Your Marriage/Your Family

We're moving!

2011-06-21T20:47:00.001-05:00

Moody Church has updated their website, and it looks great! YMYF has their very own page on the site with the capability to host our YMYF blog there. Please visit the new blog location at: http://www.moodychurch.org/ymyf/blog/. Pardon our dust as we transition things over. If you have any suggestions on how to improve things, please send an email to Ian at icull @hotmail.com.

This Week's Class- Sunday, June 19th

2011-06-16T20:32:00.001-05:00

YMYFs. This Sunday marks the start of a new series “Just Working It Out…” based on that familiar passage Phil. 2:12,13. Basically, our salvation here on earth takes work by both us and God to move us towards spiritual maturity. It seems there are lots of ups and down as our finances, health, relationships, work and married life are tried and tested. For the next five weeks, LORD willing, we’ll

Women's Summer Book Club

2011-06-16T19:24:00.000-05:00

The Women's Ministry is facilitating a book club this summer. We are reading The Hole in our Gospel by Richard Stearns. We will meet a total of 4 times at a woman’s house in Logan Square — the first meeting date is June 21st @ 7pm. Books are available for purchase for $10 at the women’s ministry kiosk on Sundays. This is a great opportunity to meet women from our entire church while studying an

Ice Cream Social - Save the Date

2011-06-16T19:10:00.000-05:00

Mark your calendars for an Ice Cream Social at the Gunter's on July 23rd. More information to come.

Independence Day Concert & Ice Cream Social Sunday July 3rd at 3:00 pm

2011-06-16T18:14:00.000-05:00

This is a fabulous concert designed for the whole family to celebrate the freedoms we enjoy in this great land, with thrilling marches and classic anthems from our American heritage, along with a special tribute to our veterans. After the concert, the fun continues with free balloons for the kids and ice cream for everyone. This year’s program will include: Stars & Stripes Forever Salute

Parking Alert - Sunday, June 12

2011-06-09T22:13:00.003-05:00

Due to the Old Town Art Fair, the following parking lots will not be available on Sunday June 12: Carriage, O’Brien’s and North Park. Piper’s Alley will be first come, first served.

June 12th Rooftop Fellowship Luncheon

2011-06-08T23:11:00.000-05:00

There will be a YMYF Fellowship Luncheon this coming Sunday, June 12TH after class on the CLC Rooftop space. We're serving up southern comfort food...fried chicken, cornbread, greens, etc. The cost is $5/each for adults- $3/each for children 5 years and older- FREE for children under 5 years. Please RSVP by emailing ymyfluncheons@gmail.com by no later than this Friday 12Noon. The weather

Babysitter available

2011-06-07T22:18:00.001-05:00

Nisha Barrett, the niece of TMC staff member and church member, Neelu Joseph, is available for babysitting/ nanny duties. Nisha attends TMC and is involved in the Crossroads class. She is enrolled at Harold Washington College to pursue nursing. She lives in the Rogers Park area. You may reach her by e-mail at nbarrett74@yahoo.com.

This Week's Class- Sunday, June 5th

2011-06-02T17:49:00.002-05:00

YMYFs. WHAT DID YOU EXPECT when we began this series on March 6th? Have the materials and discussions – and God’s Word and Spirit – began to redeem the realities of your marriage? This Sunday’s session will include some table discussions, a recap hand out, shared reflections with a closing focus on “the process”. I believe you will find this final lesson very encouraging: no matter how long you

What Did You Expect? Session 10

2011-06-02T17:40:00.000-05:00

Worship God as Savior What do you do when your spouse sins? Do you throw their sin back into their face or do you provide grace? Do you look at your spouse and wish God would fix them or do you rest in His grace? Celebrate the grace you have been given and offer it to your spouse as well; understand that His timing for change is always right. Your spouse's failures provide an opportunity for you

Welcome Baby Carter!

2011-05-24T20:23:00.001-05:00

Jamail and Keme Carter are thrilled to announce the birth of their baby boy! Judson Caleb Carter was born on May 15th, weighing in at 7 lbs 9 oz. He joins big brother Joshua and big sister Kylie. All are doing well. Praise God!

What Did You Expect? Session 9 Lesson Recap

2011-05-24T12:35:00.000-05:00

In order to love others as God intends me to, I must:Worship God as creator; God has purposely made us different. I must purposely look at the way my spouse has been constructed and then celebrate the creator.In marriage there are often rejections of the creator. Your spouse did not choose who they are. It is hurtful to be rejected for choices I did not make.How does worshiping God as

YMYF Movie Night- Saturday, May 28, 2011, 5:00PM

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DINNER, ICE CREAM & POPCORN Imagine finding a secret passageway to a faraway land...a world full of mystery and enchantment. That fantasy becomes a thrilling adventure in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, the first tale of C.S. Lewis' acclaimed children's books, The Chronicles of Narnia. When four children pass through a special wardrobe closet, they discover the kingdom of Narnia, a land

Welcome Baby Henderson!

2011-05-16T20:24:00.000-05:00

Thank you for praying for the Henderson family. Despite all of the stressful circumstances surrounding Karin's pregnancy, she delivered a healthy baby boy on May 11th, weighing in at 5 lbs, 4 oz, at almost 34 weeks. Luke will join big brothers Jack and Nolan, and Jeff and Karin are so thankful for God's faithfulness. Luke will remain in the NICU for a bit while his lungs develop and grow.

YMYF Retreat Photos

2011-05-16T20:23:00.000-05:00

YMYF Retreat Photos are now available on the YMYF facebook page. Thanks to the retreat committee headed by James and Janet Wolford for another great retreat!

Welcome Baby Pace

2011-05-16T20:17:00.000-05:00

Congratulations to Brian and Jenny Pace on the birth of their daughter, Ellyn Nicole. She was born on May 12, 2011. 5lbs 7oz. 18 inches.

Ecclesiastes 3:1 – 12 -- For Moms

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Welcome Baby Ramirez

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Congratulations to Vince and Lark Ramirez on the birth of their son, Ari Jeremiah. He was born on May 7, 2011. 6lbs 0 oz. 19.5 inches. Below is a link to pictures: http://www.bellababyphotography.com/loginPassword: nwas0507ramirez

No Class This Sunday, May 15th

2011-05-10T12:18:00.001-05:00

The Annual YMYF retreat is this weekend at The Lodge at Geneva Ridge. There will be no class this Sunday, May 15th!

Classical Conversations (A Weekly Homeschool Community)

2011-05-09T20:36:00.000-05:00

Classical Conversations, a weekly homeschool community, is hosting a free parent practicum at the Moody Church on May 23-25th. Whether you currently homeschool or considering the idea, this practicum will encourage and equip any parent as they learn practical ways to apply the classical model in the home. Registration is now open! Come and practice the skills needed to teach your children

This Week's Class- Sunday, May 8th

2011-05-04T14:19:00.002-05:00

YMYFs. So how do you get “there”, that is, to a place in your marriage where a heart of self sacrifice consistently governs your responses and reactions? Is it intention? Spiritual reinvention? Suppression of selfish instincts? Ice cream therapy? Constant exposure to “the Word”? Just exactly how do you get “there”? We’ll move in the direction of an answer this Sunday at 11:30 in CLC 108, WHICH IS

Lesson Recap- Session 7

2011-05-04T14:19:00.000-05:00

What did you expect? Session 71 John 4: Is your marriage a place of love? If you want to know the true quality of your love for God first look at the quality of your love for those closest to you. Our problem is not a lack of love for one another, our problem is our lack of love for God. Our failings in our love for God become evident in the quality of our love for those closest to us. Love

This Week's Class- Sunday, May 1st

2011-04-28T11:01:00.001-05:00

YMYFsOur text for this Sunday’s lesson is 1 John 4:7-21 which should be the Bible passage read in all future wedding ceremonies at The Moody Church! But the real question for us is this: is it observed, honored, LIVED in our homes NOW - every day - as husband and wife? What is “cruciform love”? Is it really the truest thermometer of my vertical love for God? How and where does “agape” love and

Resurrection Sunday Service- Note Time Change

2011-04-20T11:51:00.005-05:00

Resurrection Sunday ServiceJoin us at 9:40 am for our Resurrection Sunday Service. A joyous celebration of God’s redeeming grace through Jesus, with the Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra, and a message by Pastor Lutzer entitled “Jesus, the Triumphant Lord.”

Good Friday Communion Service

2011-04-20T11:50:00.002-05:00

Good Friday Communion ServiceJoin us at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary. A sobering reflection in word and song on Jesus’ final words as He hung on the cross. This will be followed by an extended service of Communion.

Parking Alert for Sunday

2011-04-20T11:49:00.001-05:00

Sunday April 24, the O’Brien’s and Carriage House parking lots will be unavailable for church use. Please check with our parking hosts at the church to be directed to available lots.

Classical Conversations

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No Class This Sunday- April 24th

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All 11:30 am TMC Communities, including YMYF, are canceled this Sunday, April 24th.

3rd Annual Ladies Tea- Saturday, May 7th

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3rd Annual Ladies TeaSaturday, May 7th Bring the women in your circle of friends and family —including your young girls— for a delightful afternoon of music, fun, and fellowship. Tables will be individually set and decorated by Moody Church women, creating a beautiful atmosphere for our “very proper tea.” Jo, Robin and Marcia (Musical Moms) are three moms who have been singing together

Special Prayer Request

2011-04-16T19:53:00.000-05:00

Please keep Karin Henderson in your prayers. She was admitted to the hospital last week for complications with her pregnancy, she is 30 weeks along. She will be on bed rest for the remainder of her pregnancy. Please pray for God's mercy on her, the baby, their family, and all of the specialists that will be involved in this case. Pray also that baby will be safe and healthy until delivery at

This Week's Class- Sunday, April 3rd

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YMYFs. This Sunday’s class will commence with a review of the directives from Col. 3: 5- 17 on how we can begin to KILL the sins that so easily impact our marriages And, there is a Christian marriage dress code! Next, we’ll watch Session 6 of WHAT DID YOU EXPECT….and it’s even more probing than the last class. Paul Tripp answers the question you’ve thought about so often – why is our marriage so

YMYF Retreat! Information / Registration

2011-04-13T05:04:00.000-05:00

Who: Dave and Betsy CorningWhere: The Lodge at Geneva Ridge, Lake Geneva, WI When: May 13th -15th, Friday night will be reserved for fellowship. Teaching by the Cornings will begin Saturday morning at 10:30AM. Dinner Friday night and breakfast Saturday morning will be on your own.Cost: $260 per couple for both nights, $180 for Saturday night only, + $15 for 1 child, $30 for 2 or more

This Week's Class- Sunday, April 10th

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YMYFS. This Sunday’s lesson from WHAT DID YOU EXPECT: Redeeming The Realities of Marriage will continue this very intrusive examination of our motivations and marital conflicts. And, we’ll begin to figure out – from the Word – where we go with OUR “issues” (which we thought all along were THEIR “issues”. Ouch.) Pastor Bob

SUPER SATURDAY April 9th 4:00–8:00 PM Solheim Center at MBI

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Saturday April 9, 4:00–8:00 PM, Solheim Center at MBI SUPER SATURDAYJoin us for a night of food, fun, and fellowship at the Solheim Center at Moody Bible Institute. The night will include soccer, basketball, dodge ball, basketball, and wallyball. There will be games for kids, 3 bouncy houses, a face painter, plenty of activities for everyone to enjoy themselves. From 4 to 6 there will be games

Welcome baby Oquendo!

2011-04-06T06:38:00.000-05:00

Please join us in welcoming Ilah Luisa to Hector and Michelle Oquendo on March 9th weighing in at 7 lbs 11 oz. We praise God for a safe arrival, and that her two big sisters are adjusting well. Congratulations!

Update on Moody Missionaries Ed, Denise and Mark Aulie

2011-04-06T06:00:00.000-05:00

Over the years we have seen many a mangled bicycle lying on the ground with a sheet covering the rider. We have seen crowds gather around a toppled donkey cart with a child or grandfather lying near having been hit by a vehicle. Yet, what we had never conceived would have been that our son would be lying in an oncoming traffic lane after being hit by a car at full speed. There was no

April 10th YMYF Fellowship Luncheon- Must RSVP Today!

2011-04-05T16:27:00.001-05:00

April's YMYF Fellowship Luncheon is scheduled for Sunday, April 10, 2011, after class in Room 108 CLC. The cost is $5/each for adults- $3/each for children 5 years and older- FREE for children under 5 years. If you wish to attend, please RSVP by emailing us at ymyfluncheons@gmail.com by no later than Thursday, April 7, 2011.

No Class This Week- Sunday, April 3rd

2011-03-30T17:46:00.000-05:00

Due to the semi-annual meeting and the Annual Missions Conference luncheon we will not have class this Sunday. We will meet on Sunday, April 10th. Be sure to check out the upcoming events for the Missions Conference and see how you can become more deeply involved with the missionaries of Moody Church.

Lesson Recap- 3/28

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What Did You Expect? Session 4 Mathew 6: 19-34 Self focus or self obsession does a good job in masquerading as love. Sin causes me to shrink my world down to my wants and needs. Sin at it's essence is anti-social because it focuses everything on self. The selfishness of sin dehumanizes the people in my life; they stop being objects of my affections and instead become vehicles for getting me

Praise and Prayer from Missionaries Ed and Denise Aulie

2011-03-30T17:43:00.002-05:00

Dear Friends, Our son Mark was hit from behind by a full speed car that never braked. Mark was on a motorcycle driving with almost full protective gear. The helmet was destroyed with the chin protector broken, the jacket was ripped and damaged in the shoulder area where there Mark's body hit but was protected by the jacket's underlying firm armor and the side saddlebag box was crushed, twisted

Spring Missions Conference-Starts This Sunday

2011-03-30T16:46:00.000-05:00

Here are some opportunities to become involved with the Missions Conference this spring: Sunday, April 3 Morning Worship Service – 9:50am in the sanctuary, Rev. Wilfredo De Jesus preaching Conference Luncheon – 12:00pm in 107-108 (following the semi-annual meeting)Featuring: Panel Discussion with six TMC missionaries (35 min) Rev. Wilfredo De

This Week's Class- Sunday, March 27th

2011-03-23T17:57:00.000-05:00

We will hopefully greet Bob and Linda who will be getting back from their 2 week adventure in Israel. We will either continue with the series "What Did You Expect" session 4 or take a short break to hear from Bob and Linda about their trip. Either way, you don't want to miss it! Join us in Room 108 right after the morning service (around 11:30).

Lesson Recap- Sunday, March 20th

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What Did You expect? Session 3 James 4 What causes fights among you? Don’t they come from your desires within you? Your anger is connected to your desires. It is caused by what’s in your heart, and not by the people in your life. James is not arguing that it is wrong to desire. Sinful conflict is not caused by evil desires. It is caused by the battle within you. A battle between what you

Women's Ministry Blog

2011-03-23T10:04:00.000-05:00

Check out the new Moody Church Women's Ministry Blog! For those of you who missed our very own Keme Carter's testimony in church, read and be inspired by her life story on the blog. http://tmcwomensministry.blogspot.com/

This Week's Class - March 20th

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This Sunday we will continue with session 3 of the DVD-based series "What Did You Expect? - Redeeming the Realities of Marriage". Last week, we discussed how what rules our heart will exercise control over our life. This week we continue that theme and ask "How does our heart condition impact our response to others?" We'll find out what James has to say about the source of conflict and anger.

Moody Church Summer Softball League

2011-03-16T17:53:00.000-05:00

What: co-ed, 12” softball league Who: any Moody attender who is 16 years and up; any skill level welcome. When: Saturday mornings between 8am-12pm, from June 4th through August 27th. Where: Clarendon Park (just west of the Wilson exit on Lake Shore Drive; 4501 N. Clarendon Why: Summer fellowship with church friends outside the church, and to meet new people. How much: $40 for 11

Lesson Recap: What Did You Expect? Session 2

2011-03-16T05:54:00.001-05:00

All of us must acknowledge that "I am my marriages biggest problem". Marriage problems are first heart problems. If you don't fix your heart you don't fix the marriage; therefore we must focus on our hearts if we are to improve our marriages. We must attach our identity on the Creator and not the things of this world. We negate the power of our earthly idols because we don't go to a "temple"

Hello Robinson Twins!

2011-03-09T20:25:00.000-06:00

This is a late announcement welcoming the Robinson twins to Cavin and Franche, and big brother Malik, born on February 4th. Phoebe Sarai (on the left) was 5 lbs 6 oz. and Gabriel Huey was 6 lbs 14 oz. Phoebe is older by 46 mins. The Robinsons miss everyone and look forward to rejoining the class very soon.

This Week's Class- Sunday, March 13th

2011-03-09T19:27:00.001-06:00

This Sunday we will continue with session 2 of the DVD-based series "What Did You Expect? - Redeeming the Realities of Marriage". This week's key points: Marriage problems are first heart problems before they are behavior problems or communication problems; therefore we must focus on our hearts to bring change and reconciliation in marriage problems. We attach our identity-our meaning and

Spring Missons Conference

2011-03-09T19:21:00.000-06:00

The annual spring missions conference is coming soon (Sunday, April 3 through Sunday, April 10)