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THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
SUNDAY SERMON
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
Ephesians 2:11-22
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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 Sanctuary, with a reception to follow in the FLC. If you would like to volunteer to help, sign ups can be found in Higher Grounds.
All are welcomed!
“While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” -John 9:5
IMPORTANT CHURCH EVENTS AND DATES FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
Sunday School – We will have Sunday school on the following days. Nov. 27th, December 4th.
We will NOT have Sunday School beginning December 11th until January 8th, 2023.
On January 8th, Sunday School will resume.
Lucia – Please Join us on December 11th for our annual Lucia service at 5pm in the sanctuary.
If you would like to volunteer to help, sign ups can be found in Higher Grounds.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service – Saturday, December 24th at 5pm.
Christmas Morning Church Service – Sunday December 25th. 9:30 AM in the Sanctuary.
Church Office Closed December 26th – December 30th. (Church Staff still available by email and cell and mail will still function)
New Year’s Day –New Year’s Potluck Breakfast Church service. Sunday January 1st, 9:30am in the FLC.
Dear Glen Ellyn Covenant Church Family,
We are so grateful for the way this church has so faithfully served our family through many, many years. You have been a source of God’s presence in our lives as we have learned what it means to follow Him….Thank you to Pastor Jeff and all the others who blessed us as we celebrated Kaye’s life and her home-going.
With love and appreciation,
Eric and Cari Filkin
Come enjoy New Nepali International Church’s Christmas program on December 10!
Glen Ellyn Covenant Family,
Our sister congregation, New Nepali International Church, has invited us to join them for their upcoming Christmas caroling program on December 10 2022, from 10am-3pm, in the sanctuary. There will be a short Christmas message, singing, dancing, and lunch. Let’s come together and rejoice in the birth our Savior, Jesus! If you have any questions, please Darren Miller or the church office.
MISSIONS FOCUS
Missions Focus
Special Advent Giving Opportunities
The Missions Committee is aware of a few unique needs among people being served by three of our missions partners. Beginning today we will highlight one per week.
Tarcisio, in Zimbabwe, will lead a National Children’s Camp in early December for which scholarships for some children would be very helpful. Initial response to the camp was tremendous, with more than 5,000 campers possible. The theme of the camp is “New Life with Jesus.” The camp budget is $20,000. Twenty dollars could help sponsor one child’s week at the camp, which will take place on property generously made available by a family for the event. In October Tarcisio trained leaders from 100 – 150 local churches who will help with the upcoming camp. A video report is here. Afterwards the leaders will engage in children’s ministries at local churches. To contribute to this special opportunity access this Giving Page.
In the next two weeks we will focus on other specific needs brought to our attention by Julius and Heleen in Belgium and Carl and Karen in Thailand.
As you plan your benevolent Christmas giving you might consider these opportunities. Please contact Darren Miller and the Missions Committee with any questions.
Missionary Christmas Letters
Christmas letters for sending greetings to our missionaries are available on a table in the atrium through Sunday, Dec. 11.
Urbana Student Missions Conference
If you are interested in the Urbana Missions Conference please contact Pastor Jeff or Darren Miller (missions@gecovenant.org).
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.