Join us in the donating, cooking AND serving to our neighbors at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Soup Kettle THIS Sunday, June 30. Click HERE for more information.

Please deliver alll food donations to GLC by 9 am on Sunday, June 30.

June 27, 2024

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Vicar Aaron's Message

“As you excel in all things…may you also excel in generosity” (2 Corinthians 8:7). This is GLC’s mission verse, and it’s our preaching text this week! But what does it mean to excel in generosity? Here’s one way to think of it: when we let the good gifts of God’s grace and love flow through us, individually and as a community, we excel in generosity.

Generous God, you are the source of all good gifts. May your good gifts flow through us. May your grace and love be made known to others through us, just as we have come to know you through the grace and love of others. In Jesus’s name, Amen.

Where does the word “generosity” come from?

GLC staff welcomed Lisa Kanzler back to the office as the Office Adminstrator earlier this month! Thank you to Kathie Thurow for stepping up to take on the interim role over the last year. We are grateful to have both of these women in our GLC community.

• God of abundance, you fill your church with a multitude of gifts. Sustain those among us who feel they are not valued. Open our hearts to the wondrous breadth of all who call upon your name.
• Bring peace between nations ravaged by war or strife and illumine paths of justice and freedom for those who lead them.
• God of compassion, your touch brings healing and your word revives us for life. Hear our prayers for all who are in need, and for doctors, nurses, and health care workers who provide care. Turn wailing into dancing and weeping into joy.
• Where there is hunger among us, open our hands. Where we are indifferent to the needs of others, open our hearts.

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.

Become part of the Parent's Day Out Staff at GLC! We are currently seeking a part time employee to join the PDO staff 10+ hours per week. Candidates will seek to nurture children ages 2-5 in activities to promote social, physical, intellectual and spiritual growth. If you have experience working or volunteering with children, this position might be for you! We follow the school District 304 calendar making this is a wonderful job for a parent with children in the school system. If interested contact Kim McKenna.

Results of Last Week's Poll:

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THIS SUNDAY! - Volunteers are needed to serve alongside Bethlehem Lutheran Church volunteers during the Hesed House dinner shift. Click HERE to sign up

Gathered in Grace (aka GIG), a new GLC Women's group, is meeting Tuesday, July 2 at 8PM at Craft Urban in Geneva. Contact Faith Sax for more information.

Please join us on Sunday, July 14 at 10AM in Fellowship Hall to make meals for the Lazarus House residents. We are asking for food donations for lunch and dinner. Click HERE to sign up to donate!

Join other GLC volunteers July 23rd at 9AM for food packing at Northern Illinois Food Bank. RSVP to Martha Sobie by July 9.

Each month this summer GLC women will have a chance to meet other women and get grounded in their faith. Trained leaders will cover the same topic on different days and times each month, with the hope that we can accomodate most schedules.

July's Topic: Discernment

How do you make decisions? Most Christians say that God is part of it, but how do you know it is God? We will explore discernment in this month’s sessions! Click HERE to register ASAP!

Thank you all for your support of the Swedish Pancake Breakfast! We raised $4033 for the mission trip fund at GLC to support the adult and youth mission trips this year. From the set-up volunteers to the batter making crew to the pancake makers, rollers, runners, and more, we are so grateful you shared your time and talents. And a huge thank you to Denise Martinez for sharing her gifts in leading us to another fun and successful traditional event! ~ Michelle & GLC Staff

Click HERE to see pictures from the last week!

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