March 6, 2025

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

The Message this Week

Preaching Text: Luke 10:25-42

Between stranger and neighbor. From Sanctified Art, Everything in between, words for worship (used with permission) ‘Church, if God asked you, ‘Who is your neighbor?’ what would you say? Would we say every child, every person, every weeping willow, and every morning lark? Every freckled face, every wrinkled pair of hands, every tail-wagging dog, and every crisp ripe apple? Would we say, we are connected-to one another, to all of God’s creation? There are no strangers in God’s house. We are all family here.‘

This week, we will navigate the space between stranger and neighbor, a line that may be more complex than we realized. What would it look like to see our interconnectedness to one another?

Holy and mighty God, thank you for giving us neighbors. There are days we couldn’t get through without them. Help us to be good neighbors to others. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

WONDERING...

Real questions from real people to learn more about faith.

Should I give something up for Lent?

Our Lenten theme, Everything in Between, comes from A Sanctified Art which is a is a collective of pastors and artists in ministry who create resources for worshiping communities. Art will be featured throughout Lent and Holy Week. Click HERE to view artists' statements and HERE to view the Lenten devotional.

• Open our eyes and hearts to love and serve our neighbors wherever we meet them on the way.
• Make us to stop and pay attention to the needs of our siblings in the natural world, and commit us to the care and healing of all that you have made.
• Help leaders to listen to those they serve, and give them wisdom to discern how best to meet the diverse needs of their constituents.
• Work through us on behalf of the sick, suffering, and oppressed, that all might receive the care they require to return them to wholeness.
• As we begin the journey of Lent, may we deepen our relationship with you and with one another. Shape our lives to reflect your love.

We entrust all these prayers and those of our hearts to you, O God. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.

Kim McKenna is ready to start a new chapter after 13 years as our PDO (Parents’ Day Out) Director. She has navigated the challenges of a pandemic, constantly changing landscape of needs for parents in our community, and built a ministry that GLC is known for in our community. Thank you, Kim!!

Kim plans to finish out the school year, but we are now looking for a new PDO Director. The ideal candidate would be a member of Geneva Lutheran, possess administrative and computer skills, ability to communicate clearly, ability to manage staff, and a general knowledge of child development. This job is an in-office position (not work from home). Contact Pastor Trudy for a full job description.

Vote for your favorite soups. Winners will be featured at Wednesday Night Soup Suppers during Lent beginning NEXT Wednesday, March 12!

Be sure to vote on BOTH brackets!

Results of Last Week's Brackets:

You can begin the path to membership by completing this form. Below are upcoming events for new members. Contact Michelle Lata with any questions.

• This Sunday, March 9 at 9:45AM - Lazarus House Meal in Fellowship Hall Kitchen (lower level)
• Sunday, April 6 at 11:30AM - New Member Meeting in Fellowship Hall, click HERE to RSVP by April 3 (lunch will be provided)
• Sunday, April 27 at 2PM - New Member Social, click HERE to RSVP by April 21

Senior Lunch Bunch is meeting Sunday, March 16 at 12PM at Cooper's Corner in Winfield. RSVP to Cindy Yeo.

Join new members in preparing a meal for Lazarus House this Sunday, March 9 at 9:45AM in Fellowship Kitchen. Click HERE to donate needed ingredients. Contact Michelle Lata for more information.

PDO registration for Fall 2025/26 opens to currently enrolled families and GLC members on Monday, March 10 at 9AM and will open to the community Monday, April 7 at 9AM. Click HERE for more information. Summer PDO registration will open Monday, April 28.

Join us Friday, March 21 from 6-9PM at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Wheaton for an evening of fellowship, food, learning, and worship co-hosted by Holy Cross, Faith Glen Ellyn, and Geneva Lutheran. The cost is $20 per person. Click HERE for more info and to register. We will meet at GLC and carpool to Holy Cross. Contact Pastor Trudy with any questions.

Experience the transformative power of music this Lenten season—join our choir and help uplift our celebration with your voice on Easter Sunday! Choir meets on Wednesday evenings at 7:30PM (immediately following Holden Evening Prayer). Contact Amy Steenson for more information.

Thank you to all that have sent cards and prayers while I recover. And thanks to Debbie, Julie, Jane, Judy, Gabby, Michelle and Barb K for the delicious, nutritious meals they have delivered to us since I’ve been home from the hospital. We truly appreciate your kindness. Thank you again!

Carolyn and Norm

Click HERE to see pictures from last week.

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