July 31, 2025

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The Message this Week

Preaching Text:  John 17:1-5

Glimpses of heaven! Our reading from Revelation paints a picture of heaven – full of jewels, shiny things and mysterious things. Maybe this is what some think about when they think of heaven. For any of us who have experienced a loss, we know that it’s not shiny things or mysterious things that we are longing to see. We are looking to see the people we’ve loved; restored, whole, and ready to greet us. Our Gospel lesson reminds us that the clearest glimpses of heaven are the ones we see in Jesus and all of the people we’ve loved who have shown us His love, care, and joy.

Mighty God, thank you for Jesus who brings heaven to earth and to our lives. In our memories of loved ones may we experience your love, care, hope, and joy and then live our lives in response. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

WONDERING...

Real questions from real people to learn more about faith.

Why does the book of Revelation contain such vivid descriptions of heaven?

• Show us your vision for the universe, where the final word belongs to you, and salvation is the end of suffering.
• Change our hearts to see all the things you have made, that we might work for their restoration and wholeness.
• Equip our leaders with the wisdom and compassion needed to address these issues, and help each of us to lend our voices and our efforts to the work of justice.
• Surround us and those who need your special care today with mercy.
• Incline our ears that we might catch a stray note or two, a promise of the eternal life which awaits us at your side.

All things exist in and through you, loving God. Therefore we entrust our prayers, our faith, and our lives to you, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

We surround with our prayers the family of Ken Issel, who passed July 26th; the family of Rick Tornberg who passed July 27th; and the family of Arnie Walker who also passed July 27th.

Former GLC Vicar, Aaron Musser will be ordained on Friday, August 22 at 6PM at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI. All are welcome to attend and celebrate with soon-to-be Pastor Aaron Musser! Unable to attend? Cards/gifts may be dropped off at GLC by Sunday, August 17 and they will be taken by the GLC contigent. Contact Pastor Trudy with any questions.

Results from last week...

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The GLC's women's group is meeting Tuesday, August 5 at 8PM at Geneva Ale House. Contact Faith Sax for more information.

GLC volunteers are serving at Northern Illinois Food Bank on Wednesday, August 20 at 9AM. RSVP to Martha Sobie by August 6.

The GLC widow's group is meeting next Tuesday, August 5 at 10AM at Syrup in St Charles. Contact Dotty Johnson for more information.

Please join us between services on Sunday, August 10 in Fellowship Hall to make meals for the Lazarus House residents. We are asking for food donations for lunch and dinner. Click HERE to donate ingredients. Contact Lisa for more information.

Click HERE to see pictures of the last week!

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