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Scripture: Romans 3:1-20
Sermon Series
A year long study of Romans
Dear Church,
One thing I always want my children to understand is that there is nothing they could ever do to make me love them any more or any less. I hope this translates as they grow to understand that God loves them perfectly. As we move into Romans 3, we begin a new section of the book that we are calling “questions & answers.” For the next 4 weeks we will hear Paul ask questions of his own statements, and they are questions that all of us might have if we were listening to Paul speak or preach. Many of these questions drive Paul to emphasize that no one can be justified before God by works of the law. There is no way we can gain a righteous standing before God on our own. All of us are under sin and need a savior.
I look forward to worshiping with you on Sunday!
Peace,
Pastor Jeff
Front Door Ministry
Thank you to all who have jouned our Front Door Ministry Team! We need more people to join this essential team of hospitality. We especially need Door Greeters (welcome people to church) and Connectors (direct families to their classrooms).
The connector role is important this Fall. With the door greeter and usher stationed at particular spots, the connector has the flexibility to walk a new family to the nursery, assist with name tags, or answer questions about the church.
Click to sign up!
Men’s & Women’s Bible Studies:
Our Intergenerational Evening Men’s Bible Study continues every other Wednesday night at church from 6-7pm. Pastor Jeff leads a study of Luke’s gospel.
Next meeting will be November 13 at 6pm.
Our Intergenerational Women’s Bible Study (two options) Monday, November 4 at 6:45pm (at Pastor Dawn’s home) and Tuesday, November 5 at 9:30am (at church). Pastor Dawn leads a study of First John. Choose the evening or daytime option every other week this fall.
Please RSVP to dawn.lauber@gecovenant.org for childcare and study materials.
Moms Together continues Thursday, November 7 at 9:30 am. in Higher Grounds. No meeting on October 30. Allison Borton leads a time of conversation and encouragement for moms of preschoolers and school-aged children.
Please RSVP to allisonmborton@yahoo.com for childcare.
Coffee With Tarcisio
Please plan on gathering with our missions partner Tarcisio Magurupira and others on Friday, November 1, 7:00 pm, at Bob and Diane Brown’s home. This is another wonderful chance to be with Tarcisio and to hear more about his passion for maturing African churches through evangelism and discipleship, focusing mainly on the younger generation.
The Brown’s address is 414 S. Lorraine Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187. Tarcisio is academic dean and lecturer, Evangelical Theological College, Zimbabwe, and director and field officer, Firm Foundation.
Men’s Pancake Breakfast
Men, join us on Saturday November 16 at 9am at the home of Pastor Jeff to enjoy pancakes and fellowship.
Quarterly Congregational Meeting
Please join us for our Quarterly Congregational Meeting on November 17th at 6pm in the Family Life Center. We will fellowship together as we seek the Lord’s leading of our church.
College Student Ministry
Next Meeting is november 10, 5 PM
We are excited to fellowship with our college students! Interested in hosting and helping with food? See Kristin Kriegbaum. Our hosts for the next dinner: Wheaton College seniors, Emma and Isaac.
WEEKLY Church Prayer MeetingS - MONDAY NIGHTS 7PM ON ZOOM AND WEDNESDAY MORNINGS 10am in person in the church library
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” -Colossians 4:2
ZOOM PRAYER MEETING DETAILS
Zoom Meeting ID: 858848614 Password: geecc
Send a prayer request to Jayne Bischoff who will forward to Prayer Partners. Please mark if confidential. (jaynebischoff@gmail.com)
Exodus World Service
Last spring, the women of our church participated in a Welcome Pack through Exodus World Service. This fall it is time for a whole church endeavor to welcome a refugee family to America with practical Christian love.
Please see the link below and consider participating in this project. All items can be dropped off at Pastor Dawn’s office.
Sign up link: https://signup.com/go/qxShXOO
Worship Arts News
Calling all artists! Thank you to those who have already displayed their artistic responses to our sermon series on Romans.
It is exciting to see the new submissions in our south alcove. If you missed the “assignment” – we are creating a display of art that reflects a favorite verse from Romans.
Please email Kriste Sveen for more details as needed.
Monthly Book Club Moves to the 2nd Wednesday of the month!
On Wednesday, November 13th, 7:00pm we'll be discussing When Thoughts and Prayers are not Enough by Taylor Schumann. We'll be meeting at the home of Nancy Salzman, 130 Windsor Park Dr, Unit C226 in Carol Stream. Copies of the book have been reserved for us at the Glen Ellyn Library. We'd love you to join us and feel free to attend even if you didn't read the book! Please RSVP to Nancy nancyslzmn776@gmail.com or 630-452-4071 so she can plan accordingly.
Upcoming Event-Geneva College Choir Concert
Mark your calendars for this wonderful event: March 16, 2025. The Genevans, a 50 voice touring choir from Geneva College, near Pittsburgh PA, will be performing their Spring Concert, Word of God, at our church this Spring.
Pastor Dawn is doing an initial “pre-ask” to see how many people would be willing to house 2-4 students for one night after their concert. If you would consider hosting these college students at your home, please contact Dawn at dawn.lauber@gecovenant.org
Thank you to all who have donated to our Capital Campaign!
The goal has been reached for our capital campaign to fund the organ restoration and sanctuary sound system improvements. Praise the Lord for providing through you! The parts required for the organ restoration will be custom made. We expect the restoration to be completed late 1Q’25. The sound system enhancements are expected later this year.
- Eric Fowler, Leadership Team Chair
