April 23, 2026

Coffee and treats between services are always appreciated! Click the graphic above to sign up.👆

If you are able to help, please sign up using the graphic above. Training will be provided! Contact Amy Steenson with any questions.

GLC Stephen Ministers will be available to answer questions and connect

during Coffee in the Middle this Sunday!

The Message this Week

Preaching Text: Acts 16:16-34


The ministry of the early church was messy. We start with the journey of the early church through the book of Acts. We pick up in chapter 16. Paul and Silas reluctantly perform an exorcism and are thrown in jail. In the middle of the night when they are praying and worshiping God, God opens the jail with an earthquake. But Paul and Silas do not leave right away, in order to save the jailer from ending his life. They show compassion on someone that did not show compassion to them. This weekend let us reflect on what it means to show compassion to someone that we don’t want to.

Holy God of resurrection, you call all of us beloved children of God. You bestow love and compassion to all of us. Guide us in showing compassion to those of us that we don’t want to show it to. Show us the value in all people. Amen.

WONDERING...

Real questions from real people to learn more about faith.

• You have seen your servants through every trial. Stir up today the power of your Gospel to transform, renew and lead new believers to your community.
• Free us from fossil fuels, single-use plastics, and other practices that cause harm. Sustain the hope and hard work of those who are finding new ways to protect all that you have made.
• Teach us and our leaders to use our gifts for good and not for dishonest gain. Help us to focus our efforts on behalf of those in need instead of exploiting others for our own benefit.
• Strengthen all who are in recovery, rehabilitation, or chronic treatment, and show them what hope looks like in the face of Christ.
• Gladden our hearts with the power we have through you.
• For those heading to Kentucky this Sunday on the Adult Mission Trip: Scott Ahlgrim, Steve Albertson, Craig & Joyce Elliott, Satu Kortelainen, Chris Meade, Debbie Mickelsen, Bob Parks, Don & Carolyn Story, Wende West, and Cindy Yeo.

Hear all our prayers, spoken and unspoken, and gather them into your loving arms, for the sake of our risen savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Results from last week:

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Please join us for a special meeting of the congregation on Sunday, May 3, 2026 after the 10:30 service (approximately 11:30 AM). All are welcome to attend, only members will be permitted to vote.

The purpose of the meeting is to vote to approve the expenditure of up to $1.25 million in funds already raised by the Making Space campaign to renovate the sanctuary, including upgrading the lighting, sound system, and enhancing the safety and mobility of our church.

Please contact Pastor Trudy or Amy Steenson with any questions.

Volunteers are needed to serve our neighbors in Aurora this Friday, April 24 at Hesed House at 6:30PM. Click HERE to sign up to serve. Contact Michelle Lata for more information.

Registration for Summer PDO opens Monday, April 27 at 9AM. Click HERE for more information or contact Ali Blane.

Pub Theology is Monday, April 27, 6:30-8:30PM at Up North Winery in Geneva. Gather with folks from other Geneva churches to discuss the topic, ‘Who Comes First?’ Contact Pastor Trudy for more information.

GLC volunteers will be serving at Northern IL Food Bank from 9-11:30AM on Wednesday, May 20. RSVP to Martha Sobie by Wednesday, May 6.

Beginning May 7! Weekly Bible Journaling will meet on Thursdays from 11:15-12:15PM in the Chapel, immediately following Bible Study. Bring a journaling bible, notebook, or journal. Craft supplies will be available. You are also welcome to bring any craft supplies you have on hand! Contact Jacquie Schmidt for more information.

Click HERE to see pictures of the last week!

To see all weekly and special events please check our calendar.