GE COV Weekly Newsletter

JOIN US EACH WEEK IN PERSON OR ONLINE
Sundays at 9:30am

SCRIPTURE: Psalm 138:1; John 4:21-26
SERIES: 10 Healthy Missional Markers of the Church
SERMON: “I, the one speaking to you— I am he.”

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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
NOVEMBER 1
BARB MARTIN & PASTOR DAWN
”stewarding for the glory of god
through PRAYER

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ANNUAL GEECC FOOD DRIVE
ENDS NOVEMBER 1

Glen House Food Pantry’s mission is to provide essential groceries and support to our neighbors at risk of hunger. GE Cov families, along with Ark families, have generously provided groceries and financial donations in support of this mission.

You can support this vital program in two ways this fall:

1) SHOP & DROP OFF: Use the shopping guide below to choose needed items. Bring your full shopping bag to GEECC on November 1 and leave it at the information table
 in the Atrium.

2) ORDER ONLINE: Shop the Amazon Wish List and have the most-needed items delivered directly to Glen House Food Pantry by using this link: https://a.co/06C20mCc
As you proceed with the Amazon check out, please add the Glen House Food Pantry address to the list of shipping addresses on your Amazon account: 55 N. Park Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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SHARE YOUR STORY OF GOD’S FAITHFULNESS
THROUGH GE COVENANT CHURCH

2026 marks our church’s 80th anniversary! As part of our ongoing praise and celebration of what God has done and is doing through the ministries of our church, we are asking for folks to share stories of God’s faithfulness through the Glen Ellyn Evangelical Covenant Church. Do you have a story you would share with our congregation?

I bet our church is FULL of these stories of God’s faithfulness, and we want to hear them! There are a few ways you can share YOUR story of God’s faithfulness:

1. You can submit a story in writing that we can share via the newsletter.

2. You can read your story on a Sunday morning.

3. You can also video yourself telling your story and we will show it either on our Youtube channel or on a Sunday Morning!

Celebrate God’s faithfulness by telling your story! If you need help with sharing your story, please contact Carol in the office and we will help you choose how to share! We can’t wait to hear from you!

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WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
NOVEMBER 2 & 3

Our Study: “Walking with God” is a five week journey through the Bible as we learn to walk with God through all seasons of life.

Please join us! You may choose the evening or daytime option every other week:

• Mondays at Pastor Dawn’s home, 6:45pm for Fellowship, 7pm Bible Study begins

• Tuesdays in Higher Grounds at church, 9:15am drop off your children and grab a cup of coffee, 9:30am Bible Study begins (Childcare provided. Please RSVP to Pastor Dawn).

Hope to see you there!

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women’s ministries
FRIENDSGIVING
MONDAY NOVEMBER 9
6:30-8:30

As the days grow shorter and the Thanksgiving season approaches, you're invited to a special evening of friendship, gratitude, and community at Friendsgiving! On Monday, November 9 from 6:30-8:30 pm, we'll share delicious treats, warm beverages, a fun and creative activity (no artistic skills required!), and the opportunity to relax, connect, and enjoy one another's company.

This year, we're also partnering with Outreach Ministries' Christmas Store, a program that helps families in our community shop for Christmas gifts for their children with dignity and care. If you'd like, you can participate by purchasing an item from one of Outreach's gift wish lists (Amazon, Walmart, or Target) and have it shipped directly to Outreach. 

Whether you come for the fellowship, the treats, the creativity, or the opportunity to give, we'd be delighted to have you join us.

If you have any questions, simply reply to this email or call the church office at 630-469-5405.

With gratitude,

Pastor Dawn

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THANKSFEEDING
FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN
sign up today!

Mark your calendars for this special event at GEECC!
We celebrate Thanksgiving by gathering with family and friends around a feast. We feast but many children around the world lack the food basics to sustain and develop their bodies. We are inviting you to include a few hours in your Thanksgiving celebration to provide meals to children in need. We are partnering with Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) to pack food over four two-hour sessions
on November 20 and 21.
We are calling this event ThanksFEEDing. 

Sign-ups are open for our GE Cov church family!
You can access sign-ups online by going on our GEECC website here: https://www.gecovenant.org/thanksfeeding-fmsc
and use the password: geecc
Reserve your preferred date and time early, and feel free to sign up on your own,
with friends, or as a family. However you come, you'll be glad you did!

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GEECC BOOK CLUB
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 3 at 7pm

The Glen Ellyn Evangelical Covenant Church Book Club is a friendly, inter-generational group that meets once a month at 7pm. Meetings are held at various member’s homes throughout the year. Host homes provide light refreshments, followed by prayer and an informal discussion. The Discussion Leader provides information about the author, along with a few questions to get the discussion started.
Our current book for discussion is "Virgil Wander” by Leif Enger.
You are asked to RSVP to the host so she can prepare accordingly.

Come join us on Tuesday November 3 at 7pm at the home of Susan Ferrell

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YOUNG ADULT & COLLEGE BOOK STUDY
EACH TUESDAY
7PM-8:30PM
HOME OF LAURA GRANGER

Young adults and college students are gathering each TUESDAY at 7:00 p.m. to study None Like Him by Jen Wilkin at Laura Granger's home. The group is already underway, but new participants are still welcome! Contact Laura or the church office if you'd like to join for the remaining eight weeks.

For more information, check the Young Adult announcement chat. If you're not yet part of the chat and would like to be, see Laura after the service or contact the church office.

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KIDS MIDWEEK
EVERY WEDNESDAY

All children in Kindergarten through 5th grade are welcome to attend Kids Midweek
every Wednesday from 6pm to 7:30pm.
Join us for activities, songs, a Bible story, games, and a LOT of FUN!!
If you have any questions please contact Elissa Schauer.

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JR. LEAGUE: tUESDAY NOVEMBER 3
HI LEAGUE: THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5
7PM-8:30PM

Games – Worship – Message – Small Groups.
Students, join us! And bring a friend!

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GEECC JUSTICE BOOK CLUB
A CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
THURSDAYS
7:30 to 8:30 on Zoom

Join us! We welcome new members! In October we are reading Pope Leo’s Encyclical on understanding humanity and artificial intelligence from a Biblical perspective of avoiding a “Tower of Babel” mentality and instead following the model of Nehemiah and his community building the wall of Jerusalem together.  One special quote: “Technology in and of itself is not a solution to humanity’s problems, just as it is not inherently evil. In practice, however, technology is never neutral, because it takes on the characteristics of those who devise, finance, regulate and use it.”

Contact Mary Crickmore or the church office if you’d like to participate.

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WINDSOR LUNCH WITH PASTORS
11:30AM ON THURSDAY NOVEMBER 5

Lunch with our friends at Windsor is always enjoyable!
We gather each first and third Thursday of the month at 11:30
to eat lunch and fellowship.
Join us!

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QUICK LINKS

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GE COV Weekly Newsletter

JOIN US EACH WEEK IN PERSON OR ONLINE
Sundays at 9:30am

SCRIPTURE: Luke 13:22-30; Acts 1:8
SERIES: 10 Healthy Missional Markers of the Church
SERMON: Can I Get a Witness?

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FALL FEST!
OCTOBER 28 AT 5:30
ON OUR NEW PARKING LOT!
SIGN UP TODAY TO PARTICIPATE
NEEDS: CHILI
TRUNK & TREATS!

Join us for our Fall Fest, a fun-filled evening for all ages! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and enjoy a wonderful time of fellowship and community. Children will love the Trunk or Treat, and everyone can sample delicious entries in our Chili Cook-Off. Whether you'd like to DECORATE A TRUNK, enter your favorite CHILI recipe, or simply come relax and enjoy the festivities, there's something for everyone. We hope you'll join us for this joyful celebration!

If you would like to volunteer, please click this link to see the opportunities to; use your photography skills, decorate and host a “trunk” of treats, provide chili, mac & cheese, cider, cornbread, or assist with set up or clean up; https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/g73LMJrFNP
There are LOTS of ways to participate, but the most important one is simple….PLEASE JOIN US!

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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
OCTOBER 25
daniel sveen & tom mcandrews
”stewarding for the glory of god
through money & mission

As a reminder to those of you who have attended Sunday school on October 18, as well as for those who will attend this coming Sunday, our GEECC Treasurer has some take-home tasks for you:

• Pray the Lord’s Prayer daily, pausing on “Your will be done” over your finances.

• Keep a gratitude list: write down one thing each day that God has provided.

• Review one month of spending and ask: what does this say I treasure?

• Come ready to share a story this Sunday of something you’ve seen God do.

What wonderful opportunities for reflection these tasks provide. Please join us and come prepared to share how God has been providing, guiding, or teaching you, and be encouraged by the stories of others as we continue this conversation together.

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ANNUAL GEECC FOOD DRIVE
OCTOBER 25 – NOVEMBER 1

Glen House Food Pantry’s mission is to provide essential groceries and support to our neighbors at risk of hunger. GE Cov families, along with Ark families, have generously provided groceries and financial donations in support of this mission.

You can support this vital program in two ways this fall:

1) SHOP & DROP OFF: Use the shopping guide below to choose needed items. Bring your full shopping bag to GEECC on November 1 and leave it at the information table
 in the Atrium.

2) ORDER ONLINE: Shop the Amazon Wish List and have the most-needed items delivered directly to Glen House Food Pantry by using this link: https://a.co/06C20mCc
As you proceed with the Amazon check out, please add the Glen House Food Pantry address to the list of shipping addresses on your Amazon account: 55 N. Park Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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GOD’S WORK IN AND THROUGH OUR CHURCH FAMILY
A NOTE FROM THE CARE TEAM

We are so thankful for the many hands that support the CARE Ministry at Glen Ellyn Covenant Church! As a team, we have the privilege of coming alongside members of our church community during times of need. So far this year, we have delivered more than 63 meals to families recovering from illness or surgery, battling cancer, and celebrating the arrival of new babies! It is a joy for our team and fellow church members to share Christ’s love and CARE through the gift of a meal.

This summer, we were also able to add several new items to the church kitchen through memorial funds given in honor of our dear friend and former CARE team member, Joanne Sandstorm. Joanne was such a joy to serve alongside, and it was a blessing to honor her in this special way! Her generous memorial gift allowed us to update our silverware, serving pieces, coffee carafes, water pitchers, knives, and other kitchen essentials. These improvements help our kitchen run smoothly and allow us to continue creating a welcoming environment as we serve others.

In 2026, we also had the privilege of hosting a memorial service for Dan Bloomquist. His family expressed heartfelt appreciation for the care and love shown to them during this difficult time.

Thank you to the many prayer warriors who faithfully cover our church and community in prayer. We are also so grateful to everyone who volunteers their time and talents to prepare and deliver meals, bake desserts, wash dishes, and serve others through the CARE Ministry at Glen Ellyn Covenant Church. Your generosity and willingness to serve make this ministry possible, and we are deeply thankful for each of you!

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SHARE YOUR STORY OF GOD’S FAITHFULNESS
THROUGH GE COVENANT CHURCH

2026 marks our church’s 80th anniversary! As part of our ongoing praise and celebration of what God has done and is doing through the ministries of our church, we are asking for folks to share stories of God’s faithfulness through the Glen Ellyn Evangelical Covenant Church. Do you have a story you would share with our congregation? The prompt is “Because of (A) at GEECC, God brought about (B).”

For a brief example: God led Korey Gregornik to volunteer at GEECC while he was a student at Wheaton College back in 2013. After Korey graduated from Wheaton, he went to work at Honeyrock Camp, where Joseph Sawyer was doing a gap-year program. That was how Joseph originally got connected to GEECC. Because God led Korey Gregornik to volunteer at GEECC while he was a student at Wheaton College back in 2013, Joseph Sawyer is now our Director of Student Ministries!  Isn’t God amazing?!

I bet our church is FULL of these stories of God’s faithfulness, and we want to hear them! There are a few ways you can share YOUR story of God’s faithfulness:

1. You can submit a story in writing that we can share via the newsletter.

2. You can read your story on a Sunday morning.

3. You can also video yourself telling your story and we will show it either on our Youtube channel or on a Sunday Morning!

Celebrate God’s faithfulness by telling your story! If you need help with sharing your story, please contact Carol in the office and we will help you choose how to share! We can’t wait to hear from you!

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MOMS TOGETHER
tuesday october 27

Moms Together meets 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.
Hope you can join us this Tuesday October 27

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women’s ministries
FRIENDSGIVING
MONDAY NOVEMBER 9
6:30-8:30

As the days grow shorter and the Thanksgiving season approaches, you're invited to a special evening of friendship, gratitude, and community at Friendsgiving! On Monday, November 9 from 6:30-8:30 pm, we'll share delicious treats, warm beverages, a fun and creative activity (no artistic skills required!), and the opportunity to relax, connect, and enjoy one another's company.

This year, we're also partnering with Outreach Ministries' Christmas Store, a program that helps families in our community shop for Christmas gifts for their children with dignity and care. If you'd like, you can participate by purchasing an item from one of Outreach's gift wish lists (Amazon, Walmart, or Target) and have it shipped directly to Outreach. 

Whether you come for the fellowship, the treats, the creativity, or the opportunity to give, we'd be delighted to have you join us.

If you have any questions, simply reply to this email or call the church office at 630-469-5405.

With gratitude,

Pastor Dawn

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THANKSFEEDING
FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN
sign up today!

Mark your calendars for this special event at GEECC!
We celebrate Thanksgiving by gathering with family and friends around a feast. We feast but many children around the world lack the food basics to sustain and develop their bodies. We are inviting you to include a few hours in your Thanksgiving celebration to provide meals to children in need. We are partnering with Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) to pack food over four two-hour sessions
on November 20 and 21.
We are calling this event ThanksFEEDing. 

Sign-ups are open for our GE Cov church family!
You can access sign-ups online by going on our GEECC website here: https://www.gecovenant.org/thanksfeeding-fmsc
and use the password: geecc
Reserve your preferred date and time early, and feel free to sign up on your own,
with friends, or as a family. However you come, you'll be glad you did!

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YOUNG ADULT & COLLEGE BOOK STUDY
EACH TUESDAY
7PM-8:30PM
HOME OF LAURA GRANGER

Young adults and college students are gathering each TUESDAY at 7:00 p.m. to study None Like Him by Jen Wilkin at Laura Granger's home. The group is already underway, but new participants are still welcome! Contact Laura or the church office if you'd like to join for the remaining eight weeks.

For more information, check the Young Adult announcement chat. If you're not yet part of the chat and would like to be, see Laura after the service or contact the church office.

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GEECC JUSTICE BOOK CLUB
A CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
THURSDAYS
7:30 to 8:30 on Zoom

Join us! We welcome new members! In October we are reading Pope Leo’s Encyclical on understanding humanity and artificial intelligence from a Biblical perspective of avoiding a “Tower of Babel” mentality and instead following the model of Nehemiah and his community building the wall of Jerusalem together.  One special quote: “Technology in and of itself is not a solution to humanity’s problems, just as it is not inherently evil. In practice, however, technology is never neutral, because it takes on the characteristics of those who devise, finance, regulate and use it.”

Contact Mary Crickmore or the church office if you’d like to participate.

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CAN FOR CHANGE
COVENANT WORLD RELIEF & DEVELOPMENT

Pick up your supplies in Higher Grounds to make your own “Can for Change”
or if you are short on change, click this link to participate online: https://gecovenant.breezechms.com/give/online
then go to the dropdown menu for “Give General and Missions”
and choose: “Covenant World Relief and Development.”

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QUICK LINKS

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GE COV Weekly Newsletter

JOIN US EACH WEEK IN PERSON OR ONLINE
Sundays at 9:30am

SCRIPTURE: Acts 2:42-47; 1John 1:5-10
SERIES: 10 Healthy Missional Markers of the Church
SERMON: Compelling Christian Community

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GOD’S WORK IN AND THROUGH OUR CHURCH FAMILY
A NOTE FROM THE CARE TEAM

We are so thankful for the many hands that support the CARE Ministry at Glen Ellyn Covenant Church! As a team, we have the privilege of coming alongside members of our church community during times of need. So far this year, we have delivered more than 63 meals to families recovering from illness or surgery, battling cancer, and celebrating the arrival of new babies! It is a joy for our team and fellow church members to share Christ’s love and CARE through the gift of a meal.

This summer, we were also able to add several new items to the church kitchen through memorial funds given in honor of our dear friend and former CARE team member, Joanne Sandstorm. Joanne was such a joy to serve alongside, and it was a blessing to honor her in this special way! Her generous memorial gift allowed us to update our silverware, serving pieces, coffee carafes, water pitchers, knives, and other kitchen essentials. These improvements help our kitchen run smoothly and allow us to continue creating a welcoming environment as we serve others.

In 2026, we also had the privilege of hosting a memorial service for Dan Bloomquist. His family expressed heartfelt appreciation for the care and love shown to them during this difficult time.

Thank you to the many prayer warriors who faithfully cover our church and community in prayer. We are also so grateful to everyone who volunteers their time and talents to prepare and deliver meals, bake desserts, wash dishes, and serve others through the CARE Ministry at Glen Ellyn Covenant Church. Your generosity and willingness to serve make this ministry possible, and we are deeply thankful for each of you!

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SHARE YOUR STORY OF GOD’S FAITHFULNESS
THROUGH GE COVENANT CHURCH

2026 marks our church’s 80th anniversary! As part of our ongoing praise and celebration of what God has done and is doing through the ministries of our church, we are asking for folks to share stories of God’s faithfulness through the Glen Ellyn Evangelical Covenant Church. Do you have a story you would share with our congregation? The prompt is “Because of (A) at GEECC, God brought about (B).”

For a brief example: God led Korey Gregornik to volunteer at GEECC while he was a student at Wheaton College back in 2013. After Korey graduated from Wheaton, he went to work at Honeyrock Camp, where Joseph Sawyer was doing a gap-year program. That was how Joseph originally got connected to GEECC. Because God led Korey Gregornik to volunteer at GEECC while he was a student at Wheaton College back in 2013, Joseph Sawyer is now our Director of Student Ministries!  Isn’t God amazing?!

I bet our church is FULL of these stories of God’s faithfulness, and we want to hear them! There are a few ways you can share YOUR story of God’s faithfulness:

1. You can submit a story in writing that we can share via the newsletter.

2. You can read your story on a Sunday morning.

3. You can also video yourself telling your story and we will show it either on our Youtube channel or on a Sunday Morning!

Celebrate God’s faithfulness by telling your story! If you need help with sharing your story, please contact Carol in the office and we will help you choose how to share! We can’t wait to hear from you!

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MEN’S GATHERING
FLAPJACKS & FOOTBALL

BRING YOUR SONS, GRANDSONS & BROTHERS!

Men, mark your calendars! Coming up on THIS Saturday October 17 at 10:30am the men of GEECC will gather to enjoy a Pancake Brunch in the Family Life Center, then head over to Wheaton College to root for The Wheaton Thunder!

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FALL FEST!
OCTOBER 28 AT 5:30
SIGN UP TODAY TO PARTICIPATE

Join us for our Fall Fest, a fun-filled evening for all ages! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and enjoy a wonderful time of fellowship and community. Children will love the Trunk or Treat, and everyone can sample delicious entries in our Chili Cook-Off. Whether you'd like to DECORATE A TRUNK, enter your favorite CHILI recipe, or simply come relax and enjoy the festivities, there's something for everyone. We hope you'll join us for this joyful celebration!

If you would like to volunteer, please click this link to see the opportunities to; use your photography skills, decorate and host a “trunk” of treats, provide chili, mac & cheese, cider, cornbread, or assist with set up or clean up; https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/g73LMJrFNP
There are LOTS of ways to participate, but the most important one is simple….PLEASE JOIN US!

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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
OCTOBER 18 & 25

Daniel Sveen and Tom McAndrews lead Sunday school, “Stewarding our Story for the Glory of God through Money and Mission” on October 18 and October 25 in Munson Hall. Join us!

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women’s ministries
FRIENDSGIVING
MONDAY NOVEMBER 9
6:30-8:30

As the days grow shorter and the Thanksgiving season approaches, you're invited to a special evening of friendship, gratitude, and community at Friendsgiving! On Monday, November 9 from 6:30-8:30 pm, we'll share delicious treats, warm beverages, a fun and creative activity (no artistic skills required!), and the opportunity to relax, connect, and enjoy one another's company.

This year, we're also partnering with Outreach Ministries' Christmas Store, a program that helps families in our community shop for Christmas gifts for their children with dignity and care. If you'd like, you can participate by purchasing an item from one of Outreach's gift wish lists (Amazon, Walmart, or Target) and have it shipped directly to Outreach. 

Whether you come for the fellowship, the treats, the creativity, or the opportunity to give, we'd be delighted to have you join us.

If you have any questions, simply reply to this email or call the church office at 630-469-5405.

With gratitude,

Pastor Dawn

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WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
OCTOBER 19 & 20

Our Study: “Walking with God” is a five week journey through the Bible as we learn to walk with God through all seasons of life.

Please join us! You may choose the evening or daytime option every other week:

• Mondays at Pastor Dawn’s home, 6:45pm for Fellowship, 7pm Bible Study begins

• Tuesdays in Higher Grounds at church, 9:15am drop off your children and grab a cup of coffee, 9:30am Bible Study begins (Childcare provided. Please RSVP to Pastor Dawn).

Hope to see you there!

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THANKSFEEDING
FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN
sign up today!

Mark your calendars for this special event at GEECC!
We celebrate Thanksgiving by gathering with family and friends around a feast. We feast but many children around the world lack the food basics to sustain and develop their bodies. We are inviting you to include a few hours in your Thanksgiving celebration to provide meals to children in need. We are partnering with Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) to pack food over four two-hour sessions
on November 20 and 21.
We are calling this event ThanksFEEDing. 

Sign-ups are open for our GE Cov church family!
You can access sign-ups online by going on our GEECC website here: https://www.gecovenant.org/thanksfeeding-fmsc
and use the password: geecc
Reserve your preferred date and time early, and feel free to sign up on your own,
with friends, or as a family. However you come, you'll be glad you did!

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YOUNG ADULT & COLLEGE BOOK STUDY
EACH TUESDAY
7PM-8:30PM
HOME OF LAURA GRANGER

Young adults and college students are gathering each TUESDAY at 7:00 p.m. to study None Like Him by Jen Wilkin at Laura Granger's home. The group is already underway, but new participants are still welcome! Contact Laura or the church office if you'd like to join for the remaining eight weeks.

For more information, check the Young Adult announcement chat. If you're not yet part of the chat and would like to be, see Laura after the service or contact the church office.

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KIDS MIDWEEK
EVERY WEDNESDAY

All children in Kindergarten through 5th grade are welcome to attend Kids Midweek
every Wednesday from 6pm to 7:30pm.
Join us for activities, songs, a Bible story, games, and a LOT of FUN!!
If you have any questions please contact Elissa Schauer.

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JR. LEAGUE MEETS tUESDAYS
HI LEAGUE MEETS THURSDAYS
7PM-8:30PM

Games – Worship – Message – Small Groups.

JR LEAGUE is a place for middle school students to have fun, build friendships, and grow in their relationship with God. Jr League will meet on Tuesdays.

HI LEAGUE follows the same rhythm as Jr League, with teaching and conversations shaped specifically for high school students and the questions, challenges, and experiences they are navigating. Hi League will meet on Thursdays.

Together, we open Scripture, worship, ask honest questions, and talk about what it looks like to live life with God in the midst of everyday life. Whether you have grown up in church or are just beginning to explore faith, everyone is welcome!

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REPEAT BOUTIQUE FUNDRAISER

Please click this link to
register to attend or donate.

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GEECC JUSTICE BOOK CLUB
A CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
THURSDAYS
7:30 to 8:30 on Zoom

Join us! We welcome new members! In October we are reading Pope Leo’s Encyclical on understanding humanity and artificial intelligence from a Biblical perspective of avoiding a “Tower of Babel” mentality and instead following the model of Nehemiah and his community building the wall of Jerusalem together.  One special quote: “Technology in and of itself is not a solution to humanity’s problems, just as it is not inherently evil. In practice, however, technology is never neutral, because it takes on the characteristics of those who devise, finance, regulate and use it.”

Contact Mary Crickmore or the church office if you’d like to participate.

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CAN FOR CHANGE
COVENANT WORLD RELIEF & DEVELOPMENT

Pick up your supplies in Higher Grounds to make your own “Can for Change”
or if you are short on change, click this link to participate online: https://gecovenant.breezechms.com/give/online
then go to the dropdown menu for “Give General and Missions”
and choose: “Covenant World Relief and Development.”

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A Rocha & Churches of Restoration

A Rocha is an organization of Christians doing care of God’s Creation. You may not have heard of them, but there are already some connections with our church. Mary and Scott Crickmore have visited A Rocha’s sea turtle rescue site in Kenya and their rare bird habitat protection in France. Bradley Lauber has done an internship with A Rocha. Covenant Pastor Dave Swanson is on their board.

This year a core group of Emily Lee, Bradley Lauber, Darren Miller and Mary Crickmore will support our church to participate in A Rocha’s Churches of Restoration program to do creation-care-oriented projects.  One component will be to focus on Creation Care during adult Sunday School over several Sundays in November. For other practical projects we have many options and are looking for input with your ideas. Some things we could consider are: having a group from our church participate with the Park District or Forest Preserve District in clean-up days; replanting butterfly milkweed that was removed in the parking lot renovation to a new location to help Monarch butterflies; reviewing what could help good management of our community garden plots; helping church members with native plant landscaping in their own yards; these are just a few on the list of possibilities.  

We’ll have opportunity for discussion during Adult Sunday School but also want to include the youth group and children’s ministry, because learning about God through his wonderful Creation and caring for it helps people of all ages be close to God. If you have comments and ideas, talk to Emily, Bradley, Darren or Mary, we want to hear from you!

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QUICK LINKS

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GE COV Weekly Newsletter

JOIN US EACH WEEK IN PERSON OR ONLINE
Sundays at 9:30am

SCRIPTURE: Micah 6:8; Mark 12:28-31
SERIES: 10 Healthy Missional Markers of the Church
SERMON: God’s Will for the Church

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SHARE YOUR STORY OF GOD’S FAITHFULNESS
THROUGH GE COVENANT CHURCH

2026 marks our church’s 80th anniversary! As part of our ongoing praise and celebration of what God has done and is doing through the ministries of our church, we are asking for folks to share stories of God’s faithfulness through the Glen Ellyn Evangelical Covenant Church. Do you have a story you would share with our congregation? The prompt is “Because of (A) at GEECC, God brought about (B).”

For a brief example: God led Korey Gregornik to volunteer at GEECC while he was a student at Wheaton College back in 2013. After Korey graduated from Wheaton, he went to work at Honeyrock Camp, where Joseph Sawyer was doing a gap-year program. That was how Joseph originally got connected to GEECC. Because God led Korey Gregornik to volunteer at GEECC while he was a student at Wheaton College back in 2013, Joseph Sawyer is now our Director of Student Ministries!  Isn’t God amazing?!

I bet our church is FULL of these stories of God’s faithfulness, and we want to hear them! There are a few ways you can share YOUR story of God’s faithfulness:

1. You can submit a story in writing that we can share via the newsletter.

2. You can read your story on a Sunday morning.

3. You can also video yourself telling your story and we will show it either on our Youtube channel or on a Sunday Morning!

If you need help with sharing your story, please contact Carol in the office and we will help you choose how to share! We can’t wait to hear from you!

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YOUNG ADULT FALL EVENT
2PM SATURDAY OCTOBER 10
NIKE PARK, NAPERVILLE

Come connect with young adults from churches around the area
for a casual evening of volleyball, lawn games, and conversation.
Bring a friend, bring a game, or simply come as you are.
Snacks will be provided, and we'd love to see you there!

Contact Pastor Dawn with any questions at dawn.lauber@gecovenant.org

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PROGRESS ON OUR PARKING LOT!

Thank you for your patience as our construction project continues. Because Door 5 and the south parking lot are unavailable, please note the following temporary parking and entrance procedures:

Sundays: Our south parking lot is available for seniors and those with disabilities. All others, please park at Hadley Middle School. Enter through:

• Door 1 (Hawthorne, near Munson Hall - stairs)

• Door 2 (Kenilworth, Sanctuary - stairs)

• Door 3 (Kenilworth, The Ark - elevator accessible)

Tuesday-Friday (9:00 AM-4:00 PM): Parking is available in our south parking lot. Please call the church office at 630-469-5405 before or upon arrival, and a staff member will admit you through Door 1 or Door 2. All exterior doors remain locked. Please do not use Door 3 on weekdays, as it is reserved for The Ark.

Wednesday Evening Ministries (Kids Midweek, Jr/Hi League, Men's Bible Study): Parking available in our south parking lot and at Hadley Middle School. Enter/exit through Door 2, where staff will be available to let you in. Parents picking up children or students should use Door 2. Students may also exit through Door 2 for curbside pickup.

We're encouraged by the progress being made, even as these temporary changes create some inconvenience. Thank you for your flexibility!

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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
OCTOBER 11
KRISTE SVEEN

Stewardship of Creativity:
Finding the Holy Spirit
in the Psalms of Lament

Come see how the Lament Psalms show the creativity of the Holy Spirit in transforming our thinking and perspective.  We are all created to be creative because we were created by a creative God!  Creativity is just thinking differently. The Holy Spirit was given to us to help us think differently. Join Kriste as she leads us in Adult Sunday school this coming Sunday.

This painting by Kriste Sveen is inspired by the Hymn “How Great Thou Art” written by a Swedish Pastor after trekking thru a thunderstorm from a church meeting 2 miles away in 1886.

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MOMS TOGETHER
tuesday october 13

Moms Together meets 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.
Hope you can join us this Tuesday October 13

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THANKSFEEDING
FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN
sign up today!

Mark your calendars for this special event at GEECC!
We celebrate Thanksgiving by gathering with family and friends around a feast. We feast but many children around the world lack the food basics to sustain and develop their bodies. We are inviting you to include a few hours in your Thanksgiving celebration to provide meals to children in need. We are partnering with Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) to pack food over four two-hour sessions
on November 20 and 21.
We are calling this event ThanksFEEDing. 

Sign-ups are open for our GE Cov church family!
You can access sign-ups online by going on our GEECC website here: https://www.gecovenant.org/thanksfeeding-fmsc
and use the password: geecc
Reserve your preferred date and time early, and feel free to sign up on your own,
with friends, or as a family. However you come, you'll be glad you did!

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CAN FOR CHANGE
COVENANT WORLD RELIEF & DEVELOPMENT

Pick up your supplies in Higher Grounds to make your own “Can for Change”
or if you are short on change, click this link to participate online: https://gecovenant.breezechms.com/give/online
then go to the dropdown menu for “Give General and Missions”
and choose: “Covenant World Relief and Development.”

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GEECC JUSTICE BOOK CLUB
A CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
THURSDAYS
7:30 to 8:30 on Zoom

Join us! We welcome new members! In October we are reading Pope Leo’s Encyclical on understanding humanity and artificial intelligence from a Biblical perspective of avoiding a “Tower of Babel” mentality and instead following the model of Nehemiah and his community building the wall of Jerusalem together.  One special quote: “Technology in and of itself is not a solution to humanity’s problems, just as it is not inherently evil. In practice, however, technology is never neutral, because it takes on the characteristics of those who devise, finance, regulate and use it.”

Contact Mary Crickmore or the church office if you’d like to participate.

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YOUNG ADULT & COLLEGE BOOK STUDY
EACH THURSDAY
7PM-8:30PM
HOME OF LAURA GRANGER

Young adults and college students are gathering each Thursday at 7:00 p.m. to study None Like Him by Jen Wilkin at Laura Granger's home. The group is already underway, but new participants are still welcome! Contact Laura or the church office if you'd like to join for the remaining eight weeks.

For more information, check the Young Adult announcement chat. If you're not yet part of the chat and would like to be, see Laura after the service or contact the church office.

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FALL FEST!
OCTOBER 28 AT 5:30
SIGN UP TODAY TO PARTICIPATE

Join us for our Fall Fest, a fun-filled evening for all ages! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and enjoy a wonderful time of fellowship and community. Children will love the Trunk or Treat, and everyone can sample delicious entries in our Chili Cook-Off. Whether you'd like to decorate a trunk, enter your favorite chili recipe, or simply come relax and enjoy the festivities, there's something for everyone. We hope you'll join us for this joyful celebration!

If you would like to volunteer, please click this link to see the opportunities to; use your photography skills, decorate and host a “trunk” of treats, provide chili, mac & cheese, cider, cornbread, or assist with set up or clean up; https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/g73LMJrFNP
There are LOTS of ways to participate, but the most important one is simple….PLEASE JOIN US!

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KIDS MIDWEEK
EVERY WEDNESDAY

All children in Kindergarten through 5th grade are welcome to attend Kids Midweek
every Wednesday from 6pm to 7:30pm.
Join us for activities, songs, a Bible story, games, and a LOT of FUN!!
If you have any questions please contact Elissa Schauer.

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JR. LEAGUE MEETS tUESDAYS
HI LEAGUE MEETS THURSDAYS
7PM-8:30PM

Games – Worship – Message – Small Groups.

JR LEAGUE is a place for middle school students to have fun, build friendships, and grow in their relationship with God. Jr League will meet on Tuesdays.

HI LEAGUE follows the same rhythm as Jr League, with teaching and conversations shaped specifically for high school students and the questions, challenges, and experiences they are navigating. Hi League will meet on Thursdays.

Together, we open Scripture, worship, ask honest questions, and talk about what it looks like to live life with God in the midst of everyday life. Whether you have grown up in church or are just beginning to explore faith, everyone is welcome!

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MEN’S GATHERING
FLAPJACKS & FOOTBALL
BRING YOUR SONS, GRANDSONS OR BROTHERS!

Men, mark your calendars! Coming up on Saturday October 17 at 10:30am the men of GEECC will gather to enjoy a Pancake Brunch in the Family Life Center, then head over to Wheaton College to root for The Wheaton Thunder!

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A Rocha & Churches of Restoration

A Rocha is an organization of Christians doing care of God’s Creation. You may not have heard of them, but there are already some connections with our church. Mary and Scott Crickmore have visited A Rocha’s sea turtle rescue site in Kenya and their rare bird habitat protection in France. Bradley Lauber has done an internship with A Rocha. Covenant Pastor Dave Swanson is on their board.

This year a core group of Emily Lee, Bradley Lauber, Darren Miller and Mary Crickmore will support our church to participate in A Rocha’s Churches of Restoration program to do creation-care-oriented projects.  One component will be to focus on Creation Care during adult Sunday School over several Sundays in November. For other practical projects we have many options and are looking for input with your ideas. Some things we could consider are: having a group from our church participate with the Park District or Forest Preserve District in clean-up days; replanting butterfly milkweed that was removed in the parking lot renovation to a new location to help Monarch butterflies; reviewing what could help good management of our community garden plots; helping church members with native plant landscaping in their own yards; these are just a few on the list of possibilities.  

We’ll have opportunity for discussion during Adult Sunday School but also want to include the youth group and children’s ministry, because learning about God through his wonderful Creation and caring for it helps people of all ages be close to God. If you have comments and ideas, talk to Emily, Bradley, Darren or Mary, we want to hear from you!

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QUICK LINKS

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GE COV Weekly Newsletter

JOIN US EACH WEEK IN PERSON OR ONLINE
Sundays at 9:30am

SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 10: 12-15
SERIES: 10 Healthy Missional Markers of the Church
SERMON: Intentional Evangelism

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OUR PARKING LOT
WILL SOON BE BEAUTIFUL!

As difficult as it is to imagine at this point, we WILL soon have a beautiful, safe, new parking lot! In the meantime, thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate how best to enter and exit our building. Because we will not have access to our Door 5 entrance for these weeks, please plan on the following options to enter our building.

SUNDAYS: Parking for seniors—south parking lot will be available for the next week and a half or so. All others may use the Hadley Middle School parking lot.

• Door 1 entrance on Hawthorne-near Munson Hall (stairs present)

• Door 2 entrance on Kenilworth-Sanctuary (stairs present)

• Door 3 entrance on Kennilworth-The Ark Door (elevator accessibility)

TUESDAYS - FRIDAYS 9AM-4PM: Parking is currently available in the south parking lot

• Call the church office at 630-469-5405 prior to your arrival or when you have arrived. One of the staff will be happy to let you in to DOOR 1 or DOOR 2.

• Please do not use door 3 on the weekdays as it is used exclusively for The Ark.

• All exterior doors will be locked, as usual.

WEDNESDAY EVENING EVENTS: KIDS MIDWEEK , JR/HI LEAGUE, MEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Parking is currently available in the south parking lot

• KIDS MIDWEEK & JR/HI LEAGUE: ENTER & EXIT DOOR 2. STAFF WILL BE THERE TO LET YOU IN.

• MEN’S BIBLE STUDY: ENTER & EXIT DOOR 2. STAFF WILL BE THERE TO LET YOU IN.

• PICK UP FOR CHILDREN AND STUDENTS: Parents of K-5 children will ENTER DOOR 2 to head down to the FLC. For parents who normally wait for their student to come out of the building, you may pull in front of the church door 2 and the students will exit DOOR 2 when they see your car.

Thank you for your patience as we navigate these weeks together. As always, please feel free to call the church office with any questions or concerns.

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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
OCTOBER 4 & 11
KRISTE SVEEN

Stewardship of Creativity:
Finding the Holy Spirit
in the Psalms of Lament

Come see how the Lament Psalms show the creativity of the Holy Spirit in transforming our thinking and perspective.  We are all created to be creative because we were created by a creative God!  Creativity is just thinking differently. The Holy Spirit was given to us to help us think differently. Join Kriste as she leads us in Adult Sunday school these next 2 weeks.

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WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

It’s not too late to join us! We next meet on Monday October 5 in the evening and on Tuesday October 6 in the morning with childcare provided. Contact Pastor Dawn with any questions and we hope to see you there!

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THANKSFEEDING
FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN
NOVEMBER 20 & 21
AT GEECC!

Mark your calendars for this special event at GEECC!
We celebrate Thanksgiving by gathering with family and friends around a feast. We feast but many children around the world lack the food basics to sustain and develop their bodies. We are inviting you to include a few hours in your Thanksgiving celebration to provide meals to children in need. We are partnering with Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) to pack food over four two-hour sessions
on November 20 and 21.
We are calling this event ThanksFEEDing. 

Sign-ups will open for our GE Cov church family on Sunday October 4.
You can access sign-ups online by going on our GEECC website here: https://www.gecovenant.org/thanksfeeding-fmsc
and use the password: geecc
Reserve your preferred date and time early, and feel free to sign up on your own,
with friends, or as a family. However you come, you'll be glad you did!

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GEECC BOOK CLUB
TUESDAY OCTOBER 6 at 7pm

The Glen Ellyn Evangelical Covenant Church Book Club is a friendly, inter-generational group that meets once a month at 7pm. Meetings are held at various member’s homes throughout the year. Host homes provide light refreshments, followed by prayer and an informal discussion. The Discussion Leader provides information about the author, along with a few questions to get the discussion started. You are asked to RSVP to the host so she can prepare accordingly.

Come join us on Tuesday October 6 at 7pm at the home of the Brown’s

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YOUNG ADULT FALL EVENT
2PM SATURDAY OCTOBER 10
NIKE PARK, NAPERVILLE

Come connect with young adults from churches around the area
for a casual evening of volleyball, lawn games, and conversation.
Bring a friend, bring a game, or simply come as you are.
Snacks will be provided, and we'd love to see you there!

Contact Pastor Dawn with any questions at dawn.lauber@gecovenant.org

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FALL FEST!
OCTOBER 28 AT 5:30
SIGN UP TODAY TO PARTICIPATE

Join us for our Fall Fest, a fun-filled evening for all ages! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and enjoy a wonderful time of fellowship and community. Children will love the Trunk or Treat, and everyone can sample delicious entries in our Chili Cook-Off. Whether you'd like to decorate a trunk, enter your favorite chili recipe, or simply come relax and enjoy the festivities, there's something for everyone. We hope you'll join us for this joyful celebration!

If you would like to volunteer, please click this link to see the opportunities to; use your photography skills, decorate and host a “trunk” of treats, provide chili, mac & cheese, cider, cornbread, or assist with set up or clean up; https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/g73LMJrFNP
There are LOTS of ways to participate, but the most important one is simple….PLEASE JOIN US!

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KIDS MIDWEEK
EVERY WEDNESDAY

All children in Kindergarten through 5th grade are welcome to attend Kids Midweek
every Wednesday from 6pm to 7:30pm.
Join us for activities, songs, a Bible story, games, and a LOT of FUN!!
If you have any questions please contact Elissa Schauer.

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JR. LEAGUE MEETS tUESDAYS
HI LEAGUE MEETS THURSDAYS
7PM-8:30PM

Games – Worship – Message – Small Groups.

JR LEAGUE is a place for middle school students to have fun, build friendships, and grow in their relationship with God. Jr League will meet on Tuesdays.

HI LEAGUE follows the same rhythm as Jr League, with teaching and conversations shaped specifically for high school students and the questions, challenges, and experiences they are navigating. Hi League will meet on Thursdays.

Together, we open Scripture, worship, ask honest questions, and talk about what it looks like to live life with God in the midst of everyday life. Whether you have grown up in church or are just beginning to explore faith, everyone is welcome!

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YOUNG ADULT & COLLEGE BOOK STUDY
EACH THURSDAY
7PM-8:30PM
HOME OF LAURA GRANGER

Young adults and college students are gathering each Thursday at 7:00 p.m. to study None Like Him by Jen Wilkin at Laura Granger's home. The group is already underway, but new participants are still welcome! Contact Laura or the church office if you'd like to join for the remaining eight weeks.

For more information, check the Young Adult announcement chat. If you're not yet part of the chat and would like to be, see Laura after the service or contact the church office.

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MEN’S GATHERING
FLAPJACKS & FOOTBALL!

Men, mark your calendars! Coming up on Saturday October 17 at 10:30am the men of GEECC will gather to enjoy a Pancake Brunch in the Family Life Center, then head over to Wheaton College to root for The Wheaton Thunder!

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QUICK LINKS

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GE COV Weekly Newsletter

JOIN US EACH WEEK IN PERSON OR ONLINE
Sundays at 9:30am

SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 10: 12-15
SERIES: 10 Healthy Missional Markers of the Church
SERMON: Intentional Evangelism

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OUR PARKING LOT
WILL SOON BE BEAUTIFUL!

As difficult as it is to imagine at this point, we WILL soon have a beautiful, safe, new parking lot! In the meantime, thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate how best to enter and exit our building. Because we will not have access to our Door 5 entrance for these weeks, please plan on the following options to enter our building.

SUNDAYS: Parking for seniors—south parking lot will be available for the next week and a half or so. All others may use the Hadley Middle School parking lot.

• Door 1 entrance on Hawthorne-near Munson Hall (stairs present)

• Door 2 entrance on Kenilworth-Sanctuary (stairs present)

• Door 3 entrance on Kennilworth-The Ark Door (elevator accessibility)

TUESDAYS - FRIDAYS 9AM-4PM: Parking is currently available in the south parking lot

• Call the church office at 630-469-5405 prior to your arrival or when you have arrived. One of the staff will be happy to let you in to DOOR 1 or DOOR 2.

• Please do not use door 3 on the weekdays as it is used exclusively for The Ark.

• All exterior doors will be locked, as usual.

WEDNESDAY EVENING EVENTS: KIDS MIDWEEK , JR/HI LEAGUE, MEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Parking is currently available in the south parking lot

• KIDS MIDWEEK & JR/HI LEAGUE: ENTER & EXIT DOOR 2. STAFF WILL BE THERE TO LET YOU IN.

• MEN’S BIBLE STUDY: ENTER & EXIT DOOR 2. STAFF WILL BE THERE TO LET YOU IN.

• PICK UP FOR CHILDREN AND STUDENTS: Parents of K-5 children will ENTER DOOR 2 to head down to the FLC. For parents who normally wait for their student to come out of the building, you may pull in front of the church door 2 and the students will exit DOOR 2 when they see your car.

Thank you for your patience as we navigate these weeks together. As always, please feel free to call the church office with any questions or concerns.

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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
OCTOBER 4 & 11
KRISTE SVEEN

Stewardship of Creativity:
Finding the Holy Spirit
in the Psalms of Lament

Come see how the Lament Psalms show the creativity
of the Holy Spirit in transforming our thinking
and perspective.  We are all created to be creative
because we were created by a creative God! 
Creativity is just thinking differently.
The Holy Spirit was given to us to help us think differently.
Join Kriste as she leads us in Adult Sunday school these next 2 weeks.

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WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

It’s not too late to join us!
We next meet on Monday October 5 in the evening
and on Tuesday October 6 in the morning with childcare provided.
Contact Pastor Dawn with any questions and we hope to see your there!

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THANKSFEEDING
FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN
NOVEMBER 20 & 21
AT GEECC!

Mark your calendars for this special event at GEECC!
We celebrate Thanksgiving by gathering with family and friends around a feast. We feast but many children around the world lack the food basics to sustain and develop their bodies. We are inviting you to include a few hours in your Thanksgiving celebration to provide meals to children in need. We are partnering with Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) to pack food over four two-hour sessions on November 20 and 21.
We are calling this event ThanksFEEDing. 

Sign-ups will open for our GE Cov church family on Sunday October 4.
You can access sign-ups online by going on our GEECC website here: https://www.gecovenant.org/thanksfeeding-fmsc
and use the password: geecc
Reserve your preferred date and time early, and feel free to sign up on your own,
with friends, or as a family. However you come, you'll be glad you did!

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GEECC BOOK CLUB
TUESDAY OCTOBER 6 at 7pm

The Glen Ellyn Evangelical Covenant Church Book Club is a friendly, inter-generational group that meets once a month at 7pm. Meetings are held at various member’s homes throughout the year. Host homes provide light refreshments, followed by prayer and an informal discussion. The Discussion Leader provides information about the author, along with a few questions to get the discussion started. You are asked to RSVP to the host so she can prepare accordingly.

Come join us on Tuesday October 6 at 7pm at the home of the Brown’s

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YOUNG ADULT FALL EVENT
2PM SATURDAY OCTOBER 10
NIKE PARK, NAPERVILLE

Come connect with young adults from churches around the area
for a casual evening of volleyball, lawn games, and conversation.
Bring a friend, bring a game, or simply come as you are.
Snacks will be provided, and we'd love to see you there!

Contact Pastor Dawn with any questions at dawn.lauber@gecovenant.org

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FALL FEST!
OCTOBER 28 AT 5:30
SIGN UP TODAY TO PARTICIPATE

Join us for our Fall Fest, a fun-filled evening for all ages! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and enjoy a wonderful time of fellowship and community. Children will love the Trunk or Treat, and everyone can sample delicious entries in our Chili Cook-Off. Whether you'd like to decorate a trunk, enter your favorite chili recipe, or simply come relax and enjoy the festivities, there's something for everyone. We hope you'll join us for this joyful celebration!

If you would like to volunteer, please click this link to see the opportunities to; use your photography skills, decorate and host a “trunk” of treats, provide chili, mac & cheese, cider, cornbread, or assist with set up or clean up; https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/g73LMJrFNP
There are LOTS of ways to participate, but the most important one is simple….PLEASE JOIN US!

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KIDS MIDWEEK
EVERY WEDNESDAY

All children in Kindergarten through 5th grade are welcome to attend Kids Midweek
every Wednesday from 6pm to 7:30pm.
Join us for activities, songs, a Bible story, games, and a LOT of FUN!!
If you have any questions please contact Elissa Schauer.

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JR. LEAGUE MEETS tUESDAYS
HI LEAGUE MEETS THURSDAYS
7PM-8:30PM

Games – Worship – Message – Small Groups.

JR LEAGUE is a place for middle school students to have fun, build friendships, and grow in their relationship with God. Jr League will meet on Tuesdays.

HI LEAGUE follows the same rhythm as Jr League, with teaching and conversations shaped specifically for high school students and the questions, challenges, and experiences they are navigating. Hi League will meet on Thursdays.

Together, we open Scripture, worship, ask honest questions, and talk about what it looks like to live life with God in the midst of everyday life. Whether you have grown up in church or are just beginning to explore faith, everyone is welcome!

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YOUNG ADULT & COLLEGE BOOK STUDY
EACH THURSDAY
7PM-8:30PM
HOME OF LAURA GRANGER

Young adults and college students are gathering each Thursday at 7:00 p.m. to study None Like Him by Jen Wilkin at Laura Granger's home. The group is already underway, but new participants are still welcome! Contact Laura or the church office if you'd like to join for the remaining eight weeks.

For more information, check the Young Adult announcement chat. If you're not yet part of the chat and would like to be, see Laura after the service or contact the church office.

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MEN’S GATHERING
FLAPJACKS & FOOTBALL!

Men, mark your calendars! Coming up on Saturday October 17 at 10:30am the men of GEECC will gather to enjoy a Pancake Brunch in the Family Life Center, then head over to Wheaton College to root for The Wheaton Thunder!

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QUICK LINKS

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GE COV Weekly Newsletter

JOIN US EACH WEEK IN PERSON OR ONLINE
Sundays at 9:30am

SCRIPTURE: John 4:5-26, 39-41
SERIES: 10 Healthy Missional Markers of the Church
SERMON: A Life Transforming Walk with Jesus

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NEWCOMERS COHORT DINNERS

Beginning this Sunday, gather around the table for food, fellowship, and an opportunity to connect more deeply with our church family and learn more about life at GEECC. Whether you've been attending GEECC for one month or even one year or more, if you'd like to get connected, we invite you to join us. We look forward to welcoming you!

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COLLEGE DINNER: SPECIAL TIME
4:45-6:30pm

College students, we'd love to see you this Sunday! Please note that our gathering will begin and end a little earlier than usual due to the All-School Communion at Wheaton College, allowing students to participate in Communion. This week, we will be meeting at the home Rob and Vicky Martin. Hope to see you there!

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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
WELCOMES DR. AUBREY BUSTER
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 27 | 11AM

We are excited to welcome back Dr. Aubrey E. Buster to our Adult Sunday school as she kicks off our fall series, “Stewarding Our Story for the Glory of God”. Dr. Buster joined the faculty of Wheaton College in 2018 and holds an M.A. in Biblical Exegisis from Wheaton College and a Ph.D. from Emory University. Her research focuses on the Psalms, Chronicles, Ezra-Nehemiah, Daniel, and the Dead Sea Scrolls. She is the author of Remembering the Story of Israel: Historical Summaries and Memory Formation in Second Temple Judaism and co-author of The Book of Daniel, Chaperters 1-6. Dr. Buster also serves on the editorial boards of leading biblical studies publications and is co-chair of the Chronicles-Ezra-Nehemiah program unit for the Society of Biblical Literature. Outside her academic work, Dr. Buster enjoys spending time with her husband, Jeff, their three children, Malcolm, Martin, and Serena.

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SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES

ADULTS:
Sunday School after the Worship Service, at 11am in Munson Hall. Our theme this fall and winter is “Stewarding Our Story for the Glory of God”.

YOUTH AGES 6TH-12TH GRADE:
Sundays at 9:30 AM - Students grades 6-12 attend the Worship Service.
Sundays at 11 AM (Sept-April) - Sunday School class for grades 6-8 and grades 9-12.
Register Here: https://www.gecovenant.org/student-ministries and click "Register Now".

CHILDREN AGES 0-5TH GRADE:
Sunday Programming: Nursery, Preschool, and K-5th at 9:30-10:45 AND 11-12:00.
Register Here: https://gecovenant.breezechms.com/form/11fa1493

We invite children, youth, and adults of all ages to join us as we grow together in faith! No matter your age or stage of life, there’s a place for you to learn, connect, and be encouraged. We’d love to have you join us Sunday mornings! Call the church office with any questions.

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MOMS TOGETHER
EVERY OTHER TUESDAY
BEGINS SEPTEMBER 29 AT 9:30

Moms Together meets 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. Hope you can join us!!

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FALL FEST!
OCTOBER 28 AT 5:30

Join us for our Fall Fest, a fun-filled evening for all ages! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and enjoy a wonderful time of fellowship and community. Children will love the Trunk or Treat, and everyone can sample delicious entries in our Chili Cook-Off. Whether you'd like to decorate a trunk, enter your favorite chili recipe, or simply come relax and enjoy the festivities, there's something for everyone. We hope you'll join us for this joyful celebration!

If you would like to volunteer, please click this link to see the opportunities to; use your photography skills, decorate and host a “trunk” of treats, provide chili, mac & cheese, cider, cornbread, or assist with set up or clean up; https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/g73LMJrFNP
There are LOTS of ways to participate, but the most important one is simple….PLEASE JOIN US!

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KIDS MIDWEEK IS BACK!

All children in Kindergarten through 5th grade are welcome to attend Kids Midweek
every Wednesday from 6pm to 7:30pm.
Join us for activities, songs, a Bible story, games, and a LOT of FUN!!
If you have any questions please contact Elissa Schauer.

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JR. LEAGUE MEETS tUESDAYS
HI LEAGUE MEETS THURSDAYS
7PM-8:30PM
BEGINS SEPTEMBER 22 & 24

Games – Worship – Message – Small Groups.

JR LEAGUE is a place for middle school students to have fun, build friendships, and grow in their relationship with God. Jr League will meet on Tuesdays.

HI LEAGUE follows the same rhythm as Jr League, with teaching and conversations shaped specifically for high school students and the questions, challenges, and experiences they are navigating. Hi League will meet on Thursdays.

Together, we open Scripture, worship, ask honest questions, and talk about what it looks like to live life with God in the midst of everyday life. Whether you have grown up in church or are just beginning to explore faith, everyone is welcome!

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WINDSOR LUNCH WITH PASTORS
11:30AM ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 1

Lunch with our friends at Windsor is always enjoyable!
We gather each first and third Thursday of the month at 11:30
to eat lunch and fellowship.
Join us!

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GEECC SHORT TERM MISSION TRIP
TO BELGIUM 2027

If you would are interested in our mission trip to Belgium and/or would like to hear more from Julius Hagan about what God is doing in Belgium, you can receive Julius’ newsletter. Just call the church office to get signed up to hear more!

DATES OF THE TRIP: 2 weeks between June 13 -July 4, 2027
ELIGIBILITY: Open to ages 16 and up
LOCATION & PURPOSE: Traveling to Belgium to support the ministry of Julius and Heleen Hagan.
INTERESTED? Sign up in Higher Grounds.

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GEECC BOOK CLUB
TUESDAY OCTOBER 6 at 7pm

The Glen Ellyn Evangelical Covenant Church Book Club is a friendly, inter-generational group that meets once a month at 7pm. Meetings are held at various member’s homes throughout the year. Host homes provide light refreshments, followed by prayer and an informal discussion. The Discussion Leader provides information about the author, along with a few questions to get the discussion started. You are asked to RSVP to the host so she can prepare accordingly.

Come join us on Tuesday October 6 at 7pm at the home of the Brown’s

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GE COV Weekly Newsletter

JOIN US EACH WEEK IN PERSON OR ONLINE
Sundays at 9:30am

SCRIPTURE: 2 Timothy 3:14-17
SERIES: 10 Healthy Missional Markers of the Church
SERMON: Centrality of the Word of God

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SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES
BEGINS THIS SUNDAY!

ADULTS:
Sunday School after the Worship Service, at 11am in Munson Hall. Our theme this fall and winter is “Stewarding Our Story for the Glory of God”.

YOUTH AGES 6TH-12TH GRADE:
Sundays at 9:30 AM - Students grades 6-12 attend the Worship Service.
Sundays at 11 AM (Sept-April) - Sunday School class for grades 6-8 and grades 9-12.
Register Here: https://www.gecovenant.org/student-ministries and click "Register Now".

CHILDREN AGES 0-5TH GRADE:
Sunday Programming: Nursery, Preschool, and K-5th at 9:30-10:45 AND 11-12:00.
Register Here: https://gecovenant.breezechms.com/form/11fa1493

We invite children, youth, and adults of all ages to join us as we grow together in faith! No matter your age or stage of life, there’s a place for you to learn, connect, and be encouraged. We’d love to have you join us Sunday mornings! Call the church office with any questions.

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EXODUS WORLD SERVICE FALL FEST!
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20 | 4PM-7PM
AN OUTDOOR CELEBRATION AT GEECC

Exodus World Service will be hosting their Block Party-Fall Fest event
at GEECC and ALL are invited!
This is an event for volunteers and refugee neighbors to come together in fellowship.
This event provides refugees the opportunity to learn about Exodus programs
and connects volunteers with resettled refugees.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW
Volunteers should arrive at 3pm for a brief training and setup.
https://forms.gle/njWmrQZmerPh4Fdb8

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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
WELCOMES DR. AUBREY BUSTER
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20 | 11AM

We are excited to welcome Dr. Aubrey E. Buster to our Adult Sunday school as she kicks off our fall series, “Stewarding Our Story for the Glory of God”. Dr. Buster joined the faculty of Wheaton College in 2018 and holds an M.A. in Biblical Exegisis from Wheaton College and a Ph.D. from Emory University. Her research focuses on the Psalms, Chronicles, Ezra-Nehemiah, Daniel, and the Dead Sea Scrolls. She is the author of Remembering the Story of Israel: Historical Summaries and Memory Formation in Second Temple Judaism and co-author of The Book of Daniel, Chaperters 1-6. Dr. Buster also serves on the editorial boards of leading biblical studies publications and is co-chair of the Chronicles-Ezra-Nehemiah program unit for the Society of Biblical Literature. Outside her academic work, Dr. Buster enjoys spending time with her husband, Jeff, their three children, Malcolm, Martin, and Serena.

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WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
BEGINS SEPTEMBER 21 & 22

Our Study: “Walking with God” is a five week journey through the Bible as we learn to walk with God through all seasons of life.

Please join us! You may choose the evening or daytime option every other week:

• Mondays at Pastor Dawn’s home, 6:45pm for Fellowship, 7pm Bible Study begins

• Tuesdays in Higher Grounds at church, 9:15am drop off your children and grab a cup of coffee, 9:30am Bible Study begins (Childcare provided. Please RSVP to Pastor Dawn).

Hope to see you there!

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KIDS MIDWEEK IS BACK!
begiNS wednesday september 23

All children in Kindergarten through 5th grade are welcome to attend Kids Midweek
every Wednesday from 6pm to 7:30pm.
Join us for activities, songs, a Bible story, games, and a LOT of FUN!!
If you have any questions please contact Elissa Schauer.

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JR. LEAGUE MEETS tUESDAYS
HI LEAGUE MEETS THURSDAYS
7PM-8:30PM
BEGINS SEPTEMBER 22 & 24

Game – Worship – Message – Small Groups.

JR LEAGUE is a place for middle school students to have fun, build friendships, and grow in their relationship with God. Jr League will meet on Tuesdays.

HI LEAGUE follows the same rhythm as Jr League, with teaching and conversations shaped specifically for high school students and the questions, challenges, and experiences they are navigating. Hi League will meet on Thursdays.

Together, we open Scripture, worship, ask honest questions, and talk about what it looks like to live life with God in the midst of everyday life. Whether you have grown up in church or are just beginning to explore faith, everyone is welcome!

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FINANCIAL UPDATE
AUGUST YEAR-TO-DATE RECEIPTS

Total Receipts:
$494,116

Budget:
$639,205

Prior year:
$482,658

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ART IN WORSHIP
END OF SUMMER HYMN SERIES
CALLING ALL ARTISTS!

Thank you to those of you who have responded to our end of summer Hymn Series. 
This is a reminder that it is not too late to submit your visual interpretation of a hymn.   
It does not need to be representational, it can be abstract images.

Please email Kriste Sveen for more details as needed.

 kristesveen7@gmail.com  

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GEECC SHORT TERM MISSION TRIP
TO BELGIUM 2027

If you would are interested in our mission trip to Belgium and/or would like to hear more from Julius Hagan about what God is doing in Belgium, you can receive Julius’ newsletter. Just call the church office to get signed up to hear more!

DATES OF THE TRIP: 2 weeks between June 13 -July 4, 2027
ELIGIBILITY: Open to ages 16 and up
LOCATION & PURPOSE: Traveling to Belgium to support the ministry of Julius and Heleen Hagan.
INTERESTED? Sign up in Higher Grounds.

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GE COV Weekly Newsletter

JOIN US EACH WEEK IN PERSON OR ONLINE
Sundays at 9:30am

SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 10:19-25
SERMON: Why Should We Gather, Grow, and Go?

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GEECC
2026 FALL KICK-OFF
THIS SUNDAY; SEPTEMBER 13

Please join us this Sunday September 13 following our Worship service!
Visit our Ministry Fair tables and discover ways to get connected!
Explore the many ministries and opportunities that make GE Covenant
such a vibrant church family. Whether you're looking to grow in fellowship,
join an adult ministry, or use your gifts in service,
you'll find many ways to get involved and make a difference.

Then join us for a potluck lunch and a time of fellowship
as we enjoy good food, connect with one another,
and celebrate the many ways God is at work
through the people and ministries of GE Covenant.
We hope to see you there!!

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EXODUS WORLD SERVICE FALL FEST!
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20 | 4PM-7PM
AN OUTDOOR CELEBRATION AT GEECC

Exodus World Service will be hosting their Block Party-Fall Fest event
at GEECC and ALL are invited!
This is an event for volunteers and refugee neighbors to come together in fellowship.
This event provides refugees the opportunity to learn about Exodus programs
and connects volunteers with resettled refugees.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW
Volunteers should arrive at 3pm for a brief training and setup.
https://forms.gle/njWmrQZmerPh4Fdb8

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Youth Group EVENT
SEPTEMBER 17
7PM-8:30PM

Please join us for our final firepit of the season!
Fire Pits are super simple, low-key nights
where we hang out around a fire,
play games and roast marshmallows.
Join us! We have so much fun spending time together!

SEPTEMBER 17: FIREPIT AT THE HOME OF PASTOR DAWN

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The Ark Preschool
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
WEEKS OF SEPTEMBER 14 & 24

The Ark Preschool is gearing up for our first week of school.  The first couple of weeks can be a big adjustment for our little ones, especially those in the younger classes as it may be their first time away from their parents.

We’re looking for volunteers to help in the classrooms during the first two weeks of school, the week of September 14th and 21st.  Your extra support will help our teachers and, most importantly, help the children feel safe, and comfortable as they learn to navigate their new classroom routines.

If you’re interested in volunteering, please let me know your availability. We’d love to have you join us and
help make the start of the school year a smooth and welcoming experience for the children!

Holly Pelsor
Director

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ART IN WORSHIP
END OF SUMMER HYMN SERIES
CALLING ALL ARTISTS!

Thank you to those of you who have responded to our end of summer Hymn Series. 
This is a reminder that it is not too late to submit your visual interpretation of a hymn.   
It does not need to be representational, it can be abstract images.

Please email Kriste Sveen for more details as needed.

 kristesveen7@gmail.com  

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WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
BEGINS SEPTEMBER 21 & 22

Our Study: “Walking with God” is a five week journey through the Bible as we learn to walk with God through all seasons of life.

Please join us! You may choose the evening or daytime option every other week:

• Mondays at Pastor Dawn’s home, 6:45pm for Fellowship, 7pm Bible Study begins

• Tuesdays in Higher Grounds at church, 9:15am drop off your children and grab a cup of coffee, 9:30am Bible Study begins (Childcare provided. Please RSVP to Pastor Dawn).

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GEECC SHORT TERM MISSION TRIP
TO BELGIUM 2027

If you would are interested in our mission trip to Belgium and/or would like to hear more from Julius Hagan about what God is doing in Belgium, you can receive Julius’ newsletter. Just call the church office to get signed up to hear more!

DATES OF THE TRIP: 2 weeks between June 13 -July 4, 2027
ELIGIBILITY: Open to ages 16 and up
LOCATION & PURPOSE: Traveling to Belgium to support the ministry of Julius and Heleen Hagan.
INTERESTED? Sign up in Higher Grounds.

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QUICK LINKS

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GE COV Weekly Newsletter

JOIN US EACH WEEK IN PERSON OR ONLINE
Sundays at 9:30am

SCRIPTURE: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31
SERMON: The Importance of the Body

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COLLEGE DINNER
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 7
5PM-7PM

College Students, please join us for this first dinner of the season at the home of Pastor Jeff. We’ll enjoy pizza, salad, and some great conversation! Please note the change in day—we will gather on MONDAY September 7. After this first College Dinner, we will gather on Sundays.
Call the church office for info.

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Youth Group EVENTS

SEPTEMBER 3 & SEPTEMBER 17
7PM-8:30PM

For these final weeks of summer, join us for our firepits.
Fire Pits are super simple, low-key nights
where we hang out around a fire,
play games and roast marshmallows.
Join us! We have so much fun spending time together!
Check out the link to see the summer schedule 

SEPTEMBER 3: FIREPIT AT THE HOME OF THE CASEYS
SEPTEMBER 17: FIREPIT AT THE HOME OF PASTOR DAWN

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The Ark Preschool
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
WEEKS OF SEPTEMBER 14 & 24

The Ark Preschool is gearing up for our first week of school.  The first couple of weeks can be a big adjustment for our little ones, especially those in the younger classes as it may be their first time away from their parents.

We’re looking for volunteers to help in the classrooms during the first two weeks of school, the week of September 14th and 21st.  Your extra support will help our teachers and, most importantly, help the children feel safe, and comfortable as they learn to navigate their new classroom routines.

If you’re interested in volunteering, please let me know your availability. We’d love to have you join us and
help make the start of the school year a smooth and welcoming experience for the children!

Holly Pelsor
Director

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ART IN WORSHIP
END OF SUMMER HYMN SERIES
CALLING ALL ARTISTS!

Thank you to those of you who have responded to our end of summer Hymn Series. 
This is a reminder that it is not too late to submit your visual interpretation of a hymn.   
It does not need to be representational, it can be abstract images.

Please email Kriste Sveen for more details as needed.

 kristesveen7@gmail.com  

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Youth Safety & Protection Training
for CURRENT & PROSPECTIVE Volunteers

All volunteers who will be serving children or students
at GEECC have another opportunity
to attend Youth Safety and Protection Training.

Please RSVP here
Questions? Email Joseph Sawyer (joseph.sawyer@gecovenant.org) or
Elissa Schauer (elissa.schauer@gecovenant.org), or call Carol at the office. 

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GEECC BOOK CLUB IS BACK!
wednesday september 9 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 7pm. Meetings are held at various member’s homes throughout the year. Host homes provide light refreshments, followed by prayer and an informal discussion. The Discussion Leader provides information about the author, along with a few questions to get the discussion started. You are asked to RSVP to the host so she can prepare accordingly.

Come join us on Wednesday September 9 at 7pm at the home of the Bischoff’s for our first meeting of the season. The book choice for the year will be discussed and decided upon at this meeting, so bring your suggestions—and invite a friend or a neighbor!
Call the church office for details

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OUR COMMUNITY GARDEN
A NOTE FROM DIANE BROWN

The next time you are in the parking lot at church, face west and take a look at an area where Gather-Grow-Go is in full swing! It is the Community Garden where church family, neighbors, and refugee friends GROW veggies (and flowers) GATHER their harvest, and well, GO home with their produce.

As one of the Plot Managers, I can say that the Community Garden is a great place to extend a welcome to people you don’t know. For example, last summer, a neighbor on a walk spied the garden and contacted the church to see if she could get a plot. Yes! There was one available! I met with her, showed her the ropes, and since then we’ve had several conversations while gardening together.

This year, I got a late start on planting, but the weeds wasted no time! A member of the Falam Christian Church of Chicago, which meets at GEECC each week, saw the ‘empty’ plot and asked if they might garden it. I welcomed this family to use 3/4 of the plot, which they weeded and farmed, while I used the remaining portion of the plot to care for my 3 tomato plants and 4 pepper plants. Here, too, I’ve enjoyed some very nice conversations with my “share croppers”.

I have a little sign in my flower garden—one I took from my family home
some 50 years ago;

The kiss of the sun for pardon
The song of the birds for mirth,
One is nearer God’s heart in a garden
Than any place else on earth

I don’t know if that is absolutely true, but I do know that God walks
in the Community Garden
and blesses it with His presence.

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EXODUS WORLD SERVICE
BLOCK PARTY-FALL FEST!
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20 | 4PM-7PM
GEECC PARKING LOT

Exodus World Service will be hosting their Block Party-Fall Fest event
at GEECC and ALL are invited!
This is an event for volunteers and refugee neighbors to come together in fellowship.
This event provides refugees the opportunity to learn about Exodus programs
and connects volunteers with resettled refugees.

If you would like to volunteer, please click the link below.
Volunteers should arrive at 3pm for a brief training and setup.
https://forms.gle/njWmrQZmerPh4Fdb8

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WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
BEGINS SEPTEMBER 21 & 22

Pastor Dawn will soon be ordering books for the Women’s Bible Study this fall. If you are interested in being included in that order, please email her at; dawn.lauber@gecovenant.org.

The book is also available for purchase on Amazon.

Our Study: “Walking with God” is a five week journey through the Bible as we learn to walk with God through all seasons of life.

Please join us! You may choose the evening or daytime option every other week:

• Mondays at Pastor Dawn’s home, 6:45pm for Fellowship, 7pm Bible Study begins

• Tuesdays in Higher Grounds at church, 9:15am drop off your children and grab a cup of coffee, 9:30am Bible Study begins (Childcare provided. Please RSVP to Pastor Dawn).

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GEECC SHORT TERM MISSION TRIP
TO BELGIUM 2027

If you would are interested in our mission trip to Belgium and/or would like to hear more from Julius Hagan about what God is doing in Belgium, you can receive Julius’ newsletter. Just call the church office to get signed up to hear more!

DATES OF THE TRIP: 2 weeks between June 13 -July 4, 2027
ELIGIBILITY: Open to ages 16 and up
LOCATION & PURPOSE: Traveling to Belgium to support the ministry of Julius and Heleen Hagan.
INTERESTED? Sign up in Higher Grounds.

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claim your lost items
GOING…GOING…………

Lost & Found items will be packed up and donated on September 8. Take a minute on a Sunday to make sure your items aren’t included in our collection.

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