GLC - - - Connects!
October 14, 2021
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QUICK GLANCE AT THE CALENDAR |
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Bible Study—Chapel
Thursdays @ 9:30 am
St. Andrew Food Packing
Fridays @ 12-3 pm
Annual Meeting—Fellowship Hall
Sunday, October 17 after 10:30 worship
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Book Club—Fellowship Hall
Monday, October 18 @ 6 pm
Confirmation Class—Fellowship Hall
Wednesday, October 20 @ 5:45 pm
Guy's Group—Gammon Coach House
Monday, October 25 @ 8 pm
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and ENTER THE CONTEST!
You might win a gift card to Grahams!
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Have you had a chance to read our annual report yet? When you do, you'll see that we've changed it up this year! It's filled with all the important stuff, but we've had a little (or a lot) of FUN in the way it's presented. And, after you read the report, you'll also want to enter the contest to win a Graham's gift card!
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Here's how the CONTEST works:
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Read the Annual Report (GLC by the Numbers)
- Choose a favorite fact—How many pounds of rice & beans were packed? Or, choose a favorite page or part of the report.
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Email Margo by Thurs, Oct. 14 with your answer.
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Winner(s?) will be announced at the Annual Meeting. We'll draw from the entries we receive to select at least one winner of a GRAHAMS gift card! You do not need to be present to win.
- Have FUN!
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Come to the Annual Meeting
Sunday, October 17 after 10:30 Worship
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In preparation for our annual meeting, we have created a webpage where you can review the GLC Constitution, By Law changes, and a Continuing Resolution that adopts a GLC Endowment Fund. Link to webpage
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Mission Impact Update:
Geneva Lutheran Church partnered with Lazarus House (a ministry serving people experiencing homelessness with emergency housing, meals and many other resources) by donating $1,000 to help organize their clothes closet and $10,000 to use in the area of highest need.
How you can join the mission:
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Volunteer to help organize the clothes closet. Contact: Mary Klein
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Volunteer to help prepare monthly meals (2nd Sunday). Contact: Mitzi Pearson
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What an amazing gift you have given Lazarus House and the guests we serve. The clothes closet will really make a difference. You are a blessing.
Julie Purcell, Executive Director
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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
*also livestreamed
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What's happening at 10:15 am this Sunday:
- Sunday School— 3 yrs. to 5th grade
- High School Youth Group
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Stuff You Missed in Sunday School—High School and Adults Learn more...
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Worship Assistants Would you like to serve as a Reader or Communion assistant? If interested, please contact Julie Slifka.
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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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When a friend shares the worst news...a diagnosis, the end of their relationship, a struggle with addiction, etc., we don't usually know what to say, but come around to something like..."I'll be there, whatever you need." We never know what it will actually take to do it. When Jesus' disciples hear (again) what will happen to him in Jerusalem it becomes clear that they are just like us...they don't understand what it will take to be there, whatever he needs.
Gracious God, we are bold in our desire to be there for others—especially in the difficult times. In Your son, You show us one that doesn't just accompany us, but leads the way. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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Last week, our Sunday Schoolers attempted to go through the 'eye of a needle' while carrying a backpack of 'treasures.' Not easily done, but with God all things are possible!
Hope to see your kids this Sunday!
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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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GUY'S GROUP
Monday, October 25 @ 8 pm
Gammon Coach House
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The Guy's Group meets the 4th Monday of the month at local watering holes to connect over conversation & laughs with guys of all ages. Come to the next meeting at Gammon Coach House!
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WONDERING...
Real questions from real people to learn more about faith
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What are the most faithful ways to 'be there' for someone having a hard time? The most important thing I've found is to actually 'be' there. To sit with someone and let them talk without trying to offer solutions. And often I pray the same way, with words like, 'God, we are having a hard time right now.' Or 'God we don't know what to ask for.' That's just being human. Then I think about the path that Jesus walked and know that even if I don't know what to do or ask for, or how to navigate this hard time, He will. That is the assurance that I land on.
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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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Congratulations to proud parents Ty & Tiffany Thompson on the birth of their son William Robert born on October 5! |
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A waving Adelaide Jean, joined us through the waters of baptism on October 10. Congratulations to parents Joel & Kaitlin Meno! |
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Milo Walter celebrated his baptism on October 10 with a little splashing in the water! Congratulations to parents Matthew & Bailey Metropulos! |
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Send pictures of how you are living your #generouslifeinChrist to Margo. Thank you!
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