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Pastor's Corner

Dear Faith Covenant Family, 
 
Next week we face another election week. In these highly polarized times, it is essential that we reflect on how to emulate Jesus' love and character to our world and to one another. To that end, the Covenant's 1995 resolution on public and political discourse is a helpful tool for our formation in Christ. I encourage you to read it. These are ideals we strive to live out as individuals, as a church family, and as a denominational family. May God help us make our ideals a reality and show the world a radical unity that draws them to the beauty of Christ. 
 
-Pastor Nate

For more infomation visit:

https://covchurch.org/resolutions/1995-public-and-political-discourse/

Read the Resolution
Daylight Savings Ends this Sunday

Daylight Savings Ends this Sunday

2025 Women's Retreat

2025 Women's Retreat

The Women's Retreat is Saturday, November 1st, 9:30 am to 3:00 pm at Faith Covenant Church! The theme this year is "One Day in His Courts." 

Cost is $35 and will cover an amazing lunch and optional painting workshop led by Sarah Johnston. Scholarships are available, and high schoolers are welcome to come.

For more infomation visit:

https://faithecc.breezechms.com/form/Womensretreat25

Register here!
Chili Cookoff: November 16

Chili Cookoff: November 16

Get ready to break out your world-famous chili recipe for this year’s Annual Chili Cookoff! From chili chefs to connoisseurs, there are many ways you can partcipate in this event. You can...

- Enter your chili into the competition
- Bring chili just to share
- Contribute sides like bread, toppings, dessert, or fruit
- Just enjoy the food and fellowship

Want to share your chili? Sign up by 11/13 using the form below.
Questions? Talk to Bethany Romero.

For more infomation visit:

https://faithecc.breezechms.com/form/chili25

Sign Up
Congregational Meeting

Congregational Meeting

If you are a member of Faith Covenant, please plan on attending the congregational meeting Sunday, November 16 at 9:15am. All are welcome to attend and childcare will be provided.

There will be NO Sunday School.

Wednesdays at Windsor

Wednesdays at Windsor

November 1 at noon

Whether you live at Windsor or not, COME AND JOIN US for lunch at the Windsor cafe and a sweet time of fellowship.

Liturgical Common Read

Liturgical Common Read

Welcoming the Stranger

Following worship on November 9, Pastor Eliza and Stephanie Clark will lead a discussion of this month's Liturgical Common Read of Welcoming the Stranger. Lunch will be provided! RSVP below so we can make sure there is enough food for everyone.

For more infomation visit:

https://faithecc.breezechms.com/form/7895bb

RSVP
Baptism Sunday: November 23

Baptism Sunday: November 23

We’re excited to celebrate new life in Christ at our upcoming Baptism Sunday! If you’ve recently decided to follow Jesus or have never been baptized, this is a beautiful opportunity to take that next step of faith. Join us in witnessing and supporting those making this public declaration of their faith.

If you are interested in being baptized or have any questions, connect with Pastor Nate.  

Thanksgiving Day Hike and Hymn Sing

Thanksgiving Day Hike and Hymn Sing

November 27

Join us on Thanksgiving morning at the church at 9:00 am. We head across the street to hike around Herrick Lake, followed by coffee and cocoa at the church while we sing hymns of thanksgiving! Reach out to Barb & Gene Frost if you have any questions. 

 
Deck the Halls

Deck the Halls

Stay after worship on November 23 to help us decorate the church for the Christmas season and get the sanctuary ready for the Christmas Dinner!

New Member Reception

New Member Reception

November 30

We are so excited to welcome new members to our church. Stay after worship on November 30th to help greet and welcome these new members to our church family.

Prayer Ministry

Prayer Ministry

Let us know how we can be praying for you or how God has been answering prayers in your life by clicking on the link below!

Prayer requests & praises
  • Praise and gratitude to God who gave Ann the gracious, kind heart to hold my job for me while I undergo hospitalization. I’m not protected by the family leave act so this is truly pure Christian love! May God bless her for her walk with me. Erica S 
  • Jared is not feeling well.  He's had a lot of underlying health stuff going on for a long time, so please pray we can find solutions. Please also pray that we are able to find rest and figure out a sustainable routine of home upkeep, social activities, and rest (which is surprisingly hard to make time for when your commute takes up 2.5-3 hours of your day). Elianna B
  • Prayer of thankfulness for Bonnie's continued recovery from hip surgery. Brad P
CONTINUE TO PRAY
  • Sally & Gary H
  • Ben H & family
  • Wendy & John W
BLESS
  • Robin
  • Roger
  • Ronnie
  • Rose
  • Rubino
  • Ruby
CHURCH FAMILY
  • Julie B
  • David C
  • Craig & Rita C
  • Barbara C
  • David & Stephanie C, Mathia, Nevaeh
  • Steve & Sara C
  • Elaine C

Kevin and Sarah Johnson serve with Mesa Global in Colombia, but are currently on study assignment, as Kevin pursues doctoral studies in New Testament at Wheaton College.

Please pray for these needs:

  • Since late July, Kevin has been teaching a master-level course on the book of Hebrews, via Zoom, for the Biblical Seminary of Colombia. As the course finishes in the next three weeks, pray for fruitful discussions on how to understand and apply Hebrew texts, touching on issues such as suffering, discipline, and solidarity in the Columbian context. 
  • Kevin is beginning the dissertation writing stage of his PhD. Pray for a clear mind and focus as he continues to develop his research.

Send them a word of encouragement: sjohnson@mesaglobal.co

The Care and Prayer Ministry Team prays for all prayer requests submitted through the digital and paper Connect Cards. If you have an urgent prayer need, you can email careteam@faithecc.org or call Team Leader Rita Christensen at 630-835-8737.

For more infomation visit:

https://faithecc.breezechms.com/form/Worship_Check_In83

Connect
Join us in wishing these people a Happy Birthday

Join us in wishing these people a Happy Birthday

October 30
John Benson
October 31
Witt Wynsma
November 1
Lily Reimers
November 2
Dottie Hoekstra
November 3
Gene Frost
November 4
Dacia Smith

Immerse: Week 7 and 8

Immerse: Week 7 and 8

Day 31                             Day 36
pp. 122-124                    pp. 136-139

Day 32                             Day 37
pp. 124-126                    pp. 139-143

Day 33                             Day 38
pp. 126-130                    pp. 143-145

Day 34                             Day 39
pp. 131-133                    pp. 145-147

Day 35                             Day 40
pp. 133-136                    pp. 147-149

Stay caught up with your Immerse Bible Reading Plan by checking out the audio recordings on the Immerse website, apple podcasts, or spotify.

Prepare for Worship

Prepare for Worship

This week we continue our sermon series, Revelation: The Last Book of the Bible for the Last Days. This week's scripture is Revelation 3:14-22

Sunday worship begins at 10:30 am. Join us in person or via live stream on Facebook or YouTube.

We have two assisted listening devices available at the sound booth every Sunday morning. Ask one of our sound booth volunteers if you would like to use one during worship!

Mark Your Calendars

Wednesday (10/29)
Tiger Breakfast (7:00 am)
Kids Club and ESL Classes (6:00 pm)

Choir Rehearsal (7:15 pm)

Saturday (11/01)
Women's Retreat (9:30am)

Sunday (11/02)
Morning Prayer (8:45 am)
Sunday School (9:15 am)
Worship (10:30 am)
Youth Group (6:00 pm)

Wednesday (11/05)
Tiger Breakfast (7:00 am)
Wednesdays at Windsor (12:00pm)
Kids Club and ESL Classes (6:00 pm)
Choir Rehearsal (7:15 pm)

Sunday (11/08)
Morning Prayer (8:45 am)
Sunday School (9:15 am)
Worship (10:30 am)
Youth Group (6:00 pm)

 

For more infomation visit:

https://www.faithecc.org/events

See what else is coming up
Community Board

Community Board

Friendsgiving Testimony Night: Come give thanks with us on November 21st at Compass Church South Naperville, as we listen to the testimonies of God's work in the lives of the residents we serve. There is no cost to attend, this is simply a night to give thanks and encourage men sharing their stories. Food will be provided and doors open at 6:30pm. Please contact Ray Hinsch if interested in attending.

Looking for Affordable Housing: Many of you may know that I was looking for new housing arrangements last year before my lease expired. It now has become a necessity to find an affordable place to live.  I have lived independently, but at this time would prefer renting a room w/in a home, sharing an apartment w/ someone else you may know, or at the very least a more affordable single studio or one bedroom apartment.
My hope is "this new living arrangement" to remain in the area of Wheaton or close by so I don't lose Faith Covenant and that doesn't require me to find a whole new medical team, losing the great providers I have now. I also no longer can afford my rent as I have had to cut my hours at work due to health needs.
If you know of anyone in a similar situation or are aware of a more affordable apartment, would you please contact me at 847-331-5644, thank you, Erika Stahl

The Community Board is a space for us to... 

Ask to borrow items
Give stuff away that’s useful to someone else 
Announce an event 
Have something to contribute? Send it to the church office: office@faithecc.org

For more infomation visit:

https://mcusercontent.com/5ebbfcca2268fc238d4964e8a/files/7eccbf36-5f43-89f9-14b3-073a4556ede5/Community_Resources.pdf

Community Resources

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https://faithecc.breezechms.com/form/Communications

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