February 23, 2023

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Vicar Sharai's message

This week is the first Sunday of Lent, and our text is all about forgiveness and sin! Jesus explains what we can do if a member of our community sins against us. He tells us that we should offer correction in private— if they refuse— then with witnesses. Or, as a last resort, with the whole church. If that person refuses to repent after all of that, we should treat them like “a pagan or a tax collector.” That’s a pretty straightforward process, right? But then, Jesus tells a parable about forgiveness and instructs us to forgive, not seven times, but seventy-seven times! We’re supposed to forgive that many times, AND treat people like pagans and tax collectors? I wonder how that works?

Holy Spirit, parables call us to do the work of uncovering Your wisdom. Guide us as we labor, lead us deeper into conversation with You, the Saints, and the whole church. Amen.

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• Our desire for deeper spiritual growth during this time of Lent
• The people of Syria and Turkey, rescuers, and aid organizations following the earthquakes
• Victims of violence and those dealing with long term trauma

• John Svach
• Curt Cowell, Brandy Hunter's father
• Gratitude for all the ways we can be changed and initiate change

Through your giving to GLC, you are already supporting aid efforts in Syria and Turkey. 

To give to the specific and ongoing crisis relief in Syria and Turkey, consider a direct gift to 

Lutheran Disaster Response. 

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It's Part of Life-Part 5

Tonight @ 7 pm

The Unique Gifts of Hospice—Chaplain and GLC member Sister Laura Mankivsky

You're invited to watch any of the past classes.

NEW MEMBER CLASSES, Sunday March 5 & 12. Are you interested in becoming a member of GLC? Please RSVP to Julie Slifka by February 28.

Women in the Middle

Tuesday, February 28 @ 7:30 pm

A small group for women, who are busy during the day, to decompress and find community. We'll learn a new spiritual practice each month to equip us with ways to find rest and peace! Contact: Vicar Sharai

Morning of Dialogue, Prayer, & Luncheon

Our Lady of Hope Church

Saturday, March 4, 8:30 am

All women are invited! We do have paper registration forms in the Narthex, but you can register online (see below). Registration deadline: Feb. 24. Email Jane Perkolup or call 815-210-0086 with questions and/or to discuss carpooling.

An evening with refugee neighbors: their stories

Thursday, March 9 @ 6:30-8 pm

At Geneva Lutheran

Meet and listen to stories from refugee neighbors who had to flee their countries—some spending years in refugee camps. We'll hear from refugee friends from Ukraine, Burma/Thailand, and Nepal. Panel discussion suited for middle & high school students and adults. This program is brought to GLC by Radical Love and is open to the community.

High School Youth

Sun., Feb. 26 @ 4:45 pm

iPanic Escape Room

Contact: Julie Slifka

Guys Group

Mon., Feb. 27 @ 8 pm

Dam Bar

Contact: Jeff Cameron

St. Andrew Food Packing

Fri., March 3 @ 9 am

Contact: Julie Slifka

We welcomed Charlie Lillian, daughter of Becky & Eric Hof, into the body of Christ! She was so attentive and took it all in! Congratulations!

We welcomed Henry Michael, son of Jennifer & John Moore, through the waters of Baptism. He loved splashing and nearly dunked his own head in three times! Congratulations!

Servant hearts and big smiles in abundance at Feed the Need! #generouslifeinChrist