GE COV Weekly Newsletter 8/8/24

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

Scripture: 2 CORINTHIANS 3:4-18

Music:

This is Amazing Grace - Worthy

I Surrender All - Living Hope

Amazing Grace

Summer Sermon Series

What Difference does the Holy Spirit Make

In the Life of a Believer

In the Life of the Church

Dear Church,

I love glow-in-the-dark stuff! T-shirts, water bottles, stickers, etc. I think it is crazy technology! The more something sits under the light, the brighter (and longer) it will glow when it enters the darkness! As we continue our summer sermon series on the Holy Spirit, we will be in the second letter of Corinthians, chapter 3, verse 4-18, where Paul talks about the spirit’s work in us to make us more reflective of God’s glory as we look more and more like our savior, Jesus! Kind of like glow-in-the-dark stuff… pretty cool. I can’t wait to worship with you on Sunday!

Peace,

Pastor Jeff

Image courtesy of the Lausanne Movement.

Prayer Request Miscommunication

Dear Congregation,

We apologize for the recent miscommunication regarding prayer requests. The correct email for sending prayer requests is prayer@gecovenant.org. If you have any prayer requests, please send them to this email.

Peace of Christ,

The GEECC Team

Herrick Lake Fishing: August 8

Before the Fire Pit tonight, Student Ministries will be going fishing at Herrick Lake from 6pm-6:45pm.

Contact Joseph Sawyer if your students are interested.

Fire pits: August 8

Our next Student Ministries Fire Pit will be at the Home of Rob and Vicky Martin, August 8 at 7pm. See Joseph Sawyer for directions.

BackPack Blessing: August 11

During the service next Sunday, August 11th, we will have our annual back to school backpack blessing.

If you are headed back to school (teachers included), we invite you to bring your backpacks as we pray for you and the coming school year.

Student Ministries Shane’s Deli: August 11

Student Ministries will be celebrating students who are graduating from 5th grade and moving to 6th grade by going to Shane's Deli after church on August 11th!

Windsor Lunch: August 22

The next Windsor Lunch will be August 22 at 11:30am. Meet at the Bistro and bring your own lunch.

We hope to see you there!

Financial Secretary Message

Second-quarter donation receipts have been mailed to all members and donors. If you have any questions or did not receive a statement, please contact Financial Secretary Wendy Miller (giving@gecovenant.org or 630-596-6487).

Also, if you would like a box of numbered donation envelopes for giving via checks or cash, please contact Wendy.

Front Door Ministry

If you are interested in helping out at church, below are some exciting new and existing hospitality roles:

Usher, Coffee Host, Door Greeter, and Connector.

Click the link to sign up!

Thursday Evening Book Club

On Thursdays the Justice group will be studying material from World Relief called 

DISCOVERING AND LIVING GOD’S HEART FOR IMMIGRANTS: A GUIDE TO WELCOMING THE STRANGER

This guide is intended to help you learn more about a very complex and controversial topic, one that tends to evoke passion and sometimes disagreement."

 Anyone who would like to receive the pdf or printed file of the guide and/or join the Zoom discussions Thursdays 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. should contact Mary or Scott Crickmore. 

The next book will be Everything Sad is Untrue: Daniel Nayeri’s memoir as a Christian refugee from Iran growing up in Oklahoma. More details to follow.

Church Prayer Meeting

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

ATTENTION: There will not be a Zoom prayer meeting from June through August.

You can send a prayer request to Jayne Bischoff (jaynebischoff@gmail.com) who will forward all requests to the Prayer Partners.

Please mark if a request is confidential.

Thank you, have a blessed Summer! Jayne Bischoff

“So I say to you, Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.  For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.”  Luke 11:9-10

Missions Focus

District Children's Camps in Zimbabwe

Our missions partner in Zimbabwe—Tarcisio Magurupira, with Firm Foundation, is training leaders for the church-district children’s camps that will take place this month. He is preparing some 200 adults for these especially important long-lasting opportunities for an amazing number of children.

Contact Jay Carstenbrock at jay.carstenbrock@comcast.net for more information.

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GE COV Weekly Newsletter 8/1/24

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

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Music:

Come Thou Fount - Our Salvation is Bound up Together

We are One in the Spirit - How Deep the Father’s Love for Us

Build Your Kingdom Here - There is a Redeemer

Summer Sermon Series

What Difference does the Holy Spirit Make

In the Life of a Believer

In the Life of the Church

Dear Church

Have you ever listened to Beethoven’s 9th symphony? It is truly beautiful. This Sunday as we listen to the Word of God and continue our sermon series on the Holy Spirit, we will turn to 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, where Paul describes the church as individuals joined together to use their gifts to glorify God and build His kingdom. You have gifts that God has given you to use for his glory! Not only that, as we all exercise our God given gifts together, we are like an orchestra performing a wonderful symphony! I can’t wait to worship with you. See you Sunday!

- Pastor Jeff

Image courtesy of the Lausanne Movement.

Central Conference Church Chair Training:

August 3

Dear Congregation,

For anyone who signed up for the Central Conference Church Chair Training, it will be this Saturday, August 3, from 8:30am - 5pm.

Attention: Office Closed August 7

Dear Congregation,

Due to our Ministry Staff Planning Meeting, the office will be closed this upcoming Wednesday, July 7.

FINAL All Church Summer BBQ: August 7

Our final All Church Summer BBQ will be August 7, from 5-7pm at Pastor Jeff’s home.

Bring your meat to grill, a side dish to share, and enjoy the summer evening together!

Windsor Lunch: August 8

The next Windsor Lunch will be August 8 at 11:30am. Meet at the Bistro and bring your own lunch.

We hope to see you there!

Fire pits: August 8

For the months of July and August we will have Fire Pits every other Thursday at various locations.

Our next Student Ministries Fire Pit will be at the Home of Rob and Vicky Martin, August 8 at 7pm. See Joseph Sawyer for directions

Financial Secretary Message

Second-quarter donation receipts have been mailed to all members and donors. If you have any questions or did not receive a statement, please contact Financial Secretary Wendy Miller (giving@gecovenant.org or 630-596-6487).

Also, if you would like a box of numbered donation envelopes for giving via checks or cash, please contact Wendy.

Front Door Ministry

If you are interested in helping out at church, below are some exciting new and existing hospitality roles:

Usher, Coffee Host, Door Greeter, and Connector.

Click the link to sign up!

Worship Arts News

Thank you to all who have submitted artwork for our Holy Spirit sermon series this Summer. All are still invited to share their artistic gifts for our alcove.

Thursday Evening Book Club

On Thursdays the Justice group will be studying material from World Relief called 

DISCOVERING AND LIVING GOD’S HEART FOR IMMIGRANTS: A GUIDE TO WELCOMING THE STRANGER

This guide is intended to help you learn more about a very complex and controversial topic, one that tends to evoke passion and sometimes disagreement."

 Anyone who would like to receive the pdf or printed file of the guide and/or join the Zoom discussions Thursdays 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. should contact Mary or Scott Crickmore. 

The next book will be Everything Sad is Untrue: Daniel Nayeri’s memoir as a Christian refugee from Iran growing up in Oklahoma. More details to follow.

Church Prayer Meeting

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

ATTENTION: There will not be a Zoom prayer meeting from June through August.

You can send a prayer request to Jayne Bischoff (jaynebischoff@gmail.com) who will forward all requests to the Prayer Partners

Please mark if a request is confidential.

Thank you, have a blessed Summer! Jayne Bischoff

“So I say to you, Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.  For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.”  Luke 11:9-10

Missions Focus: Zimbabwe District Children Camps

District Children's Camps are happening in Zimbabwe this month!

Praise God, the church in Zimbabwe is growing! The number of church districts has expanded from 10 to 15. Each district has 10 to 12 churches. Unfortunately, children’s ministries are not a priority in much of Africa. Thus, the annual district children’s camps provide an important opportunity for them, particularly for those in rural areas, to be introduced to Jesus and be discipled. Through the work of our missions partner--Tarcisio Magurupira, with Firm Foundation--district leaders are trained, materials are provided for the camps, and scholarships are made available to those who could not otherwise attend camp. The district leaders are also equipped to continue to disciple the children through Sunday school back at their local churches. Please pray that children’s hearts will be touched, leaders will be fully resourced and strengthened, and all financial needs met.

For more information, contact Jay Carstenbrock (jay.carstenbrock@comcast.net).

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GE COV Weekly Newsletter 7/26/24

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

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8

Music:

All Creatures of Our God and King - His Mercy is More

Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me - The Stand - In Christ Alone

Summer Sermon Series

What Difference does the Holy Spirit Make

In the Life of a Believer

In the Life of the Church

Dear Church,

This Sunday, we will continue our sermon series on the Holy Spirit. We will be in Titus, chapter 3, where Paul encourages Titus by reminding him the Holy Spirit has renewed us, God's loving kindness has appeared in Jesus Christ, and we have been saved! We are a totally different person than we once were and have the hope of eternal life! All of this should cause us to eagerly seek to do good in every situation. See you on Sunday. 

- Pastor Jeff

Image courtesy of the Lausanne Movement.

COngregational Meeting: July 28

Our Congregational Meeting will be on Sunday, July 28 immediately after the service in the sanctuary.

Young Adult Supper Club: July 29

All young adults are invited to our next Supper Club at the home of Tim and Judy Bard this Monday, July 29 at 6:30pm.

Any in our congregation who are interested in supporting this ministry with food or hosting, please see Pastor Dawn.

All Church Summer BBQ: July 31

Our next All Church Summer BBQ will be July 31, 5-7pm at Pastor Jeff’s home.

Bring your meat to grill, a side dish to share, and enjoy the summer evening together!

Central Conference Church Chair Training

Dear Congregation,

This is an intensive one-day training for church chairs, vice chairs, and anyone planning to take on one of these responsibilities in the near future. The training is intended to provide a strong foundation for lay leaders who fulfill one of these key roles on their leadership team, council, or board. The training event will take place on Saturday, August 3, 8:30am - 5pm.

Register Now: Church Chair Training

Windsor Lunch: August 8

The next Windsor Lunch will be August 8 at 11:30am. Meet at the Bistro and bring your own lunch.

We hope to see you there!

Fire pits: August 8

For the months of July and August we will have Fire Pits every other Thursday at various locations.

Our next Student Ministries Fire Pit will be at the Home of Rob and Vicky Martin, August 8 at 7pm. See Joseph Sawyer for directions

The Ark Preschool: Staff Opening

We ask our Glen Ellyn Evangelical Covenant Church members for your prayers as we begin the search for a new teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.  If you or anyone you may know have an interest in this ministry and would like to find out more about this part-time position, please contact Holly Pelsor at 630-858-7755 or by email:  holly.pelsor@gecovenant.org ASAP. 

Thank you for your prayers and continued support for The Ark Preschool.

The Ark Preschool: Students

The Ark Preschool is gearing up for the 2024-2025 school year. We still have a few spaces available!

If you have family, friends, or neighbors with preschool age children who are seeking a Christian preschool education, please have them call The Ark Office (630-858-7755) or email Holly Pelsor (holly.pelsor@gecovenant.org) for registration information.

Thank you for your prayers and support of The Ark Preschool. May God's grace and peace be with you.

Front Door Ministry

If you are interested in helping out at church, below are some exciting new and existing hospitality roles:

Usher, Coffee Host, Door Greeter, and Connector.

Click the link to sign up!

Worship Arts News

Thank you to all who have submitted artwork for our Holy Spirit sermon series this Summer. All are still invited to share their artistic gifts for our alcove.

Thursday Evening Book Club

On Thursdays the Justice group will be studying material from World Relief called 

DISCOVERING AND LIVING GOD’S HEART FOR IMMIGRANTS: A GUIDE TO WELCOMING THE STRANGER

This guide is intended to help you learn more about a very complex and controversial topic, one that tends to evoke passion and sometimes disagreement."

 Anyone who would like to receive the pdf or printed file of the guide and/or join the Zoom discussions Thursdays 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. should contact Mary or Scott Crickmore. 

The next book will be Everything Sad is Untrue: Daniel Nayeri’s memoir as a Christian refugee from Iran growing up in Oklahoma. More details to follow.

Church Prayer Meeting

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

ATTENTION: There will not be a Zoom prayer meeting from June through August.

You can send a prayer request to Jayne Bischoff (jaynebischoff@gmail.com) who will forward all requests to the Prayer Partners

Please mark if a request is confidential.

Thank you, have a blessed Summer! Jayne Bischoff

“So I say to you, Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.  For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.”  Luke 11:9-10

Missions Focus: Julius Coomson

Upcoming Partner Visit

During our worship service on Sunday, July 28, we will have a chance to visit with Julius Coomson, who leads Makers of Disciple Makers in Ghana. This flourishing ministry includes discipleship training of students at the University of Ghana, Accra campus, and evangelistic outreach to senior high school students. Julius also is a pastor and preacher at Legon Interdenominational Church in Ghana. He will share an update on his and Ivanna’s ministry and will be available immediately afterwards for a time of Q&A that morning.

Then on Tuesday evening, July 30, at 7:00 pm, Lisa and Eric Fowler will host a time to greet Julius at their home and learn more about the family’s ministry. The Fowler’s address is 107 White Oak Drive, in Wheaton.

We met Julius when he was a graduate student at Wheaton College and came to know him while he worshipped with us at Glen Ellyn Covenant Church before returning to Ghana. We have been a ministry partner since 2020.

- Rosie Gardner

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GE COV Weekly Newsletter 7/18/24

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

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19

Music:

King of My Heart - Trust and Obey

Holy Spirit - Build My Life

A Mighty Fortress is Our God

Summer Sermon Series

What Difference does the Holy Spirit Make

In the Life of a Believer

In the Life of the Church

Dear Church,

I am so excited to be back from sabbatical and excited to dive into the Word of God with you this Sunday. I am also so thankful for Pastor Dawn’s leadership and gifts as she took the reins in my absence.

This Sunday, we will continue our sermon series on the Holy Spirit. We will turn to the book of Hebrews, chapter 3, where the author reiterates how the Holy Spirit has spoken through scripture and the importance of responding to the Holy Spirit’s prodding through trust and obedience! I look forward to being together.

See you on Sunday. Pastor Jeff

Image courtesy of the Lausanne Movement.

COngregational Meeting: July 28

Our Congregational Meeting will be on Sunday, July 28 immediately after the service in the sanctuary.

Central Conference Church Chair Training

Dear Congregation,

This is an intensive one-day training for church chairs, vice chairs, and anyone planning to take on one of these responsibilities in the near future. The training is intended to provide a strong foundation for lay leaders who fulfill one of these key roles on their leadership team, council, or board. The training event will take place on Saturday, August 3, 8:30am - 5pm.

Register Now: Church Chair Training

All Church Summer BBQ: July 24

Our next All Church Summer BBQ will be July 24, 5-7pm at Pastor Jeff’s home.

Bring your meat to grill, a side dish to share, and enjoy the summer evening together!

Windsor Lunch: July 25

The next Windsor Lunch will be July 25 at 11:30. Meet at the Bistro and bring your own lunch.

We hope to see you there.

Fire pits: July 25

For the months of July and August we will have Fire Pits every other Thursday at various locations.

Our next Student Ministries Fire Pit will be at the Home of Jon and Andrea Martin, July 25 at 7pm. See Joseph Sawyer for directions

The Ark Preschool: Staff Opening

We ask our Glen Ellyn Evangelical Covenant Church members for your prayers as we begin the search for a new teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.  If you or anyone you may know have an interest in this ministry and would like to find out more about this part-time position, please contact Holly Pelsor at 630-858-7755 or by email:  holly.pelsor@gecovenant.org by July 15. 

Thank you for your prayers and continued support for The Ark Preschool.

The Ark Preschool: Students

The Ark Preschool is gearing up for the 2024-2025 school year. We still have a few spaces available!

If you have family, friends, or neighbors with preschool age children who are seeking a Christian preschool education, please have them call The Ark Office (630-858-7755) or email Holly Pelsor (holly.pelsor@gecovenant.org) for registration information.

Thank you for your prayers and support of The Ark Preschool. May God's grace and peace be with you.

Front Door Ministry

If you are interested in helping out at church, below are some exciting new and existing hospitality roles:

Usher, Coffee Host, Door Greeter, and Connector.

Click the link to sign up!

Worship Arts News

Thank you to all who have submitted artwork for our Holy Spirit sermon series this Summer. All are still invited to share their artistic gifts for our alcove.

Thursday Evening Book Club

On Thursdays the Justice group will be studying material from World Relief called 

DISCOVERING AND LIVING GOD’S HEART FOR IMMIGRANTS: A GUIDE TO WELCOMING THE STRANGER

This guide is intended to help you learn more about a very complex and controversial topic, one that tends to evoke passion and sometimes disagreement."

 Anyone who would like to receive the pdf or printed file of the guide and/or join the Zoom discussions Thursdays 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. should contact Mary or Scott Crickmore. 

The next book will be Everything Sad is Untrue: Daniel Nayeri’s memoir as a Christian refugee from Iran growing up in Oklahoma. More details to follow.

Church Prayer Meeting

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

ATTENTION: There will not be a Zoom prayer meeting from June through August.

You can send a prayer request to Jayne Bischoff (jaynebischoff@gmail.com) who will forward all requests to the Prayer Partners

Please mark if a request is confidential.

Thank you, have a blessed Summer! Jayne Bischoff

“So I say to you, Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.  For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.”  Luke 11:9-10

UNITE 2024

If you would like to follow along to the last few days of Unite 2024 you can follow the Central Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church on Facebook or Instagram.

Missions Focus: Julius Coomson

Upcoming Partner Visit

During our worship service on Sunday, July 28, we will have a chance to visit with Julius Coomson, who leads Makers of Disciple Makers in Ghana. This flourishing ministry includes discipleship training of students at the University of Ghana, Accra campus, and evangelistic outreach to senior high school students. Julius also is a pastor and preacher at Legon Interdenominational Church in Ghana. He will share an update on his and Ivanna’s ministry and will be available immediately afterwards for a time of Q&A that morning.

Then on Tuesday evening, July 30, at 7:00 pm, Lisa and Eric Fowler will host a time to greet Julius at their home and learn more about the family’s ministry. The Fowler’s address is 107 White Oak Drive, in Wheaton.

We met Julius when he was a graduate student at Wheaton College and came to know him while he worshipped with us at Glen Ellyn Covenant Church before returning to Ghana. We have been a ministry partner since 2020.

- Rosie Gardner

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GE COV Weekly Newsletter 7/10/24

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

Scripture: Revelation 1-3

Music:

He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands - Revelation Song

Holy, Holy, Holy - We Will Feast in the House of Zion

How Great is Our God - There is a Redeemer

Summer Sermon Series

What Difference does the Holy Spirit Make

In the Life of a Believer

In the Life of the Church

Dear Church,

We continue in our sermon series on the Holy Spirit. Acts. John’s gospel. Paul’s epistles. Quite a journey!

We now find ourselves in the book of Revelation. If able, I would love for you to read the first thee chapters and the letters to the seven churches before next Sunday. “Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches!”

Join us for worship this Sunday as we welcome back Pastor Jeff, Jori, and their family.

The Lord be with you! Pastor Dawn

Image courtesy of the Lausanne Movement.

Windsor Lunch: July 11

The next Windsor Lunch will be July 11 at 11:30. Meet at the Bistro and bring your own lunch.

Fire pits: July 11

For the months of July and August we will have Fire Pits every other Thursday at various locations.

Our next Student Ministries Fire Pit will be at the Lewis Family Home tomorrow, July 11 at 7pm. Their address is 604 Cadillac Dr. in Wheaton.

UNITE 2024: July 15-19

All students attending Unite will leave this Monday, July 15.

Thank you all so much for your donations and support! We ask for safe travels and that these students feel the presence of the Holy Spirit.

Parents of Unite attendees: Joseph Sawyer will send out more information in a separate email.

The Ark Preschool: Kilwins Event July 16

Mark your calendars! On July 16, 12-4pm there will be a Family Day Event for the Ark Preschool.

All Church Summer BBQ: July 17

Our next All Church Summer BBQ will be July 17, 5-7pm at Pastor Jeff’s home.

Bring you meat to grill, a side dish to share, and enjoy the summer evening together!

The Ark Preschool: Staff Opening

We ask our Glen Ellyn Evangelical Covenant Church members for your prayers as we begin the search for a new teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.  If you or anyone you may know have an interest in this ministry and would like to find out more about this part-time position, please contact Holly Pelsor at 630-858-7755 or by email:  holly.pelsor@gecovenant.org by July 15. 

Thank you for your prayers and continued support for The Ark Preschool.

The Ark Preschool: Students

The Ark Preschool is gearing up for the 2024-2025 school year. We still have a few spaces available!

If you have family, friends, or neighbors with preschool age children who are seeking a Christian preschool education, please have them call The Ark Office (630-858-7755) or email Holly Pelsor (holly.pelsor@gecovenant.org) for registration information.

Thank you for your prayers and support of The Ark Preschool. May God's grace and peace be with you.

Front Door Ministry

We would like to give a big thank you to all who signed up for our Front Door Ministry during the month of June and to all who have filled our spots for July. This ministry is essential to the hospitality of our church and we saw a large number of you volunteer.

Click the link to sign up!

Worship Arts News

Thank you to all who have submitted artwork for our Holy Spirit sermon series this Summer. All are still invited to share their artistic gifts for our alcove.

Thursday Evening Book Club

On Thursdays the Justice group will be studying material from World Relief called 

DISCOVERING AND LIVING GOD’S HEART FOR IMMIGRANTS: A GUIDE TO WELCOMING THE STRANGER

This guide is intended to help you learn more about a very complex and controversial topic, one that tends to evoke passion and sometimes disagreement."

 Anyone who would like to receive the pdf or printed file of the guide and/or join the Zoom discussions Thursdays 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. should contact Mary or Scott Crickmore. 

The next book will be Everything Sad is Untrue: Daniel Nayeri’s memoir as a Christian refugee from Iran growing up in Oklahoma. More details to follow.

Church Prayer Meeting

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

ATTENTION: There will not be a Zoom prayer meeting from June through August.

You can send a prayer request to Jayne Bischoff (jaynebischoff@gmail.com) who will forward all requests to the Prayer Partners

Please mark if a request is confidential.

Thank you, have a blessed Summer! Jayne Bischoff

“So I say to you, Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.  For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.”  Luke 11:9-10

EXODUS WORLD SERVICE

The whole month of June is recognized as a time to honor and pray for refugees which we did in our June 16 service. Women’s Ministries donated items for a “Welcome to America” pack that was delivered to a family in May.

If you would like more ways to get involved with Exodus World service, follow this link here.

Information is also located on our bulletin boards around church. See Pastor Dawn for more details.

Missions Focus: Julius Coomson

Upcoming Partner Visit

During our worship service on Sunday, July 28, we will have a chance to visit with Julius Coomson, who leads Makers of Disciple Makers in Ghana. This flourishing ministry includes discipleship training of students at the University of Ghana, Accra campus, and evangelistic outreach to senior high school students. Julius also is a pastor and preacher at Legon Interdenominational Church in Ghana. He will share an update on his and Ivanna’s ministry and will be available immediately afterwards for a time of Q&A that morning.

Then on Tuesday evening, July 30, at 7:00 pm, Lisa and Eric Fowler will host a time to greet Julius at their home and learn more about the family’s ministry. The Fowler’s address is 107 White Oak Drive, in Wheaton.

We met Julius when he was a graduate student at Wheaton College and came to know him while he worshipped with us at Glen Ellyn Covenant Church before returning to Ghana. We have been a ministry partner since 2020.

- Rosie Gardner

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GE COV Weekly Newsletter 6/25/24

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

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13

Music:

Praise to the Lord the Almighty - And They’ll Know We Are Christians

This I Believe - Do It Again

The Church’s One Foundation

Summer Sermon Series

What Difference does the Holy Spirit Make

In the Life of a Believer

In the Life of the Church

Dear Church,

We continue in our sermon series on the Holy Spirit: Ephesians 4 this Sunday, and Romans 8 for July 7. I am thankful to have Will Bennink in our pulpit this week preaching on the unity and maturity of the Church from Ephesians 4. On July 7, I will preach from Romans 8:16-28 and how the Holy Spirit intercedes for us, especially in our lowest days of life when we do not have the strength to even form the words of a prayer.

Hope you can join us for worship this Sunday!

The Lord be with you! Pastor Dawn 

ATTENTION: OFFICE CLOSED July 4 and 5

The Office will be closed on July 4 and 5.

Because of this, there will be no Newsletter or Prayer Letter sent out next week.

I hope you all have a blessed week.

EXODUS WORLD SERVICE

The whole month of June is recognized as a time to honor and pray for refugees which we did in our June 16 service. Women’s Ministries donated items for a “Welcome to America” pack that was delivered to a family in May.

If you would like more ways to get involved with Exodus World service, follow this link here.

Information is also located on our bulletin boards around church. See Pastor Dawn for more details.

All Church Summer BBQ: June 26

Our third All Church Summer BBQ will be June 26, 5-7pm at Covenant Living at Windsor Park.

You can find Visitor Parking in the lot on the NW corner of the campus. The Lakeside Terrace is the NE corner and an easy walk.

We will have Summer BBQ’s every Wednesday until July 10th (excluding July 3rd).

Click the link to sign up!

Fire pits: June 27

For the months of June, July, and August we will have Fire Pits every other Thursday at various locations.

Our next Student Ministries Fire Pit will be at the Linhardt Family Home on June 27 at 7pm. See Joseph Sawyer for directions.

We still have one available slot! Click the link to sign up!

Windsor Lunch: July 11

There will be no Windsor Lunch on Thursday June 26 because Pastor Dawn is at the Annual Meeting. The next Windsor Lunch will be July 11 at 11:30. Meet at the Bistro and bring your own lunch.

The Ark Preschool: Staff Opening

We ask our Glen Ellyn Evangelical Covenant Church members for your prayers as we begin the search for a new teacher for the 2024-2025 school year.  If you or anyone you may know have an interest in this ministry and would like to find out more about this part-time position, please contact Holly Pelsor at 630-858-7755 or by email:  holly.pelsor@gecovenant.org by July 15th. 

Thank you for your prayers and continued support for The Ark Preschool.

The Ark Preschool: Students

The Ark Preschool is gearing up for the 2024-2025 school year. We still have a few spaces available!

If you have family, friends, or neighbors with preschool age children who are seeking a Christian preschool education, please have them call The Ark Office (630-858-7755) or email Holly Pelsor (holly.pelsor@gecovenant.org) for registration information.

Thank you for your prayers and support of The Ark Preschool. May God's grace and peace be with you.

The Ark Preschool: Kilwins Event July 16

Mark your calendars! On July 16th, 12-4pm there will be a Family Day Event for the Ark Preschool.

Front Door Ministry

ATTENTION: We have many openings available for our Front Door Ministry during the months of June and July. This ministry is essential to the hospitality of our church. We hope you will consider joining. We need you!

Click the link to sign up!

Worship Arts News

Thank you to all who have submitted artwork for our Holy Spirit sermon series this Summer. All are still invited to share their artistic gifts for our alcove.

Thursday Evening Book Club

On Thursdays the Justice group will be studying material from World Relief called 

DISCOVERING AND LIVING GOD’S HEART FOR IMMIGRANTS: A GUIDE TO WELCOMING THE STRANGER

This guide is intended to help you learn more about a very complex and controversial topic, one that tends to evoke passion and sometimes disagreement."

 Anyone who would like to receive the pdf or printed file of the guide and/or join the Zoom discussions Thursdays 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. should contact Mary or Scott Crickmore. 

The next book will be Everything Sad is Untrue: Daniel Nayeri’s memoir as a Christian refugee from Iran growing up in Oklahoma. More details to follow.

Church Prayer Meeting

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

ATTENTION: There will not be a Zoom prayer meeting from June through August.

You can send a prayer request to Jayne Bischoff (jaynebischoff@gmail.com) who will forward all requests to the Prayer Partners

Please mark if a request is confidential.

Thank you, have a blessed Summer! Jayne Bischoff

“So I say to you, Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.  For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.”  Luke 11:9-10

Missions Focus: Repeat Boutique

Repeat Boutique Need

This local partner is experiencing tremendously increased demand and as a result is in great need of more clothing and household items as well as additional volunteers. A non-denominational Christian, volunteer service ministry, Repeat Boutique serves neighbors in need, refugees referred by World Relief, pastors, and missions workers. Visit Repeat Boutique's website for information on how to donate and to contact the organization if interested in volunteering.

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GE COV Weekly Newsletter 6/21/24

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

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Music:

Blessed Assurance - Build Your Kingdom Here

How Great Thou Art - Give Thanks

Holy Spirit You are Welcome Here - Christ our Hope in Life and Death

Summer Sermon Series

What Difference does the Holy Spirit Make

In the Life of a Believer

In the Life of the Church

Dear Church,

We continue in our sermon series on the Holy Spirit, turning from Galatians to Ephesians (3:14-21).

Paul’s exquisite prayer asks for Christ to dwell in and among the Christians in Ephesus (and also here in Glen Ellyn!) that they would have the strength and power of the Holy Spirit to know the love of Jesus and be filled with the fullness of God.

Hope you can join us for worship this Sunday!

The Lord be with you! Pastor Dawn 

Worship Arts News

Thank you to all who have submitted artwork for our Holy Spirit sermon series this Summer. All are still invited to share their artistic gifts for our alcove.

Here is an opportunity to support one of our church artists. Kriste Sveen’s artwork will be featured at the event listed below.

Young Adult Supper Club: June 24

All young adults are invited to our next Supper Club at the home of Pastor Dawn (10 Union Cir) this Monday, June 24th at 6:30pm.

Any in our congregation who are interested in supporting this ministry with food or hosting, please see Pastor Dawn.

All Church Summer BBQ: June 26

Our third All Church Summer BBQ will be June 26, 5-7pm at Covenant Living at Windsor Park.

We will have Summer BBQ’s every Wednesday until July 10th (excluding July 3rd).

Click the link to sign up!

Fire pits: June 27

For the months of June, July, and August we will have Fire Pits every other Thursday at various locations.

Our next Student Ministries Fire Pit will be at the Linhardt Family Home on June 27 at 7pm. See Joseph Sawyer for directions.

We still have one available slot! Click the link to sign up!

Windsor Lunch: July 11

There will be no Windsor Lunch on Thursday June 26 because Pastor Dawn is at the Annual Meeting. The next Windsor Lunch will be July 11 at 11:30. Meet at the Bistro and bring your own lunch

Pasta Zin Fundraiser

The Pasta Zin Fundraiser was a big success! A big thank you to Diane Brown for the the recipe and all the organizing. Thank you to the students for making and preparing all the delicious food. We raised $2,192.39! Thank you to all who gave to Unite 2024 and Student Ministries trips!

Front Door Ministry

ATTENTION: We have many openings available for our Front Door Ministry during the months of June and July. This ministry is essential to the hospitality of our church. We hope you will consider joining. We need you!

Click the link to sign up!

The Ark Preschool

The Ark Preschool is gearing up for the 2024-2025 school year. We still have a few spaces available!

If you have family, friends, or neighbors with preschool age children who are seeking a Christian preschool education, please have them call The Ark Office (630-858-7755) or email Holly Pelsor (holly.pelsor@gecovenant.org) for registration information.

Thank you for your prayers and support of The Ark Preschool. May God's grace and peace be with you.

The Ark Preschool: Kilwins Event July 16

Mark your calendars! On July 16th, 12-4pm there will be a Family Day Event for the Ark Preschool.

Thursday Evening Book Club

On Thursdays the Justice group will be studying material from World Relief called 

DISCOVERING AND LIVING GOD’S HEART FOR IMMIGRANTS: A GUIDE TO WELCOMING THE STRANGER

This guide is intended to help you learn more about a very complex and controversial topic, one that tends to evoke passion and sometimes disagreement."

 Anyone who would like to receive the pdf or printed file of the guide and/or join the Zoom discussions Thursdays 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. should contact Mary or Scott Crickmore. 

The next book will be Everything Sad is Untrue: Daniel Nayeri’s memoir as a Christian refugee from Iran growing up in Oklahoma. More details to follow.

Church Prayer Meeting

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

ATTENTION: There will not be a Zoom prayer meeting from June through August.

You can send a prayer request to Jayne Bischoff (jaynebischoff@gmail.com) who will forward all requests to the Prayer Partners

Please mark if a request is confidential.

Thank you, have a blessed Summer! Jayne Bischoff

“So I say to you, Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.  For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.”  Luke 11:9-10

Missions Focus: Repeat Boutique

Repeat Boutique Need

This local partner is experiencing tremendously increased demand and as a result is in great need of more clothing and household items as well as additional volunteers. A non-denominational Christian, volunteer service ministry, Repeat Boutique serves neighbors in need, refugees referred by World Relief, pastors, and missions workers. Visit Repeat Boutique's website for information on how to donate and to contact the organization if interested in volunteering.

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GE COV Weekly Newsletter 6/14/24

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

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Music:

O for a Thousand Tongues - Come Thou Fount

Speak O Lord - Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God

10,000 Reasons - Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me

Summer Sermon Series

What Difference does the Holy Spirit Make

IN the Life of a Believer

IN THE Life of the Church

Last week in worship, we focused on the Holy Spirit in the book of Galatians.

In Paul’s letter to the churches in Galatia, he challenges them (and us) to consider: Who do we worship? Who do we follow? To whose family do we belong?

We receive the Holy Spirit because of who we are in Christ – and who we are in Christ is free, forgiven, heirs with Jesus in the family of God, beloved children of God.

This Sunday, we remain in Galatians as we reflect on the Fruit of the Spirit and how we live by the Spirit and keep in step with the Spirit. Join us for worship in person or wherever you are this weekend.

May you know that the Lord is with you! Pastor Dawn 

A Word from the Central Conference Superintendent, Rev. Danny Martinez

Blessings to you and your church. The Lord has placed on our hearts a desire to start a movement for men in our conference. This is a part of “Moving Mission Forward” in the Central Conference this year. We will continue to work with Women, Youth and Children’s Ministries, but are striving to get our Men’s movement started.

Our first step is getting our men's leaders together and we now have our first opportunity. We are inviting all men to a screening of a new movie called "The Forge." This is a Christian movie and focuses on discipleship among young men. There is no cost for this showing, but reserving a spot is required. Please note that this initial event is not exclusively just for men, and additional guests may attend (men or women).

There are only 120 spaces available to our conference and they will go fast. We realize that location is an issue, so we will keep you posted when it is available to churches outside of Illinois. However, we encourage you to make it a point to inspire your men to rise up and be counted. 

This is a first effort to gather the men in our conference. In the fall, we will also gather to offer some training and fellowship. Thanking you in advance for your help in this matter.

Bless you, Pastor Danny

If you are interested, reach out to Pastor Dawn ASAP to reserve your spot. The event is June 18, 7PM at Regal Cantera (28250 Diehl Rd).

*Our church is also planning to gather a group for the 6:45PM showing of The Forge at Studio Movie Grill on August 22.

Student and Children’s Ministries Movie: June 18

We will have a movie showing of Inside Out 2 on June 18 at 3pm for rising 4th graders - 12th graders at the Glen Art Theater (540 Crescent Blvd).

Don’t miss out on the fun! See you at the movies!

For more information, see Joseph Sawyer or Susan Cornett.

All Church Summer BBQ: June 19

Our second All Church Summer BBQ will be June 19, 5-7pm at the home of Jon and Andrea Martin.

We will have Summer BBQ’s every Wednesday until July 10th (excluding July 3rd).

Click the link to sign up!

Fire pits: June 20

For the months of June, July, and August we will have Fire Pits every other Thursday at various locations.

Our next Student Ministries Fire Pit will be at the Casey Family Home on June 20 at 7pm. See Joseph Sawyer for directions.

We still have one available slot! Click the link to sign up!

Worship Arts Event: June 22

Dear GEECC Artists,

Thank you to all who have submitted artwork for our Holy Spirit sermon series this Summer. All are still invited to share their artistic gifts for our alcove.

Here is an opportunity to support one of our church artists. Kriste Sveen’s artwork will be featured at the event listed below.

Front Door Ministry

ATTENTION: We have many openings available for our Front Door Ministry during the months of June and July. This ministry is essential to the hospitality of our church. We hope you will consider joining. We need you!

Click the link to sign up!

The Ark Preschool

The Ark Preschool is gearing up for the 2024-2025 school year. We still have a few spaces available!

If you have family, friends, or neighbors with preschool age children who are seeking a Christian preschool education, please have them call The Ark Office (630-858-7755) or email Holly Pelsor (holly.pelsor@gecovenant.org) for registration information.

Thank you for your prayers and support of The Ark Preschool. May God's grace and peace be with you.

Thursday Evening Book Club

On Thursdays the Justice group will be studying material from World Relief called 

DISCOVERING AND LIVING GOD’S HEART FOR IMMIGRANTS: A GUIDE TO WELCOMING THE STRANGER

This guide is intended to help you learn more about a very complex and controversial topic, one that tends to evoke passion and sometimes disagreement."

 Anyone who would like to receive the pdf or printed file of the guide and/or join the Zoom discussions Thursdays 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. should contact Mary or Scott Crickmore. 

Church Prayer Meeting

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

ATTENTION: There will not be a Zoom prayer meeting from June through August.

You can send a prayer request to Jayne Bischoff (jaynebischoff@gmail.com) who will forward all requests to the Prayer Partners

Please mark if a request is confidential.

Thank you, have a blessed Summer! Jayne Bischoff

“So I say to you, Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.  For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.”  Luke 11:9-10

Mission Focus: Repeat Boutique

Repeat Boutique Need

This local partner is experiencing tremendously increased demand and as a result is in great need of more clothing and household items as well as additional volunteers. A non-denominational Christian, volunteer service ministry, Repeat Boutique serves neighbors in need, refugees referred by World Relief, pastors, and missions workers. Visit Repeat Boutique's website for information on how to donate and to contact the organization if interested in volunteering.

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GE COV Weekly Newsletter

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

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-4:7

Music:

Be Thou My Vision

Who You Say I Am (I’m a Child of God)

Good, Good Father

Cornerstone

Children of the Heavenly Father

Summer Sermon Series

What Difference does the Holy Spirit Make

IN the Life of a Believer

IN THE Life of the Church

We continue in our sermon series on the Holy Spirit. This is a topical sermon series (like last summer), so we’re moving through different places in the Bible.

We began in Acts 2 on Pentecost Sunday, when God poured out His Spirit on all believers for all time. Then we turned to John’s gospel, when Jesus met with His disciples in the upper room, for a final time before His crucifixion. Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would always be with them. The Holy Spirit would be their Advocate, Comforter, Truth-Teller, and Counselor.

For the next few weeks, we will reflect on the Holy Spirit at work in the early churches in Galatia, Ephesus, and Rome.

We hope you will join us in church! 

May you know the Lord is with you always, Pastor Dawn 

Worship Arts

Dear GEECC Artists,

Here is a new opportunity to use your gifts as artists for the visual enhancement of our congregation's worship.  As you know, Pastor Dawn has been doing a series of sermons on the Holy Spirit starting this Sunday and throughout the summer months. She has asked us as artists to contribute to the worship services by reflecting upon the selected scriptures and noticing what the Lord is showing you in your heart. If you visually try and represent this thought from the Holy Spirit, others can be blessed.  We never know if this message is for us or for someone in our congregation, we just need to be obedient to give the message.  All gifts of the Spirit become easier to discern with practice as does practice of your medium.  You have all demonstrated that you have enough of the skills to let your message be seen.  Thank you for sharing your gifts in the past, and I hope and pray that you will consider using your artistic gifts in the future of our congregation as you are led. May you have a meaningful time meditating on these Scriptures.

For more info, see Pastor Dawn or Kriste Sveen.

Front Door Ministry

ATTENTION: We have many openings available for our Front Door Ministry during the months of June and July. This ministry is essential to the hospitality of our church. We hope you will consider joining. We need you!

Click the link to sign up!

K-12 Dodgeball: June 8

We will have a Co-Ed Dodgeball Tournament on June 8 at 5pm for rising 1st graders - 12th graders.

This will be one of the many events and activities planned for this Summer at GEECC.

For more information, contact Susan Cornett (susan.cornett@gecovenant.org) or see the poster outside the sanctuary.

Bring you friends and neighbors. Let’s play some dodgeball and eat some pizza!

Click the link to sign up!

Pasta Zin Lunch Fundraiser: June 8 and 9

Calling all Jr and Sr Highers! On June 8 we are going to need a small army of chefs to help us prepare for the Pasta Zin Lunch Fundraiser.

Meet at the church at 10am. There will be donuts!

Pasta Zin Lunch Fundraiser after the service on June 9th in the Family Life Center.

Prepare for an outstanding dining experience put on by the Student Ministries Squad.

Donations go towards Unite 2024 and future student ministries mission trips.

Bring your appetites!

All Church Summer BBQ: June 12

Our first All Church Summer BBQ will be June 12, 5-7pm at the home of Drew and Melissa Elliot.

We will have Summer BBQ’s every Wednesday until July 10th (excluding July 3rd).

Click the link to sign up!

Fire pits: June 20

For the months of June, July, and August we will have Fire Pits every other Thursday at various locations.

Our next Student Ministries Fire Pit will be at the Casey Family Home on June 20 at 7pm. See Joseph Sawyer for directions.

We still have one available slot! Click the link to sign up!

The Ark Preschool

The Ark Preschool is gearing up for the 2024-2025 school year. We still have a few spaces available!

If you have family, friends, or neighbors with preschool age children who are seeking a Christian preschool education, please have them call The Ark Office (630-858-7755) or email Holly Pelsor (holly.pelsor@gecovenant.org) for registration information.

Thank you for your prayers and support of The Ark Preschool. May God's grace and peace be with you.

Thursday Evening Book Club

On Thursdays the Justice group will be studying material from World Relief called 

DISCOVERING AND LIVING GOD’S HEART FOR IMMIGRANTS: A GUIDE TO WELCOMING THE STRANGER

This guide is intended to help you learn more about a very complex and controversial topic, one that tends to evoke passion and sometimes disagreement."

 Anyone who would like to receive the pdf or printed file of the guide and/or join the Zoom discussions Thursdays 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. should contact Mary or Scott Crickmore. 

Church Prayer Meeting

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

ATTENTION: There will not be a Zoom prayer meeting from June through August.

You can send a prayer request to Jayne Bischoff (jaynebischoff@gmail.com) who will forward all requests to the Prayer Partners

Please mark if a request is confidential.

Thank you, have a blessed Summer! Jayne Bischoff

“So I say to you, Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.  For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.”  Luke 11:9-10

Mission Focus

“Impacting Lives With Clean Water Access
The importance and impact of clean water access are highlighted in the Spring newsletter of Covenant World Relief and Development (CWRD). Through the story of the work of a CWRD partner in a rugged area of Honduras, we learn how clean water can transform lives.

CWRD was the focus of our recent “Cans for Change” collection and related giving during Lent. Part of the Evangelical Covenant Church’s Serve Globally mission priority, CWRD “works through local partners around the world to reduce human suffering for the most vulnerable people and support healthy communities.”

Celebrating Multi-Cultural Chicagoland Welcome
World Relief Chicagoland recently celebrated 45 years of welcoming new neighbors into our communities. A local agency partner that we support via our General and Missions budget, World Relief Chicagoland is part of a national network within World Relief—a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to “boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church.”

Locally, WRC comes alongside refugees and other immigrants in vulnerable situations to help them rebuild their lives (World Relief Chicagoland). In partnership with the church and community support, WRC provides Immigration Legal Services, including running an Asylum Legal Clinic, Adult Education support teaching English to those who have no literacy all the way up to career-specific language courses, and an Immigrant Family Services program that spans employment and economic opportunity, refugee resettlement, case management, intensive medical case management, support with southern border arrivals and asylum seekers, children and youth support, a mental health clinic, and housing assistance. All these amazing things happen alongside 1,200+ volunteers. Learn more here.”

- Rosie Gardner at Glen Ellyn Covenant Church

- Stephanie Clark at World Relief Chicagoland

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GE COV Weekly Newsletter

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

Scripture: John 15:26-16:1-15

Music:

Holy, Holy, Holy

Come People of the Risen King

Waymaker

We Will Feast in the House of Zion

Oceans

Summer Sermon Series

What Difference does the Holy Spirit Make

IN the Life of a Believer

IN THE Life of the Church

Last week in worship, we turned to John’s gospel to reflect on God’s generous invitation of love, offered to each one of us, through Jesus Christ and in the Holy Spirit (John 14:16-26).

This Sunday, we welcome Andrew Lauber (my son) to our pulpit, preaching from John’s gospel 15-16: The Work of the Spirit of Truth. Andrew is in his third and final year of the MDiv program at North Park Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Favor, live in Chicago and attend New Community Covenant Church in Bronzeville. 

Join us for worship this Sunday! May you know the Lord is with you always, Pastor Dawn 

All Church Summer BBQ: POSTPONED

ATTENTION: Our first All Church Summer BBQ has been postponed to June 12 and will be at the home of Drew and Melissa Elliot.

We will have Summer BBQ’s every Wednesday until July 10th (excluding July 3rd).

Click the link to sign up!

Firepits: June 6

Starting on June 6, we will have Student Ministries Firepits every Thursday at 7pm.

The first Firepit will be at the Lopez Family Home. See Joseph Sawyer for directions.

Click the link to sign up!

K-12 Dodgeball: June 8

We will have Co-Ed Dodgeball on June 8 at 5pm for rising 1st graders - 12th graders.

This will be one of the many events and activities planned for this Summer at GEECC.

For more information, contact Susan Cornett (susan.cornett@gecovenant.org) or see the poster outside the sanctuary.

Bring you friends and neighbors. Let’s play some dodgeball!

Pasta Zin Lunch Fundraiser: June 9

Pasta Zin Lunch Fundraiser after the service on June 9th in the Family Life Center.

Prepare for an outstanding dining experience put on by the Student Ministries Squad.

Donations go towards Unite 2024 and future student ministries mission trips.

Bring your appetites!

The Ark Preschool

The Ark Preschool is gearing up for the 2024-2025 school year. We still have a few spaces available!

If you have family, friends, or neighbors with preschool age children who are seeking a Christian preschool education, please have them call The Ark Office (630-858-7755) or email Holly Pelsor (holly.pelsor@gecovenant.org) for registration information.

Thank you for your prayers and support of The Ark Preschool. May God's grace and peace be with you.

Front Door Ministry

If you are interested in helping out at church, below are some exciting new and existing hospitality roles:

Usher, Coffee Host, Door Greeter, and Connector.

Click the link to sign up!

Thursday Evening Book Club

On Thursdays the Justice group will be studying material from World Relief called 

DISCOVERING AND LIVING GOD’S HEART FOR IMMIGRANTS: A GUIDE TO WELCOMING THE STRANGER

This guide is intended to help you learn more about a very complex and controversial topic, one that tends to evoke passion and sometimes disagreement."

 We picked this topic because in all the current debate about immigration and the border, it was hard to understand the issues and we all wanted to become more informed. 

 Anyone who would like to receive the pdf or printed file of the guide and/or join the Zoom discussions Thursdays 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. should contact Mary or Scott Crickmore. 

Church Prayer Meeting

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

ATTENTION: There will not be a Zoom prayer meeting from June through August.

You can send a prayer request to Jayne Bischoff (jaynebischoff@gmail.com) who will forward all requests to the Prayer Partners

Please mark if a request is confidential.

Thank you, have a blessed Summer! Jayne Bischoff

“So I say to you, Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you.  For everyone who asks receives, and everyone who searches finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.”  Luke 11:9-10

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