GLC - - - Connects!
October 28, 2021
QUICK GLANCE AT THE CALENDAR
Bible Study—Chapel
Thursdays @ 9:30 am
Contact: Pastor Trudy

St. Andrew Food Packing
Fridays @ 12-3 pm
Contact: Julie Slifka
Confirmation Fall Party & Parent Happy Hour
Friday, November 12 @ 6 pm
Contact: Julie Slifka

Advent Family Re-gathering—Fellowship Hall
Sunday, November 14 @ 3-5 pm
Contact: Michelle Lata
WONDERING...
Real questions from real people to learn more about faith
October 31st is THE day the Reformation began...WHY??? 
Though there is a history of celebrations of the dead among the ancient Celts and Druids in the autumn, that wasn't the reason Martin Luther chose October 31 to nail his objections to current church practices (the 95 Theses) to the church door. It was because an even bigger celebration was happening the next day...All Saints Day. The church would be packed with people coming to remember those who had died and many of them were probably concerned about what happened to their loved ones after they died. Would they be in purgatory or hell? Martin Luther wanted to proclaim a message of being saved by faith in Christ, a message that Christians universally agree on today.
MISSION PARTNER FOCUS
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Mutual Ground
Mission Impact Update: 

Mutual Ground is an organization devoted to providing resources and support for those who experience violence and abuse in their homes. The pandemic confined many families to their homes while loss of jobs and social interactions added stress leading to an increased need. Geneva Lutheran gifted them $20,000 for this essential work in our community. 

Check out their website for volunteer opportunities and more ways to support their mission.
WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND
Worship Schedule
All services held in the Sanctuary
Saturday Worship @ 5 pm
Sunday Worship @ 9* & 10:30 am
*LIVESTREAMED
10:15 am this Sunday:
  • Sunday School— 3 yrs. to 5th grade
  • Stuff You Missed in Sunday School—New Location: Room 213 Learn more...
Want to Watch Worship Online?
Simply click the button below to access GLC's YouTube channel and the worship folder.
Pastor Wende's Weekend Message
A long time ago I had a poster in my office with these words. This kind of truth seems difficult. I’m not sure then that I want truth.  Jesus tells his followers (and us!) “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples. And you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”
What is this truth that Jesus speaks of? 
How might truth bring you freedom? 
 
God of every age and generation, Pour out Your Holy Spirit on Your faithful people.
Keep them steadfast in Your grace and truth. Amen
GLC Kids and Families
Sunday School @ 10:15
Finger painting in Sunday School? You know it! Our 3 & 4-year-old children learned about Bartimaeus and Jesus's healing and did a painting of 'all the things my eyes can see'!

Hope to see your kiddos in Sunday School!
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! 
We are excited to have families gathering again to usher in the season of longing by connecting in fellowship and service. Click to learn more and to RSVP!
And the winners are...
We announced the winners of the GLC By the Numbers contest in last week's e-news. And this week we thought it'd be nice to put faces with names!
Tara Burghart
Jeff Cameron
Leslie Opdyke
Ellen Braun

We lift up in prayer
We surround with our prayers the family of Craig Desens on the death of his father, Rev. Merwin Desens, on Friday, October 22 in Overland Park, Kansas.
  • The family of Randy Ehlers
  • Mary Beth, Kim McKenna's cousin
  • Judy Strubler
  • John Svach, Faith Sax's father
  • Elizabeth McGowan, Helen Meints' daughter
  • Jamie Lunt, Ande Masoncup's cousin
  • Our ministry partners
  • The people who continue to share the message of Jesus' love with us
  • Hospitality in welcoming the stirring of God's work in us
  • Each of us as we try to understand what God is calling us to do
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.
GLC FACES OF FAITH
Big brother Leif checks on baby brother Nels who was born on October 14. Congratulations to proud parents Matt and Emily Abrahamson on the birth of their second son!
Yes, it was a BIG class! Congratulations to our 16 Confirmands and their families! #generouslifeinChrist
Send pictures of how you are living your #generouslifeinChrist to Margo. Thank you!