GE COV Weekly Newsletter

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THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE

SUNDAY SERMON

TREASURES IN HEAVEN

Matthew 6:19-24


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WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

Women's Bible Study New Topic: Deuteronomy/ the Kindness of God

Join other women for Bible study and a warm time of fellowship.

  • Tuesdays, 9:30-11am – Topic: Why did Jesus quote from the book of Deuteronomy more than any other book? It is about the kindness of God. Join us this fall for a new way of looking at Deuteronomy. For an overview of the book, see The Bible Project video: https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/deuteronomy/.

  • Saturdays, 8-9:30am – Topic: Join us to fellowship, pray, and preview the scripture passage for Sunday’s worship service.

Currently meeting via Zoom; looking at options for hybrid in-person and Zoom format this fall. No commitment and no preparation needed. Visitors welcome - stop in and try it out!

For the Zoom link, please contact the church office (630-469-5405 or info@gecovenant.org).

For questions, contact either Susan Ferrell (shferal@gmail.com) or Karen Hudson.

 
 

CHURCH PRAYER MEETING!

“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2

The Church prayer meetings are on Zoom every Monday night at 7pm!

Zoom ID: 859 848 614

Password: geecc

All are welcomed to this sweet hour of prayer! See you there!

 
 

LUCIA SERVICE 2022!

Join us on December 11th for the annual Lucia service, serving a great reminder that God’s light shines through even in our darkest times. The service begins at 5pm in the FLC, with a reception to follow.

All are welcomed!

“While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” -John 9:5

 
 

75th Anniversary Celebration!

 

We thank God for the joy-FULL celebration of our 75th Anniversary on October 30. What a joy to have a big crowd of folks who joined together to thank God for his faithfulness. Thank you to the many hands who helped make the luncheon a wonderful event!

 We are still hoping there are folks who want to contribute to the costs for the event. If you are able to help out, please use this link: Contribute to 75th Anniversary Luncheon, place checks in the offering or mail to the church. Many thanks for your contributions!

 

Any questions about tax-deductibility, contact the Financial Secretary Wendy (giving@gecovenant.org or 630-596-6487).

 
 

MISSIONS FOCUS

Missions Focus

Missionary Christmas Letters

Christmas letters that we will be sending to our missionaries are available in the atrium through Sunday, Dec. 11. Our missionaries enjoy hearing from the congregation and are encouraged by our greetings and notes. We hope everyone will stop by the table to sign the letters.

 

Other Opportunities

For details on ongoing needs and opportunities with our missions partners, contact Darren Miller, write to missions@gecovenant.org, or visit the websites of the missions partners of interest. Also consider being added to the distribution list for our partners’ newsletters.

 The missions display case has highlights of our missionaries and missions partners. The GE COV Prayer Letter shares information on how we may pray for our missionaries. Contact Diane Brown to be added to the Prayer Letter distribution list.