GE COV Weekly Newsletter

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

SCRIPTURE: 1 PETER 4:7-11
SERMON SERIES: A Living Hope

Dear Mission Friends,

I look forward to being with you in church this coming Sunday as we consider what it means to be faithful stewards of God’s grace. Let us give thanks for the many wondrous gifts that God has given to us through his son Jesus Christ. And let us share those gifts, in praise and worship of our God and King and in service of God’s people.

For God’s glory and neighbor’s good!

Pastor Dawn

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WINDSOR LUNCH WITH PASTORS
THURSDAY AUGUST 6
11:30AM

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.

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Youth Group EVENTS
thursdays 7PM-8:30PM

JULY 30: HANGOUT AT NORTHSIDE PARK
AUGUST 6: FIREPIT AT THE HOME OF PASTOR JEFF

Throughout the summer, we’ll usually have a firepit every other week
at the home of a student in our youth group.
Fire Pits are super simple, low-key nights
where we hang out around a fire,
play games and roast marshmallows.
Some Thursdays we hang out around town.
Whatever we do, we have fun spending time together!
Check out the link to see the summer schedule 

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SIGNING UP TO VOLUNTEER
HAS BEEN MADE EASIER!

You may have noticed that the “Serve” sign up on our GEECC website ended last Sunday. This was not an oversite. It is a planned shift to something more efficient! How does this new system work? Here it is in a nutshell:

1. Access the link you were originally provided in an email sent this month. This is a personalized link just for YOU!

2. Please call the church office if you cannot find that email. We are so happy to help.

3. If you need help navigating after clicking on the link, please give a call to the church office. That’s what we’re here for!

4. You will also periodically receive a reminder email prior to the date you volunteered. Yay!

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GEECC SHORT TERM MISSION TRIP
TO BELGIUM 2027

If you missed the informational meeting and 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.

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A TIME TO GATHER & RELAX

What a lovely time we’ve been having each Sunday after Worship.
Please join us if you can!
And if you are in town these Summer Sundays
and you’d like to bring a sweet treat to share,
please respond to the church email to sign up.

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ALL-CHURCH BBQ’s!
JOIN US WEDNESDAYS 5-7PM

Join us for a relaxing time in the backyard of Pastor Jeff!
If you’re able, bring your own meat to grill and a side dish to share
and the Roots will supply the rest—
Hope to see you there.

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THE CHURCH DIRECTORY
WON’T BE COMPLETE WITHOUT YOU!

We’ve been waiting for a new GEECC Church Directory,
and now it’s within reach!!
Whether you are new to GEECC,
or have called us your church home for decades,
we need your most up to date contact info!
Please call the church office with your current contact info.

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claim your lost items!!

Check it out and you will see….several pairs of children’s shoes (inside that hanging plastic bag), stuffed animals (CLAIMED!), student bibles (CLAIMED!), Yetis, several pairs of reading glasses, a key fob, swim goggles (?!), a little girl’s super cute winter coat, several hoodies….and more!! Please come to the coat closet across from the Library to get your lost items before it’s too late!

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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 PETER 4:1-6
SERMON SERIES: A Living Hope

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Youth Group EVENTS
thursdays 7PM-8:30PM

JULY 23: FIREPIT AT THE HOME OF THE GOETZ’S
JULY 30: HANGOUT AT NORTHSIDE PARK
AUGUST 6: FIREPIT AT THE HOME OF PASTOR JEFF

Throughout the summer, we’ll usually have a firepit every other week
at the home of a student in our youth group.
Fire Pits are super simple, low-key nights
where we hang out around a fire,
play games and roast marshmallows.
Some Thursdays we hang out around town.
Whatever we do, we have fun spending time together!
Check out the link to see the summer schedule 

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YOUNG ADULT SUPPER CLUB
AT WINDSOR

Our friends at Windsor hosted the Young Adult Supper Club this past Monday at their beautiful gazebo and terrace. The company, the conversation, the food, and even the weather was amazing! I believe the consensus was, “we have to do this again sometime!”.

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SUMMER SUNDAY FIKA
A TIME TO GATHER & RELAX

What a lovely time we’ve been having each Sunday after Worship.
Please join us if you can!
And if you are in town these Summer Sundays
and you’d like to bring a sweet treat to share,
please respond to the church email to sign up.

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ALL-CHURCH BBQ’s!
JOIN US WEDNESDAYS 5-7PM

Join us for a relaxing time in the backyard of Pastor Jeff!
If you’re able, bring your own meat to grill and a side dish to share
and the Roots will supply the rest—
Hope to see you there.

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GEECC SHORT TERM MISSION TRIP

If you missed the informational meeting and 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.

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CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE
TO UPDATE OR ADD YOUR INFO

We’ve been waiting for a new GEECC Church Directory,
and now it’s within reach! If you haven’t yet edited your info,
or you are a new member or attender,
please call the church office with your current contact info.
The Church Directory won’t be complete without YOU!

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some items have been claimed…
check out the lost & found
and claim your lost items!!

Check it out and you will see….several pairs of children’s shoes (inside that hanging plastic bag), stuffed animals, student bibles (CLAIMED!), Yetis, several pairs of reading glasses, a key fob, swim goggles (?!), a little girl’s super cute winter coat, several hoodies….and more!! Please come to the coat closet across from the Library to get your lost items before it’s too late!

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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 PETER 3:8-22
SERMON SERIES: A Living Hope

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God Did It Again!!!

He gives us these amazing opportunities to join with Him and with brothers and sisters in Christ.  He calls us to surrender all to Him.  He smiles when we do.
Through His faithful servants who went before us, God provided a beautiful property and church facility for us to use and share.  Then it is our turn.  He calls us to, and blesses us with, this thing we call “stewardship”.  It is a chance to be a part of His work on earth.  It is an opportunity to follow.
Someone once called churches “embassies of the Kingdom”.  It was clear that the embassy at the corner of Hawthorne and Kenilworth needed a bit of work… a kinda expensive parking lot renovation.  And isn’t amazing how God used the parking lot renovation to work on the really important part of the church in Glen Ellyn… our hearts!  The need was apparent, the Spirit nudged and encouraged us, and God’s people responded.  A number of you responded sacrificially.  Thank you for praying.  Thank you for listening.  Thank you for giving.
Between pledges remaining to be paid and the donations already received, we will have $240,250 for our full parking lot renovation! PRAISE GOD!

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EXODUS BABY PACK
DELIVERED!

Thank you for your generosity, GEECC!
What a joy it was to deliver the items you donated to this dear family.
We had a lovely visit and are so thankful to be able to continue
our friendship with them, which began over a year ago.
We got to know these friends through Exodus World Service.

If you would like to serve our neighbors in a similar way,
or would like to hear more about serving opportunities
with Exodus World Service, please click the link here:
https://exodusworldservice.org/serve/

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SUMMER SUNDAY FIKA
A TIME TO GATHER & RELAX

What a lovely time we’ve been having each Sunday after Worship.
Please join us if you can!
And if you are in town these Summer Sundays
and you’d like to bring a sweet treat to share,
please respond to the church email to sign up.

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ALL-CHURCH BBQ’s!
JOIN US WEDNESDAYS 5-7PM

Join us for a relaxing time in the backyard of Pastor Jeff!
If you’re able, bring your own meat to grill and a side dish to share
and the Roots will supply the rest—
even providing some nice shade on these sunny July days!
Hope to see you there.

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YOUNG ADULT SUPPER CLUB
MONDAY JULY 20
6:30pm

GEECC Young Adults, please join us for this very special gathering
as our friends at Windsor will host us in their lovely Gazebo & Terrace.

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GEECC SHORT TERM MISSION TRIP

If you missed the informational meeting and 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.

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CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE
TO UPDATE OR ADD YOUR INFO

We’ve been waiting for a new GEECC Church Directory,
and now it’s within reach! If you haven’t yet edited your info,
or you are a new member or attender,
please call the church office with your current contact info.
The Church Directory won’t be complete without YOU!

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PLEASE CHECK OUT THE LOST & FOUND
ITEMS WILL BE DONATED SOON!

Check it out and you will see….several pairs of children’s shoes, stuffed animals, student bibles, Yetis, reading glasses, a key fob, swim goggles, a little girl’s super cute winter coat, several hoodies….and more!! Please come to the coat closet across from the Library to get your lost items before it’s too late!

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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 PETER 3:1-7
SERMON SERIES: A Living Hope

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God Did It Again!!!

He gives us these amazing opportunities to join with Him and with brothers and sisters in Christ.  He calls us to surrender all to Him.  He smiles when we do.
Through His faithful servants who went before us, God provided a beautiful property and church facility for us to use and share.  Then it is our turn.  He calls us to, and blesses us with, this thing we call “stewardship”.  It is a chance to be a part of His work on earth.  It is an opportunity to follow.
Someone once called churches “embassies of the Kingdom”.  It was clear that the embassy at the corner of Hawthorne and Kenilworth needed a bit of work… a kinda expensive parking lot renovation.  And isn’t amazing how God used the parking lot renovation to work on the really important part of the church in Glen Ellyn… our hearts!  The need was apparent, the Spirit nudged and encouraged us, and God’s people responded.  A number of you responded sacrificially.  Thank you for praying.  Thank you for listening.  Thank you for giving.
Between pledges remaining to be paid and the donations already received, we will have $240,250 for our full parking lot renovation! PRAISE GOD!

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NEXT Youth Group Firepit:
JUly 9
7PM-8:30PM

Our next Firepit Gathering, weather permitting!
Pastor Jeff’s home on Thursday, July 9

Throughout the summer, we’ll usually be meeting every other week
at the homes of students in our youth group.
Fire Pits are super simple, low-key nights where we
hang out around a fire,
play games, roast marshmallows,
eat way too many s’mores,
and spend time together.
Here is the link to see the summer schedule so far!

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EXODUS BABY PACK
DELIVERED!

Thank you for your generosity, GEECC! What a joy it was to deliver the items you donated to this dear family. We had a lovely visit and are so thankful to be able to continue our friendship with them, which began over a year ago. We got to know these friends through Exodus World Service. If you would like to serve our neighbors
in a similar way, or hear more about serving opportunities
with Exodus World Service, you may contact Abigail Crowder at
abigailcrowder@exodusworldservice.org.

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SUMMER SUNDAYS
JOIN US FOR FIKA
sign up to bring treats

What a lovely time we’ve been having each Sunday after Worship. Please join us if you can! And if you are in town these Summer Sundays and you’d like to bring a sweet treat to share, please respond to the church email.

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GEECC SHORT TERM MISSION TRIP

If you missed the informational meeting and 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.

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CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE
TO UPDATE OR ADD YOUR INFO

We’ve been waiting for a new GEECC Church Directory,
and now it’s within reach! If you haven’t yet edited your info,
or you are a new member or attender,
please call the church office with your current contact info.
The Church Directory won’t be complete without YOU!

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LOOKING AHEAD:
WINDSOR LUNCH WITH PASTORS
THURSDAY JULY 16
11:30AM

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.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
YOUNG ADULT SUPPER CLUB
MONDAY JULY 20
6:30pm

GEECC Young Adults, please join us for this very special gathering
as our friends at Windsor will host us in their lovely Gazebo & Terrace.

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QUICK LINKS

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Sundays at 9:30am

SCRIPTURE: 1 PETER 2:11-25
SERMON SERIES: A Living Hope

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HAPPY 4TH OF JULY
DEAR CHURCH!

Enjoy a safe and happy July 4th! Some holiday changes to be aware of:

The church office will be closed on Friday, July 3.
Nursery will not be provided on Sunday, July 5
(Preschool and K-5 programs will still happen on July 5)
NO All-Church BBQ for Wednesday, July 8

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GEECC SHORT TERM MISSION TRIP

If you missed the informational meeting on Sunday and 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.

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LAST SUNDAY
TO UPDATE YOUR INFO

Please take a moment next time you’re at church to stop by
the table in Higher Grounds to look at and make any needed edits
to the info we have on file for you and your family.
We’ve been waiting for a new GEECC Church Directory,
and now it’s within reach!
After Sunday, please call the church office with any changes
to your church directory info.

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JOIN US EACH SUNDAY AFTER WORSHIP
sign up to bring treats

What a lovely time we’ve been having each Sunday after Worship. Please join us if you can! And if you’d like to bring a sweet treat to share, please access the sign up via the email you received from church. Simply click the link to access the sign up.

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Thank you for your prayers—
we’re almost there! $8,000 to go!

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NEXT Youth Group Firepit:
JUly 9
7PM-8:30PM

Our next Firepit Gatherings, weather permitting!
Pastor Jeff’s home on Thursday July 9

Throughout the summer, we’ll usually be meeting every other week
at the homes of students in our youth group.
Fire Pits are super simple, low-key nights where we
hang out around a fire,
play games, roast marshmallows,
eat way too many s’mores,
and spend time together.
Here is the link to see the summer schedule so far!

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QUICK LINKS

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Sundays at 9:30am

SCRIPTURE: Romans 1:1-17
GUEST PASTOR: Pastor Julius Hagan

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WE WELCOME JULIUS AND HELEEN HAGAN
TO GEECC
SUNDAY JUNE 28

Please join us this Sunday, June 28, as Pastor Julius Hagan preaches on Romans 1:1-17. Julius, his wife Heleen, and baby daughter Hannah-Ellis are here from Belgium and we are blessed to welcome them to GEECC!
You can hear more about Julius and Heleen, their mission work in Belgium and the upcoming GEECC short-term mission trip at a brief informational meeting in Munson Hall after worship.

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INFORMATIONAL MEETING
SUNDAY JUNE 28
AFTER WORSHIP
MUNSON HALL

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TIME TO UPDATE YOUR INFO

Please take a moment next time you’re at church to stop by
the table in Higher Grounds to look at and make any needed edits
to the info we have on file for you and your family.
We’ve been waiting for a new GEECC Church Directory,
and now it’s within reach!

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WE ARE SO CLOSE TO THE FINISH LINE!
STILL TIME TO GIVE

Thanks to the generosity and prayers of our GEECC family—we are SO CLOSE to the finish line! With just $13K to go, we have already taken some preliminary steps in our new parking lot project!
We are so blessed to have a beautiful church facility and it is delightful that we are trying our best to maintain it, enhance it, and use it for His glory.
Thank you for your continued prayers and your amazing generosity!

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NEXT Youth Group Firepit:
JUNE 25
7PM-8:30PM

Our next Firepit Gatherings, weather permitting!
The Linhardt’s home on Thursday June 25

Throughout the summer, we’ll usually be meeting every other week
at the homes of students in our youth group.
Fire Pits are super simple, low-key nights where we
hang out around a fire,
play games, roast marshmallows,
eat way too many s’mores,
and spend time together.
Here is the link to see the summer schedule so far!

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JOIN US EACH SUNDAY AFTER WORSHIP

What a lovely time we’ve been having each Sunday after Worship. We will also be celebrating a special day with a couple from our church family as we gather for Fika on Sunday. Please join us if you can!

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ALL-CHURCH BBQ’s!
JOIN US WEDNESDAYS 5-7PM

STAY TUNED FOR ALTERNATE PLANS
WHEN THE WEATHER DOESN’T COOPERATE
Join us for a relaxing time in the backyard of Pastor Jeff!
If you’re able, bring your own meat to grill and a side dish to share
and the Roots will supply the rest!
Hope to see you there.

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WINDSOR LUNCH WITH PASTORS
THURSDAY JULY 2
11:30AM

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.

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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 Peter 2:4-10
SERMON SERIES: LIVING HOPE

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THANK YOU GEECC
FOR A WONDERFUL
ALL-CHURCH WORKDAY
SPRING 2026

We had a beautiful day and a great turnout for our 2026 All-Church Workday! Young and old gathered at GEECC and truly beautified the grounds. We also thank our brothers and sisters from Falaam Christian Church who came alongside to pitch in!

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WE ARE ALMOST THERE!
NEW PARKING LOT COMING SOON

Thanks to the generosity and prayers of our GEECC family—we are so close to the finish line! With just $15K to go, we have already taken some preliminary steps in our new parking lot project!
We are so blessed to have a beautiful church facility and it is delightful that we are trying our best to maintain it, enhance it, and use it for His glory. Thank you for your continued prayers and your amazing generosity!

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NEXT Youth Group Firepits:
JUNE 18
7PM-8:30PM

Our next Firepit Gatherings, weather permitting!
The Choi’s home on Thursday June 18
The Linhardt’s home on Thursday June 25

Throughout the summer, we’ll usually be meeting every other week (this month is an exception) at the homes of students in our youth group.
Fire Pits are super simple, low-key nights where we hang out around a fire,
play games, roast marshmallows,
eat way too many s’mores,
and spend time together.
Here is the link to see the summer schedule so far!

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JOIN US EACH SUNDAY AFTER WORSHIP

Take a bit of time out of your Sundays this Summer to relax with us and spend some time with friends while enjoying a cup of coffee and a sweet treat. Please see your email for the treat sign-up.

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ALL-CHURCH BBQ’s!
JOIN US WEDNESDAYS 5-7PM
(WEATHER PERMITTING)

Join us for a relaxing time in the backyard of Pastor Jeff!
If you’re able, bring your own meat to grill and a side dish to share
and the Roots will supply the rest!
Hope to see you there—and pray for no rain!

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QUICK LINKS

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Sundays at 9:30am

SCRIPTURE: 1 Peter 1:22-2:3
SERMON SERIES: LIVING HOPE

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Brand New!!!

 Sometime next September things will be much different when you (or our visitors, or Ark Preschool parents, or neighbors) pull up to our church. Rather than dodging potholes, squinting to see the lines for the parking spots, and navigating a beat-up lot, we will be pulling onto a parking lot that is new, smooth, black, and clearly striped. Folks using the handicapped spots will have a safe, gently sloping walk to the church entrance. It will make a completely different first impression on church seekers.

 We are so blessed to have a beautiful church facility and it is delightful that we are trying our best to maintain it, enhance it, and use it for His glory.

 God has been such a faithful provider! Once again He has worked through your generosity. Thank you. We are very close to reaching our goal of $240 thousand… so close that we will be proceeding with a complete replacement of the old asphalt. Please keep praying for our church and for this project.  It is all His.

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YOUTH GROUP HAPPENINGS

NEXT Youth Group Firepits:
JUNE 11 & JUNE 18
7PM-8:30PM

Our next Firepit Gatherings:
Pastor Dawn’s home on Thursday June 11 at 7pm
The Choi’s home on Thursday June 18 at 7pm

Throughout the summer, we’ll usually be meeting every other week (this month is an exception) at the homes of students in our youth group.
Fire Pits are super simple, low-key nights where we hang out around a fire,
play games, roast marshmallows,
eat way too many s’mores,
and spend time together.
Here is the link to see the summer schedule so far!

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JOIN US EACH SUNDAY AFTER WORSHIP

Take a bit of time out of your Sundays this Summer to relax with us and spend some time with friends while enjoying a cup of coffee and a sweet treat. Please see your email for the treat sign-up.

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ALL-CHURCH BBQ’s!
JOIN US WEDNESDAYS 5-7PM
(WEATHER PERMITTING)

Join us for a relaxing time in the backyard of Pastor Jeff!
If you’re able, bring your own meat to grill and a side dish to share
and the Roots will supply the rest!
Hope to see you there!

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“COUNT ME IN!”
VOLUNTEER THIS SUMMER

We would love to count you in…to any of these wonderful ministries at GEECC. Each ministry represents an amazing team of ministry workers who will come alongside you:

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES: please contact Ellisa Schauer to learn about how you can help guide and strengthen a child’s faith in the Lord this Summer. What a great opportunity to impact a childs life for Christ!

TECH TEAM: If you enjoy behind-the-scenes ministries, Tech Team is the answer! What a great way God can use you to help enhance worship for our in-church congregation and provide an avenue for those worshiping virtually. Please contact Drew Elliot for details.

COMMUNION SET-UP or SERVER: Looking for a way to serve your church family and be involved in a very special part of our worship here at GEECC? Join our communion team. We need help setting up communion before the worship service AND in serving communion to our church family. Please contact Pastor Dawn for details.

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WINDSOR LUNCH WITH PASTORS
THURSDAY JUNE 18
11:30AM

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SCRIPTURE: 1Peter 1:13-23
SERMON SERIES: LIVING HOPE
THIS WEEKS SERMON: Be Holy Because God is Holy

Dear Church Family,

The letter of First Peter is a letter of hope and encouragement in the midst of suffering. It is an invitation to be a holy people — even in the midst of that suffering — because we have Jesus in our lives. It is a summons to live out our Christian faith as individuals and as a church, in such a way that people notice. This Sunday we will hear from God what it means to be a holy people with a living hope in the person of Jesus.

I hope to see you in church on Sunday. Stick around after worship for a time of fellowship and rest. That’s Fika!

Take care,
Pastor Dawn

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PARKING LOT PROJECT
EXCITING UPDATE

Thank you all so much for your prayers and giving towards the parking lot project. We have raised $131,000 from donations and pledges through the month of May and the first few days of June. This puts our total at $201,000, which is $39,000 shy of our $240,000 goal. God has truly blessed our church through all of your support. 

We are extremely close! As such, we've decided to keep accepting donations and pledges as they come in. Please pray that we would see this goal through. And if you feel led, please consider giving so we can reach this milestone. 

Thank you all again. God is good!"

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ALL-CHURCH BBQ’s ARE BACK!
EACH WEDNESDAY 5-7PM THIS SUMMER

Join us for a relaxing time in the backyard of Pastor Jeff!
If you’re able, bring your own meat to grill and a side dish to share
and the Roots will supply the rest!
Hope to see you there!

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BE A SUMMER VOLUNTEER~
YOU WILL BE BLESSED AS YOU
BLESS YOUR CHURCH FAMILY

Please consider volunteering for the following ministries—each ministry represents an amazing team of ministry workers who will come alongside you:

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES: please contact Ellisa Schauer to learn about how you can help guide and strengthen a child’s faith in the Lord this Summer. What a great opportunity to impact a childs life for Christ!

TECH TEAM: If you enjoy behind-the-scenes ministries, Tech Team is the answer! What a great way God can use you to help enhance worship for our in-church congregation and provide an avenue for those worshiping virtually. Please contact Drew Elliot for details.

COMMUNION SET-UP or SERVER: Looking for a way to serve your church family and be involved in a very special part of our worship here at GEECC? Join our communion team. We need help setting up communion before the worship service AND in serving communion to our church family. Please contact Pastor Dawn for details.

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EXODUS WORLD SERVICE
BABY CARE PACK
GIVING TIME EXTENDED

GEECC is still collecting an assortment of baby items to bless a growing family: Katunga JEANNINE and her family will soon welcome their 6th child, a baby girl!  Thank you to all who have already given! All items must be new as gifting new items to refugees shows respect and provides dignity.

Please bring your donations to the church office this week. The following would be much appreciated;

NURSERY ITEMS: receiving blankets, warm baby blankets, and crib sheets.
BATH ITEMS: baby bathtub, hooded baby towels, washcloths, baby soap and shampoo, baby lotion, baby laundry detergent, and newborn baby mittens.
BABY CLOTHING: 0-3 month and 3-6 month of the following: onesies (snap t-shirts), footed pajamas, sleep sacks, and baby socks.
DIAPERING ITEMS: large box of diapers size 1 and size 2, large box of wipes, and diaper rash cream.
FEEDING ITEMS: burp cloths, bibs, pacifier with clip, teether, and baby feeding spoons.
HEALTH ITEMS: digital thermometer, baby nail clipper.
PLAY ITEMS: baby toys, board/soft book (non-religious).

Please access this link to “sign up” to purchase any of the above 
https://signup.com/go/XxDzQuL

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YOUTH GROUP HAPPENINGS

NEXT Youth Group Firepits:
JUNE 11
7PM-8:30PM

Our next Firepit Gathering will be at the home of Pastor Dawn on
Thursday June 11 at 7pm.

Throughout the summer, we’ll be meeting every other week at the homes of students in our youth group. Fire Pits are super simple, low-key nights where we hang out around a fire, play games, roast marshmallows, eat way too many s’mores,
and spend time together.
Here is the link to see the summer schedule so far!

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JOIN US EACH SUNDAY AFTER WORSHIP

Take just a bit of time out of your Sundays this Spring and Summer to relax and appreciate the good things in life, to savor a moment of slowing down and spending quality time with friends while enjoying a cup of coffee, and perhaps a pastry or sweet treat. Please see your email for the treat sign-up.

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GE COV Weekly Newsletter

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

SCRIPTURE: 1Peter 1:1-12
SERMON SERIES: LIVING HOPE
THIS WEEKS SERMON: Born Again into a Living Hope

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CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM

Join us this Sunday May 31 as we celebrate the Baptism
of several of our GEECC students during our Worship Service.

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PARKING LOT PROJECT UPDATE
deadline approaching
STILL TIME TO GIVE

Thank you for your prayerful consideration and your continued commitment to the stewardship of our church home. Please Click here if you would like to give and use the dropdown menu to select “Give to Capital Projects”.

If giving by check or cash please specify “Parking Lot” or “Capital Project” in the memo line or on the envelope.

Recording Pledges: If you would like to make a pledge by the May 30 deadline, please email our Financial Secretary (giving@gecovenant.org) directly so your commitment can be officially recorded toward our progress.

Thank you for your prayers and your generosity!

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FAMILY FUN AWAITS!

What a fun way for kids and their families to kick-off the Summer!
Join us for carnival games, a bouncy house, face painting, and some summer treats.
Contact Elissa with any questions.

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GEECC MINISTRIES NEED YOU!

We want to give all volunteers the opportunity to take some time off during the summer. Please consider volunteering for the following ministries;

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES: please contact Ellisa Schauer to learn about how you can help guide and strengthen a child’s faith in the Lord.

TECH TEAM: If you enjoy behind-the-scenes ministries, Tech Team is the answer! Help enhance worship for our in-church congregation and for those worshiping virtually. Please contact Drew Elliot for details.

COMMUNION SET-UP or SERVER: Looking for a way to serve your church family? Join our communion team. Please contact Pastor Dawn for details.

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EXODUS WORLD SERVICE
BABY CARE PACK
PLEASE DONATE BY MAY 31

GEECC is collecting an assortment of baby items to bless a growing family: Katunga JEANNINE and her family will soon welcome their 6th child, a baby girl!  Thank you to all who have already given! All items must be new as gifting new items to refugees shows respect and provides dignity.

Please bring your donations to the church office by May 31. The following would be much appreciated;

NURSERY ITEMS: receiving blankets, warm baby blankets, and crib sheets.
BATH ITEMS: baby bathtub, hooded baby towels, washcloths, baby soap and shampoo, baby lotion, baby laundry detergent, and newborn baby mittens.
BABY CLOTHING: 0-3 month and 3-6 month of the following: onesies (snap t-shirts), footed pajamas, sleep sacks, and baby socks.
DIAPERING ITEMS: large box of diapers size 1 and size 2, large box of wipes, and diaper rash cream.
FEEDING ITEMS: burp cloths, bibs, pacifier with clip, teether, and baby feeding spoons.
HEALTH ITEMS: digital thermometer, baby nail clipper.
PLAY ITEMS: baby toys, board/soft book (non-religious).

Please access this link to “sign up” to purchase any of the above 
https://signup.com/go/XxDzQuL

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YOUTH GROUP HAPPENINGS

NEXT Youth Group Firepits:
JUNE 11
7PM-8:30PM

Our next Firepit Gathering will be at the home of Pastor Dawn on Thursday June 11 at 7pm.

Throughout the summer, we’ll be meeting every other week at the homes of students in our youth group. Fire Pits are super simple, low-key nights where we hang out around a fire, play games, roast marshmallows, eat way too many s’mores, and spend time together.
Here is the link to see the summer schedule so far!

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JOIN US EACH SUNDAY AFTER WORSHIP

Take just a bit of time out of your Sundays this Spring and Summer to relax and appreciate the good things in life, to savor a moment of slowing down and spending quality time with friends while enjoying a cup of coffee, and perhaps a pastry or sweet treat. Please see your email for the treat sign-up.

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THE ARK PRESCHOOL’S 55TH ANNIVERSARY

This year, The Ark Preschool joyfully celebrates its 55th anniversary of ministry, learning, and loving service to children and families in our community.

Founded in 1971 as a ministry of Glen Ellyn Evangelical Covenant Church, The Ark began with a vision:

• To provide a new area of outreach

• To make fuller use of existing facilities

• To serve the community by providing a quality preschool program.

What began with one class of twenty, four-year-olds has grown into a thriving preschool ministry with over 100 children currently enrolled. The Ark Preschool has served generations of children and families over the past five and a half decades. Through changing times, expanding programs, and countless joyful memories, The Ark has remained committed to nurturing the “whole child” — physically, intellectually, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.

Throughout the years, dedicated directors, teachers, church staff, and volunteers have shared their gifts, creativity, compassion, and unwavering faith to make The Ark a place where children feel safe, valued, and loved. Their impact continues to ripple through the lives of the many families who have walked through our doors.

Today, The Ark continues its mission, led by Holly Pelsor (in her 11th year as Director) with gratitude for the strong foundation built by those who came before us and excitement for the future ahead. We celebrate not only the history of the school, but also the lasting relationships, Christ-centered learning, and treasured traditions that have made The Ark so special for 55 years.

As we mark this milestone anniversary, we give thanks to God for His faithfulness, guidance, provision, and protection throughout every season of The Ark’s journey. We are deeply grateful for every teacher, student, family, church member, and friend who has been part of this story.

Here’s to 55 years of learning, laughter, faith, and community — and to many more years ahead for The Ark Preschool. 

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