Weekly Messenger - October 1, 2021 |
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Making and nurturing disciples of Jesus Christ to serve the community and the world |
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Where do they get inspiration?
In a letter to Timothy, the author says " All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness' (2 Timothy 3:16 NRSV). It's good to know that Scripture is inspired by God, but where do the pastors get inspiration to select passages, create series and write sermons?
I like to think it's from the same place the authors of Scripture were inspired, from God. I - along with Pastors Lisa and Mary Gay- find God providing inspiration from our own devotional and prayer life. We also sense God moving in various art ... Read the rest of Rob's Message here.
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Sunday Worship Services
October 3, 2021
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Join us for our Worship Services
Indoor worship service in our sanctuary at 9:00 am.
Our service will be livestreamed!
The service will be posted later on Facebook.
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Sunday is a World Communion Sunday, if you’d like to share in communion during our broadcast, we recommend the following:
- Make space sacred by lighting a candle, setting up a cross, etc.
- Prepare elements use any form of bread or cracker, fruit of the vine (juice, wine) or water is acceptable.
- Invite your household to partake with you.
Blessed communion elements are available from the church office if you’d like to partake using elements form the church.
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YOUTH GROUP
Upcoming Events
All Events are combined Junior / Senior High unless otherwise noted.
Oct. 8: Tailgate Event for Batavia / Geneva Football game, Families welcome – 4:30 pm- ?? –
Senior Pastor Parsonage
Oct. 24: Escape Room – Time TBD – iPanic Escape Room St. Charles
Oct. 30 or 31: Rake and Run in Halloween costume - Times TBD
Nov. TBD: Hesed House assistance—Possible multiple dates based on Jr and Sr High requirements
Dec. 11: Cookie Decorating Contest – Time TBD – UMCG Youth/Gathering Room. We will supply the basic ingredients, you supply the creativity
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EVENTS AND SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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It’s Important to Wear Your Name Badge
Putting on your name badge is NOT about you, but a service to others.
- It is one way to say, “We expect God to send us guests, and we want to be ready for them.”
- It helps members know one another by name.
- When people know each other’s names, the rules change.
- Be of service to our guests and to one another by wearing your name badge every Sunday.
Don’t have a name badge or need a new one? Send your name badge requests to [email protected] or simply contact the office at 630-232-7120. Please specify if you would prefer magnet or clip. When ready, your name badge can be picked up at the Welcome Desk.
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VOLUNTEER FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUILD DAY IN BATAVIA ON OCTOBER 16!
Pastor Lisa is coordinating a build day with volunteers from UMCG at the Habitat for Humanity Homes that are currently being built in Batavia. There are a limited number of openings. Contact Pastor Lisa if you are interested in participating and click on this link for more information and registration information. |
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SALVATION ARMY FOOD PANTRY NEEDS FOR OCTOBER |
- Coffee & Tea
- Canned Peaches & Pineapple
- Sweetened Cereal such as Trix, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, & Fruit Loops)
- Hand Soap
Please deposit your donations beneath the coat racks in the Atrium.
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PASTORAL CARE
If you or someone you know is in the hospital and would like a visit or phone call from one of our pastors, please phone the church at 630-232-7120. On weekends, please call one of them on their cell numbers. Hospitals no longer make that call for you due to HIPAA privacy laws. We want to see you and pray with you before, during and after your stay or your loved one's stay if you would like that.
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CHURCH CLEANOUT ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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CLEANOUT REQUESTED BY TRUSTEES
In anticipation of the upcoming painting and flooring project, the Trustees are asking all of the “owners” of spaces in the Church (offices, classrooms, closets, gathering rooms, etc.) to use red tags to identify those items which should be disposed of and white tags for those items which should be recycled. The tags are available on the long table inside of the Church office. The Creation Care Team had made a list of known recyclables and is on the counter in the office.
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We ask that the tagging be completed by October 9.
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We also ask that anyone available on Saturday, October 16 starting at 9 AM come to the Church to help carry the red-tagged items to a large dumpster which will be in the parking lot adjacent to the west side of the Church. There will be items large and small, heavy and light, so there will be something for everyone
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WE HAVE MANY ITEMS TO GIVE AWAY! |
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FREE: We have approximately14 8-foot tables and 12 6-foot tables to give away. The tables are brown or tan. Please contact Cindy Caliendo at 630-624-5899 or [email protected] by Wednesday, October 6 if you would like one or more of the tables. The tables are big and heavy. You will need to provide the labor to move them out of the church. The tables need to be picked up by Sunday, October 10.
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We also have VHS tapes, computers, monitors and chairs to give away.
Priority will be give to church ministries, groups or committees that request these items. Items need to be removed from the church prior to October 16.
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Natural Remedies for Garden Pests
I have been gardening for quite a while now, and always find that insects pose one of the biggest challenges in the garden, whether they are aphids, Japanese beetles, cucumber beetles, ear wigs or other nameless critters.
Over the years I have come to rely on two bug remedies that don’t harm the earth, but which are quite effective. Aphids can often be sluiced away by a stream of water from a watering can. It may take several tries, but it does repel them. A leaf or stem with aphid clusters can be plucked off and stomped on—no one said it was easy to be a gardener!
My other go-to remedy is diatomaceous earth. It’s a fine powder made of the crushed, fossilized shells of tiny sea creatures called diatoms, and is available at local garden centers. If a plant is being chewed and nibbled on, a light powdering of diatomaceous earth can stop bugs in their tracks. It may need to be re-applied if it rains.
This spring I planted a pollinator garden with native plants and have noticed something interesting—there are plenty of insects, but most belong on the plant where they live, and nothing seems to gain an upper hand. So the natives have been thriving even through spells of heat and drought and have not been attacked by insects. Another great reason to include natives in our gardens.
And, a pesticide-free garden welcomes beautiful creatures such as this red-spotted purple butterfly. It’s a win-win! ~Fran Manos, Creation Care Team
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Each Wednesday our Rev. Mary Gay McKinney posts a devotional message to our Facebook Page at 12 pm. They are also available on our Website.
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Check out our UMCG Friday Music Feature at 12pm on Facebook! |
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NEWS FROM THE UMC COMMUNITY |
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The NIC weekly eNews is here.
The NIC September Reporter is available here.
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SUBMIT YOUR INFORMATION FOR ENEWS AND MESSENGER |
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Submit information each week by Wednesday at 12pm for inclusion in Bulletin Announcements or the Weekly Messenger. Please use the submission form. This form can also be found on the sign-ups page on our website. You may also send them to [email protected]. Information sent to this email goes to Carolyn, Debbie, and Lorie.
If you would like a thank-you included in the Weekly Messenger, we need you to request that it be shared here. Anyone sharing a thank-you should have consent before sharing with the congregation.
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Geneva, IL 60134
Phone: (630) 232-7120
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