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Scripture: Romans 4:1-12
Sermon Series
A year long study of Romans
Dear Church,
Dear Church, We look forward to gathering for worship this Sunday! We continue in our study of Romans, starting in the second half of chapter 3. Romans 3:21 begins "but now," a much-needed transition from Romans 3:20. "But now" moves us from judgment to grace, from despair to hope, from our bondage to sin to freedom in Christ. As we prepare for worship together on Sunday, may we come with humble hearts, giving thanks for what God has done to save each one of us through the gift of His Son, Jesus Christ.
See you in church on Sunday!
Pastor Dawn
Front Door Ministry
Thank you to all who have joined 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 December 11 at 6pm.
Our Intergenerational Women’s Bible Study (two options) Monday, November 18 at 6:45pm (at Pastor Dawn’s home) and Tuesday, November 19 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 21 at 9:30 am. in Higher Grounds. 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.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL THIS FALL
Please join Dr. David Lauber as he teaches on Orthodoxy, Heresy, and True Worship on the next two Sundays; November 17th, and 24th in Munson Hall.
food drive
Glen House Food Pantry’s mission is to provide essential groceries and support to our neighbors at risk of hunger. GE Cov families along with Ark families provided a great amount groceries, or donated financially in support of this mission. Thank you for your generosity!
Collecting Books for Theology Program Accreditation
Our partner in Zimbabwe, Rev. Tarcisio Magurupira, is collecting books to achieve accreditation by The Association of Theological Education in Africa (ACTEA) for the Evangelical Theological College’s (ETC) Bachelor of Theology program. The ETC, where Rev. Magurupira is academic dean and lecturer, was founded in 2004 to provide theological education to urban and rural pastors.
Some 5,000 books were collected for the college in 2022, but the ACTEA recommends that the ETC’s library have an additional 5,000 to 10,000 books to meet the students’ resource needs and the accreditation requirements. Although Tarcisio is pursuing a few seminary-level book sources, anyone interested in donating unused or unneeded theological books from their own home libraries is welcome to do so. Children’s books are of interest as well, given their utility for Christian education and English language learning in conjunction with the church district and national children’s camps.
Please place books for donation in the coat room across the hall from the library, near the Higher Grounds coffee area at church. Thank you!
Rev. Tarcisio Magurupira also is director and field officer of Firm Foundation.
looking forward to summer 2025
covenant harbor camps
Registration opens on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 7am for most programs, and 9am for Family Camps. You may set up or update your account now to streamline registration. For more information, go to Covenant Harbor - Christian Camp and Retreat Center in Lake Geneva, WI
Our fall fest:
What a WONDERFUL evening together!
Men’s Pancake Breakfast
Men, join us THIS 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. If you are willing and able to help with childcare during the meeting, please contact the church office at 630-469-5405.
College Student Ministry
Next Meeting is November 17 at 5 PM
College students, you are warmly invited to join us for food, fellowship, and conversation.
November 17: John and Andrea Martin will host
November 24: Pastor Dawn and husband David will host
December 8-we hope you will attend the Lucia service with beautiful Swedish goodies afterwards
December 15: Paul and Jayne Bischoff will host.
IF YOU COULD HELP WITH THE SIDE DISHES ON THE 17TH, 24TH, OR DECEMBER 15, OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE TEXT KRISTIN KRIEGBAUM, AT 630-294-0045. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
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: 859848614 Password: geecc
Send a prayer request to Jayne Bischoff who will forward to Prayer Partners. Please mark if confidential. (jaynebischoff@gmail.com)
Monthly Book Club Moves to the 2nd Wednesday of the month!
Next Wednesday, November 13th at 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.
All are welcome to join us and feel free to attend even if you haven't read the book! Please RSVP to Nancy nancyslzmn776@gmail.com or 630-452-4071 so she can plan accordingly.
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.
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
