GLC - - - Connects!
March 12, 2020
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TO PREPARE YOU FOR WORSHIP
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What belongs to God and what is ours?
Because this is a church newsletter, you are probably more likely to say that everything belongs to God. If someone were watching you, would they be able to tell that you believed that?
Mighty God, this is a difficult teaching! We understand that you have put everything we need into the world and entrusted it to our care. Help us to remember this; in our words and in our actions. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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Though this Spiritual, "I want Jesus to Walk with Me",
focuses on a plea for Jesus to walk alongside us, there is an element of assurance that His answer is “yes.” As the psalmist writes, “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me” (Psalm 23:4, ESV). As this song is sung, think about what it means to constantly have the presence of God, even when no human companionship is available. - Hymnary
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A tiny unseen thing that can come into your body
and change everything. Then it moves rapidly from person to person as it seeks to find new places to thrive. We can and should take precautions; at GLC our cleaning service is using stronger cleaning agents. We will share peace with smiles and peace signs instead of handshakes. We will remind you that the communion hosts move from a plastic sleeve to a bowl to washed and hand-sanitized hands to your hands. The body of Christ comes to you without dipping in the grape juice or wine. But most of all we will pray for people whose daily work puts them at higher risk; especially health care workers. We will pray for already isolated people in our congregation and community that live in care facilities that are now closed to visitors of every kind. We will pray for people who have been exposed and are waiting, and for those suffering through the disease. We will pray for hourly workers who were barely making it, who won't have the option of working from home. And we will respond as we are able to help organizations that help those in our community who are on the edge. #generouslifeinChrist
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WONDERING...
REAL QUESTIONS FROM REAL PEOPLE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT GLC
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Parent's Day Out Registration
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Parent’s Day Out (PDO) provides a loving environment for children ages 2 to 5 years to play, learn, and grow while providing parents three hours to use as they like! PDO helps prepare children for the transition to preschool and kindergarten. This is not a drop-off program – when you register, the spot is your child’s from September through May.
Registration begins Monday, March 16 @ 9:15 am for all currently enrolled PDO families, siblings, and GLC members.
Registration opens to the community Monday, April 6 @ 10 am.
Learn more here
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GROWING SPIRITUALLY/BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS/INSPIRED TO SERVE
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Soup Suppers Sign-Up Success!
Soup Suppers I Wednesdays @ 6 pm through April 1
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We were really cooking with gas this week!
We've filled almost all the Soup Supper spots with very few remaining. If you haven't already,
would you consider signing up to help -- even if you are not attending -- so we can finish the soup supper season strong! If you can help, we ask that you let us
know
by either signing up on
SignUpGenius,
emailing
Debbie Mickelsen
or
calling/ texting 630-947-3077. When bringing food, please drop it off at church by 5:15 pm each Wednesday. Thank you!
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What is a small group?
Different from the groups that are publicized on the calendar and e-news, small groups are closed groups
formed to develop safe spaces for deeper relationships and intentional growth in faith.
They are led by members of the congregation who work with Pastor Trudy to invite others to join. They read books and listen to podcasts, but mostly they support each other! Like to join a group or start one? Contact
Pastor Trudy
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Weekend Worship Servers
Serving Saturday - March 14
5:00 pm
The McCarthy Family
Serving Sunday - March 15
9:00 am
Katrine Maguire, Chris Meade, Merla Billquist, Barbara Noble, Mitzi Pearson, Lily Autenrieth, Nati Gaikis, Jena & Michael Hess
Coffee Bar:
Mike Slifka
10:30 am
Todd Steenson, Linda Pierpoint, Will Kanzler, Rob McKenna, Brandy Hunter, Dylan Kanzler, Jordan Hunter, Lisa & Damon Kanzler
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This Week at GLC
Sunday, March 15
High School Youth Group
@ 10:00 am
Monday, March 16
Tuesday, March 17
Council Meeting
@ 7 pm;
Wednesday, March 18
Soup Supper
@ 6 pm;
Lent worship—Holden Evening Prayer
@ 7 pm.
Thursday, March 19
Prayer Shawl Group
@ 11:30 am. Contact:
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E
very Sunday
Every Monday
Every Wednesday
Every Thursday
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CONNECTING TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES
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Lazarus House
Registration is now open for runners and walkers to participate in the 2020 July 4th Lazarus House Great Western Freedom 4 Charity Run/Walk at LeRoy Oakes. All proceeds benefit Lazarus House, Center for Transitional Living, and Homeless Prevention Program.
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