Join us Each week in person or online
Sundays at 9:30am.
Scripture: John 14:16-26
Music:
Immortal Invisible
Christ our Hope in Life and Death
Spirit of the Living God
Reckless Love
How Deep the Father’s Love
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
Last week in worship, we started our Summer Sermon Series on the Holy Spirit on Pentecost Sunday, the day the Holy Spirit descended on all believers (Acts 2:1-41). I posed these questions to consider God’s movement in our lives as we work for His Kingdom:
What story of “God at work in your life” will you tell someone today, this week?
How has God uniquely prepared you for the work of His Kingdom?
How is God caring for you personally – and help you share the stories of God’s faithfulness through Jesus with others?
This Sunday, we turn to John’s gospel as we reflect on who the Holy Spirit is for us and for the church (John 14:16-26). Join us for worship in person or wherever you are on this Memorial Day weekend.
May the Lord go with you! Pastor Dawn
All Church Summer BBQ: June 5
Our first All Church Summer BBQ is at the home of Pastor Dawn (10 Union Cir.) on Wednesday, June 5th from 5-7pm. Bring your meat to grill, a side dish to share, and enjoy the summer evening together!
We will have Summer BBQ’s every Wednesday until July 10th (excluding July 3rd).
Click the link to sign up!
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: 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!
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 from 7-8pm.
We will start our Summer Fire Pits on Thursday, June 6th. Click the link to sign up!
There will be K-12 Dodgeball on Saturday, June 8th from 5-6:00pm.
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
Covenant Church of Congo and the Paul Carlson Partnership
Jesus is known in the breaking of bread, and as his followers, so are we! Pastor Dawn and several of us from the missions team enjoyed a lovely time of fellowship with our visitors from the Paul Carlson Partnership.
We had the opportunity to learn more about Glen Ellyn Covenant’s long-standing relationship with the churches in Congo. Our guests shared memories of Dr. Paul Carlson, whom we supported even before he began his ministry in Congo. As we exchanged stories, it became evident that the Church in Congo and in the U.S. share many of the same problems. For example: apathy among younger people and a growing Islamic presence.
We are so thankful for this opportunity to further tighten the tie that binds us in Christian love and look forward to hearing more about the powerful work the Covenant in Congo is accomplishing for the Kingdom.
