Warrenville Persons in Ministry
WPIM meets Thursday, Sept. 17 at Blanchard Alliance Church-(3w251 Butterfield Rd., just west of Route 59) from noon to 1:30 p.m. Its full agenda includes the processing of the Block Party Event at Country Ridge last Aug. 22 and the scheduling of a Security Seminar for all of the churches to address vandalism and other issues. Pastor Jeff Kamphausen of Blanchard Alliance is asking the churches to provide volunteers for the Johnson School. Last year, several volunteers helped children after school that needed tutoring in reading skills. David Malone, of Immanuel Presbyterian, is speaking to the group about its “Angel Food” program. Additions to the agenda are welcome. Contact Sr. Joyce Kemp at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Language Conversion Classes
Intermediate Level Spanish and English Conversation Classes are coming to Community Baptist Church. One of the best ways to increase fluency when learning a language is to carry on conversations with native speakers of the language. This is a major part of the learning experience in the English-Spanish Conversation Class offered by Community Baptist Church. The class structure is unusual, in that it brings together Spanish speakers who want to improve their English skills and English speakers who want to do the same in Spanish. During the first part of the class, volunteer teachers provide intermediate level review of grammar topics and help students to build vocabulary. The second part of the class brings Spanish and English learners together for conversation practice. Three class segments of about 10 classes each are planned for the year, with each segment ending with a class party. This is the third year that the classes have been offered, and in the past, they have attracted an enthusiastic group of participants. These classes (for teens and adults) are being offered free of charge starting on September 15, and running until Dec. 1. Classes meet on Tuesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. and childcare is provided. New students may register at the first class. There is a nominal charge for student materials. For more information, call Community Baptist Church at 630 393-9609.
