As a part of the revised membership process being put into place, we are providing training for all of those who would like to be able to offer the membership confirmation conversation to people seeking membership at Willow. Whether you choose to have your staff team or a few key volunteers prepared to have these…
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If you have an hour to help, we could use you for one of the 33 tours of the new Care Center. Daily tours will take place from Tuesday, May 14 through Thursday, May 23. With multiple tours a day, feel free to choose one that fits into your schedule. We just need a willing…
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Over the years, we have seen how one global serving trip can change the trajectory of a student’s life. Something utterly unexplainable happens when a student decides to forgo their spring break, raise thousands of dollars, and open their heart and hands to the work that God might do in and through them. I am…
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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:…
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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…
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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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