GLC - - - Connects!
Thursday, August 6, 2020
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HAPPENING SUNDAY
Pastor Trudy's Message
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"You ask of me?"
by Hannah Garrity
A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
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Unraveled Shame
You look tired. A phrase that makes you feel instantly tired! It is a way of caring, I think we all understand that, but also a reminder that our faces can rarely hide things like our weariness. When you look at the artwork of the woman at the well, what do you see etched in her face? Exhaustion. Frustration. Disappointment. Hope? This weekend we will come alongside the woman and see if we can find the same hope in Jesus that she does.
Holy God, You don't promise us that we won't have to deal with difficult things. Come alongside our weariness and open our hearts to the hope of your Son, Jesus, in whose name we pray. Amen.
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WONDERING...
REAL QUESTIONS FROM REAL PEOPLE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT GLC
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The gardens and pots at GLC look beautiful! Who is taking care of them? Even in a time of pandemic, the body of Christ is busy helping our building to be a testimony to life and hope on our corner of Third Street. Sandi Bowgren heads up the Mother's Garden, Merla Billquist plants the flowers by the sign, Amy Parise planted the pots out front. There are so many weeders, waterers and tenders that it is hard to name them all. We've seen Mary Klein, Sorensons (with Bucky and Hawkeye), Judy Richter, Jane Perkolup, and others. If you see them out there, make sure you pop by to say 'Thank you!' #HEREisthebodyofChrist
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Blessing of the Backpacks
Sunday, August 9 @ 10:15 am
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It's back to school for families, students, and teachers! Meet on GLC's front lawn for a Blessing of the Backpacks after our Sunday morning livestream service. All are welcome. No registration required.
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We surround with our prayers the family of David Donovan, following his death on Thursday, July 16. A Celebration of Life will be livestreamed from Geneva Lutheran Church at 12:45 pm on Sunday, August 9. Attendance at the in-person service is by invitation only. Read David Donovan's obituary.
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#WhereisthebodyofChrist
Challenge: Life-Giving Trees
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How do trees bring you life? What do you feel when walking through a forest preserve—peace? How about when you push a child on a swing hung from a tree branch—laughter and joy? What about the shade it provides on a hot summer day—thankful?
Send your photos of trees (horizontally preferred) for the following Sundays' slideshow to Pastor Trudy by 5 pm Wednesday, August 12. Thank you!
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St. Andrew Food Distribution |
Thank you to all who donated food and volunteered at the St. Andrew food distribution last weekend. Along with the generosity of other groups, GLC was able to fill more than 250 bags to help meet the needs in West Chicago. We're continuing to explore all the ways we can help support this exceedingly growing need. #generouslifeinChrist |
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Do you follow GLC on Instagram? You've probably wondered where we've been! Due to some technical issues...we've had to create a NEW page. Come follow us @genevalutheranchurch. Hope to see you there!
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Church Office Hours: a staggered staff schedule has been created to cover our office hours Monday-Friday, 9 am-3 pm. Please feel free to call our main line 630-232-0165 to talk with a staff member. Or, if you need to come to the church, ring the buzzer and we'll meet you at the door.
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Salvation Army Tri-City Corps Food Drive
Saturday, August 15
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Because of the tremendous demand this year, the food pantry at The Salvation Army Tri-City Corps is in desperate need to refill its supplies! A food drive will be held on Saturday, August 15, at its location at 1710 S. 7th Avenue in St. Charles from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Please consider donating from the list of items below. For more information contact Lt. Dena by phone 630-377-2769 or email dena.smith@usc.salvationarmy.org.
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- School administrators and teachers/students navigating the safe opening of school.
- Families to heal physically, mentally, and spiritually.
- Our government to make logical decisions to help us all.
- Our police.
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- People to listen to and respect each other's opinions.
- All affected by the Corona virus.
- Marian Morrison recovering at Greenfields.
- Bob Viscomi and Aaron Sinta, friends of the Kanzler family.
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Please email Amy Steenson or call (630) 232-0165 if you would like to add a name to the prayer list. Submitted names will remain on the prayer list for two weeks.
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This is a confidential telephone network ministry that intercedes on behalf of those in need by lifting up specific requests, concerns, and emergency situations. To request prayer, please call Sally Harmon (630) 377-0021. |
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In-person Worship in August! |
The live stream will continue, but we are also committed to trying new things and learning as we continue to live into the realities of the pandemic. It became clear in July that the vast majority of the congregation is not interested in coming back in larger groups, so we are offering smaller group options and some outdoor options as well. Remember, socially-distanced visits can also be arranged just let Pastor Trudy know.
Sunday, August 9 @10:15 am
Especially for our families: Blessing of the Backpacks, Students, Families and Teachers on the front lawn!
Wednesday, August 12 or August 19 @ 11 am
For those over 65: Small Group Worship with Communion in the Sanctuary (10-15 people) Let Julie know which you'd like to attend or if you have no preference.
Wednesday, August 12 or August 19 @ 7 pm
For other adults: Small Group Worship with Communion in the Sanctuary (10-15 people.)
Let Julie know which you'd like to attend or if you have no preference.
Sunday, August 23 @ 9 am
Worship in the Sanctuary (up to 30 people). Please email Julie to sign up. The service will also be livestreamed on YouTube.
Sunday, August 23 @ 10:15 am
Brief communion service on the front lawn.
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Midweek Meditation
Wednesday, August 12 @ 7:00 pm
Bible Study
Thursday, August 13 @ 9:30 am
We'll look back at Sunday and ahead to next Sunday's reading. Click on ZOOM to join.
Northern Illinois Food Bank
Tuesday, August 25 @ 9-11 am
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VBCampers enjoyed a tie-dye event on the front lawn. Here Mae inspects her design. It turned out so cool—we totally dig it!
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Barb and Steve DeReus celebrate 50 years!
Happy Anniversary!
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Congratulations to proud parents, Bill & Kirsten Pascoli on the birth of their daughter, Charlotte “Charlie” Louise on June 19th.
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If you have a picture(s) that you'd like to share of how you are living your #generouslifeinChrist, please send to Margo. Thank you!
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