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Sundays at 9:30am.
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sunday Sermon
1 Thessalonians 3:1-10
FEATURED UPDATES
Women’s worship night
Right Time, Right Place: God working in our stories
Tonight, Thursday October 5th, 6:30-8:30 PM, in the sanctuary.
Worship Night and Dessert Reception
Guest Speaker, Courtney Crowder, serves as the Grassroots Organizer for the Northeast and Central regions of the U.S. for World Vision Advocacy Mobilization.
She equips and mentors volunteers to advocate to their members of Congress around issues of extreme poverty throughout the world. Using humor and hard-earned insights, Courtney will encourage women of all ages and in all seasons of life to use their gifts in service of God and others.
food drive announcement
We will be collecting food for the upcoming food drive!
Each bag will have an attached list of items that need to be collected. They will be located on a table outside the sanctuary.
Bags for the Ark will be handed out October 4th and 5th,
Bags for the church will be handed out on October 8th.
Please return the bags before October 13th.
kickoff sunday
Fall Kickoff Potluck is This Sunday, October 8th after Sunday School.
Last names with A-M; please bring a side
Last names with N-Z; please bring a dessert!
We will have a bouncy house and Portillo’s!
Come for a time of food, and fellowship!
ark preschool fundraiser
Barone's Night is October 16th from 4pm-9pm. No flyer is needed however everyone must mention The Ark when ordering. (dine in or take out).
adult spiritual formation
Three Adult Sunday School Classes October 8th and 15th, “The Beloved Community” (Munson Hall), “Continuing the Conversation” (Chapel), and Skye Jethani on “Right Now Media” (Conference Room)
Midweek Evening Bible Studies begin October 11th – women and men meeting on opposite Wednesdays till December. 6:30-8 PM.
Women begin on October 11th studying the book of Acts with Pastor Dawn.
Men begin on October 18th studying from 1st Timothy with Pastor Jeff. Bring a friend, neighbor, co-worker, or family member!
Windsor Lunch with the Pastors - October 12th and 26th 11:30am in the Bistro. Bring your own lunch.
THE MAKER'S SPACE
This season we will once again use ancient spiritual discipline practices along with art to slow ourselves and allow space to speak with and hear from God.
Come and allow yourself to breathe and listen to what God has to say to you as we praise Him exploring word art as demonstrated in Heather Holdsworth's new book "Landscape of Hope: an Illustrated Journey Into the Psalms.” We will meet in Munson Hall This Sunday, Oct. 8, from 5-7pm.
All are welcome and free to bring neighbors and friends.
Please RSVP to 2013themakersspace@gmail.com so we have enough supplies.
Jr league rock climbing event
The Jr League Fall Hangout is this upcoming Monday, October 9th. Drop off is 4:00p at church and pick up is 8:00p also at the church.
For the hangout, the total cost including food, transportation, and climbing expenses is $40.
We will travel to Vertical Endeavors: 246 Windy Point Dr, Glendale Heights, IL 60139
Come for a time of fun and fellowship!
congregational meeting
Congregational meeting immediately following worship and before Sunday school Sunday October 15th. We will vote on a new worship leader, two new members, and a proposal for a new boiler.
CHILDREN’S MIDWEEK PROGRAM
Midweek Children’s program will begin Next Wednesday, October 11th, meeting every other Wednesday to coincide with the Women’s Evening Bible Study. 6:30-8 PM.
trunk-oR-treat!
Trunk-or-treat is Wednesday, October 25th! Use the QR code above or the link below to sign up to host a trunk!
More details coming soon!
STUDENT MINISTRIES
Mark your calendars:
October 14th hi-league retreat in Michigan.
Sunday School every week for both, following Worship downstairs.
See Joseph Sawyer, Student Ministries director, for more information.
CHURCH PRAYER MEETING!
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” -Colossians 4:2
ATTENTION: The Church prayer meetings are on Zoom every Monday night at 7pm!
Zoom ID: 859 848 614
Password: geecc
All are welcome to this sweet hour of prayer! See you there!
MISSIONS FOCUS
Ongoing prayer is encouraged for the local and global personnel and service agencies we support—four Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC) couples, three non-ECC couples and three individuals, and several local and international organizations.
Partner updates, often provided here, are highlighted in our missions display case and are available in the partner’s newsletters and in some cases website. Contact Darren Miller via missions@gecovenant.org to be added to the newsletter distribution list and Diane Brown for the GE COV Prayer Letter.