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Greetings!
Grace and Peace to you! Read on to find out what's happening at Rejoice this weekend and what God is doing in and through our church community.
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Scripture Text
For Sunday, February 16th
Hebrews 12: 1-3
"The Vision We Need"
Sunday's nicknames of Jesus are two of my favorites because they are ripe, rich and brimming with meaning!
They are found in the Book of Hebrews tucked away in the back of the New Testament and are usually translated as Author and Finisher (of our faith). These translations are good but incomplete! They conclude a treatise that was meant to inspire courage. They were written to a community that was beginning to go - in Margaret Thatcher's words - wobbly.
In this powerful passage we get a great vision about what the life of faith is all about!
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Looking to Get Involved at Rejoice?
Seeking People to Learn Communion Set-Up
If you are looking for a significant, yet low-commitment, way to become involved in worship at Rejoice, consider learning how to set the Lord's table. Because we celebrate holy communion at each worship service, communion preparation plays an integral and important role in our worship experience!
If interested in learning more, please contact Julie or sign up in the narthex. |
Auction/Raffle Items Needed
To Raise Funds for High School Mission Trip
We are also looking for items for the Rejoice Revue Silent Auction! We have had some awesome items in the past which have included Bears and Cubs tickets, weekend getaways, spa packages... If you own your own business, it is a great opportunity to highlight your products or services!
If you are able to donate to our Silent Auction, please contact Jake. All proceeds from the Silent Auction sale will benefit our high schoolers who will travel to the Jersey Shore for Hurricane Sandy relief this June.
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Next Hesed House
March 8-9
Sign-up sheets have been posted on the wall in the narthex for our March 8th and 9th Hesed House/Rejoice Mission Project. Please consider volunteering your time and/or food donations and signing up on the clip boards. We are providing the Winter Menu which includes Cranberry Chicken. We are serving dinner and breakfast and providing lunches for 150 to 180 homeless adults and children at the shelter. Your continued help and support are needed!
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Rejoice Revue... aka the No Talent Talent Show
Next Sunday, Feb 23rd 6-8 pm
 Mark your calendars for a great evening of food, fun & feats at our annual Rejoice Revue... aka: the No Talent Talent Show! Plan to join us on Sunday, February 23rd from 6-8 pm.
Do you have an act? We want to see it - sign up now in the narthex!
Don't have an act? Then come and cheer for your fellow Rejoicers and support our high school missionaries who will travel to the Jersey Shore this summer to take part in Hurricane Sandy relief. |
Join Us at the Casting Crowns concert!
Friday, March 14th
Do you love uplifting Christian Rock? Join us for an all church event on March 14 to see Casting Crowns, with special guests Laura Story and For King & Country! They are playing at 7pm at the Sears Center in Hoffman Estates. Tickets are at a reduced cost of $19 if we have 10 or more people. Please e-mail Robin Fogel if you are interested. Further info can be found at itickets.com.
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Save Lives... Donate Blood
Saturday, February 22
Please consider donating at the blood drive this month to help us get our blood supply back to normal levels! This drive is sponsored by Hosanna, Rejoice and Bethlehem Lutheran Churches. You may schedule an appointment online by clicking the link below.
Saturday, 2/22 from 7:30 am - 11:30 am 36W925 Red Gate Road in St Charles ( map) In the Fellowship Hall
Click here to schedule an appointment online!
All donors will receive points to spend in Heartland's online store in the Warm Hearts Club.
Thank you for supporting our blood drive. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Save the Date for VBS 2014!
Join us for "Weird Animals" July 21-25
Kids love WEIRD ANIMALS.
Kids need UNCONDITIONAL LOVE.
At Weird Animals, they'll get BOTH!
God filled the world with a lot of crazy creatures... including you! When kids feel weird, different, or even lost in a crowd - nothing compares to the unconditional love of Jesus. Mark your calendars now and be sure to JOIN US July 21st-25th for Weird Animals!
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Moms... Love Your Life!
2014 Hearts at Home Conference
Hearts at Home is an opportunity to join thousands of moms from across the country for high energy main sessions, workshops and a Friday night Mom's Night Out. Through drama, music, and speakers who understand the real challenges of motherhood, you'll find your vision refreshed, your heart full, and your perspective transformed. Unlike anything you've ever attended, a Hearts at Home conference will refresh, revitalize, and prepare you for the challenges and joys of motherhood.
This year's conference is March 14-15, 2014 in Normal, IL. For more information about the conference, including a full list of workshops and speakers, and to register, visit www.HeartsatHome.org.
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Oh, the Weather Outside is Frightful...
Weather Cancellation Policy
During the winter months when weather can be a bit questionable, our ministries will be depending on the National Weather Service as the driving force for our weather cancellation policy. We will be paying particular attention to the weather statements issued in Kane County. However, if there is a storm watch in effect for Kane County at 1pm and the radar shows a massive storm barreling toward Geneva expected to hit later that afternoon, that will be a factor for cancellation as well.
Cancellations of programs and events will happen if the National Weather Service issues:
-a travel advisory/ hazardous conditions
-a winter storm warning
-severe weather warning
-weather bulletins wherein travel is not recommended
Programs will proceed as scheduled if:
- there is a wind chill advisory (if programs are held indoors)
- there is a winter storm watch
- there is a severe weather watch
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Children's Ministry
Registration Now Open for 1st Communion - First Communion classes are a special opportunity for all children ages 2nd grade or older, and their parents, to develop a deeper understanding for the importance of this Holy Sacrament. Children and their parents will appreciate the interactive sessions which allow them to have fun learning together. Classes meet immediately following the 10:30 worship service (at approximately 11:45) until 1:00pm for three sessions on March 9th, March 16th and April 13th. Snacks will be provided at all three sessions.
First Communicants will receive their 1st Communion at the Maundy Thursday service on Thursday, April 17th @ 7:00pm. Immediately following the service, 1st Communicants and their families are invited to celebrate at a special reception. Refreshments will be served.
To register, complete the sign-up sheet in the Narthex (available starting Sunday, February 2nd) or email Angel Slawinski with the following information: -
Student' Full Name (as it will appear on the Communion certificate)
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Parent(s) attending sessions with child
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Cell Phone#
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Email address of parent attending sessions
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MATRIX - Middle School Ministry
Confirmands Serving Communion - One of the requirements for this year's confirmation class is that we encourage the students and their families to actively participate in worship at Rejoice, and one way to do that is to serve communion and/or greet. We ask that you serve at least once during your confirmation year. To learn more about serving and how to get on the schedule, please contact Julie Douglas.
Update Newsletter Preference - Are you the parent of a new middle school student and would like to receive the eMatrix emailed newsletter? Click here to update your preferences!
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SUMMIT - High School Ministry
Summit this week - Join us Thursday, February 13th from 7-8pm as we continue 'The Way.' This is "part 3" of this series called "the way." But its not really a series about anything in particular. Its just really about us reading the book of John together and experiencing Jesus in community. This week we look at John 4 where Jesus encounters a woman at a well. Big deal, right? This interaction actually tells us a lot more than we think about who Jesus is and why he came.
1st Mission Trip Fundraiser - Rejoice Revue on February 23! If you're a missionary for theLOVEproject14 you will be expected to participate from 3:30pm-9:00pm. An annual tradition at Rejoice Lutheran Church which is a "No-Talent Talent Show/ Silent Auction." The total amount raised from Rejoice Review generally is evenly divided among the students who participate leading up to and during the event. We need you to do 3 crucially important things:
#1 Bring a HOMEMADE baked good to share. (Pie, homemade cookies, cake, some sort of a dessert) Consider it somewhat of a bake sale. Therefore, don't show up with a case of Jewel cookies. Need help with this? Click here.
#2 Show up and serve. There will be many aspects that make RR a success. You play important roles in making this happen - from helping move the stage, to serving food, to providing child care - please come ready to be asked to step up!
#3 We need AWESOME auction items. Use your connections, talk to your parents, family, friends, whoever, but we need outstanding items for auction! Please do not go spend a ton of money yourself on this stuff. But if your parents have a timeshare someplace, a lake house, a new TV that's just sitting around, PLEASE consider donating stuff like this for auction.
St. Charles Park District Job Fair - Students seeking summer employment can attend the St. Charles Park District Teen Job Fair at the Pottawatomie Community Center (8 North Ave, St. Charles) on Monday, February 17th from 5:30-7:30. The event is hosted by the Park District in cooperation with the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce, and ages 16-24 are eligible to attend/apply. For additional information, please call 630-513-4330.
Update Newsletter Preference - Are you the parent of a new high school student and would like to receive the eSummit emailed newsletter? Click here to update your preferences and choose which newsletters you would like to receive!
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For more information...
If you would like more information on any of the articles above, or if you would like pastoral care, please call the church office at 630.262.0596.
Our office hours are:
- Tuesday -- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Wednesday -- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Thursday -- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Friday -- 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
We pray God's peace, joy and hope for you this week!
Rejoice Lutheran Church
0N377 North Mill Creek Drive
Geneva, Illinois 60134
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