March 16, 2023

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PREPARING FOR WORSHIP

Pastor Trudy's message


Keeping the reserves full! A friend slept for the first three days of her sabbatical. The funny thing is, if you had asked her before she went if she was tired, she would have said 'no'. We aren't always fully aware of how empty the tank is until we finally refill it. For a lot of folks, they don't realize it until their body stops...an illness or injury brings everything to rest. The bridesmaids in our parable also learn the importance of reserves, the wise ones are ready for whatever comes. Are you?


Holy and mighty God, You generously offer us precious time with You. When we receive it, our reserves are filled and we are ready to offer Your love to the world. Help us to do this...to remind ourselves that we live in You. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Let's live out our generosity!

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ACOLYTES

WONDERING...

Real questions from real people to learn more about faith

Is finding time for God really that easy?

Read Pastor's Response

WATCH WORSHIP ONLINE

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Online Worship

WEDNESDAYS IN LENT


Soup Suppers @ 6 pm, Fellowship Hall

Sign up to make soup, salads, and bake desserts to help make these nourishing events happen!

 

Holden Evening Prayer @ 7 pm (also livestreamed)

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WE LIFT UP IN PRAYER

  • Frankie Techter, friend of the Runestad family
  • Our desire for deeper spiritual growth during this time of Lent
  • The people of Syria and Turkey, rescuers, and aid organizations following the earthquakes
  • Victims of violence and those dealing with long term trauma
  • Gratitude for all the ways we can be changed and initiate change

Through your giving to GLC, you are already supporting aid efforts in Syria and Turkey. 

To give to the specific and ongoing crisis relief in Syria and Turkey, consider a direct gift to Lutheran Disaster Response. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

TODAY!

Blood Drive

Thursday, March 16, 2-7 pm


Help someone by donating blood. GLC will host the Versiti Blood Drive in Fellowship Hall. 

Schedule an appointment! #generouslifeinChrist

Senior Lunch Bunch

Sunday, March 19 @11:45 am


Let's do lunch! We'll meet at Harner's Bakery Restaurant (10 W State Street, North Aurora). Please RSVP to Cindy Yeo ASAP.

LET THE REGISTRATIONS BEGIN!

Monday, March 20 @ 9 am


Parent's Day Out

Online registration for currently enrolled families and GLC members. Learn more


Vacation Bible Camp

Online registration for GLC members and previous attendees. Learn more

 

THANK YOU!


We want to thank you for livestreaming your services. Our granddaughter Ella Edling recently had her First Communion and due to medical necessity, we were not able to "physically attend" the service. This was such a disappointment to us but thankfully, we were blessed with the opportunity to livestream the service. We enjoy your services and want to thank you!

God Bless!

Timothy & Sharron Ziemann

Dear Soup Supper Ladies,


Thank you for the delicious chicken noodle soup delivered by Debbie. You ladies are a wonderful service for the church.

God Bless,

Shirley Zars

GLC FACES OF FAITH

 

Todd Steenson is gettin' pumped up! Thank you to new member Karen Madura, one of our volunteers, who checks blood pressures on the second Sunday of the month. #generouslifeinChrist

 

Our new members, along with other GLCers, made the Lazarus House meal. Serving with this meal ministry blesses the residents at Lazarus House and is a meaningful way to build relationships with others in our GLC community. #generouslifeinChrist

 

Sarah Pittenger leads our 3rd year Confirmation class known as Bridge Year. Thank you, Sarah for nurturing our middle schoolers' faith! #generouslifeinChrist

QUICK GLANCE AHEAD

To see ALL weekly and special events please check our calendar

Stuff You Missed in Sunday School

Sun., March 19 @ 10:00 am

Room 213

High School Youth Group

Sun., March 19 @ 10:30 am

Youth Room

Baptism Info Class

Sun., March 19 @ 11:30 am

Chapel

WORSHIP SERVICES

Saturdays @ 5 pm; Sundays at 9 & 10:30 am

10:30 am also livestreamed

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