We’ve been asked many times. Do you know why we are engaging construction on the ceiling of the atrium? Well it’s the beginnings of the entrance to our new Care Center! Here’s what it will look like once it is finished.
Read MoreOver 170 people showed up for the first class called When Harm Happens. Chrissie Steyn, Pastoral Care Associate, received some incredible feedback from several participants, one particularly saying “Just experienced my first 2nd conversion tonight at Willow’s Trauma Class. No words.” Several counselors and social workers are referring people as well. Here’s some additional info about the class:…
Read MoreThe Finance Team is excited to share some changes to existing reports and introduce two new reports in the Ministry Financial Center. These reports were designed to save you time as you manage your budget each month and help with the budget process next year. Start saving yourself time by learning about these new tools! The training…
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When we think of the impact that Midweek for Kids is having on the life of our church, we think of one specific story of a little girl who chose to go to the art track. In the days following, she gathered her friends together and they played “art track.” Through her art, she finally…
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FROM J.P. HERES I doubt we will soon forget what God did over the weekend. Nor should we fail to remember the simple truth that the Holy Spirit will build the church, often outside of our parameters and schedules. I hope each backward splash encouraged your soul that God is on the move. However, I…
Read MoreFor many kids across America, locating a favorite pair of shoes before heading out the door to school is a last-minute scramble. But for thousands of children throughout Africa and Latin America, locating shoes is more than a scramble; it’s a financial impossibility. And for families who cannot afford school shoes, it’s often bars their…
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On March 2 and 3, Willow’s South Barrington campus launched a new Promiseland check-in system that allows parents to check multiple children in at one location on an iPad. This new process is more convenient for parents and takes a significantly shorter amount of time. While this iPad check-in process is new to South Barrington,…
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This week a new webpage supporting the section strategy was put on the church website. The page includes a summary, some frequently asked questions, and a map of the auditorium with the Section Leaders’ names and email addresses. This resource can be helpful for any staff member who fields questions about what the sections strategy…
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In the first church-wide push for volunteerism in several years, nearly every ministry had a lobby presence during the Ministry Expo. And the response has been overwhelming. During the three weekends the expo ran, January 26-February 10, 2724 cards were submitted. Thanks to the additional effort by every team on staff, those who turned in…
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