The GLS in Germany ended on Saturday, January 28. Thanks, Willow staff for praying for God’s impact on the 7500 participants (many of them attending for the first time). Thanks for praying for the team that traveled to make it happen. The Stuttgart event was a huge success and the response of those who attended…
Read MoreAs we begin a new year, it is a good time to update and remind you about some accounting issues that pertain to us all. Mileage Rate The mileage rate for 2012 is 55.5 cents per mile (same as the second half of 2011). This rate should be used to calculate all allowable reimbursable miles…
Read MoreThis past Thursday, Willow North Shore launched our Winter midweek experience, Engage, where 330 adults and children gathered to share a meal of Chick-fil-A and study the Word of God together. Engage focuses on the greatest commandment: Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your…
Read MoreThe Mail & Project team would love to serve your ministry. Over 60 dedicated volunteers come in on most Wednesday afternoons (or mornings if needed) here on the South Barrington campus. They can do just about anything that would free you / your ministry up administratively. The key is that they like to serve together in…
Read MoreOn Friday, January 20, Amber, a junior from Student Impact, will join 1,257 students and leaders at Pheasant Run in St. Charles for Blast 2012. Amber was diagnosed with brain cancer two months ago and has waged a battle to overcome difficult brain surgery and reclaim her memory and other functions. While the doctors held…
Read MoreAs an advocate and friend of Compassion International, the WCA would like to invite you to a free luncheon on Friday, January 20th, with President and CEO, Wess Stafford. Wess will be speaking at Willow Creek Community Church services on January 21 and 22. Join other Chicago area church leaders to hear the latest updates and developments…
Read MoreGrab a partner and challenge yourselves to lose 10 pounds in 10 weeks (for a total of 20 pounds per pair)! We’ll give you all the tools you need including a personalized calorie suggestion and meal plan, education, online support, and more!
Read MoreApproximately 2000 new people who had never been to our campus attended one of our Christmas services this year! Below is an email that was forwarded to Guest Ministry by one of these guests. A great reminder of how our volunteers can reflect the heart of Christ and make an impact in a simple gesture. “I’d rather be…
Read MoreDonald Miller, best-selling author of Blue like Jazz and Searching for God Knows What, joins Willow Crystal Lake at 6 p.m. on Sunday, January 15 for another installment of their Join the Conversation events. (Past guests include the likes of Shane Claiborne and Lee Strobel.) Don, a sought-after speaker and activist, discusses Father Fiction, his exploration…
Read MoreIf you use an Apple laptop at work or at home, you should know that Apple is offering free replacements for their MagSafe laptop chargers. Older versions were prone to fraying, especially at the end where it plugs into the computer. If your charger is damaged*, you can take the charger and laptop into an…
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