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THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
SUNDAY SERMON
THE JOY OF CONFLICT?
Philippians 4:2-9
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THE WORK OF THE PEOPLE
When we gather for communal/corporate worship on Sunday mornings, we are given an order of worship that guides our participation in conversation with God. This order that contains prayer, scripture, song, silence, and communion is called ‘the liturgy’. Translated, the word liturgy means the work of the people. For most of us who work Monday – Friday, the thought of having to work in worship on a Sunday seems uninviting! However, worship liturgy calls us into full participation, into engagement, action, and response to God and his people. It’s an encouraging, restoring, and re-membering work.
This communal worship work is at it’s best when it is led by members of the community – the church. You are needed! You are needed to show up in the summer when you’re around. You are needed to help set up/clean up and serve communion. You are needed to read scripture. You are needed to usher/greet others as they come to our worship space. You are needed to serve coffee after worship as an extension of the hospitality that Christ just gave us in worship at his Table. You are needed to learn how to operate projection, streaming, and sound during worship. You are needed to love and care for children during worship.
You are needed because we function at our best as Christ followers when we do it together!
Click here https://www.gecovenant.org/serve to sign up.
If you have any questions about how you can help out on a Sunday morning, contact any staff member.
We love you and need you,
The Staff
ALL CHURCH BARBEQUES ARE BACK!
Come join us at an open house barbecue every Wednesday from 5-7pm at Jeff & Jori’s backyard (1260 Shady Lane. Wheaton, IL 60187)! Bring some meat to throw on the grill and a side dish to share, and perhaps a lawn chair to sit on. We will provide water and lemonade. Come enjoy your church community as we gather in fellowship together. The Barbecues will run from June 8th through August 17th (There will be no Barbecue on June 22nd, or July 6th). We hope to see you this summer!
BRIDAL SHOWER FOR ANDREW AND FAVOR
Dear GEECC Friends and Family,
All women, as well as our junior and high league students, are invited to a bridal shower brunch honoring Andrew Lauber and Favor Ezewuzie on Saturday, June 18th at 10am!
Andrew and Favor are registered at https://www.zola.com/wedding/favorandandrew/registry
If you would like to contribute to a group gift you can contact Jen Casey at jen.lynn26@gmail.com or
630-913-6257 by June 12th!
If you would like to help with the shower or contribute food you can sign up here
THE ICE CREAM SOCIAL IS NEXT SATURDAY! SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER AND ATTEND!
Thank you for all of those who’ve answered the call to serve our community at this event. Sign ups are still open.
If you plan to attend please sign up in the lobby at the Ice Cream Social table or use your camera to hover over the QR code and sign up online on our Eventbrite page.
Questions and ideas are welcomed! Contact Crystal at crystal.white@gecovenant.org.
CHURCH OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR JOB OPENING
We are still on the hunt for a part time Administrative Assistant. The job is 25 hours/week. You can find the job posting here. If you know of anyone with administrative skills who may be a good fit, please encourage them to send a cover letter and resume to jeff.root@gecovenant.org.
BOOK CLUB
The book club is continuing to read Subversive Witness by Dominique DuBois Gilliard, the director of racial righteousness and reconciliation for the Covenant. Anyone interested in joining can email Mary Crickmore, mcrickmore@worldrenew.net, for the link.
South alcove gallery
Our own exhibit of MY SECRET DOUBLE is now on display in our sanctuary. It compliments the traveling exhibit at Wheaton College but is done by our own artists from our congregation. Come meditate on the reflections of our inner voices that no one sees but God.
