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Sundays at 9:30am.
SCRIPTURE: JOHN 1:1-18
SERMON SERIES
Dear Church,
As we begin the New Year of 2025, I don’t believe there is a better place to start than John 1, “In the beginning was the Word.” What a wonderful truth for us to reflect on this Sunday as we gather together to worship that Word that is above all earthly powers: Jesus Christ! As we commit this next year to him, may we remember that all things were made through Him, that He has given us the right to become children of God, and that we have received grace upon grace! What a great way to start the year! I look forward to worshiping with you on Sunday.
Peace,
Pastor Jeff
FRONT DOOR MINISTRY
Thank you to all who have joined this important ministry! Front Door Ministry offers a friendly face and helpful advice to newcomers to GE Covenant on Sunday mornings. Would you consider joining our team?
Soon we will need to add parking attendants to this ministry as our parking lot is full every week.
Thank you!
Click to sign up!
THE ARK PRESCHOOL
OPEN HOUSE
January is a big month at The Ark Preschool as we are gearing up for fall enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year.
We will be hosting a Prospective Parent Open House
for families new to The Ark Preschool on
Thursday, January 9 from 6:00– 7:00pm.
Families will have the opportunity to tour the classrooms,
meet our teachers and learn more about our program.
Can you help us to spread the word?
Open Registration begins on Monday, January 6th and classes are formed at the end of January. If you have family, friends or neighbors with preschool age children, please have them call The Ark office at 630-858-7755 or e-mail me (holly.pelsor@gecovenant.org) for registration information.
Applications can be found on our website and in higher grounds.
Thank you for remembering to pray for the children, families and staff
at The Ark Preschool.
Wishing you many blessings in the New Year!
~Holly Pelsor
BOOK CLUB THE 2ND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
On Wednesday, January 8th at 7:00pm we'll be discussing Wish You Well by David Baldacci. We are meeting at the home of Laurel Tedesco 773 Farnham Lane in Wheaton. 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 laurels.lyre.psalm71.22@gmail.com or 331 232 9695
so she can plan accordingly.
WOMEN OF THE WORD
INTERGENERATIONAL BIBLE STUDY
JOIN US FOR A STUDY OF PHILIPPIANS
BEGINNING JANUARY 2025
Mondays at 6:45pm at the home of Pastor Dawn
Tuesdays at 9:30am in Higher Grounds at church, chilcare provided
Upcoming Dates:
January 13/14, January 27/28; February 10/11, February 24/25;
March 10/11, March 24/25
JOIN “MOMS TOGETHER”
EVERY OTHER TUESDAY IN 2025!
Moms Together will meet every other Tuesday 9:30-11am in Higher Grounds.—beginning January 21st. Allison Borton leads a time of conversation and encouragement for moms of preschoolers and school-aged children.
Please RSVP to allisonmborton@yahoo.com if you need childcare
HIRING COLLEGE STUDENTS
We are looking for willing and able College Students to help with childcare in these women’s ministries. It’s a great opportunity to serve in these important ministries while having tons of fun with the kids!
This is a paid position
All who are interested can call the church office at 630-469-5405
PASTOR DAWN’S OFFICE IS FILLING UP!
EXODUS WORLD SERVICE
Thank you for all who have already donated to our “Welcome to America Pack.” This is 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. There’s still some room!
A final drop-off date will be after the New Year.
Sign up link: https://signup.com/go/qxShXOO
PARTNERS IN MINISTRY
Book Collection for Tarcisio
We continue collecting books for our partner Rev. Tarcisio Magurupira. The theology-based books will help the Evangelical Theological College’s Bachelor of Theology program achieve accreditation by The Association of Theological Education in Africa (ACTEA). The children’s Christian education books will be useful in the district and national camps. Place books for donation in the coat room near the Higher Grounds coffee area at church. Rev. Magurupira is academic dean and lecturer at the ETC and is director and field officer of Firm Foundation.
Glen Ellyn Walk-In Ministry
If interested in serving on the Board of Glen Ellyn Walk-In Ministry, contact Diane Brown at dgraceb05@gmail.com. Supported by 13 area churches including ours, this faith-based organization provides emergency help with expenses such as utilities, food and gas vouchers, and auto repairs and insurance.
Repeat Boutique
Children’s winter coats, adult coats, men’s sweaters, and jeans are needed. Linens (bed sheets and towels) are in short supply as well. Additional volunteers on Thursday and Friday mornings would be helpful. Repeat Boutique provides clothing and household goods to refugees, low-income families, and Christian workers. Contact Rosie Gardner (RosieGardner@sbcglobal.net) for assistance in responding.
WEEKLY CHURCH PRAYER MEETINGS
MONDAYS AT 7PM ON ZOOM AND WEDNESDAYS AT 10:30AM 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)
LOST & FOUND
Check out the items in the lost and found located near Higher Grounds. We have a variety of “left behind” items that may be yours! An abundance of reading glasses, a pair of children’s shoes, a fleece jacket and some cozy mittens, among other things. Check it out soon as these items will be donated this month.
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.
