GE COV Weekly Newsletter

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THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

Sunday Sermon

Isaiah 61, Luke 1:47-55, John 1:6-8                                          


FEATURED UPDATES

 

Tara and David Van Dyke Sunday School

Dr. David Van Dyke (Wheaton College Marriage and Family Therapy Program Director and Professor) and Tara Van Dyke (With U Birth and Parenting, Certified Birth Doula) offer a three-part series on relationships on marriage, family, friendships (Family Life Center). Sunday December 10th and December 17th.

 
 

Lucia service and reception

Our annual celebration of Lucia is this Sunday, December 10th, at 5pm in the Sanctuary. This wonderful service focuses on our children, and student ministries, and is a beloved tradition of the Evangelical Covenant church!

Join us for worship, followed by coffee and delicious treats, as we continue to prepare our hearts for the Holiday season!

 
 
 
 

Winter retreat 2024

The Hi-League winter retreat is January 26th-29th at Covenant Harbor! Join us for a time of fun, and fellowship! More details to come!

Use the links below to sign up!

https://covenantharbor.campbrainregistration.com/?ReturnUrl=%2fHome%2fLanding

OR

 https://www.gecovenant.org/student-ministries

 
 

SOUTH ALCOVE GALLERY--ADVENT EXHIBIT--ISAIAH 61

During Advent, we will be reading passages of Isaiah in our time of corporate worship. The artists of our church have reflected and responded visually on Isaiah 61 and other Isaiah passages.

Visit the gallery often to see the inspirations of our Glen Ellyn Covenant Church artists as they continue to add their art throughout Advent.

The next Makerspace will be Sunday, January 7th, from 7-8pm. We will be focusing on joy and hope and rebuilding and happy memories!

RVSP to 2013themakersspace@gmail.com

 
 

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 and Jan. 10th. 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. 20th. and Jan. 17th

 
 

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 is next Thursday 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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