December 3rd Small Group

Now that your turkey dinner has been thoroughly digested, and the happy memories of time spent with family and/or friends on Thanksgiving are just happy memories, it's time to start anticipating our next small group!

We will be meeting at the Shelley's at 7:30pm on Thursday for fellowship and a discussion about serving. Not serving a tennis ball with the strength and speed of Andy Roddick, but how we as Christians serve others: What is our motivation? Who & where should we serve? How do we make time for it? You don't wanna miss it!

Also, you can look forward to hearing more information on Thursday about ice skating this weekend, our upcoming 20somethings Christmas party, and plans to attend one of the Christmas services at WillowCreek as a group!

November 18th Updates

If you haven't already completed the survey and would like to have some input about when small group meets and what kinds of events we plan, please complete this survey and either email it to pcc20somethings@gmail.com or bring it with you to group on Thursday.

This Thursday at small group we'll be wrapping up the relationship series. Join us at the Shelley's at 7:30. See the calendar below for the address. Hope to see you there!

On Sunday afternoon, we're going rock climbing at Vertical Endeavors. Check your email or contact Travis or Kristi for additional info.

One last reminder - no small group on Thanksgiving (November 26th) - enjoy some extra time with family!

November 12th Small Group

I know you're already looking forward to small group this week, where we'll be talking about Lasting Love! We're meeting at the usual time and place -- 7:30 at the Shelley's.

Before your November & December calendars fill up with less fun things, make sure to check the calendar below for upcoming 20Something events. We've got rock climbing, ice skating, an amazing Christmas concert, and a Christmas party!

November 5th Small Group

This week in Small Group we're talking about CONFLICT! And, unless you are a hermit (which you aren't if you're thinking about coming to small group), you've probably experienced conflict in one of your relationships at some point recently. So, come prepared for a discussion that will hopefully encourage you to deal with conflict in all kinds of relationships in a positive and redemptive manner.

We're meeting at the Shelley's on Thursday November 5th at 7:30. Check the calendar above for the address. Hope to see you there!

Also, check out the calendar for new events in November and December. Coming up this Friday we're having a bonfire at Laurie's house (address in the calendar above) - see you there at 8pm! Bring a lawn chair if you have one!

October Potluck

Don't forget that tomorrow, October 29th, is POTLUCK night! We're meeting at the Shelley's at 6:30pm. Bring a dish to share and join us for a great dinner and some fellowship. Since it's potluck night, we'll be taking a break from the weekly discussion questions. Don't worry, we'll resume the conversation next week!

Also, there's going to be a scary movie night on Friday at Sarah & Kristi's apartment in Wheaton (1011 Taft Ave, Apt 3A). We'll be watching The Changeling, a classic horror movie from the 80s ... (not the Angelina Jolie Changeling, though that was disturbing but in a different way). Head on over at 7:30, we'll be starting the movie at 8pm.

Week 4: Journey to Oneness

Tomorrow (10/15) we'll be meeting at the Shelley's house (see the address in the calendar above) at 7:30pm for a discussion of this week's sermon, "Journey to Oneness". What does it mean to "leave & cleave"? How do you build a solid foundation in marriage so that it can last a lifetime? I predict we will also get into some good discussion about "spiritual leadership"... Come prepared to share your ideas and learn from others!

Also, set aside your Sunday afternoon (3pm) to hang out Greg & Lauren's house this week. We'll be watching some football, playing games, and participating in other fun shenanigans. If you didn't get the email with complete details, let me know (jillheaton@gmail.com) or touch base with us after the 10:45 church service on Sunday.

Week 3: E-harmony

Did you enjoy the eHarmony video at church on Sunday starring our own 20Somethings Laurie, JC, Sharon, and Tom? Come meet them in person and find out if they're really as crazy & awesome as they seemed in the video!

This week we're meeting on Thursday October 10th, 7:30pm, at the Shelleys' house (2125 N Summit St, Wheaton IL). We'll be socializing, praying, and discussing compatibility in relationships. You don't wanna miss it!

Week 2: Mythbusters Discussion

This week we're meeting on Thursday night, 10/1 at 7:30pm, at the Shelley's house (see address in the calendar above) to continue discussing love, intimacy & marriage. We had a great discussion on singleness last week, and this week we are continuing the theme by talking about several common "myths" about marriage.

In case you missed Ray's sermon this week, those myths are:
(1) Marriage will end my loneliness
(2) Marriage will heal my hurts
(3) We will always feel like we're in love
(4) Strong marriages grow naturally
(5) Through marriage I'll change my spouse.

Did (or do) you believe any of those? Spend some time thinking about these myths and any others you may have about marriage. And come prepared to add your two cents about the questions from the bulletin handout this week!

Potluck & New Series Kickoff TONIGHT

Don't forget that tonight is Potluck, so we will be starting at 6:30 at Laurie's house (309 S. Hale, Wheaton). If you were at church on Sunday, bring the blue insert from the bulletin. After we eat we'll discuss the questions on the blue sheet...and anything else you have to say on the topic of SINGLENESS!

UPDATE!

Last Minute Update:
We will not be meeting at Laurie’s house tonight. Instead, just for this week, we will be meeting at Tom's house. It is located right next to the church. Same time - 7:30! Please park in the back of the church parking lot and walk through the backyard (the one with the old swing set in the back).

Address:

776 St. Charles Rd.

Glen Ellyn, IL. 60137

Slandering Jesus

Join us this week on THURSDAY, September 17th, at Laurie's house as we finish up our study of Erwin Lutzer's book "Slandering Jesus". Don't worry, WE are not slandering Jesus. Instead we are investigating some of the ways that Jesus has been slandered by scholars who have made him into someone that no longer resembles the Jesus of the Bible. We'll gather at 7:30pm and start the study around 8pm.

Also, it's time to start looking forward to next week's potluck and the kickoff of Parkview's new sermon series on love, intimacy, and marriage! More details to come...

THURSDAY Night

I know the church bulletin said we were meeting for Bible Study on Tuesday night this week, but we are still meeting on THURSDAY at 7:30pm at Laurie's House (309 S. Hale in Wheaton). Be there or be square.

September News

For the month of September, we have some exciting changes for our weekly Bible Study! We are trying out a new night this month -- Thursday rather than Tuesday. At the end of the month, we will decide whether to make this change permanent, so please give us feedback about whether this works better for you.

Also, Laurie has graciously opened her new home to us, so we are meeting at her house. Her address is 309 S. Hale, Wheaton IL. Contact Laurie (Laurie_Lenertz@hotmail.com) if you want specific directions or have any questions.

Finally, we will be participating in Parkview's church-wide "Going the Distance" series from September 20th to November 8th. If you are interested in discussing love, intimacy, and marriage with other 20somethings, plan to join us at our weekly Bible Study. If you are joining us, you do not need to fill out one of the cards at church -- just join us!

And for your enjoyment, here is a picture from our recent canoeing trip. We ended up canoeing on the lake at Blackwell Forest Preserve, and had a blast despite the fall-like weather.

August 18th Update

Join us tonight as we continue (and perhaps finish) our study of 2nd Timothy! We're meeting at the Shelley's at 7:30pm.

Also, remember that there is a Planning Meeting tomorrow (Wednesday, August 19th) at 8:30pm at Caribou. If you're a regular attender and want to get more involved in the group or share your feedback/ideas, this is the place to be!

And finally, if you want to attend the Canoe Trip on August 29th, contact Travis ASAP. We're canoeing 8 miles (wow, that sounds like a lot to me), and it should be fun! Cost is about $30.
For more info: talk to, call, or email Travis (travismeissner@gmail.com).

(this picture does not represent actual members of the 20somethings group)

Bible Study Tonight!

Join us tonight at 7:30 at the Shelley's house (2125 N Summit St in Wheaton) for Bible study, prayer, and a good time as we continue our study in 2nd Timothy!

If you skipped the last girl's night (or weren't invited), here's some of the deliciousness you missed out on...

Skydiving, Girl's Night, & Praise & Worship

On Saturday, 9 of us jumped out of a plane at 14,000 feet, fell at 140 mph for about a minute, then floated 5,500 feet down to earth by parachute for about 5 minutes! It was an incredible experience! Thankfully, there were no injuries (at least not from the skydiving part). Here's a few pictures from the trip:












We're switching it up a bit on Tuesday night next week! Plan to join us at Tom's to worship God with one another through music. Don't worry, we'll still have time for prayer & fellowship!

Also, if you're a female, join us at my house on Sunday at 7pm for a Girl's Night. We're making cheese and chocolate fondue! Contact me (jillheaton@gmail.com) for more info.

July Small Group

This month we are meeting at Tom Smillie's house (right next to the church). This Tuesday at 7:30 we'll be continuing our study in 1st Timothy...and I will be bringing an Independence-Day-themed dessert. Don't miss it!

Don't forget that Skydiving is coming up on July 11th!

And just for fun, here's a picture of some of us who went to Taste of Chicago & the fireworks this weekend.

Welcome!

Welcome to the brand new 20-Somethings website! Let me know what you would like to see here!