Ministries for Adults
At Glen Ellyn Covenant, our adult ministries seek to provide opportunities to:
- Expand your knowledge of God’s Word
- Understand God’s purposes for your life
- Pray for one another
- Develop new friendships
- Find support for life’s unexpected challenges
- Tackle tough questions in a safe environment
- Discover meaningful service
We invite you to explore the adult ministries described below and get involved!
-Tana Tatnall, Adult Spiritual Formation Leadership Team Member
-Becky Dunlap, Care and Hospitality Leadership Team Member
Sunday School
Sunday School for all ages is offered 10:00-10:55am every Sunday during the school year between worship services. Topics vary from quarter to quarter, often with multiple adult electives. Contact Tana Tatnall or the church office for more information.
L.I.F.E. Groups
Small groups provide a safe place to share life, learn about God, and grow in relationship with Him and others as modeled in in Acts chapter 2. At Glen Ellyn Covenant, we seek to connect every member to our "L.I.F.E. group" small group ministry. L.I.F.E. groups are small groups of adults that gather regularly to:
| L |
Learn, by studying the Bible together, seeing its truth, and applying its relevance |
| I |
Intercede, by praying together bearing one another's burdens, and caring for each other |
| F |
Fellowship, by serving together, sharing life, and extending the love of Christ |
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Encourage, by growing together, developing deep friendships, and utilizing one another's gifts |
Do you need help finding a L.I.F.E. group? Contact Barb Martin or the church office for more information.
Men's Ministry
Men of the church meet every Saturday, 8:00-9:30am in the Family Life Center for study, prayer, and fellowship together. Coffee provides extra incentive to start your weekend in the Word! Another group, the "Thursday Morning Guys" meet Thursday mornings 8:00-9:00am in the atrium for prayer and discussion. Visitors are always welcome!
We also schedule occasional social events and service projects, and enjoys attending Moody Bible Institute's annual Walk Worthy conference together each Spring.
Contact Kurt Jaderholm, Roger Lautz, or the church office for more information about our Men's Ministries.
Women's Ministry
All women of the church, ages 19-100, are invited to get involved in this vital ministry at GEECC. Join one of our two weekly women's Bible studies for study, prayer, and fellowship together. One group meets Monday evenings 6:45-8:45pm. Another group meets Tuesday mornings 9:15-11:00am. Free childcare is available during the Tuesday morning session by reservation. Both groups study the same topic each week.
A small group of women also meets 10:00am-noon every Wednesday morning to pray for the needs of the church family. Attend as you are able -- drop-ins are always welcome!
Social events are scheduled throughout the year, and many women enjoy attending our annual women's retreat each Spring at the Geneva Bay Center in Lake Geneva. Social events, outreach opportunities and other activities are scheduled throughout the year.
All women are invited to participate in our Women's Ministries! Contact Tana Tatnall or the church office for more information.
Bereans
Join young adults and college students on Sunday mornings at 10:30am as the group engages in thoughtful discussion and scripturally-based teaching. This community provides access to various subjects and instructors, while cultivating both personal and collective development. Contact Jon Aagaard or the church office for more information.
Shawl Ministry
The Shawl Ministry meets weekly to fellowship, to pray and to knit. We make shawls and give them to people who are facing difficult situations. The shawls symbolize God's loving arms which wrap around us. Each week the group pray for the shawl recipients. The Shawl Ministry meets weekly throughout the year on Tuesday mornings. During the school year, we meet at 11:15 directly following the women's Bible study in Fellowship Hall. In the summer, we meet at 9:30 am on Tuesdays. You do not need to be an experienced knitter--we will teach you. We also have directions available for making shawls. Are there any crocheters out there who would like to join us and crochet some shawls? Please join us! Contact Sandy Skowera or the church office for more information.
Care Ministries
We have a very active care ministry team that provides prayer, encouragement, visits, transportation, and meals to people in need in our congregation. Please let the church office know if you would appreciate a visit. Volunteers are always needed to help with this important ministry. Contact Becky Dunlap or the church office for more information.
Library & Book Club
Our church library has cozy reading chairs, a fireplace, and a constantly evolving collection of Christian fiction, history, biography, study, and reference books, as well as magazines and videos. The library is open every Sunday morning for book checkouts and returns. Contact Dave and Laurel Tedesco or the church office if you wish to access the library during the week.
We also sponsor a book club that meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in individual members homes. The hostess opens the evening with beverages and snacks. The book club meeting is led by the Discussion Leader who has researched the author and prepares 2-3 questions for informal discussion. Contact Sharon Thompson or the church office for more information.
Service Opportunities
There are opportunities to serve in every ministry of our church from the nursery to elderly visitation, gardening and plumbing to music and drama. No matter where you serve, you will have an opportunity to work alongside other members, get to know our family and ministries better, and draw closer to Christ while serving Him! Click here to learn more.
