Advent Sermon Series:
Dreamers
December 15, 2019
Services at
9
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10:30 am
Music:
Choir, Handbells, Michele Hecht, solo
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This Week at FCCGE
(Click the blue links to be taken to the article!)
12/12 - 7 pm Choir Rehearsal
12/15 - 8:30 am Pageant Costume Fittings-All Roles
12/15 - 9 am Pageant Rehearsal #3
12/15 - 11:45 Jr Hi Fellowship
12/15 - 3pm 345 Fellowship
12/15 - Senior High Fellowship Small groups (off-site)
12/15 - 11:45 am Soul Sisters
12/17 - 9:30-Noon Parent Child Playdate
12/17 - 7:15 pm Handbell Rehearsal
12/17 - 3 pm Tea Time at the Drake
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On the Horizon - Christmas!
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Sunday, December 22nd, there will be no childcare available, as we encourage all family members, infant to 100, to attend the single 10:30 am family-oriented service featuring our yearly Children's Pageant.
Sunday, December 29th, there WILL be childcare.
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Advent Sermon Series
One Sunday Left-
Dec. 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
Remember to bring your filled Reverse Advent Calendar collection boxes to the Single Christmas Pageant Worship Service on Sunday, December 22nd at 10:30 am
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Onward House Gift Appeal
Gifts Due Back This Sunday, Dec. 15th
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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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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Holiday Church Office Hours
Please note that the church office will be closed Tuesday, December 24 through Wednesday, January 1. Rev. Seth Ethan Carey is on call and may be reached at 630-207-0118, in the event of a pastoral emergency.
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Much Love to Robin Lovett-Owen
FCC has been the lucky beneficiary of Robin Lovett-Owen's presence, guiding our young people and congregation for the past few months. It is time for Robin to leave us to begin her year of internship in the Lutheran tradition. We are thankful for her energetic kindness and leadership and wish her much happiness.
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Danny Harman Named New Director of FCCGE Youth Ministries
Please welcome life-long member,
Danny Harman to his new role here at FCCGE as Director of Youth Ministries. Danny will be leading our youth ministry and fellowships for children and youth of all ages. Welcome to our staff, Danny!
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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 take anything you need.
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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 2/2, 9, 23, 3/8, 4/19, 26, 5/3, 31, 6/7, 14, 21, 28, 7/19, 26, 8/9, 16, 9/13, 20, 10/11,18, 11/15, 22, 29, 12/13. Thank you in advance!
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Tuesday Morning Study Group
Tuesday, December 17,
8:00 am
Our next book will be, Re-imagine The World - An Introduction to the Parables of Jesus by Bernard Brandon Scott. The re-imagined world, called the kingdom of God, presents his followers with a new option for living, contrasting the default world of the everyday. The new world must have been both terrifying and liberating. Join us for the lively discussion on Tuesday, December 17, 8:00 am sharp, in the Main Lobby. Any questions, contact Brian Hamilton.
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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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Angel Choir
Choir for 4-7 year Olds
Do you have a compact chorister, a mini minstrel, a diminutive diva in your house? Well we have the choir for you! Our Angel Choir is designed for little ones and busy parents. We perform 2 times a year and with only 2, 30 minute rehearsals beforehand. Fun. Short and sweet. Completely adorable.
Read more here.
Sign up here if you're interested and we will send you rehearsal reminders and songs ahead of time. We'd love to have your wee warbler! Ques? Sherry Flugel
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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. 8 -Feb. 12, 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? How does our faith call us to respond?
FCC will be working with Faith Lutheran and St. Mark's knowing that together we can do more than on our own to explore, asking questions, and look at what next steps are.
This curriculum will be facilitated by members of all three churches and allow us to enter into deep conversations with one another around the issues of gun violence. This initiative will kick off with a Film Screening on January 8th and conclude with a panel discussion at Glenbard West on February 12. For more information and to register, please click here.
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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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7th and 8th Grade Our Whole Lives Human Sexuality Ministry
Register for the
February 27-29th Retreat Now!
Please find general information about this ministry here at our church as well details for this year's 7th & 8th grade Our Whole Lives retreat and ministry
here.
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Winter Youth Dates
Sunday, December 15 -
8:30 am Pilgrim Hall - Costume Fittings & Christmas Pageant Rehearsal 3 of 4
Sunday, December 15 - 3 - 4:30 pm 345 Fellowship - Christmas Party
Sunday, December 15 - 11:45 am - 1:15 pm Jr Hi Youth Fellowship - Winterfest
Sunday, December 15 -
Time
TBD -Sr Hi Youth Fellowship - Small Groups
Saturday, December 21 - 9:00 am Christmas Pageant Dress Rehearsal
Sunday, December 22 - 10:30 am
Single Worship service with Christmas pageant -
Bring your Reverse Advent Calendar collection box for World Relief to worship
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Cabin Fever Game Night
Mon., December 30th from 7 - 9 PM
Family has gathered, and all of our decorations are still in place. We celebrated Jesus' birth and woke to unwrap presents; but what to do after the guests have departed, the wrapping paper is recycled and there's still an entire week until school starts again? Here's a chance to bring the family (and some friends) to try out a new game or play a beloved favorite. There'll be games of all sorts - (but bring one of your own if you want!), room for kids to blow off some steam - regardless of the weather outside - snacks, beverages and fellowship to chase away that Cabin Fever!
RSVP to
Sylvia
(or text 630-640-2425) so we can have enough snacks and beverages!
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