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THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
SUNDAY SERMON
BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO HUNGER AND THIRST FOR RIGTHEOUSNESS
Matthew 5:6
FEATURED UPDATES
THANK YOU NOTE FROM DIANE LAUTZ
“Dear GECC Congregation and Pastor Jeff,
I would like to thank you for your prayers, calls, and offers of help over the last 6 months following two surgeries on my foot and due to other complications, days at the CDH and Marionjoy. I am very grateful for the many years Roger and I have had with our church ‘family’”
Sincerely,
Diane Lautz
PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR UPCOMING CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Save the date and plan to attend our next congregational meeting Sunday, August 21st 6PM at the church in the sanctuary.
SUPPORTING LOCAL SERVICE AGENCIES
DuPagePads
A large network of volunteers is required for the mission to end homelessness in DuPage County. There are volunteer opportunities in the Interim (Overnight) and Emergency Housing at the Client Service Center, Career/Employment Solutions Program, and at Special Events. Virtual volunteer opportunities exist as well. Learn more and volunteer here. Details about specific volunteer shifts are here.
Check out the urgent food and other needs. Monetary donations and gift cards are additional options. Donating used clothes and shoes to the “Green Box” program can generate financial support as well.
Naperville Last Fling-Labor Day Weekend (Sept. 2 - 5)
The Naperville Last Fling, during Labor Day Weekend, is a festival that’ll feature live music, a carnival, family friendly activities, and the Labor Day Parade. Involvement of volunteers allows the Naperville Jaycees (event hosts) to donate money raised to local charitable organizations, including DuPagePads. If volunteering, register on behalf of DuPagePads to allow the organization to receive a donation. Event information and registration are here.
SUPPORT REPEAT BOUTIQUE
We are collecting a Love Offering for Repeat Boutique, a Christian, non-denominational volunteer ministry that provides clothing and household goods to people in need. Repeat Boutique is not a resale shop but a free service for pastors and missionaries, refugees referred by World Relief, and others. To contribute, indicate “Love Offering” or “Repeat Boutique” in your check memo or give online and make the selection for Repeat Boutique. You may also want to consider helping through volunteering at the Boutique, making tangible donations, and praying for the clients. Information about how you may help beyond our Love Offering this Sunday is available here.
THE ARK PRESCHOOL JOB OPENINGS
The Ark Preschool, a ministry of the Glen Ellyn Evangelical Church is searching for two part-time afternoon Pre-K Teacher for the 2022-2023 school year that begins on September 6th. If you or anyone you may know have an interest in this ministry and would like to find out more about this co-teaching position, please contact Holly Pelsor at 630-858-7755 or by email: holly.pelsor@gecovenant.org by August 15th.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to holly.pelsor@gecovenant.org.
CHURCH OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR JOB OPENING
We are still on the hunt for a part time Administrative Assistant. The job is 25 hours/week. You can find the job posting here. If you know of anyone with administrative skills who may be a good fit, please encourage them to send a cover letter and resume to jeff.root@gecovenant.org.
ALL CHURCH BARBEQUE
It’s been a fun time fellowshipping this summer at our church barbeques but good things do come to an end. Our last church barbeque is Wednesday August 10th from 5-7pm.
Come join us at Jeff & Jori’s backyard (1260 Shady Lane. Wheaton, IL 60187). Bring some meat to throw on the grill and a side dish to share, and perhaps a lawn chair to sit on. We will provide water and lemonade.
If you haven’t attended one of the barbeques this summer we’d love for you to join us at our last one.
Hope to see you there!
ALL VOLUNTEER MEETING FOR CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
If you serve the children’s ministry in any capacity we’re asking for your presence at our volunteer meeting at Pastor Jeff and Jori’s house on Wednesday August 24th 6:00PM to 7:30PM. Dinner will be served. If you want to bring a dish to share you are more than welcomed! See you there!
If you are unable to make this date there is a makeup date. See the children’s ministries newsletter for that date and time.
NEW! LOOK WHAT GOD IS DOING!-WEEKLY CHURCH MINISTRY UPDATE
THIS WEEK IN CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
Each week in our staff meetings we have begun to celebrate some WINS by naming what we see God leading and doing in our ministries. But we cannot keep this to ourselves and must share these celebrations with you! In the coming weeks, different ministries will be giving updates on how and what God is doing in His church. Let’s continue this week with awesome news from our Children’s Ministries.
“Oh friends, God is moving! We’re making some amazing strides in children’s ministry.
We’ve introduced foundational aspects of being involved in the body of Christ. One way we’re implementing Godly principles into our kid’s worship experience is by teaching them to tithe. We’re now collecting offering in kid’s church. Our goal is to plant a seed of giving in the hearts of our kids so they’ll understand and exercise our privilege and duty to support God’s house. We’re hoping this teaching will follow them into adulthood and they’ll jump right into their God-given place in the Church and shine!
Since we’ve started this, we’ve seen an increase in tithing in our children’s ministry. More importantly we see a cheerfulness, the Bible tells us God loves, when the children give. It’s so exciting to see kids come in with their change or dollar bill, some in sandwich bags, asking when offering time is:>
Thank you parents for supporting us in our effort to build the foundation of cheerful giving in your kids.
You’ll see more of our kiddos involved in ministry in other ways. If you have any ideas for ways we can get our elementary kids serving in ministry such as cleaning the sanctuary after service or greeting please let me know.”
Love,
Crystal