June 11, 2026

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The Message this Week

Preaching Text: Matthew 9:35-10:8


We continue our journey through the Gospel of Matthew. As Jesus was teaching in various cities, crowds gathered around him. Jesus had deep compassion for the crowds because they were weary. Jesus sends out the apostles empowering them to heal the sick and cast out demons. Let us reflect on where God is sending us.

Holy God of Compassion, you send us out into the world just as Jesus sent each of the apostles. Help us to listen to where God is sending each of us. Amen

WONDERING...

Real questions from real people to learn more about faith.

• God of freedom, you ransomed Israel from slavery to be a holy people. As we observe Juneteenth this coming week, free us also to be a people who proclaim your liberating love.
• God of creation, you call all the earth to make a joyful noise to you. Let us join the chorus of the natural world in proclaiming your glory. 
• God of the nations, you sent Jesus as peace for all of humankind. Bring an end to war and conflict, bring hope to places devasted by destruction, and sustain those who advocate for peace. 
• God of grace, you pour hope and love into our hearts in times of shame and doubt. Protect those experiencing housing insecurity. Uplift anyone struggling with hopelessness, illness, or other worries.
• God of all, you call your children to serve in a plentiful harvest. Give us the wisdom to know how best to serve our local community and our neighbors.
• God of faith, we give thanks for the saints who earnestly seek you. Guide us as we seek to follow those who have led your church.
• For our Confirmation Students who are headed to camp: Jack, Lincoln, Josh, Gabby, William, Signe, Nuutti, Whitney, Robert, Henry, Harper, & Valentina.

Trusting you receive all our prayers, we commend our spoken and unspoken prayers to you, O God, through Jesus our Savior. Amen.

Congratulations to Bishop-elect Erik Christensen. The Metro Chicago Synod (our geographical region of our denomination (the ELCA)) has elected Rev. Erik Christensen to a 6 year term as Bishop at the Synod Assembly on June 5 and 6.  Prayers for the transition and for Trinity Lutheran-Evanston, where Pastor Christensen has been serving.

Results from last week:

Which verse most reflects the blueprint you follow in building your faith?

Thank you to the Slifka and Martinez Families who are generously covering the Lazarus House meal this month! Since we won't be preparing a meal at the church, we would like to cover some of Lazarus House's other urgent needs. Click HERE to sign up to bring an item or contact Lisa Kanzler for more information.

Swedish Days is happening June 24-28 in Geneva. We need narthex volunteers to allow us to keep our bathrooms open through the festivities as well as volunteers for the Swedish Pancake Breakfast on June 27. Click HERE to sign up as a narthex host and HERE for the pancake breakfast.

Our annual Swedish pancake breakfast raises funds for GLC mission trips to Easter Kentucky! If you aren't available to help, please consider stopping by for some pancakes on the 27th or making a donation to our mission trip fund HERE.

We are bringing back the Polka Worship Service on the front lawn Sunday, June 28 at 10AM! Please note that there will be only ONE service that morning. Saturday, June 27 at 5PM will be in Fellowship Hall and will also be livestreamed.

Volunteers are needed to serve our neighbors in Aurora Friday, June 26 at Hesed House at 6:30PM. Click HERE to sign up to serve. Contact Michelle Lata for more information.

Click HERE to see pictures of the last week!

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