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The Message this Week
Preaching Text: John 4:46-54, 5:1-18
Healing, finally! We will hear two stories of healing, the first we hear about in the Gospel of John. They unfold differently than you may expect. Honestly, Jesus seems a little grumpy about it. What do we do when Jesus doesn't respond in the way we want or expect?
Holy God, help us to receive Jesus as He is; whether it challenges, inspires or confuses us. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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WONDERING...
Real questions from real people to learn more about faith.
What's the deal with First Communion?
| | We have 15 students receiving their First Commmunion this weekend, spread out over all three services! We are excited to have the congregation celebrate with them. Please allow extra time for parking. | |
- Mend all that is broken in us and in our world, and bring us to wholeness.
- Give us hands to mend the wounds of this planet, and eyes to see where our actions hurt and where they heal.
- Grant our world’s leaders wisdom to lead with justice, courage, humility, gratitude, and mercy, ever lifting up the needs of those who cannot speak or act for themselves.
- Pour healing upon all who are in need today, all who suffer from illness, grief, poverty, addiction, despair, isolation, abuse, neglect, or any other form of suffering, especially Steve & Diane Hitzemann.
- Let every voice be heard from every station, position, hierarchy, caste, or class. Level the playing field so that no one suffers at the hands of another.
- With all your saints we receive with thankfulness the fullness of your mercy and grace.
With confidence in your mercy, we lift these prayers and those of our hearts into your care, through Jesus Christ our light and our life. Amen.
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Women's Retreat, Friday, March 6 from 6-9PM
An evening retreat with women from Holy Cross Lutheran and Geneva Lutheran, hosted by Faith Lutheran Church in Glen Ellyn. There will be time for fellowship, learning, and worship. The retreat will be led by pastors from all three congregations. Cost is $20. Click HERE to register by March 2 (registration may close early in the event that capacity is met). Contact Pastor Trudy with any questions.
| Senior Lunch Bunch will meet Sunday, February 15 at 11:45AM at First Watch in Geneva. RSVP to Cindy Yeo. | We begin the season of Lent on February 18 with Ash Wednesday services at 11AM and 7PM. Click HERE for Lent, Holy Week, and Easter Schedules. | | Come be part of a monthly gathering where women grow together in faith. Each session includes a scripture-based devotion, meaningful small group conversation, and a hands-on activity to help you live out of your faith. Our next meeting is Thursday, February 19 at 6:30PM. Click HERE to register or contact Michelle Lata for more information. | First Communion students and families are preparing the meal for Lazarus House this month. However, each week Lazarus House has different urgent needs. They need our help this month with some of those needs. Click HERE to sign up for items needed or to drive items to Lazarus House. Contact Lisa Kanzler with any questions. | | As we usher in a new year, we all know that we will also have some new challenges to face. If you find yourself needing someone to help you walk through any type of strife that has entered your life, please know that there are Stephen Ministers available with compassion, empathy, open hearts and listening ears. Your Stephen Minister will be someone you can freely and confidentially talk to, and with God’s grace, they will assure you that you are never alone. We urge you to contact Pastor Trudy if you, or anyone you know could benefit from a personal Stephen Minister. | | Click HERE to see pictures of the last week! | | To see all weekly and special events please check our calendar. | | | | |
