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1650 W. Foster Ave., Chicago IL
(773) 561-8496
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The visual prayer included here is
Calling Disciples
by He Qi. From the Vanderbilt Digital Library.
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"Stories of the call to discipleship continue as the Time after Epiphany plays out the implications of our baptismal calling to show Christ to the world. Jesus begins proclaiming the good news and calling people to repentance right after John the Baptist is arrested for preaching in a similar way. Knowing that John was later executed, we see at the very outset the cost of discipleship. Still, the two sets of fisherman brothers leave everything they have known and worked for all their lives to follow Jesus and fish for people."
See you Sunday.
+ Pastor Michael
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Morning Prayer:
God of the prophets, you call us from evil to serve you. Fulfill in us your commonwealth of justice and joy, that the light of your presence may be revealed to all nations, to the glory of Jesus' name.
Amen.
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Evening Prayer:
Holy God, you gather the whole universe into your radiant presence and continually reveal your Son as our Savior. Bring healing to all wounds, make whole all that is broken, speak truth to all illusion, and shed light in every darkness, that all creation will see your glory and know your Christ.
Amen.
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Prayer with Children:
Dear God, you sent Jesus to call people to follow and love you. Sometimes, it's hard to follow! Help us to listen to and follow you always. Thank you Jesus! Amen.
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In our prayers:
Patrick, Lorna, Kendra, Barbara, Ashley, Brian, Eric, Nikki, Howard , Monroe, Don, Richard, Jody, Beth, Ashley, Bob and Nancy, Sue, Michael, Debbie, Dan, John and Sharon, Mary, Steve, Ione, Sasoun, Tom, Velda, Paul, and Ina.
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e also pray for our bishops, Elizabeth and Wayne.
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Jonah 3:1-5, 10 • Psalm 62:5-12 • 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 • Mark 1:14-20
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Celebrations, Concerns, and Condolences...
If you have items you'd like shared in this section, email
Pastor Michael
. Names may be added or removed from the prayer list by contacting
Pam S
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For members of our community undergoing cancer treatments and recovering from surgery.
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Congregational Meeting
January 28
We gather in the Dining Room following the 10 a.m. liturgy for our Annual Congregation Meeting. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend!
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Community Hour Schedule
Community Hour is usually from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sundays in the Education Center, following coffee fellowship. Childcare is available!
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January 21: Ebenezer's Budget
Come for an in-depth look at the proposed 2018 Budget, ask questions, and get answers before the Annual Meeting.
January 28: The Ebenezer Annual Meeting
We gather in the Dining Room for our annual congregational meeting.
February 4: Preparing for Lent
Join Pastor Michael as we discuss the origins of Lents and some common practices associated with the season.
February 11: Mardi Gras Potluck
We’ll gather in the Dining Room for an indulgent Pot Luck Lunch (dessert provided, bring a dish to share) with a Mardi Gras theme!
Eyes on Islam Series with the Justice Team
February 18
: Prof. Mark Swanson returns with more insights into Islam during community hour
February 25
: Trip to Muslim Community Center on Elston Ave. We will leave from Ebenezer around 11:30 a.m.
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January Senior Ministry Events
Senior Poetry Group: January 22 at noon.
Bring a sandwich and join us in the Cafe (the room below the sanctuary) as we discuss a poem that Carol Hedin will share with us. Desert will be provided.
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Statement from Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
Click
here to read the Presiding Bishop's response to racist comments in relationship to immigration.
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Women's Book Group
The group meets at 7:15 p.m. at Ebenezer.
February 19:
Cane River
by Lalita Tademy
March 19:
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine
by Gail Honeyman
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Lutheran Disaster Response: How you can help
Please stand by our neighbors as they begin the long road to recovering from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, as well as earthquake victims in Mexico, and fire recovery efforts in California.
Click
here
to learn how you can support their efforts.
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Esprit:
A Support Group for People Recovering from Mental Health Issues
We at Ebenezer welcome everyone into our spiritual circle. We know that most everyone has experienced or supported someone with mental health issues. We also recognize that we all need a circle of support in our lives. Ebenezer strives to create a place where all can come, share, listen, learn and be renewed.
We meet the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each Month! 7:00 pm—8:30 pm
For more information , please call Ashley at 773-428-1521
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Youth Group Update
Edgewater Congregations Together Youth Group!
Youth Group consists of youth in grades 6
th
-12
th
from Unity, Immanuel, and Ebenezer Lutheran Churches in the neighborhood of Edgewater. During the school year, they gather on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at Immanuel Lutheran Church for a meal, games, faith discussions, and worship. For more information, contact Pastor Emily at pastoremilyh@gmail.com.
Help send our Edgewater Congregations Together youth to Lutherdale Bible Camp this February 2-4 for the annual ELCA Metro-Chicago Synod Confirmation and
Senior High Retreat!
This year, 23 E.C.T. youth will be attending the retreat. The cost is $115 per person,
and 12 full scholarships are needed.
If you would like to contribute to our youth scholarship fund: write a check to
Immanuel Lutheran Church (and include a note in the memo: “ECT Youth
Scholarship.”) You can place checks in the offering or leave them in Pastor Emily’s
box in the church office.
“Parent’s Night Out!” –
FOR A GOOD CAUSE
Saturdays: March 3, and April 21 from 4:00-8:00pm
@Immanuel Lutheran Church (1500 W. Elmdale Ave.)
Ages: 2 1/2 years-5th grade
Suggested Donation:
$15 for one child, $20 for two children, $25 for more than two children.
Enjoy a night out for a good cause! While parents/guardians have a night out, children will be in a safe environment doing fun activities led by Pastor Emily Heitzman, the church youth group, and several other adult church members.
Children should bring a sack dinner to eat during the evening.
All proceeds will help send several of our youth group high schoolers to travel to Houston, Texas this June for the triennial ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church of America) Youth Gathering. This is a powerful and life-changing event, where our youth will gather with 30,000+ other Lutheran youth for worship, justice, and service work in and around Houston. As we have seen this fall, Hurricane Harvey has devastated Houston and its surrounding areas. Thus, not only will your financial contribution help our youth get to the youth gathering, but it will also help Houston get back on its feet post-Harvey. Imagine how much of an impact 30,000+ people can make in doing service projects, Hurricane relief work, and by putting money into Houston’s economy: hotels, transportation, food, hired workers for the event, etc.?!
To register or inquire with any questions:
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Facilities Feedback
Ebenezer's facilities are busier than ever, which is both a gift and a challenge! To help us understand areas where cleaning and repair could be improved, you are invited to use this
form to provide feedback to Jesse, our sexton. This is a more reliable method than verbal reports to staff or volunteers on Sundays, when our focus in on worship. Please let us know how we can continue to make Ebenezer a place of hospitality for all! The link is also available at any time at the Ebenezer Facilities
webpage.
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Community and Announcments
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Give with Goodshop and Amazon Smile
Shopping online at
goodshop.org allows you to do the shopping you'd do anyway at your favorite sites, while supporting the ministry at Ebenezer! Simply register and then select Ebenezer Lutheran Church, Chicago, as the beneficiary of the donation Goodshop makes when you shop through their site. Check it out today!
Also, Ebenezer is designated as a recipient for Smile dollars on Amazon.
Any shopping you do on Amazon can benefit Ebenezer! Simply register at smile.amazon.com and designate us... same great shopping, but we receive .5% of your purchase amount!
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Office Hours
Monday-Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Closed Friday.
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Our Mission:
God calls Ebenezer to be a Christian home for all who seek the sustaining nature of the Holy Spirit, to demonstrate faith and trust in God through the ministry of its people, and to let Christ's model of service, justice and love give expression to how we share God's gift with the world.
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