GLC - - - Connects!
October 29, 2020
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GLC continues to minister through these challenging times which leads to the financial CHALLENGE facing our congregation. While these are trying times, GLC is OPEN! Look for an email tomorrow from our newly-created GLC Challenge task force to learn more about how we as a congregation can consider ways to help those in need and shore up the budget. You are invited to a meeting on zoom to discuss this Sunday at 7 pm.
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Online Donations - Two Ways to Give! |
TO DONATE WITH A CREDIT/DEBIT CARD: Text 630-528-2407 with a dollar amount
or
Please call Lisa @ 331-248-6699 or send her an email if you have any questions about your donations.
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On Sunday, November 1 @ 2 am, you'll need to turn your clocks back by one hour. |
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REAL CONNECTION ANYTIME!
Every Sunday @ 9:00 am
or watch anytime!
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THIS SUNDAY, November 1
All Saints Day
8:45 am
Tune into YouTube for pre-service candlelighting to remember the saints who have shared their light and have now joined the communion of saints in heaven. This will also be on Facebook Live, so people can submit names live.
9:00 am
Livestream Worship
To commune at home, have bread, wine or grape juice, and a candle to set your table. Commune after the words of institution. Watch the service anytime.
10:15 am-10:45 am
Drive-through Communion
Come to the Circle drive to receive the bread.
Sunday School
Kids can watch a pre-recorded lesson by Miss Christy that can be accessed on YouTube anytime this weekend!
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Remembering the saints. It isn't usually big, dramatic things that we remember at the memorial services and funerals we have. Most of us won't do anything close to what Elijah is called to do in sharing God's message with a king! But in our story for this weekend, the king does not take the center role. A widow who is out of flour and oil does, as she continues to feed both Elijah and her son throughout the time of drought. She is a story of total faith that God would provide. Those are the stories that we tell when we remember our saints. How they quietly showed faith through difficult times.
God of mercy and love, we thank you for the witness of the saints in showing us what faithfulness looks like, not only in dramatic times, but in the quiet struggles of our lives. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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Upcoming Worship Opportunities |
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Sunday In-Person Worship*
(up to 18 people)
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November 15 @ 9:00 am For families with children who will attend in-person Sunday School. Register on Signup Genius
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Wednesday In-Person Small Group Worship
with Communion for those over 65
(15-20 people)
Reservations must be made by 5:00 pm the Monday before the service with Julie.
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WONDERING...
REAL QUESTIONS FROM REAL PEOPLE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT GLC
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How should my faith influence my political beliefs? It is always interesting to talk about Christians as a voting block. I think we are all aware that within our congregation (and by extrapolation within others), that as many Christians as there are, there are that many political opinions among them. There is not just one way to be faithful nor is there one way to faithfully look at issues. When I look at official platforms and positions of candidates with Scripture in mind, finding a single party or candidate that supports what we see in our Gospel call is not possible! Our citizenship, Paul writes, is in heaven. Everything we have, including our US citizenship, is a tool to honor that heavenly citizenship which defies parties, candidates, and platforms. At the heart of the call is a requirement that we see people that others don't. If you've been paying any attention to the political conversation over the past many years, you will hear the voices of many who feel unheard. If we're doing it well, it will make us uncomfortable sometimes, challenge us other times and make us feel closer to Christ with each conversation.
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Surrounding Election Day in Prayer
Tuesday, November 3, 7 am-7 pm
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The sanctuary will be open for prayer on Tuesday, November 3, anytime between 7 am-7 pm. The day will be punctuated by Scripture readings and prayers, which will be shared on Facebook Live for those who are unable to come in person.
There will also be a prayer on Monday, Nov. 2, the evening before election day, and also on Wednesday morning, Nov. 4 on Facebook Live.
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Help Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center
5K Benefit I November 1
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Join in helping LOMC during this challenging time. The financial burden is high and the need to provide a safer place for families and small groups is strong! LOMC needs runners/walkers/cyclists and sponsors to participate in their 5K Benefit in the hopes of raising more than $12,000. More than 30 teams (including Joyce Elliott) are on board! Consider making a donation to LOMC today!
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New Congregation Council Officers were elected at the last week's council meeting. Many thanks to these members for taking on these new roles:
- Brandy Hunter, President
- Mary Klein, Vice President
- Brynn Hanson, Secretary
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- Bob and Betty Zimmerman
- Tom and Barb Noble
- Kelly Torrence
- Ryan McKenna, nephew of Rob and Kim McKenna
- All those with COVID-19
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Please email Amy Steenson or call (630) 232-0165 if you would like to add a name to the prayer list. Submitted names will remain on the prayer list for two weeks.
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This is a confidential telephone network ministry that intercedes on behalf of those in need by lifting up specific requests, concerns, and emergency situations. To request prayer, please call Sally Harmon (630) 377-0021. |
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GLC CHALLENGE meeting
Sunday, November 1 @ 7:000 pm
Be part of the conversation about GLC Giving ideas! Click on ZOOM to join.
Meeting ID: 868 3632 6382 (if needed)
Passcode: 299684 (if needed)
Bible Study
Thursday, November 5 @ 9:30 am
We're discussing the book, Waking up White by Debby Irving. Click on ZOOM to join.
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In-Person Sunday School
Sunday, November 15
Children of all Sunday school ages are invited to participate in a multi-age Sunday school class in Fellowship hall during worship. Registration will be required.
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The Stallard family added to the growing pile of donations for the St. Andrew distribution. #generouslifeinChrist |
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GLC served at Northern Illinois Food Bank to pack meals for Thanksgiving. Each family who receives a box will also be given a turkey and potatoes. #generouslifeinChrist |
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It was such a treat to see our sweet PDO kiddos in costume this week! Who doesn't love seeing an itsy bitsy spider? |
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Send your pictures of how you are living your #generouslifeinChrist to Margo. Thank you!
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