January 30, 2025

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The Message this Week

Preaching Text: Luke 6:1-16

Doing good and doing harm on the sabbath. Jesus challenges the religious leaders with a question about what can and should be done on the sabbath. Rubbing the chaff off the wheat to eat the kernels? Telling a man with a withered hand to stretch out his hand? This infuriates the leaders.  Jesus' response is to create apostles, prepare them, and send them out to multiply the mission of healing.

Lord God, You call us to join the work of doing good which is defined by Jesus' work as feeding and healing and making whole. You have given us all that we need to accomplish this. In Jesus' name, Amen.

WONDERING...

Real questions from real people to learn more about faith.

What do we do when things we thought were solid ground turn out to be quicksand?

Please Note: The chapel will be closed during worship through February 2 for First Communion classes. Please plan to sit in the sanctuary. Thank you!

Thanks to the GLC’ers who have alerted us about text messages and emails they have been receiving from "Pastor Trudy" (and other creative forms of her name).

Unfortunately there is not much that can be done except to remember that neither Pastor Trudy or GLC staff will EVER ask for things like gift cards or account numbers. If you’re ever uncertain, a call to Pastor Trudy or the office should clear it up quickly. Thanks for your understanding.

• We pray for all the earth, including waterways - oceans and streams, lakes and rivers.
• We lift up pastors, deacons, and all church leaders, who hear and follow your call.
• Give medical practitioners and all caregivers wisdom and compassion, that your healing love might show through them.
• We pray for those who are experiencing job loss, and ask you to be with them and help them make new connections and find new opportunities.
• Carolyn Loboda
• We pray for Diane and Steve Hitzemann following Steve’s cancer diagnosis.

Trusting in your mercy and grace, we lift up all of our prayers to you. Amen.

Results of Last Week's Poll:

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Not Done Yet Girls will be meeting Tuesday, Febraury 4 at 10AM at First Watch in Geneva Commons. Contact Dotty Johnson for more info.

Thursdays at 9:30AM and 7PM in the Chapel

Sometimes it is important to go back to the basics…this is what we will do on four Thursday mornings and evenings during the season of Epiphany! This week we will cover: Basics of Prayer. The following weeks will cover: Basics of Lutherans, and Ask PT Anything! Contact Pastor Trudy for more information.

GLC's womens fellowship group will meet on Tuesday, Febraury 4 at 8PM at Geneva Ale House. Contact Faith Sax for more information.

The First Communion families are taking care of the Lazarus House meal this month, but LH still needs our help with urgent needs! Each week Lazarus House has different urgent needs. Click HERE to sign up as you are able and for more information. Contact Lisa Kanzler with any questions.

Click HERE to see pictures from the last week!

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