March 9, 2023

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Vicar Sharai's message

In the Gospel reading this week, Jesus compares the Kingdom of Heaven to a King who is organizing a wedding banquet. The King’s friends ignore his invitation, so he extends the invitation to anyone else who actually wants to attend. But there are a few twists here that seem out of place in the Kingdom of Heaven. The friends who ignored the King’s invitation, killed the messenger of the King, so the King sent troops to burn down their entire city! Then, after inviting anyone who wanted to attend his party, the King has a man bound and thrown out into the dark streets just because he wore the wrong clothes! Could the Kingdom of Heaven really be like this King?

Jesus, you tell us stories to express the kind of world you want us to create. Help us to consider the ways you call us to change. Amen.

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What's with all the Parables?

Parables aren’t straightforward, and I don’t think they’re meant to be! Isn’t it strange that Jesus spoke to us in that way? Instead of a list of commands (which, by the way, we have already been given), Jesus used stories to give us glimpses of God’s Kingdom. Stories say so much more and cover so many more situations than a list of rules ever could! Since long before Jesus’ time humans have used story to communicate rules, fear, anger, hope, joy, love, and so much more! Jesus’ stories push us to talk to each other, and they make us work to see things from a perspective that’s different from our own. Parables help us to see our own choices and actions in new ways too. What a beautiful way for Jesus to show us his love: by connecting with us using our own language of story! —Vicar Sharai

• 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
• John Svach
• 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. 

Lazarus House meal

Sunday, March 12

between worship services

Our new members will be making the meal with YOU! Please sign up to help in the kitchen or to donate food items to make the dinner, sandwiches and sack lunches for the residents at Lazarus House. Sign up here -- SignUp Genius. Thank you!

Parent's Day Out registration - NEW DATE

Online registration for currently enrolled families and GLC members begins Monday, March 20 @ 9:00 am.

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.

Thank you for your fantastic support on behalf of the Feed The Need Leadership Team and starving children we are so very grateful!

FEED THE NEED 2023 PACKED: 800,928 MEALS FEEDING: 2,194 KIDS

SERVING TOGETHER

Stephen Ministry training has begun! These folks will be providing one to one care to those in our congregation who are experiencing a difficult time in their life. #generouslifeinChrist

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS

Looks like a good time on a Monday night! Always an open invitation to the Guys Group!

Blood pressure checks

Sun., March 12 @ 9:45 am

Chapel

Baptism Info Class

Sun., March 19 @ 11:30 am

Chapel

Vacation Bible Camp

Online registration begins

Mon., March 20 @ 9 am