Giving thanks for our incredible communities of faith!

Geneva Lutheran hosted nearly 200 people from other Geneva churches for our first (in recent history) ecumenical Thanksgiving service: Fox Valley Presbyterian, St. Peter’s Catholic, Rejoice, Geneva United Methodist and Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva. What a joy it was to see people connecting with friends from other churches over a cup of coffee and a piece of pie (or two)! Thanks to our amazing music staff and to Julie for coordinating the volunteers to cut pies, pour coffee and clean up. Watch the service here!

PREPARING FOR WORSHIP

Vicar Sharai's Message

Habakkuk is writing after the Assyrians conquered northern Israel, and before the Babylonian Empire reached Judah. Witnessing the violence of conquest, Habakkuk accuses God, “O Lord, how long shall I cry for help, and you will not listen?” How do we find hope when misery is all around us? When we cry out to God, but the misery continues, we may feel discouraged. God’s answer to Habakkuk is a promise that there will be an end to this pain, and a command to be patient and live by faith. By the end of his prayer, Habakkuk rejoices in the Lord, but how does Habakkuk find hope in God’s answer?

Lord, like Habakkuk we are weary. We find it hard to see the end of the world’s suffering. Help us to find the joy that Habakkuk found in waiting for You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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ONLINE WORSHIP

WONDERING...

Real questions from real people to learn more about faith

From a confirmation student: How can I control my reaction to mean people?

Read Vicar's Response

WE LIFT UP IN PRAYER

Nels Abrahamson in PICU
Ken and Sue Issel
Joan Winter
For the healing of those who are sick and the availability of medical care
"I'm praying for everyone and hope everyone has food on Thanksgiving" (prayer from one of our confirmation students)

Gratitude for Geneva communities of faith
Gratitude for the growing attendance at in-person services
Grateful we can offer our building to outside groups i.e. AA, Boy Scouts, etc.

To add a name to the prayer list or confidential prayer chain visit Request Prayer.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Cookie Decorating

Thursday, December 1

5:30-7 pm, Fellowship Hall

Help us decorate cookies to offer guests at our Live Nativity! GLC will provide the cookies, frosting, and sprinkles. All ages are welcome! Or, if you'd like, bake your favorite Christmas cookies at home and bring them to the church on Friday, December 2, 9 am to 4 pm. Contact: Michelle Lata

Two Ways to Give

to families in need this season

Learn how here!

QUICK GLANCE AHEAD

To see ALL weekly and special events please check our calendar

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

The church office will be closed on Thursday & Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Pastor Trudy will be away, so if you have a pastoral emergency, please call Vicar Sharai (612) 978-2163.

Guys Group

Mon., November 28, 8 pm

Geneva Ale House

Contact Jeff Cameron

Live Nativity

Fri., December 2

6:30, 7:00, 7:30, & 8:00 pm

Free hot chocolate & cookies!

Feed My Starving Children

Tues., December 13, 9 am

RSVP to Martha Sobie by December 6

GLC FACES OF FAITH

We're grateful for our incredible youth volunteers and leaders like Forrest Schauer! He does a great job with our 1st & 2nd graders.

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'Tis the season for setting up the stable! Thank you to this hearty group of volunteer builders who worked in the cold weather. Brrr!

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Amy Steenson leads the congregational singing at the Community Thanksgiving Service—bringing all our voices together to worship as one community of faith!