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1650 W. Foster Ave., Chicago IL
(773) 561-8496
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Starry Night
, 1888,Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890)
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26th Sunday After Pentecost
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November begins with All Saints Day and ends in or near Advent, when we anticipate Christ’s coming again. So the readings today tell of the final resurrection and the end time. In the turmoil of hope, fear, and disbelief that these predictions provoke in us, Hebrews sounds a note of confident trust. Christ makes a way for us where there is no way, and we walk it confidently, our hearts and bodies washed in baptismal water, trusting the one who has promised. The more we see the last day approaching, the more important it is to meet together to provoke one another to love.
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See you Sunday!
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Morning Prayer:
God our rock, you hear the cries of your people and answer the prayers of the faithful. Grant us the boldness of Hannah
that we may persist in prayer, confident in your steadfast love. Amen.
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Evening Prayer:
Providing God,
you journeyed with Ruth and comforted Hannah when their lives were burdened by grief. Grant us faith to believe you will provide a future where we see none, that bitterness may turn to joy and barrenness may bear life. Amen.
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Prayer with Children:
Dear Jesus, you have promised that we were made to shine like the stars. Thank you for all the ways you make me shine, so I can give light and love to my family, friends, and neighbors. Thank you Jesus!
Amen.
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In our prayers:
Justice, Ashley, Carolyn, Jennifer, Howard, Dennis, Richard, Jody, Scott, Barbara, Dick, Ashley, Debbie, Eric, Dan, Ron, Major, Belita, Jack, Aimee, Velda, Paul, Ina, Lili, Gloria, Monroe, John and Sharon. 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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Friends and family of Ann, John Elmquist's mother, who died this week.
Aimee Kilman, friend of Ebenezer, who is in hospice care.
Pastor Gordon Straw, who has been hospitalized.
Carolyn Bertagnoli and Vereen Nordstrom, recovering at home from falls.
Vikki Ward-Martin, recovering from an infection.
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This Week's Commemorations
Elizabeth of Hungary, renewer of society, died 1231
Saturday, November 17, 2018
Born in Hungary, Elizabeth was betrothed to the son of the Landgrave of Thuringia, and at age four was taken to be raised with him at the Wartburg Castle. Ten years later they were married. She was very generous to the poor, and after her husband's death she lived in cruel hardship until her own death at age twenty-four.
Clement, Bishop of Rome, died around 100
Friday, November 23, 2018
Clement was the third bishop of Rome. He is best remembered for a letter he wrote to the congregation in Corinth, still struggling with the same problems that led to Paul's letters to them. As did Paul, he focused on the need for love among Christians.
Miguel Agustín Pro, martyr, died 1927
Friday, November 23, 2018
Pro grew up in a time when the Mexican revolutionaries accused the church of siding with the wealthy. He became a Jesuit priest, and worked on behalf of the poor and homeless. Falsely accused of throwing a bomb at a government official, he was executed, but not before crying out "Long live Christ the King!"
Justus Falckner, died 1723; Jehu Jones, died 1852; William Passavant, died 1894; pastors in North America
Saturday, November 24, 2018
Not only was Falckner the first Lutheran ordained in North America, but he published a catechism which was the first Lutheran book published on the continent. Jones was the Lutheran church's first African American pastor and carried out missionary work in Philadelphia which led to the formation there of the first African American Lutheran congregation (St. Paul's). William Passavant helped to establish hospitals and orphanages in a number of cities and was the first to introduce deaconesses to the work of hospitals in the United States.
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Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving Dinner will be here at the church on Thanksgiving afternoon. To prepare food, or help with set up or cleanup; and, to let us know if you plan to attend, contact Mark Hicks at mthicks@comcast.net.
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Edgewater Community Religious Association Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Nov. 18
The annual interfaith Thanksgiving service is a time when our very diverse community comes together in celebration of what makes of all grateful. The ECRA service will be held at Ismaili Center on Nov. 18, 2018, at 3PM. 6259 N Broadway, Chicago. Care for Real is the beneficiary of donations collected. Last year, these donations helped us provide meals during the month of November to 2,511 households and fed 4,432 individuals.
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Reminder:
The office is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday and Friday.
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Endowment Grant Program
Each year Ebenezer’s Endowment makes grants to Ebenezer’s ministries, external ministries and an infrastructure improvement. The endowment strives to fund innovative and new projects that have had difficulty finding funding from other sources. The Ebenezer Endowment Committee is pleased to invite applications for this year’s grants to support ministry and social justice work in the Ebenezer congregation and broader community. We have extended the application submission deadline to December 1st. Please find the application at
http://ebenezerchurch.org/contactsandnews/endowment-grant-program/
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Community Hour at Ebenezer
Sundays from 11:15 – 12:15 a.m. downstairs in the Education Center.
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Sunday, November 18
We will have a presentation and discussion on “Single Payer Health Care: Could it work in the US?” Bill Bianchi of Illinois SIngle Payer Coalition will be facilitating. Come and share your ideas.
Sunday, Nov. 25
The Holy Land: Ancient Sites and Current Struggles in Israel/Palestine. Focus: Water. With Dr. Klaus-Peter Adam from Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago
December 2
– Creating a home Advent Wreath. This all-ages project with Georgian and Laura Hadley will help you create an Advent wreath for home use, while Pastor Michael offers a brief explanation of the symbols and traditions of the Advent season. Join us!
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Small Groups at Ebenezer
Are you interested in learning more about the Small Group ministry at Ebenezer? Current members of the small groups gather…
- To get to know one another and become a caring community.
- To support one another through listening, sharing, praying, and being present to one another.
- To discover meaning in God’s word and apply it to our lives.
- To enjoy one another’s uniqueness and take responsibility for our own adventure in Christian growth.
We are happy to announce a fourth small group that will meet on a week day morning determined by the group.
If you are interested in making a commitment or learning more please contact Bev, Darlene, Janet, or Pastor Michael:
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Edgewater Congregations Together Youth Group
at Immanuel Lutheran Church (1500 W. Elmdale Ave.)
The E.C.T. (Edgewater Congregations Together) Youth Group has resumed their regular youth group schedule.
2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month
Dinner - 6:15 pm; Program - 7:00-8:30 pm; Free Time - 8:30-9:00 pm
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Annual Confirmation & Sr. High Winter Retreat
(with ELCA Metro-Chicago Synod)
at Lutherdale Bible Camp in Elkhorn, WI
Fri., Feb. 1-Sun., Feb. 3
Games, Music, Worship, Toboggan Slide (weather permitting), Friends, Faith Discussions, Fellowship, Fun!
Cost: $115 per person. (Scholarships available.)
DEADLINE TO RSVP, SEND IN FORMS, AND $25 DEPOSIT: WED., NOV. 28! Contact Pastor Emily at
pastoremilyh@gmail.com
to sign up or for more information.
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Edgewater Congregations Together 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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Parent’s Night Out! –
FOR A GOOD CAUSE
Saturdays: Dec 1 and March 9 from 4:00-8:00pm
@Immanuel Lutheran Church (1500 W. Elmdale Ave.)
Ages: 2 years-5th grade
Suggested Donation:
$20 – for one child, $25 for two children, $30 for more than two children.
Enjoy a night out for a good cause! While parents/guardians have a night out, children will be in a safe environment doing fun activities led by Pastor Emily Heitzman, the church youth group, and several other adult church members.
Children should bring a sack dinner to eat during the evening.
All proceeds will help send middle-high school youth who attend the Edgewater Congregations Together Youth Group and Immanuel Lutheran Church to Dubuque, Iowa this August for a service-learning trip. This is a wonderful opportunity for many youth in the Edgewater area to get out of the city, visit a college, learn about social agencies and participate in service projects in another city, and develop relationships with other youth from Chicago as well as with people in a smaller Midwest town.
To register or inquire with any questions:
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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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Esprit:
A Support Group for People Recovering or Supporting Others with Mental Health Issues
Esprit welcomes anyone affected by mental illness and makes available a spiritual circle to share, listen, learn, be heard and renewed.
MONTHLY gatherings are 2nd and 4th Thursdays 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
October 11, 2018-May 23rd, 2019
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Senior Luncheon of Gratitude
Gratitude is good for our spiritual, mental and physical health! We have many reasons to practice gratitude and much to be grateful for.
Join us for a meal, fellowship and reflection on gratitude on
Thursday, November 15
at 12:00
in the Café. For more information contact Marcia Smith at
parishnursemarcia@gmail.com
or 773-743-1831. Join us!
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Women's Book Group
meets at the church at 7:15 p.m. on December 17 to discuss
The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ
by Phillip Pullman.
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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 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Thursday 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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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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