News

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• Newcomers Dinner

  Are you new to The Orchard? We want to get to know you! Come to the Newcomers Dinner Tuesday, January 15, 6 p.m. to learn more about The Orchard and meet some of our staff. Register here.

• Christmas at The Orchard

  Celebrate Christmas at The Orchard! More info about Christmas services here.

• Christmas Decor Tear-Down

  Help take down the Christmas decorations Saturday, January 5, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Children 10-years-old and older are welcome to help. Lunch will be provided. Register here. 

• Christmas Decor Tear-Down

  Help take down the Christmas decorations Saturday, January 5, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Children 10-years-old and older are welcome to help. Lunch will be provided. Register here.

• Grand Opening

  The Orchard – Chicago Grand Opening is Sunday, January 6, 9:30 a.m.! Visit The Orchard – Chicago at 1758 W. Lake St., Chicago, IL 60612.

• Open

  In 2019, The Orchard is taking a one-year journey through the Bible, called Open. The aim of this journey is not just that we would get to know the Bible, but that, through the Bible, we would come to know God better. Who do you know who might want to join you on this journey? Invite them to church starting January 6!

• Financial Peace University

  Financial Peace University (FPU) uses Dave Ramsey’s dynamic video teaching and interactive small group discussion to present biblical, practical steps to get out of debt, give, spend and save wisely. FPU will be offered on Sundays, January 13 – March 17 from 2-4 p.m. in Room 111. Register here.

• Balkan Summer – Greece

  From July 2-11, 2019, we will send a mission team to partner with Hellenic Ministries’ “Operation Joshua” in northern Greece, handing out bibles and worshipping the Lord together in a retreat setting. This team would be appropriate for families with children who are 5^th grade and up. Visit the Operation Joshua website or read the blog posts from last summer’s team. Contact Georgette Steiger, for more info.

• Membership – January 27

  To become a member of The Orchard, complete an online membership request form by January 20 and participate in a four-week class Sundays, January 27 – February 17, 9:30-10:45 a.m. Childcare provided for infants to 5th grade. Questions? Contact Eri Heck at 224.764.4042.

• Baptism – January 27

  Baptisms will take place during the worship services Sunday, January 27. If interested, complete an online request form by Monday, January 21. Contact Grace Sincock at 224.764.4012 with questions.

• Baptism – January 27

  Baptisms will take place during the worship services Sunday, January 27. If interested, complete an online request form by Monday, January 21.

• Women’s Event: Stories of Freedom

  Attend our next women’s event, Stories of Freedom, to hear stories of encouragement that remind us, “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free!” (Galatians 5:1) on Friday, February 1, 6:45-9 p.m. in Student Ministries Center. Register here. Contact Eri Heck at 224.764.4042  with questions.

• Parking Shuttle

  Did you know we have a parking shuttle? A shuttle will run every Sunday from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. from the west Thomas Middle School parking lot to the main entrance at Door 1! The shuttle will pick you up from your car and bring you directly to the door, and vice versa. Consider using the shuttle this winter!

• Orchard Ministry Development (OMD)

  Want to learn more about Orchard Ministry Development (OMD) or how to give year-end gifts? Contact Val Hogan at 847.852.2203 or visit orchardministrydevelopment.org.

• Employment Opportunities

  The Orchard is hiring! Check the website for job descriptions.

• Celebrate Recovery

  Celebrate Recovery (CR) is for anyone dealing with a compulsive or addictive behavior or a codependent relationship or for those who have been hurt by someone with these behaviors. CR meets Thursdays, 7-9 p.m. at the Arlington Heights Campus.

• Update Your Contact Info

  Have you moved or changed your contact (phone and email) information recently? Let us know! Fill out this form at any time!

• Spotify Playlist – Contemporary Worship Songs

  Do you ever leave the contemporary worship service with a song in your head? Or did you hear a new song that you’d like to listen to again? Listen to The Orchard’s contemporary worship repertoire on Spotify by clicking here. If you don’t have a Spotify account, you can create one for free.