Lombard Mennonite Church

Worship Service: All Saints Sunday
2025-11-02 10:00 - 11:15 (America/Chicago) | LMC & Streaming
We’ll honor those who have gone before us in the family of faith. In lieu of a sermon, we’ll enjoy a hymn sing together. We’ll also have a time of candle lighting in honor of those who have passed on.

Pizza with the Pastors
2025-11-02 12:30 - 14:30 | Lombard Mennonite Church, 528 E Madison, Lombard, IL, 60148
We invite newer attendees of LMC to join the pastors for lunch after the worship service. It’s a great chance to get to know Pastors Barb, Richard, and Nathan better, while they get to know you better. If you would like to attend, please contact the church office.

Fourth Sunday of Advent
2025-12-21 10:00 - 11:15 | LMC & Streaming
Our theme this week is “Be amazed: Love comes down.” Pastor Richard will preach on John 1: 1–18. He writes, “Many Christians focus on going to heaven someday. But the main storyline throughout the Bible is that God repeatedly reaches out to humanity on earth. Nowhere is this more evident than in the Incarnation when ‘The Word became flesh and made his home among us.'”
We won’t hold any adult Christian Formation classes on Sunday, but children and youth will hold a rehearsal for the Christmas pageant on December 24.

Christmas Eve Service & Fellowship
2025-12-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Lombard Mennonite Church, 528 E Madison, Lombard, IL, 60148
In addition to all the wonderful LMC Christmas Eve traditions—such as lighting candles while singing Silent Night—this year you won’t want to miss the Christmas pageant! LMC children and youth will share the Christmas story. Following the service, we’ll enjoy a lovely time of fellowship and feasting on delicious holiday snacks. Please bring cookies and/or hors d’oeuvres to share with your LMC family. Join us at 6:30pm on December 24 for a time to remember the true meaning of Christmas.

First Sunday of Christmas
2025-12-28 10:00 - 11:15 | LMC & Streaming
Our theme this week is “Be amazed: God Among Us.” Pastor Nathan will preach on Matthew 2:1-12. He writes, “The Wise Men journey a long time following a light, taking the star as a sign of hope that their lives would change forever. This account invites us to consider ways to hold onto hope, and the ways we can see God at work in the world.”
We won’t hold any Christian Formation classes or formal fellowship time this Sunday.

Epiphany Sunday
2026-01-04 10:00 - 11:15 | LMC & Streaming
We’ll enjoy a service of lessons and carols, and celebrate communion together. Our theme is “Epiphany: Be Amazed.” Sunday school classes will resume.

MLK Sunday
2026-01-18 10:00 - 11:15 | LMC & Streaming
On this weekend of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Pastor Richard will preach on John 1: 35–51. He writes, “This text, which picks up where last week’s reading left off, tells of Jesus calling his first disciples. Twice in the passage, potential followers of Jesus are invited to ‘Come and see.’ Martin Luther King, Jr was someone who modeled a faithful response to this invitation, and whose vision helped others to ‘come and see’ as well.”

Anabaptist World Fellowship Sunday
2026-01-25 10:00 - 11:15 | LMC & Streaming
It’s Anabaptist World Fellowship Sunday! Pastor Nathan will preach on Luke 10: 25-37. He shares, “Each year, Mennonite World Conference invites all of their member churches to celebrate Anabaptist World Fellowship Sunday on the date in January closest to the adult baptism that is considered the beginning of the Anabaptist movement. This year, we focus on the parable of the compassionate Samaritan and how that applies to our lived theology as Anabaptists.”

MYF Bistro
2026-02-07 17:30 - 20:00 | Lombard Mennonite Church, 528 E Madison, Lombard, IL, 60148
Join us for a full Italian meal in a pop-up restaurant, hosted by the MYF. Enjoy a cozy dinner with friends or celebrate Valentine’s Day early with your special someone (the Venture Club provides free babysitting!). We’ll serve dinner from 5:30-8:00 PM; contact the church office to make a reservation. Donations will support the MYF’s service, listening, and learning trip to Costa Rica this summer.

Ash Wednesday Service
2026-02-18 19:00 - 19:45 | Lombard Mennonite Church, 528 E Madison, Lombard, IL, 60148
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent. The imposition of ashes is a physical reminder of our mortality and sin and an assurance of God’s forgiveness and salvation. All are invited to join this brief service.

First Sunday of Lent
2026-02-22 10:00 - 11:15 | LMC & Streaming
We’ll begin a six-week Lenten worship series called “Dwelling in Dissonance.” Pastor Richard will preach on John 11: 1-44. The theme for our first week is Dwelling in Dissonance: Love and Grief, Glory and Belief.
The writers from the Lenten materials this week note, “Throughout John 11, Jesus defies what we and the characters in the story expect him to do. When things are not going the way we want them to, when things seem deeply wrong, can we make space for love and lament? For grief? Can we believe that in the dissonance between how things should be and how they are, God might be at the work of transformation, opening us to the possibilities of resurrection?”
During Sunday school, we’ll conclude our 3-week world cafe series on welcoming. We’ll enjoy a potluck meal together to mark the occasion.

Fill Your Bowl Potluck
2026-02-22 12:15 - 13:30 | Lombard Mennonite Church, 528 E Madison, Lombard, IL, 60148
All are welcome to our Fill Your Bowl Potluck! We’ll have a mile-long salad bar and crockpot soups and stews.

Palm Sunday: Dwelling in Dissonance
2026-03-29 10:00 - 11:15 | LMC & Streaming
Our service will begin with the traditional palm processional. Pastor Barb will preach on John 12: 12–27 and 19: 16b–22. She writes, “Many traditions celebrate this Sunday as Palm Sunday during which we remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Other traditions observe it as Passion Sunday in which Jesus’ crucifixion is recognized. This Lent we hold these two observances together acknowledging their dissonance and contemplating the qualities of Jesus who reveals God’s true nature to us.”

Good Friday Service
2026-04-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Lombard Mennonite Church, 528 E Madison, Lombard, IL, 60148
We invite you to a “Funeral for Jesus” Good Friday service on Friday, April 3 at 7pm. The creator of the service writes, “We put ourselves into the shoes of Jesus’ family and closest friends as they mourned his death.”

Easter Sunday
2026-04-05 08:30 - 11:30 | LMC & Streaming
Join us for joyful Easter services as we celebrate our risen Lord! Our schedule will be an 8:30 AM early service, 9:00 AM potluck Easter breakfast, and 10 AM worship service including communion.
Pastor Richard will preach on John 20: 1-18; our theme will be Dwelling in Dissonance: Death and Resurrection. He writes, “Mary Magdalene, the first witness to the resurrection, does not immediately recognize Jesus. Even though her life had been transformed by him, she didn’t know who he was. The resurrection changes everything, forcing her (and us) to accept a radical shift of perspective.”
We won’t hold any Sunday school classes this week.

Easter Egg Hunt
2026-04-05 11:15 - 11:30 | Lombard Mennonite Church, 528 E Madison, Lombard, IL, 60148
Following the worship service, children will enjoy our annual Easter egg hunt activity outside.

Holy Humor Sunday
2026-04-12 10:00 - 11:15 | LMC & Streaming
We continue our celebration of Easter with Holy Humor Sunday. The Resurrection was God’s supreme joke played on death. You’re invited to join us for a service that will include funny stories, jokes, joyful songs, and a few surprises!
Our theme will be “Being the church together.” Throughout the service, we will explore why we do church the way we do. Please join us!

Church Workday
2026-05-02 08:00 - 12:30 | Lombard Mennonite Church, 528 E Madison, Lombard, IL, 60148
Come join us for the spring workday on Saturday, May 2! We’ll work from 8:00 AM to noon and then break for a delicious lunch. The to-do list includes tasks for all ages both indoors and outdoors. Workday is always a great time of fellowship while working shoulder to shoulder to beautify our church. Please see Davis R. or Andy E. if you have questions.

Congregational Meeting & Potluck
2026-05-03 11:15 - 13:30 | Lombard Mennonite Church, 528 E Madison, Lombard, IL, 60148
We’ll hold a brief congregational meeting at the conclusion of the worship service, followed by our regular Christian Formation classes. After those end, we’ll enjoy a delicious potluck in the Fellowship Hall together. All are welcome!

Menno Haven Rally Day
2026-05-25 09:00 - 16:00 | Menno Haven Camp & Retreat Center, 9301 1575 E St, Tiskilwa, IL, 61368
This is Camp Menno Haven’s annual Open House and everyone is invited! Come for a free day of fun. Walk on the trails. Play in the gym. Go fishing. Enjoy a sno-cone. Paddle around Menno Haven’s 8-acre lake in kayaks, canoes, or pedal boats. Sit and relax on the patio chatting with new and old friends. Take a dip in the pool. Help camp dedicate the summer season to the Lord at the 11 am program. The Rally Day Potluck and BBQ chicken follow this program at noon. RSVP for this event and learn more at mennohaven.com/rallyday.

Worship Service: Cornelius Accepted
2026-05-31 10:00 - 11:15 | LMC & Streaming
Pastor Nathan will preach on Acts 10. He writes, “This important passage in Acts shows us the inclusive nature of the Kingdom of God, and how God is at work in everyone’s lives.”

Worship Service: Peter Released from Prison
2026-06-07 10:00 - 11:15 | LMC & Streaming
Pastor Richard will preach on Acts 12: 1-17. He writes, “As we continue our way through Acts, we encounter this odd and somewhat amusing story of Peter’s release from prison. Though the community is gathered in prayer, they are unprepared and disbelieving when their prayers are answered. In spite of their initial skepticism, the community ultimately receives God’s work with joy and experiences liberation.”
We’ll celebrate communion together during our worship service.

Worship Service: Barnabus and Saul Sent to Minister
2026-06-14 10:00 - 23:15 | LMC & Streaming
Pastor Barb will preach on Acts 13: 1-5, 44-52.

Worship Service: Paul and Silas
2026-06-21 10:00 - 23:15 | LMC & Streaming
Pastor Nathan will preach on Acts 17.

Taizé Worship Service
2026-06-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Lombard Mennonite Church, 528 E Madison, Lombard, IL, 60148
Join us for a contemplative worship service in the style of Taizé. This simple form of worship invites participants to sit in the presence of God through quiet repeated music with simple lyrics, silence, and prayer. Taizé services will take place in the sanctuary on the fourth Friday of each month.

Worship Service: Priscilla and Aquila
2026-06-28 10:00 - 11:15 | LMC & Streaming
Pastor Richard will preach on Acts 18: 1-3, 18-28.

Worship Service: Paul's Voyage to Rome
2026-07-05 10:00 - 11:15 | LMC & Streaming
Pastor Barb will preach on Acts 27. We’ll also celebrate communion together.

Worship Service
2026-07-12 10:00 - 11:15 | LMC & Streaming
Matt Prechter will preach.

Worship Service
2026-07-19 10:00 - 11:15 | LMC & Streaming
Pastor Nathan will preach.

Worship Service
2026-07-26 10:00 - 11:15 | LMC & Streaming
Emily Keefer will preach.
