June 12, 2010

BECOMING A NEW MEMBER OF EBENEZER LUTHERAN: Ebenezer's next New Member Discipleship Class is scheduled for four consecutive Mondays - June 21 and 28, July 5 and 12 - from 7:00-8:30pm. This 4 session class is designed for those who do not come from a Lutheran background or who would prefer to get to know other new members over a longer time. Please mark on the pink sheet if you can attend.

GAY PRIDE PARADE: On Sunday, June 27th, some Ebenezer members and friends will leave immediately after the 10:30am worship service to go to the Chicago Gay Pride Parade. We'll walk with the Chicago Coalition of Welcoming Churches to march in the parade and express our affirmation and Christian faith. Wear weather-appropriate clothes and walking shoes and join the Ebenezer crew at the parade.

Around Chicago

The ELCA Congregations of Edgewater present: 
Toward Politically Informed Love and Mission: The Parish and Community Organization
Three evenings with Pastor Stephen Bouman, Wednesdays at 7:00 pm, June 16 @ Ebenezer Lutheran

[During these weeks, Ebenezer will not offer a 7pm Wednesday worship service so that all can attend these great workshops with Pastor Bouman.]
   
The four ELCA congregations of Edgewater, Ebenezer, Immanuel, St. Elias, and Unity are proud to jointly offer this event for members and friends. As a parish pastor, bishop, and now, Churchwide Director, Pastor Stephen Bouman has been a passionate advocate for faith-based organizing as a potent means for living our faith, proclaiming the gospel, and renewing the strength of our congregations.

FROM PROMISE TO PRIDE
This year, it is especially significant that members of ELCA congregations celebrate LGBTQ Pride. Please join us Wednesday, June 23 at 7:00pm at Resurrection Lutheran Church (at Seminary and School) for a festival Eucharist.  Parking is available in the Hawthorne School Lot on Seminary.  A reception will follow.     

'LUTHERAN DAY' AT SIX FLAGS GREAT AMERICA - all ages (but there will be many youth groups in attendance). Arrive early for a tailgate worship service in the parking lot at 9:15am. Cost is $26 per person (tkt valid for one day only, over 8/5-8/8 weekend) and tickets must be purchased by Thursday, July 1st. Contact Lauren Busey, 847-673-8564, or email her at lauren@trinityevanston.org
 

Augsburg Fortress 2010 Music Clinics
Augsburg Fortress is sponsoring a series of music clinics around the U.S. this summer; the one for the Chicago area will be July 30-31 at Grace Lutheran Church in River Forest. Presenters are Wayne Wold, Keith Hampton, and Linda Schmidt.  It's FREE! Register online at http://www.augsburgfortress.org/community/events/featured/music_clinics_summer2010/#Chicag

6/12-6/13, Midsommarfest (come see us - near the Calo building)

6/16, 7pm Edgewater ELCA @ Ebenezer; NO EVENING PRAYER SERVICE

6/20, 10:30 Graduate Recognition Sunday

6/27, Gay Pride Parade

Devotional/Resource LInk

Every week, with the E-news, we'll give you a link to a different devotional or resource. Perhaps you've heard about ELCA congregations discussing the possibility of leaving the ELCA over the sexuality decisions last year. See this blog http://www.theliberalspirit.com/?p=2632%3F
for interesting questions about the way these processes have worked and not worked for those congregations.

NURSERY SCHEDULE

On Sunday, July 4th the nursery will be closed for the day. Also, Madeleine Philbin, our regular Sunday morning nursery attendant will be in Haiti until July 11th, but we will have substitutes in the nursery for June 13, 20, & 27 (10-noon).

Catholic Relief Services seeks qualified person to lead their Haiti Partnership Unit

Catholic Relief Services Haiti is forming a new unit in Port-au-Prince, the Haiti Partnership Unit. 

This Unit will seek to respond to requests for information (from US) on the impact of the earthquake on people, parishes and institutions and requests for aid to specific groups in Haiti.   If you know of anyone that might be qualified (French competency required, or Creole; knowledge of US Catholic Church, experience in international development) , please consider inviting them to apply online.   http://crs.org/about/careers/

CRS is looking forward to hiring the right person to assist us with this very critical work in Haiti! (This information was passed to us from Madeleine Philbin, our Sunday morning nursery attendant.)

May 19,2010

Blessings to you in the name of the risen Christ. We aren't done with Easter yet! Christ is definitely risen.

We grieve this week on the death of Rev. Janine Denomme, recently ordained Roman Catholic Woman Priest and friend of Ebenezer. She was an amazing woman of God, who inspired us so!
Many of you know Janine from congregational forums, GLOCY trainings, the Roman Catholic WomenPriest ordination, or the Center on Halsted. She passed away on Monday, May 17th just after 5am. See information on the left bottom of this e-letter for funeral details.

A Pentecost Message

Every week, with the E-news, we'll give you a link to a different devotional or resource. This week, Pastor Sherman Hicks reflects on Pentecost and multicultural ministries:  "A Pentecost Message" from Rev. Sherman Hicks

Several theologians/bloggers were asked to describe "How The Holy Spirit Moves Today...in 100 words or less." Every single one is a beautiful reflection on Pentecost.
How The Holy Spirit Moves Today

Seeking Paid Nursery Attendant

We are seeking a new nursery attendant to share the nursery care job with Madeleine Philbin. If you know of anyone looking for a small part time job, please share this with them. I would certainly prefer to hire someone who one of our Ebenezer families is familiar with already. This person would cover 2-3 Sundays each month, from 10:00-noon. Please contact me (revctp@aol.com) for the position advertisement and/or a general application form.

Janine Denomme Funeral Arrangements

Janine Marie Denomme, cherished partner of Hon. Nancy Katz; beloved daughter of Robert and Mary Joan Denomme of Detroit, MI; granddaughter of Earl VanWassenhove; dear sister of Joseph (Patricia), David (Linda), and Mark; treasured as a daughter and sister by Dorothy Katz, Judy and John Pasternack; devoted aunt of Stephanie (Nicholas), Joe, Christine, and Lauren Denomme, and Brian Pasternack. Ordained April 10, 2010 through Roman CatholicWomenpriests; friend, teacher, spiritual companion and guide to many.  Visitation 3pm-9pm Friday, May 21, 2010, Wake Service 7:30pm at Drake & Sons F.H. 5303 N Western Ave, Chicago. Funeral Mass at 10am
Sat. May 22, 2010, First United Methodist Church, 516 Church St., Evanston.  Interment private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Girls In The Game, 1501 W. Randolph, Chicago, IL 60607 or Roman Catholic Womenpriests, USA, Inc., PO Box 833, Anaka, MN 55303.

Happening Around 1650 W. Foster 

BLESSING OF EXPECTANCY: On Monday, May 24th, 7pm, Michelle Knapp and I will be leading a Blessing of Expectancy service at Ebenezer. During this service, we pray for the continued health and safety of babies-to-be and expectancy mothers, and we pray for the mothers and fathers of those babies. It's a very moving service; any of you are welcome to come and support those who are expecting.

MIDSOMMARFEST VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:   It's fun, it's festive - and it's a fabulous way to raise awareness for Ebenezer in our community!  Andersonville's Midsommarfest Festival will be Saturday and Sunday, June 12-13, and once again this year Ebenezer will have an informational booth at the event. The Outreach Committee is looking for volunteers to staff the booth for a two-hour shift (either day) - handing out information, talking to participants, and generally spreading the good word about Ebenezer  If you're interested in helping, please sign the pink sheet.  The Outreach team will follow up with details.

GRADUATE RECOGNITION: On Sunday, June 20th, at our 10:30 service, we would like to honor those who are graduating this year and publicly express our congratulations. We honor all graduates - preschool, diploma programs, law school, and everything in between! Please let Pastor Powell know so we can include you in the graduate recognition on June 20th (let us know your school name and your program/degree).

GAY PRIDE PARADE: On Sunday, June 27th, some Ebenezer members and friends will leave immediately after the 10:30am worship service to head down to the Chicago Gay Pride Parade. We'll meet up with the Chicago Coalition of Welcoming Churches, Lutherans Concerned/Chicago, and other ELCA churchgoers to march in the parade and express our affirmation and Christian faith. Wear weather-appropriate clothes and walking shoes and join the Ebenezer crew at the parade.

Around Chicago

The ELCA Congregations of Edgewater present: 
Toward Politically Informed Love and Mission: The Parish and Community Organization
Three evenings with Pastor Stephen Bouman
 
Wednesdays at 7:00 pm

[During these weeks, Ebenezer will not offer a 7pm Wednesday worship service so that all can attend these great workshops with Pastor Bouman.]
 
    June 2 @ Immanuel Lutheran, 1500 W. Elmdale
      (corner of Greenview and Elmdale)
 
    June 9 @ Unity Lutheran, 5409 N. Magnolia
       (corner of Balmoral and Magnolia)
 
   June 16 @ Ebenezer Lutheran, 1650 W. Foster
       (corner of Paulina and Foster)
 
The four ELCA congregations of Edgewater, Ebenezer, Immanuel, St. Elias, and Unity are proud to jointly offer this event for members and friends. As a parish pastor, bishop, and now, Churchwide Director, Pastor Stephen Bouman has been a passionate advocate for faith-based organizing as a potent means for living our faith, proclaiming the gospel, and renewing the strength of our congregations.
 
Pastor Stephen Bouman, former Bishop of the Metropolitan New York Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is now Executive Director of the ELCA's Evangelical Outreach and Congregational Mission unit. 

Home Buying: Kiss Your Landlord Goodbye!

A free workshop on how to make your dream of home ownership a reality

You will learn...

·        All about your credit and budgeting tips

·        How to find the best first time homebuyer loan for you

·        How to get into your new home the smoothest way you can get information on grants, grants, grants!

DATE:       Saturday, May 22, 2010

TIME:        9am-4:00pm

LOCATION: North Side Community Federal Credit Union

                        1011 W. Lawrence Ave.

Street parking or discounted parking at 4750 N. Sheridan.   

TO REGISTER: Call 773-769-5800 x228 or x224 Munai or Jennifer; ask about parking when you register!

Organization of the Northeast 2010 Convention
Monday June 7th at 7pm

St. Augustine College

1333 West Argyle

Chicago, IL 60640

State Budget Analysis
Affordable Housing

Immigrant Rights

Youth

Education

Community Safety

Come Prepared to Take Action and Stand Together for Our Community on the Issues that Impact Our Lives! 

For more info please contact ONE at 773-769-3232.

Organization of the Northeast is a broad-base organization of congregations, schools, nonprofits, and businesses. Our goal is to develop civic participation and leadership on the grassroots level so that less advantaged, everyday people can identify and act on critical issues affecting their daily life.

5/24, 7pm Blessing of Expectancy
6/2, 7pm Edgewater ELCA @ Immanuel
6/4-6/5, Metro Chicago Synod Assembly
6/9, 7pm Edgewater ELCA @ Unity
6/12-6/13, Midsommarfest
6/16, 7pm Edgewater ELCA @ Ebenezer
6/20, 10:30 Graduate Recognition Sunday
6/27, Gay Pride Parade

April 28, 2010

This week's devotion / resource

Every week, with the E-news, we'll give you a link to a different devotional or resource. See below for the link to an article called "Clothed With Compassion" by Heidi Peterson from Christian Century that talks about the importance of the story of Tabitha's raising.

http://www.religion-online.org/showarticle.asp?title=2184

Seeking Paid Nursery Attendant

We are seeking a new nursery attendant to share the nursery care job with Madeleine Philbin. If you know of anyone looking for a small part time job, please share this with them. I would certainly prefer to hire someone who one of our Ebenezer families is familiar with already. This person would cover 2-3 Sundays each month, from 10:00-noon. Please contact me (revctp@aol.com) for the position advertisement and/or a general application form.

2 bedroom condo for rent

3102 West Berteau (between Western and Kedzie).  Rent is $1300 and includes w/d and air conditioning.  Condo was purchased in 2006.  

Please call Hilary Eldridge
808.332.8238 (h)
206.403.5334 (c)

Happening Around 1650 W. Foster 

FOOD DEPOSITORY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Volunteers are needed for Ebenezer's next scheduled work session at the Greater Chicago Food Depository Saturday, May 15, 9 a.m.-noon. Participants can meet at the church at 8 a.m. and carpool if desired. As Cook County's food bank, the GCFD distributes more than 58 million pounds of food each year and depends on volunteer groups like ours to help sort and/or prepare food for local distribution. If you would like to join us, please indicate your interest on the Pink Sheet, or contact Pastor Powell.  We will follow up with specific details. Volunteers need to be at least 13 years old.  If you are unable to attend, but would like to support the GCFD, you can contribute canned or non-perishable food in the designated box in the narthex.

WELNESS SCREEENING AT EBENEZER - Saturday, May 15 beginning at 8am - appointment required. Sign up for appointments Sunday mornings in the narthex. A follow-up session will take place on Saturday, May 29. Medical tests at a fraction of the cost that they're usually offered (even with a co-pay you may pay more than this). Contact Michelle Knapp with any questions.

BLESSING OF EXPECTANCY: On Monday, May 24th, 7pm, Michelle Knapp and I will be leading a Blessing of Expectancy service at Ebenezer. During this service, we pray for the continued health and safety of babies-to-be and expectancy mothers, and we pray for the mothers and fathers of those babies. It's a very moving service; any of you are welcome to come and support those who are expecting.

Tutoring Program Needs Your Help: T he tutoring program can use your used computers when you upgrade. Some, especially laptops, are given to tutoring families and some are used in the third floor tutoring area.  Also, board games like scrabble, chess, etc. are used when homework is done. If you need a second life for items as you do your spring cleaning, thank you for remembering the tutoring group. Contact Norm Dynneson with questions, normemerson@aol.com.

Earthbound: Created & Called To Care For Creation is a 6-part video presentation that explores the care of creation as Christian vocation. The purpose of Earthbound is to raise issues in the Christian and Western traditions, reorient learners to parts of our tradition that can correct these issues, and call learners to embrace their vocation with new understanding and energy. The series features well-known theologians Walter Brueggeman, Larry Rasmussen, Barbara Rossing, Terry Fretheim, Cynthia Moe-Lobeda, and our very own Pastor Gordon Straw! Ralph Conrad will lead the discussion on this video series on Sunday, May 2, 9, & 16.

1 John Book of Faith Bible Study: MIC Student Kjersten Priddy will conclude her four week Bible Study on 1 John on Sunday, May 2nd, at 12:30pm.

Around Chicago

Events offered by the 20th District Chicago Police Department

CITY Sports - a soccer program starting at Pierce School (not just for Pierce students, and not just for 20th district kids) beginning on Saturday, May 1st, for boys & girls ages 11-14, 9-11am Saturdays; registration required 312-742-8770.

Family Safety Information Day (police & fire) on Saturday, May 15th, beginning at 10am at Foster Avenue Beach parking lot. Bring the whole family. It will be lots of fun, and kids will learn how to handle themselves during an emergency.

St. Gertrude Parish is pleased to present

the compelling one-woman show:

HAUNTED BY GOD:

The Life of Dorothy Day

Saturday, May 15, 7:30pm\

(doors open at 7:00pm)

St. Gertrude Gym,

1401 W. Granville Avenue

Tickets $10 at the door.

COMING UP AT EBENEZER:

5/15, beginning at 8am Wellness Screening at Ebenezer
5/15, 9-noon, Greater Chicago Food Depository volunteer day
5/24, 7pm Blessing of Expectancy

A moving, dramatic portrait of one of the most

influential American Catholics of the 20th Century.

[Performed by Lisa Wagner, founder and director

of Still Point Theatre Collective.  She is also

founder and co-director of The Imagination Workshop,

a theater company for adults with developmental disabilities.] Proceeds benefit St. Gertrude youth mission trip to Newport, Tennessee, this summer. Call 773/764-3621

Analyzing and Understanding Systemic Racism Workshop Offered May 20-22, 2010

The Analyzing and Understanding Systemic Racism Workshop is an intensive two-and-a-half day workshop that will help participants understand and analyze racism in our church and society.

The event will take place May 20-22, 2010, at Saint Thomas Episcopal Church - Radcliff Hunter Parish House, 3800 South Michigan Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60653.  The cost for synod members is $50.  More information and registration is available online at http://anotherpebble.org/index.php/workshop-descriptions/analyzing-and-understanding-systemic-racism/.

Opportunities at LSTC (Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago)
 
Learn how to energize and inspire your congregation at "The Gift of Joy - The Joy of Gift"
Help members of your congregation discover and use their gifts. On Saturday, May 1, the Rev. Dr. J. Pittman McGhee, will relate the biblical concept of "spiritual gifts" and "one body with many members" to psychological and personality assessment tools. Workshops include review of LifeKeys and Dependable Strengths, two faith-based resources that help individuals understand and use their gifts and resources. Cost for the 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. conference is $40 per person. For more information and to register, visit http://www.mcselca.org/what/stewardship/spring.php
                Co-sponsored by the Metropolitan Chicago Synod Stewardship Strategy Team and the Tithing and LSTC's Tithing and Stewardship Foundation.
 
Senior Class Fundraiser - Wine Tasting and Live Auction
On Sunday, May 2, help the Class of 2010 raise funds for the class gift to LSTC at a class-sponsored wine tasting and live auction. Sommelier Ryan Stetins will guide the wine tasting (non-alcoholic beverages will be available) at 5:30 p.m. in the LSTC Refectory, 1100 East 55th Street. A live auction of items created and donated by the senior class starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information contact Karen Stetins at kstetins@lstc.edu. 

April 15, 2010 (newsletter format)

COMING UP AT EBENEZER:

4/17, 1-3pm, Bible Game Show Extravaganza

4/18, 9-10am, Earthbound DVD series study

4/18, 12:30-1:30pm 1 John Bible Study

4/24, 9am Spiritual Kitchen Cleaning Retreat

5/15, beginning at 8am Wellness Screening at Ebenezer

Let Justice Roll Down

You are invited to participate in Let Justice Roll Down Like Waters, the biennial assembly of Lutherans Concerned / North America and Reconciling in Christ conference. Let Justice Roll will be held at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, MN July 7-11, 2010.

Let Justice Roll Down Like Waters is more than a conference. It is an opportunity to explore and live out the work of reconciliation that we are called to do. Justice requires reconciliation, and reconciliation takes effort. Throughout our time together, we will work on justice issues from the intersection of oppressions (racism, sexism, ablism, etc.) and through the lens of full participation of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities in the life of the Lutheran Church.

Hunger Walk

You are invited to participate in the Greater Chicago Food Depository Hunger Walk on the Care for Real Team! Our team will participate in the walk on Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Soldier Field. No minimum fundraising; the walk is less than 3 miles.

100% of the funds raised during the walk will be used by Care for Real to purchase food from the Food Depository for distribution to those in need in the Edgewater, Andersonville and Ravenswood neighborhoods.

Keep watching for more information, or tell one of the pastors if you're interested!
 
You can go here to get more info: Care for Real Team Site

Tutoring Program Needs Your Help: The tutoring program can use your used computers when you upgrade. Some, especially laptops, are given to tutoring families and some are used in the third floor tutoring area.  Also, board games like scrabble, chess, etc. are used when homework is done. If you need a second life for items as you do your spring cleaning, thank you for remembering the tutoring group. Contact Norm Dynneson with questions, normemerson@aol.com.

Earthbound: Created & Called To Care For Creation is a 6-part video presentation that explores the care of creation as Christian vocation. The purpose of Earthbound is to raise issues in the Christian and Western traditions, reorient learners to parts of our tradition that can correct these issues, and call learners to embrace their vocation with new understanding and energy. The series features well-known theologians Walter Brueggeman, Larry Rasmussen, Barbara Rossing, Terry Fretheim, Cynthia Moe-Lobeda, and our very own Pastor Gordon Straw! Ralph Conrad will lead the discussion on this video series on Sunday, April 18, 25 and May 2, 9, & 16.

1 John Book of Faith Bible Study:MIC Student Kjersten Priddy will begin a four week Bible Study on 1 John on Sunday, April 11th, at 12:30pm.

Bible Game Show Extravaganza--Who ever said that learning the Bible has to be serious and studious? No one at Ebenezer! From 1:00-3:00 pm on Saturday, April 17, come and try your hand at all sorts of familiar games with an added scriptural slant (FOR ALL AGES): Biblical Pursuit, Go Fish!--ers of People, Name That Hymn, Holy Outburst!, Eden's Apples to Apples, Sinai Survivor--this event promises to be fun! Now we really need participants - of all ages!

God in the Cleaning Cloth - A Spiritual Kitchen Clean-Up at Ebenezer on Saturday, April 24, beginning at 9am
God in the Cleaning Cloth - A Spiritual Kitchen Clean-Up Retreat at Ebenezer on
Saturday, April 24, 9a.m. - 1:30p.m.
Come to this spirituality retreat and listen to the heartbeat of God as you help spring-cleaning the Ebenezer kitchen. In many Christian traditions, such as in Celtic spirituality or Benedictine monastic life, daily activities are experienced as gateways for a deeper connection with God.

Cleaning the Ebenezer kitchen offers many opportunities to experiment and engage in spiritual practices including mediation, prayer, mindfulness, and sharing. A grimy oven, dusty corners, untouched dishes, and a humid refrigerator become holy places as we engage with them a cleaning cloth in hand and God in our heart. And as fresh bread will bake in the clean oven to provide us with lunch!

You are cordially invited to participate and contribute to this holistic ministry experience that will not only make our kitchen shine with the freshness of spring, but will also awaken and nourish our spirits into the season of blossoming apple trees.

Please, mark your calendar! Further details will be provided as we near this event. Please note that the retreat may end earlier, if the cleaning work is completed earlier. The retreat will not last longer than 1:30, independent of whether all work is accomplished.

For questions, please, contact Anja N. Stuckenberger (MIC intern); astuckenberger@lstc.edu

WELNESS SCREEENING AT EBENEZER - Saturday, May 15 beginning at 8am - appointment required. Sign up for appointments Sunday mornings in the narthex. A follow-up session will take place on Saturday, May 29. Medical tests at a fraction of the cost that they're usually offered (even with a co-pay you may pay more than this). Contact Michelle Knapp with any questions.

CHICAGO HEARING: "Does US Policy on Israel and Palestine Uphold Our Values?" This Chicago Hearing is modeled after a Congressional hearing and will be webcast live from a link on the home page.The Chicago Hearing will bring together witnesses to tell seldom-heard stories from Israel-Palestine that raise critical questions about the effects of U.S. policies in the region. Does Israel's explanation of security legitimize its violations of international law? Does the U.S. government condone Israeli policies and practices that would not be tolerated if replicated in America by the U.S. government?
 
The Hearing highlights voices of those on the other end of the pipeline of U.S. aid to Israel. Israeli, Palestinian and American witnesses will testify to lives lost, freedoms denied and property destroyed by Israeli policies buttressed by U.S. aid and support. The witnesses will testify to the collateral effects of U.S. policies toward Israel: military and financial aid that totaled over $3 billion in 2009 as well as unconditional diplomatic support for Israel in the United Nations. Go to Chicago Hearing website to read more.

You must register (registration is free, click on the red words "seating limited - registration required" on the main page) in order to attend, but feel free to watch the webcast even if you cannot attend in person.

HARD ART GROUP MONDAY
Monday, April 19, John Elmquist's HardArt groop will do a large group (18 musicians) performance in the Recital Hall at Northeastern Illinois University. 7:30 pm $10. check out hardartgroop.com for directions

SACRED SEEDS:On April 20th, at 7:30pm in the Senn High School Auditorium (5900 N. Glenwood), Edgewater faith communities will gather for an Interfaith event called "Sacred Seeds." This months' topic is "Where is God in our community?" and features speakers from Jewish, Muslim, Christian (both Protestant and Catholic) traditions. Please use the Senn High School entrance off the parking lot.

LOMC Adult Spring Retreat:  April 25-27

Pr. Carol Soderholm will lead a retreat on the theme "Dreams, A Way of Listening to God" at Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center in Oregon, IL.  The retreat will focus on biblical dreams, featuring the powerful dreams of biblical figures and how to attend to our own dreams as a spiritual guide. Participants are asked to start recording their dreams in advance of the retreat.  A $115 fee includes lodging at Freedom Tree Village and six meals, in addition to the program.  For information, please contact Audrey at 815-732-2220.

Follow-up Links

Ebenezer Lutheran Website

Genetics Social Statement Draft

Hunger Walk - Care for Real Team

The Chicago Hearing

Maundy Thursday, 2010 (newsletter format)

This week's devotion / resource Every week, with the E-news, we'll give you a link to a different devotional or resource. If you're still trying to decide how to respond to climate change, look at the ELCA Advocacy office's invitation to action here: http://ga6.org/elca_advocacy/notice-description.tcl?newsletter_id=29448268

COMING UP AT EBENEZER:

4/1, noon & 7:30pm, Maundy Thursday

4/2, noon, 4pm (family), & 7:30pm Good Friday

4/3, noon, Decorating/Set-up for Easter Vigil & Easter service

4/3, 8:30pm Easter Vigil (followed by reception)

4/4, 8:30am Easter breakfast; 10:30am Easter service

4/11, 9-10am, Earthbound DVD series study

4/11, 12:30pm 1 John Bible Study

4/17, 1-3pm, Bible Game Show Extravaganza

4/18, 9-10am, Earthbound DVD series study

4/24, 9am Spiritual Kitchen Cleaning