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Sundays at 9:30am
SCRIPTURE: 1Peter 1:1-12
SERMON SERIES: LIVING HOPE
THIS WEEKS SERMON: Born Again into a Living Hope
CELEBRATION OF BAPTISM
Join us this Sunday May 31 as we celebrate the Baptism
of several of our GEECC students during our Worship Service.
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!
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
