GE COV Weekly Newsletter

READ THIS MONTH’S CONGREGATIONAL MEETING MINUTES HERE

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

SCRIPTURE: LUKE 19:1-10

SERMON SERIES:
LUKE & THE LOST AND FOUND

SUNDAY SERMON: Zacchaeus the Tax Collector

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IT’S GO TIME!

Those of you who have been around Glen Ellyn Evangelical Covenant Church for a while probably know that while the ministries of the church are rolling throughout the year, we actually give about 40% of our annual donations in the last three months of the year! 
We need $400 thousand during the 4th Quarter to meet our operating expenses for the year.  
If you believe that the Spirit has been moving powerfully in our church and you know that you have been blessed, please give.  The Lord is generous.  He calls us to be faithful.  It’s go time!

October thru December 2025
$400,000 needed

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STUDENT MINISTRIES EVENTS

Jr High/Sr High School Girls Bible Study
Stay tuned for details

Jr High/Sr High School Boys Bible Study
Each Tuesday 7pm at the Stupe

”Friendsgiving” Thursday November 20 6:30-8:30—Bring a dish to share!

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MEAL TRAIN OPPORTUNITY

Meal trains aren’t just about the food—they’re one of the best ways we can show love and care to our GE Covenant family. That’s why your GE Cov newsletter will now give a heads-up whenever it’s time to get that train rolling! If you’d like to jump in and help out Bob and Diane Brown with a meal, just click the link below:
https://mealtrain.com/3zz3gy

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Thanksfeeding THIS WEEK!
November 21-22

If you have not yet registered to participate, you may still participate in these 2 ways:
1) DONATE TO THIS VITAL ORGANIZATION
2) SET UP PRIOR TO THE EVENT & CLEAN UP AFTER THE EVENT
Please sign up at the Volunteer Station in Higher Grounds

All GEECC folks will be wearing our own “Gather, Grow, Go” tee shirts
in order to welcome and identify us to visitors! Don’t have a shirt yet? Please see the table near the church office—we have many shirts still available. Grab one today!

Like to be involved? Click here for more info
https://www.fmsc.org/volunteer-listing/?mobilepack=2511-189SC

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THE GATHERING: NOVEMBER 23

COLLEGE & YOUNG ADULT
WORSHIP & DINNER—
4th SUNDAYS at 6pm

College Students and Young Adults—join us for a night of praise and powerful worship! Come ready to sing, and celebrate the goodness of God.
All this, followed by a great meal together!
The Gathering!

Our next Gathering is November 23.
Let’s gather. Let’s worship. Let’s eat.

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EXODUS WORLD SERVICE
GROCERY CARE PACKS

Exodus World Service trains and equips volunteers to welcome and befriend refugee families. After fleeing war or persecution, refugees are working hard to build new lives. Volunteers are needed to help collect Grocery Care Packs for vulnerable families who have lost food support with no clear information about when it will resume. You, your family or a group of friends can provide urgently needed groceries and an encouraging visit accompanied by Exodus staff. Sign up here to help.

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COVENANT WORLD RELIEF & DEVELOPMENT
Celebration Gala & Film Premiere

Celebrating 80 Years | 1946–2026

Sunday, January 25, 2026
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

Join us for an evening honoring 80 years of transformation through Covenant World Relief and Development. We’ll honor the past, celebrate transformation, hear powerful stories, and envision a hopeful future together. 

Evening Schedule

5:30 PM – Doors & Art Gallery Open
6:30 PM – Dinner Served & Program Begins
8:00 PM – Documentary Film Premiere
9:00 PM – Program Concludes

Semi-formal or festive attire is recommended.

Register Here

Host a Table

Invite your friends, family, or church members to join you in the celebration. Each table seats eight people, and the host will manage the invitations within one registration.

Register Here

Become a Sponsor

We invite you to partner with us through sponsorship for this special anniversary year as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and invite our church to be part of a justice movement going forward. There are a number of sponsorship levels available, including table sponsorship.

Learn More

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 MONDAY NIGHT ZOOM PRAYER MEETINGS
AT 7PM

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.
With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.”
Eph 6:18

We’d love to have you join the Prayer Meeting via Zoom!
Contact Jayne Bishoff or the church office for the Zoom ID and Password.

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QUICK LINKS

GE COV Weekly Newsletter

READ THIS MONTH’S CONGREGATIONAL MEETING MINUTES HERE

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

SCRIPTURE: LUKE 19:1-10

SERMON SERIES:
LUKE & THE LOST AND FOUND

SUNDAY SERMON: Zacchaeus the Tax Collector

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IT’S GO TIME!

Those of you who have been around Glen Ellyn Evangelical Covenant Church for a while probably know that while the ministries of the church are rolling throughout the year, we actually give about 40% of our annual donations in the last three months of the year! 
We need $400 thousand during the 4th Quarter to meet our operating expenses for the year.  
If you believe that the Spirit has been moving powerfully in our church and you know that you have been blessed, please give.  The Lord is generous.  He calls us to be faithful.  It’s go time!

October thru December 2025
$400,000 needed

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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
PSALMS OF ASCENT
MONTH OF NOVEMBER

Join Kriste Sveen as she leads the third of 4 creative classes on the Psalms of Ascent, with her accompanying artwork and utilizing Eugene Peterson’s book,
A Long Obedience in the Same Direction.
Next sessions: Sunday November 16 and 23, at 11am in Munson Hall.

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MOMS TOGETHER
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 18

Moms Together meets every other Tuesday 9:30-11am in Higher Grounds.
Allison Borton leads a time of conversation and encouragement for moms of
preschoolers and school-aged children. Childcare is provided.

This will be our final meeting until 2026. Hope you can join us!!
Stay tuned for details on our Christmas get-together….

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CHILDRENS & STUDENT MINISTRIES
VIRTUAL SAFETY POLICY TRAINING

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 18 at 6pm

If you haven’t been able to attend the Children’s Ministry Safety Training and you are a current or future volunteer, please join us virtually for a time to train, review, and share.

If you are are unable to attend this virtual training please contact Elissa Shauer.

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STUDENT MINISTRIES EVENTS

Jr High/Sr High School Girls Bible Study
Each Tuesday 7pm at the home of Michelle Choi

Jr High/Sr High School Boys Bible Study
Each Tuesday 7pm at the Stupe

”Friendsgiving” Thursday November 20 6:30-8:30—Bring a dish to share!

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Thanksfeeding THIS WEEK!
November 21-22

If you have not yet registered to participate, you may still participate in these 2 ways:
1) DONATE TO THIS VITAL ORGANIZATION
2) SET UP PRIOR TO THE EVENT & CLEAN UP AFTER THE EVENT
Please sign up at the Volunteer Station in Higher Grounds

All GEECC folks will be wearing our own “Gather, Grow, Go” tee shirts
in order to welcome and identify us to visitors! Don’t have a shirt yet? Please see the table near the church office—we have many shirts still available. Grab one today!

Like to be involved? Click here for more info
https://www.fmsc.org/volunteer-listing/?mobilepack=2511-189SC

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THE GATHERING: NOVEMBER 23

COLLEGE & YOUNG ADULT
WORSHIP & DINNER—
4th SUNDAYS at 6pm

College Students and Young Adults—join us for a night of praise and powerful worship! Come ready to sing, and celebrate the goodness of God.
All this, followed by a great meal together!
The Gathering!

Our next Gathering is November 23.
Let’s gather. Let’s worship. Let’s eat.

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COVENANT WORLD RELIEF & DEVELOPMENT
Celebration Gala & Film Premiere

Celebrating 80 Years | 1946–2026

Sunday, January 25, 2026
Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

Join us for an evening honoring 80 years of transformation through Covenant World Relief and Development. We’ll honor the past, celebrate transformation, hear powerful stories, and envision a hopeful future together. 

Evening Schedule

5:30 PM – Doors & Art Gallery Open
6:30 PM – Dinner Served & Program Begins
8:00 PM – Documentary Film Premiere
9:00 PM – Program Concludes

Semi-formal or festive attire is recommended.

Register Here

Host a Table

Invite your friends, family, or church members to join you in the celebration. Each table seats eight people, and the host will manage the invitations within one registration.

Register Here

Become a Sponsor

We invite you to partner with us through sponsorship for this special anniversary year as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and invite our church to be part of a justice movement going forward. There are a number of sponsorship levels available, including table sponsorship.

Learn More

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ARTWORK WANTED
SERMON SERIES “LUKE & THE LOST AND FOUND

Calling all artists! Thank you to those who shared their artistic responses to
our sermon series on Romans.

We are now creating a display that reflects an artistic response to our
current sermon series “Luke & The Lost and Found”.

Please email Kriste Sveen for more details as needed.

 kristesveen7@gmail.com  

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MONDAY NIGHT ZOOM PRAYER MEETINGS
AT 7PM

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.
With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.”
Eph 6:18

We’d love to have you join the Prayer Meeting via Zoom!
Contact Jayne Bishoff or the church office for the Zoom ID and Password.

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QUICK LINKS

GE COV Weekly Newsletter

READ THIS MONTH’S CONGREGATIONAL MEETING MINUTES HERE

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

SCRIPTURE: LUKE 18:9-14

SERMON SERIES:
LUKE & THE LOST AND FOUND

SUNDAY SERMON: THE PHARISEE & THE TAX COLLECTOR

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MEN’S PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Saturday November 8
9AM
Family Life Center

Men, please join us THIS Saturday November 8 at 9am in the Family Life Center
to enjoy pancakes and fellowship.

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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
PSALMS OF ASCENT
MONTH OF NOVEMBER

Join us this November as Kriste Sveen leads 4 creative classes on the Psalms of Ascent, with her accompanying artwork and utilizing Eugene Peterson’s book,
A Long Obedience in the Same Direction.
Next sessions: November 9, 16, and 23, at 11am in Munson Hall.

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College Student Ministry
Next DINNER is November 9 at 5 PM

College students, you are warmly invited to join us for food, fellowship, and conversation.

November 9: Dinner & Fellowship at the home of Paul & Jayne Bischoff

November 23: The Gathering: Worship Night in the Sanctuary & Dinner with Young Adults

December 7: Dinner & Fellowship at the home of Kristin Kriegbaum

FOR FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT KRISTIN KRIEGBAUM OR THE CHURCH OFFICE. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
NEEDS YOU!

Our GEECC Children's Ministry is thriving—and we need YOU!
If you have a heart for kids and a passion for sharing God's love,
please consider joining our team.
Whether you're a seasoned teacher or simply someone who loves to serve,
there's a place for you to make a lasting impact.

Come be part of this wonderful team!

Interested? Please contact Elissa Schauer

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WOMEN OF THE WORD
JOIN US FOR OUR STUDY ON RUTH

Please join the women of GE Covenant for WOW bible study.
Next meeting is November 10/11:
Monday November 10 at 6:45pm at the home of Pastor Dawn and
Tuesday November 11 at 9:15am in Higher Grounds - childcare provided.
We are using The Daily Grace Company study on the book of Ruth.

If you need a book or would like to join
please contact Pastor Dawn at Dawn.lauber@gecovenant.org

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GLEN ELLYN COVENANT KIDS

We hope your children will join us for Sunday school each Sunday morning
AND for Kids Midweek EVERY Wednesday!
Some FUN events are coming up for our GE Covenant Kids!
If you have any questions please contact Elissa Schauer.

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Thursday Evening Justice Book Club
JOIN US ON
NOVEMBER 6 and november 13

Our Justice Book Club’s theme is “Creation Care”. Our current book is “What if We Get it Right” by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. We’d love you to join the Zoom discussions.
We meet most Thursdays 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. New people are welcome!
For the Zoom link or more information,
please contact Mary Crickmore or the church office.

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MENS BIBLE STUDY
EACH WEDNESDAY

Men of GEECC, come join us each Wednesday at 6pm in the Atrium
as we continue our study of the book of Luke.
It’s a rich time of prayer, fellowship, and time in the Word.

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WINDSOR LUNCH WITH PASTORS
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 13 AT 11:30

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Thanksfeeding coming SOON!
November 21-22

There is still time to sign up! Our hope is that our entire church family will be part of this amazing opportunity to bring people into our church to experience our warmth and energy in service to give hope through food to children. Please be in prayer for this event.
Let’s fill all of the available slots for hospitality and hosting activities
and invite friends to come pack with us. 

Like to be involved? Click here for more info and to register
https://www.fmsc.org/volunteer-listing/?mobilepack=2511-189SC

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ARTWORK WANTED
SERMON SERIES “LUKE & THE LOST AND FOUND

Calling all artists! Thank you to those who shared their artistic responses to
our sermon series on Romans.

We are now creating a display that reflects an artistic response to our
current sermon series “Luke & The Lost and Found”.

Please email Kriste Sveen for more details as needed.

 kristesveen7@gmail.com  

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MONDAY NIGHT ZOOM PRAYER MEETINGS
AT 7PM

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.
With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.”
Eph 6:18

We’d love to have you join the Prayer Meeting via Zoom!
Contact Jayne Bishoff or the church office for the Zoom ID and Password.

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QUICK LINKS

GE COV Weekly Newsletter

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

SCRIPTURE: LUKE 18:1-8

SERMON SERIES:
LUKE & THE LOST AND FOUND

SUNDAY SERMON: THE PERSISTENT WIDOW

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QUARTERLY CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
THIS SUNDAY NOVEMBER 2

Please join us for our Quarterly Congregational Meeting Sunday November 2 at 6pm-in the Family Life Center. We will fellowship together as we seek the Lord’s leading of our church.

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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
PSALMS OF ASCENT
MONTH OF NOVEMBER

Join us this November as Kriste Sveen leads 4 creative classes on the Psalms of Ascent, with her accompanying artwork and utilizing Eugene Peterson’s book,
A Long Obedience in the Same Direction.
First session is Sunday November 2 at 11am in Munson Hall.

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
NEEDS YOU!

Our GEECC Children's Ministry is thriving—and we need YOU!
If you have a heart for kids and a passion for sharing God's love,
please consider joining our team.
Whether you're a seasoned teacher or simply someone who loves to serve,
there's a place for you to make a lasting impact.

Come be part of this wonderful team!

Interested? Please contact Elissa Schauer

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MOMS TOGETHER
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 4

Moms Together meets every other Tuesday 9:30-11am in Higher Grounds.
Allison Borton leads a time of conversation and encouragement for moms of
preschoolers and school-aged children. Childcare is provided.
Hope you can join us!!

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GLEN ELLYN COVENANT KIDS

We hope your children will join us for Sunday school each Sunday morning
AND for Kids Midweek EVERY Wednesday!
Some FUN events are coming up for our GE Covenant Kids!
If you have any questions please contact Elissa Schauer.

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Thursday Evening Justice Book Club
JOIN US ON OCTOBER 30 & NOVEMBER 6

Our Justice Book Club’s theme is “Creation Care”. Our current book is “What if We Get it Right” by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. We’d love you to join the Zoom discussions.
We meet most Thursdays 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. New people are welcome!
For the Zoom link or more information,
please contact Mary Crickmore or the church office.

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MENS BIBLE STUDY
EACH WEDNESDAY

Men of GEECC, come join us each Wednesday at 6pm in the Atrium
as we continue our study of the book of Luke.
It’s a rich time of prayer, fellowship, and time in the Word.

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Thanksfeeding coming November 21-22

This month we kicked off the promotion of our Feed My Starving Children MobilePack event scheduled for the weekend before Thanksgiving. Our goal is to pack 100,000 meals for children in desperate need of food with the help of 480 volunteers.

Our hope is that our entire church family will be part of this amazing opportunity to bring people into our church to experience our warmth and energy in service to give hope through food to children. Please be in prayer for this event.
Let’s fill all of the available slots for hospitality and hosting activities
and invite friends to come pack with us. 

Like to be involved? Click here for more info and to register
https://www.fmsc.org/volunteer-listing/?mobilepack=2511-189SC

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ARTWORK WANTED
SERMON SERIES “LUKE & THE LOST AND FOUND

Calling all artists! Thank you to those who shared their artistic responses to
our sermon series on Romans.

We are now creating a display that reflects an artistic response to our
current sermon series “Luke & The Lost and Found”.

Please email Kriste Sveen for more details as needed.

 kristesveen7@gmail.com  

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MONDAY NIGHT ZOOM PRAYER MEETINGS
AT 7PM

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.
With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.”
Eph 6:18

We’d love to have you join the Prayer Meeting via Zoom!
Contact Jayne Bishoff or the church office for the Zoom ID and Password.

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QUICK LINKS

GE COV Weekly Newsletter

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

SCRIPTURE: LUKE 17:20-37

SERMON SERIES:
LUKE & THE LOST AND FOUND

SUNDAY SERMON: THE COMING OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD

Dear Church,

The Kingdom of God is here. The Kingdom of God is on the move. The Kingdom of God is present and already at work on earth in the person of Jesus Christ.

 Brothers and sisters, we are invited to join and participate in God's work among His people, here on earth and already in motion through His Son, our Savior, Jesus. 

Are we up for the challenge? Are we excited about the invitation? 

Join us on Sunday to learn more about Jesus and the work of the Kingdom of God. 

See you in church!
Pastor Dawn 

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CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
nOVEMBER 2

Please join us for our Quarterly Congregational Meeting Sunday November 2 at 6pm-in the Family Life Center. We will fellowship together as we seek the Lord’s leading of our church.

OCTOBER BUDGET UPDATE

October Budget Scaries?
Planning for the church’s next calendar year budget begins in November. It is a well-known fact that a disproportionate share of our full-year’s giving is received in December, making the budget process very challenging. Through the end of September, our current income is $170,000 behind our year-to-date budget.

Trusting God
This week’s Men’s Bible Study group discussed passages in Luke 12 admonishing us not to worry. Heeding further the guidance in Philippians 4 to not be anxious about anything but to submit to prayer and petition, I look to God to guard my heart and mind from what I call the ‘October Budget Scaries’. I encourage each of you to be in prayer with me for the Lord to help us meet this year’s financial commitments and to guide our planning for 2026.

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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
“DRAWING NEAR TO GOD
THROUGH SPIRITUAL WRITING”

Professor Nicole Mazzerella
OCTOBER 26

Professor Mazzerella has taught creative writing at Wheaton College for the past 23 years and has a joy in helping writers of all genres make writing a regular part of their lives. As part of her ministry at Church of the Resurrection, Nicole has led small groups through the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises.

We are so excited to welcome her once again to GE Covenant! Even if you couldn’t make her first session, please join us for her 2nd in the series on “Drawing Near to God Through Spiritual Writing”.

Please bring a notebook and pen along with your homework from the first session.

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SIGN UP TODAY!
* FALL FEST 2025 *
OCTOBER 29 AT 5:30

Fall Fest Is coming complete with our annual CHILI COOK-OFF, TRUNK OR TREAT event, COSTUME CONTEST FOR KIDS and an OUTDOOR MOVIE!

Check out our Sign-Up table in Higher Grounds OR
Sign up here to decorate and share a "trunk" of treats — make a yummy pot of your award-winning chili—or to help with set-up or clean-up.

Questions? Contact Joseph Sawyer (joseph.sawyer@gecovenant.org)
or Elissa Schauer (elissa.schauer@gecovenant.org). 

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
NEEDS YOU!

Our GEECC Children's Ministry is thriving—and we need YOU!
If you have a heart for kids and a passion for sharing God's love,
please consider joining our team.
Whether you're a seasoned teacher or simply someone who loves to serve,
there's a place for you to make a lasting impact.

Come be part of something joyful, meaningful, and fun.

Interested? Please contact Elissa Schauer

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WOMEN OF THE WORD
JOIN US FOR WEEK 3 OF OUR STUDY ON RUTH

Please join the women of GE Covenant for WOW bible study.
Next meeting is October 27/28:
Monday October 27 at 6:45pm at the home of Pastor Dawn and
Tuesday October 28 at 9:15am in Higher Grounds - childcare provided.
We are using The Daily Grace Company study on the book of Ruth.

If you need a book or would like to join
please contact Pastor Dawn at Dawn.lauber@gecovenant.org

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Thursday Evening Justice Book Club
JOIN US ON oCTOBER 23

Our Justice Book Club’s theme is “Creation Care”. Our current book is “What if We Get it Right” by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. We’d love you to join the Zoom discussions.
We meet most Thursdays 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. New people are welcome!
For the Zoom link or more information,
please contact Mary Crickmore or the church office.

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”THE GATHERING”
COLLEGE & YOUNG ADULT
WORSHIP & DINNER—
4th SUNDAYS at 6pm

College Students and Young Adults—join us for a night of high-energy praise, powerful worship, and joyful noise! If you love worship that shakes the walls and stirs the soul, this is your night. Come ready to sing, and celebrate the goodness of God! All this, followed by a great meal together to keep the joy going!
The Gathering!

Our next Gathering is October 26.
Let’s gather. Let’s worship. Let’s eat. Let’s celebrate!

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Thanksfeeding coming November 21-22

This month we kicked off the promotion of our Feed My Starving Children MobilePack event scheduled for the weekend before Thanksgiving. Our goal is to pack 100,000 meals for children in desperate need of food with the help of 480 volunteers.

Our hope is that our entire church family will be part of this amazing opportunity to bring people into our church to experience our warmth and energy in service to give hope through food to children. Please be in prayer for this event.
Let’s fill all of the available slots for hospitality and hosting activities
and invite friends to come pack with us. 

Like to be involved? Click here for more info and to register
https://www.fmsc.org/volunteer-listing/?mobilepack=2511-189SC

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ARTWORK WANTED
SERMON SERIES “LUKE & THE LOST AND FOUND

Calling all artists! Thank you to those who shared their artistic responses to
our sermon series on Romans.

We are now creating a display that reflects an artistic response to our
current sermon series “Luke & The Lost and Found”.

Please email Kriste Sveen for more details as needed.

 kristesveen7@gmail.com  

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MONDAY NIGHT ZOOM PRAYER MEETINGS
AT 7PM

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.
With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.”
Eph 6:18

We’d love to have you join the Prayer Meeting via Zoom!
Contact Jayne Bishoff or the church office for the Zoom ID and Password.

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QUICK LINKS

GE COV Weekly Newsletter

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

SCRIPTURE: LUKE 17:11-19

SERMON SERIES:
LUKE & THE LOST AND FOUND

SUNDAY SERMON: Jesus Heals Ten Men With Leprosy

Making His way to Jerusalem, Jesus passes through a village, set on the border between Samaria and Galilee. There He meets ten lepers who cry out to Him for mercy. Jesus heals them without hesitation. 

Hallelujah! They are healed of body! No longer is their skin discolored and their muscles weak. No longer must they live in humiliation, isolation, and distance. They are able to rejoin worship and their families and society and enjoy the full fruits of community living. A healing miracle! We say: Hallelujah, once again! 

So, if their lives have truly been changed so dramatically and for the better, why then does only one return to offer gratitude to Jesus - to praise and honor God with his face pressed humbly down in the dirt? 

Join us this Sunday as we discover more about grateful living and the love and mercy of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.   

See you in church!
Pastor Dawn 

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CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
nOVEMBER 2

Please join us for our Quarterly Congregational Meeting Sunday November 2 at 6pm-in the Family Life Center. We will fellowship together as we seek the Lord’s leading of our church.

OCTOBER BUDGET UPDATE

October Budget Scaries?
Planning for the church’s next calendar year budget begins in November. It is a well-known fact that a disproportionate share of our full-year’s giving is received in December, making the budget process very challenging. Through the end of September, our current income is $170,000 behind our year-to-date budget.

Trusting God
This week’s Men’s Bible Study group discussed passages in Luke 12 admonishing us not to worry. Heeding further the guidance in Philippians 4 to not be anxious about anything but to submit to prayer and petition, I look to God to guard my heart and mind from what I call the ‘October Budget Scaries’. I encourage each of you to be in prayer with me for the Lord to help us meet this year’s financial commitments and to guide our planning for 2026.

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Thursday Evening Justice Book Club
JOIN US ON oCTOBER 16

Our Justice Book Club’s theme is “Creation Care”. Our current book is “What if We Get it Right” by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. We’d love you to join the Zoom discussions.
We meet most Thursdays 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. New people are welcome!
For the Zoom link or more information,
please contact Mary Crickmore or the church office.

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SIGN UP TODAY!
* FALL FEST 2025 *
OCTOBER 29 AT 5:30

Fall Fest Is coming complete with our annual CHILI COOK-OFF, TRUNK OR TREAT event, COSTUME CONTEST FOR KIDS and an OUTDOOR MOVIE!

Check out our Sign-Up table in Higher Grounds OR
Sign up here to decorate and share a "trunk" of treats — make a yummy pot of your award-winning chili—or to help with set-up or clean-up.

Questions? Contact Joseph Sawyer (joseph.sawyer@gecovenant.org)
or Elissa Schauer (elissa.schauer@gecovenant.org). 

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
NEEDS YOU!

Our GEECC Children's Ministry is thriving—and we need YOU!
If you have a heart for kids and a passion for sharing God's love,
please consider joining our team.
Whether you're a seasoned teacher or simply someone who loves to serve,
there's a place for you to make a lasting impact.

Come be part of something joyful, meaningful, and fun.

Interested? Please contact Elissa Schauer

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YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY — NEW!

Beginning this Fall, in addition to the Young Adult Supper Club, we will be gathering around God’s Word for a Bible study once a month at the home of Pastor Dawn.
Our first Young Adult Bible Study is Monday October 20 at 6:30pm.
Please join us!
For questions, please contact Pastor Dawn

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MOMS TOGETHER
TUESDAY OCTOBER 21

Moms Together meets every other Tuesday 9:30-11am in Higher Grounds.
Allison Borton leads a time of conversation and encouragement for moms of
preschoolers and school-aged children. Childcare is provided.
Hope you can join us!!

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”THE GATHERING”
COLLEGE WORSHIP & DINNER—
4th SUNDAY at 6pm
JOIN US ON OCTOBER 26

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Thanksfeeding coming November 21-22

This month we kicked off the promotion of our Feed My Starving Children MobilePack event scheduled for the weekend before Thanksgiving. Our goal is to pack 100,000 meals for children in desperate need of food with the help of 480 volunteers.

Our hope is that our entire church family will be part of this amazing opportunity to bring people into our church to experience our warmth and energy in service to give hope through food to children. Please be in prayer for this event.
Let’s fill all of the available slots for hospitality and hosting activities
and invite friends to come pack with us. 

Like to be involved? Click here for more info and to register
https://www.fmsc.org/volunteer-listing/?mobilepack=2511-189SC

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ARTWORK WANTED
SERMON SERIES “LUKE & THE LOST AND FOUND

Calling all artists! Thank you to those who shared their artistic responses to
our sermon series on Romans.

We are now creating a display that reflects an artistic response to our
current sermon series “Luke & The Lost and Found”.

Please email Kriste Sveen for more details as needed.

 kristesveen7@gmail.com  

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MONDAY NIGHT ZOOM PRAYER MEETINGS
AT 7PM

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.
With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.”
Eph 6:18

We’d love to have you join the Prayer Meeting via Zoom!
Contact Jayne Bishoff or the church office for the Zoom ID and Password.

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QUICK LINKS

GE COV Weekly Newsletter

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

SCRIPTURE: LUKE 17:1-10

SERMON SERIES:
LUKE & THE LOST AND FOUND

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OCTOBER BUDGET UPDATE

October Budget Scaries?
Planning for the church’s next calendar year budget begins in November. It is a well-known fact that a disproportionate share of our full-year’s giving is received in December, making the budget process very challenging. Through the end of September, our current income is $170,000 behind our year-to-date budget.

Trusting God
This week’s Men’s Bible Study group discussed passages in Luke 12 admonishing us not to worry. Heeding further the guidance in Philippians 4 to not be anxious about anything but to submit to prayer and petition, I look to God to guard my heart and mind from what I call the ‘October Budget Scaries’. I encourage each of you to be in prayer with me for the Lord to help us meet this year’s financial commitments and to guide our planning for 2026.

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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
“DRAWING NEAR TO GOD
THROUGH SPIRITUAL WRITING”

Professor Nicole Mazzerella
OCTOBER 12 & 26

This week we are pleased to welcome Nicole Mazzarella,
Professor at Wheaton College to lead the 2nd in our series “Drawing Near to God”.

Nicole has taught creative writing at Wheaton College for the past 23 years. One of her joys is helping writers of all genres make writing a regular part of their lives. Nicole has published and produced flash fiction, short stories, and a screenplay. Her first novel This Heavy Silence won the Christy Award and Christianity Today’s novel of the year.

As part of her ministry at Church of the Resurrection, Nicole has led small groups through the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises. In addition she has spoken at colleges, churches, and conferences about spiritual practices for artists. She has a forthcoming contribution to The Way of Dante on a spiritual practice for artists inspired by Mary’s role in Purgatorio.

She is married to a local therapist and the mother of a college student and two high schoolers, who all attended the Ark Preschool.
We hope you can join us for this special Sunday school!
Please bring a notebook and pen as you’ll be doing some writing exercises!

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WOMEN OF THE WORD
JOIN US FOR WEEK 2 OF OUR STUDY ON RUTH

Please join the women of GE Covenant for WOW bible study.
Next meeting is October 13/14:
Monday October 13 at 7pm at the home of Pastor Dawn and
Tuesday October 14 at 9:30am in Higher Grounds - childcare provided.
We are using The Daily Grace Company study on the book of Ruth.

If you need a book or would like to join
please contact Pastor Dawn at Dawn.lauber@gecovenant.org

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COLLEGE STUDENT MINISTRY DINNERS:

DINNER IN HOMES—2nd SUNDAY at 5pm
WORSHIP & DINNER—4th SUNDAY at 6pm

2025 FALL SCHEDULE:

• Sunday October 12 at 5pm at the home of Bruce and Julie Munson

• Sunday October 26: Worship at 6pm in the sanctuary/Dinner to follow

• Sunday November 9: at 5pm location TBD

• Sunday November 23: Worship at 6pm in the sanctuary/Dinner to follow

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Thanksfeeding coming November 21-22

Last week we kicked off the promotion of our Feed My Starving Children MobilePack event scheduled for the weekend before Thanksgiving. Our goal is to pack 100,000 meals for children in desperate need of food with the help of 480 volunteers.

We already have 43% of the volunteer slots committed (PRAISE THE LORD!).

Our hope is that our entire church family will be part of this amazing opportunity to bring people into our church to experience our warmth and energy in service to give hope through food to children. Please be in prayer for this event. Let’s fill all of the available slots for hospitality and hosting activities
and invite friends to come pack with us. 

Like to be involved? Click here for more info and to register
https://www.fmsc.org/volunteer-listing/?mobilepack=2511-189SC

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Thursday Evening Justice Book Club
oCTOBER 16

Our Justice Book Club’s theme is “Creation Care”. Our current book is “What if We Get it Right” by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. We’d love you to join the Zoom discussions.
We meet most Thursdays 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. New people are welcome!
For the Zoom link or more information,
please contact Mary Crickmore or the church office.

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THE ARK PRESCHOOLFUNDRAISER
OCTOBER 20

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YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY — NEW!

Beginning this Fall, in addition to the Young Adult Supper Club, we will be gathering around God’s Word for a Bible study once a month at the home of Pastor Dawn.
Our first Young Adult Bible Study is Monday October 20 at 6:30pm.
Please join us!
For questions, please contact Pastor Dawn

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MENS BIBLE STUDY
EACH WEDNESDAY

Men of GEECC, come join us each Wednesday at 6pm in the Atrium
as we continue our study of the book of Luke.
It’s a rich time of prayer, fellowship, and time in the Word.

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

We hope you will join us for Sunday school each Sunday morning
AND for Kids Midweek EVERY Wednesday!
Some FUN events are coming up for our GE Covenant Kids!
If you have any questions please contact Elissa Schauer.

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STUDENT MINISTRIES
OCTOBER EVENTS

**COMING SOON: GIRLS BIBLE STUDIES
SUNDAY SCHOOL EACH SUNDAY 11-11:45AM

October 9 — Jr/Hi League 7-8:30p

October 14 — BOYS BIBLE STUDY 6:30p at the Stupe

October 16 — Jr/Hi League 7-8:30p

October 21 — BOYS BIBLE STUDY 6:30p at the Stupe

October 23 — Jr/Hi League 7-8:30p

October 29 —FALL FEST!

October 30 — NO Youth Group

Contact Joseph with any questions

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR
* FALL FEST 2025 *
OCTOBER 29 AT 5:30

Fall Fest Is coming complete with our annual CHILI COOK-OFF, TRUNK OR TREAT event, COSTUME CONTEST FOR KIDS and an OUTDOOR MOVIE!
And we need volunteers! Sign up here to share a "trunk" of treats or a pot of your award-winning chili, and to help with set-up or clean-up.
Questions? Contact Joseph Sawyer (joseph.sawyer@gecovenant.org)
or Elissa Schauer (elissa.schauer@gecovenant.org).  

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ARTWORK WANTED
SERMON SERIES “LUKE & THE LOST AND FOUND

Calling all artists! Thank you to those who shared their artistic responses to
our sermon series on Romans.

We are now creating a display that reflects an artistic response to our
current sermon series “Luke & The Lost and Found”.

Please email Kriste Sveen for more details as needed.

 kristesveen7@gmail.com  

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
OUR FOCUS THIS FALL:
COMMUNION SERVERS & FRONT DOOR MINISTRIES

AND CHECK OUT ALL THE SERVING OPPORTUNITIES
AT GE COVENANT!

If you are a regular attendee to GE Covenant and willing to serve during our Sunday morning worship service, please access the serving page on our
GE Covenant website:

1. choose “Serve” from the top right pull down menu.

2. then click on the orange box “Sunday Serve Sign-Up”

Or you can simply click SERVE right here!

And for your convenience, please see the QR code on the Sunday bulletins, which takes you to the same “Serve” site on our website :)

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MONDAY NIGHT ZOOM PRAYER MEETINGS
AT 7PM

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.
With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.”
Eph 6:18

We’d love to have you join the Prayer Meeting via Zoom!
Contact Jayne Bishoff or the church office for the Zoom ID and Password.

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QUICK LINKS

GE COV Weekly Newsletter

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

SCRIPTURE: LUKE 16:19-31

SERMON SERIES:
LUKE & THE LOST AND FOUND

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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL SERIES:
”DrawING NEAR TO GOD”

Please join us for this 4 week series “Drawing Near to God”
beginning this Sunday October 5 at 11am in Munson Hall:

SPIRITUAL GIFTS: October 5  Led by Pastor Jeff Root & Joe Casey

SPIRITUAL WRITING: October 12 & 26 Led by Dr. Nicole Mazzarella, Wheaton College

SPIRITUAL PRACTICES: October 19 Led by Sarah Anderson, Barb Martin
& Pastor Dawn

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YOUNG ADULT SUPPER CLUB & CONVERSATION
THE FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH
AT 6:30PM

You are warmly invited to join your friends of Glen Ellyn Covenant Church for food, fellowship, and conversation once a month September thru December.
The next gatherings are:

Monday October 6: at the home of Hall and Courtney Crowder
Monday November 3: at the home of Eric and Lisa Fowler
Monday December 1: Christmas Party at the home of Paul and Jayne Bischoff

Hope you can join us! Contact Pastor Dawn with any questions.

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MOMS TOGETHER
TUESDAY OCTOBER 7

Moms Together meets every other Tuesday 9:30-11am in Higher Grounds.
Allison Borton leads a time of conversation and encouragement for moms of
preschoolers and school-aged children. Childcare is provided.
Hope you can join us!!

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MONTHLY BOOK CLUB
2ND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH

On Wednesday, October 8 at 7:00pm we'll be discussing Hannah Coulter by Wendell Barry.
We are meeting at the home of Nancy Salzman
All are welcome to join us and feel free to attend even if you haven't read the book! 

Please contact Joann Sandstrom with any questions and to RSVP

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YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY — NEW!

Beginning this Fall, in addition to the Young Adult Supper Club, we will be gathering around God’s Word for a Bible study once a month at the home of Pastor Dawn.
Our first Young Adult Bible Study is Monday October 20 at 6:30pm.
Please join us!
For questions, please contact Pastor Dawn

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MENS BIBLE STUDY
EACH WEDNESDAY

Men of GEECC, come join us each Wednesday at 6pm in the Atrium
(note location change)
as we continue our study of the book of Luke.
It’s a rich time of prayer, fellowship, and time in the Word.

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

We hope you will join us for Sunday school each Sunday morning
AND for Kids Midweek EVERY Wednesday!
If you have any questions please contact Elissa Schauer.

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STUDENT MINISTRIES
OCTOBER EVENTS

**COMING SOON: GIRLS BIBLE STUDIES
SUNDAY SCHOOL EACH SUNDAY 11-11:45AM

October 7 — BOYS BIBLE STUDY 6:30p at the Stupe

October 9 — Jr/Hi League 7-8:30p

October 14 — BOYS BIBLE STUDY 6:30p at the Stupe

October 16 — Jr/Hi League 7-8:30p

October 21 — BOYS BIBLE STUDY 6:30p at the Stupe

October 23 — Jr/Hi League 7-8:30p

October 29 — Fall Fest! 

October 30 — NO Youth Group

Contact Joseph with any questions

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COLLEGE STUDENT MINISTRY DINNERS:

DINNER IN HOMES—2nd SUNDAY at 5pm
WORSHIP & DINNER—4th SUNDAY at 6pm

NEXT UP: COLLEGE DINNER
OCTOBER 12 AT 5PM

College students, you are warmly invited to join us for food, fellowship AND for Worship!

2025 FALL SCHEDULE:

• Sunday October 12 at 5pm at the home of Bruce and Julie Munson

• Sunday October 26: Worship at 6pm in the sanctuary/Dinner to follow

• Sunday November 9: at 5pm location TBD

• Sunday November 23: Worship at 6pm in the sanctuary/Dinner to follow

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WOMEN OF THE WORD
FALL 2025

Please join the women of GE Covenant for WOW bible study, now under way!
Next meeting is October 13/14:
Monday October 13 at 7pm at the home of Pastor Dawn and
Tuesday October 14 at 9:30am in Higher Grounds - childcare provided.
We are using The Daily Grace Company study on the book of Ruth.

Please contact Pastor Dawn with any questions at Dawn.lauber@gecovenant.org

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR
* FALL FEST 2025 *
OCTOBER 29 AT 5:30

Fall Fest Is coming complete with our annual CHILI COOK-OFF, TRUNK OR TREAT event, COSTUME CONTEST FOR KIDS and an OUTDOOR MOVIE!
And we need volunteers! Sign up here to share a "trunk" of treats or a pot of your award-winning chili, and to help with set-up or clean-up.
Questions? Contact Joseph Sawyer (joseph.sawyer@gecovenant.org)
or Elissa Schauer (elissa.schauer@gecovenant.org).  

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THE NEW TESTAMENT IN 20 WEEKS

How are you doing with your reading?
Here is a look at the current schedule that begins this Sunday:

10/5/25: WEEK FOUR:
o  Matthew 11-13

o  1 Thessalonians 1-2

o  1 Thessalonians 3-4

o  1 Thessalonians 5

o  2 Thessalonians 1-2

o  2 Thessalonians 3, Acts 18

If you haven’t done so, you can still pick up your Scripture reading schedule this Sunday
or come to the church office this week.

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FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN
*MEAL-PACKING EVENT*
NOVEMBER 21 AND 22
AT GLEN ELLYN EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH

Every year, millions of children die from preventable causes such as pneumonia, diarrhea, malaria and undernutrition. Hunger is still causing nearly half of deaths in children under 5 years old. This is heartbreaking.

Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) believes hope starts with food. As a Christian nonprofit, FMSC is dedicated to seeing every child whole in body and spirit.

FMSC’s process is simple. Donations given by people just like us fund the meal ingredients. Volunteers, just like us, hand-pack the meals. Meals are donated to FMSC food partners around the world, where kids are fed and lives are saved!

Like to be involved? Click here for more info and to register https://www.fmsc.org/volunteer-listing/?mobilepack=2511-189SC

Childcare will be provided for the Saturday 9am packing session. Please contact Elissa Schauer so that she can be efficient in arranging childcare.

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JOIN OUR DRIVING MINISTRY:
THE WHEATON COLLEGE SHUTTLE!

We are looking to form a small team of drivers who will transport Wheaton College students to and from GE Covenant each Sunday morning. Its a great opportunity to serve and connect with our college students. You will be provided with a GE Covenant car magnet that will identify you to awaiting students.

Call the church office with any questions or
use this link to sign up for this important ministry: SERVE

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ARTWORK WANTED
SERMON SERIES “LUKE & THE LOST AND FOUND

Calling all artists! Thank you to those who shared their artistic responses to
our sermon series on Romans.

We are now creating a display that reflects an artistic response to our
current sermon series “Luke & The Lost and Found”.

Please email Kriste Sveen for more details as needed.

 kristesveen7@gmail.com  

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
OUR FOCUS THIS FALL:
COMMUNION SERVERS & FRONT DOOR MINISTRIES

AND CHECK OUT ALL THE SERVING OPPORTUNITIES
AT GE COVENANT!

If you are a regular attendee to GE Covenant and willing to serve during our Sunday morning worship service, please access the serving page on our
GE Covenant website:

1. choose “Serve” from the top right pull down menu.

2. then click on the orange box “Sunday Serve Sign-Up”

Or you can simply click SERVE right here!

And for your convenience, please see the QR code on the Sunday bulletins, which takes you to the same “Serve” site on our website :)

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MONDAY NIGHT ZOOM PRAYER MEETINGS
AT 7PM

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.
With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.”
Eph 6:18

We’d love to have you join the Prayer Meeting via Zoom!
Contact Jayne Bishoff or the church office for the Zoom ID and Password.

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QUICK LINKS

GE COV Weekly Newsletter

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

SCRIPTURE: LUKE 16:1-13

SERMON SERIES:
LUKE & THE LOST AND FOUND

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WE WARMLY WELCOME
DR. ANDREW ABERNETHY, PH.D.
TO ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR
HIS FINAL OF 3 SESSIONS ON “SAVORING SCRIPTURE”

Please join us as Dr. Andy Abernethy, Professor of Old Testament and Director of M.A. in Biblical Exegesis, will lead our Adult Sunday school this September 28.

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COLLEGE STUDENT MINISTRY DINNERS
2ND AND 4TH SUNDAY EVENINGS

NEXT UP: WORSHIP NIGHT & DINNER
SEPTEMBER 28 AT 6PM

College students, you are warmly invited to join us for food, fellowship AND for Worship!

2025 FALL SCHEDULE:

• Sunday September 28: Worship at 6pm/Dinner to follow.
  You won’t want to miss the premier of this event!

• Sunday October 12 at 5pm at the home of Kristin Kreigbaum

• Sunday October 26: Worship at 6pm/Dinner to follow

• Sunday November 9: at 5pm at the home of the Bischoffs

• Sunday November 23: Worship at 6pm/Dinner to follow

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR
* FALL FEST 2025 *
OCTOBER 29 AT 5:30

Fall Fest Is coming complete with our annual CHILI COOK-OFF, TRUNK OR TREAT event, COSTUME CONTEST FOR KIDS and an OUTDOOR MOVIE!
And we need volunteers! Sign up here to share a "trunk" of treats or a pot of your award-winning chili, and to help with set-up or clean-up.
Questions? Contact Joseph Sawyer (joseph.sawyer@gecovenant.org)
or Elissa Schauer (elissa.schauer@gecovenant.org).  

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THE NEW TESTAMENT IN 20 WEEKS

Pastor Jeff and Pastor Dawn launched an exciting plan to dive into the
New Testament in a clear and exciting way.
Each week you are provided with specific scripture references,
organized chronologically.
If you haven’t done so, you can still pick up your Scripture reading schedule this Sunday
or come to the church office this week.

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WOMEN OF THE WORD
FALL 2025

Please join the women of GE Covenant for WOW bible study, now under way!
Next meeting is September 29/30:
Monday September 29 at 7pm at the home of Pastor Dawn and
Tuesday September 30 at 9:30am in Higher Grounds - childcare provided.
We are using The Daily Grace Company study on the book of Ruth.

Please contact Pastor Dawn with any questions at Dawn.lauber@gecovenant.org

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MENS BIBLE STUDY
EACH WEDNESDAY

Men of GEECC, come join us each Wednesday at 6pm in the Atrium
(note location change)
as we continue our study of the book of Luke.
It’s a rich time of prayer, fellowship, and time in the Word.

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

We hope you will join us for Sunday school each Sunday morning
AND for Kids Midweek EVERY Wednesday!
If you have any questions please contact Elissa Schauer.

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STUDENT MINISTRIES
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER EVENTS

**COMING SOON: BOYS BIBLE STUDIES & GIRLS BIBLE STUDIES
SUNDAY SCHOOL EACH SUNDAY 11-11:45AM

October 2  — Jr/Hi League 7-8:30p

October 9 — Jr/Hi League 7-8:30p

October 16 — Jr/Hi League 7-8:30p

October 23 — Jr/Hi League 7-8:30p

October 29 — Fall Fest! 

October 30 — NO Youth Group

Contact Joseph with any questions

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JOIN OUR DRIVING MINISTRY:
THE WHEATON COLLEGE SHUTTLE!

We are looking to form a small team of drivers who will transport Wheaton College students to and from GE Covenant each Sunday morning. Its a great opportunity to serve and connect with our college students. You will be provided with a GE Covenant car magnet that will identify you to awaiting students.

Call the church office with any questions or
use this link to sign up for this important ministry: SERVE

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FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN
MEAL-PACKING EVENT
NOVEMBER 21 AND 22
AT GLEN ELLYN EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH

REGISTRATION INFO COMING SOON

Every year, millions of children die from preventable causes such as pneumonia, diarrhea, malaria and undernutrition. Hunger is still causing nearly half of deaths in children under 5 years old. This is heartbreaking.

Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) believes hope starts with food. As a Christian nonprofit, FMSC is dedicated to seeing every child whole in body and spirit.

FMSC’s process is simple. Donations given by people just like us fund the meal ingredients. Volunteers, just like us, hand-pack the meals. Meals are donated to FMSC food partners around the world, where kids are fed and lives are saved!

Childcare will be provided.

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YOUNG ADULT SUPPER CLUB & CONVERSATION
THE FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH
AT 6:30PM

You are warmly invited to join your friends of Glen Ellyn Covenant Church for food, fellowship, and conversation once a month September thru December.
The next gatherings are:

Monday October 6: at the home of Hall and Courtney Crowder
Monday November 3: at the home of Eric and Lisa Fowler
Monday December 1: Christmas Party at the home of Paul and Jayne Bischoff

Hope you can join us! Contact Pastor Dawn with any questions.

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YOUNG ADULT BIBLE STUDY

Beginning this Fall, in addition to the Young Adult Supper Club, we will be gathering around God’s Word for a Bible study once a month at the home of Pastor Dawn.
Our first Young Adult Bible Study is Monday October 20 at 6:30pm.
Please join us!
For questions, please contact Pastor Dawn

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ARTWORK WANTED
SERMON SERIES “LUKE & THE LOST AND FOUND

Calling all artists! Thank you to those who shared their artistic responses to
our sermon series on Romans.

We are now creating a display that reflects an artistic response to our
current sermon series “Luke & The Lost and Found”.

Please email Kriste Sveen for more details as needed.

 kristesveen7@gmail.com  

---

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
OUR FOCUS THIS FALL:
COMMUNION SERVERS & FRONT DOOR MINISTRIES

AND CHECK OUT ALL THE SERVING OPPORTUNITIES
AT GE COVENANT!

If you are a regular attendee to GE Covenant and willing to serve during our Sunday morning worship service, please access the serving page on our
GE Covenant website:

1. choose “Serve” from the top right pull down menu.

2. then click on the orange box “Sunday Serve Sign-Up”

Or you can simply click SERVE right here!

And for your convenience, please see the QR code on the Sunday bulletins, which takes you to the same “Serve” site on our website :)

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MONDAY NIGHT ZOOM PRAYER MEETINGS
AT 7PM

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.
With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.”
Eph 6:18

We’d love to have you join the Prayer Meeting via Zoom!
Contact Jayne Bishoff or the church office for the Zoom ID and Password.

---

QUICK LINKS

GE COV Weekly Newsletter

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

SCRIPTURE: LUKE 15:11-32

SERMON SERIES:
LUKE & THE LOST AND FOUND

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WE WARMLY WELCOME
DR. ANDREW ABERNETHY, PH.D.
TO ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR
HIS 2ND OF 3 SESSIONS ON “SAVORING SCRIPTURE”

Please join us as Dr. Andy Abernethy, Professor of Old Testament and Director of M.A. in Biblical Exegesis, will lead our Adult Sunday school this September 21 and 28.

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THE NEW TESTAMENT IN 20 WEEKS

It’s not too late to join us!
Pastor Jeff and Pastor Dawn launched an exciting plan to dive into the New Testament in a clear and exciting way last Sunday. Each week you will be provided with specific scripture references, organized chronologically.
Pick up your Scripture reading schedule this Sunday or come to the church office this week.

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MOMS TOGETHER RESUMES!

JOIN US
EVERY OTHER TUESDAY
BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 23

Moms Together will meet every other Tuesday 9:30-11am in Higher Grounds.
Allison Borton leads a time of conversation and encouragement for moms of
preschoolers and school-aged children. Childcare is provided.

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MENS BIBLE STUDY
EACH WEDNESDAY

Men of GEECC, come join us each Wednesday at 6pm in Higher Grounds
(note location change)
as we continue our study of the book of Luke.
It’s a rich time of prayer, fellowship, and time in the Word.

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GE COVENANT SHIRTS ARE HERE
GET YOURS ON SUNDAY!

Please come to see our new “Gather, Grow, and Go” tee shirts in Higher Grounds! They come in 2 really nice colors and many sizes for you to choose from.
The fabric is nice and soft, too!
Don’t miss out!

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“HELP WANTED” EVERY TUESDAY
PROVIDING CHILDCARE FOR WOMEN’S MINISTRIES

GE Covenant is looking for 1-2 more people to provide childcare during Women’s Bible Study and Mom’s Together. This would be a great job for college students!
The hours are 9:15-11:15 most Tuesdays and the pay is $20/hour.

Please contact Pastor Dawn if you are interested.
*background check required

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A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES, ELISSA SCHAUER

Dear Church,

Children's Ministries Need YOU! Kid’s Midweek Wednesday evenings has begun, and we need YOU!  Whether you like singing, telling Bible stories, doing crafts, or playing games, there's a place for you to serve kids at our midweek program.

Next Children’s Midweek Programming Wednesday September 24 at 6pm-7:30pm.

A NOTE TO PARENTS: As we begin a new season in ministry, we are asking all families to please complete this registration form that will provide us with up-to-date info on your children so we can best serve them! Simply use this link to access the document! https://gecovenant.breezechms.com/form/11fa14 Thank you to those who have already completed registration!

Want more info? Send an email to elissa.schauer@gecovenant.org. 

Thank you!

Elissa

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WINDSOR LUNCH WITH PASTORS

Our next Windsor Lunch will be Thursday September 25 at 11:30am.
We hope you can join us!

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STUDENT MINISTRIES
WELCOME TO FALL!

SEPTEMBER EVENTS

September 18: Jr/Hi League! 7-8:30p

September 21: Sunday School 11-11:45a

September 25: Jr/Hi League 7-8:30p

September 28: Sunday School 11-11:45a

Contact Joseph with any questions

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JOIN OUR DRIVING MINISTRY:
THE WHEATON COLLEGE SHUTTLE!

We are looking to form a small team of drivers who will transport Wheaton College students to and from GE Covenant each Sunday morning. Its a great opportunity to serve and connect with our college students. You will be provided with a GE Covenant car magnet that will identify you to awaiting students.

Call the church office with any questions or
use this link to sign up for this important ministry: SERVE

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COLLEGE STUDENT MINISTRY DINNERS
2ND AND 4TH SUNDAY EVENINGS

NEXT UP: WORSHIP NIGHT & DINNER
SEPTEMBER 28 AT 6PM

College students, you are warmly invited to join us for food, fellowship AND for Worship!

2nd SUNDAYS: College Student Dinners in Homes
4th SUNDAYS: WORSHIP NIGHT IN THE SANCTUARY
followed by dinner in the Gym

2025 FALL SCHEDULE:

• Sunday September 28: Worship at 6pm/Dinner to follow.
  You won’t want to miss the premier of this event!

• Sunday October 12 at 5pm at the home of Kristin Kreigbaum

• Sunday October 26: Worship at 6pm/Dinner to follow

• Sunday November 9: at 5pm, location TBD

• Sunday November 23: Worship at 6pm/Dinner to follow

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WOMEN OF THE WORD
FALL 2025

Please join the women of GE Covenant for WOW bible study, now under way!
Next meeting is September 29/30:
Monday September 29 at 7pm at the home of Pastor Dawn and
Tuesday September 30 at 9:30am in Higher Grounds - childcare provided.
We are using The Daily Grace Company study on the book of Ruth.

Please contact Pastor Dawn with any questions at Dawn.lauber@gecovenant.org

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ARTWORK WANTED
SERMON SERIES “LUKE & THE LOST AND FOUND

Calling all artists! Thank you to those who shared their artistic responses to
our sermon series on Romans.

We are now creating a display that reflects an artistic response to our
current sermon series “Luke & The Lost and Found”.

Please email Kriste Sveen for more details as needed.

 kristesveen7@gmail.com  

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YOUNG ADULT SUPPER CLUB & CONVERSATION
THE FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH
AT 6:30PM

You are warmly invited to join your friends of Glen Ellyn Covenant Church for food, fellowship, and conversation once a month September thru December.
The next gatherings are:

Monday October 6: at the home of Hall and Courtney Crowder
Monday November 3: at the home of Eric and Lisa Fowler
Monday December 1: Christmas Party at the home of Paul and Jayne Bischoff

Hope you can join us! Contact Pastor Dawn with any questions.

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SAVE THE DATE!
FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN
AT GE COVENANT
NOVEMBER 21 AND 22

You won’t want to miss this important event. More details to come!

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
SEPTEMBER FOCUS:
COMMUNION SERVERS & FRONT DOOR MINISTRIES

AND CHECK OUT ALL THE SERVING OPPORTUNITIES
AT GE COVENANT!

If you are a regular attendee to GE Covenant and willing to serve during our Sunday morning worship service, please access the serving page on our
GE Covenant website:

1. choose “Serve” from the top right pull down menu.

2. then click on the orange box “Sunday Serve Sign-Up”

Or you can simply click SERVE right here!

And for your convenience, please see the QR code on the Sunday bulletins, which takes you to the same “Serve” site on our website :)

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MONDAY NIGHT ZOOM PRAYER MEETINGS
AT 7PM

“And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.
With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.”
Eph 6:18

We’d love to have you join the Prayer Meeting via Zoom!
Contact Jayne Bishoff or the church office for the Zoom ID and Password.

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