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This visual prayer is The First Two Disciples, a mafa from Cameroon
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What are you looking for?
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The calling of Jesus' first followers begins with this deceptively simple question. Recalling martyrs for peace and justice in our time, Jesus asks us as well: What are you looking for? Prosperity? Power? Control? A promise to always be in comfort? The disciples' answer comes not in a set of guarantees, but in a Way. A savior to follow. And a transformed way of life.
See you Sunday!
+ Pastor Michael
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Reading the Scriptures:
The Second Sunday after Epiphany
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Morning Prayer: O God, you spoke your word and revealed your good news in Jesus, the Christ. Fill all creation with that word again, so that by proclaiming your joyful promises to all nations and singing of your glorious hope to all peoples, we may become one living body, your incarnate presence on the earth.
Amen.
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Evening Prayer:
Steadfast God, you have enriched and enlightened us by the revelation of your eternal Christ. Comfort us in our mortality and strengthen us to walk the path of your desire, so that by word and deed we may manifest the gracious news of your faithfulness and love.
Amen.
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Prayer with Children:
Dear God, sometimes, we have a hard time finding things (talk about an item that was lost and then found later). You always know where to look for us, and to you, we are never lost, always found. Thank you Jesus! Amen.
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In Our Prayers: Dennis, Ina, Don, Ashley, Brian, Eric, Nikki, Lonnie, Ahmed, Denny, Theresa, Ken, Sue, Lili, Gabby, Rhonda, John and Sharon, Linda and Mara, Trish, Alex and Andy, Ione, Gene, Tom, Karin, Joe, Linda, Sue, Bill, Velda, Paul, Charlie, Sue and Heidi, Tina, and Elaine. We also pray for our bishops, Elizabeth and Wayne.
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Ebenezer Welcomes Parish Nurse Marcia Smith THIS SUNDAY
Come and greet Marcia as she is installed during worship, and welcome her during coffee fellowship.
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Community Hour at Ebenezer: Sundays, 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Gather following worship for coffee, followed by Community Hour from 11:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m.
January 15: Dave's Deep Dive
Join Finance Chair Dave Wood for a detailed look at the Budget for 2017. This is the budget that will be presented at the annual meeting on January 29. If you're into the numbers, this is your chance to understand the budget rationale and ask the deep questions!
January 22: Bev's Benevolence Bingo
Ebenezer is proposing to give 10% of member giving as benevolence to the Metropolitan Chicago Synod, which also funds the ministries and mission of the ELCA as a church body. Ever wondered where those dollars go and what they accomplish? Bev Albert from the Stewardship Team will lead a fun and interactive game that will illuminate this important part of your giving. Come enjoy and learn!
January 29: Annual Congregational Meeting
At this important annual meeting, we will elect members to the Council and approve a budget. This is important work, and we need you! Please plan to attend.
Childcare IS provided!
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2017 Ebenezer Spirituality Retreat: Plan to attend!
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Community and Announcments
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Women's March on Chicago January 21
The Women's March on Chicago is being held in support of the Women's march on Washington. This march is in protest of the egregious messages heard during the campaign for the Presidency. We will be showing others that we will not stand for the loss of the rights people have struggled so long to get. Marches are being held in many major cities on 1-21-17. Chicago's march will gather at the Petrillo band shell at 10:00 a.m. on 1/21/17. It will begin with speakers and then do a short march around the Grant Park area back to the band shell. All women and those who support women's rights are welcome to attend. Please contact Pam Edelmann Sall at
pesall@comcast.net with questions.
UPDATE: SPEAKER HIGHLIGHT!
Three members of the cast of HAMILTON Chicago will speak and perform at the Rally & March. Put your hands together for: Ari Afsar, Karen Olivo, and Samantha Marie Ware!
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Inner City Muslim Action Network #FightFearBuildPower
https://www.facebook.com/events/1826428494299470/
Monday, January 16
6 PM - 9 PM
Harold Washington Cultural Center
4701 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, Illinois 60653
We are honored to be participating in the Chicago event of "Fighting Fear, Building Power", the Inner-City Muslim Action Network's (IMAN) first two-city event and will leverage spiritual leadership, creative genius and broad alliances during this pivotal time to reclaim and renew Dr. King's call for a "Beloved Community."
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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.
Note: The office is closed Monday, January 16.
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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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