Join us Each week in person or online
Sundays at 9:30am
SCRIPTURE: LUKE 15:1-10
SERMON SERIES:
LUKE & THE LOST AND FOUND
WE WARMLY WELCOME BACK
DR. ANDREW ABERNETHY, PH.D.
TO OUR ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
Dr. Andy Abernethy, Professor of Old Testament and Director of M.A. in Biblical Exegesis, will lead our Adult Sunday school this September 14, 21, and 28 utilizing “Savoring Scripture” to kick off our all church Bible reading campaign.
THE NEW TESTAMENT IN 20 WEEKS
Beginning September 14 Pastor Jeff and Pastor Dawn will be launching an exciting plan to dive into the New Testament in a clear and exciting way! Each week you will be provided with specific scripture references, organized chronologically.
At the end of 20 weeks, you will have read the entire New Testament!
More info to come!
GE COVENANT SHIRTS ARE HERE!
Please come to see our new “Gather, Grow, and Go” tee shirts in Higher Grounds! They come in 2 really nice colors and many sizes for you to choose from.
The fabric is nice and soft, too!
You may pick them up on Sunday or come in during office hours during the week.
Don’t miss out!
“HELP WANTED” EVERY TUESDAY
PROVIDING CHILDCARE FOR WOMEN’S MINISTRIES
GE Covenant is looking for 1-2 more people to provide childcare during Women’s Bible Study and Mom’s Together.
The hours are 9:15-11:15 most Tuesdays and the pay is $20/hour.
Please contact Pastor Dawn if you are interested.
*background check required
CHILDRENS & STUDENT MINISTRIES
SAFETY POLICY TRAINING
Thursday September 11 at 6:30pm
at the home of Pastor Jeff
Calling all volunteers in Children’s and Student Ministries! If you couldn’t make it to the training on Sunday, please join us for a time to train, review, and share as we begin a new season of ministry!
If you’d like to volunteer in youth ministries but are unable to attend the training meeting please contact Elissa Shauer.
A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES, ELISSA SCHAUER
Dear Church,
Children's Ministries Need YOU! We're gearing up for fun on Wednesday evenings, and we need YOU! Whether you like singing, telling Bible stories, doing crafts, or playing games, there's a place for you to serve kids at our midweek program. Children’s Midweek Programming begins next Wednesday September 17 at 6-7:30pm.
A NOTE TO PARENTS: As we begin a new season in ministry, we are asking all families to complete this registration form that will provide us with up-to-date info on your children so we can best serve them! Simply use this link to access the document! https://gecovenant.breezechms.com/form/11fa14
Want more info? Send an email to elissa.schauer@gecovenant.org.
Thank you!
Elissa
STUDENT MINISTRIES
WELCOME TO FALL
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
September 14: Sunday School 11-11:45a
September 18: Jr/Hi League! 7-8:30p
September 21: Sunday School 11-11:45a
September 25: Jr/Hi League 7-8:30p
September 28: Sunday School 11-11:45a
Contact Joseph with any questions
JOIN OUR DRIVING MINISTRY:
THE WHEATON COLLEGE SHUTTLE!
We are looking to form a small team of drivers who will transport Wheaton College students to and from GE Covenant each Sunday morning. Its a great opportunity to serve and connect with our college students. You will be provided with a GE Covenant car magnet that will identify you to awaiting students.
Call the church office with any questions or
use this link to sign up for this important ministry: SERVE
COLLEGE STUDENT MINISTRY DINNERS
2ND AND 4TH SUNDAY EVENINGS
College students, you are warmly invited to join us for food, fellowship, and conversation
2nd SUNDAYS: College Student Dinners in Homes
4th SUNDAYS: Worship Night in Sanctuary followed by dinner in the Family Life Center
2025 FALL SCHEDULE:
Sunday September 14 at 5pm at the home of Pastor Jeff
Sunday September 28: Worship at 6pm/Dinner to follow.
You won’t want to miss the premier of this event!Sunday October 12 at 5pm at the home of Kristin Kreigbaum
Sunday October 26: Worship at 6pm/Dinner to follow
Sunday November 9: at 5pm, location TBD
Sunday November 23: Worship at 6pm/Dinner to follow
If you would like to help with side dishes or for more information,
please contact Kristin Kriegbaum
WOMEN OF THE WORD
FALL 2025
Pastor Dawn is putting in the order for our fall WOW bible study
(beginning September 15/16).
Please let her know if you plan or hope to join the study,
so she can get an accurate count to order.
We are using The Daily Grace Company study on the book of Ruth
Please RSVP to Pastor Dawn at Dawn.lauber@gecovenant.org
MENS BIBLE STUDY
EACH WEDNESDAY
Men of GEECC, come join us each Wednesday at 6pm in the Family Life Center as we continue our study of the book of Luke. It’s a rich time of prayer, fellowship,
and time in the Word.
MONTHLY BOOK CLUB
SEPTEMBER 17 AT 7PM
The Glen Ellyn Evangelical Covenant Church Book Club is a friendly, inter-generational group that usually meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. (This month is an exception). Meetings are held at various member's homes throughout the year. Host homes provide light refreshments, followed by prayer and an informal book discussion.
The Discussion Leader provides information about the author, along with a few questions to get the discussion started. Our first meeting is September 17th at the home of Joanne Sandstrom . We will be choosing the books for the year.
Please come prepared to suggest a book that you have read, as we all enjoy sharing and experiencing new authors. You are asked to R.S.V.P. to the host so they can prepare accordingly. All are welcome. This is a great opportunity to invite a friend or neighbor!
Jaynebischoff@gmail.com
630-945-1974
THURSDAY EVENING JUSTICE GROUP
BEGINS SEPTEMBER 18
VIA ZOOM
Our topic for September is Creation Care-Environmental Stewardship.
Our first book will be "What if We Get It Right?" by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson.
Please join us on Thursday evening September 18
We meet most Thursdays from 7:30-8:30pm.
For the Zoom link or more information please contact Mary Crickmore or the church office.
MOMS TOGETHER RESUMES!
JOIN US
EVERY OTHER TUESDAY
BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 23
Moms Together will meet every other Tuesday 9:30-11am in Higher Grounds.
Allison Borton leads a time of conversation and encouragement for moms of
preschoolers and school-aged children. Childcare is provided.
ARTWORK WANTED
SERMON SERIES “LUKE & THE LOST AND FOUND
Calling all artists! Thank you to those who shared their artistic responses to
our sermon series on Romans.
We are now creating a display that reflects an artistic response to our
current sermon series “Luke & The Lost and Found”.
Please email Kriste Sveen for more details as needed.
YOUNG ADULT SUPPER CLUB & CONVERSATION
THE FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH
AT 6:30PM
You are warmly invited to join your friends of Glen Ellyn Covenant Church for food, fellowship, and conversation once a month September thru December.
The next gatherings are:
Monday October 6: at the home of Hall and Courtney Crowder
Monday November 3: at the home of Eric and Lisa Fowler
Monday December 1: Christmas Party at the home of Paul and Jayne Bischoff
Hope you can join us! Contact Pastor Dawn with any questions.
SAVE THE DATE!
FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN
AT GE COVENANT
NOVEMBER 21 AND 22
You won’t want to miss this important event. More details to come!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
SEPTEMBER FOCUS:
COMMUNION SERVERS & FRONT DOOR MINISTRIES
AND CHECK OUT ALL THE SERVING OPPORTUNITIES
AT GE COVENANT!
If you are a regular attendee to GE Covenant and willing to serve during our Sunday morning worship service, please access the serving page on our
GE Covenant website:
1. choose “Serve” from the top right pull down menu.
2. then click on the orange box “Sunday Serve Sign-Up”
Or you can simply click SERVE right here!
And for your convenience, please see the QR code on the Sunday bulletins, which takes you to the same “Serve” site on our website :)
MONDAY NIGHT ZOOM PRAYER MEETINGS
RESUME SEPTEMBER 15 AT 7PM
Your prayer requests are important to us! Now until September 15,
please email Jayne your prayer requests at jaynebischoff@gmail.com
Jayne will notify the Prayer Partners. Please mark if confidential.
Beginning Monday September 15, please join the Prayer Meeting via Zoom!
Contact Jayne Bishoff or the church office for the Zoom ID and Password.
