Where were you in 2012? Pastor Trudy began HERE at GLC on February 15, 2012! We'll celebrate our 10 years together at all three worship services this weekend February 12 and 13. During the service we'll have a special presentation along with congregational participation. Come celebrate Pastor Trudy! Let's show her how much we value our partnership in ministry. There will be a box in the Narthex for cards.
Blessings and woes! It may feel like Jesus is picking a fight here. He blesses the poor and speaks woes to the rich. He blesses the hungry and speaks woes to those who are full. Are you getting the idea? Either you are hungry or Jesus speaks woes to you. This doesn't feel like an equation I want to be on either side of and yet...Jesus speaks truth and an invitation. This is what we will explore together this weekend.
God, as we live into the blessings and woes of being human, help us to see that You are right there in the middle of the equation and we are called to move to You. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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Blood of Christ shed for you." Pastor Trudy and Carla Moellendorf serve our students their first communion.
Back row: Pastor Trudy, Luke, Emily, Rowan and Peyton
Front row: Elena, Zoe, and Gunnar Fun Fact: each of these students were baptized by PT when they were younger!
WONDERING...
Real questions from real people to learn more about faith
What are God's views on aggression and how does He want us to keep things peaceful? This question was asked by a student confirmed last October. The answer is...it depends. Which is part of the problem. Sometimes the road to peace requires naming difficult things; things like injustice and inequality. When we start to talk about these things, all kinds of feelings are stirred, including anger. We only need to look as far as Jesus' words in the Gospel this week, which can be so comforting to us in difficult times, but may stir us in other times. Our best measure is to continue to hold our lives up to Jesus' words and actions. When I do this, I find myselfchallenged to continue to grow!
LEARNING
We'll explore the parts of worship: Gather, Word, Meal, Sending, and Music. Join on ZOOMThursdays at 7 pm (If needed: Meeting ID: 833 0411 7812, Passcode: 385697) or watch on YouTubeany time later! Last two classes: February 10 & 17.
SERVING
We're putting together a group to pack meals at FMSC's facility in Aurora. Contact Martha Sobieby February 23, if you are interested in serving. Learn more about Feed My Starving Children.
GROUPS
Hang out with other guys for conversation and camaraderie! The Guy's Group meets the 4th Monday of the month at local watering holes. Next meeting @ Third Street Station. Got questions? Contact
Lent is a great time for a small group! Let Pastor Trudy or Michelle Lataknow if you'd like to be part of a group discussing 'Everything Happens for a Reason; and other lies I've loved' by Kate Bowler or if you have another book/podcast or idea that you'd like to share with others.
WE LIFT UP IN PRAYER
Teachers, parents, school boards, students
General weariness
People facing transitions
Mental Health
All those waiting for answers
Gratitude for sunshine
Gratitude for people who come alongside
Gratitude for the staff and lay leadership at GLC
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 visitRequest Prayer.
GLC FACES OF FAITH
We were so grateful the snowfall subsided so we could safely travel to Feed My Starving Children so our Confirmation students could serve!
#generouslifeinChrist
We think winter is our angel's favorite time of year! How can it not be? #snowangel
Send pictures of how you are living your #generouslifeinChrist to Margo. Thank you!
