GLC - - - Connects!
August 26, 2021
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QUICK GLANCE AT THE CALENDAR |
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Bible Study—Chapel
Thursdays @ 9:30 am
St. Andrew Packing—West Chicago
Friday, August 27 @ 12:30 pm
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Feed My Starving Children—Aurora
Tuesday, September 7 @ 9 am
Rally Day—GLC
Sunday, September 12 @ 9 am
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Worship Schedule
All Services in the Sanctuary
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Saturdays @ 5:00 pm
Sundays @ 10:30 am
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Want to Watch Worship Online?
Simply click the button below to access GLC's YouTube channel, the worship folder, and weekly study journal.
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Pastor Trudy's Weekend Message |
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When they Fall
by Sarah Are
A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
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Faces of Faith this week: Eutychus
If you've ever felt guilty about your mind wandering during the sermon, Eutychus is your guy! He falls asleep during Paul's sermon (and falls out a window). Yet even Eutychus has something to teach us about being faithful, as do those who spring into action around him.
Gracious God, sometimes we just can't take in any more words or ideas. In our weariness, You speak new life. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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WONDERING...
Real questions from real people to learn more about faith
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Is it bad when I struggle to concentrate in church? When I say at the beginning of the service that I pray for you to get just what you need, sometimes I know it is a little more rest, or a good cup of coffee or a break from all of the demands on your life. It may be time to write your grocery list or answer an email that you read at a stop light. So is it bad when you can't concentrate? Bad doesn't seem like a helpful word when you are just trying to live life faithfully. Worship is YOUR time to connect with Christ—and that can happen in a multitude of ways.
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Introducing New Coordinator of Children & Family Ministries |
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We welcome Michelle Lata as GLC's Coordinator of Children and Family Ministries! Michelle attended Valparaiso University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and earned a Master’s of Education in Organizational Development at Fairfield University in Connecticut. Michelle began her career at Loyola University Chicago where she worked in new student orientation and residence life. At GLC, she has served as a PDO instructor, volunteered at Sunday School, and coordinated family programs. Michelle lives with her husband Justin and their two children, Lukas (LJ) and Whitney, in Geneva. As members of GLC, the Latas enjoy the relationships they have built through volunteering weekly at St. Andrew and participating in Sunday school and VBC. Michelle is excited to connect with GLC families and become a part of the GLC staff! |
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Sunday School will resume September 19 |
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Worship Bulletins for Kids!
Click on a button to print a kids bulletin to engage your kids as you join in worship online, or just for fun before or after service!
As a reminder, we continue to offer bulletins for kids at in-person worship!
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RALLY DAY
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
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- 9:00 Meal Pack
- 10:30 Worship
- 11:30 Tailgate
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We're kicking off the fall program year with our traditional RALLY DAY! We'll start in Fellowship Hall at 9 am to pack 1,000 Easy Eats meal kits, worship at 10:30 am and bless the kits that will go out to area food pantries, and tailgate at 11:30 am out front with Reams hot dogs on the griddle, a flag football game (officiated by Chris Diemand) and a giant inflatable slide on the front lawn! Wear your jersey and let's cheer each other on in living out our generous life in Christ! Hope to see you there!
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Feed My Starving Children
Tuesday, September 7 @ 9 am
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We're excited to be putting together a group to pack meals at FMSC's facility in Aurora on Tuesday, September 7, 9-10:30 am! We'll hand-pack rice, soy, dried vegetables and a nutritionally complete blend of vitamins and minerals into bags to feed the neediest children around the world! Before signing up, please read FMSC COVID safety measures. If interested in volunteering, contact Martha Sobie by Tuesday, August 31.
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- For children, families, teachers, staff, and administrators as school resumes
- For those preparing for college or empty nests
- For the people who continue to share the message of Jesus' love with us
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- For our council and finance team as they prepare the budget for next year
- For each of us as we try to understand what God is calling us to do
- For hospitality in welcoming the stirring of God's work in us
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We surround with our prayers the family of Lisa and Damon Kanzler following the death of Lisa's dad, Garry Leddy, on Thursday, August 19. |
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Prayer List
To add a name to the prayer list, please email Amy Steenson or call (630) 232-0165. Names will remain on the list for two weeks.
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GLC Prayer Chain
This confidential phone network ministry intercedes on behalf of those in need by lifting up specific requests, concerns, and emergency situations. To request prayer, call Sally Harmon (630) 377-0021.
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News from our former intern! |
Amber Kalina has been assigned to the Northwest Minnesota Synod (her home Synod-see Map). She will now begin interviewing with congregations. When she has a call, she will plan for ordination. This process can take many months. Please keep Amber and all seminary graduates seeking calls in your prayers.
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WEEKLY FAITHFULNESS. That's what Chrissy Swanson has maintained for more than a year as she packs her last bag of rice & beans for the St. Andrew food distribution. #generouslifeinChrist
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MOTHER'S GARDEN coordinator, Sandi Bowgren tends to the garden on a hot, humid Tuesday morning! #generouslifeinChrist
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Send pictures of how you are living your #generouslifeinChrist to Margo. Thank you!
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