GLC - - - Connects!
December 16, 2021
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Dances for Joy by Hannah Garrity
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QUICK GLANCE AT THE CALENDAR |
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Bible Study—Chapel
Thursday, December 16 & 23 @ 9:30 am
St. Andrew Distribution—West Chicago
Friday, December 17 @ 12-3 pm
Monday, December 20 @ 8 pm
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Longest Night Service
In-Person & Livestreamed
Tuesday, December 21 @ 7 pm
NO Quilters
December 22 & 29
Office Closed and Staff Off
December 25 -January 2
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WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND |
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Both the in-person 9:00 & 10:30 am worship services
will also be livestreamed.
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WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Saturday Worship @ 5 pm
Sunday Worship @ 9* & 10:30 am*
*also livestreamed
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Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
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Sunday morning:
- 10:00 Stuff You Missed in Sunday School—Room 213 (Last class until January 9)
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Pastor Trudy's Weekend Message |
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We will hear the prophetic words of Mary from the Gospel of Luke then we will see the prophetic work told through the story of Jesus' birth by Sunday School students. I predict there will be a generous amount of laughing (or at least smiling). Sounds like just what we need in our messy, complicated and sometimes frightening world.
Good and gracious God, we are grateful for the many ways Your story is shared, especially we give thanks this week for the families of our congregation who bring the story alive. May we find our home in it over and over again. 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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NO SUNDAY SCHOOL—December 19
Children's Christmas Program!
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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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Feeling out of sync this holiday season? Maybe you're grieving or just don't feel happy? Come to this service and immerse yourself in Advent. We'll light candles and create an oasis of space for your soul. In-person and livestreamed.
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Don't grieve alone! Plan to attend a four week series with others on the same path. Naomi Hroncich, Advanced Bereavement Specialist, will lead a four week series focusing on various aspects of grief. January 5, 12, 19 and 26 at 10:00 am in the chapel. Open to members and friends! Questions? Call Carol Wurtz @ 815-994-8140. Please register with Lisa Kanzler.
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How you can help our ministry partners this season! #generouslifeinChrist
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St. Andrew Food Distribution Donate individually wrapped toothbrushes, dental floss, and big or little tubes of toothpaste (the ones from your dentist!). Drop them in the bin in the Narthex by January 16.
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Lazarus House Sign up to donate specific clothing items on SignUp Genius and drop them in the bin in the Narthex.
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Some traveled to Minnesota to attend Amber's ordination and others participated via the livestream! It was a moving and meaningful service celebrating the gifts Amber brings to ministry! If you missed it, you can watch it on YouTube.
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The gathered assembly blessed Amber for her ministry. |
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Pastor Amber serving Pastor Trudy communion |
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There's a new sheriff, we mean PASTOR, in the town of Warren, Minnesota! |
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Thank you for considering your church home as you plan your end of year giving; online, checks, cash, Required Minimum Distributions, or stock donations are great ways to give. For credit on your 2021 giving statement, put your offering in the plate on Christmas Eve or give online before midnight on December 31. If you choose to mail your donation, it must be postmarked by December 31, 2021. Email Lisa Kanzler or call (331-248-6699) with questions.
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WONDERING...
Real questions from real people to learn more about faith
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Will God send more prophets? This question was from one of our middle school students after hearing the story of John (who called all of the people a 'brood of vipers.') We will see another kind of prophet in Mary this week, who is not much older than our students! She calls out the power imbalances in the world and promises the coming of one who will bring it back in line. The question is really about modern prophets and the reality is that there are probably many of them, but since they are people that make others uncomfortable and call for change, it can be hard to recognize their prophetic wisdom. So...go searching in the news and see if you can find the signs of a prophet...just know that they may not make you comfortable!
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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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Through your giving to GLC, you are already part of Tornado Relief through Lutheran Disaster Response! Consistent support makes it possible for additional donations to have a greater impact. Follow this link for more information.
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High School students prepare the meal for the guests at Lazarus House. #generouslifeinChrist |
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Here's a preview of the Children's Christmas program: The three wise men and baby Jesus AKA the Estes children! |
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Judy, Jane, and Dawn serve at Northern Illinois Food Bank. #generouslifeinChrist |
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Send pictures of how you are living your #generouslifeinChrist to Margo. Thank you!
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