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THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
SERMON SERIES starting may 30th
FEATURED UPDATES
CONGRGATIONAL MEETING
The next congregation meeting is Monday, June 7th on Zoom at 6:00pm. The main item on the agenda will be to hear an update from the Search Committee for the Director of Children’s Ministry, and to seek approval for making the role a full-time position. A Zoom link and password will be sent out prior to the meeting. We hope you will be able to join us!
GRADUATES
If you have a graduate in your family make sure you give their name to the office so we can pray over them!
STORIES OF TESTIMONY TO GOD’S . . .
How would you finish the above statement? . . . provision, goodness, love, forgiveness, faithfulness, care . . . you can see the ‘words’ of response are endless because God is abundant in giving to his children!
During the summer months we want to hear your stories of testimony to God. Testimonies are little and big – and all of them matter. For example, I (Leslie)could tell you that during the entire pandemic, my husband and I did a weekly Zoom call with our friends from college. We celebrated our friendship last week by being able to meet in person! Walking with these dear friends during a time of isolation brought us laughter, and a deeper awareness of one another’s daily living, which included deaths and births of family members. We created and became community for one another; being able to become God’s instruments of compassion, care, celebration, and encouragement. Thanks be to God for Zoom!
What is your story? Let Leslie or Pastor Jeff know if you have a story to share in worship. We want to hear from you!
WORSHIP AND HOSPITALITY
“Good morning! We are so glad you are here today, “ the usher said with a smile 😊.
Doesn’t it feel wonderful when someone greets you as you enter a space – a friend’s home, a store, a restaurant, a doctor’s office, and a church building? It does!
As we are moving out of the pandemic’s restrictions, we are also inviting many others to be part of the ministry of ushering. This is a very important part of our worship ministry and is the first act of hospitality that someone will experience in our church. Welcoming people, making sure they know where they can sit, perhaps directing someone to the nursery, etc. Other responsibilities include lighting the candles, unlocking/locking the front doors, and putting the offering in a secure location following worship.
WE NEED MANY of you to sign up to be part of this ministry! Here’s who qualifies:
· Entire Families
· Single Persons
· Married Persons
· Young Persons
· Older Persons
Do you like to greet people? Do you love this church? Are you a welcoming person? Are you looking for a place to serve that requires no prior experience or prep time? Can you commit to 1 – 4 Sundays per quarter (or year)? Can you arrive at church at 9:30 on a Sunday morning? If the answer is a resounding YES!, then please contact Leslie at church and she can get you started on one of the most important and joyful roles in the church – that of an USHER!
Weeders needed!
Did you notice how tidy the church gardens looked after our ALL Church Work Day in April? It was a showcase! But as you know, weeds grow a pace and ours are no exception. They are rearing their ugly heads again. What we need is a few willing souls to adopt a small section of the grounds and keep it weed free this summer. No experience or tools necessary. Contact Diane Brown if you are interested (630)-334-1087 or email at dgraceb05@gmail.com
75th Anniversary of GEECC
Our church is creating a custom cookbook, to commemorate 75 years, featuring favorite recipes from our members! Please submit your favorite recipes so you can be represented in our cookbook. You can submit online or bring hardcopies into the office. Please submit by June 30th! Find all info about the church cook book HERE.
We are also asking you to upload pictures and stories that you have from over the years at GEECC. You may upload these things HERE or bring them into the office.
We are excited to start celebrating with you!