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1650 W. Foster Ave., Chicago IL
(773) 561-8496
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Transfiguration of Christ
fresco in Karanlik Kilise, or the Dark Church, a monastic compound built in the 11th century, Goreme Turkey
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The Transfiguration of Jesus
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"Today’s festival is a bridge between the Advent-Christmas-Epiphany cycle that comes to a close today and the Lent-Easter cycle that begins in several days. On a high mountain Jesus is revealed as God’s beloved Son, echoing the words at his baptism. This vision of glory sustains us as Jesus faces his impending death in Jerusalem. We turn this week to Ash Wednesday and our yearly baptismal journey from Lent to Easter. Some churches put aside the alleluia at the conclusion of today’s liturgy. This word of joy will be omitted during the penitential season of Lent and will be sung again at Easter.
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See you Sunday!
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Morning Prayer:
Holy God, mighty and immortal, you are beyond our knowing, yet we see your glory in the face of Jesus Christ, whose compassion illumines the world. Transform us into the likeness of the love of Christ, who renewed our humanity so that we may share in his divinity, the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who live and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
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Evening Prayer:
O God of the covenant, the cloud of your splendor and the fire of your love revealed your Son on the mountain heights. Transform our lives in his image, write your law of love on our hearts, and make us prophets of your glory, that we may lead others into your presence. Amen.
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Prayer with Children:
Dear Jesus
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you teach us to give thanks for the good things we have in life. Help us to remember that your love and the people we love are the most important of all. Amen.
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In our prayers:
Ashley, Pat, Jim, Jim, Frank, John, Allison, Kari, Dem, Jody, John and Sharon, Debbie, Velda, Howard, Gloria, Paul, Barbara, Chuck, Bruce and Margo, David, Michael, Ben, Linda, Carol, Ben, Scott and Laurie, Sue, Dave, Pam, Dick, Michele, Jim, Judy, Frank, Johanna, Louis, Ruth, Mal
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We also pray for our Bishops, Elizabeth and 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
.
For Ashley, recovering from surgery.
For John Minor; and Louis, spouse of Vikki Ward-Martin, both in physical and occupational therapy.
For Jim, Barbara Ketter's son, who awaits a heart transplant.
For Jim, Carolyn's son.
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This Week's Commemorations
Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna, martyr, died 156
Sunday, February 23, 2020
Because he is said to have been known by John, the author of Revelation, as well as the important early church fathers Irenaeus and Ignatius, Polycarp serves as a vital link in church history. He was burned at the stake at age 86 for refusing to renounce his faith.
Elizabeth Fedde, deaconess, died 1921
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Born in Norway and trained there as a deaconess, Fedde was asked to come and minister to the poor and to seamen in New York City. She established the Deaconess House in Brooklyn as well as Deaconess Hospital in Minneapolis.
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We gather on Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for faith formation, learning, and spiritual growth.
Childcare IS available!
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Feb. 16:
Interested in learning more about “Women in the Old Testament"? They were ordinary people. Most wouldn’t make headlines in any other history book but God’s. Yet the women of the Old Testament made critical choices that led to extraordinary results.Today during Community Hour
“God’s Equal Rights Amendment” Daughters of Zelophehad,
Numbers 27:1-11, 36:1-12.
The sessions will be led by Vikki Ward Martin, MA, MDiv. All adults are welcome.
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Ebenezer Ministry Fair and Chili Cook-Off February 23rd!
Come learn more about Ebenezer's ministries at interactive displays, enjoy a delicious lunch, and consider how God might be calling you in service!
Bring your best chili for the competition!
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March 15 & 22: What can we do about forgiveness? We know that God forgives. We also know that living as Christians we are to forgive. We say it in the Lord’s Prayer. We also know how hard forgiveness is. Come, as we talk together about how forgiveness works or doesn’t. This 2 week discussion will be based on Lewis Smedes’ book
, Forgive & Forget, Healing the Hurts We Don’t Deserve. Sessions will be led by Pastor Ann Hamilton Hicks.
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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
to learn how you can get involved and/or to sign up.
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Lutheran Disaster Response
Lutheran Disaster Response is working to help those dealing with the aftermath of hurricane Dorian. Visit
community.elca.org/hurricane-relief
to learn more and donate. Designated checks and cash gifts to Ebenezer will be forwarded to LDR.
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Edgewater Congregations Together Youth Group
Edgewater Congregations Together 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.
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Youth Group: Summer Trip
Living Water Ministry - New Era, Michigan, Sat., July 18 - Fri., July 24
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Wed., Feb. 26!
Cost of the trip: $380 per person (if sent to camp by Feb. 28)
FULL AND PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL YOUTH WHO NEED ASSISTANCE. Let Pastor Emily know what you can pay and we will cover the rest.
This summer, the Youth group will be doing something new and exciting! Youth finishing 6th-12th grades will all head to Living Water Ministry (a Lutheran-ELCA camp in New Era, Michigan) to participate in two separate camp programs.
- Students who will be finishing 9th-12th grade: will attend the Bridge Builder's program. They will gather with a diverse group of youth from other churches and locations (this is an intentionally multicultural group) to learn about systemic racism and how they can be agents of change. Participants are trained by blending peer ministry curriculum with anti-racism curriculum to create leaders equipped to listen, facilitate, and engage others about challenging and meaningful topics. They will also participate in worship and other camp activities, such as the high and low ropes course. You can learn more about the Bridge Builder's Program here.
- Students who will be finishing 6th-8th grade: will attend the Challenger's Camp program. They will join youth from many other churches and grow in their gifts and abilities through worship, daily small group discussions led by Pastor Emily, a high and low ropes course, and other camp activities (swimming, games, team building, etc.)
Deadline to Register:
This camp week fills up quickly, and the early bird registration (lower cost of the camp) is Friday, Feb. 28.
Therefore, we hope to register our youth by that date if possible.
Please let
Pastor Emily
know by Wed., Feb. 26 if your youth plans to participate!
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“Parents' Night Out!” –
FOR A GOOD CAUSE!
Saturday, March 7 from 4:00 pm -7:30 pm
Immanuel Lutheran Church (1500 W. Elmdale Ave.)
Ages: 2 years-5th grade.
Suggested Donation:
$15 – for one child, $25 for two children, $35 for more than two children.
Enjoy a night out for a good cause! While parents/guardians have a night out, children will be in a safe environment doing fun activities led by Pastor Emily Heitzman, the church youth group, and several other adult church members. Children should bring a sack dinner to eat during the evening. (Please do not bring anything with nuts.)
All proceeds will help send our youth group high schoolers this July to Living Waters Ministry (an ELCA camp in New Era, Michigan) for the Bridge Builders program. During the week, youth will explore systemic racism and learn how they can become agents of change. Participants blend peer ministry with anti-racism to create leaders equipped to listen, and engage others. To register or inquire with any questions click
here
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Lenten book discussion
Join us to consider together what meaning “sabbath” might have for us in the 21
st
century. In his book Sabbath as Resistance author Walter Brueggemann writes that the Sabbath is not simply about keeping rules but rather about becoming a whole person and restoring a whole society. Brueggemann calls out our 24/7 society of consumption, a society in which we live to achieve, accomplish, perform, and possess. We want more, own more, use more, eat more, and drink more. Brueggemann shows readers how keeping the sabbath allows us to break this restless cycle and focus on what is truly important: God, other people, all life.
We will meet 5 Wednesdays in lent, March 4 through April 1 from 7:30 – 8:30 pm following evening prayer in the sanctuary.
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Women's Book Group
Women's Book Group
meets at 7:00 p.m. in the Education Center Cafe. Come join the conversation!
March 16 –
Girl, Woman, Other
by Bernadine Evaristo
April 20 –
Killers of the Flower Moon
by David Grann
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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.
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.
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
Norm Dynneson
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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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Office Hours
Monday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday by appointment
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday by appointment
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.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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Do you or someone you know need someone to talk to?
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
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