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Sundays at 9:30am.
Scripture: luke 24: 44-53
Music:
All Hail the power of jesus’ Name!
Before the throne
AGNUS DEI
cROWN HIM WITH MANY CROWNS
Rev. President duale and Paul Carlson Partnership
This coming Sunday, May 12, we have the privilege of welcoming Rev. President Theophile Duale, President of the Covenant Church of Congo, and his wife, Josephine. Renee Hale and Becky Dangel from the Paul Carlson Partnership (PCP), one of our long-time missions partners, will also be with us.
The Partnership’s mission is: “To catalyze the holistic growth of healthy families and communities in places of deep poverty.” The organization works with partners in Africa and elsewhere to support local healthcare efforts and economic development. Founded and grounded in the Gospel, PCP works with partners in the Democratic Republic of Congo to create solutions that endure over time and throughout generations.
Based in Chicago, PCP is a 501(c)(3) affiliate ministry of the Evangelical Covenant Church. We hope you will be able to join us for this very special worship opportunity.
Jim Flewellen Memorial Service: May 11
We mourn the loss of our dear friend Jim Flewellen, who passed away this past Sunday. Pray for his wife, Lorene, and their children.
The Memorial Service is Saturday, May 11th at 1:30 PM. It will be located at A.S. Turner & Sons Funeral Home (2773 N. Decatur Rd, Decatur, GA 30033).
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Friends of Refugees. You can give by going to: www.friendsofrefugees.com/donate, and make a donation to the Jolly Ave. Garden, dedicated in Jim's honor.
More information can be found at this link: https://www.asturner.com/obituaries/james-flewellen
All Church Work Day: May 11
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.
Kids are welcomed to come with their parents and help out!
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!
Front Door Ministry
If you are interested in helping out at church, below are some exciting new and existing hospitality roles:
Usher: At the doors to the sanctuary, they provide bulletins to every congregant and help people find seating.
Coffee Host: They brew and set up the coffee station in High Grounds for the morning. They also engage with visitors during the coffee hour.
Door Greeter: Located at the east and west entrances of the church, they open the door for visitors and welcome them inside. They will also assist visitors based on their needs.
Connector: Just inside each entrance, they help answer questions and direct visitors to the appropriate location, whether it is the sanctuary, nursery, or children’s ministry.
Parking Lot Attendant: Starting in the Fall, they direct visitors to the best available parking spot. If the lot is full, they help visitors navigate alternative parking locations.
Click the link to sign up!
Writer’s Workshop: May 19
The next Writer’s Workshop will be May 19th, 4-6pm, in the Family Life Center.
If able, please write your stories ahead of time. You can also bring a copy on the day of the class. Suggested topics include an important person, place, or event in your life. They should be about a page long.
You can email your drafts to litalh@aol.com or drop off physical copies to Don Holt at church or his home (10 Union Circle).
Young Adult Supper Club: May 20
All young adults are invited to our next Supper Club at the home of Joseph Sawyer this Monday, May 20th at 6:30pm. See Joseph for directions.
Any in our congregation who are interested in supporting this ministry with food or hosting, please see Pastor Dawn.
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 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.
Student Ministry Updates
For the month of May on Thursdays we will have Hangouts at the church. May 9th is our first Hangout of the month. Jr. and Sr. High join us at the church from 7-8pm for games, a movie, and rice crispies.
We will start our Summer Fire Pits on Thursday, June 6th. Click the link to sign up!
Join us for our Spring Work Day on Saturday, May 11th.
Sunday, May 9th after church, we will clean out the gym closet. Donuts and bagels for any helpers.
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!
A couple of Sundays ago we welcomed Mary Neeley, Staff Associate at Glen Ellyn Young Life (GEYL), as our church’s newest missions partner. 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.
