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The visual prayer included here is "La Ofrenda, or The Offering", by Saturnino Herrán. From the Vanderbilt Digital Library.
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Genuine repentance and pretentious piety stand in stark contrast in the gospel and all around us. All creation stands in need of God’s forgiveness. Keep the faith. God’s people—“all who have longed for his appearing”—shall be accounted righteous for Jesus’ sake. Our God is merciful to sinners. For all this the assembly glorifies God forever.
And remember: Our table of welcome is now set at 10:00 a.m.
AND 5:00 p.m.!
+ Pastor Michael
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Reading the Scriptures:
The 23rd Sunday after Pentecost
Joel 2:23-32 Psalm 65
2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14
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Morning Prayer: O God, the strength of those who humbly confess their sin and place their hope in you, save us from vain displays of righteousness, and give us grace to keep faith with the true humility of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.
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Evening Prayer: O Wellspring of salvation, we come to you in joy, for you have heard the prayers of the poor and raised up the lowly. Pour out your Spirit on young and old alike, that our dreams and visions may bring justice and peace to the world. Amen.
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Prayer with Children:
Dear God, sometimes we have to say we're sorry, and sometimes its hard to mean it! When we make mistakes, help us to be truly sorry, and to forgive ourselves just as you forgive us and everyone else! Thank you Jesus! Amen.
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In Our Prayers: Lonnie, Ahmed, Denny, Theresa, Ken, John and Sharon, Bill, Sue and Kurt , Mike, Jared, Linda and Mara, Alex and Andy, Ione, Gene, Tom, Karin, Joe, Linda, Sue, Jamie, Bill, Velda, Marlys, Paul, Sue and Heidi, Tina, Ken, Ina, Don, June, Ashley, Azure.
We also pray for our Bishops, Elizabeth and Wayne.
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Plan for the Potluck Sunday, October 30!
Oct. 30:
Reformation
Feast of Indulgences
Potluck
. Bring a favorite dish to share, and indulge in others’ offerings!
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Community Hour at Ebenezer: Sundays, 11:30am-12:30pm
Gather following worship for coffee, followed by Community Hour from 11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
Childcare is provided!
Oct. 16 and 23
: Book Discussion on "Waking Up White and Finding Myself In the Story of Race" by Debby Irving
Join the conversation for two sessions led by members of Ebenezer's justice team. Looking for he book? You can order here.
Waking Up White is the book Irving wishes someone had handed her decades ago. By sharing her sometimes cringe-worthy struggle to understand racism and racial tensions, she offers a fresh perspective on bias, stereotypes, manners, and tolerance. As Irving unpacks her own long-held beliefs about colorblindness, being a good person, and wanting to help people of color, she reveals how each of these well-intentioned mindsets actually perpetuated her ill-conceived ideas about race. She also explains why and how she's changed the way she talks about racism, works in racially mixed groups, and understands the antiracism movement as a whole. (Good Read review)
Nov. 6: "With New Voices: Luther's Small Catechism in the 21st Century."
As we get ready to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation this year, ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has invited ELCA congregations to join together in studying Luther's Small Catechism:
"In the Small Catechism, Martin Luther bequeathed to the church a concise but rich explanation of the basics of Christian faith and life. It has been a treasure for millions of us throughout the centuries and around the world. “What does this mean?” and “This is most certainly true.” are two of our most recognizable touchstones for thinking and talking about life and service together in Christ. One could argue that no other experience is more universally Lutheran than studying this little book — not cultural markers like cuisine nor even hymnody and worship style...
'With New Voices – the Small Catechism in the 21st Century' is an invitation to all of us – young and old alike, whether we come to the Small Catechism for the first time or return to it after many years. It is an invitation to hear it anew, especially from the voices of those whose perspectives or experiences may be new to us. It is also an invitation to be renewed in our voices for our families, friends and neighbors."
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Senior Programs at Ebenezer
Are you 60 years of age or older? At Ebenezer we have a number of programs specifically designed for members of our older community. In the month of October you are invited to participate in the events listed below. All you need to do is call the church office at 773-561-8496 and let us know you are coming.
Poetry Reading & Discussion: Monday, Oct. 24, at 12:00 pm
Bring a sandwich and join us in the Dining Room as we discuss "I am, you anxious one" By Rainer Maria Rilke and "Walk in the Dark" by Saint John of the Cross. Dessert will be provided.
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Help Our Tutoring Program Continue to Thrive
The tutoring program can still use a tutor volunteer this year. The meal preparers make use of the kitchen each week and large pots and pans are scarce. We could use a few large pots or pans for cooking things like pasta. Students take home left over food each week and we can always use your extra plastic containers. Simply leave bags of containers on the kitchen counter. Thank you!
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Morning & Evening Prayer with Bible Study
Gather on Mondays at 9 a.m. and Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. The prayer service and Bible study combined last around 45 minutes, using the scriptures for the upcoming Sunday. Join us!
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Help Stock and Tidy the Children's Bookshelf in the Narthex
Many of us may not know of the children's library behind the rocking chairs in the narthex.
The library is used by many children during service.
Can you donate some new or slightly used books helping with the library..
Would you be willing to help straighten and organize the children's library? This would take just a few minutes before or after worship service. It can be done by several people and can be adults if they are interested.
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Ebenezer Sunday School is back! Consider a short-term Teaching
Commitment
Ebenezer's Sunday School is a place for kids age PreK-Grade 6 to learn that God is love and that God's love works through all of us. The Sunday School Leadership Team (Chris Korn, Karen Miley, and Kris May) is looking for volunteers who are interested in signing up for a maximum 6-week commitment to teach, assist, sub, or help with music/art. Warning: the rewards may surprise you! Lesson plans, teaching tips, and supplies are all provided. You can access our sign-up Volunteer Chart via the following
link.
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Help Out in the Sacristy!
We're looking for 2-3 folks interested in helping to keep Ebenezer worship life in tidy order. Polishing brass, organizing worship supplies, and requesting new supplies are some of the duties involved. Need more information? Contact Pastor Michael
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Faith, Hope, & Recovery
FHR is a gathering for anyone affected by mental health conditions, including families and friends, making space for the soul. Spiritual practices are used in FHR. Please join us on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, from 7:00-8:30pm. This gathering will meet through April 11th, 2017. RSVP REQUESTED to Ashley at
(773) 428-1521
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Community and Announcments
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Give with Goodshop
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!
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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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