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The Message this Week
Preaching Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Can these bones live? If you’ve ever had to do some public speaking and the crowd was less than responsive, imagine the prophet Ezekiel being called to prophesy to a valley of dry bones! The good news is the valley of bones isn’t real… it is a metaphor for the people of God, living in exile. They are very much alive, but just not LIVING in the all the ways God invites them to live. Are we fully living in all the ways God invites us to live? Advent is the right time to ponder this!
Good and gracious God, help us to be present to Your love to us and live fully out of that love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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WONDERING...
Real questions from real people to learn more about faith.
How can you tell if a prophet is real or false?
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Christmas Eve Services at 2PM, *3:30PM, 5PM, & *9:30PM.
Candle lighting at 5:00 & 9:30 pm.
*Also livestreamed on YouTube.
PLEASE NOTE:
No Services on Christmas Day or Saturday, December 27.
Sunday, December 28 - ONE service at 10AM, this service will also be livestreamed.
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*Advent Holden Evening Prayer - Wednesday, December 17 at 7PM
Las Posadas - Friday, December 19 at 6PM
*Children's Christmas Program - Sunday, December 21 during 10:30AM worship
Birthday Party for Jesus - Sunday, December 21 after the 10:30AM service
*Also livestreamed on YouTube
Click HERE for more information about special Advent services.
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- Show us the places where we have given up. Give us hope and motivate us to live into your promises.
- Climate change has turned formerly fertile lands to deserts. Spur us to action, that we might change the tragic course we are on.
- Use your people to minister to one another’s needs and to restore a sense of what is possible.
- Inspire the work of healers, caregivers, and all those who work tirelessly to find new treatments and cures for chronic diseases. Hold all with whom they work and all who suffer in your loving arms, especially John Yeo.
- Join us with the saints in never-ending praise to our loving and redeeming Creator.
Steadfast and loving God, gather these prayers we have offered, both aloud and silent, into your loving arms, for we know that you are faithful and will never abandon us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
| | We did our best to compile a list of well known Christmas cookies. Vote on your favorites every week. We also want to know your less common favorites (there was a lot of debate in the church office over cookies!). Click HERE to submit your cookie and we will share all of the cookies on Christmas Day! | |
| Cornflake Wreaths vs Haystacks | | | |
| Gingerbread vs Candy Cane/Peppermint Pinwheels | | | |
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Results from last week...
In case you missed it, the ideal GLC Thanksgiving meal is white meat turkey, greenbeans, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie!
| | GLC volunteers will be serving at Feed My Starving Children on Tuesday, December 16 at 9AM. RSVP to Martha Sobie by this Friday, December 5. | | Giving Tree gifts should be dropped off at GLC by Sunday, December 14. Gifts should be unwrapped and have the tag attached. Contact Michelle Lata for more information. | | Live Nativity is this Friday, December 5 during the Geneva Christmas Walk with shows at 6:30, 7, 7:30, & 8PM. The parking lot will be reserved for volunteers and students that are performing. | | 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. The next meeting is Thursday, December 11 from 6:30-8PM. Click HERE to RSVP by Tuesday, December 9. Contact Michelle Lata for more information. | | Please join us Sunday, December 14 in Fellowship Hall after the 9AM service to prepare a meal for Lazarus House. Click HERE to donate ingredients. Conact Lisa Kanzler for more information. | |
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End of Year Giving
Thanks to all who support the sharing of Christ's love with our community through Geneva Lutheran Church! As you plan your end of year generosity, here are a few reminders:
- Online giving is a great way to give, and giving from a bank account rather than a credit card can help avoid additional bank fees.
- Gifts mailed to the church must be postmarked by December 31, 2025 to be included in 2025 giving statements.
- Stock Donations and Required Minimum Distribution gifts (for those 73 or older) are also a great way to support our ministry. Talk to Lisa Kanzler in our office.
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“I’m fine,” I’m okay,” “It’s all good” - this is often what we tell people with a smile on our face, even though it’s the farthest thing from the truth. Sometimes our loudest cries are kept silently beneath the surface, because we don’t want to bother anyone, or we’re afraid no one will understand. A Stephen Minister, with God’s grace and guidance, will listen without judgement, and will walk alongside you and reassure you that your feelings are valid, and that you don’t ever have to sort them out alone.
Contact Pastor Trudy for more information.
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Stephen Ministry
a poem by Dotty Johnson
Take some time and ponder,
Ask God what He'd have you do,
Then speak with Pastor Trudy
if Stephen Ministry is right for you!
| | THANK YOU to everyone to gave to our Northern Illinois Food Bank Virtual Drive! We more than doubled our goal by raising a grand total of $2785, which is the equivalent of $22,280 worth of food. Thank you for helping us in our mission to live generous lives in Christ. | | Click HERE to see pictures of the last week! | | To see all weekly and special events please check our calendar. | | | | |
