GLC - - - Connects!
 February 27, 2020
TO PREPARE YOU FOR WORSHIP
WEEKEND MESSAGE
It sounds like a bad joke: what do camels, eyes of needles and a rich man have to do with eternal life? Jesus doesn't mess around, he gets right to the heart of things by challenging us on our relationship to money and possessions. He does promise a reward...but it may not seem like one in the moment.  God of creation, You challenge us to see You in our relationships to our money and things. Prepare us to receive this challenge with grace. In Jesus' name, Amen.
WEEKEND MUSIC
What is "Kyrie"? (Kee-ree-ay) is an ancient old testament sung prayer. "Kyrie Eleison" is Greek for "Lord, have mercy". Often a "Kyrie" is sung by repeating phrases of Lord, have mercy and Christ, have mercy; the prayers held in the quiet of our hearts. Our Lenten liturgy sets out specific chanted prayers and we respond, Lord, have mercy. Take a moment as we enter worship to dwell on the prayers you hold. May we see God's mercy at work. 
WONDERING...
REAL QUESTIONS FROM REAL PEOPLE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT GLC
"Pastor, you have an office?"  This question came from our middle school students who seemed surprised to learn that I have an office. It speaks to all the things that happen beyond the public pastoral ministry on Sundays and Wednesdays. Short term counseling, small group leader support, planning for worship and preaching, wedding meetings, end of life conversations...many of them happen in my office. I also spend time having these kinds of conversations in coffee shops, people's homes and anywhere I happen to be when people find out I'm a pastor! Don't hesitate to text, email or call if you'd like to explore how your faith may intersect with something that's happening in your life.
WHAT IS THRIVENT ACTION TEAM?
Thrivent is a not-for-profit financial organization that was formed by Lutherans. It originated as Lutheran Brotherhood and AAL and is committed to supporting congregations and other causes that matter to its members. If you have Thrivent life insurance or investments (or had them from Lutheran Brotherhood or AAL) you may have an action team -- that gives you a $250 grant to support various activities at church, mission trips, camp, and more! Let Julie Slifka know if you'd like some ideas for how to use your action team at GLC- - we have been using approximately 10 grants each year.  
GROWING SPIRITUALLY/BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS/INSPIRED TO SERVE
STARTING NEXT WEEK!
Soup Suppers I Wednesdays @ 6 pm I March 4-April 1 
During Lent we will need several crockpots of soup each week along with salads, fruit, and desserts. We also need volunteers to serve in the kitchen! Sign up at SignUpGenius , email Debbie Mickelsen or call or text 630-947-3077. Please drop off all food at church by 5:15 pm each Wednesday. Confirmation students and leaders eat at 5:30 pm; everyone else is welcome to eat at 6:00 pm. Soup suppers will end PROMPTLY at 6:45 pm each week so our volunteers have time to clean the kitchen before attending worship. Thank you in advance for helping to make the soup suppers a success!  
FOLLOWING SOUP SUPPERS!
Lent Services — Holden Evening Prayer
Wednesdays @ 7 pm I March 4-April 1
New Member Class I Sunday, March 8 @ 10:15 am-1:30 pm
J oin us in Room 213 to learn more about who we are and what we do at Geneva Lutheran Church! Lunch will be served. Child care will be provided for ages 1 year – 5 th grade, please bring your child(ren) a sack lunch and drink. RSVP by March 2 to Julie Slifka
Silver Foxes I Sunday, March 8 @ noon Apple Villa Restaurant, 1961 W. Wilson Street, Batavia  
Come for food, fellowship, and guest speaker Lieutenant Kevin “Swanny” Swanson from the Geneva Fire Department. Contact: Cindy Yeo  

Weekend Worship Servers

Serving Saturday - February 29
5:00 pm
Laura Mankivsky

Serving Sunday - March 1
9:00 am
J en Nahn, Dave Georgeson, Amy Parise, Cindy Yeo, Barbara Noble, Jack Gimre, Alex Gimre

 Coffee Bar: Lori Georgeson

10:30 am
Amy Steenson, Monica Noonan, Rob McKenna, Becky Kelly, John Anderson, Riley Pryor, Addison Runestad, Heidi & Mike Pryor              

Interested in Sunday Serving ? Contact Julie Slifka
This Week at GLC

Thursday, February 27
NAMI seminar @ 6:30 pm Contact: Chris Meade

Friday, February 28
No PDO

Saturday, February 29
Family Fellowship @ Fox Valley Ice Area, 7 pm Contact: Ryan Shiek

Wednesday, March 4
Soup Supper @ 6 pm;
Lent worship—Holden Evening Prayer @ 7 pm

WEEKLY GATHERINGS
E very Sunday
Every Monday
* Joyful Ringers Rehearsal @ 7:00 pm . Contact: Amy Steenson
Every Wednesday  
*  Quilters @ 9:30 am — No experience necessary! Contact: Sally Harmon
Every Thursday
* Bible Studies @ 9:30 am and 7:00 pm. Contact: Pastor Trudy          
CONNECTING TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES
We learned from our recent survey that we want to support the emotional wellbeing of our teens and their families. One of the ways we can accomplish this is by providing access to the available resources in our community. It's Eating Disorders Awareness Month . If someone in your family is struggling with an eating disorder, please click on TriCity Family Services to learn about their Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders program.
Spring Ahead!
Turn your clocks ahead on Sunday, March 8 at 2:00 a.m. You don't want to miss Sunday services!
GLC Life in Pictures
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