St. John’s Bible on Display at Willow Creek’s Bible Fair

Posted on: 03-21-2012
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Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington added a Bible Engagement Fair to their regular weekend activities on March 24/25. “Engaging in Scripture is by far the single most effective step in connecting with God,” says Executive Pastor Greg Hawkins. “At the conclusion of a four-week series on the importance of establishing a life verse, we wanted to take people deeper into the whole of Scripture.”

The first Bible Engagement Fair at Willow Creek offered Bibles and resources designed to help people understand Scripture in new and effective ways. The American Bible Society provided both free and greatly reduced pricing on various versions of the Bible, as well as commentaries, atlases, books on how to study the Bible, and other tools that can enrich a Bible-reading experience. In addition, consultants were on hand to demonstrate free online tools, and to coach people on what resources might be right for them.

In addition, pages from St. John’s Bible were on display in Willow Creek’s Guest Central area. The first hand-written Bible in more than 500 years, St. John’s Bible combines the ancient techniques of calligraphy and illumination.

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Willow Creek DuPage Celebrates 10 Years

Posted on: 03-01-2012
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Willow Creek DuPage, the first expression of multi-site campuses at Willow Creek Community Church, celebrates 10 years as a church. Willow DuPage, located in West Chicago at Wheaton Academy, will observe the double-digit anniversary at weekend services on Sunday, March 4.

“While it’s important to mark milestone moments like this with celebration, we want to remember all God has done here in the past 10 years,” said Campus Pastor Steve Spear. “What comes across loud and clear is how great God is and how He has guided us toward the original vision for this church.”

Willow DuPage’s mission from the beginning has been to point people to Jesus Christ, walk alongside them as a church family, provide a place where people can get connected, and be a part of the community. “We are asking ourselves, ‘if Willow DuPage ceased to exist, would anyone notice,’” says Spear. “I think the answer is yes. We’ve partnered in significant ways with the local community—Habitat for Humanity, District 33. And we’re on a trajectory to bring the kingdom of Heaven to earth. It’s why we exist.”

Teaching Pastor Darren Whitehead will speak live at each service on the church as an unstoppable force. Following services, people will gather for live music and food.

Services at the DuPage campus are on Sundays at 9 and 11:15 a.m.

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The David Crowder Band in Concert at Willow Creek

Posted on: 06-29-2011
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Worship met bluegrass, alternative, and electronic ambience. Before their final tour, The David Crowder Band, one of Christian music’s most influential worship bands, performed a free concert (live) at each of Willow Creek Community Church’s weekend services on July 2 and 3.

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Willow Creek Expands Its Recovery Ministry

Posted on: 09-15-2010
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Beginning September 20, Willow Creek Community Church is broadening and consolidating its recovery ministry so that all South Barrington recovery groups meet on Monday evenings. Recovery groups include those struggling with—or indirectly affected by—alcohol, chemical, and sexual addictions. Groups specific to gender and substance will have times of small group interaction, exploring the truths of Scripture, and working through the 12-step principles from a Christian worldview.

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Student Ministries Celebrate “New Year” August 28-29

Posted on: 08-16-2010
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Coming off the momentum of two great summer camp experiences, the student ministries of Willow Creek Community Church are prepped for a powerful kick-off to a new year of ministry beginning next weekend, August 28–29.

“Parents, we invite you to make it a priority to bring your kids to church every weekend,” says Scott Rubin, director of Willow Creek’s junior high ministry, Elevate. “We want to help your kids experience community with their friends, and our Next Gen staff and volunteers are excited to build into their lives spiritually.”

Elevate, Willow Creek’s ministry for students in grades 6–8, meets during every weekend service (5:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and 9 and 11:15 a.m. on Sundays) for games, worship, teaching, and small group discussion.

Student Impact, Willow Creek’s ministry for grades 9–12, meets Sundays at 11:15 a.m. in South Barrington’s Lakeside Auditorium, followed by House Groups at 1–3 p.m. in local homes near each of the high schools in Willow Creek’s community. House Groups include free lunch, a short teaching time, and small group discussion.

“Student ministries are a great place to volunteer,” Rubin says. “Adults can really make an impact in kids’ lives by serving as small group leaders or in other vital roles. And it’s a great place to get connected at Willow. We have a lot of fun together.”

To learn more or volunteer in Student Impact, go to studentimpact.com.

To learn more or volunteer in Elevate, go to elev8world.com.

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