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SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 5:12-21
SERMON SERIES
A YEAR LONG STUDY OF ROMANS
Dear Church,
This week as we join Paul in Romans 5, we will talk about God’s abundant provision of grace through the one man, Jesus Christ. Because of Jesus Christ, death no longer reigns in the world and we are invited to reign with Christ in life! He truly has changed our mourning to dancing and sorrow for joy! Praise God! I cannot wait to worship with you on 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!
YEAR END FINANCIAL UPDATE
It is with great joy that we can announce that our God sent an amazing wave of generous giving in December! So much so that we finished the year -- not with a deficit -- but with a surplus of about $50,000. This surplus will help us rebuild our reserve which is much needed as we head into 2025 once again fully staffed and supporting ministries locally, nationally and internationally. A huge "thank you" to all of you who prayed and to all of you who gave so generously. As we move into the new year, the Financial Management Team, Leadership Team and staff will be looking at how to encourage the discipline of giving as a more consistent part of our community worship. Expect to hear more as the year progresses!
OUR RESPONSE TO THE HURTING
If you feel led to help those effected by the wildfires in California, continue to pray and you may use this link to give;
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 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
WE WELCOME J. NATHAN CLAYTON
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF OLD TESTAMENT
NORTH PARTK THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Growing up as a missionary kid in France, Dr. Clayton established a strong sense of calling from God early on, which led him to pursue a biblical teaching ministry. He did his MDiv and PhD at Trinity Evangelical Divinity Schoool. As a professor, he integrates his intercultural background and understanding of diverse ministry settings into his classroom. “I bring, by God’s grace, a wide variety of ministry experiences and perspectives on Christian Ministry to my teaching of the Old Testament and of the Bible as a whole.”
We are happy to welcome Dr. Nathan Clayton, who will teach on the riches of the psalter, “The Psalms in Worship” in our Adult Sunday schools on January 26, February 2, and February 9 in the sanctuary following our Worship Service.
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 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 Africa 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 2022 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.
WORSHIP ARTS NEWS
“SERVE ONE ANOTHER IN LOVE”
Galatians 5:13
A new or renewed use of the “Serve” tab in the GE Covenant website is in effect for all volunteers.
All Sunday Volunteers can now sign up to volunteer via the “Serve” tab.
This tab includes; Communion Servers, Ushers, Greeters, Prayer, Coffee Servers, Music & Tech, and Children’s Ministry.
Please note:
Those who will lead prayer in worship are decided by the Pastors.
Communion Servers must be regular attenders of Glen Ellyn Covenant Church
To access the Serving spreadsheet you can access it here; SERVE
and for your convenience, please see the QR code on the Sunday bulletins.
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.
FINAL DATE TO DROP OFF ITEMS FOR
EXODUS WORLD SERVICE: JANUARY 26
If you are interested in donating, these items are particularly needed;
1 twin size comforter and 1 full size comforter.
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
Join us on
MONDAYS AT 7pm ON ZOOM
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.
