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THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
SUNDAY SERMON
BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL
Matthew 5:7
FEATURED UPDATES
WELCOME THE NEW ADDITION TO THE LAUTZ FAMILY
A healthy baby boy was born to Michael and Kaitlin Leeman on Monday, July 25th at 7:15AM. The proud grandparents are Diane and Roger Lautz.
Join us in congratulating the family for their beautiful blessing!
A LETTER FROM OUR CHILDREN’S MINISTRY TEAM
Good morning Church Family!
As a parent of five young kids, I have been blessed many times over by the people who have volunteered to care for and teach on Sunday mornings. Not only is this a blessing to me and my husband as we can sit in church or serve in other ways, but my kids have formed meaningful relationships with several adults that make them feel part of our church body. They look forward to Sunday school with Mr. Kempe and playing in the preschool room with Mrs. Manning. These adults are part of my kids spiritual formation now and they have made a difference in their lives by sharing the love of Jesus with them. There are so many ways to volunteer in our children’s ministry.
1. Nursery. This is for babies/tots ages 0-2 years old. Volunteers are needed during the church service and during the Sunday school hour. Grab a friend!! Serve with your spouse!! Hold babies!! This volunteer role requires no prep - just show up! I have yet to fill any spots this fall for the Sunday School hour in nursery. If everyone would get a buddy and sign up for ONE SUNDAY in the Sunday school hour, you could let parents go to Sunday school! What a blessing to these tired moms and dads. Click on the google doc below and sign up or email me if there is a Sunday (or two!) you think you would be able serve. If we cannot find volunteers for these spots, the nursery will not be able to open during the Sunday school hour.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1StUEUuYWB90JCVSCzvlFTuvv_a6jreF7-myIoW0SzvU/edit
2. Preschool. This is for kids ages 2-5. This group of kids is a joy to be around on a Sunday morning. They sing, read Bible stories, have a snack, and play! And again, there is no prep for this role! You can just show up and play with kids and bless the young families of our church. Please contact Katie Johnson if this sounds like a place you’d like to serve!
3. Kindergarten-5th grade. Crystal has prayerfully and faithfully led this ministry. We are so thankful for her! But she can’t do it alone. Children’s church happens during the service. Sunday school hour involves large group time and small group time. These kids need people to teach them about the awesome and unbelievable love of Jesus! They need adults to serve during the worship hour this Fall; who care deeply about their hearts and want to listen and develop hearts that take after Jesus. If this is somewhere you’d like to service, please contact Crystal.
Now I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but there are more young families showing up consistently on Sunday mornings. Praise God! Our children’s ministries are full of life and laughter and the goodness of God. Please prayerfully consider if you might be able to serve in any of these areas.
Many blessings,
Jen Casey and the Children’s Ministry Team
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.
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.
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.
NEW! LOOK WHAT GOD IS DOING!-WEEKLY CHURCH MINISTRY UPDATE
THIS WEEK IN STUDENT MINISTRIES
Each week in our staff meetings we’ve 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. This week, Student Ministries.
Please be in prayer with and for our Search Committee as they search for our next Director of Student Ministries.
NEW! MISSION FOCUS
Missions are very important to our lives as believers. Our Missions Ministry here at GECC provides us with many opportunities to be apart of the call to “go” so we’ve created a new section called, “Mission Focus” for easy access to weekly updates of how you can be involved in spreading the message of the love and salvation of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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.
Below are two opportunities to serve with local GE COV ministry partners:
DuPagePads Annual Walk 4 Home
Join other supporters Saturday, Sept. 17 in a 2-mile walk around scenic College of DuPage. Registration is free; tiered fundraising levels with prizes are available. Following the walk is the College Chaparral Family Day with a Bounce house, food, music, face painting and more, and its football kickoff. Find out more.
World Relief Chicagoland Childcare Need
This partner reached out to us for help in finding volunteer(s) to help with caring for children 2 to 6 years of age for an hour on Saturdays while their mothers attend Arabic Speaking Women’s Enrichment Group. Facilitated by a World Relief Chicagoland staff member, the group meets in the Glen Ellyn area through October. Contact Darren Miller.
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.
Ongoing Opportunities
For information on ongoing opportunities to support any of our missions partners, whether missionaries or local or international ministries, contact Darren Miller. Also let him know if you would like to be added to a Friends of Missionaries missions updates distribution list. To receive the GE COV Prayer Letter, which includes items for our missionaries, contact Diane Brown.