GE COV Weekly Newsletter

Join us Each week in person or online
Sundays at 9:30am.


THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

Sunday Sermon

Isaiah 9:2-7; Luke 2:1-20.  

Worship Songs: “Good Christians all, rejoice” “The First Noel.” “Friendly Beasts”
“Go Tell It on the Mountain” “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!”

                                         


FEATURED UPDATES

 

Christmas Eve Service

Our Christmas Eve service “Lessons and Carols for all ages” will be this Sunday, December 24th, at 5pm!

Join us for a time of singing, worship, and fellowship, as we celebrate the Messiah’s birth.

 
 

Women’s Christmas Tea

The Women’s Christmas Tea is This Thursday December 21st, 7pm, Family Life Center.

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

Eat delicious food, listen to a lovely string quartet, and enjoy warm fellowship!

 
 

New Years Eve Breakfast Potluck

Join us after Worship on December 31st for a breakfast potluck! Wear your pajamas and bring a breakfast dish to share as we welcome the New Year!

 
 

no Sunday School

There will be no adult Sunday School December 24th, 31st, and January 7th.

 
 

Winter retreat 2024

The Hi and Jr. League winter retreat is January 26th-29th at Covenant Harbor! Join us for a time of fun, and fellowship! Last day to sign up is January 1st, 2024!

Use the links below to sign up!

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

OR

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

 
 

budget 2023

As our fiscal year comes to an end, please prayerfully consider how you could help meet our expenses for ministry, missions, and facilities for this year. 

All donations for 2023 must be received or postmarked by December 31.

 
 

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: 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: Jan. 3rd, and Jan. 17th

 
 

no Windsor Lunch

There will be no lunch on December 28th. We will resume after the New Year.

 
 

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

Christmas Greetings on their way

The Christmas letters are on their way to our global partners. Thank you for contributing your notes and words of cheer to the greetings!

 

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