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Dear friends,

As I look out my window into the backyard, it seems as if all nature is alive and resplendent with an explosive dose of spring. The birds are active and singing, the big magnolia tree has sprouted its new leaves within the last few days, and as the bright, warm sunshine hits my skin, I feel happy and a part of something greater than myself. How easy it is to feel the goodness of God infusing all life on a day like today! I even catch myself spreading a bit of that joy and sense of love to those with whom I am in relationship: taking a little time to chat with my neighbor up the street and the new cashier at the grocery store, cooking a meal for my spouse, and yes, even intentionally reaching out to and checking up on an isolated, former neighbor who can sometimes be a bit… well… “thorny.”

The readings for this week, and indeed for the next few weeks, give us examples of God’s love for us rooted in relationship, and how we are to do the same. But this is sometimes not an easy thing to do…. Peter in the reading from Acts, with the help of the Holy Spirit, does the hard work of confronting his own prejudice in order to widen his circle of neighbors whom he is called to love. Jesus, in the 13th chapter of John, shows the disciples by example how they are to love one another: lowering himself to the status of a servant, lovingly washing their dirty feet, and then commanding them to love one another in the same fashion. “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:35).

So, I invite you to come and worship with your church family at Luther Memorial this Sunday. Come and let the Word and Sacrament nourish your body and spirit so that you might be strengthened to love and serve. Come and connect with those who love and care for you.

See you soon!
Christopher Drummond
Organist

Sunday, May 15

Fifth Sunday of Easter
Christopher Drummond is preaching

Readings

Acts 11:1–18
Psalm 148
Revelation 21:1–6
John 13:31–35

COVID Safety

LMC is committed to the safety and wellbeing of those who attend worship. Given the rise in COVID cases and the contagiousness of current COVID strains, we encourage anyone who attends worship to consider using N95 or KN95 masks. We will provide masks for those who do not have them. The city of Chicago COVID advisory level is currently yellow. When the city moves the advisory level back to green, we will invite everyone to be mask optional in the sanctuary. 

Want to help out at coffee hour between the 9am and 11am services? Sign up here to bring snacks or manage the setup/cleanup on a Sunday of your choosing.

New Members Session Kick Off

Do you know someone who is new to LMC? Invite them to join us at our New Members Kick-Off Session between the 9am and 11am services on May 15! Contact Jessica Hallam for more info.
 

Breaking Bread: LMC Supper Clubs

Do you desire to know others at LMC more deeply? To build community as Christians? It is sometimes said that Jesus ate his way through the Gospels. We, too, can use food to foster rich relationships where God's presence is felt. Following a two-year COVID pause, “Breaking Bread: LMC Supper Clubs” is returning in May. Groups of two to three LMC households (approximately six to eight members) will meet in each other’s homes to share meals and fellowship. Groups will be asked to hold up to 3 meals between late May and Rally Day (mid-September). Registration is now open and will close on Sunday, May 15. Click here to register. Want to know more? Contact Melissa Busch. We look forward to breaking bread soon!
 

Prayer Chain

If you have a request for prayers, please send a confidential email to the office to be added to the prayer chain.

Sundays

  • Sunday School at 10am

Wednesdays

  • Confirmation Class at 7pm in the Multipurpose Room
  • Youth Group at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall
  • Club 56 at 7pm in the backyard

Ministry Staff
Pastor: Pastor Lindsay Mack 
pastorlindsay@lmcchicago.org


Director of Youth Ministries: Sarah Swagler
youth@lmcchicago.org


Children's Ministries Assistant: Nichole Martinez
family@lmcchicago.org

Music
Director of Contemporary Worship: Liza Micelli
praiseband@lmcchicago.org

Organist: Christopher Drummond
organist@lmcchicago.org

Church Staff
Director of Administration and Communication: Jared Beverly
office@lmcchicago.org
For calendar or building matters and for News and Notes requests, please contact Jared. (
Please note that all submissions to News and Notes are due by Tuesday morning on the week of publication.)

For all financial matters, please contact finance@lmcchicago.org

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