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THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
Sunday Sermon
Do not worry
Matthew 6:25-34
FEATURED UPDATES
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!
ARK PRESCHOOL UPDATE!
Thank you to all who donated towards our Friends of The Ark Campaign. Donations can be mailed to the church and please write "Friends of The Ark Donation" in the memo. Your gift impacts the lives of the children at The Ark by helping to maintain a strong program and providing financial assistance for families who cannot afford full tuition for their children.
Registration for the 2023-2024 school year starts on February 1st. We will be hosting a Prospective Parent Open House for families new to The Ark next Thursday, January 12 from 6:00pm-7:00pm. Families will have the opportunity to tour the classrooms, meet our teachers and learn more about our Christian Preschool Program. Can you help us to spread the word? We start accepting applications (located outside of The Ark Office and on our website) on February 1st and classes are formed in the beginning of March. If you have family, friends or neighbors with preschool age children, please have them call The Ark Office at 630-858-7755 or e-mail me (holly.pelsor@gecovenant.org) for registration information.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year!
Ark preschool dine out!
The Ark Preschool's next dine out fundraiser is on Tuesday, January 10th from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 PM for dine in or carry out. We thank you for your support!
Men’s Ministry Update
Covenant Point Men's Retreat: Feb. 24-26, 2023
Each year, Covenant Point hosts a men’s retreat for Covenant Churches in the Midwest. We have had a number of men from our church attending this annual event in years past. Whether there is one, or a dozen men from our church, it has always been a great time of fellowship, worship, and learning. Please check out the link below to learn more (and register if you wish).
2023 Men’s Retreat Covenant Point Bible Camp
7pm Friday, Feb 24 – 10am Sunday, Feb 26
Come for a weekend of fun, fellowship, meaningful conversation, and worship. Invite your friends for the excellent food, good times, and life-giving worship and messages. Recreational opportunities include a broomball tournament, afternoon jam session (bring your own instrument), snowshoeing, cross-country skiing on our groomed trails, sauna and polar bear dip, or games and conversation in the dining hall.
Check-in begins at 7:00 PM on Friday, with our first gathering at 8:00 PM.
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM OUR DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Dear Glen Ellyn Covenant Church,
Please accept this letter as my formal resignation from my role as Director of Children’s Ministries. What has caused this resignation is the relocation of my family to Arizona. My last day will be Thursday, January 26th, 2023.
To ease the transition after my departure, I am happy to assist you with any training tasks during my final weeks on the job including meeting with the necessary people to make sure tasks are delegated so the children’s ministries on Sundays can continue until you are able to find my replacement.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the knowledge and experience I’ve gained by working here. I’ve felt so loved and supported by your church throughout my time here. I’m very grateful for the time I’ve spent on staff and as a congregant. It’s been a pleasure working for you, and I hope our paths will cross again in the future.
Sincerely,
Crystal N. White
MISSIONS FOCUS
Missions Focus
Missions Partner Highlight: News from Julius in Belgium
In his most recent newsletter, Julius and Heleen expressed gratitude for the support they receive, saying that it is a blessing to them. He said “Together with the Spirit’s enablement and your support . . .” they are supporting ten Ukrainian families with a variety of needs and ministering hope through the Gospel; preaching the Gospel; planted a Church and had two baptisms in November; and started a kid’s ministry which Heleen is leading along with Svetlana, a Ukrainian sister. Through this small, newly planted church with an average attendance of 14 to 20 Julius said God is reaching people there from several countries.
Other Items
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.