GLC - - - Connects!
Thursday, August 27, 2020
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HAPPENING SUNDAY
Vicar Amber's Message
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"Anti-Creation Narrative"
by Lauren Wright Pittman
A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
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When Humans Unravel God’s Plan for Justice
“Pharaoh” – music by Erik Thone, lyrics by Amber Kalina, vocals by Mathew Berger
I wrote the lyrics to the above song after visiting the Holy Land through a class offered by LSTC. When we visited the different sites, I often let my hands move over the walls, the mosaics, the tiles, so I could feel a connection with the people that made them thousands of years before. The song talks about this connection, but also the disconnection that occurs when human hearts become like stones – unyielding, unloving – which was also very present in the Holy Land due to political/religious divides. In our text for this Sunday, Pharaoh hardens his heart to the suffering of the Israelites and to God’s demand for their release. How does God chip away at the stone Pharaoh’s heart has become so that justice can occur?
Holy God, when we become callous to the needs of our neighbors, restore in us hearts of flesh, hearts of love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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WONDERING...
REAL QUESTIONS FROM REAL PEOPLE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT GLC
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How Can I Grow in Faith When it Feels Like I Have No Time?
Being overwhelmed by busy schedules is a common problem that we face in our fast-paced world. Some of us face a constant battle to balance work-school-family-activities-friends-pets (you get it). How can we add growing in faith to the list of demands that we face? Well, the truth is that growing in faith does not need to be the chore we make it to be. God is already at work in us, growing the seed of faith that has been planted in us. Instead of thinking of another activity to add to your day, perhaps this week you can think of setting an intention that involves your faith at the outset of whatever you will engage in. For example, when you’re about to leave home for work or school, set an intention to see God in the faces of your peers. When you’re about to put your kids to bed, set an intention to share God’s love with them before they fall asleep. When you’re about to call a friend or church member, set an intention to let God use you in the words you say. God loves to use the mundane stuff of our lives to draw us closer to God. Engaging our faith through setting an intention is a simple way to become conscious of faith and conscious of God. See what setting an intention can yield for you.
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GLC's 2020 confirmands and parents met with Pastor Trudy and Vicar Amber (all masked and physically distanced!) to prepare for their Rite of Confirmation on October 18. |
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Northern Illinois Food Bank
Serving Opportunities for Adults & Teens
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Teens! NIFB is seeking volunteers (13-17 yrs.) to pack food at their Geneva location. If interested, please call NIFB directly (630-443-6910).
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On Tuesday, GLC served at Northern Illinois Food Bank. Our group of 11 volunteers packed 250 boxes of produce=5,672 lbs. that will provide 4,726 meals for our neighbors in 13 Northern Illinois counties! Next adult serving opportunity: Wednesday, September 30. Contact Bob & Martha Sobie for more information. #generouslifeinChrist
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St. Andrew Food Distribution
September 18/19 & October 23/24
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Due to a tremendous increase in the number of families being served by the weekly food distributions (now in excess of 300), St. Andrew has partnered with People’s Resource Center, Wheaton, and Carnicerias Jimenez, West Chicago to supply/purchase all food needed for these distributions that will continue through the end of 2020.
Support is still needed from area churches for volunteers and items not covered by government food assistance programs!
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Sign up for a Friday night or Saturday morning volunteer slot on Sign Up Genius
- Donate diapers (any size), baby wipes (any) and/or feminine hygiene products (any type/size) via drop off at Geneva Lutheran on Sunday, September 13.
- Make a monetary donation to Geneva Lutheran’s St. Andrew Food Distribution Fund to help offset the purchase of these baby/personal care items.
Thank you for your continued generosity! Questions? Contact Julie Slifka
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- Dawn Hieggelke on the death of her grandson, Gabriel Stiennen.
- Hugh McGowan, grandson of Helen Meints grandson.
- For courage to learn and grow in new ways.
- That we and others can balance schedules and learn the best we can.
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- For the sensibility of parents.
- That all the teachers, students, and parents find joy amidst the safety parameters!
- For the health of the kids and teachers.
- For schools navigating the safe re-opening of buildings.
- To remember God is with us - always.
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Please email Amy Steenson or call (630) 232-0165 if you would like to add a name to the prayer list. Submitted names will remain on the prayer list for two weeks.
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This is a confidential telephone network ministry that intercedes on behalf of those in need by lifting up specific requests, concerns, and emergency situations. To request prayer, please call Sally Harmon (630) 377-0021. |
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Church Office Hours: a staggered staff schedule has been created to cover our office hours Monday-Friday, 9 am-3 pm. Please feel free to call our main line 630-232-0165 to talk with a staff member. Or, if you need to come to the church, ring the buzzer and we'll meet you at the door.
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Livestream Worship
Sunday, August 30 @ 9:00 am
Virtual Ladies Lunch
Tuesday, September 1 @ noon
Midweek Meditation
Wednesday, September 2 @ 7:00 pm
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Bible Study
Thursday, September 3 @ 9:30 am
We'll look back at Sunday and ahead to next Sunday's reading. Click on ZOOM to join.
St. Andrew Food Distribution
Fri. & Sat., September 18 & 19
Northern Illinois Food Bank
Tuesday, September 30 @ 9-11:30 am
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It looks like Council members were "warming up" for their first in-person meeting held in many months! It appears Pastor Trudy is keeping an eye on stretching those muscles! #generouslifeinChrist
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Welcome to the World!
Congratulations to proud parents, Josh and Randi Barnett, on the birth of their son, Samuel John on
August 19.
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The baptismal waters are a fascination for the little ones and Hayes Umbach is no exception! A truly joyous day for parents Alex and Andy Umbach!
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Send your pictures of how you are living your #generouslifeinChrist to Margo. Thank you!
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