GE COV Weekly Newsletter

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SCRIPTURE: ECCLESIASTES 1:1-11

SERMON SERIES:
LIFE UNDER THE SUN


THE JOY OF SERVING

Check out our new 2026 tab “Sunday Serve Sign Up” link here .
We especially are in need of volunteers for:
COMMUNION SERVERS and SET-UP
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
GREETERS

and more!
Wishing you a Blessed New Year!


WOMEN’S MINISTRY KICK-OFF EVENT
WOMEN OF GEECC
JOIN US ON MONDAY JANUARY 12 AT 7PM


MEN’S BIBLE STUDY
RESUMES WEDNESDAY JANUARY 7

Join the men of GEECC for this rich time diving into God’s Word together.
We meet each Wednesday at 6pm in the Atrium.


YOUTH GROUP RESUMES
THURSDAY JANUARY 8 AT 7PM


WINDSOR LUNCH WITH PASTORS

Join our GEECC Pastors on Thursday January 8 at 11:30 for fellowship and food.
We always have a lovely time together.


ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
SUNDAY JANUARY 11

We are pleased to welcome Rev. Dr. Danny Martinez, the Superintendent of the Central Conference, as he leads a Q/A in our Adult Sunday School on January 11 in Munson Hall.


WOW BIBLE STUDY RESUMES IN JANUARY

Hope you can join us for the next session of our Women’s Bible Study. We will be studying the book of Esther. You can purchase your book at the link below - they are on sale right now :) https://thedailygraceco.com/products/esther-matte-paper
Stay tuned for details and reminders!


STUDENT MINISTRIES WINTER RETREAT
”BELONGING”
REGISTER NOW & SAVE THE DATE!


It’s that time of year again. Winter Retreat registration is officially open!

February 20–22 we’re heading up to Covenant Harbor for a weekend packed with snow, friends, worship, and the kind of memories students talk about for months. Here are the need-to-knows:

Dates: February 20–22
Where: Covenant Harbor (Lake Geneva, WI)
Cost: $180 per student
Registration Closes: Friday, January 23
How to Register:

1.      Go to Covenant Harbor’s online Registration Portal.

2.      Select the person registering for Winter Camp 2026.

3.      Select and add to cart your group’s specific session date and group name.

4.      Complete all forms and payment.

The Winter Retreat Theme: Belonging. This year Covenant Harbor is focusing on what it means to belong to Jesus. In John 1:35–51 and Matthew 9:9–13, Jesus calls His disciples and shows that we are created to be known, loved, and welcomed by Him. In John 4:4–26 and Psalm 139, we see that He knows us completely and still loves us fully. His love then sends us out to love and serve others (Matthew 28:18–20; John 21:15–19). And in Acts 2:42–47, we see this belonging lived out in real community.

This weekend is always a highlight of the year! Feel free to share this with other parents. Let me know if you have any questions!

 Joseph Sawyer
Director of Student Ministries
Glen Ellyn Evangelical Covenant Church


THE ARK PRESCHOOL
PRIORITY REGISTRATION ENDS SOON
OPEN REGISTRATION BEGINS ON JANUARY 6

Priority registration for the 2026-2027 school year for returning Ark families and GEECC families has begun.  Please submit your application along with the $100 registration fee by January 1st.  Your application will be processed first as long as you submit it on time.  Applications can be mailed in or placed outside of The Ark Preschool office or drop box.

Open registration begins on January 6th and class placement will be determined in February.


 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.


QUICK LINKS

The Ark Preschool
Children's Ministries
Student Ministries
Adult Ministries
Email the Church
Request Prayer