July 9, 2026

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The Message this Week

Preaching Text: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

We begin Matthew’s journey through parables. The parable we begin with today is called the parable of the Sower. Jesus tells this parable to talk about those that hear the word of God but don’t always understand. Let us listen to the Word and hope to understand the Gospel and bear its fruit.

Holy God, you sent your word to us, help us to put aside all of our worries so that we can more fully understand the gospel. In your name we pray. Amen.

WONDERING...

Real questions from real people to learn more about faith.

July 18 & 19 - Meet and Greet with candidate for Associate Pastor after 5PM & 9AM services

July 19 - Vote for Associate Pastor after the 10:30AM service

July 26 - Tent Set Up between services

Please remember that no member of staff or Pastor Trudy will ever call, text, or email you requesting money, gift cards, or account numbers. If you are ever unsure, please call the church the office at 630-232-0165.

• God our gardener, you scatter grace like seed across the world. Continue to cultivate the garden of your church with your abundant Spirit.
• God of creation, guide us in our stewardship of all creation. Encourage us in our preservation of all creation, from the mighty oak trees to the prairie plants and all the creatures that are neighbors to us.
• God our life, you give us the same Spirit by which you raised Christ from the dead. Set our minds on that Spirit whenever fear or condemnation overwhelm throughout the world.
• God our host and table, we pray for children who hunger and rely on school meals, for all who toil under the hot sun without refreshment, for the chronically ill who have exhausted their resources, and for local concerns.
• God our source, tend this assembly with your grace throughout this summer season. May those who travel for work or recreation do so safely, and may visitors find refreshment among us.
• We give you thanks that the roots of your goodness run deep throughout history. We remember those saints who have gone before us in faith.
• For those attending the youth mission trip: Spencer, Dylan, Abby, Joey, Emmy, LJ, Gianna, Lucas, Bud, Hayden, Annisa, Ryann, Riley, Lucas, Zayn, Luke, Lila, Sophie, Calvin, Jess, Kevin, Scott, Mitzi, Faith, Michelle, & Pastor Trudy.

Grateful for your abundant provision and trusting in your goodness, we cast all our cares upon you, through the abundant grace of Christ Jesus. Amen.

Results from last week:

How do you plan to spend your 4th of July?

Join us in Fellowship Hall on Sunday, July 12 between services to prepare a meal for Lazarus House. Click HERE to donate ingredients. Contact Lisa Kanzler for more information.

GLC will be serving at Feed My Starving Children on Wednesday, July 22 from 7:15-8:45PM. Click HERE to sign up by July 12. Contact Michelle Lata with any questions.

If you've missed sitting in a pew since we moved to Fellowship Hall, you can now have a pew at home! We only have a few pews left available to go to good homes! They are approximately 7ft long but you can cut to size. Contact Pastor Trudy for more information.

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