February 26, 2026

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The Message this Week

Preaching Text: John 13:1-17


Washing feet. At his final meal with the disciples in John, Jesus doesn't share communion with bread and wine and the words we hear on Sundays.  He starts by washing feet and giving the great commandment to love one another. In between, Judas is identified as the betrayer and leaves into the night and darkness. Love brackets betrayal. What might be some good news for us? Let's explore this weekend.

God of grace, thank you for the example of Jesus, even if it is an example we struggle to follow. Give us the courage to humble ourselves and to love those whom you send us. In Jesus' name, Amen.

WONDERING...

Real questions from real people to learn more about faith.

Why isn't washing feet a sacrament?

Soup Suppers and Holden Evening Prayer take place every Wednesday in Lent through March 25. Click HERE for Lent, Holy Week, and Easter Schedules.

If you are looking to add a simple practice for Lent, join in reading the devotional 'Through the Valley; 40 Days of Lent in Psalm 23'. Let Pastor Trudy know if you'd like to reserve a copy of the book for $12, or you can order a paper or Kindle copy from Amazon HERE.

• Teach us to humble ourselves for the honorable work of serving others.
• Help us to take action to protect and conserve this life-giving earth, for the good of all creation.
• May we and all those we elect to lead us follow your law in a right spirit, so that all may justly benefit from your blessings, and no one presume themselves to be better than another.
• Pour out the full measure of your healing upon each of us.
• May our path follow those who have gone before us to serve you humbly and faithfully.

Into your hands we place our prayers, spoken and unspoken, and entrust all things to your eternal care. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

We surround with our prayers the family of Steve Hitzemann who passed away Sunday, February 22. There will be a service at Geneva Lutheran this Saturday, February 28 at 11AM, with a visitation preceeding from 9-11AM.

My name is John Augustine. I am blessed and excited to be part of this faith community as your Vicar for the next two years. It has been quite the journey getting to this place. I grew up in Lake in the Hills, IL and went to Carthage College for my undergraduate degree. That is where my faith really blossomed. After college I moved to Durham, North Carolina to get an MA in theology from Duke, originally thinking I was going to go into academia. Once the pandemic hit, I moved back to Illinois and found myself in Wheaton. I live with one of my friends from college. I have a lovely dog Ruby that I rescued 10 years ago. In my free time I love to read and write. I am looking forward to getting to know all of you!

Results from last week:

Ambrosia Salad aka Hawaiian Salad

Join us for Lenten Soup Suppers every Wednesday through March 25 at 6PM, prior to the 7PM Holden Prayer services. Click HERE to sign up to bring soup, sides, or desserts, or to serve. Debbie Mickelsen for more information.

For the season of Lent, all are invited to attend our Sunday night worship service at 7:30PM. It is a 30 minute service that includes reflection, contemporary worship music, and communion. It will be offered every Sunday through March 22.

Anyone interested in the youth mission trip in Eastern Kentucky this Summer, July 12-17, should attend the Information Session this Sunday, March 1 at 11:30AM in room 213. Contact Michelle Lata with any questions.

The GLC Widow's Group, Journey Together, is meeting Tuesday, March 3 at 10AM at Apple Villa in Batavia. Contact Dotty Johnson for more information.

The Women's Group is meeting next Tuesday, March 3 at 8PM at Geneva Ale House. Contact Faith Sax for more information.

Donations and volunteers are needed to prepare and serve a meal for our neighbors in Aurora on Friday, February 27 from 6:30-8:30PM. Click HERE to sign up for ingredients, food prep, and/or serving at Hesed House. Contact John Maisch for more information.

Join us in preparing a meal for Lazarus House on Sunday, March 8 after the 9AM service in Fellowship Hall. Click HERE to donate ingredients. Contact Lisa Kanzler with any questions.

Parent's Day Out registration for the 2026-27 program year will open on Monday, March 9 at 9AM. Click HERE for more information and to register. Contact Ali Blane with any questions.

Click HERE to see pictures of the last week!

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