weekly eblast december 21 , 2017 - geneva...
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Growing in Faith THIS WEEKEND
OUR REGULAR WEEKEND WORSHIP TIMES resume on Saturday, January 6 and Sunday, January 7, 2018:
Saturday 5:00pm in the chapel Sunday 9:00am and 10:30am in the sanctuary Communion is celebrated at all services
NO EDUCATION HOUR on December 24 and 31. Ed Hour resumes on Sunday, January 7
WEEKEND MESSAGE
This weekend we have two readings that lend different insights to the truth about Jesus. First, we have the Word that was part of creation, with and in every aspect of God’s work from the beginning and then we have a baby in a manger. Bringing them togeth-er helps us to see that Jesus brings together God and humanity—His home is not just in heaven, but here, with us, too. Emmanuel, God with us, as we celebrate Jesus’ birth, fill us with your light that we may see that you are present with us in our daily lives. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
WEEKEND MUSIC Part of our Christmas Eve tradition involves singing beloved Christmas carols. Many of these carols were written in the 19th century to proclaim the story of Christ's birth, and to provide peace and hope in a world that was changing faster than they could imagine. May we find peace and hope in singing them, too.
Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24
Advent Four worship service @ 10:00am
**Christmas Eve worship services**
2:30pm, 4:30pm & 9:30pm
Christmas Day, Monday, December 25
No worship service
Saturday, December 30
No worship service
Sunday, December 31
One Worship service @ 10:00am
Happy New Year!
WEEKLY EBLAST
DECEMBER 21 , 2017
Thank you to our Worship Assistants on Christmas Eve
2:30pm 4:30pm 9:30pm
Readers Chrissy Swanson Chrissy Voreis Becky Kelly
Prayers Monica O’Hara-Noonan Sarah Pittenger Brandon Lagana
Communion
Assistants
Brittany Kooi
Jim Erickson
Rob McKenna
Brittany Kooi, Rey Lautenschlager, Barbara Noble, Mary Clare Voreis,
Renee Riani
Brittany Kooi
Craig Elliott
Barbara Noble
Acolytes Mia Kane, Declan Kane Molly Autenrieth, Lily Autenrieth Evan Lagana, Kaitlyn Fels
Altar Guild
Connie Kurr
Mary Jensen
Bonnie Todd
Connie Kurr
Mary Jensen
Bonnie Todd
Connie Kurr
Mary Jensen
Bonnie Todd
Greeters Marie Koehn
Mike Slifka
Homewood Family Pittenger Family
Joan & Walt Winter
Joe & Merla Billquist
Jason Fels
Mike Slifka
301 S. Third Street, Geneva, IL 60134 630-232-0165 www.genevalutheran.org
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Children’s Christmas Program
$15,000—That is the amount that has been given, over the actual amount given at this time last year. Thank you!
$29,000—That is the amount we are behind our budget for the first quarter (9/1/17-11/30/17)
200—That is the number of families who contribute financially to make ministry happen at GLC.
1000— That is the number of people who move through our building each week for worship, support groups, PDO, Scouts and more!
Contact Karen Adams, [email protected] if you would like offering envelopes mailed monthly to your home or would like to start giving online. Text your offering to: 630-528-2407 or give online at our website via your credit card, www.genevalutheran.org.
Please note: December 29 is the last day to give your offering for 2017.
Thank you for approving our Ministry Plan this fiscal year and supporting the ministries at GLC!
Just in! We have been invited to consider hosting another intern in 2018-19 – your support now helps your council to make that decision in January.
Ministry by the Numbers: Ministry Plan Update GLC Ministry Plan
Save the dates!!!!
3:00-4:30pm on January 6, 13, and February 10, Vicar Brittany will be hosting a seminar on “Generous Life in Christ:
Financial Health.” This IS NOT a financial planning or investing seminar, but a chance to look at how our actions match or miss our priorities. Childcare provided at $8 per child. Contact Vicar Brittany to reserve your spot or ask more questions!
Fri., Dec. 22 5:00pm-Youth Christmas Party @ the Cameron’s home
Christmas Day NO Worship service
December 25-January 1—Office closed
January 2018
Wed., Jan. 3— Quilters @ 9:30am
Thu., Jan. 4 — Bible Studies @ 9:30am & 7:00pm
Sat., Jan. 6 — “Generous Life in Christ, Financial
Health” with Vicar Brittany 3:00pm-4:30pm
Mon., Jan. 8 — PDO back in session @ 9:15 & 9:30am
Mon. Jan. 8 — Handbells resume @ 7:00pm
Wed., Jan. 9 — PDO back in session @ 8:45am
Wed., Jan. 10— Confirmation, Choirs, 7PM Ministries
Sat., Jan. 13 — Prayer Shawl Group @ 9:30am
Sat., Jan. 13 — “Generous Life in Christ, Financial
Health” with Vicar Brittany 3:00pm-4:30pm
Sun., Jan. 14 — Silver Foxes Lunch Bunch @ 11:45am,
Panera in Batavia
Mon., Jan. 15—GLC Page Turners @ 6:00pm
Mon., Jan. 15—Guys Group @ 6:00pm, Nobel House
We surround with our prayers Dorothy and Rick Tornberg at the death of Dorothy’s daughter, Rick’s sister, Marie Boardman.
Please note: The GLC office will be closed December 25 — January 1.
Contact Pastor Trudy (630-661-1061) or Vicar Brittany (331-248-6288) if an emergency arises.