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SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 6:1-14
SERMON SERIES
A YEAR LONG STUDY OF ROMANS
Dear Church,
Last Sunday we sat in Romans 5 and talked about the incredible flood of grace and freedom that Jesus brought by ending the reign of death that came through the sin of Adam, which we all share in. What an incredible, beautiful, matchless glory we share in. What an incredible, beautiful, matchless life we have been gifted. What an incredible, beautiful, matchless responsibility we now have to live into this grace as we join with God in ushering in his kingdom reign. As we move into chapter 6, we will see that this flood of grace and freedom has implications for our everyday life. This week we will explore the beauty of being baptized with Jesus in his death and raised to new life with him. I am so excited to worship with you on Sunday!
Peace,
Pastor Jeff
PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR CELEBRATION DINNER &
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
THIS SUNDAY!
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!
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.
WOMEN OF THE WORD
INTERGENERATIONAL BIBLE STUDY
JOIN US FOR A STUDY OF PHILIPPIANS
Join us every other Monday at 6:45pm at the home of Pastor Dawn
Join us every other Tuesday 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
Moms Together will meet every other Tuesday 9:30-11am in Higher Grounds—next meeting February 4th . 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
WE WELCOME REV. GRACE SHIM
TO GLEN ELLYN COVENANT
on Sunday February 16
Rev. Grace Shim, Executive Minister of Serve Globally, has served in the Covenant since 2003, and before that worked as a licensed counselor and the executive director of a counseling center in Thailand. She has ministered in a variety of multigenerational, cross-cultural contexts.
As the Executive Minister of Serve Globally, Rev. Shim oversees missional efforts for Covenant World Relief and Development, Merge, Paul Carlson Partnership, and more than 100 global personnel and ministry partners who advance the Covenant’s mission in more than 50 countries. In this role she provides leadership to international missional efforts and initiatives, emphasizing partnerships with national churches and organizations, as well as mobilizing engagement and support among local Covenant congregations in the U.S. and Canada
Rev. Shim holds a Bachelor of Arts in Math Education from Virginia Polytechnic and State University and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Trinity International University. Her home church is Christ Covenant Church in Villa Park, Illinois.
We are so happy to welcome Rev. Shim to Glen Ellyn Covenant as she will be preaching at our 9:30 Worship service on Sunday February 16th.
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;
Symposium on the Theological Interpretation of Scripture: Hospitality and Immigration
February 14–15, 2025 | Nyvall Hall 5110 N. Spaulding Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 | Livestream available
How can Christian communities live out the biblical call to extend hospitality to all people, including immigrants? Join us for this timely dialogue among Bible scholars, theologians, and ministry practitioners, with extended opportunities for participant engagement.
Join Pastor Dawn as she will be leading worship at this event!
This event is free and open to the public but requires registration. Please email Pastor Dawn for more info.
GREAT IDEA FOR 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 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 here: Women's Schedule
MONTHLY BOOK CLUB
2ND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH
On Wednesday, February 12th at 7:00pm we'll be discussing
Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi.
We are meeting at the home of Jayne Bischoff, 1614 Madsen Ct. 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 jaynebischoff@gmail.com or (630) 945-1974.
PARTNERS IN MINISTRY:
CHRISTIAN RADIO FOR RUSSIA & UKRAINE
New Life Radio began broadcasting from Magadan Russia in 1994. In over 30 years, the ministry has faced many challenges. Their prayer is that they may continue to get God’s Word transmitted into thousands of communities across Russia and Ukraine, especially during this time of war.
Please click the link below for more details and to see how you can help.
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 FEBRUARY 2 AT 5PM
College students, you are warmly invited to join us for food, fellowship, and conversation.
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.
