June 18, 2026

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The Message this Week

Preaching Text: Matthew 10:24-39


Clearing the site! Sometimes we need to get rid of some things to make room for something new. Some of the people Jesus encounters do exactly this- they walk away from their lives to follow Jesus. Others aren’t so able or willing. Doing the site clearing work makes it more possible to receive Jesus in all the ways he may show up. Let’s ponder together this weekend!

God, sometimes it feels like You are bulldozing a path through my life as You create space for me to encounter Jesus. Thank you. In His name, Amen.

WONDERING...

Real questions from real people to learn more about faith.

Saturday, June 27 - *5PM Worship in Fellowship Hall

Sunday, June 28 - 10AM Polka Service on the Front Lawn (only ONE service)

Saturday, July 4 - NO worship services

Sunday, July 5 - *10AM Worship in Fellowship Hall (only ONE service)

*These services will also be livestreamed.

• Life-giving God, you have called your people to lose their lives for Jesus’ sake. Strengthen your church to follow you in the face of difficulty. 
• Creator God, you know every sparrow that falls to the ground. Protect migrating birds, endangered species, and their natural habitats.
• Sovereign God, you call us to act justly and love mercy. Protect those with marginalized identities to whom we have not shown the abounding love of Jesus.
• Sustaining God, you promise to provide for us. Help those living with disability. Comfort those experiencing any sort of illness or suffering.
• Empowering God, strengthen us to live out our diverse callings. We pray especially for fathers and father figures, that they show your compassion and care. We pray for all for whom this day is difficult or painful.
• Faithful God, we give thanks for saints who have claimed their baptismal promises. May we follow their example of faith and service.

Trusting you receive all our prayers, we commend our spoken and unspoken prayers to you, O God, through Jesus our Savior. Amen.

The Call Committee has selected a candidate for the position of Associate Pastor to present to the congregation for approval. The committee recommends this candidate unanimously, with great enthusiasm, and with the full support of Pastor Trudy. We believe this candidate stood out among others, not only for their giftedness to fulfill the role, but also for how well they align with the vision and values of GLC.

The congregation will have a chance to meet and interact with the candidate during the weekend of July 18th-19th. There will be a Q&A with the candidate after Saturday night's service, and also between services on Sunday the 19th. After getting to know the candidate, the congregation will vote on whether or not to call them to the position of Associate Pastor after the 10:30am service that same day.  

In the meantime, it is essential that the candidate not be named, in order to protect their ability to minister within their current setting. Please keep an eye out for more details about the Candidacy Weekend, and we ask for your continued prayers for both GLC and our candidate. Please email callcommittee@genevalutheran.org with any questions.

Results from last week:

What is the foundation of your faith?

Guys Group is meeting next Monday, June 22 at 8PM at Kraig Mickelsen's house. Contact Jeff Cameron or Kraig for more information.

Swedish Days is happening June 24-28 in Geneva. We need narthex volunteers to allow us to keep our bathrooms open through the festivities as well as volunteers for the Swedish Pancake Breakfast on June 27. Click HERE to sign up as a narthex host and HERE for the pancake breakfast.

Our annual Swedish pancake breakfast raises funds for GLC mission trips to Eastern Kentucky! If you aren't available to help, please consider stopping by for some pancakes on the 27th (7:30AM until the batter runs out!) or making a donation to our mission trip fund HERE.

We are bringing back the Polka Worship Service on the front lawn Sunday, June 28 at 10AM! Please note that there will be only ONE service that morning. Saturday, June 27 at 5PM will be in Fellowship Hall and will also be livestreamed.

Volunteers are needed to serve our neighbors in Aurora Friday, June 26 at Hesed House at 6:30PM. Click HERE to sign up to serve. Contact Michelle Lata for more information.

We had a young man contact us about the piano on Facebook. He came with a few of his friends to move it out of the church. Prayers of gratitude that it found a home with a kind person who is truly excited to have it.

Click HERE to see pictures of the last week!

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