GLC - - - Connects!
September 2, 2021
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QUICK GLANCE AT THE CALENDAR |
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Bible Study—Chapel
Thursdays @ 9:30 am
Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast—Lawn
Saturday, September 11 @ 8 am
Rally Day—GLC
Sunday, September 12 @ 9 am
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Lazarus House—St. Charles
Sunday, September 12
High School Youth Group—Youth Room
Sunday, September 19 @ 10:15 am
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HURRICANE IDA RELIEF
Through your giving to GLC, your gifts are already at work providing hurricane relief through Lutheran Disaster Response. You can also give gifts directly to Lutheran Disaster Response.
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Worship Schedule
All Services in the Sanctuary
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Saturdays @ 5:00 pm
Sundays @ 10:30 am
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Want to Watch Worship Online?
Simply click the button below to access GLC's YouTube channel, the worship folder, and weekly study journal.
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Pastor Trudy's
Weekend Message
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My Very Heart
by Sarah Are
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Faces of Faith this week: Philemon
This week we will hear an entire book of the Bible, a complete letter from the Apostle Paul to his friend Philemon. Don't worry, it's not even as long as the reading we had earlier this summer from Judges! It is an open-hearted appeal from Paul on behalf of Philemon's former servant who has run away and is now returning home. He asks Philemon to go beyond the norms of their culture and welcome him as a brother. Where is Christ calling us to go beyond norms to welcome one another in Christ?
Gracious God, You have broken barriers in sending Your Son to extend the welcome and love to all. Empower us in our faith; first to notice barriers between us and others and then to see the ways You lead us through and around them to proclaim Your love. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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WONDERING...
Real questions from real people to learn more about faith
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I haven't been to in-person church in a while, what can I expect? In many ways, it may not feel different at all, but here are a couple of notable differences: everyone is wearing masks except for leaders when they are in the front, communion is served as self-contained elements (bread and grape juice in a package), and, perhaps most notably, there are A LOT of new folks. As we have at many times throughout our ministry together, we are asking the important questions about who we are now, but there is plenty of Gospel sharing ministry to be done in the meantime!
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Sunday School Starts September 19! |
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We're gearing up for in-person Sunday School for children ages 3 years - 5th grade! If you're planning on having your child participate during this programming season we'd like to ask you to register your child (you only have to register once!). This way, we can plan for volunteers and supplies accordingly. Thank you!
Questions? Contact Michelle Lata, Coordinator of Children and Family Ministries
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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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RALLY DAY
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
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- 9:00 Meal Pack
- 10:30 Worship
- 11:15 Special Congregation Meeting
- 11:30 Tailgate
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We're kicking off the fall program year with our traditional RALLY DAY! We'll start in Fellowship Hall at 9 am to pack 1,000 Easy Eats meal kits, worship at 10:30 and bless the kits that will go out to area food pantries, gather right after worship for the special meeting of the congregation, and tailgate at 11:30 out front with Reams hot dogs on the griddle, a flag football game (officiated by Chris Diemand) and a giant inflatable slide on the front lawn! Wear your jersey and let's cheer each other on in living out our generous life in Christ! Hope to see you there!
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Special Meeting of the Congregation
Sunday, September 12 - following 10:30 am worship service (Rally Day)
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'As you excel in all things...excel also in generosity'
2 Corinthians 8:6
The Geneva Lutheran Congregational Council recommends that the congregation vote to distribute $75,000 from the operating budget to several organizations in the area. We've compiled a FAQ's page that provides specific information about this distribution to help inform your voting decision. #generouslifeinChrist
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St. Andrew Lutheran Church would like to thank you for your donation of $1,780.00 to our Emergency Food Fund (rice and beans). 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.
Without givers like you, our church can't have an impact or influence in our community. Together, we can make a difference.
Sincerely, Rev. Josh Ebener, pastor
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- For the family of Eric Pape following his death
- Larry Runestad, the father of Chris Runestad
- For children, families, teachers, staff, and administrators as school resumes
- For those preparing for college or empty nests
- For the people who continue to share the message of Jesus' love with us
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- For our council and finance team as they prepare the budget for next year
- For each of us as we try to understand what God is calling us to do
- For hospitality in welcoming the stirring of God's work in us
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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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#LAUGHINGOUTLOUD High School leaders Jeff and Lisa Cameron hang out with our Youth at Wheeler Park! #generouslifeinChrist
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BELONGING to each other in the body of Christ! Our high schoolers gathered for our first youth event of the programming season!
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CONGRATULATIONS! 14 years ago on August 27, Pastor Trudy was ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament in the ELCA! #generouslifeinChrist
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HANDLE WITH CARE! Don Story stays busy unloading precious PEACH cargo to be distributed at the St. Andrew food pick up. #generouslifeinChrist
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Send pictures of how you are living your #generouslifeinChrist to Margo. Thank you!
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