Join us Each week in person or online
Sundays at 9:30am
SCRIPTURE: LUKE 12:35-40
SERMON SERIES:
WAIT FOR THE LORD
SUNDAY SERMON: We Watch and Wait in Preparation
SIGN OUR MINISTRY PARTNER CHRISTMAS LETTERS!
Starting this Sunday, watch for our annual Ministry Partner Christmas Letter table near Higher Grounds! Please take a moment to sign your name to offer encouragement to our ministry partners around the world. Our partners tell us that it means so much to them to know that friends back here at GEECC are thinking about them, and praying for their families. Last chance to sign is December 14
FINANCIAL UPDATE
”Give to the LORD the glory he deserves!
Bring your offering and come into his presence.
Worship the LORD in all his holy splendor.”
1Chronicles 16:29
MEAL TRAIN OPPORTUNITY
Meal trains aren’t just about the food—they’re one of the best ways we can show love and care to our GE Covenant family. That’s why your GE Cov newsletter will now give a heads-up whenever it’s time to get that train rolling! If you’d like to jump in and help out Bob and Diane Brown with a meal, just click the link below:
https://mealtrain.com/3zz3gy
GLEN ELLYN COVENANT KIDS
CHRISTMAS FUN
DECEMBER 3
We hope your children will join us for Sunday school each Sunday morning
AND for Kids Midweek most Wednesdays!
Our final Midweek for 2025 is Wednesday December 3
We hope your kids can join us for some super-fun Christmas activities
If you have any questions please contact Elissa Schauer.
BOOK CLUB
2ND WEDNESDAYS OF THE MONTH
JOIN US!
The Glen Ellyn Covenant Church Book Club is a friendly, inter-generational group that usually meets the 2nd wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Meetings are held at various member's homes throughout the year. Host homes provide light refreshments, followed by prayer and an informal book discussion. All are welcome . This is a great opportunity to invite a friend or neighbor!
Join us on Wednesday December 10!
Call Jayne Bischoff for details
STUDENT MINISTRIES
Jr High/Sr High School Girls Bible Study
Occasional Tuesdays: Stay tuned for details
Jr High/Sr High School Boys Bible Study
Each Tuesday 7pm at the Stupe
Jr Hi and Sr Hi Youth Group
Thursdays at 7pm
WINDSOR LUNCH WITH PASTORS
THURSDAY DECEMBER 11 AT 11:30
LUCIA PROGRAM AND RECEPTION
SUNDAY DECEMBER 14 AT 5PM
Please join us for our annual Lucia Program at 5pm followed by a reception in the Family Life Center featuring traditional Swedish treats.
It’s a perfect time to invite a friend!
EXODUS WORLD SERVICE
GROCERY CARE PACKS
Exodus World Service trains and equips volunteers to welcome and befriend refugee families. After fleeing war or persecution, refugees are working hard to build new lives. Volunteers are needed to help collect Grocery Care Packs for vulnerable families who have lost food support with no clear information about when it will resume. You, your family or a group of friends can provide urgently needed groceries and an encouraging visit accompanied by Exodus staff. Sign up here to help.
COVENANT WORLD RELIEF & DEVELOPMENT
Celebration Gala & Film Premiere
Celebrating 80 Years | 1946–2026
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk
Join us for an evening honoring 80 years of transformation through Covenant World Relief and Development. We’ll honor the past, celebrate transformation, hear powerful stories, and envision a hopeful future together.
Evening Schedule
5:30 PM – Doors & Art Gallery Open
6:30 PM – Dinner Served & Program Begins
8:00 PM – Documentary Film Premiere
9:00 PM – Program Concludes
Semi-formal or festive attire is recommended.
Host a Table
Invite your friends, family, or church members to join you in the celebration. Each table seats eight people, and the host will manage the invitations within one registration.
Become a Sponsor
We invite you to partner with us through sponsorship for this special anniversary year as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and invite our church to be part of a justice movement going forward. There are a number of sponsorship levels available, including table sponsorship.
MONDAY NIGHT ZOOM PRAYER MEETINGS
AT 7PM
“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.
With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.”
Eph 6:18
We’d love to have you join the Prayer Meeting via Zoom!
Contact Jayne Bishoff or the church office for the Zoom ID and Password.
