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Your neighborhood United Methodist Church.
668 Graceland Ave. Des Plaines, IL 60016

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Saturday, May 3 8am - 3pm Rain or Shine Fee:$5.00
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​Watch Sunday's message (4/27/25):
Pastor Xiomara Aragon's Message
Being a Witness Beyond Doubt
Pastor Hope Chernich,
First Church of Des Plaines


Pointing Others to Christ:
What Does it Mean to Be a Witness?
Fascinated by True Crime
​Many people love True Crime shows and podcasts. We want to understand why people do bad things. We want to find out the truth and see justice happen. In these shows, witnesses are very important. They saw what happened or knew the people involved. Witnesses share facts and their own feelings and ideas, helping everyone understand the truth.​​
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The Importance of Witnesses
In church, we also talk about being a "witness." This means sharing how God has impacted our lives. In the Bible, Jesus' followers were witnesses. They saw what Jesus did, how he died, and how he rose again. They shared these experiences with others, even when they didn't fully understand everything. By telling their stories, they helped people know God.
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Being a Witness Today
Today, when we experience God's love and kindness, we become witnesses too. Even though we don't see God face-to-face, we can feel God's presence and love in our lives. We don't need to have all the answers. We just tell others what we've experienced personally.
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Finding Hope Together
Right now at First Church, we're learning how to share our experiences of God with others. Many people today want justice and hope. We want to understand why bad things happen.
If you want to learn more about how God is working today and how God's love can change your life, join us Sundays at 10am at First Church. Everyone is welcome!
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This is the series schedule. Watch or listen to past week messages here.
April 20 : We Are Witnesses
April 27: Being A Witness Beyond Doubt
May 4: The Call Of A Witness
May 11: Listening As A Witness
May 18: Accepting Difference As A Witness
May 25: Following God's Spirit As A Witness
June 1: The Joy Of A Witness
June 8: A Uniting Witness
Brrrr... It's still chilly outside. Let's warm up with a few snaps from last summer's festivities!
Good things:

We pray.
Each week, our prayer circle comes together to uplift the needs of those we know, and those we don’t. If you would like us to include you –and we would like to include you – use the QR code to let us know.
Your contact is confidential.​

If you believe you need more than prayer support, our Pastor invites you to come in, meet her, and have a heart-to-heart. You’ll like her; she’s a good listener.
We are all lost sheep. We are finding our way. We can do this together.
We're easy to find.
Our church is on the northwest corner of Prairie and Graceland Avenues in Des Plaines.


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Live streaming every Sunday at 10 a.m.

FOR YOU:
Our world needs help. Would you join us in Missions? (It's fun!)
A free dinner for anyone who is hungry, every Monday. Bessie's Table.
Take a break. We've got your back. Parent's Day Out.
We fight hunger in Des Plaines kids with Community Backpacks.