GLC - - - Connects!
October 21, 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
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Rite of Confirmation
Sunday, October 24 @ 10:30 am
Guy's Group—Gammon Coach House
Monday, October 25 @ 8 pm
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Okay... so we forgot to announce the winners of the GLC by the Numbers contest at the annual meeting. Pastor Trudy was thinking about other things, Julie had the Graham's gift cards in her purse, and Margo should've sent a text to remind them both, but thought, "No, they'll remember!" And so here we are...
We would now like to congratulate the winners of the Graham's gift cards!
- Jeff Cameron
- Ellen Braun
- Leslie Opdyke
- Tara Burghart
Thanks to all who participated in the contest! We enjoyed hearing from you!
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What some people had to say about GLC by the Numbers:
- My favorite stat is the 500 notes written. Everyone loves getting a hand-written note and that's a lot of notes!
- It was full of so many numbers that affected so many individuals. Amazing to see how much outreach was done in such uncertain times!
- My favorite line was '365 days of shared laughter'. If there was ever a time it was needed, it certainly has been this last year and a half!
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You're going to want to watch this video! |
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St. Andrew Lutheran Church |
Mission Impact Update:
Geneva Lutheran Church has partnered with St. Andrew Lutheran Church in West Chicago by donating $4,000 to help with their Emergency Food Fund. Since May of 2020, countless volunteers have packed rice and beans and prepped on Fridays in addition to an additional $10,000+ in directed donations from the congregation over that time period. This partnership has been especially meaningful in this time.
How you can join the mission:
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Volunteer to help with food packing on Fridays. Contact: Julie Slifka
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Thank you for your donation to our Emergency Food Fund. We're honored you would bless us with your generosity. Donations like yours make a big difference in the work our church is doing in the community.
Sincerely, Rev. Josh Ebener, Pastor
St. Andrew Lutheran Church
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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*
*BOTH SERVICES LIVESTREAMED
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What's happening at 10:15 am this Sunday:
- Sunday School— 3 yrs. to 5th grade
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Stuff You Missed in Sunday School (Room 113 this week only)—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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Confirmation Sunday! We will welcome 16 students through affirmation of Baptism this weekend. It is a powerful reminder of the promises we are living into each hour, day, week, etc. The promises are divided between the things that feed us and the ways in which we are challenged to respond. The challenges are abundant, so we will need each other...and our confirmation students. It's all hands on deck for this work of proclamation!
Almighty God, thank You for our confirmation families and for a congregation that welcomes their energy, insights and needs. Together we get glimpses of Your kingdom. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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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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Why do we do 'confirmation' or 'affirmation of baptism'? It is always good to be reminded of what this walk of faith is all about and there are certain times when we dive a little deeper and are more intentional in our preparation and our awareness. Beginning middle school (when confirmation begins) and beginning high school (when they affirm the promises of baptism for themselves) are two moments when the church has a long history of coming alongside families and students as they learn how to ask different questions and claim responsibility for finding the answers. Every time we adults watch students reach milestones, we can affirm them for ourselves again.
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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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Can we just say we love this picture of Rick Tornberg?! He's been painting GLC's bathrooms on the weekends in October and has two more to do! #generouslifeinChrist
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Another meeting of the Page Turners in the books! Come to the next book club on November 15 to discuss
The Vanishing by Jayne Ann Krentz. All are welcome!
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It's hard to tell if ushers Mike Slifka and Chris Diemand are smiling when they were requested to have their picture taken, but we think they are! #generouslifeinChrist |
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Send pictures of how you are living your #generouslifeinChrist to Margo. Thank you!
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