Weekly Messenger - September 2, 2022 |
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Making and nurturing disciples of Jesus Christ to serve the community and the world |
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#HOTSUMMERRECAP VIDEO BLOG!
What happens when there is 30% growth from year to year and a 20 year decline starts to reverse? We declare a hot summer! Pastor Rob is excited to share with the UMCG family some exciting data and trends at UMCG and how we can keep up with the Holy Spirit moving our church forward.
Click here to watch the video blog. |
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UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES |
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SUNDAY SERVICES TAKES PLACE IN-PERSON & ONLINE AT 9:00 AM
Go to the Worship Page on our Website to find more information about future services. |
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SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE SEPTEMBER 4, 2022
HOW MUCH DOES THAT COST?
Being a disciple takes all we can give, according to Jesus! Whew! Is he for real? How can that possibly work?! We're used to looking for discounts, and online coupons . . . Pastor Lisa preaches.
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EVENTS AND SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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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 that can also be used for adding items to the calendar and reserving rooms. This form can also be found on the sign-ups page on our website. If you cannot use the submission form please send them to communications@genevaumc.org. Information sent to this email goes to Carolyn, Lorie and Kimberley.
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3 Hours. Your Voice. God's Vision for the future of UMCG! |
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The Moving Forward Summit - Friday, September 9th - 6-9pm - UMCG Fellowship Hall
Everyone is needed and welcome as we engage in a fun, collaborative, consensus building process with Ministry Architects to clarify our identity, values and goals for the future of UMCG!
During the Moving Forward Summit we will be brainstorming, ideating and voting to discern God's future for UMCG.
Food and refreshments will be available.
Registration is NOT required unless childcare is needed.
***Onsite childcare for ages under two available with advance registration. Parents with older children, we'll pay for your babysitter if you register by September 7th. Register for either kind of childcare here.***
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INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR CHURCH? |
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We are offering “Exploration of membership” classes on all things UMC of Geneva on two Sundays after worship in September.
“Pastries with the Pastors” will be offered in the church library for all who are interested, after worship on Sundays, September 11 and 18 from 10:30-11:30am. We are happy to provide childcare if it is needed.
We would love for you to attend both meetings, as different information will be presented on each Sunday, and different church leaders will be available to speak about our church ministries.
Please let us know which date/s you are able to attend and if you have a particular ministry area you are interested in. We will invite that church leader to be present on your date/s.
Again, we are happy to arrange for childcare-- just let us know the dates you will be attending as well as the ages of your child/ren participating.
After these meetings, you may choose to join as a member, or to just continue participating in our ministries. Either way, we are so glad you are here with us!
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CASTING CALL ALERT! The First UMCG Talent Show is coming October 23!
Musical talent is on regular display at UMCG. But we know there are many kinds of talent in our church family. What’s yours? We’d like to know!
Are you a ventriloquist yearning to bring dummies to life? Have you secretly juggled for years and believe you’re ready for prime time? Do you have magic tricks up your sleeve? Are you between the ages of 4 and 94 and able to play the French horn, francophone, glockenspiel, dulcimer, or didgeridoo?
Whatever your special talent, come strut your stuff at the first UMCG Talent Show on October 23, an event no one will want to miss! We’ll have a great time, raise some money for the operating budget, and enjoy some tasty desserts afterward.
Ready to sign up? Let us know what you’d like to do! We can’t wait to see you on stage!
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Sunday School and Youth Group are back! |
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NEW LOCATIONS FOR JR/SR HIGH: Senior High meets in the Library at 9am and Jr. High is meeting in basement gathering room. See you there!
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Junior and Senior High Youth Group
Fall Kick-Off Event
Saturday September 10th
at Funway, from 7-9pm!
•We will be playing Laser Tag, Bumper Cars, Glow-in-the Dark Mini-Golf and more!
•Register here for the event. Cost is $10
•Please invite and register a friend!
The more kids we have the more games you can play -- Funway will add 20% more $$ to each card if we have over 25 teens!
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Adult Sunday School Class |
On Sunday, September 18 the Adult Sunday School Class will begin a 6 week study: “A New Reformation-From Luther’s World To Ours” by Rob Fuquay. This study will help our understanding of the origin, themes, and relevance of the Protestant Reformations for us today. This study will include a video component. Books are available new or used from Amazon, Abe Books, and others. Plan to join us if you can.
If you have further questions or wish to join the
class by Zoom, please contact Jim McConnell at mcjamesc@aol.com or at 630--715-3480
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DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY RESUMES!
Join us on Wednesdays, beginning September 7th
We will meet in the church library from 7-8 pm.
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PRAYER SHAWLS GROUP IS BACK!
The prayer shawl team welcomes new knitters and crocheters to join us — we are willing to teach folks this skill as well! We make shawls and squares to bless people and offer support and encouragement for mission work, as well as to help folks get through difficult times. Join us every third Thursday in the parlor starting September 15. Contact Pastor Lisa at Lisa@Genevaumc.org or Colleen Fasbender at Colleenfas@icloud.com for more information, or to obtain a shawl for someone in need.
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Early Bird Men’s Fellowship |
Early Bird Men’s Fellowship (EBMF) has begun a new study of five minor Bible prophets on Thursday mornings. The study guide is: “Immersion Bible Studies-Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah” by Bruce Epperly. The book is available through Amazon, Abe Books (used), and others. EBMF meets each Thursday at 7:00AM at the Colonial Cafe in St. Charles at Tyler
and East Main Street (Rt. 64). After discussion, breakfast is ordered and they finish about 8:30.
Please contact Jim McConnell for further
fellowship, discussion, and food!
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This summer the North American Monarch Butterfly was officially listed as an endangered species. Climate change and humans are the main reason for the decline in numbers. We can all help the monarch in our own yards next spring and spread the word to our neighbors. Plant native milkweed along with pollinator friendly flowers and avoid the use of pesticides in our yards and around our homes.
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Learn about Genevieve Leroux (also known as the Butterfly Girl) who is featured on the Creation Care board. View a video story on Genevieve at inspriringyoungheroes.org
We can all do our part to help the monarchs!
This Fall remember to “Leave the Leaves!"
When the cooler weather comes, leave your whole leaves in flowerbeds and yards. Fallen leaves benefit the wildlife and the environment. The leaves provide natural mulch that will not only protect plants, but also break down to help fertilize the soil. Leaves also provide wildlife like turtles, toads, birds, mammals and snakes with shelter, nesting material and food during the winter. Help the garden bugs too, by keeping your leaves. Gnats, spiders and other beneficial bugs hide out in leaves along with moths and butterflies that winter as caterpillars or in cocoons. In the warm days of spring they all will emerge to benefit our gardens and feed the birds.
So this Fall leave the rake in the shed and the leaves on the ground!
Growveg.com
Creation Care Team
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- They will provide garbage bags, snacks, water (bring your own re-usable bottle), hand sanitizer, and nitrile gloves.
- Bring clothes you don't mind getting wet or dirty/ an extra pair to change into, hair ties for long hair, gloves, big rubber boots/ waders/ change of clothes and shoes/ water shoes
- Polarized glasses will help reduce the glare and allow you to see into the water better.
- Public restrooms are on site at Island Park with soap and water.
- Park at the water treatment plant and walk to the spillway or ride your bike kto the south end of the island.
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Junk found in river at last year's
cleanup event
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GEOTHERMAL UPDATE--drilling at West entrance.
Please note--the West entrance will NOT be open for Sunday services this week! Please use either the South or the North entrance this Sunday.
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JOIN THE STEPHEN MINISTRY
We are starting Tricity classes cooperatively with Fox Valley Presbyterian and Batavia Immanuel Lutheran in October, and are looking for a few people from our church to train as Stephen Ministers.Classes start soon! Contact Pastor Lisa at lisa@genevaumc.org or at (630) 232-7120 to learn more about this unique and rewarding opportunity to be a beacon of God’s love.
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Monthly meeting for Memory Loss Caregivers Group |
Sixteen years ago, John Kemble asked the Pastor if it would be possible to form a group for persons whose loved ones were experiencing memory loss issues. The answer was "yes" and that group has been meeting monthly since that time.
Currently we gather in the Parlor on the 3rd Monday of every month at 10:00 AM. We are not experts on all aspects of memory loss illnesses, but we have become pretty good at "caring for the caregiver." If you are anyone you know is a caregiver of this type, please join us.
For additional information, call Linda Tamlyn at (630)406-6907.
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Wing & A Prayer Wellness sessions nourish body and soul while promoting fellowship, fun and fitness. Create ease in body, mind, heart, and spirit Practice flexibility, strength, balance, prayer and meditation. Experience more fullness of breath, laughter, improved posture, inspiration from scripture & hymn lyrics. Practice at your own comfort level—on a mat, on or off a chair.
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[Mondays 11:15 am – noon
Wednesdays 5:45-7:00 pm
Thursdays 8:15 - 9:00 am
2nd/4th Saturdays 10:00-11:15 am
1st Saturdays 4:00-5:15 pm
Online sessions upon request
Fall Session begins September 12
Join anytime
For more information, contact Jane Siarny at
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"Her heart, her listening ears, her compassion, her love have been extended to all who have reached out to her as she filled the position of Coordinator of Congregational Care here at UMCG. We will have a special book in the office for all to sign and leave their good wishes. Help us celebrate MaryGay and her love for us."
Thank you.
The Staff Parish Relations Committee
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MISSIONS/CHURCH IN SOCIETY |
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO SERVE MEALS ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Our church serves the evening meal, breakfast, and bag lunches at Hesed House on the 2nd Monday of each month. Anyone who serves on the dinner crew must be 12 years or older and fully vaccinated.
Dinner crew volunteers are needed from about 6:15 until around 8:30 at the Hesed House, 659 S River St. in Aurora. More information and sign-up at this link Sign Up Genius. Note that you also need to register with Hesed House.
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Join us for a fun day of golf
at the
GOLF FOR GOODNESS
SCRAMBLE
Lunch and dinner included
Raffle baskets
$185 PER PLAYER
REGISTRATION / LUNCH / PRACTICE 10:30AM - 11:45AM
SHOTGUN START 12PM NOON
DINNER / RAFFLES / AWARDS 4:30PM
Questions or more information
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Thank you for your gift to Dayspring. I couldn't believe it! What a blessing all of you have been. We thank you so much!
We enjoyed your visit and meeting all of you. It's so wonderful to grow together in the love of Jesus.
God bless you all!
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Thank you for the generous donation. We, like so many nonprofit organizations, have overcome countless obstacles during this most recent fiscal year, but we know that a contribution to TriCity Family Services gives our client families hope for the future. WIth your support, our community mental health center remains faithfully commited to its mission of providing quality mental health services that are accessible and affordable to all Your commitment and generosity are gifts we will treasure.
With warmest regards,
Michell Rollins/Director of Development
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NEWS FROM THE UMC COMMUNITY |
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Prairie Central eNews is here.
The NIC weekly eNews is here.
***Cllick here to see NIC's job openings for an Events Coordiantor and Client Relations Associate. ***
The Download the NIC Reporter here.
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ACCESS THE UMCG DOCUMENT CENTER |
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UMCG has a hidden page on the website for our church family to access called the Document Center. This includes our committee roster, communications submission forms and in the future, our committee agendas, reports and minutes. |
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211 Hamilton Street
Geneva, IL 60134
Phone: (630) 232-7120
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