GLC - - - Connects!
February 3, 2022
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QUICK GLANCE AT THE CALENDAR |
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Thursday, February 3 @ 9:30 am
Thursday, February 3 @ 7 pm
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St. Andrew Work Event—West Chicago
Friday, February 4 @ 12-3 pm
Monday, February 7 @ 8 pm
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WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND |
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SUNDAY MORNING
- 9:00 Rite of First Communion*
- 10:00 Stuff You Missed in Sunday School—Room 213
- 10:15 Sunday School—3 yrs. to 5th grade (no 3rd grade)
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*We celebrate with our students who will be receiving their First Communion. |
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Boatloads of fish! In Luke's telling, before the disciples follow Jesus they have a miraculous catch of fish...so much fish that their boats are sinking. They (and we) don't get to choose how or when God's abundance comes. The question is, what will we do with it?
Good and gracious God, Your abundance can feel overwhelming to us. Jesus will show us what to do with it if we can just follow! In Jesus' name, Amen.
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Want to Watch Worship Online?
Simply click the button below to access GLC's YouTube channel and the worship folder.
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When the weather outside is frightful...
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Worship Bulletins for Kids!
Click on a button to print a kids bulletin to engage your kids as you join in worship online, or just for fun before or after service!
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Snack Bag Packing for local children |
Thank you for your support of our January Sunday School service project! There was so much love poured into those bags! The bags were delivered to Williamsburg Elementary School in Geneva, Hessed House in Aurora, & Batavia Apartment complex. #generouslifeinChrist
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WONDERING...
Real questions from real people to learn more about faith
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What is the point of us? There are many, many answers that we could give, but for our lives of faith it is about two things. Jesus says the greatest commandments are to love God and to love your neighbor...on this hangs everything else. In our Gospel lesson, Jesus calls the disciples to follow Him...not even Jesus can do it all on His own. We join Him in loving God by showing love for our neighbor by seeing them, caring for them and inviting them into a community.
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LEARNING
ZOOM CLASSES FOR THE EPIPHANY SEASON
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Join Pastor Trudy to learn why we worship the way that we do! We'll gather on Zoom to explore the parts of worship: Gather, Word, Meal, Sending, and Music. Come for one class or all! Remaining classes: Feb. 3, 10 & 17.
Join live on ZOOM Thursdays at 7 pm or watch on YouTube any time later.
(If needed: Meeting ID: 833 0411 7812, Passcode: 385697)
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GIVING ENVELOPES
Are you giving online these days and no longer use the envelopes provided by GLC? If that applies to you, please email Lisa Kanzler or call her at 630-232-0165 so she can remove your name from the list and reduce the cost of ordering. Thank you!
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Meal Packing
Wednesday, March 2
9:00-10:45 am
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We're putting together a group to pack meals at FMSC's facility in Aurora on Wednesday, March 2. Contact Martha Sobie by February 23, if you are interested in serving. Learn more about Feed My Starving Children.
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Sign up to Nourish and Serve others! |
Do you like to cook, bake, or serve in the kitchen? NOURISH & SERVE ministry provides meals for those facing medical or other life challenges. In addition, GLC also hosts funeral luncheons that require salads, desserts, and helpers to serve in the kitchen. Would you like to be a part of this ministry? Please contact Julie Slifka, Coordinator of Congregational Ministries.
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Lent Begins Ash Wednesday—March 2
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Lent is a great time for a small group! Let Pastor Trudy know if you'd like to be part of a group discussing 'Everything Happens for a Reason; and other lies I've loved' by Kate Bowler or if you have another book/podcast or idea that you'd like to share with others.
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MISSION PARTNER FOCUS
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center
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THANK YOU GENEVA LUTHERAN
Your generosity has greatly improved LOMC for MANY years to come! Your congregation's $13,000 donation accomplished these amazing additions:
- 2 high-efficiency, on-demand water heaters
- 30 brand new mattresses
Our Property Committee Chair was diligent in making sure your donation was used to its fullest potential by finding the best prices and quality. We are so pleased at how everything has turned out. Blessings to everyone at Geneva Lutheran and your example of service to the community!
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- the health and safety of all
- COVID
- the homeless
- healthcare workers
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- family and friends
- poor communities
- people with physical, mental and spiritual struggles
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Would you like to add the name of a loved one or a concern to the prayer list or to GLC's confidential prayer chain? Please visit Request Prayer. |
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We welcomed Isla May, daughter of Simon & Natalie Granner, who joined us through the waters of Baptism on January 30. Congratulations to all!
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As part of their preparation for their first communion, Zoe and the other 3rd grade students paint chalices. Rite of First Communion will be celebrated this Sunday, February 6.
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Time saver Chris Meade combines veggie packing with weight lifting! Just another benefit of serving at St. Andrew! #generouslifeinChrist |
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Darla Sorenson holds up these GINORMOUS carrots that certainly must belong in the Guinness World Records! You just never know what surprises you'll discover at St. Andrew food packing. #generouslifeinChrist |
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Send pictures of how you are living your #generouslifeinChrist to Margo. Thank you!
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