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1650 W. Foster Ave., Chicago IL
(773) 561-8496
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Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
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"The mustard seed becomes a great shrub that shelters the birds, recalling ancient images of the tree of life. We’d expect a cedar or a sequoia, but Jesus finds the power of God better imaged in a tiny, no-account seed. It’s not the way we expect divine activity to look. Yet the tree of life is here, in the cross around which we gather, the tree into which we are grafted through baptism, the true vine that nourishes us with its fruit in the cup we share. It may not appear all that impressive, but while nobody’s looking it grows with a power beyond our understanding."
See you Sunday!
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"The Tree of Life" from the Stoclet Frieze, Gustav Klimt 1862-1918
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Morning Prayer:
Mighty God, to you belong the mysteries of the universe. You transform shepherds into kings, the smallest seeds into magnificent trees, and hardened hearts into loving ones. Bless us with your life-giving Spirit,
re-create us in your image, and shape us to your purposes, through Jesus Christ. Amen.
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Evening Prayer:
Your hand is upon your people, O God, to guide and protect them through the ages. Keep in your service those you have called and anointed, that the powers of this world may not overwhelm us, but that, secure in your love, we may carry out your will
in the face of all adversity. Amen.
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Prayer with Children:
Dear God, you make big things happen through little things! Help me to always know that I am important to you and loved by you, no matter how small I sometimes feel. Thank you Jesus! Amen.
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In our prayers:
Gloria, Monroe, John and Sharon, Beck, Bob, Don, Howard, Richard, Jody, Sharon, Barbara, Dick, Ashley, Mitzi’s son-in-law, Debbie, Dan, Belita, Esther, Bob, Lorna, Tom, Velda, Paul, Ina, Patrick, Eric, Nikki, Jennifer, Linda, Sharon, and Gene.
We also pray for our bishops, Elizabeth and Wayne.
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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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Don McCrary, who is continuing treatment.
Tom, Ashley Frigerio's stepfather, whose health is declining.
Bob Reiden Bach, who is addressing health concerns.
Barbara Ketter and Lorna Luebbers, who are recovering from surgery.
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This Week's Commemorations
Onesimos Nesib, translator, evangelist, died 1931
Thursday, June 21, 2018
Onesimos was born in Ethiopia. Captured and taken as a slave to Eritrea, he was there freed by Swedish missionaries. He translated the Bible into his native Oromo and returned to preach there.
John the Baptist, Sunday, June 24.
John said, "[Jesus] must increase, but I must decrease." And so his birth is celebrated half a year before Jesus', just as the daylight in the northern hemisphere begins to wane. Jesus honored John as being the greatest prophet.
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Edgewater Congregations Together Youth
Recently, two of our Edgewater Congregations Together youth gathered with four other Chicago area youth, ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, and the ELCA Youth Gathering Director for a text (scripture) study at the ELCA Churchwide office. They offered their insights about the scripture Bishop Eaton will preach on at the Youth Gathering closing worship in Houston and how it speaks to youth today.
Our youth did a fantastic job representing the
Edgewater Congregations Together
Youth Group, our Edgewater congregations, and the ELCA youth as a whole, and the Bishop and the ELCA will be better because of these young people and all they have to offer the Church and our world.
Keep our 13 youth, 2 young adult leaders, and 2 pastors who will be attending the ELCA Youth Gathering and Multicultural Youth Leadership Event in Houston in your prayers!
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@Immanuel Lutheran Church
(1500 W. Elmdale Ave.)
Mon., June 25-Thurs., June 28
1:00-4:00pm
12:30pm – free lunch
(provided by Catholic Charities)
AGES: 5 yrs-6
th
grade,
3-4 yrs may come w/ an adult
Bible Stories! Songs! Dance! Crafts!
Games! Service Projects!
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Ebenezer Refugee Support
Ebenezer’s support group works with newly arrived refugees in the Rogers Park and Edgewater area. Sponsoring agencies offer a minimum of initial help when families first arrive. Ebenezer’s group works to fill the gap until families are self-supporting. To see a list of items needed and sign up to donate them, click
here.
Check back periodically. The list is updated as families’ needs change. Cash donations can be made out to Ebenezer Lutheran Church with the notation of Refugee Fund on the memo line. Questions can be directed to
Jackie Wood
or text at 773-484-3923. or call
Norm Dynneson
at 773-218-8729
To learn more, visit the Facebook Page for the group
here. Or, contact
Norm D.
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Women's Book Group
The group meets at 7:15 p.m. at Ebenezer.
June 18:
The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See
July 16:
History of Wolves
by Emily Fridlund
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Wellness Screening Follow-Up
What do all those numbers mean on your medical lab test results? They can be confusing. Does your health care provider explain them to your satisfaction? If not, join us for a follow-up session with physicians from Advocate to discuss your results, ask questions, and get a better understanding of your health.
When:
Saturday, June 23, 2018; 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Where:
Ebenezer Lutheran Church.
Bring your test results with you!!!
These can be tests from any lab, any doctor, any time in the recent past. They do not have to be tests done in this screening.
Breakfast will be provided. For more information contact Marcia Smith at 773-743-1831 or
parishnursemarcia@gmail.com
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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 are currently taking a break for summer and will resume in fall.
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
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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 Announcements
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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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Regular Office Hours
Monday-Thursday
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 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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