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Sundays at 9:30am.
Sunday Scripture Text: Matthew 28:16-20
This week at a glance
Children’s ministry Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
We are so thankful for our volunteers who serve on Sunday for our Children’s ministry. We love working with you!
Our Children’s Ministry Volunteer Appreciation luncheon will be Sunday, May 5th, following Worship. Enjoy fresh salads, sandwiches, fruit and desserts!
Please join us so you’re sure to know how much we appreciate you helping our students to grow in Christ!
Please RVSP to Susan Cornett.
Crop Walk
The Crop Walk is Sunday, May 5th. See Pastor Jeff for more information.
All Church Work Day
Our next all church work day is on Saturday, May 11th. We will be working around the church; weeding, trimming and spreading mulch. Feel free to stay and help out as long as you like.
Saturday, May 11th, WORK OUTSIDE BEGINS @ 9:00am-12pm
Please consider bringing your own garden tools and gloves! Coffee and donuts will be provided!
See you then!
Writer’s Workshop May 19
The next Writer’s Workshop will be May 19th, 4-6pm, in the Family Life Center.
See Pastor Dawn for more details.
SMALL GROUPS
Pastor Dawn is grateful for the time spent with many of our small groups. New ones are still starting and forming!
Please see her if you are in need of a small group or if your group would like to use her resources on Spiritual Practices. Email Pastor Dawn at dawn.lauber@gecovenant.org
Thursday Evening Book Club
On Thursdays in April and the beginning of May 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
"Immigration is one of the most complex and controversial issues of our time. Everyone seems to agree: the United States’ immigration system has some problems. No one thinks that the reality that an estimated 11 million immigrants are present unlawfully in the United States is an ideal situation, and everyone agrees that our government should protect American citizens from those who would seek to do harm. But that’s sometimes as far as the agreement goes, with discussions quickly devolving into arguments over the best policy solutions...
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.
Student Ministry Updates
Hi League Tonight 4/25 (7:00-8:30)
Confirmation Sunday is 4/28 and we will have a celebration afterwards!
Our last Jr/Hi League of the school year will be joint and will take place Wednesday 5/1
CHURCH PRAYER MEETING!
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” -Colossians 4:2
ATTENTION: The Church prayer meetings are on Zoom every Monday night at 7pm!
Zoom ID: 859 848 614
Password: geecc
All are welcome to this sweet hour of prayer! See you there!
Missions focus
New Partner: Mary Neeley!
Mary Neeley, Staff Associate at Glen Ellyn Young Life (GEYL), became our church’s newest missions partner this year. GEYL is part of the Christian ministry Young Life, which reaches out to middle schoolers and high school and college students. Mary was first involved with Young Life as a volunteer leader at Glenbard West High School while attending Wheaton College. She joined the GEYL staff in 2020 and is primarily overseeing ministry at Glenbard South High School. Mary also is an assistant coach for the varsity and junior varsity cheerleading teams. In meeting her, one quickly senses passion for caring about and investing in students. Learn more here.
