to make crafts as a family, a short (and lively) time of gathering, and a family friendly lunch. This time will be about building community along with thinking about that greater power that is creator and love of all. It takes place in the church gym.

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