GLC - - - Connects!
November 4, 2021
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QUICK GLANCE AT THE CALENDAR |
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Bible Study—Chapel
Thursday @ 9:30 am
St. Andrew Food Packing
Fridays @ 12-3 pm
Confirmation Fall Party & Parent Happy Hour
Friday, November 12 @ 6 pm
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Advent Family Re-gathering—Fellowship Hall
Sunday, November 14 @ 3-5 pm
Book Club—Youth Room
Monday, November 15 @ 6 pm
Discover GLC: Path to Membership—Old Towne, Geneva
Sunday, November 21 @ 3 pm
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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
& RACE SUNDAY MORNING!
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There's a race in downtown Geneva THIS SUNDAY! You will be able to access the parking lot and handicapped parking/circle from 2nd Street. Please allow extra time!
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WONDERING...
Real questions from real people to learn more about faith
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If I pass by someone who is asking for money or food, does that mean I'm not generous? This question got more real when I got a text that there was someone standing outside of the church last Sunday asking for money. We went out to see if there was a need we could meet and my heart was warmed to see that he was eating Sunday school snacks and had a juice box to drink. Actually figuring out what would be helpful that we could actually provide was a little more complicated. In these situations I feel unequipped! That's why our partnerships with local organizations are so important. As for personal actions, whether you give or walk by; it starts with some heart work. Why do I want to give and what am I willing to give? What role does guilt play? What is faithful for me? I know plenty of people who channel all of their support to organizations and don't give individual gifts. Others keep dollar bills or bags with a few basic supplies at the ready to give. One act of generosity often opens up possibilities for many more.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND |
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Worship Schedule
All services held in the Sanctuary
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Saturday Worship @ 5 pm
Sunday Worship @ 9* & 10:30 am
*LIVESTREAMED
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10:15 am this Sunday:
- High School Youth—Youth Room
- Sunday School— 3 yrs. to 5th grade
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Stuff You Missed in Sunday School—Room 213 Learn more...
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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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Pastor Trudy's Weekend Message |
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We will be celebrating the festival of All Saints this weekend (All Saints Day is November 1). We take time to remember all the saints who have gone before us and have taught us about Christ's love, with special commendations for those who have died in the past year. In our Lutheran understanding of saints, it is not about living a flawless life but about celebrating the work that Jesus has done that we can't do for ourselves, the gift of salvation. We will bring that understanding to our scripture which appears to have a person who gets it right and some who get it wrong. I wonder what we might find if we disregard our human labels and lean into Jesus' gift.
Good and gracious God, You sent Jesus to accompany us and to set an example of faithfulness. Our work is to trust and live into and out of that gift. Help! In Jesus' name, Amen.
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Nursery Hour - Room 207
During the 9:00 and 10:30 services
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Sure looks like a fun time! Leif Abrahamson enjoys his time in the Nursery on Sunday morning while his parents and newborn baby brother participate in Worship. Our nursery is staffed by loving and experienced childcare professionals! Bring your 1-3 year-olds to the Nursery in Room 207 during the 9:00 or 10:30 am worship service. It's a win-win!
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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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We are excited to have families gathering again to usher in the season of longing by connecting in fellowship and service. Learn more and RSVP!
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Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center |
Mission Impact Update:
LOMC is an outdoor sanctuary and resource for churches and organizations throughout Illinois. Every summer we take students to LOMC for confirmation camp, but LOMC is a year-round ministry! You can go for some time away with family and friends or volunteer to keep trails clear and buildings up to date. It's relatively close— just over an hour away! Geneva Lutheran gifted LOMC $13,000—they plan to use these funds to upgrade their dining hall and water heaters.
How you can join the mission:
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Check out LOMC.org for volunteer opportunities and more ways to support their mission.
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Have you been attending GLC for a while and want to know more? Come discover more about GLC! We will gather at Old Towne (Geneva) to have conversation and fellowship and to share more about how we can live into generous lives together. Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages provided. RSVP to Julie Slifka.
For those who prefer a meeting at church, keep following along in the enewsletter—we plan to set more dates soon.
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The Steeple Walk is Back!
Sunday, December 5, 2-4:30 pm
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Take this opportunity to get tickets to see four 20 minute holiday musical performances in some of Geneva’s most beautiful downtown churches situated within a short walking distance of each other.
This year, performers include: Tessera Winds, Potts & Pans Steel Band, John Ivan -- Classical Guitarist, and a String Quartet from Batavia High School.
Tickets are S15.00 and will be available to GLC members during the week of November 7-14. As seats are limited, please contact Amy Steenson or call the church office (630) 232-0165 to secure your tickets early. After Nov. 15, tickets will be sold through the Geneva Chamber of Commerce and the City Office and open to the community. Act now to kick off the holiday season enjoying the arts and architecture in our beautiful town!
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Undecorate the Christmas Tree!
November 7-December 5
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Help us Undecorate our Christmas tree by taking a tag off the tree in the Narthex and purchasing a gift card for Salvation Army gift drive! This program provides Fox Valley community children, ages 10-16 years, with gift cards to make their holidays brighter. Salvation Army has requested gift cards in $25 increments. Return your gift card to church by Sunday, December 5. For questions contact Vilia Gaikis, 630-862-4451, Kristen Schauer 630-293-4976 or Brigette Dawson Thank you!
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Dear Friends at GLC,
Thank you so much for sharing in our excitement for Nels' arrival! We are so appreciative of your prayers, well wishes, the prayer shawl and coordination of the meal train! We feel so loved and supported! Can't wait to officially welcome Nels to the community through the Sacrament of Baptism in the next year!
Much Love,
Emily, Matt, Leif & Nels Abrahamson
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We surround with our prayers the family of Judy Strubler who died on Friday, October 29. Her funeral and luncheon will be held at GLC on Sunday, November 21, 1:00 pm |
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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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It was Reformation Day and also Halloween! Pastor Wende dressed as herself, but LJ Lata dressed as PW's spirit animal, the giraffe! |
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Sunday School Camp Day with costumes, games, and treats! Thank you to our high schoolers who helped facilitate the morning's activities! #generouslifeinChrist |
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Send pictures of how you are living your #generouslifeinChrist to Margo. Thank you!
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