Weekly Messenger - May 27, 2022 |
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Making and nurturing disciples of Jesus Christ to serve the community and the world |
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UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES |
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Our Services are in-person and livestreamed
Go to the Worship Page on our Website to find more information about future services. |
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SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE MAY 29, 2022
It's GO Time
The disciples have just had a great season of review with Jesus after his resurrection, being reminded of his teachings during his ministry with them. Jesus prepares to leave them now, reminding them that God will send the Holy Spirit to empower them to share the Good News of God’s everlasting love to the ends of the earth. Wait, what?! Us witness?! Ready or Not, Jesus is going to make sure we are ready to be about the Spirited Adventures of his mission to the ends of the earth.
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BLESSING TABLES
Sunday's Blessing Tables include the Meet & Greet the Pastor table with Pastor Rob Hamilton and Colleen Fasbender, Swedish Days food booth table led by Jim McConnell and Lorne Tweed.
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY UPDATE |
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Registration is open!
Registration is open to the public. Please invite your friends and family.
More information: Julie Popplewell at Julie@genevaumc.org or check our this website page for updates. |
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EVENTS AND SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Submit information each week by Wednesday at 12pm for inclusion in Bulletin Announcements or the Weekly Messenger. Please use the submission form that can also be used for adding items to the calendar and reserving rooms. This form can also be found on the sign-ups page on our website. You may also send them to communications@genevaumc.org. Information sent to this email goes to Carolyn, Debbie, and Lorie.
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TOWN HALL MEETING
SUNDAY, JUNE 5 AT 7PM ON ZOOM
Church Council gave a unanimous vote of confidence to the Trustees’ decision to replace the Church’s antiquated heating and air-conditioning system (HVAC) with a geothermal system. Geothermal HVAC involves transferring air from underground that is a constant temperature, thus requiring less energy to heat or cool it. The system will have economic, environmental, and comfort/health benefits as compared to our current and an upgraded conventional HVAC system. We will be holding a Town Hall meeting on June 5 at 7pm to provide church members with a forum to ask questions and obtain information about the project. This is an exciting part of the way forward for our Church.
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VOLUNTEER TO HELP AT OUR SWEDISH DAYS FOOD BOOTH
Wednesday June 22 to Sunday June 26
Swedish Days in Geneva is returning this year, AND the United Methodist Church of Geneva’s Swedish Days booth is back again!! We are asking everyone in our church to consider volunteering for one or more shifts at our booth.
Thanks to all the people who have signed up already! We have made a great start to the sign-up and are over half-way there! We still have around 50 slots to fill!
How to sign up?
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Use this link to sign up or go to Sign-up Page at genevaumc.org
- Enter your information for the day, time, and position you wish to volunteer for
- Again, if you can volunteer for more than one day or shift, the Swedish Days team will appreciate your help very much?
- You can also sign up at our Blessing table this Sunday in Fellowship Hall.
- For more information please contact: Steve Lillie sandnlillie@gmail.com, 630-452-6736; Lorne Tweed tweed.lorne@gmail.com, 908-723-2617; Jim McConnell mcjamesc@aol.com, 630-715-3480.
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LAST CHANCE TO GIVE US INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR GRADUATES
We’d like to extend our congratulations to those who have or will be graduating in 2022 from high school or post-secondary school. If you or a family member is graduating this spring, please contact the office at debbie@genevaumc.org, and let us know from which school they are graduating, as well as any future educational, work or other plans. Please send your information by May 31.
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Memorials are gifts given from the heart, either in remembrance of a loved one who has passed on or in honor of someone living to celebrate a special occasion or just because they have been a blessing in your life. Gifts to the UMCG Memorial Fund may be given at any time.
Designated gifts are directed to a specific church fund, program, or special project by the donor or family. Undesignated gifts are used for items not in the church budget and requested by staff or committee members to enhance the ministries of our church.
Over the past few years, your undesignated gifts have allowed us to purchase the following:
- Coming soon…a new conference table and chairs for the Library
- New couch, reupholstered chairs, and mirror for the Parlor
- New handicap parking signs
- Items used for worship: crystal pitcher for baptisms, a book easel for the altar, a wooden stand to hold sermons, music, etc.
- A Meeting Owl Pro (360 degree camera) to conduct hybrid-Zoom meetings at the church
- Audio visual carts and hardware for the Parlor and Library
- Melamine dishes and plastic tumblers to eliminate use of plastic and disposable dinnerware
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Five-year supply of A Gift for a Little Child’s Baptism book, given to commemorate baby’s special day
- A new board and letters for the sign board in front of the church
- Install and upgrade of the Elexio database and content management system, with training for staff
- Contributed to the tuck point project of the church building’s brick exterior
The UMCG Memorial Committee wants to thank all the donors and families who give so generously in memory and in honor of loved ones. Your gifts make a difference in the life of the church!
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ADULT AND YOUTH STILL NEEDED FOR ASP TRIP
Attention all able-bodied youth and adults! Our ASP team is in need of 1 youth and 1 adult (25 or over) to complete our roster for this summer's trip on June 11-18. We will be going to the town of Cross Lanes in Kanawha County, West Virginia.
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DO YOU ENJOY GARDENING?
CREATION CARE TEAM NEEDS HELP WEEDING!
The gardens that surround UMCG are in need of a few more people to help maintain them. The gardens are divided up into manageable areas and can be weeded on your own schedule. This is a great activity for a group, family or an individual. We still need help in area 2A, by old church doors.
If you can help, please sign up on the Creation Care bulletin board in Fellowship Hall or email Debbie Karr at dlk24@att.net.
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NEW IDEA FOR MEAL MINISTRY
For many years caring volunteers have provided meals to those who are experiencing a challenging time. We’re updating this ministry and we think you’ll be excited about it, too!
Our pastors, Stephen Ministers and Friendly Visitors visit church family members during challenging times. When people are home from the hospital, or experiencing a loss for instance, a loaf of bread, a container of soup or another simple offering is a great comfort. In times of need it’s a way to say your church family cares! We’d like to stock the church freezer with breads that our members make when you have extra time to bake or have extra zucchini, etc. We are also hoping for containers of soups, stews, etc… .
HOW IT WORKS:
When it’s convenient to cook a little extra, fill a container (we can provide them if need be). Label it with your NAME, WHAT IT IS, and the DATE. Freeze it immediately and bring it to the church freezer. Sign it into the MEAL MINISTRY TO GO sheet on the freezer door when you bring something or take something out.
Maybe you’re someone who would like to take a meal but haven’t time to prepare. You’ll be able to stop by the church and find something to share with the one you know needs some TLC.
Questions? Or you can sign up to help today! Contact Jill Nettleton 630-217-9963 or Mary Gay McKinney 815-508-2055 to join in the fun.
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WATCH SOME VIDEOS THIS SUMMER
While some of our regular studies and Sunday School take a hiatus for the Summer, Pastor Lisa has recommended studies on Amplify Media. Take a look at what Pastor Lisa's recommendation for children and families. Check back next week for adult studies.
Celebrate Wonder - Summer 2022
The always popular Celebrate Wonder series is all new this summer with premiere episodes and music videos your children will love, whether they're watching alone or as part of their Sunday School group.
Celebrate Wonder features a child host who engages children through storytelling, life application, and an exploration of their faith. Watch a sample here.
AMPLIFY MEDIA IS ALSO AVAILABLE HERE!
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Food Pantry Needs for June
Please consider donating laundry detergent, dish soap, women’s menstrual pads, women’s deodorant, boxed dinners, (hamburger helper, etc.), cooking oil, flour, sugar, and canned ravioli or SpaghettiOs.
Donations can be dropped off in the Donation Center any time during the month.
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SELF-CARE ACTIVITIES AT UMCG |
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In-person only in Fellowship Hall.
Contact: Val Erickson vl.erickson@yahoo.com, 630-643-2912 or Colleen Fasbender at colleenfas@icloud.com, 630-715-9012.
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Wing & A Prayer Wellness
Wellness 101: Weekly sessions to nourish body and soul
Mondays 11:15 am – noon or
Thursdays 8:15 - 9:00 am
Summer Session I: June 6-27 Summer Session II: July 11-August 1
These classes help create ease in body, mind, heart, and spirit. Sessions include exercises for flexibility, strength, balance & stability, breathing, relaxation, and meditation. Practice at your own comfort level—on a mat, on or off a chair. Participate in person in the spacious Fellowship Hall or at your location of choice Online. Additional class times available upon request.
Facilitator: Jane Siarny 630-715-8590 or jsiarny@att.net
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NEWS FROM THE UMC COMMUNITY |
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Prairie Central eNews is here.
The NIC weekly eNews is here.
The Download the NIC Reporter for June here.
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Watch Online Worship Services |
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Geneva, IL 60134
Phone: (630) 232-7120
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