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1650 W. Foster Ave., Chicago IL
(773) 561-8496
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"On the fiftieth day of Easter we celebrate the Spirit, through whom and in whom the people of God are created and re-created. Pentecost is sometimes called the church’s birthday, but might more appropriately be called its baptism day, since the gift of the Spirit is the fullness of baptism. Romans makes it clear that God is in the process of re-creating the entire cosmos; yet the Spirit is also at work in the most intimate and personal way, praying in us “with sighs too deep for words” when we do not know how to pray."
See you Sunday,
Pastor Michael
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Morning Prayer:
Creator Spirit and Giver of life,
make the dry, bleached bones of our lives live and breathe and grow again as you did of old. Pour out your Spirit upon the whole creation. Come in rushing wind and flashing fire to turn the sin and sorrow within us into faith, power, and delight. Amen.
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Evening Prayer:
Holy God, you spoke the world into being. Pour your Spirit to the ends of the earth, that your children may return from exile as citizens of your commonwealth, and our divisions may be healed by your word of love and righteousness. Amen.
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Prayer with Children:
Dear God, you give is many ways to communicate - our words, our actions, our bodies, and our spirits. Help us to pay attention to how you are working in the world around us, and to communicate the love your Holy Spirit shares with us. Thank you Jesus! Amen.
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In our prayers:
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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Vivian Miltner and Joe Johnson, who are confirmed today.
Don McCrary, who is continuing treatment.
Tom, Ashley Frigerio's stepfather, whose health is declining.
Seth, son of Mark Hicks, who has moved to Sober Living.
Bob Reiden Bach, who is addressing health concerns.
Barbara Ketter, who is recovering from surgery.
Lorna Luebbers, who is having surgery this week.
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This Week's Commemorations
Helena, mother of Constantine, died around 330
Monday, May 21, 2018
Influenced by her son to become Christian, Helena (or Helen) lived an exemplary life of faith. She is also remembered for traveling through Palestine building churches on the sites she believed to be associated with Christ's life.
Nicolaus Copernicus, died 1543; Leonhard Euler, died 1783; scientists
Thursday, May 24, 2018
These two men were both scientists who helped to explain the wonders of God's universe. Copernicus is best known for promoting the idea that the sun, not the earth, is at the center of our solar system. Euler was one of the founders of pure mathematics, and contributed to many other fields.
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Confirmation Is Sunday, May 20
Congratulations to Vivian Miltner and Joe Johnson! Plan to attend this Sunday to celebrate with our young adult members.
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@Immanuel Lutheran Church
(1500 W. Elmdale Ave.)
Mon., June 25-Thurs., June 28
1:00-4:00pm
12:30pm – free lunch
(provided by Catholic Charities)
AGES: 5 yrs-6
th
grade,
3-4 yrs may come w/ an adult
Bible Stories! Songs! Dance! Crafts!
Games! Service Projects!
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Senior Poetry Group: Monday, May 21, 12:00 pm
We will meet one week earlier this month for our poetry discussion in the Cafe (below the sanctuary) this month. This time we will be looking at 2 poems our leader Ralph has written. Bring a sandwich and join us for a great discussion. Ralph will bring Dessert.
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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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Women's Book Group
The group meets at 7:15 p.m. at Ebenezer.
May 21:
Britt Marie Was Here
by Fredrik Bakman
June 18:
The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See
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Wellness Screening
The annual Wellness Screening is approaching. This year the testing will be done at your convenience at any of several Quest Labs beginning in May and continuing until June 9
th. The follow-up event for discussing your results will be Saturday, June 23 at 10 a.m. at Ebenezer.
The basic screening test includes a lipid and chemistry profile and a complete blood count for $54. Additional tests are available: thyroid profile, vitamin D, PSA (prostate specific antigen,) CRP (C-reactive protein,) hemoglobin A1C and ColoCare (take-home colon cancer test.) This is a great opportunity to have low cost screening tests done thanks to Health Maintenance Institute (HMI) and a chance to discuss your results in detail with doctors from Advocate Health Care.
Here is what you need to do:
She will get the needed paperwork to you and enter you in the Quest Lab
system. Allison will discuss ways to submit your payment.
- Have screening tests done at Quest no later than June 9.
- Receive results in the mail within 2 weeks after testing.
- Bring results with you when you come for the follow-up on Saturday, June 23, 10:00 a.m.at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1650 W. Foster, Chicago. Breakfast will be provided!
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Coping with Chronic Illness
Join us and learn about ways to cope with the challenges of chronic health issues. We will have two knowledgeable presenters and also time for questions, sharing and conversation.
When: Saturday, June 9, 2018; 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Where: Immanuel Lutheran Church 1500 W. Elmdale Ave.
Presenters include: Dr. Harvey Wolf, health psychologistand Jenni Grover, author of
Chronic Babe.
For more information contact Marcia Smith at 773-743-1831 or
parishnursemarcia@gmail.com
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Thinking Ahead about Community Hour
Have you ever thought as you sat in the pews that you wished we could have a discussion about something that was important to your life, maybe about parenting or living the single life, or Zoroastrianism or time management or the safety of football or whatever.
If you have ever had this thought please join us as we lift up possible topics for next year’s community house hour on Sunday June 10
th
following coffee hour. No topic is too silly or serious to be put on the list.
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Esprit:
A Support Group for People Recovering from Mental Health Issues
We at Ebenezer welcome everyone into our spiritual circle. We know that most everyone has experienced or supported someone with mental health issues. We also recognize that we all need a circle of support in our lives. Ebenezer strives to create a place where all can come, share, listen, learn and be renewed.
We meet the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each Month! 7:00 pm—8:30 pm
For more information , please call Ashley at 773-428-1521
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Youth Group Update
Edgewater Congregations Together Youth Group!
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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Facilities Feedback
Ebenezer's facilities are busier than ever, which is both a gift and a challenge! To help us understand areas where cleaning and repair could be improved, you are invited to use this
form to provide feedback to Jesse, our sexton. This is a more reliable method than verbal reports to staff or volunteers on Sundays, when our focus in on worship. Please let us know how we can continue to make Ebenezer a place of hospitality for all! The link is also available at any time at the Ebenezer Facilities
webpage.
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Community and Announcments
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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-Thursday
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Closed Friday.
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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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