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SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 5:1-11
SERMON SERIES
A YEAR LONG STUDY OF ROMANS
Dear Church,
Do you remember your parents ever telling you, “Don’t boast!”? Boasting is something we have always been told is not a great thing to do. However, Paul encourages boasting, if it is in the right thing! This Sunday we will resume our series in the book of Romans together! What an incredible God we serve who has saved us through the death and resurrection of Jesus. We will see that because God saved us while we were still sinners and God’s enemies, we can boast in Him and in the hope of his glory! I can’t wait to worship with you this Sunday.
Peace,
Pastor Jeff
UPCOMING CELEBRATION DINNER &
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Please mark your calendar for our upcoming celebratory church dinner followed by our Congregational Meeting on Sunday January 26 at 5pm.
Please join us for this important time of prayer, praise, food and fellowship!
WOMEN OF THE WORD
INTERGENERATIONAL BIBLE STUDY
JOIN US FOR A STUDY OF PHILIPPIANS
BEGINNING THIS WEEK!
Mondays at 6:45pm at the home of Pastor Dawn
Tuesdays at 9:30am in Higher Grounds at church, childcare provided
Upcoming Dates:
January 13/14, January 27/28; February 10/11, February 24/25;
March 10/11,
Final party on March 25 for WOW and Mom’s Together.
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
THE ARK PRESCHOOL
January is a big month at The Ark Preschool as we are gearing up for fall enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year.
Open Registration began 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
FAMILY FUN ON THESE COLD WINTER DAYS!
Cabin fever? Need an idea for fun during these freezing days of winter? Why not join members of your church family in attending any of the following upcoming Wheaton College Men’s Basketball home games: January 15, 18, 22, 29, February 8, 22. Come on your own, invite a friend, bring your family! You can check out the Men’s schedule here.
If you’d like to attend the Wheaton College Women’s Basketball home games, check out the schedule: Women's Schedule
AFRICAN STUDY BIBLES PURCHASED
With some financial support provided through our Missions Opportunity Fund, 300 copies of the African Study Bible were able to be acquired recently for distribution via a special project of Makers of Disciple Makers, led by our missions partners Julius and Ivanna in Ghana. The ministry’s purpose is to raise faithful and committed followers of Christ through discipleship. This specific Bible is valuable for aiding in contextual discipleship.
Our church created the Missions Opportunity Fund in 2023 upon learning that some of our partners occasionally have unique ministry opportunities that they would like to pursue if financial support were available.
We have been a ministry partner with Julius and Makers of Disciple Makers since 2020. Julius also serves as a Pastor and Preacher at Legon Interdenominational Church.
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!
COLLEGE STUDENT MINISTRY
NEXT DINNER IS JANUARY 19 AT 5PM
College students, you are warmly invited to join us for food, fellowship, and conversation.
January 19: Bob and Diane Brown will host.
February 2: Kristin Kreigbaum will host.
February 16: Bruce and Julie Munson will host.
March 2: Jon and Andrea Martin will host.
IF YOU COULD HELP WITH THE SIDE DISHES, OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE TEXT KRISTIN KRIEGBAUM, AT 630-294-0045. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN
EXODUS WORLD SERVICE
We are almost there! 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!
The final date to drop off items is January 26.
Sign up link: https://signup.com/go/qxShXOO
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.
