Throughout the month of June, we will honor God’s gift of hope for every season. I Peter 1:3-9: “God has given us a new birth into a living hope!” Worship will explore living hope, practicing hope and lifesaving hope.
JOIN US FOR CAMP HOPE VBS
SIGN UP: Children and youth in pre-K through 8th grade are invited to Camp Hope Vacation Bible School. Come to learn about the seed of hope growing in our hearts to share with the world! Music, art, science and other fun activities will be part of the camp!
- Sunday Funday VBS Kick-off on June 21 at 10:30 a.m. in Baker Hall. Everyone is invited.
- Sunday celebration worship on June 28!
Register here. The cost is $5 per person or $20 per family.
VOLUNTEER: We’re looking for about 25 volunteers to help make VBS a great experience for the kids. Any time you can give—big or small—will make a real difference. View volunteer information here. Please email Shelly at sstienbarger@bakermemorialchurch.org for more info.
JUNE WORSHIP COINCIDES WITH “YEAR OF HOPE”
Hope is a perennial blessing upon the earth and its creatures – humankind and others—that leads us to believe God’s power is perpetually at work on the side of mercy and justice, healing and reconciliation, shalom and peace. Hope is the seed for the growth of our faith even against all the odds; joy will break through, and love will bloom.
The Northern Illinois Annual Conference encourages congregations to honor 2026 as a “year of hope.” You can find more information about the emphasis at www.umcnic.org.
We pray for God’s hope to be present in every portion of the earth, among all of God’s children, in whatever needs are present in our hearts or burdens upon our shoulders. Let us give thanks for the living hope we have in Christ who is the heart of the church and our mission with God’s people near and far.
The Northern Illinois Committee on Discipleship and Spiritual Formation has released A Year of Practicing Hope, a new devotional booklet created for 2026. Find a link to this special Northern Illinois Conference devotional here.
June 11th Blood Drive
Thursday, June 11 • 2:30-6:30pm
Save a life and donate blood at the Pete Holmes Blood Drive! Versiti Blood Center will be on site taking your donations from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Make an appointment here. Walk-ins are welcome.
