November 6, 2025

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The Message this Week

Preaching Text: Amos 1:1-2; 5:14-15, 21-24

The prophet Amos.  Amos is speaking about 'right' worship in Judah and Israel. Turns out it’s not about singing the ‘right’ liturgy or performing sacrifices correctly. It is how the people are behaving outside of worship… and in this case, the people of both Judah and Israel are not living in line with their worship. What does it look like to model our lives on our pattern of worship?

God of justice, guide us through our daily lives to live out worship; with hands and hearts open to give and receive Your grace and love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

WONDERING...

Real questions from real people to learn more about faith.

With so many needs in the world, how can we respond as a church?

• Clear our eyes to see your vision of justice for all as something worth striving for, as messy and difficult as it may be.
• Give us hunger for your vision of justice for the natural world we share with all your people and all your creatures.
• We remember those who have laid themselves on the line, and in some cases given their lives in service to their country.
• Lord, sustain the weary with your presence, and pour over them your healing.
• Give us courage to follow the lead of your saints who have fought for what is good, and together share in the riches of your eternal kingdom.

We lift all these prayers, and those of our hearts, to your loving care, O God. Receive them and restore our hope in your promises. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Some have asked how we are supporting the people of Jamaica who were affected by Hurricane Melissa. 10% of your giving goes beyond our walls and supports both the ELCA Disaster Response and Lutheran World Relief. These orgnizations share God's hope, healing and renewal with people whose lives have been disrupted by disasters in the United States and around the world.

Vote every week on your favorite Thanksgiving foods and on November 27 we will share what the ideal GLC Thanksgiving meal is!

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The Northern Illinois Food Bank can buy $8 of food for every $1 donated.

Our GLC goal of $1250 donated = $10,0000 of food! Click HERE to donate and help NIFB feed our neighbors.

Join us in Fellowship Kitchen this Sunday, November 9 between services to prepare a meal for Lazarus House. Contact Lisa Kanzler for more information.

This Sunday, November 9 from 11:30-1PM in Fellowship Hall

We are excited to have families gather to usher in the season of longing by connecting in fellowship and service! We will share a meal, create a family Advent project, and hear the Christmas story to reflect and prepare for the birth of Jesus. To ensure that we have enough food and supplies, please click HERE to RSVP today by 5PM or contact Jess Swanson for more information.

We are setting up the stable for the live nativity between worship services on Sunday, November 23. Extra hands are appreciated! Contact Michelle Lata with any questions.

Steeple Walk is Sunday, December 7 at 2PM.

The Steeple Walk takes place across four historic churches, each hosting a 20-minute musical performance. Click HERE for more informtion and to purchase tickets.

Click HERE to see pictures of the last week!

To see all weekly and special events please check our calendar.