GE COV Weekly Newsletter

Join us Each week in person or online
Sundays at 9:30am.


QUICK LINKS


THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

SUNDAY SERMON

75th ANNIVERSARY

Psalm 90


FEATURED UPDATES

 
 

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

Women's Bible Study New Topic: Deuteronomy/ the Kindness of God

Join other women for Bible study and a warm time of fellowship.

  • Tuesdays, 9:30-11am – Topic: Why did Jesus quote from the book of Deuteronomy more than any other book? It is about the kindness of God. Join us this fall for a new way of looking at Deuteronomy. For an overview of the book, see The Bible Project video: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/deuteronomy/.

  • Saturdays, 8-9:30am – Topic: Join us to fellowship, pray, and preview the scripture passage for Sunday’s worship service.

Currently meeting via Zoom; looking at options for hybrid in-person and Zoom format this fall. No commitment and no preparation needed. Visitors welcome - stop in and try it out!

For the Zoom link, please contact the church office (630-469-5405 or info@gecovenant.org).

For questions, contact either Susan Ferrell (shferal@gmail.com) or Karen Hudson.

 
 

CHURCH PRAYER MEETING!

“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2

The Church prayer meetings are on Zoom every Monday night at 7pm!

Zoom ID: 859 848 614

Password: geecc

All are welcomed to this sweet hour of prayer! See you there!

 
 

75th anniversary Luncheon RSVP!

In 1946 a small group of families heard God's call to plant a church on the corner of Kenilworth and Hawthorne in Glen Ellyn Illinois. Three quarters of a century later, that church stands, much changed in appearance and size but not at all in purpose--to know Christ Jesus and to make Him known. This year we are privileged to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Glen Ellyn Evangelical Church by recognizing and proclaiming God's faithfulness in the past, the present, and the future.

In addition to celebrating God's faithfulness in our worship service, you are invited to join us for a catered Italian luncheon in Pollack Hall immediately following. There will be a hearty menu with some options for those who are gluten-free and for kids, too. In addition, there will be cookbooks made by members of the church for purchase! We are selling the books 2 - $20 or 1 - $15

OUR 75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION IS NEXT SUNDAY!

RSVP HERE

 
 

Cookbooks for sale!

The 75th Anniversary luncheon is right around the corner, and what better way to continue the celebration then by making meals created by members of the Church family!

These will be available for purchase after the lunch celebration. We are selling the books 2 - $20 or 1 - $15. Each recipe is made by the members of the church, perfect for any occasion!

Dig in and enjoy!

               

 
 

Makerspace Creative Prayer!

The Maker's Space next session on  praying creatively is November 13, from 4-6pm.  Please note the new time to accommodate the church business meeting.

This is a safe place to bring friends, neighbors or teenagers who want to explore a creative way to pray.  Come and carve out some time to listen to God and see what He has to say!

Please RSVP to 2013themakersspace@gmail.com for your spot with supplies.

--

Kriste Sveen

 
 

Jesus- Yesterday, Today and Forever

"The 3 banners in the front of the sanctuary, represent the theme of our 75th Anniversary celebration, "Jesus--the same yesterday, today and forever."  The first banner is a depiction of Glen Ellyn Covenant's original building including the cornerstone, depicting yesterday. The second banner is today's present building, and the third is forever in the "new Jerusalem."

 
 

Look! See What God’s doing- Student Ministry Weekly Church Update

DATE CORRECTIONS

Student Ministry Update

The winter retreat has changed its dates to February 10th-12th. It will NOT be in January. The location remains the same.

Covenant Harbor – Lake Geneva, WI

 More details to come! Hope to see you there!

 

 
 

MISSIONS FOCUS

MISSIONS FOCUS

Love Offering

 Concluding our Glen Ellyn Food Pantry feature this month we will receive the Love Offering this coming Sunday, Oct. 30, for the Pantry. If you are inclined to help in other ways, the Pantry would love to have more volunteers to work with clients and help with other activities.

 Partnership Impact, Partner Gratitude

 The Missions Team continues enjoying reading newsletters from our partners and is also now receiving and reviewing Annual Missionary Partner Updates. Two examples of partnership impact and partner gratitude are:

 

Covenant World Relief & Development

Peter and Anna

 This couple, serving in Taiwan, had this to say about our partnership: “We have been friends and partners with GEECC for a long time and have been blessed in so many ways. When our daughter had surgery, there was help and prayers; when we needed things, GEECC helped to find them. When we visited, we felt cared for and invited. Thank you! Please keep doing these things as missionaries are deeply touched and strengthened in spirit by your prayers and actions.”

 Stop by the Missions display case to see more about Peter and Anna and other ministry partners.
  

Ongoing Opportunities

 For other ongoing needs and opportunities with our missions partners, contact Darren Miller or write to missions@gecovenant.org. If interested, ask to be added to the list to receive newsletter updates.

 Stop by the Missions display case to see pictures and other highlights of our missionaries. For information on how to pray for them, contact Diane Brown to receive the GE COV Prayer Letter.

  

 


GE COV Weekly Newsletter

Join us Each week in person or online
Sundays at 9:30am.


QUICK LINKS


THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

SUNDAY SERMON

TEACHINGS ON RETALIATION

Matthew 5:38-42


FEATURED UPDATES

 
 

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

Women's Bible Study New Topic: Deuteronomy/ the Kindness of God

Join other women for Bible study and a warm time of fellowship.

  • Tuesdays, 9:30-11am – Topic: Why did Jesus quote from the book of Deuteronomy more than any other book? It is about the kindness of God. Join us this fall for a new way of looking at Deuteronomy. For an overview of the book, see The Bible Project video: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/deuteronomy/.

  • Saturdays, 8-9:30am – Topic: Join us to fellowship, pray, and preview the scripture passage for Sunday’s worship service.

Currently meeting via Zoom; looking at options for hybrid in-person and Zoom format this fall. No commitment and no preparation needed. Visitors welcome - stop in and try it out!

For the Zoom link, please contact the church office (630-469-5405 or info@gecovenant.org).

For questions, contact either Susan Ferrell (shferal@gmail.com) or Karen Hudson.

 
 

CHURCH PRAYER MEETING!

“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2

The Church prayer meetings are on Zoom every Monday night at 7pm!

Zoom ID: 859 848 614

Password: geecc

All are welcomed to this sweet hour of prayer! See you there!

 
 

Hudson-Renfroe shower invitation

Greetings,

 All women are invited to a wedding shower to celebrate the November wedding of Daniel Hudson and Whitney Renfroe. Danny is a long-time member of our church, and son of Jim and Karen Hudson who have served our church diligently for many years. 

 When: This Saturday, October 22nd, 2:00pm

Where: Family Life Center, Glen Ellyn Covenant Church

 If you would like to help provide refreshments for the shower, you may sign up using this link

 Danny and Whitney continue to add items to their registry at The Knot and would also welcome IKEA gift cards.  If you would like to contribute to a group gift, or have any questions, please contact Kristin Kriegbaum (adair.spirit@gmail.com or 630-294-0045).

 We hope that you will be able to join us on the 22nd!

 Kristin Kriegbaum

 
 

75th anniversary Luncheon RSVP!

In 1946 a small group of families heard God's call to plant a church on the corner of Kenilworth and Hawthorne in Glen Ellyn Illinois. Three quarters of a century later, that church stands, much changed in appearance and size but not at all in purpose--to know Christ Jesus and to make Him known. This year we are privileged to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Glen Ellyn Evangelical Church by recognizing and proclaiming God's faithfulness in the past, the present, and the future.

In addition to celebrating God's faithfulness in our worship service, you are invited to join us for a catered Italian luncheon in Pollack Hall immediately following. There will be a hearty menu with some options for those who are gluten-free and for kids, too. In addition, there will be cookbooks made by members of the church for purchase! We are selling the books 2 - $20 or 1 - $15

Deadline for RSVP is this Sunday!

OUR 75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION IS OCTOBER 30TH!

RSVP HERE

 
 

Cookbooks for sale!

The 75th Anniversary luncheon is right around the corner, and what better way to continue the celebration then by making meals created by members of the Church family!

These will be available for purchase after the lunch celebration. We are selling the books 2 - $20 or 1 - $15. Each recipe is made by the members of the church, perfect for any occasion!

Dig in and enjoy!

               

 
 

75th ANNIVERSARY CHOIR REHERSALS

The final exclamation point celebrating the church’s 75th Anniversary will occur on Sunday, October 30th with a dinner following worship.  We are putting together a choir to sing in worship on that Sunday. 

ALL ARE INVITED TO JOIN!  Rehearsals will be on the following Sundays, during the Sunday School hour, 11:00-11:45:  Sunday, October 2nd, Sunday October 16th and October 23rd.

 Contact Leslie with questions or an exuberant response of “I’ll be there!”

Leslie.hodgkinson@gecovenant.org

 
 

Third Quarter Announcement

Third-quarter statements were mailed to all donors. If you have any questions, or did not receive yours, please contact Financial Secretary Wendy Miller (giving@gecovenant.org or 630-596-6487) or Treasurer Brad Rosengren (bradrosengren@gmail.com). Thank you!

 
 

Look! See What God’s doing- Student Ministry Weekly Church Update

Winter Retreat!

Student Ministry Update

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR WINTER CAMP!!!!!

6th-12th grade!

January 27-29th 2023

Covenant Harbor – Lake Geneva, WI

 More details to come! Hope to see you there!

 

 
 

MISSIONS FOCUS

MISSIONS FOCUS

Glen Ellyn Food Pantry

What a terrific response to our food drive! The bags of food donated for the Pantry totaled 614 pounds!

Volunteering--either working with clients or helping with other activities--is another meaningful way to help. If interested, contact the Missions Committee at missions@gecovenant.org.

 Ongoing Opportunities

 For other ongoing needs and opportunities with our missions partners, contact Darren Miller or write to missions@gecovenant.org. If interested, ask to be added to the list to receive newsletter updates.

 Stop by the Missions display case to see pictures and other highlights of our missionaries. For information on how to pray for them, contact Diane Brown to receive the GE COV Prayer Letter.

  

 


GE COV Weekly Newsletter

Join us Each week in person or online
Sundays at 9:30am.


QUICK LINKS


THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

SUNDAY SERMON

TEACHINGS ON DIVORCE AND OATHS

Matthew 5:31-37


FEATURED UPDATES

 
 

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

Women's Bible Study New Topic: Deuteronomy/ the Kindness of God

Join other women for Bible study and a warm time of fellowship.

  • Tuesdays, 9:30-11am – Topic: Why did Jesus quote from the book of Deuteronomy more than any other book? It is about the kindness of God. Join us this fall for a new way of looking at Deuteronomy. For an overview of the book, see The Bible Project video: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/deuteronomy/.

  • Saturdays, 8-9:30am – Topic: Join us to fellowship, pray, and preview the scripture passage for Sunday’s worship service.

Currently meeting via Zoom; looking at options for hybrid in-person and Zoom format this fall. No commitment and no preparation needed. Visitors welcome - stop in and try it out!

For the Zoom link, please contact the church office (630-469-5405 or info@gecovenant.org).

For questions, contact either Susan Ferrell (shferal@gmail.com) or Karen Hudson.

 
 

CHURCH PRAYER MEETING!

“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2

The Church prayer meetings are on Zoom every Monday night at 7pm!

Zoom ID: 859 848 614

Password: geecc

All are welcomed to this sweet hour of prayer! See you there!

 
 

Hudson-Renfroe shower invitation

Greetings,

 All women are invited to a wedding shower to celebrate the November wedding of Daniel Hudson and Whitney Renfroe. Danny is a long-time member of our church, and son of Jim and Karen Hudson who have served our church diligently for many years. 

 When: Saturday, October 22nd, 2:00pm

Where: Family Life Center, Glen Ellyn Covenant Church

 If you would like to help provide refreshments for the shower, you may sign up using this link

 Danny and Whitney continue to add items to their registry at The Knot and would also welcome IKEA gift cards.  If you would like to contribute to a group gift, or have any questions, please contact Kristin Kriegbaum (adair.spirit@gmail.com or 630-294-0045).

 We hope that you will be able to join us on the 22nd!

 Kristin Kriegbaum

 
 

75th anniversary RSVP!

In 1946 a small group of families heard God's call to plant a church on the corner of Kenilworth and Hawthorne in Glen Ellyn Illinois. Three quarters of a century later, that church stands, much changed in appearance and size but not at all in purpose--to know Christ Jesus and to make Him known. This year we are privileged to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Glen Ellyn Evangelical Church by recognizing and proclaiming God's faithfulness in the past, the present, and the future.

Deadline to RSVP is this Sunday!

OUR 75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION IS OCTOBER 30TH!

RSVP HERE

 
 

Cookbooks for sale!

The 75th Anniversary is right around the corner, and what better way to continue the celebration then by making meals created by members of the Church family!

These will be available for purchase after the lunch celebration. We are selling the books 2 - $20 or 1 - $15. Each recipe is made by the members of the church, perfect for any occasion!

Dig in and enjoy!

               

75th ANNIVERSARY CHOIR REHERSALS

The final exclamation point celebrating the church’s 75th Anniversary will occur on Sunday, October 30th with a dinner following worship.  We are putting together a choir to sing in worship on that Sunday. 

ALL ARE INVITED TO JOIN!  Rehearsals will be on the following Sundays, during the Sunday School hour, 11:00-11:45:  Sunday, October 2nd, Sunday October 16th and October 23rd.

 Contact Leslie with questions or an exuberant response of “I’ll be there!”

Leslie.hodgkinson@gecovenant.org

PIZZA FUNDRAISER!

Dine in or order to go your families Barones dinner.  Mention The Ark Preschool and 20% of the total sale comes back to our ARK Preschool fundraiser.  October 19th 4:00 to 9:00 PM. 

Barones is located at 475 Pennsylvania Ave, Glen Ellyn.  For orders to go, please call 630-858-0555.  Don't forget to just mention The Ark preschool when placing your order.  

Dig in!

 
 

Look! See What God’s doing- Student Ministry Weekly Church Update

Winter Retreat!

Student Ministry Update

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR WINTER CAMP!!!!!

6th-12th grade!

January 27-29th 2023

Covenant Harbor – Lake Geneva, WI

 More details to come! Hope to see you there!

 

 
 

MISSIONS FOCUS

MISSIONS FOCUS

Glen Ellyn Food Pantry

 Door hangers with an insert about options for donating to the Pantry were distributed. If you received one and have not already done so, consider how you might respond. Also, this month our Love Offering will be for the Pantry--another option for helping those in need in advance of the Thanksgiving holiday. 

 Volunteering--either working with clients or helping with other activities--is another meaningful way to help. If interested, contact the Missions Committee at missions@gecovenant.org.

 Ongoing Opportunities

 For other ongoing needs and opportunities with our missions partners, contact Darren Miller or write to missions@gecovenant.org. If interested, ask to be added to the list to receive newsletter updates.

 Stop by the Missions display case to see pictures and other highlights of our missionaries. For information on how to pray for them, contact Diane Brown to receive the GE COV Prayer Letter.

  

 


GE COV Weekly Newsletter

Join us Each week in person or online
Sundays at 9:30am.


QUICK LINKS


THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

SUNDAY SERMON

TEACHINGS ON ADULTERY

Matthew 5:27-30


FEATURED UPDATES

 
 

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

Women's Bible Study New Topic: Deuteronomy/ the Kindness of God

Join other women for Bible study and a warm time of fellowship.

  • Tuesdays, 9:30-11am – Topic: Why did Jesus quote from the book of Deuteronomy more than any other book? It is about the kindness of God. Join us this fall for a new way of looking at Deuteronomy. For an overview of the book, see The Bible Project video: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/deuteronomy/.

  • Saturdays, 8-9:30am – Topic: Join us to fellowship, pray, and preview the scripture passage for Sunday’s worship service.

Currently meeting via Zoom; looking at options for hybrid in-person and Zoom format this fall. No commitment and no preparation needed. Visitors welcome - stop in and try it out!

For the Zoom link, please contact the church office (630-469-5405 or info@gecovenant.org).

For questions, contact either Susan Ferrell (shferal@gmail.com) or Karen Hudson.

 
 

CHURCH PRAYER MEETING!

“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2

The Church prayer meetings are on Zoom every Monday night at 7pm!

Zoom ID: 859 848 614

Password: geecc

All are welcomed to this sweet hour of prayer! See you there!

 
 

Hudson-Renfroe shower invitation

Greetings,

 All women are invited to a wedding shower to celebrate the November wedding of Daniel Hudson and Whitney Renfroe. Danny is a long-time member of our church, and son of Jim and Karen Hudson who have served our church diligently for many years. 

 When: Saturday, October 22nd, 2:00pm

Where: Family Life Center, Glen Ellyn Covenant Church

 If you would like to help provide refreshments for the shower, you may sign up using this link

 Danny and Whitney continue to add items to their registry at The Knot and would also welcome IKEA gift cards.  If you would like to contribute to a group gift, or have any questions, please contact Kristin Kriegbaum (adair.spirit@gmail.com or 630-294-0045).

 We hope that you will be able to join us on the 22nd!

 Kristin Kriegbaum

 
 

MAKERSPACE CREATIVE PRAYER

The Maker’s Space grew out of our congregation of GEECC in 2013, and is going into our 9th year of meetings of many different people. It is a place where we welcome creativity in our lives and introduce our creative Creator to our friends in our community. It is a safe place where you and your friends will feel welcomed. This year’s sessions will focus on Creative Prayer, using art to have a conversation with God. Having a conversation with a friend requires listening as well as talking, and we will be using art as a tool in the conversation process, especially when there are no words to describe our emotions. We will explore different kinds of prayer using different art mediums.

The October session of The Maker's Space will have a time of creating and listening to what's on your heart and hearing what is on the heart of God. We will explore two kinds of prayer, lament and praise and water based painting with pen and ink mediums. The importance is on the process not necessarily on the end product, although the art continues to speak long after the session is over. Come and explore how the arts can be a way to come out of the busyness of life and to hear purpose and validation of how much the Creator loves you.

Mark your calendars and invite your friends to the following sessions;

Oct. 9 Lament and praise

Nov. 13 Forgiveness and Thanksgiving

Jan. 15 Guest Artist Alison Tisdale Régnier “Paint your Heart Out”

All sessions are Sunday, 5-7pm in Munson Hall

Read more @www.themakersspace.us and RSVP@2013themakersspace@gmail.com

               

75th ANNIVERSARY CHOIR REHERSALS

The final exclamation point celebrating the church’s 75th Anniversary will occur on Sunday, October 30th with a dinner following worship.  We are putting together a choir to sing in worship on that Sunday. 

ALL ARE INVITED TO JOIN!  Rehearsals will be on the following Sundays, during the Sunday School hour, 11:00-11:45:  Sunday, October 2nd, Sunday October 16th and October 23rd.

 Contact Leslie with questions or an exuberant response of “I’ll be there!”

Leslie.hodgkinson@gecovenant.org

PIZZA FUNDRAISER!

Dine in or order to go your families Barones dinner.  Mention The Ark Preschool and 20% of the total sale comes back to our ARK Preschool fundraiser.  October 19th 4:00 to 9:00 PM. 

Barones is located at 475 Pennsylvania Ave, Glen Ellyn.  For orders to go, please call 630-858-0555.  Don't forget to just mention The Ark preschool when placing your order.  

Dig in!

 
 

EMBRACING HOPE DURING ANXIOUS TIMES

The world is full of anxiety, fear, frustration, and confusion today. At every turn it seems we encounter political polarization, social division, racial tensions, and non-stop crises. It’s no wonder many are confused about how to live faithfully without contributing to the culture wars or disengaging altogether.

 How do we, as disciples of Jesus Christ, find peace and enjoy a flourishing life where we keep in step with the Spirit? How do we embrace hope in a world that often appears hopeless? Join us for an important evening in which Stuart McAllister will take a serious look at today’s concerns and point to the hope we can have despite our anxieties. There will be a period for question and response with Stuart as we seek to chart a way forward in these disorienting times.

 Registration is FREE. Click here to register!

 Our Speaker: Since Stuart McAllister's conversion in 1977, he has traveled the globe proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ, first smuggling Bibles and Christian resources to churches behind the Iron Curtain. For nearly forty-five years, Stuart’s regularly spoken to students, business professionals, and government leaders. He’s contributed chapters to several books and most recently co-authored Faith that Lasts: A Father and Son on Cultivating Lifelong Belief with his son, Cameron. He and his wife, Mary, live in the Atlanta suburbs.

 

 

 

Look! See What God’s doing- Children's Ministries Weekly Church Update

My wife pretty regularly volunteers in the nursery.  I volunteer for a few things now and again, but the nursery is not something for which, left to my own devices, I would typically volunteer.

 But then Jen Casey asked if couples would be willing to volunteer for nursery duty.  Hmmm.  Why not?  I’ve got kids and grandkids.  I love babies and toddlers.

 It was great.  Not just because of the 7 babies and toddlers for whom we cared during the service (although the kids were great too).  But what a wonderful opportunity for my wife and I to connect with some young parents.  Intergenerational at its best!

 Some parents we knew well, but connected in a new way.  Some we knew a bit, and got to know a little better.  Some were new to our church.  One mom was on her first visit and we were able to welcome her in a way we couldn’t have in the sanctuary. Another mom was going to drop off her child, but a bit of separation anxiety kept mom in the nursery and we had a chance to chat and get to know her better.  For another set of parents it was the first time leaving their baby in the nursery (baby was ok; parents a bit nervous).  A middle schooler from our church had also volunteered to help.  What a cool thing, and it was fun getting to know him a bit too.

 I went in with, “Yeah, why not?”  I came out with, “That was so cool!!!”

 Thanks for all you do!

Take care,

Jay

 

 
 

MISSIONS FOCUS

MISSIONS FOCUS

Food Drive

This week our church and the Ark Preschool are conducting a food drive for the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry. Grocery collection bags are in the church atrium along with a list of top needs and envelopes for monetary donations. Top needs are also listed on the Pantry’s website. Ark families’ donations will be collected this Friday, Oct 7 and others’ donations will be collected this Sun., Oct. 9. 

We anticipate engaging in a related youth service project later this month. More details will follow.

 Food Pantry Volunteers Needed

 The Pantry would love to have a few more regular volunteers from our church join its amazing team to work with clients. The “work” is rewarding and hours flexible. Shifts are Mon. – Thurs. 11:30 am – 3:30 pm.  The Food Pantry is also looking for volunteers willing to work as substitutes, occasionally helping with:

  • Food Recovery Pick-Ups: Drive your own vehicle to local grocery stores to pick-up daily donations and deliver to the Pantry.

  • Food Stocking: Sort food donations and restock shelves.

If interested, please contact the Missions Committee at missions@gecovenant.org.

 Ongoing Opportunities

 For other ongoing needs and opportunities with our missions partners, contact Darren Miller or write to missions@gecovenant.org. If interested, ask to be added to the list to receive newsletter updates. Stop by the Missions display case to see pictures and other highlights of our missionaries. For information on how to pray for our missionaries, contact Diane Brown to receive the GE COV Prayer Letter.

 

 

 


GE COV Weekly Newsletter

Join us Each week in person or online
Sundays at 9:30am.


QUICK LINKS


THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

SUNDAY SERMON

TEACHINGS ON DIVORCE AND OATHS

Matthew 5:31-37


FEATURED UPDATES

 
 

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

Women's Bible Study New Topic: Deuteronomy/ the Kindness of God

Join other women for Bible study and a warm time of fellowship.

  • Tuesdays, 9:30-11am – Topic: Why did Jesus quote from the book of Deuteronomy more than any other book? It is about the kindness of God. Join us this fall for a new way of looking at Deuteronomy. For an overview of the book, see The Bible Project video: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/deuteronomy/.

  • Saturdays, 8-9:30am – Topic: Join us to fellowship, pray, and preview the scripture passage for Sunday’s worship service.

Currently meeting via Zoom; looking at options for hybrid in-person and Zoom format this fall. No commitment and no preparation needed. Visitors welcome - stop in and try it out!

For the Zoom link, please contact the church office (630-469-5405 or info@gecovenant.org).

For questions, contact either Susan Ferrell (shferal@gmail.com) or Karen Hudson.

 
 

CHURCH PRAYER MEETING!

“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2

The Church prayer meetings are on Zoom every Monday night at 7pm!

Zoom ID: 859 848 614

Password: geecc

All are welcomed to this sweet hour of prayer! See you there!

 
 

Hudson-Renfroe shower invitation

Greetings,

 All women are invited to a wedding shower to celebrate the November wedding of Daniel Hudson and Whitney Renfroe. Danny is a long-time member of our church, and son of Jim and Karen Hudson who have served our church diligently for many years. 

 When: Saturday, October 22nd, 2:00pm

Where: Family Life Center, Glen Ellyn Covenant Church

 If you would like to help provide refreshments for the shower, you may sign up using this link

 Danny and Whitney continue to add items to their registry at The Knot and would also welcome IKEA gift cards.  If you would like to contribute to a group gift, or have any questions, please contact Kristin Kriegbaum (adair.spirit@gmail.com or 630-294-0045).

 We hope that you will be able to join us on the 22nd!

 Kristin Kriegbaum

Cookbook sale!

The 75th Anniversary lunch is just around the corner and what better way to continue the party then to celebrate home cooking? We will be selling cookbooks again! Each page is filled with recipes created by our church family members for any occasion, so you can make them at home!

They are 2 books for $20 or 1 for $15.

They can be picked up in the church office or will be for sale on October 30th during our 75th anniversary lunch!

Dig in and Enjoy!

 
 

75th Anniversary RSVP!

In 1946 a small group of families heard God's call to plant a church on the corner of Kenilworth and Hawthorne in Glen Ellyn Illinois. Three quarters of a century later, that church stands, much changed in appearance and size but not at all in purpose--to know Christ Jesus and to make Him known. This year we are privileged to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Glen Ellyn Evangelical Church by recognizing and proclaiming God's faithfulness in the past, the present, and the future.

OUR 75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION IS OCTOBER 30TH!

RSVP HERE

 

               

75th ANNIVERSARY CHOIR REHERSALS

The final exclamation point celebrating the church’s 75th Anniversary will occur on Sunday, October 30th with a dinner following worship.  We are putting together a choir to sing in worship on that Sunday. 

ALL ARE INVITED TO JOIN!  Rehearsals will be on the following Sundays, during the Sunday School hour, 11:00-11:45:  Sunday, October 2nd, Sunday October 16th and October 23rd.

 Contact Leslie with questions or an exuberant response of “I’ll be there!”

Leslie.hodgkinson@gecovenant.org

PIZZA FUNDRAISER!

Dine in or order to go your families Barones dinner.  Mention The Ark Preschool and 20% of the total sale comes back to our ARK Preschool fundraiser.  October 19th 4:00 to 9:00 PM. 

Barones is located at 475 Pennsylvania Ave, Glen Ellyn.  For orders to go, please call 630-858-0555.  Don't forget to just mention The Ark preschool when placing your order.  

Dig in!

 
 

Look! See What God’s doing- Student Ministries Weekly Church Update

 

 
 

MISSIONS FOCUS

MISSIONS FOCUS

Glen Ellyn Food Pantry

Door hangers with an insert about options for donating to the Pantry were distributed. If you received one and have not already done so, consider how you might respond. Also, this month our Love Offering will be for the Pantry--another option for helping those in need in advance of the Thanksgiving holiday. 

 Volunteering--either working with clients or helping with other activities--is another meaningful way to help. If interested, contact the Missions Committee at missions@gecovenant.org.

Ongoing Opportunities

 For other ongoing needs and opportunities with our missions partners, contact Darren Miller or write to missions@gecovenant.org. If interested, ask to be added to the list to receive newsletter updates.

 Stop by the Missions display case to see pictures and other highlights of our missionaries. For information on how to pray for them, contact Diane Brown to receive the GE COV Prayer Letter.

 

 

 


GE COV Weekly Newsletter

Join us Each week in person or online
Sundays at 9:30am.


QUICK LINKS


THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

SUNDAY SERMON

TEACHINGS ON ANGER

Matthew 5:21-26


 
 

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

Women's Bible Study New Topic: Deuteronomy/ the Kindness of God

Join other women for Bible study and a warm time of fellowship.

  • Tuesdays, 9:30-11am – Topic: Why did Jesus quote from the book of Deuteronomy more than any other book? It is about the kindness of God. Join us this fall for a new way of looking at Deuteronomy. For an overview of the book, see The Bible Project video: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/deuteronomy/.

  • Saturdays, 8-9:30am – Topic: Join us to fellowship, pray, and preview the scripture passage for Sunday’s worship service.

Currently meeting via Zoom; looking at options for hybrid in-person and Zoom format this fall. No commitment and no preparation needed. Visitors welcome - stop in and try it out!

For the Zoom link, please contact the church office (630-469-5405 or info@gecovenant.org).

For questions, contact either Susan Ferrell (shferal@gmail.com) or Karen Hudson.

 
 

CHURCH PRAYER MEETING!

“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2

The Church prayer meetings are on Zoom every Monday night at 7pm!

Zoom ID: 859 848 614

Password: geecc

All are welcomed to this sweet hour of prayer! See you there!

 
 

Hudson-Renfroe shower invitation

Greetings,

 All women are invited to a wedding shower to celebrate the November wedding of Daniel Hudson and Whitney Renfroe. Danny is a long-time member of our church, and son of Jim and Karen Hudson who have served our church diligently for many years. 

 When: Saturday, October 22nd, 2:00pm

Where: Family Life Center, Glen Ellyn Covenant Church

 If you would like to help provide refreshments for the shower, you may sign up using this link

 Danny and Whitney continue to add items to their registry at The Knot and would also welcome IKEA gift cards.  If you would like to contribute to a group gift, or have any questions, please contact Kristin Kriegbaum (adair.spirit@gmail.com or 630-294-0045).

 We hope that you will be able to join us on the 22nd!

 Kristin Kriegbaum

 
 

MAKERSPACE CREATIVE PRAYER

The Maker’s Space grew out of our congregation of GEECC in 2013, and is going into our 9th year of meetings of many different people. It is a place where we welcome creativity in our lives and introduce our creative Creator to our friends in our community. It is a safe place where you and your friends will feel welcomed. This year’s sessions will focus on Creative Prayer, using art to have a conversation with God. Having a conversation with a friend requires listening as well as talking, and we will be using art as a tool in the conversation process, especially when there are no words to describe our emotions. We will explore different kinds of prayer using different art mediums.

The October session of The Maker's Space will have a time of creating and listening to what's on your heart and hearing what is on the heart of God. We will explore two kinds of prayer, lament and praise and water based painting with pen and ink mediums. The importance is on the process not necessarily on the end product, although the art continues to speak long after the session is over. Come and explore how the arts can be a way to come out of the busyness of life and to hear purpose and validation of how much the Creator loves you.

Mark your calendars and invite your friends to the following sessions;

Oct. 9 Lament and praise

Nov. 13 Forgiveness and Thanksgiving

Jan. 15 Guest Artist Alison Tisdale Régnier “Paint your Heart Out”

All sessions are Sunday, 5-7pm in Munson Hall

Read more @www.themakersspace.us and RSVP@2013themakersspace@gmail.com

               

75th ANNIVERSARY CHOIR REHERSALS

The final exclamation point celebrating the church’s 75th Anniversary will occur on Sunday, October 30th with a dinner following worship.  We are putting together a choir to sing in worship on that Sunday. 

ALL ARE INVITED TO JOIN!  Rehearsals will be on the following Sundays, during the Sunday School hour, 11:00-11:45:  Sunday, October 2nd, Sunday October 17th and October 23rd.

 Contact Leslie with questions or an exuberant response of “I’ll be there!”

Leslie.hodgkinson@gecovenant.org

PIZZA FUNDRAISER!

Dine in or order to go your families Barones dinner.  Mention The Ark Preschool and 20% of the total sale comes back to our ARK Preschool fundraiser.  October 19th 4:00 to 9:00 PM. 

Barones is located at 475 Pennsylvania Ave, Glen Ellyn.  For orders to go, please call 630-858-0555.  Don't forget to just mention The Ark preschool when placing your order.  

Dig in!

 
 

EMBRACING HOPE DURING ANXIOUS TIMES

Come join us on Thursday, October 13th from 6:30pm-8:30pm in the Sanctuary, to hear Apologist Stuart McAlister speak on embracing the aspect of hope during anxious seasons of life.

Stuart McAlister, Apologist, born in Scotland, has been a long-time Christian mobilizer in Europe, including several brief imprisonments for preaching the gospel in communist countries. Stuart McAlister is an international apologist and an Associate Fellow of the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. Formerly, he worked with Operation Mobilisation before becoming General Secretary for the European Evangelical Alliance. Pluralism, postmodernism, and consumerism are regular topics addressed by Stuart in his leadership seminars. Stuart has been a lecturer at Alliance Theological Seminary in Nyack, New York, where he was honored with a doctor of divinity. Additionally, he has been a featured speaker several times at the European Leadership Forum.

Hope to see you there!

 
 

MISSIONS FOCUS

MISSIONS FOCUS

Love Offering

We have the opportunity this Sunday to share God’s love through Glen Ellyn Walk-In Ministry. One of our missions partners, this organization helps residents and others in urgent need of food, housing, transportation, and prescription medication. Contact Meg Tillman at our church for more information.

For ongoing needs and opportunities with our missions partners, contact Darren Miller or write to missions@gecovenant.org. If interested, ask to be added to the list to receive newsletter updates.

 Stop by the Missions display case to see pictures and other highlights of our missionaries. For information on how to pray for our missionaries, contact Diane Brown to receive the GE COV Prayer Letter.

Watch for new, specific Missions partner highlights in the future.

 

 

 

 


GE COV Weekly Newsletter

Join us Each week in person or online
Sundays at 9:30am.


QUICK LINKS


THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

SUNDAY SERMON

TEACHINGS ON ANGER

Matthew 5:21-26


 
 

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

Women's Bible Study New Topic: Deuteronomy/ the Kindness of God

Join other women for Bible study and a warm time of fellowship.

  • Tuesdays, 9:30-11am – Topic: Why did Jesus quote from the book of Deuteronomy more than any other book? It is about the kindness of God. Join us this fall for a new way of looking at Deuteronomy. For an overview of the book, see The Bible Project video: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/deuteronomy/.

  • Saturdays, 8-9:30am – Topic: Join us to fellowship, pray, and preview the scripture passage for Sunday’s worship service.

Currently meeting via Zoom; looking at options for hybrid in-person and Zoom format this fall. No commitment and no preparation needed. Visitors welcome - stop in and try it out!

For the Zoom link, please contact the church office (630-469-5405 or info@gecovenant.org).

For questions, contact either Susan Ferrell (shferal@gmail.com) or Karen Hudson.

 
 

CHURCH PRAYER MEETING!

“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2

The Church prayer meetings are on Zoom every Monday night at 7pm!

Zoom ID: 859 848 614

Password: geecc

All are welcomed to this sweet hour of prayer! See you there!

 
 

Hudson-Renfroe shower invitation

Greetings,

 All women are invited to a wedding shower to celebrate the November wedding of Daniel Hudson and Whitney Renfroe. Danny is a long-time member of our church, and son of Jim and Karen Hudson who have served our church diligently for many years. 

 When: Saturday, October 22nd, 2:00pm

Where: Family Life Center, Glen Ellyn Covenant Church

 If you would like to help provide refreshments for the shower, you may sign up using this link

 Danny and Whitney continue to add items to their registry at The Knot and would also welcome IKEA gift cards.  If you would like to contribute to a group gift, or have any questions, please contact Kristin Kriegbaum (adair.spirit@gmail.com or 630-294-0045).

 We hope that you will be able to join us on the 22nd!

 Kristin Kriegbaum

 
 

MAKERSPACE CREATIVE PRAYER

The Maker’s Space grew out of our congregation of GEECC in 2013, and is going into our 9th year of meetings of many different people. It is a place where we welcome creativity in our lives and introduce our creative Creator to our friends in our community. It is a safe place where you and your friends will feel welcomed. This year’s sessions will focus on Creative Prayer, using art to have a conversation with God. Having a conversation with a friend requires listening as well as talking, and we will be using art as a tool in the conversation process, especially when there are no words to describe our emotions. We will explore different kinds of prayer using different art mediums.

The October session of The Maker's Space will have a time of creating and listening to what's on your heart and hearing what is on the heart of God. We will explore two kinds of prayer, lament and praise and water based painting with pen and ink mediums. The importance is on the process not necessarily on the end product, although the art continues to speak long after the session is over. Come and explore how the arts can be a way to come out of the busyness of life and to hear purpose and validation of how much the Creator loves you.

Mark your calendars and invite your friends to the following sessions;

Oct. 9 Lament and praise

Nov. 13 Forgiveness and Thanksgiving

Jan. 15 Guest Artist Alison Tisdale Régnier “Paint your Heart Out”

All sessions are Sunday, 5-7pm in Munson Hall

Read more @www.themakersspace.us and RSVP@2013themakersspace@gmail.com

               

75th ANNIVERSARY CHOIR REHERSALS

The final exclamation point celebrating the church’s 75th Anniversary will occur on Sunday, October 30th with a dinner following worship.  We are putting together a choir to sing in worship on that Sunday. 

ALL ARE INVITED TO JOIN!  Rehearsals will be on the following Sundays, during the Sunday School hour, 11:00-11:45:  Sunday, October 2nd, Sunday October 17th and October 23rd.

 Contact Leslie with questions or an exuberant response of “I’ll be there!”

Leslie.hodgkinson@gecovenant.org

PIZZA FUNDRAISER!

Dine in or order to go your families Barones dinner.  Mention The Ark Preschool and 20% of the total sale comes back to our ARK Preschool fundraiser.  October 19th 4:00 to 9:00 PM. 

Barones is located at 475 Pennsylvania Ave, Glen Ellyn.  For orders to go, please call 630-858-0555.  Don't forget to just mention The Ark preschool when placing your order.  

Dig in!

 
 

EMBRACING HOPE DURING ANXIOUS TIMES

Come join us on Thursday, October 13th from 6:30pm-8:30pm in the Sanctuary, to hear Apologist Stuart McAlister speak on embracing the aspect of hope during anxious seasons of life.

Stuart McAlister, Apologist, born in Scotland, has been a long-time Christian mobilizer in Europe, including several brief imprisonments for preaching the gospel in communist countries. Stuart McAlister is an international apologist and an Associate Fellow of the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics. Formerly, he worked with Operation Mobilisation before becoming General Secretary for the European Evangelical Alliance. Pluralism, postmodernism, and consumerism are regular topics addressed by Stuart in his leadership seminars. Stuart has been a lecturer at Alliance Theological Seminary in Nyack, New York, where he was honored with a doctor of divinity. Additionally, he has been a featured speaker several times at the European Leadership Forum.

Hope to see you there!

 
 

MISSIONS FOCUS

MISSIONS FOCUS

Love Offering

We have the opportunity this Sunday to share God’s love through Glen Ellyn Walk-In Ministry. One of our missions partners, this organization helps residents and others in urgent need of food, housing, transportation, and prescription medication. Contact Meg Tillman at our church for more information.

For ongoing needs and opportunities with our missions partners, contact Darren Miller or write to missions@gecovenant.org. If interested, ask to be added to the list to receive newsletter updates.

 Stop by the Missions display case to see pictures and other highlights of our missionaries. For information on how to pray for our missionaries, contact Diane Brown to receive the GE COV Prayer Letter.

Watch for new, specific Missions partner highlights in the future.

 

 

 

 


GE COV Weekly Newsletter

Join us Each week in person or online
Sundays at 9:30am.


QUICK LINKS


THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

SUNDAY SERMON

SALT AND LIGHT

Matthew 5:13-16


 
 

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

Women's Bible Study New Topic: Deuteronomy/ the Kindness of God

Join other women for Bible study and a warm time of fellowship.

  • Tuesdays, 9:30-11am – Topic: Why did Jesus quote from the book of Deuteronomy more than any other book? It is about the kindness of God. Join us this fall for a new way of looking at Deuteronomy. For an overview of the book, see The Bible Project video: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/deuteronomy/.

  • Saturdays, 8-9:30am – Topic: Join us to fellowship, pray, and preview the scripture passage for Sunday’s worship service.

Currently meeting via Zoom; looking at options for hybrid in-person and Zoom format this fall. No commitment and no preparation needed. Visitors welcome - stop in and try it out!

For the Zoom link, please contact the church office (630-469-5405 or info@gecovenant.org).

For questions, contact either Susan Ferrell (shferal@gmail.com) or Karen Hudson.

 
 

CHURCH PRAYER MEETING!

“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2

The Church prayer meetings are on Zoom every Monday night at 7pm!

Zoom ID: 859 848 614

Password: geecc

All are welcomed to this sweet hour of prayer! See you there!

 
 

Hudson-Renfroe shower invitation

Greetings,

 All women are invited to a wedding shower to celebrate the November wedding of Daniel Hudson and Whitney Renfroe. Danny is a long-time member of our church, and son of Jim and Karen Hudson who have served our church diligently for many years. 

 When: Saturday, October 22nd, 2:00pm

Where: Family Life Center, Glen Ellyn Covenant Church

 If you would like to help provide refreshments for the shower, you may sign up using this link

 Danny and Whitney continue to add items to their registry at The Knot and would also welcome IKEA gift cards.  If you would like to contribute to a group gift, or have any questions, please contact Kristin Kriegbaum (adair.spirit@gmail.com or 630-294-0045).

 We hope that you will be able to join us on the 22nd!

 Kristin Kriegbaum

 
 

.The Maker’s Space grew out of our congregation of GEECC in 2013, and is going into our 9th year of meetings of many different people. Is a place where we welcome creativity in our lives and introduce our creative Creator to our friends in our community. It is a safe place where you and your friends will feel welcomed. This year’s sessions will focus on Creative Prayer, using art to have a conversation with God. Having a conversation with a friend requires listening as well as talking, and we will be using art as a tool in the conversation process, especially when there are no words to describe our emotions. We will explore different kinds of prayer using different art mediums.

The October session of The Maker's Space will have a time of creating and listening to what's on your heart and hearing what is on the heart of God. We will explore two kinds of prayer, lament and praise and water based painting with pen and ink mediums. The importance is on the process not necessarily on the end product, although the art continues to speak long after the session is over. Come and explore how the arts can be a way to come out of the busyness of life and to hear purpose and validation of how much the Creator loves you.

Mark your calendars and invite your friends to the following sessions;

Oct. 9 Lament and praise

Nov.13 Forgiveness and Thanksgiving

Jan. 15 Guest Artist Alison Tisdale Régnier “Paint your Heart Out”

All sessions are Sunday, 5-7pm in Munson Hall

Read more @www.themakersspace.us and RSVP@2013themakersspace@gmail.com

               

 
 

MISSIONS FOCUS

MISSIONS FOCUS

This week we highlight the focus of our upcoming September Love Offering:

Glen Ellyn Walk-In Ministry

This local agency helps residents and others with emergency assistance for food, housing, transportation, and prescription medications. Connect with Meg Tillman at our church to learn more.

Missions Display Case

 Stop by the new Missions display case in the atrium to learn about the missions partners we support. 

 Ongoing Opportunities

 For information on ongoing opportunities to support our missions partners—whether missionaries or local or international ministries—contact Darren Miller. Let him know or write to missions@gecovenant.org if you would like to be added to a Friends of Missionaries distribution list and receive newsletters from our missions partners. Contact Diane Brown to receive the GE COV Prayer Letter, which includes items for our missionaries.

 


GE COV Weekly Newsletter

Join us Each week in person or online
Sundays at 9:30am.


QUICK LINKS


THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

SUNDAY SERMON

GOD’S CHOSEN ONES

Colossians 3:12-17


 

COUNTDOWN TO KICK-OFF SUNDAY!!!

We’re one week away from Kick-off Sunday, September 11th! Service starts at 9:30AM.

On Kick-off Sunday we come together as a church to re-launch our Sunday School and other ministry programs after taking a summer break. In this service, we’ll pray for our volunteers, talk about what to expect this coming Fall, and how you can get and stay connected with a group.

Children’s ministry will have their own service at 9:30AM. Parents please check-in your children at the check-in counter and take them directly to their class.

The Bible tells us to race as if we’re trying to obtain a prize. The beautiful truth about being apart of the Body of Christ is that we don’t have to run our race of faith alone.

Join us on Kick-off Sunday to learn how you can connect with other believers as you walk and grow in your faith journey.

An outdoor picnic will follow right after service, 11AM-1:00PM. If it rains, we’ll gather in the FLC.

Please bring a dish according to your last name:

A-M: Bring a side dish

N-Z: Bring a dessert

See you on Kick-off Sunday!

 
 

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

Women's Bible Study New Topic: Deuteronomy/ the Kindness of God

Join other women for Bible study and a warm time of fellowship.

  • Tuesdays, 9:30-11am – Topic: Why did Jesus quote from the book of Deuteronomy more than any other book? It is about the kindness of God. Join us this fall for a new way of looking at Deuteronomy. For an overview of the book, see The Bible Project video: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/deuteronomy/.

  • Saturdays, 8-9:30am – Topic: Join us to fellowship, pray, and preview the scripture passage for Sunday’s worship service.

Currently meeting via Zoom; looking at options for hybrid in-person and Zoom format this fall. No commitment and no preparation needed. Visitors welcome - stop in and try it out!

For the Zoom link, please contact the church office (630-469-5405 or info@gecovenant.org).

For questions, contact either Susan Ferrell (shferal@gmail.com) or Karen Hudson.

 
 

WELCOME NEW BORNS!!

"Children are a gift from the Lord. They are a reward from Him." -Psalms 127:3

We are proud to announce new additions to the family!

Holly Pelsor gave birth to Camden Scott Pelsor who arrived last Friday at 9:58 a.m. weighing 7 lbs 15 oz. Mother and baby are doing just fine.

We additionally celebrate the life of Nathan James Williams, born to Susan and Joe Crickmore-Williams on August 26th!

Welcome newborns!

 
 

LOOK WHAT GOD IS DOING!-WEEKLY CHURCH MINISTRY UPDATE

We had a wonderful time with our college students this past Sunday (we had 20 students attend the lunch at Pastor Jeff’s house)! It was a great time to get to know them and give them some space outside of their school communities to hang out. We have an amazing opportunity to participate in the spiritual formation and care of young people through our church.

The impact the Lord can make through our church could be far-reaching indeed when you think about the lives that these college students will touch over the span of their lifetime. How wonderful would it be if they remembered our church as a place where they felt a sense of belonging, came to grow in their knowledge and love of God, BUT ALSO developed a life-long habit of being actively involved in the local church? I am so excited our church could be used in this way! God is doing wonderful things through the college and student ministries at GEECC.

 

Want to be involved? We are always looking for folks to host our college kids or provide some food. Click here to sign up! if you are interested in volunteering.

               

 
 

NEW! MISSION FOCUS

MISSIONS FOCUS

Below is an update of a camp ministry that Glen Ellyn Covenant supports.

Harbor Point Ministries

An impressive 2,700-plus campers were served by this ministry this summer. The August issue of the Central Conference E-Newsletter reported that 2,195 campers participated at Covenant Harbor and 540 attended camp at Covenant Point. The Conference also reported that the camp ministry was well-resourced and regularly lifted up in prayer by more than 200 prayer partners. Our church received a generous congregation Love Offering in February in support of "Every Kid A Camper" scholarships.

Missions Display Case

If you have not already, we encourage you to look at the new Missions display case in the atrium. Among the current highlights are pictures from Julius and Heleen’s wedding.

Ongoing Opportunities

For information on ongoing opportunities to support our missions partners—whether missionaries or local or international ministries—contact Darren Miller. Let him know or write to missions@gecovenant.org if you would like to be added to a Friends of Missionaries distribution list and receive newsletters from our missions partners. Contact Diane Brown to receive the GE COV Prayer Letter, which includes items for our missionaries.


GE COV Weekly Newsletter

Join us Each week in person or online
Sundays at 9:30am.


QUICK LINKS


THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

SUNDAY SERMON

BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO ARE PERSECUTED

Matthew 5:10


 

COUNTDOWN TO KICK-OFF SUNDAY!!!

We’re two weeks away from Kick-off Sunday, September 11th! Service starts at 9:30AM.

On Kick-off Sunday we come together as a church to re-launch our Sunday School and other ministry programs after taking a summer break. In this service, we’ll pray for our volunteers, talk about what to expect this coming Fall, and how you can get and stay connected with a group.

Children’s ministry will have their own service at 9:30AM. Parents please check-in your children at the check-in counter and take them directly to their class.

The Bible tells us to race as if we’re trying to obtain a prize. The beautiful truth about being apart of the Body of Christ is that we don’t have to run our race of faith alone.

Join us on Kick-off Sunday to learn how you can connect with other believers as you walk and grow in your faith journey.

An outdoor picnic will follow right after service, 11AM-1:00PM. If it rains, we’ll gather in the FLC.

Please bring a dish according to your last name:

A-M: Bring a side dish

N-Z: Bring a dessert

See you on Kick-off Sunday!

 
 

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

Women's Bible Study New Topic: Deuteronomy/ the Kindness of God

Join other women for Bible study and a warm time of fellowship.

  • Tuesdays, 9:30-11am – Topic: Why did Jesus quote from the book of Deuteronomy more than any other book? It is about the kindness of God. Join us this fall for a new way of looking at Deuteronomy. For an overview of the book, see The Bible Project video: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/deuteronomy/.

  • Saturdays, 8-9:30am – Topic: Join us to fellowship, pray, and preview the scripture passage for Sunday’s worship service.

Currently meeting via Zoom; looking at options for hybrid in-person and Zoom format this fall. No commitment and no preparation needed. Visitors welcome - stop in and try it out!

For the Zoom link, please contact the church office (630-469-5405 or info@gecovenant.org).

For questions, contact either Susan Ferrell (shferal@gmail.com) or Karen Hudson.

 
 

A LETTER FROM OUR CHILDREN’S MINISTRY TEAM

Good morning Church Family!

As a parent of five young kids, I have been blessed many times over by the people who have volunteered to care for and teach on Sunday mornings. Not only is this a blessing to me and my husband as we can sit in church or serve in other ways, but my kids have formed meaningful relationships with several adults that make them feel part of our church body. They look forward to Sunday school with Mr. Kempe and playing in the preschool room with Mrs. Manning. These adults are part of my kids spiritual formation now and they have made a difference in their lives by sharing the love of Jesus with them. There are so many ways to volunteer in our children’s ministry. 

1. Nursery. This is for babies/tots ages 0-2 years old. Volunteers are needed during the church service and during the Sunday school hour. Grab a friend!! Serve with your spouse!! Hold babies!! This volunteer role requires no prep - just show up! I have yet to fill any spots this fall for the Sunday School hour in nursery. If everyone would get a buddy and sign up for ONE SUNDAY in the Sunday school hour, you could let parents go to Sunday school! What a blessing to these tired moms and dads. Click on the google doc below and sign up or email me if there is a Sunday (or two!) you think you would be able serve. If we cannot find volunteers for these spots, the nursery will not be able to open during the Sunday school hour.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1StUEUuYWB90JCVSCzvlFTuvv_a6jreF7-myIoW0SzvU/edit

2. Preschool. This is for kids ages 2-5. This group of kids is a joy to be around on a Sunday morning. They sing, read Bible stories, have a snack, and play! And again, there is no prep for this role! You can just show up and play with kids and bless the young families of our church. Please contact Katie Johnson if this sounds like a place you’d like to serve! 

3. Kindergarten-5th grade. Crystal has prayerfully and faithfully led this ministry. We are so thankful for her! But she can’t do it alone. Children’s church happens during the service. Sunday school hour involves large group time and small group time. These kids need people to teach them about the awesome and unbelievable love of Jesus! They need adults to serve during the worship hour this Fall; who care deeply about their hearts and want to listen and develop hearts that take after Jesus. If this is somewhere you’d like to service, please contact Crystal.

Now I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but there are more young families showing up consistently on Sunday mornings. Praise God! Our children’s ministries are full of life and laughter and the goodness of God. Please prayerfully consider if you might be able to serve in any of these areas.

Many blessings,

Jen Casey and the Children’s Ministry Team

 
 

LOOK WHAT GOD IS DOING!-WEEKLY CHURCH MINISTRY UPDATE

THIS WEEK IN CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

Each week in our staff meetings we’ve begun to celebrate some WINS by naming what we see God leading and doing in our ministries.  But we cannot keep this to ourselves and must share these celebrations with you!  In the coming weeks, different ministries will be giving updates on how and what God is doing in His church.  This week our update will cover matters pertaining to the entire church.

This week our Director of Children’s Ministries, Crystal White, reflects on her one year anniversary on staff and her hopes for the future.

September 1, 2022, I’ll be celebrating one year on staff here at this amazing church.

In children’s ministries it has been a year of anticipation, planning and excitement. Meetings, emails, dreaming, visioning and well, dedication. A lot has happened! This summer we’ve been blessed to have new families choose to join our church, giving us the privilege of shepherding their children in the Lord. Our children’s ministry is also growing as we’re welcoming new babies into our church family.

But the great news doesn’t end there.

As we move into the Fall season, kick-off Sunday being right around the corner- including inviting our college-aged brothers and sisters in the faith to join us in our mission to gather, grow and go, children’s ministries has already experienced the hand and heart of God through them. We were in great need of volunteers in our nursery and preschool Sunday School classrooms. This past Sunday our ministry team made this known to the church. By the end of service, we had our scheduled almost completely full. Only needing two spots to be filled.

Our college-aged brothers and sisters along with our faithful congregants stepped right in filling the spots we needed filled. In the words of Rosemary Macdonald, “We’re a church that rallies.” This statement has once again been proven to be true.

 God is doing an amazing work in all of us. God is doing an amazing work in our church. His Word promises that we should not get weary in doing good because we will reap a harvest in due season if we faint not (Gal. 6:9). Church, keep serving, keep loving and keep showing up as you have because it’s showing in our children’s ministry.

 We love you. We need you. We appreciate you.

Love,

Crystal

 

 
 

NEW! MISSION FOCUS

Highlights of opportunities with local ministries that our church supports financially:

DuPagePads

The Annual Walk 4 Home is Saturday, Sept. 17. This is a fundraising event involving a two-mile walk around scenic College of DuPage and other activities. Registration is free. Find out more.

World Relief Chicagoland Childcare Need

This partner needs volunteers to help with children two to six years of age for an hour on Saturdays while their mothers attend Arabic Speaking Women’s Enrichment Group. The group meets in the Glen Ellyn area through October. Contact Darren Miller if interested.

Ongoing Opportunities

For information on ongoing opportunities to support any of our missions partners, whether missionaries or local or international ministries, contact Darren Miller. Also let him know if you would like to be added to a Friends of Missionaries missions updates distribution list. To receive the GE COV Prayer Letter, which includes items for our missionaries, contact Diane Brown.