GE COV Weekly Newsletter

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


THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

Sunday Sermon

Isaiah 9:2-7; Luke 2:1-20.  

Worship Songs: “Good Christians all, rejoice” “The First Noel.” “Friendly Beasts”
“Go Tell It on the Mountain” “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!”

                                         


FEATURED UPDATES

 

Christmas Eve Service

Our Christmas Eve service “Lessons and Carols for all ages” will be this Sunday, December 24th, at 5pm!

Join us for a time of singing, worship, and fellowship, as we celebrate the Messiah’s birth.

 
 

Women’s Christmas Tea

The Women’s Christmas Tea is This Thursday December 21st, 7pm, Family Life Center.

This is a great outreach opportunity to bring friends and neighbors!

Eat delicious food, listen to a lovely string quartet, and enjoy warm fellowship!

 
 

New Years Eve Breakfast Potluck

Join us after Worship on December 31st for a breakfast potluck! Wear your pajamas and bring a breakfast dish to share as we welcome the New Year!

 
 

no Sunday School

There will be no adult Sunday School December 24th, 31st, and January 7th.

 
 

Winter retreat 2024

The Hi and Jr. League winter retreat is January 26th-29th at Covenant Harbor! Join us for a time of fun, and fellowship! Last day to sign up is January 1st, 2024!

Use the links below to sign up!

https://covenantharbor.campbrainregistration.com/?ReturnUrl=%2fHome%2fLanding

OR

 https://www.gecovenant.org/student-ministries

 
 

budget 2023

As our fiscal year comes to an end, please prayerfully consider how you could help meet our expenses for ministry, missions, and facilities for this year. 

All donations for 2023 must be received or postmarked by December 31.

 
 

SOUTH ALCOVE GALLERY--ADVENT EXHIBIT--ISAIAH 61

During Advent, we will be reading passages of Isaiah in our time of corporate worship. The artists of our church have reflected and responded visually on Isaiah 61 and other Isaiah passages.

Visit the gallery often to see the inspirations of our Glen Ellyn Covenant Church artists as they continue to add their art throughout Advent.

The next Makerspace will be Sunday, January 7th, from 7-8pm. We will be focusing on joy and hope and rebuilding and happy memories!

RVSP to 2013themakersspace@gmail.com

 
 

adult bible studies

Our Women’s Evening Bible Study in the book of Acts, is every other Wednesday night, 6:30-8 PM (coinciding with the Midweek children’s program). Pastor Dawn will upload a video after each lesson, so you can watch if you miss it. Upcoming date: Jan. 10th.
Questions? Please email Pastor Dawn Lauber at dawn.lauber@gecovenant.org Midweek Women's Bible Study Registration

Our Zoom Bible Studies on Hebrews, are Tuesdays 9:30-11am and Saturdays 8-9:30am

Zoom link. (password if needed: Welcome!) Questions? Contact Fern Williams (630-945-2725; billnfern711@gmail.com) or Wendy Miller (wendy@darrenandwendy.com; 630-596-6487).

Our men’s evening Bible Study in 1st Timothy; “Fight the Good Fight of Faith

Wednesday (opposite of the Women’s Bible Study) 6:30-8:30pm. Upcoming dates: Jan. 3rd, and Jan. 17th

 
 

no Windsor Lunch

There will be no lunch on December 28th. We will resume after the New Year.

 
 

CHURCH PRAYER MEETING!

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

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

Zoom ID: 859 848 614

Password: geecc

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

 
 

MISSIONS FOCUS

Christmas Greetings on their way

The Christmas letters are on their way to our global partners. Thank you for contributing your notes and words of cheer to the greetings!

 

QUICK LINKS

GE COV Weekly Newsletter

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


THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

Sunday Sermon

2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16; Luke 1:26-38

Worship Songs: “O Come Let Us Adore Him”, “Christ Be Magnified”, “Prepare the way”, “Goodness of God”, “King of Kings”, “Angels We Have Heard on High”

                                         


FEATURED UPDATES

 

Christmas Eve Service

Our Christmas Eve service “Lessons and Carols for all ages” will be Next Sunday, December 24th, at 9:30am and 5pm!

Join us for a time of singing, worship, and fellowship, as we celebrate the Messiah’s birth.

 
 

Women’s Christmas Tea

The Women’s Christmas Tea is Next Thursday December 21st, 7-8:30pm, Family Life Center.

Sign ups for attendance, food and table decorating are in higher grounds.

This is a great outreach opportunity to bring friends and neighbors!

Eat delicious food, listen to lovely string quartet, and enjoy warm fellowship!

 
 

Winter retreat 2024

The Hi and Jr. League winter retreat is January 26th-29th at Covenant Harbor! Join us for a time of fun, and fellowship! Last day to sign up is January 1st, 2024!

Use the links below to sign up!

https://covenantharbor.campbrainregistration.com/?ReturnUrl=%2fHome%2fLanding

OR

 https://www.gecovenant.org/student-ministries

 
 

New Years Eve Breakfast Potluck

Join us after Worship on December 31st for a breakfast potluck! Wear your pajamas and bring a breakfast dish to share as we welcome the New Year!

 
 

Tara and David Van Dyke Sunday School

Dr. David Van Dyke (Wheaton College Marriage and Family Therapy Program Director and Professor) and Tara Van Dyke (With U Birth and Parenting, Certified Birth Doula) offer a three-part series on relationships on marriage, family, friendships (Family Life Center). This Sunday December 17th.

There will be no adult Sunday School December 24th, 31st, and January 7th

 
 
 
 

SOUTH ALCOVE GALLERY--ADVENT EXHIBIT--ISAIAH 61

During Advent, we will be reading passages of Isaiah in our time of corporate worship. The artists of our church have reflected and responded visually on Isaiah 61 and other Isaiah passages.

Visit the gallery often to see the inspirations of our Glen Ellyn Covenant Church artists as they continue to add their art throughout Advent.

The next Makerspace will be Sunday, January 7th, from 7-8pm. We will be focusing on joy and hope and rebuilding and happy memories!

RVSP to 2013themakersspace@gmail.com

 
 

adult bible studies

Our Women’s Evening Bible Study in the book of Acts, is every other Wednesday night, 6:30-8 PM (coinciding with the Midweek children’s program). Pastor Dawn will upload a video after each lesson, so you can watch if you miss it. Upcoming date: Jan. 10th. Questions? Please email Pastor Dawn Lauber at dawn.lauber@gecovenant.org Midweek Women's Bible Study Registration

Our Zoom Bible Studies on Hebrews, are Tuesdays 9:30-11am and Saturdays 8-9:30am

Zoom link. (password if needed: Welcome!) Questions? Contact Fern Williams (630-945-2725; billnfern711@gmail.com) or Wendy Miller (wendy@darrenandwendy.com; 630-596-6487).

Our men’s evening Bible Study in 1st Timothy; “Fight the Good Fight of Faith

Wednesday (opposite of the Women’s Bible Study) 6:30-8:30pm. Upcoming dates: Dec. 20th, Jan. 3rd, and Jan. 17th

 
 

Windsor Lunch

The upcoming Windsor lunch is this Thursday December 14th 11:30am-1:30pm

There will be no lunch on December 28th.

 
 

CHURCH PRAYER MEETING!

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

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

Zoom ID: 859 848 614

Password: geecc

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

 
 

MISSIONS FOCUS

Signing Christmas Greetings Letters

This coming Sunday, Dec. 17, is the last opportunity to sign or write a note in the Christmas greetings letters to our global personnel partners. The letters are available on a table in the atrium.

 

QUICK LINKS

GE COV Weekly Newsletter

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


THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

Sunday Sermon

Isaiah 61, Luke 1:47-55, John 1:6-8                                          


FEATURED UPDATES

 

Tara and David Van Dyke Sunday School

Dr. David Van Dyke (Wheaton College Marriage and Family Therapy Program Director and Professor) and Tara Van Dyke (With U Birth and Parenting, Certified Birth Doula) offer a three-part series on relationships on marriage, family, friendships (Family Life Center). Sunday December 10th and December 17th.

 
 

Lucia service and reception

Our annual celebration of Lucia is this Sunday, December 10th, at 5pm in the Sanctuary. This wonderful service focuses on our children, and student ministries, and is a beloved tradition of the Evangelical Covenant church!

Join us for worship, followed by coffee and delicious treats, as we continue to prepare our hearts for the Holiday season!

 
 
 
 

Winter retreat 2024

The Hi-League winter retreat is January 26th-29th at Covenant Harbor! Join us for a time of fun, and fellowship! More details to come!

Use the links below to sign up!

https://covenantharbor.campbrainregistration.com/?ReturnUrl=%2fHome%2fLanding

OR

 https://www.gecovenant.org/student-ministries

 
 

SOUTH ALCOVE GALLERY--ADVENT EXHIBIT--ISAIAH 61

During Advent, we will be reading passages of Isaiah in our time of corporate worship. The artists of our church have reflected and responded visually on Isaiah 61 and other Isaiah passages.

Visit the gallery often to see the inspirations of our Glen Ellyn Covenant Church artists as they continue to add their art throughout Advent.

The next Makerspace will be Sunday, January 7th, from 7-8pm. We will be focusing on joy and hope and rebuilding and happy memories!

RVSP to 2013themakersspace@gmail.com

 
 

adult bible studies

Our Women’s Evening Bible Study in the book of Acts, is every other Wednesday night, 6:30-8 PM (coinciding with the Midweek children’s program). Pastor Dawn will upload a video after each lesson, so you can watch if you miss it. Upcoming date: Dec. 13th and Jan. 10th. Questions? Please email Pastor Dawn Lauber at dawn.lauber@gecovenant.org Midweek Women's Bible Study Registration

Our Zoom Bible Studies on Hebrews, are Tuesdays 9:30-11am and Saturdays 8-9:30am

Zoom link. (password if needed: Welcome!) Questions? Contact Fern Williams (630-945-2725; billnfern711@gmail.com) or Wendy Miller (wendy@darrenandwendy.com; 630-596-6487).

Our men’s evening Bible Study in 1st Timothy; “Fight the Good Fight of Faith

Wednesday (opposite of the Women’s Bible Study) 6:30-8:30pm. Upcoming dates: Dec. 20th. and Jan. 17th

 
 

Women’s Christmas Tea

The Women’s Christmas Tea is Thursday December 21st, 7-8:30pm, Family Life Center. Sign ups for attendance, food and table decorating are in higher grounds.

This is a great outreach opportunity to bring friends and neighbors!

Eat delicious food, listen to lovely jazz piano arrangements, and enjoy warm fellowship!

 
 

Windsor Lunch

The upcoming dates for Windsor lunch is next Thursday December 14th 11:30am-1:30pm

 
 

CHURCH PRAYER MEETING!

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

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

Zoom ID: 859 848 614

Password: geecc

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

 
 

MISSIONS FOCUS

Repeat Boutique Winter Donation Needs

One of our service agency partners could use items for the wintertime—coats, sweaters, and gloves, for example.

Repeat Boutique is a Christian, non-denominational volunteer service ministry that provides clothing and practical household goods to those in need.

Sending Christmas Greetings

Letters of Christmas greetings including a unique card for our global personnel partners are available on a table in the atrium for you to stop by and sign or jot down a special note.

 

QUICK LINKS

GE COV Weekly Newsletter

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


THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

Sunday Sermon

Isaiah 40:1-11 and Mark 1:1-8                                                        


FEATURED UPDATES

 

Lucia December 10th 5pm

Our annual celebration of Lucia is right around the corner and we need you! We are looking for more helpers for this event. Interested? Sign ups for food and other help are in higher grounds. To get involved, contact; jeff.root@gecovenant.org or dawn.lauber@gecovenant.org

 
 

The Makerspace

Our last session of The Maker's Space for 2023 is this Sunday, Dec. 3, from 5-7pm.

We will be praying lament while exploring the art of marbling paint on paper and ornaments.

Come and bring a friend to pray creatively using art and take home a visual representation of your prayer.  Reserve your spot at  2013themakersspace@gmail.com.  All past sessions are posted at www.themakersspace.us.  

Volunteer leaders for 2024 winter sessions are being scheduled now.  If you would like to use art to slow down and listen to Our Maker and have an idea for art and prayer, contact 2013themakersspace@gmail.com for more information.

 
 

adult bible studies

Our Women’s Evening Bible Study in the book of Acts, is every other Wednesday night, 6:30-8 PM (coinciding with the Midweek children’s program). Pastor Dawn will upload a video after each lesson, so you can watch if you miss it. Upcoming date: Dec. 13th. Questions? Please email Pastor Dawn Lauber at dawn.lauber@gecovenant.org Midweek Women's Bible Study Registration

Our Zoom Bible Studies on Hebrews, are Tuesdays 9:30-11am and Saturdays 8-9:30am

Zoom link. (password if needed: Welcome!) Questions? Contact Fern Williams (630-945-2725; billnfern711@gmail.com) or Wendy Miller (wendy@darrenandwendy.com; 630-596-6487).

Our men’s evening Bible Study in 1st Timothy; “Fight the Good Fight of Faith

Wednesday (opposite of the Women’s Bible Study) 6:30-8:30pm. Upcoming dates: Dec. 6th and 20th.

 
 

Women’s Christmas Tea

The Women’s Christmas Tea is Thursday December 21st, 7-8:30pm, Family Life Center. Sign ups for attendance, food and table decorating are in higher grounds.

This is a great outreach opportunity to bring friends and neighbors!

Eat delicious food, listen to lovely jazz piano arrangements, and enjoy warm fellowship!

 
 

Windsor Lunch

The upcoming dates for Windsor lunch are today November 30th and December 14th 11:30am-1:30pm

 
 

CHURCH PRAYER MEETING!

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

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

Zoom ID: 859 848 614

Password: geecc

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

 
 

MISSIONS FOCUS

Repeat Boutique Winter Donation Needs

One of our service agency partners could use items for the wintertime—coats, sweaters, and gloves, for example.

Repeat Boutique is a Christian, non-denominational volunteer service ministry that provides clothing and practical household goods to those in need.

Sending Christmas Greetings

Letters of Christmas greetings including a unique card for our global personnel partners are available on a table in the atrium for you to stop by and sign or jot down a special note.

 

QUICK LINKS

GE COV Weekly Newsletter

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


THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

Sunday Sermon

Isaiah 40:1-11 and Mark 1:1-8                                                        


FEATURED UPDATES

 

Lucia December 10th 5pm

Our annual celebration of Lucia is right around the corner and we need you! We are looking for more helpers for this event. Interested? Sign ups for food and other help are in higher grounds. To get involved, contact; jeff.root@gecovenant.org or dawn.lauber@gecovenant.org

 
 

The Makerspace

Our last session of The Maker's Space for 2023 is this Sunday, Dec. 3, from 5-7pm.

We will be praying lament while exploring the art of marbling paint on paper and ornaments.

Come and bring a friend to pray creatively using art and take home a visual representation of your prayer.  Reserve your spot at  2013themakersspace@gmail.com.  All past sessions are posted at www.themakersspace.us.  

Volunteer leaders for 2024 winter sessions are being scheduled now.  If you would like to use art to slow down and listen to Our Maker and have an idea for art and prayer, contact 2013themakersspace@gmail.com for more information.

 
 

adult bible studies

Our Women’s Evening Bible Study in the book of Acts, is every other Wednesday night, 6:30-8 PM (coinciding with the Midweek children’s program). Pastor Dawn will upload a video after each lesson, so you can watch if you miss it. Upcoming date: Dec. 13th. Questions? Please email Pastor Dawn Lauber at dawn.lauber@gecovenant.org Midweek Women's Bible Study Registration

Our Zoom Bible Studies on Hebrews, are Tuesdays 9:30-11am and Saturdays 8-9:30am

Zoom link. (password if needed: Welcome!) Questions? Contact Fern Williams (630-945-2725; billnfern711@gmail.com) or Wendy Miller (wendy@darrenandwendy.com; 630-596-6487).

Our men’s evening Bible Study in 1st Timothy; “Fight the Good Fight of Faith

Wednesday (opposite of the Women’s Bible Study) 6:30-8:30pm. Upcoming dates: Dec. 6th and 20th.

 
 

Women’s Christmas Tea

The Women’s Christmas Tea is Thursday December 21st, 7-8:30pm, Family Life Center. Sign ups for attendance, food and table decorating are in higher grounds.

This is a great outreach opportunity to bring friends and neighbors!

Eat delicious food, listen to lovely jazz piano arrangements, and enjoy warm fellowship!

 
 

Windsor Lunch

The upcoming dates for Windsor lunch are today November 30th and December 14th 11:30am-1:30pm

 
 

CHURCH PRAYER MEETING!

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

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

Zoom ID: 859 848 614

Password: geecc

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

 
 

MISSIONS FOCUS

Repeat Boutique Winter Donation Needs

One of our service agency partners could use items for the wintertime—coats, sweaters, and gloves, for example.

Repeat Boutique is a Christian, non-denominational volunteer service ministry that provides clothing and practical household goods to those in need.

Sending Christmas Greetings

Letters of Christmas greetings including a unique card for our global personnel partners are available on a table in the atrium for you to stop by and sign or jot down a special note.

 

QUICK LINKS

GE COV Weekly Newsletter

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


THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

Sunday Sermon

1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Sunday Music: “O Worship the King” “Overcome” “Holy Spirit” “The Blessing”
“What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine”

 


                                                                                                               


FEATURED UPDATES

 

Lucia December 10th 5pm

Our annual celebration of Lucia is right around the corner and we need you! We are looking for more helpers for this event. Interested? Sign ups for food and other help are in higher grounds. To get involved, contact;

jeff.root@gecovenant.org or dawn.lauber@gecovenant.org

 

operation: shoe box due nov. 19

Packed shoe boxes are due at church Next Sunday November 19th. Labels and information are provided at the Children’s Ministry bulletin Board (CM). Questions? Please contact Susan Cornett at susan.Cornett@gecovenant.org

“Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.”

-Psalm 127:3

 
 

this week in Adult Sunday School

Last Sunday for these 3 classes;

Pastor Dawn offers a study on “The Beloved Community”, an invitation to learn more about becoming ambassadors of reconciliation. God is reconciling all things to Himself through Jesus Christ, and He has called His disciples to a ministry of reconciliation. (Family Life Center)

Pastor Jeff leads the discussion “Continuing the Conversation” focusing on Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians (Chapel)

Local author Skye Jethani, teaches (via Right Now Media) about Life with God exploring four flawed postures in our relationship with God: Life Under God Over God, From God and For God. Then Skye offers a hopeful invitation to relationship with the God who loves us. Class facilitated by Andrea and Jon Martin (Conference room)

There will be no Sunday School classes on November 26th. Join in adorning the sanctuary during the Sunday School hour.

 
 

women’s bible studies

Our Women’s Evening Bible Study is every other Wednesday night, 6:30-8 PM (coinciding with the Midweek children’s program). We are in the book of Acts. Pastor Dawn will upload a video after each lesson, so you can watch if you miss it. Upcoming dates: Nov. 29th and Dec. 13th. Questions? Please email Pastor Dawn Lauber at dawn.lauber@gecovenant.org Midweek Women's Bible Study Registration

Join our Zoom Bible Studies from wherever you are!

  • Tuesdays, 9:30-11am: Hebrews starting in October

  • Saturdays, 8-9:30am: preview of Bible text for each Sunday’s sermon

Zoom link. (password if needed: Welcome!)

Questions: Fern Williams (630-945-2725; billnfern711@gmail.com) or Wendy Miller (wendy@darrenandwendy.com; 630-596-6487).

 
 

Men’s Bible Study

“Fight the Good Fight of Faith” Men join Pastor Jeff in studying Paul’s 1st letter to Timothy every other Wednesday opposite of the Women’s Bible Study 6:30-8:30pm. Upcoming dates: Dec. 6th and 20th.

 
 

Windsor Lunch

November Windsor Lunch with the Pastors is November 30th at 11:30am in the Bistro. Bring your own lunch. No lunch on November 23rd (Thanksgiving).

 
 

CHURCH PRAYER MEETING!

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

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

Zoom ID: 859 848 614

Password: geecc

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

 
 

MISSIONS FOCUS

Holiday Activities Supporting the GE Food Pantry
With the community’s support the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry has distributed more than 75,000 bags of groceries so far this year. Since its move in August it has provided more than 250 bags of groceries per day.

To help meet needs during the upcoming holiday season, Joseph and the youth are distributing door hangers this month; and envelopes will be available at church.

The Pantry’s 2023 Advent Calendar could be a fun way to involve children and families by collecting one essential grocery item each day during Advent and then providing the items to the Pantry.

 

QUICK LINKS

GE COV Weekly Newsletter

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


THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

Sunday Sermon

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Sunday Music: “Goodness of God” “Be Thou My Vision” “Jesus at the Center “How Great is our God” “Come we that love the Lord”


                                                                                                               


FEATURED UPDATES

 

Lucia Leaders needed!

The Holidays are just around the corner as well as our holiday celebration of Lucia on December 10th. We are looking for leaders to help navigate and organize the event. If you feel lead to help organize the event, please contact Pastor Jeff or Pastor Dawn.

jeff.root@gecovenant.org or dawn.lauber@gecovenant.org

 

operation: shoe box

Shoe boxes with you gift is due on November 19th. Labels and information will be provided by the CM bulletins. Question? Please contact Susan Cornett at susan.Cornett@gecovenant.org

“Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.”

-Psalm 127:3

 
 

this week in Adult Sunday School

Join us for Adult Sunday School in November:

Pastor Dawn offers a study on “The Beloved Community”, an invitation to learn more about becoming ambassadors of reconciliation. God is reconciling all things to Himself through Jesus Christ, and He has called His disciples to a ministry of reconciliation. (Gym)

Pastor Jeff leads the discussion “Continuing the Conversation” focusing on Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians (Chapel)

Local author Skye Jethani, teaches (via Right Now Media) about Life with God exploring four flawed postures in our relationship with God: Life Under God Over God, From God and For God. Then Skye offers a hopeful invitation to relationship with the God who loves us. Class facilitated by Andrea and Jon Martin (Conference room)

 
 

Membership class

This Saturday Nov. 11th, 9am-12pm in the Family Life Center

Reach out to Pastor Jeff if you are interested in joining this class:

Jeff.root@gecovenant.org

 
 

women’s bible studies

Our Women’s Evening Bible Study is every other Wednesday night, 6:30-8 PM (coinciding with the Midweek children’s program). We are in the book of Acts. Pastor Dawn will upload a video after each lesson, so you can watch if you miss it. Upcoming dates:Nov. 8th, 29th, and Dec. 13th.

Questions? Please email Pastor Dawn Lauber at dawn.lauber@gecovenant.org Midweek Women's Bible Study Registration

Join our Zoom Bible Studies from wherever you are!

  • Tuesdays, 9:30-11am: Hebrews starting in October

  • Saturdays, 8-9:30am: preview of Bible text for each Sunday’s sermon

Zoom link. (password if needed: Welcome!)

Questions: Fern Williams (630-945-2725; billnfern711@gmail.com) or Wendy Miller (wendy@darrenandwendy.com; 630-596-6487).

 
 

Men’s Bible Study

“Fight the Good Fight of Faith” Men join Pastor Jeff in studying Paul’s letter to 1st Timothy every other Wednesday opposite of the Women’s Bible Study 6:30-8:30pm. Upcoming dates: Nov. 15th and Dec. 6th and 20th.

 
 

Windsor Lunch

November Windsor Lunch with the Pastors is November 30th at 11:30am in the Bistro. Bring your own lunch. No lunch on November 23rd (Thanksgiving).

 
 

CHURCH PRAYER MEETING!

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

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

Zoom ID: 859 848 614

Password: geecc

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

 
 

MISSIONS FOCUS

Let us keep our missions partners—local and global personnel and service agencies—in prayer. Updates on their activities, occasionally mentioned here, are highlighted in their newsletters, some websites, and our missions display case. Contact Darren Miller via missions@gecovenant.org to be added to the newsletter distribution list and Diane Brown for the GE COV Prayer Letter.

 

QUICK LINKS

GE COV Weekly Newsletter

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


THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

Sunday Sermon

1 Thess. 4:13-18   

Sunday Music
“10,000 reasons, and Oh Christ the Solid Rock, Stand/Living Hope and It is well with my Soul”                                                                                                                  


FEATURED UPDATES

 
 

Operation: Shoebox

“Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.”

-Psalm 127:3

 
 

Bundle up!

The new boiler will be installed next Friday. However, the sanctuary will still be very cold this Sunday. Please dress warmly for Sunday’s service.

 
 

Missions Lunch!

Please join us this Sunday after Sunday school in the Family Life Center. The missions team will be hosting a lunch to hear from one of our missionaries!

 
 

this week in Adult Sunday School

Join us for Adult Sunday School in November:

The Beloved Community (Family Life Center) Continuing the conversation (Chapel) and Skye Jethani on Right now Media (Conference room).

 
 

Makerspace

Reserve your spot to come slow down and learn the old art of felting of wool.  We will be making a felted bookmark.  Let's be makers not takers as we pray thanksgiving with our hands. More details and felting video; @www.themakersspace.us

RSVP to 2013themakersspace@gmail.com

 
 

Membership class

Next Saturday Nov. 11th, 9am-12pm in the Family Life Center

Reach out to Pastor Jeff if you are interested in joining this class:

Jeff.root@gecovenant.org

 
 

women’s bible studies

Our Women’s Evening Bible Study is every other Wednesday night, 6:30-8 PM (coinciding with the Midweek children’s program). We are in the book of Acts. Pastor Dawn will upload a video after each lesson, so you can watch if you miss it. Upcoming dates:Nov. 8th, 29th, and Dec. 13th.

Questions? Please email Pastor Dawn Lauber at dawn.lauber@gecovenant.org

Midweek Women's Bible Study Registration

Join our Zoom Bible Studies from wherever you are!

  • Tuesdays, 9:30-11am: Hebrews starting in October

  • Saturdays, 8-9:30am: preview of Bible text for each Sunday’s sermon

Zoom link. (password if needed: Welcome!)

Questions: Fern Williams (630-945-2725; billnfern711@gmail.com) or Wendy Miller (wendy@darrenandwendy.com; 630-596-6487).

 
 

Men’s Bible Study

“Fight the Good Fight of Faith” Men join Pastor Jeff in studying Paul’s letter to 1st Timothy every other Wednesday opposite of the Women’s Bible Study 6:30-8:30pm. Upcoming dates: Nov. 15th and Dec. 6th and 20th.

 
 

Windsor Lunch

November Windsor Lunch with the Pastors are Thursday November 9th, and November 30th at 11:30am in the Bistro. Bring your own lunch. No lunch on November 23rd (Thanksgiving).

 
 

CHURCH PRAYER MEETING!

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

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

Zoom ID: 859 848 614

Password: geecc

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

 
 

MISSIONS FOCUS

Let us keep our missions partners—local and global personnel and service agencies—in prayer. Updates on their activities, occasionally mentioned here, are highlighted in their newsletters, some websites, and our missions display case. Contact Darren Miller via missions@gecovenant.org to be added to the newsletter distribution list and Diane Brown for the GE COV Prayer Letter.

 

QUICK LINKS

GE COV Weekly Newsletter

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


THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

Sunday Sermon

Hebrews 12:1-13  All Saints Sunday                                                                                                                             


FEATURED UPDATES

 
 

Makerspace

Reserve your spot to come slow down and learn the old art of felting of wool.  We will be making a felted bookmark.  Let's be makers not takers as we pray thanksgiving with our hands.

RSVP to 2013themakersspace@gmail.com

 
 

Membership class

Led by Pastor Jeff. Saturday Nov. 11th, 9am-12pm in the Family Life Center

Reach out to Pastor Jeff if you are interested in joining this class;

Jeff.root@gecovenant.org

 
 

October is Pastor Appreciation Month!

The Pastor and Staff Relations Committee encourages you to send a note or email of affirmation to our wonderful pastors - and other staff members, too - to thank each of them for all the ways, seen and unseen, they serve our congregation. It only takes a few minutes to encourage and build up those who care for us so selflessly!

 “Then I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you knowledge and understanding”

-Jeremiah 3:15

 
 

women’s bible studies

Our Women’s Evening Bible Study are Wednesday nights, 6:30-8 PM (coinciding with the Midweek children’s program). We are in the book of Acts. Pastor Dawn will upload a video on the previous lesson, so you can watch if you missed it.

Thanks to all who have already signed up for our study!

Questions? Please email Pastor Dawn Lauber at dawn.lauber@gecovenant.org

Midweek Women's Bible Study Registration

Join our Zoom Bible Studies from wherever you are!

  • Tuesdays, 9:30-11am: Hebrews starting in October

  • Saturdays, 8-9:30am: preview of Bible text for each Sunday’s sermon

The weekly meetings are not strictly structured, and Karen Hudson serves as a good reference person in both groups. She is a Wycliffe bible translation consultant, very familiar with the bible and knows Hebrew and Greek.

Zoom link. (password if needed: Welcome!)

Questions: Fern Williams (630-945-2725; billnfern711@gmail.com) or Wendy Miller (wendy@darrenandwendy.com; 630-596-6487).

 
 

adult sunday school

No Adult Sunday School October 29th. Enjoy an extended coffee hour!

Dr. David Van Dyke (Wheaton College Marriage & Family Therapy Program Director and Professor) and Tara Van Dyke (With U Birth and Parenting, Certified Birth Doula) will lead a Sunday School class on Marriage, the first of a three-part series on relationships: family (December3) , and friendships (December 10).

Sunday school for Jr. and Hi-League meets every Sunday in the Student Ministries room.

Windsor Lunch with the Pastors - This Thursday, October 26th 11:30am in the Bistro. Bring your own lunch.

 
 

CHURCH PRAYER MEETING!

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

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

Zoom ID: 859 848 614

Password: geecc

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

 
 

MISSIONS FOCUS

A Partner Celebrates 50 Years of Service
Repeat Boutique—a ministry providing clothing and household goods to refugees, low-income families, and Christian workers, celebrated 50th years of service this month. Members of our church have been active in the organization through the years; some currently volunteer there. Learn more here.

 

QUICK LINKS

GE COV Weekly Newsletter

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


THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

Sunday Sermon

1 Thessalonians 4:1-12                                                                                                                     


FEATURED UPDATES

 
 

October is Pastor Appreciation Month!

The Pastor and Staff Relations Committee encourages you to send a note or email of affirmation to our wonderful pastors - and other staff members, too - to thank each of them for all the ways, seen and unseen, they serve our congregation. It only takes a few minutes to encourage and build up those who care for us so selflessly!

 “Then I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you knowledge and understanding”

-Jeremiah 3:15

 
 

women’s bible studies

Our Women’s Evening Bible Study are Wednesday nights, 6:30-8 PM (coinciding with the Midweek children’s program). We are in the book of Acts. Pastor Dawn will upload a video on the previous lesson, so you can watch if you missed it.

Thanks to all who have already signed up for our study!

Questions? Please email Pastor Dawn Lauber at dawn.lauber@gecovenant.org

Midweek Women's Bible Study Registration

Join our Zoom Bible Studies from wherever you are!

  • Tuesdays, 9:30-11am: Hebrews starting in October

  • Saturdays, 8-9:30am: preview of Bible text for each Sunday’s sermon

The weekly meetings are not strictly structured, and Karen Hudson serves as a good reference person in both groups. She is a Wycliffe bible translation consultant, very familiar with the bible and knows Hebrew and Greek.

Zoom link. (password if needed: Welcome!)

Questions: Fern Williams (630-945-2725; billnfern711@gmail.com) or Wendy Miller (wendy@darrenandwendy.com; 630-596-6487).

 
 

adult sunday school

Dr. David Van Dyke (Wheaton College Marriage & Family Therapy Program Director and Professor) and Tara Van Dyke (With U Birth and Parenting, Certified Birth Doula) will lead a Sunday School class on Marriage, the first of a three-part series on relationships: marriage (October 22), family (December3) , and friendships (December 10).

Sunday school for Jr. and High League meets every Sunday in the Student Ministries room.

Windsor Lunch with the Pastors - October 26th 11:30am in the Bistro. Bring your own lunch.

 
 

trunk-oR-treat!

Trunk-or-treat is Next Wednesday, October 25th! Use the QR code above or the link below to sign up to host a trunk!

https://form.jotform.com/232404630072141

 
 

CHURCH PRAYER MEETING!

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

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

Zoom ID: 859 848 614

Password: geecc

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

 
 

MISSIONS FOCUS

A Partner Celebrates 50 Years of Service
Repeat Boutique—a ministry providing clothing and household goods to refugees, low-income families, and Christian workers, celebrated 50th years of service this month. Members of our church have been active in the organization through the years; some currently volunteer there. Learn more here.

 

QUICK LINKS