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We illuminate our community with God’s grace as we lovingly accept, listen to, and serve all in the Spirit of Jesus.

The Jewish Way to Grieve

One crucial role of religion is to provide solace in times of sorrow. Our faith endows us with prayers, behaviors, and rituals that guide us through our grief. If you take the time to read the Psalms found in our Old Testament — also known as the Hebrew Scriptures — you will find plenty of songs of lament, expressions of sadness during times of grief or uncertainty. The first verses of Psalm 13, for example . . .

SUNDAY SERVICES TAKE PLACE IN-PERSON & ONLINE AT 9:00 AM

Worship Service airs live on our Website , YouTube  and  Facebook at 9 am.

Go to the Worship Page on our Website to find more information about future services.

FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY, FEBRUARY 4, 2024

  Islam – Genesis 17:18-20

In this sermon we will learn about another Abrahamic religion, Islam. We will explore how the people of Islam understand Jesus, Islamic beliefs, and where we find points of connection and divergence as Christians. Join us as Pastor Rob Hamilton also guides us in how to we can learn from each other and dispel any misconceptions about Islam and violence. 

Submit information each week for the Messenger and Bulletin Announcements by WEDNESDAY AT 12 pm for inclusion in these communications. Please use above button or click here for the COMMUNICATIONS submission form -- all requests for communicating an event should be made here, including getting items on the calendar and reserving rooms for your event. This form can also be found on the sign-ups page on our website. If you cannot use the submission form please send them to communications@genevaumc.org. Information sent to this email goes to Carolyn, Lorie and Kimberley, as does the submission form. 

EXPERIENCE THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF OUTSTANDING

INSTRUCTION THIS LENTEN SEASON!

Join us for great lectures from some of northern Illinois' Methodist ministers: Rev. Jeffry Bross, Rev. Norval Brown, Rev. Becky Nicol and more.

2024 Prairie Central Lay Academy,

5 Sundays: February 18 & 25, March 3, 10 & 17: 2-5 pm

Plainfield UMC, 15114 Illinois St.

Click here to register!

ASP IS HOLDING A BAKE SALE FUNDRAISER, FEBRUARY 11!

On Sunday, February 11 in Fellowship Hall after worship, stop by and buy some sweet treats to go with your Super Bowl sub sandwich!

All proceeds support our summer mission trip in 2024.

The Men's Club is hosting its popular Sub Sandwich Sale for Superbowl Sunday, February 11! Sandwiches are $8 each.

LAST CHANCE TO ORDER SUBS IS THIS SUNDAY, FEBUARY 4!



Click here for the order form!

We have been working on an inventory of all of our keys here in the office. We don't have adequate records of who currently has keys to the church or rooms in the church.

If you have a key(s) please email Carolyn Burnham and let her know what you have.

HESED HOUSE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Since the 1980’s UMCG members have volunteered to serve meals at Hesed House once monthly. Many of us have participated in this ministry, but we are always in need of new volunteers, especially for the morning breakfast shift.



If you are an early riser, you’re definitely cut out for this 3 hour per month opportunity to serve God and neighbor and enjoy some great company at the same time!

To find out the details, please contact Rolland Lang, Jim Manos, Howie Pribble, or Carolyn Sprawka.

THE FOOD PANTRY NEEDS FOR FEBRUARY ARE:

• boxed meals (Hamburger Helper type)
• dry, boxed potatoes
• pasta sauce
• canned beans (not green or black)
• canned fruit (except peaches)
• canned ravioli or SpaghettiO's

Thanks to all who helped plant seedlings for us to use this coming Spring!

You can check on their progress outside the West-side doors.

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