GE COV Weekly Newsletter

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THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

Sunday Sermon

Isaiah 40:1-11 and Mark 1:1-8                                                        


FEATURED UPDATES

 

Lucia December 10th 5pm

Our annual celebration of Lucia is right around the corner and we need you! We are looking for more helpers for this event. Interested? Sign ups for food and other help are in higher grounds. To get involved, contact; jeff.root@gecovenant.org or dawn.lauber@gecovenant.org

 
 

The Makerspace

Our last session of The Maker's Space for 2023 is this Sunday, Dec. 3, from 5-7pm.

We will be praying lament while exploring the art of marbling paint on paper and ornaments.

Come and bring a friend to pray creatively using art and take home a visual representation of your prayer.  Reserve your spot at  2013themakersspace@gmail.com.  All past sessions are posted at www.themakersspace.us.  

Volunteer leaders for 2024 winter sessions are being scheduled now.  If you would like to use art to slow down and listen to Our Maker and have an idea for art and prayer, contact 2013themakersspace@gmail.com for more information.

 
 

adult bible studies

Our Women’s Evening Bible Study in the book of Acts, is every other Wednesday night, 6:30-8 PM (coinciding with the Midweek children’s program). Pastor Dawn will upload a video after each lesson, so you can watch if you miss it. Upcoming date: Dec. 13th. Questions? Please email Pastor Dawn Lauber at dawn.lauber@gecovenant.org Midweek Women's Bible Study Registration

Our Zoom Bible Studies on Hebrews, are Tuesdays 9:30-11am and Saturdays 8-9:30am

Zoom link. (password if needed: Welcome!) Questions? Contact Fern Williams (630-945-2725; billnfern711@gmail.com) or Wendy Miller (wendy@darrenandwendy.com; 630-596-6487).

Our men’s evening Bible Study in 1st Timothy; “Fight the Good Fight of Faith

Wednesday (opposite of the Women’s Bible Study) 6:30-8:30pm. Upcoming dates: Dec. 6th and 20th.

 
 

Women’s Christmas Tea

The Women’s Christmas Tea is Thursday December 21st, 7-8:30pm, Family Life Center. Sign ups for attendance, food and table decorating are in higher grounds.

This is a great outreach opportunity to bring friends and neighbors!

Eat delicious food, listen to lovely jazz piano arrangements, and enjoy warm fellowship!

 
 

Windsor Lunch

The upcoming dates for Windsor lunch are today November 30th and December 14th 11:30am-1:30pm

 
 

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

Repeat Boutique Winter Donation Needs

One of our service agency partners could use items for the wintertime—coats, sweaters, and gloves, for example.

Repeat Boutique is a Christian, non-denominational volunteer service ministry that provides clothing and practical household goods to those in need.

Sending Christmas Greetings

Letters of Christmas greetings including a unique card for our global personnel partners are available on a table in the atrium for you to stop by and sign or jot down a special note.

 

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