Holy Week

 


You are invited to attend our services during Holy Week!

Here is the schedule:

Good Friday (April 14th) 7pm
No Saturday service (April 15th)
Easter Sunday (April 16th) 6:30AM Sunrise Service, 8:45AM Traditional Service and 10:45AM Contemporary Service

Please note: there is no Sunday School or confirmation class this Sunday for Easter.

Good Friday Service Tonight at 7pm
Come to worship tonight and hear the last words of the one who came to save us. On Good Friday, we remember Jesus' suffering and death on the cross and his grace and forgiveness of our sins, even in the midst of our own struggles. During worship, you are invited to write down something you are struggling with on a slip of paper and put it at the foot of the cross, with assurance that Jesus knows your suffering and is with you still.

Easter Breakfast
Our Men's Ministry coordinates the annual Easter breakfast on Sunday, April 16th. We are in need of all people to help bring food, cook, serve, set-up and clean-up on Easter morning. 

We will begin serving after the 6:30am sunrise worship service. If you can help, contact Michael Ford at  grapes2grow@yahoo.com  or Jennifer Keller at jk_keller@yahoo.com . 

Come and join the resurrection feast!

Rebuilding Together on April 29th
Thanks to all that have contacted me about the Rebuilding Together event on April 29th.

As I stated before, this will be the second year we'll be doing this really worthwhile outreach activity. We're doing a bunch of really impactful projects for a low-income homeowner in the South suburbs.  This is part of an overall event that day that is rehabbing 80 houses around Chicago and thousands nationally.

Please email me at  gregory_j_morin@yahoo.com if you're in or if you have any questions.

Thanks!!!!

Greg

Outreach Ministry
A Thank-You to the Congregation

Earlier this week I brought the completed Easter baskets to one of the CILA homes. They recognized me as "the lady from the church". They enthusiastically spoke about their memories of our summer picnic and of the medals they won by participating in the games.  In the mean time, no one noticed the wrapped baskets being spirited away by CILA personnel and hidden until Easter morning. I think we all wish we could be present to see the resident's smiles when they see their baskets!
 
Our Lenten project was to raise 500 pounds of food and toiletries for the New Hope Community Food Pantry in Norwood Park. However, we topped 1000 pounds! This will go to our underserved neighbors. Way to go ELC!  
 
Please know that your efforts are greatly appreciated and that these gifts make a difference in people's lives. Thank you on behalf of all of those we serve.
 
Sincerely,
 
Ruth Ann Chaffee

Youth Work Camp
We're off to the Mississippi River Work Camp! Our youth and adults are headed to East Moline this July for our mission trip. We'll be encountering Jesus as we meet new friends and give some much needed TLC to some homes. We head out on Sunday, July 16th and return on Saturday, July 22nd. Sixth graders and up are invited to join us, plus friends! The cost is only $100, and we need your RSVP by Monday, April 24th. To register and for more information, visit our website:    https://groupmissiontrips.com/pc/edgebrook-lutheran-church-chicago/17il01/overview/  or talk with Pastor Joe or Pastor Christina.

Vacation Bible School
Summer is coming, and so is Vacation Bible School! This year, we're hosting the Maker Fun Factory, learning that we are created by God and built for a purpose. We welcome our community to join us July 31st through August 4th, from 6:30-8pm. We'll have live music and games, Bible story, snack, and time to play with gizmos. This fantastic and free event is for our preschoolers through 5th graders in the community. Those in 6th grade and older are encouraged to help as crew leaders and activity leaders. For more information, visit our website: https://vbspro.events/p/events/edgebrookvbs or contact Pastor Christina at pastorchristina@edgebrooklutheran.org.

ELCA News and Events
Here you can find recent statements from Bishop Eaton, information about the Lutheran-Catholic Joint Statement and more:  http://www.elca.org/en/News-and-Events

Communications at ELC
If you have any communications/marketing needs, such as news for the weekly email newsletter, special email announcements, social media, the church website, flyers, brochures, mailers or anything else related to church communications, PLEASE CONTACT Jason Schultz at communications@edgebrooklutheran.org and copy Pat Godek at office@edgebrooklutheran.org.

Meetings & Activities at ELC Next Week
Friday 6:30 p.m.                     A.A. Meeting
Saturday                                 NO SERVICE
Sunday 6:30 a.m.                    Sunrise Easter Service
Sunday 7:30 a.m.                    Easter Breakfast
Sunday 8:45 a.m.                    Traditional Worship Service
Sunday 9:45 a.m.                    Coffee Hour/NO Sunday School or Confirmation
Sunday 10:45 a.m.                  Contemporary Worship Service
Monday                                   Church Office Closed
Monday 7:00 p.m.                   A.A. Meeting
Monday 8:30 p.m.                   A.A. Meeting
Wednesday 10:00                    Quilting
Wednesday 1:00 p.m.              Bible Study
Thursday  1:00 p.m.                Yoga

                
Contact Us
CONTACT INFORMATION
 
C hurch Office Phone:                 773-763-2121 
  Pat Godek                                  office@edgebrooklutheran.org
   
   
Pastor Joe Schultz                      773-647-1739     
                                                    pastorjoe@edgebrooklutheran.org   

Pastor Christina Garrett Klein     773-763-2121
                                                   pastorchristina@edgebrooklutheran.org

Jason Schultz                      

Communications Team                
 
       
Steve McChesney                             
Council President                         council@edgebrooklutheran.org

Sincerely,

 

 

The Staff at
Edgebrook Lutheran Church

 

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