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The Message this Week
Preaching Text: John 11:1-44

A resurrection! No, not Jesus' resurrection...Jesus raises Lazarus. This is not a spoiler, there are still plenty of twists and turns along the way. Maybe you're noticing that twists and turns are an important part of John's storytelling, too!
God of resurrection, in the story of Lazarus, we get a glimpse of Easter Sunday. May this story remind us that resurrections may surprise us, coming right in the middle of our ordinary lives. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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WONDERING...
Real questions from real people to learn more about faith.
Isn't Lent all about giving things up?
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Soup Suppers and Holden Evening Prayer will begin next Wednesday, February 25. Click HERE for Lent, Holy Week, and Easter Schedules.
If you are looking to add a simple practice for Lent, join in reading the devotional 'Through the Valley; 40 Days of Lent in Psalm 23'. Let Pastor Trudy know if you'd like to reserve a copy of the book for $12, or you can order a paper or Kindle copy from Amazon HERE.
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- Fill us with a love for your world and all that dwells within it, that we dedicate our lives to the care of all that you have made.
- Revive the hopes of all who struggle against oppression and injustice around the world. Strengthen the work of community organizers, and advocacy groups.
- Comfort those who have lost someone dear to them. Be with those who face the end of their lives, and bless all who suffer with your healing touch, especially Steve & Diane Hitzemann.
- With all the saints who dwell in your eternal resurrection, unite us at length, and keep us in communion with your whole church on earth.
Into your hands we place our prayers, spoken and unspoken, and entrust all things to your eternal care. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
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Results from last week:
Valentine's Edition! Would you prefer...
| | Lenten Soup Suppers begin Wednesday, February 25! Click HERE to sign up to bring soup, sides, or deserts, or to serve. Soup Suppers will take place at 6PM each Wednesday of Lent, prior to the 7PM Holden Prayer services. Debbie Mickelsen for more information. | For the season of Lent, all are invited to attend our Sunday night worship service at 7:30PM. It is a 30 minute service that includes reflection, contemporary worship music, and communion. It will be offered every Sunday through March 22. | Guys Group is meeting next Monday, February 23 at 8PM at Old Towne Pub in Campton Hills. Contact Jeff Cameron for more information. | Donations and volunteers are needed to prepare and serve our neighbors in Aurora on Friday, February 27 from 6:30-8:30PM. Click HERE to sign up for ingredients, food prep, and/or serving at Hesed House. Contact John Maisch for more information. | Anyone interested in the youth mission trip in Eastern Kentucky this Summer, July 12-17, should attend the Information Session on Sunday, March 1 at 11:30AM in room 213. Contact Michelle Lata with any questions. | | Anxiety can strike in a variety of ways that are often unique to each of us as individuals. A situation that might roll off the back of one person could send another into an emotional tailspin. Whatever the cause, anxiety is a valid emotion, and one that you might need a caring, empathetic ear to vent to and help you sort through the chaos you’re feeling inside. Allow a Stephen Minister to be that ear that will listen and help you find your way through the strife, reminding you that God is always near to us, especially during our toughest trials. Contact Pastor Trudy for more information. | | Click HERE to see pictures of the last week! | | To see all weekly and special events please check our calendar. | | | | |
