July 18, 2024

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Vicar Aaron's Message

In our reading this week, Jesus and the disciples are seeking a wilderness in order to rest from all the teaching and healing they were up to. We might remember the seventh day of creation when we notice this: even Jesus wants to rest every once in a while.

Restoring God, you rested on the seventh day. May we follow your example; help us carve space in our busy lives to refresh and renew ourselves. Show us opportunities to help others rest and recover from the demands of our chaotic and messy world. Amen.

Where do Vicar's go? And what is next for Vicar Aaron?

Every vicar leaves GLC after one year of service. But where do they go, and what do they do? Typically vicars either return to seminary for a final year of school, or (if they have already graduated) they start the “call process” where synod bishops connect them with churches looking for pastors. After all the steps of the call process are completed, the vicar becomes pastor of the new church they’re called to!

However, I (Vicar Aaron) have a different plan ahead of me. Instead of beginning the call process, I’ll be working at the Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center (LOMC) as the Interim Program and Engagement Manager. This role gives me an opportunity to apply my ministry learnings from this year at GLC while I take my time to finish the last parts of the candidacy process before entering the call process.

• Through the One who is the cornerstone of a firm foundation, join us together and build us up as a temple of mercy and peace.
• Bring forth new trees. Restrain the melting of polar ice caps. Save land from destruction. Like a shepherd tends her sheep, raise up from among us caretakers of all you have made.
• Where peace seems far off, bring it near. Where justice seems fleeting, bring it to light. Where discord seems relentless, bring harmony.
• Heal those who are sick. Give courage to all who struggle with addiction. Touch with your tender care all who reach out to you in pain.
• Nurture the faith of young people as they encounter new experiences and people. Break down dividing walls and inspire collaboration among people of every age.
• Make us certain that in Christ we are no longer strangers and aliens but citizens with the saints in the household of God.
• GLC Youth mission trippers and chaperones are headed to Eastern Kentucky this Sunday: Lila Homewood, Lucas Vogt, Spencer Pearson, Dylan Kanzler, Riley Pryor, Kaitlyn Fels, Jack Fels, Abby Frazer, Audrey Stredde, Joey Swanson, Nick Torrence, Pastor Trudy Stoffel, Kevin Swanson, Scott Ahlgrim, Michelle Lata

Holy God, holy and merciful: into your outstretched arms we commend ourselves and all for whom we pray, trusting in the one who is the way, the truth, and the life, Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord. Amen.

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Each Sunday, a driver is needed to pick up approximately 12 boxes from Trader Joe’s (1942 W Fabyan Pkwy, Batavia) and deliver to Hesed House (659 S River St, Aurora to Door B) at 6 pm. Click HERE for more information.

A social gathering for guys of all ages at local watering holes. Next meeting is Monday, July 22 at 8PM at 3rd Street Station in Geneva. Contact Jeff Cameron for more information. 

Vicar's last weekend is July 27 and 28! If you'd like to contribute to the congregational gift, please put your donation in an envelope marked 'Vicar Gift' in the basket in the narthex by July 21. Any other cards or gifts for Vicar can be put in the basket as well.

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