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• Chicago Preview Services

  Get a taste of The Orchard – Chicago at the preview services at The Lakewood (1758 W. Lake St., Chicago, 60612) October 21; November 11, 18; December 2, 16; 9:30 a.m.

• 10ofThose Bookstore

  10ofThose Bookstore is coming to The Orchard! The bookstore will be at the Barrington Campus Saturday, October 20, 6:45-8 p.m. and Sunday, October 21, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Commons and at the Arlington Heights Campus Sunday, October 28, 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Gym. 10ofThose is all about providing resources for the congregation to encourage them to read more and better books!

• Leading with the Word Conference

  The Arlington Heights Campus will be hosting the first Chicago regional conference of The Gospel Coalition, Leading with the Word, October 26–27. Pastor Colin will be teaching along with other council members from The Gospel Coalition. Register at here and use promo code ORCHARD10 for 10% off.

• Newcomers Dinner – November 5

  Are you new to The Orchard? We want to get to know you! Come to the Newcomers Dinner Monday, November 5, 6 p.m. is an opportunity to learn more about The Orchard and meet some staff! Please bring your kids along, as this is a special event for them as well. Dinner is free of charge for your family and we look forward to seeing you. Register online.

• Pray First

  Pray First is Sunday, November 4, 5-6 p.m. in Room 118. Childcare available. Register online.
  

• Men’s Breakfast – November 10

  Men are invited to a Men’s Breakfast Saturday, November 10, 8-9:30 a.m. in Room 118 for breakfast and inter-generational fellowship around God’s Word. Register online.

• Semi-Annual Business Meeting – November 11

  Members are invited to the Semi-Annual Business Meeting Sunday, November 11, 6 p.m. at the Arlington Heights Campus to welcome new members and hear ministry updates.

• Baptism – November 25

  Baptisms will take place during the worship services Sunday, November 25. If interested, complete an online baptism request form by November 19.

• Thanksgiving Dinner Volunteer – November 22

  Help provide Thanksgiving dinner for those experiencing hardship Thursday, November 22 at the Arlington Heights Campus through the Community Care ministry. Volunteers needed to prepare food, coordinate food donations, coordinate volunteer scheduling, be a team leader at the dinner and to share dinner with our guests. Register to volunteer online.

• Membership – January 6

  To become a member of The Orchard, complete an online membership request form by January 6 and participate in a four-week class Sundays, January 20 – February 10, 9:30-10:45 a.m. Childcare provided for infants to 5th grade. Questions? Contact Eri Heck at 224.764.4042.

• 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 part-time and full-time positions! Check the website for job descriptions and other employment opportunities.

• 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.