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1650 W. Foster Ave., Chicago IL
(773) 561-8496
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Martha and Mary
JESUS MAFA, 1973
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Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
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"Perhaps the church, at its best, is 'all ears.' Almighty God urges the faithful, again and again, to 'listen up!'—to heed the word from above. So it was with Abraham and Sarah, with Mary and Martha, and the early church at Colossae. So it is today as we join the assembly to hear the word of God, the words of life.
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See you Sunday!
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Morning Prayer:
Ever-faithful God, whose being is perfect righteousness: reconcile us in your Son with the helpless and the needy, with those we would ignore or oppress, and with those we have called enemies, that we may serve all people as your hands of love, and sit at the feet of those who need our compassionate care. Amen.
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Evening Prayer:
God of justice, your word is light and truth. Let your face shine on us to restore us, that we may walk in your way, seeking justice and doing good. Amen.
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Prayer with Children:
Dear Jesus
, we are your disciples, and you visit us in small and big ways each and every day. Help us to look for signs that you are with us. Amen.
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In our prayers:
Howard, Jody, Barbara, Dick, Ashley, Debbie, Linda, Charlie, Dave, Sierra, Dan, Belita, Eileen, Andrea, Max, Velda, Paula, Ina, Susan, Lili, Bob, Sean, Gloria, Monroe, John and Sharon, Beth, Dan, Chuck.
We also pray for our bishops, Elizabeth and Wayne, and our Bishop-elect, Yehiel.
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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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This Week's Commemorations
Mary Magdalene, Apostle
Monday, July 22, 2019
Sometimes called "the apostle to the apostles" because she told them of her encounter with the risen Lord, Mary was a woman of Galilee who followed Jesus throughout his ministry. She was present at Jesus' crucifixion and his burial.
Birgitta of Sweden, renewer of the church, died 1373
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Birgitta married at age thirteen and had four daughters. Widowed at age thirty-eight, she gave all that she owned to the poor, and founded a community of monks and nuns led by a woman. Her work is continued today by the Society of St. Birgitta.
James, Apostle
Thursday, July 25, 2019
James and his brother John were the sons of Zebedee, fishermen by trade before their call from Jesus. He was the first of the twelve apostles to be martyred, and his death is the only one recorded in scripture (Acts 12:1-2).
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Choir Schedule Change for the Fall
Beginning September 3, Ebenezer’s choir will rehearse on Tuesday nights from 7-8:30 pm in the Choir Room. This is instead of Thursday nights as in the past. All are welcome to participate! Speak to or email
John
if you have any questions.
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Women's Book Group
On August 19 we will meet at Pam Sall's home. Please call her at 847-675-7204 for information and directions. Hope to see you there!
August 19 – Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
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Ebenezer Parents Group This Sunday
Join us for a gathering of parents of infants and toddlers on July 21. We will share parenting joys, frustrations and ideas, as well as offer support to one another. For more information contact Marcia Smith, parish nurse at
parishnursemarcia@gmail.com
or 773-743-1831.
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Edgewater Congregations Together Youth Group
Edgewater Congregations Together Youth Group meets at Immanuel Lutheran Church (1500 W. Elmdale Ave.)
2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month
Dinner - 6:15 pm; Program - 7:00-8:30 pm; Free Time - 8:30-9:00 pm
Edgewater Congregations Together Youth Group consists of youth in grades 6th-12th 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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Edgewater Congregations Together Young Adults Group
Young adults (18 years old through early 30s) from Unity, Ebenezer, and Immanuel Lutheran churches, as well as others from the community, will be gathering once a month for social events, service projects, and faith and life discussions.
If you are a young adult and would like to connect with other young adults in the area, please contact Pastor Emily Heitzman at
pastoremilyh@gmail.com
to learn how you can get involved and/or to sign up.
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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
Follow the Ebenezer Refugee Support Group on
Facebook
to see updates on families and the what the current needs are. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact Norm Dynneson or Jackie Wood, as well.
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Esprit:
A Support Group for People Recovering or Supporting Others with Mental Health Challenges Coming This Fall
Care is a simple 4-letter word, but a powerful way to change lives for people affected by mental health challenges.
July is National Minority Mental Health Month
"Why Care? Approximately 46.6 million adults in the United States face the reality of managing a mental illness every day. Anyone can experience mental health challenges, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity."- National Alliance on Mental Illness (
nami.org/minoritymentalhealth
;
nami.org/whycare
; #whycare.)
Esprit welcomes anyone affected by mental health issues and makes available a spiritual circle to share, listen, learn, be and renewed.
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Community and Announcements
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Rev. Frederick G. Haman,
Former Ebenezer Associate
Former Ebenezer associate pastor Rev. Frederick G. Haman, Jr., 89, of Denver, CO died on Saturday, June 29, 2019. Read his obituary
here.
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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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July Office Hours
Monday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 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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