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SUNDAY SERVICES TAKE PLACE IN-PERSON & ONLINE AT 9:00 AM

Worship Service airs live on our Website , YouTube  and  Facebook at 9 am.

Go to the Worship Page on our Website to find more information about future services.

Fifth Sunday After Epiphany, February 9, 2025

Defining Moments: Speaks Truth to Power, Matthew 23:23-28

"Defining Moments: Speaking Truth to Power" captures the boldness of Jesus as He confronts hypocrisy and injustice head-on. In speaking truth to power, Jesus empowers us to find the courage to stand for justice in our own lives, challenging us to live with integrity and conviction.

Good News Statement: Jesus speaks truth to power so that we may have the courage to stand for justice.

Sunday's Bulletin can be found in Document Center

SUBMIT YOUR ARTICLE OR EVENT INFORMATION

Submit information for inclusion in Messenger and/or Bulletin Announcements by Wednesday at Noon. Please use the button BELOW or click here for the COMMUNICATIONS submission form -- all requests for communicating an event should be made via this form, including getting items on the calendar and reserving rooms for your event. This form can also be found on the sign-up page on our website. If you cannot use the submission form please email communications@genevaumc.org. Information sent to this email goes to Carolyn, Lorie and Kimberley, as does the submission form. 

Dear UMCG Family,

In accordance with The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, a Special Church Conference has been called for Sunday, February 9, 2025, to be held ten minutes after the conclusion of our 9:00 am worship service in the sanctuary.

The purpose of this Special Church Conference is to consider and approve a funding allocation of $235,000 from our UMGFund to the Trustees for necessary repairs and improvements to both our church building and parsonages. This funding request has already been reviewed and approved by both the UMGFund Committee and Church Council in accordance with our UMGFUND bylaws.

For context, late this fall, Ron Donovan, our Chair of Trustees, presented the Trustees' 40-year plan, including the 2025 projects covered by this funding request. The full list of Trustees' projects for 2025 is attached in a document referred to as the Book of Work. Additionally, we have included a 17-minute video recording from the January 28th Church Council meeting, which explains how the plan works, answers common questions and introduces the task force created to develop a funding strategy for asset management—ensuring we continue to be good stewards of all our assets, including our UMGFund dollars.

Our District Superintendent, Rev. Wendy Hardin Hermann, has authorized Rev. Rob Hamilton to preside over this Special Church Conference. All professing members of UMCG are encouraged to attend and have the right to vote, but please note that votes must be cast in person—proxy voting is not permitted.

Your presence and participation in this meeting are vital as we make informed decisions about our church’s resources and prepare for the future of our ministry together.

If you have questions about the scope of work or are interested in assisting the Trustees or joining the Funding Strategy Task Force, please contact Ron Donovan or Pastor Rob.

Thank you for your prayerful consideration and participation.



Grace and peace,

Rev. Rob Hamilton

Senior Pastor

The United Methodist Church of Geneva

Pastor Becky is teaching one of the classes at this year's Lay Academy next month-- she will help train a layperson to preach in a pastor's absence. There are three other options for those interested who will learn how to help UMCG as lay servants.

Ron Donovan you would like to have flowers placed in worship on a Sunday in memory or recognition of a loved one or in celebration of a special event, please sign up online or call the church office at 630-232-7120 to select a date and provide a brief dedication to be included in the Sunday worship bulletin.

Lorie Montanye, our flower coordinator, will order the flowers from Town and Country Gardens in Geneva and they will bill you directly.

Writers Needed to Help Share Your Faith Experiences for

Our 2025 Lenten Devotional Booklet

• Write a 2-3 paragraph devotion – a story or account of your faith practice or experience that might inspire others during this season. Your piece may include a short line of scripture or a brief prayer. More information in this week's blog.
• Choose one of 5 themes: self-examination/reflection, fasting, prayer, reading/study, and service to others.
• Contact Pastor Becky for more information and sign up below.

Sunday after the service and Special Conference: Join a group of us who will be taking Corbey Dukes out to lunch for a further discussion of the situation in Haiti. Nancie Lillie is the host.

Calling all youth and families -- join us on Saturday, March 1 from 9-11:30 am at the Geneva location of the Northern Illinois Food Bank!

Youth must be at least 8 years old and wear close-toed shoes (no crocs) to attend this volunteer event!

Please sign up here by February 15, 2025, and complete the online waiver to ensure your youth can participate.

 Direct any questions to Maria Isely or Keith Rawson.

You are invited to represent UMCG at the 2025 CASA Gala!

The Committee on Church in Society is pleased to have purchased a table for 10 at the upcoming gala on Saturday, March 1 in support of CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates). It will be the 31st Annual Children's Champion Celebration Gala and be held at the Q Center in St. Charles beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Attendance at the dinner with welcome champagne, silent auction, grand raffle, live auction, and dancing is completely free for any interested persons. Attending is a wonderful way to learn more about the vital work of CASA. If you wish to attend, please contact Nancie Lillie at sandnlillie@gmail.com, and she will send you the ticket(s) electronically.

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