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Thursday, July 2, 2020
Sign up for Sunday Worship!
We're back in the Sanctuary for in-person Worship this Sunday!  Capacity is limited by IDPH guidelines. You must register to attend by 5:00 pm Friday, July 3. Please read   Requirements for Participation before you  register   on   Signup Genius . We will continue to livestream our service on the GLC YouTube channel. Please note that we have updated requirements to reflect that participants will sing 'in their hearts' only out of an abundance of caution for the safety of participants, staff and volunteers.
HAPPENING SUNDAY
Pastor Trudy's Message
When the things we've built unravel
2 Corinthians 5: 17-21   A new creation? I've always heard this in a positive light. A NEW creation! We all love new things, right? Until we are part of a new thing that we don't love so much. Like wearing masks and keeping distance. The new things are almost always about restoring all of the things that get out of balance — th e ways we spend our time and resources, the ways we relate to one another, the things we think are important. God had a big plan for restoring balance between God and creation — Jesus. And it is in His life, death and resurrection that we see glimpses of a newly restored creation.  

God, You continue to find ways to restore us; help us to see them as a gift. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Click here for the 9:00 am Sunday service on the GLC YouTube channel
Click here for the Worship Folder and God's Story, Our Story
Click here for the Children's Worship Folders:   Ages 3+   and   Ages 7+
WONDERING...
REAL QUESTIONS FROM REAL PEOPLE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT GLC
Reconciliation — this is a big word that is part of our scripture text AND part of what is happening in the world. Reconciling at its most basic is settling accounts. We celebrate the 4th of July and freedom that came after a war, which seemed to reconcile the issues between England and the colonies. We now know that there is always something more to be settled. Today there's an abundance of people asking for accounts to be settled — eager to lay blame or assign responsibility and an equal abundance who claim they are not responsible and should not bear the blame. Now read   2 Corinthians 5: 17-21  again with these modern challenges in mind.  Our faith calls us to a different standard and our freedom in the US gives us the space to live into this work of reconciling, not because it's easy, but because if we follow Jesus, it is where He will lead us.
Special service for those over age 65
Wednesday, July 15 @ 11:00 am
A smaller group (10 to 15 people) will gather for a simple worship, Holy Communion, and some special time in the Sanctuary. The service will last approximately 30 minutes. Read guidelines for attendance here . Email sign up with Julie here .
Holy Communion celebrated
Sunday, July 19
Holy Communion will be celebrated again on July 19 — at the in-person service, drive-through will be offered or you can continue to commune at home. Come, let us eat for now the feast is spread!
#WhereisthebodyofChrist CHALLENGE
SPLASH!
This photo challenge is about how we actively enjoy water —r unning through a sprinkler, jumping in the pool, stomping in a rain puddle or spraying someone with the hose...you get the idea! Send your photos (horizontally preferred) for the 7/12 slideshow to Margo by 5 pm Wednesday, July 8 . Thank you!
PARENT'S DAY OUT
Registration begins Monday, July 13
We'll begin registration for the 2020/21 session on Monday July 13 @ 8 am via email. Geneva Lutheran PDO will be complying with IDPH Phase 4 guidelines in the classrooms and taking every precaution to make PDO a safe place for the children and our staff. Learn about the NEW registration process.
Thank you note received
"Dear Geneva Lutheran Church,
What a pleasant surprise to find two pots of Begonia and Geranium plants on my front doorstep. They are planted in my front yard. Thank you.
Also thank you for the various greeting cards you have been sending me this year. How nice!
Shirley Zars"
We lift up in prayer
  • Unemployed and underemployed
  • With gratitude for all the things we are able to do to help others
  • For us to see the pain of others
  • For us to hear the cries for justice
  • For peaceful protests
  • For police officers working for peace
  • All who are hungry 
  • Those unable to pay rent
  • Those grieving losses
  • People finding new opportunities
  • Those struggling with isolation and mental health
  • Our leaders as they work to balance safety and activity
  • Those suffering with COVID-19 and their families
  • Health Care workers for safety and emotional support
  • All people who support essential work
Please email Amy Steenson or call (630) 232-0165 if you would like to add a name to the prayer list. Submitted names will remain on the prayer list for two weeks.
GLC Prayer Chain
This is a confidential telephone network ministry that intercedes on behalf of those in need by lifting up specific requests, concerns, and emergency situations. To request prayer, please call Sally Harmon (630) 377-0021.
LOOKING AHEAD
Midweek Meditation
Wednesday, July 8 @ 7:00 pm
Led by Pastor Trudy on Facebook Live

Bible Study
Thursday, July 9 @ 9:30 am
We'll look back at Sunday and ahead to next Sunday's reading.
Click on the  link   to join.

Special service for those over age 65
Wednesday, July 15 @ 11:00 am

Holy Communion
Sunday, July 19
GLC Life in Pictures
TO THE GLORY OF GOD

"Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance."
Psalm 89:15
If you have a picture(s) that you'd like to share of how you are living your #generouslifeinChrist, please send to   Margo . Thank you!