Advent Sermon Series:
Dreamers
December 8, 2019
Services at
9
and
10:30 am
Music: Choir, Jeff Haeger, baritone
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This Week at FCCGE
(Click the blue links to be taken to the article!)
12/5 - 7 pm Choir Rehearsal
12/8 - Children Bring Back Banks for Refugees
12/8 - 11:45 Jr Hi Fellowship
12/8 - NO 345 Fellowship
12/8 - NO Senior High Fellowship (due to Lock-in)
12/8 - 6:30 pm OASIS
12/10 - 9:30-Noon Parent Child Playdate
12/10 -
NO Prime Timers Planning Meeting
12/10 - 7:15 pm Handbell Rehearsal
12/11 - 7 pm Yoga
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On the Horizon - Christmas!
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Advent Sermon Series
Sundays, Dec. 1, 8 and 15th
The story of Advent is the story of dreamers; men and women who had dreams and visions of angels who foretold things yet to pass. But they also had different kinds of dreams; hopes, desires, and ambitions for their lives and their world. This Advent season, lets dream together about the world to come.
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Advent Devotional 2019
Everyday in Advent in Your Inbox
Once again, we are offering our yearly Advent Devotional - a daily treasure featuring a reflection based on scripture for you to read. The articles are written by our very own FCC members and friends. This year, it will be delivered to your computer inbox and printed versions will be available weekly in the Narthex. What a great excuse to stop working, read and feel inspired.
Email Sherry to make sure you're on the electronic list!
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Reverse Advent Calendars
If you would like to participate in the Reverse Advent Calendar church-wide Advent practice collecting items for World Relief's "Good Neighbor" kits for refugees, all you need is a box,
put these items in it daily
and print out our Reverse Advent Calendar Donation Card List with instructions. Filled Donation Boxes will be collected during the Sunday, December 22nd single 10:30 am worship service.
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Onward House Gift Appeal
THANK YOU!!
We are so thrilled to announce that ALL family names have been chosen for the Onward House Gift Appeal. We thank each and every one of the generous souls that acted so quickly to help make the season brighter for families in need.
If you would Like to help Marge Kovatch in another capacity, please mail her.
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It's Tea Time!
Dec. 17th at 3 pm
Drake Hotel, Chicago
Michigan Avenue is beginning to glitter ... a perfect combination for our Annual Holiday Tea at Chicago's famous Drake Hotel on Michigan Avenue. Join us for our annual Ladies in the Loop afternoon tea.
Read more here.
Contact Celia Rodee.
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Order Poinsettias
Order your poinsettias to adorn the sanctuary for Christmas. Poinsettias may be offered in celebration or memory of a loved one or dedicated to someone special. Order forms may be found in the Main Lobby. Cost is $16.50 per plant, available in red, pink or white; orders must be received by Monday, December 9.
Contact Jennifer Darnall with questions.
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Film Group
Tues., Dec 10 at 6:30pm, Starlight Cinema
Film Group will view Pier Paolo Pasolini's film The Gospel According to St Matthew (1964, b/w, 2h 17m, in Italian w/ subtitles). All the dialog is from Matthew, so it might be a good chance to re-read it before the movie! Please join us for this classic movie with brief discussion.
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Flowers for Our Altar
Ever wonder where the beautiful flowers on our altar come from? From folks like you! We are in need of flower donations and it's crazy easy to do: email or call
Jennifer Darnall (708.712.3712), tell her what date you want she'll do the rest. Available dates are 1/19, 2/2, 9, 23, 3/8, 15, 4/19, 26, 5/3, 31, 6/7, 14, 21, 28, 7/19, 26, 8/2, 9, 16, 9/13, 20, 10/11,18, 11/15, 22, 29, 12/13. Thank you in advance!
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Christmas Eve Ushers Needed
Six ushers are needed for each of the Christmas Eve Services: 7:00 pm and 10:30 pm. Super easy, incredibly welcoming!
Contact Tom Pulver (or 312-816-0863).
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Come Get Your Stuff!
Removal December 19th
As we do every year, we have a nice collection of water bottles, glasses and all sort of flotsam and jetsam in our lost and found, located on the coat rack right next to our coffee cart. If you think you have something there, please come get it, as it will be given to Goodwill on Thursday December 19th. We also have furniture under the stairs near the parlor if you want to take a look at that and have anything you need.
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Longest Night Service
December 18, 7 pm
Do you or someone you know struggle with the approaching holiday? Perhaps a job loss, death of a loved one, illness or simply feeling like Christmas is not happening the way the world tells you it should. Please join us for this time of understanding and reflection in our sanctuary. Childcare provided.
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Choir Homecoming Sunday
December 1, 2019
Once a year we invite all singers that have ever sung with our choir to join us for Choir Homecoming Sunday. That day was Dec. 1st and we sang "Goin' Home", touching words to Dvorak's tune.
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Joyful Noise Children's Choir
Grades 2-5
Joyful Noise Children's Choir (grades 2-5) begins in January. Rehearsals on Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 pm, beginning January 9, in the Choir Room. To sign up, contact Michele Hecht, Director of Music Ministry.
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One Voice Choir Concert
Sunday, December 8, 4 pm
Treat yourself to a special musical event when the wonderful singers of One Voice Outreach Choir present their Winter Concert at FCCGE. No tickets are necessary; a freewill offering to support this non-profit organization in its outreach mission.
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Carolyn Lawrence, Published in
Living Lutheran
"It is my responsibility as a faith leader to bear witness to these crucified places and respond in action to the ethical issues of today."
Carolyn Lawrence, one of FCC's interim youth ministry directors was recently published in the journal
Living Lutheran
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A life-long Lutheran, Carolyn reflects on her visits to Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau as a fellow with
(
FASPE
).
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Gun Violence Initiative
Jan.-Feb. 2020
Gun violence, sadly, is a part of what seems like the daily news. How can we change things? How can we make sense of what's happening? Join us January 12th-Feb. 12th, partnering with local church St. Marks, for a series of discussions tackling this pressing and ever-growing problem in society. Watch for more info coming soon.
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December Social Justice Meeting
Monday, December 16 at 7 pm in the Parlor
This month as we celebrate the birth of the Christ, the prince of peace, the Social Justice Discussion Group will take some time to study an organization dedicated to achieving peace through practical initiatives.
WorldBEYOND.org is a global nonviolent movement to end war and establish a just and sustainable peace. This organization supports strategies for managing conflict without violence. It promotes assuring security by reforming and establishing new institutions and processes for lasting peace.
All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.
Questions Contact
Ida Hagman.
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Families, Youth and Children
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Senior High
Christmas Party and Lock-In
Sat, 12/7 6:30 pm - Sun, 12/8 10 am
All senior high youth are invited to the annual Christmas lock in. We will be having a gingerbread house building competition, playing games, doing yoga, watching movies, and having a secret Santa gift exchange!
Find the link to register and packing list here.
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Christmas Pageant
Sun.,
Dec.
22, 10:30 am
Calling on Christmas Eve Pageant Players! Is your elementary-age child or middle-school youth interested in a non-speaking role for our annual Christmas Eve Pageant during our family service, Sunday, December 22, 10:30 am? See details and sign up here, or contact Director, Caroline Andres or Catherine Curtis, Director of Christian Education with questions.
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Heifer Donations Tripled on Giving Tuesday
Heifer Sunday was a record-breaker for donations this year and we received a nice surprise on Tuesday when we donated the funds. Since it was Giving Tuesday, the donations were tripled, yes tripled, allowing us to donate the following:
- 3 heifers
- 6 pigs
- 3 sheep
- 6 goats
- 6 trios of rabbits (18 total)
- 12 clutches of chicks
- 6 beehives
- 6 llamas/alpacas
- 3 water buffalo
- 3 schools of fish fingerlings
This donation will allow families to provide themselves and their communities with a sustainable source of nutrition.
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Autumn Youth Dates
Sunday, December 8
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Families! Bring your church school offering - refugee banks to be collected in Children's Church or in the basket in the atrium!
Sunday, December 8 -
9:00 am Christmas Pageant Rehearsal 2 of 4 (Pilgrim Hall)
Sunday, December 8 - NO 345 Fellowship
Sunday, December 8 -
11:45 Jr Hi Youth Fellowship - Christmas Ornaments
Sunday, December 8 - NO Sr Hi Youth Fellowship (due to the lock-in)
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Parent's Night Out
Fri. Dec. 20. 5-9 pm
Crafts, games, snacks, and a Muppet Christmas Carol await your kids while you have a night off! Senior high youth going on Work Camp (supported by Kendra and Ally) are hosting a fundraiser on December 20 from 5-9 PM, open to kids aged infant through 5th grade; all you have to do is feed them supper then drop them off at church.
Contact Ally Vertigan for more details. Sign up here!
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