GLC - - - Connects!
December 9, 2021
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Gather Us In by Lisle Gwynn Garrity
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QUICK GLANCE AT THE CALENDAR |
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St. Andrew Distribution—West Chicago
Friday, December 10 @ 12-3 pm
Northern Illinois Food Bank—Geneva
Tuesday, December 14 @ 9-11:30 am
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NO Quilters
December 15, 22, 29
Monday, December 20 @ 8 pm
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WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND |
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WATCH AMBER KALINA'S ORDINATION!
Her ordination will be held at Calvary Lutheran Church in Perham, Minnesota on Saturday, December 11 at 3 pm. Can't make the trip? Use these links to watch the livestream on YouTube or Facebook (If connection gets lost during the service, search Calvary Perham in YouTube or Facebook to see if the church posts new links)
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HEARING LOOP TRAINING
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12 @ 11:30 am
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Come to the Sanctuary for training to learn about the options available for tapping into the hearing loop system. Visit ThunderHearing.com for more information.
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WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Saturday Worship @ 5 pm
Sunday Worship @ 9* & 10:30 am
*LIVESTREAMED
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Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
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Sunday morning:
- 10:00 Stuff You Missed in Sunday School—Room 213
- 10:15 Sunday School—3 yrs. to 5th grade
- 10:15 High School Youth Group—Youth Room
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Pastor Wende's Weekend Message |
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A HOME FOR ALL Last week we heard about John the Baptist’s birth. Now he’s all grown-up and preaching! After he calls them (and us) a brood of vipers, he preaches some good news. Bet you can’t wait to hear... what your call might be?!
Powerful God of justice, give us hope. And send Your Spirit to give us strength to truly share what we have. Amen
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Want to Watch Worship Online?
Simply click the button below to access GLC's YouTube channel and the worship folder.
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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!
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How you can help our ministry partners this season! #generouslifeinChrist
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St. Andrew Food Distribution Donate toothbrushes, dental floss, and big or little tubes of toothpaste (the ones from your dentist!). Drop them in the bin in the Narthex by January 16.
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Lazarus House Sign up to donate specific clothing items on SignUp Genius and drop them in the bin in the Narthex.
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Thank you! We have received your very generous donation in the amount of $20,000.00. Please convey our appreciation to your Board of Directors and congregants for choosing to support Mutual Ground....What an amazing gift that will help us more than you know. Thank you all so much.
Michelle Meyer, Executive Director
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GRIEF SERIES
Wednesdays in January
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Don't grieve alone! Plan to attend a four week series with others on the same path. Naomi Hroncich, Advanced Bereavement Specialist, will lead a four week series focusing on various aspects of grief. January 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 10:00 am in the chapel. Open to members and friends! Questions? Call Carol Wurtz @ 815-994-8140. Please register with Lisa Kanzler.
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So many people came to watch the re-enactment of our Savior's birth and enjoy the hot chocolate and cookies—all 1,000 cookies were gone in the first two hours! Enjoy this video of our Live Nativity event! Thanks to all the behind-the-scenes and out-front GLCers who made this night special for all who attended!
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Watch this video with the sound ON! |
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WONDERING...
Real questions from real people to learn more about faith
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When was John the Baptist born? The best we can do with actual birth dates for John, and Jesus for that matter, is to narrow it down to rough times of the year. Maybe the most shocking thing to learn is that Jesus was not likely born in the winter at all, since shepherds would not have been in fields at that time. Late spring or summer for Jesus and a few months before that for John. There are many reasons for celebrating when we do and how we do, but sometimes it is helpful to remember the 'why' we do! Whenever we are able to set aside some time to ponder our faith and to get a little quiet, it is a faithful thing.
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Would you like to add the name of a loved one or a concern to the prayer list or to GLC's confidential prayer chain? Please visit Request Prayer. |
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High schoolers purchased gifts for two senior citizens at Greencastle (Aurora) through Radical Love's Adopt a Senior for Christmas program. Gift cards for the staff at Greencastle were also purchased. Turns out this group is full of power shoppers!
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Colton Maddux joined us through the waters of Baptism last Saturday afternoon. Congratulations to parents Michael and Nicole Kloss! |
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Thanks to our Chrismon Crew Damon, Lisa, Cathy, and Judy who decorated the trees on Sunday. |
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Last minute clean up after the 10:30 Worship service and before the start of Steeple Walk. Thanks, Dave! |
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Send pictures of how you are living your #generouslifeinChrist to Margo. Thank you!
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