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Life at Faith | Food Pantry Drive
SNAP Response

SNAP Response

Resources and Food Drive

In light of the recent cuts to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) funding, many of our neighbors are facing heightened food insecurity. Linked below is a database of local resources if you would like to contribute to the good work these organizations are doing. 

Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Warrenville has a food pantry open on Sundays from 1-3 PM and Tuesdays from 11 AM to 1 PM. 

For those in our church who are affected or otherwise need financial assistance, Faith Covenant has a benevolence fund. We are here to help. Please reach out to the care team at careteam@faithecc.org. 

If you are able to help, please bring one or more of the listed items to donate. You can drop off the items by the Community Hub.

 

For more infomation visit:

https://www.findhelp.org/food/food-pantry--wheaton-il

Local Resources
Text Message Reminders

Text Message Reminders

As announced on Sunday, we are moving our text reminder system to Breeze. In the media release form, you were given the opportunity to opt into our text list. If you opted in, you will receive a text message this week from our new system. The message will look like the one pictured above and is not a scam. For future convenience, add the number to your contacts. You can opt out any time. 

If you have not filled out the media release to opt into the text message reminders, click the link below. If you have trouble with the online form, contact Anya Miller at newsletter@faithecc.org for a paper copy. 

For more infomation visit:

https://faithecc.breezechms.com/form/directory23

Media Release/Text Message Opt In

We're Hiring

Faith Covenant Church Employment Opportunities

We are prayerfully seeking:
  • Part-Time Church Administrator
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  • Full-Time Director of Worship and Community Life
    Job Description
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Click the links above to read the full job descriptions or to apply. Questions can be directed to the hiring committee at search@faithecc.org.
Deck the Halls

Deck the Halls

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

Baptism Sunday: November 23

Baptism Sunday: November 23

We’re excited to celebrate new life in Christ at our upcoming Baptism Sunday! Join us in witnessing and supporting Georgia Broman, Caroline Broman, and Daisy Hickox as they make this public declaration of their faith.

Christmas Dinner

Christmas Dinner

December 6

We are having Christmas Dinner on Dec 6th from 5:00-8:00pm! There are many ways for you to join us in this festive meal.

We ask that everyone bring a side dish to share according to your last name. The sign up for food will be next to the community hub this Sunday.

A-M please bring a starch or vegetable or side dish to feed 15-20 people
N-Z bring a fruit or salad or side dish to feed 15-20 people

We are looking for Table Hosts. Invite friends and family to fill a table which seats 8-10 people.

Or if you are interested in participating in the program of events, connect with Pastor Nate or Rick Wolff.

If you have any questions, contact Bethany Payne. 

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. 

 
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.

Women's Christmas Party

Women's Christmas Party

December 12, 7:00pm

Save the date for this year's Women's Christmas Party! 

Blue Christmas Service

Blue Christmas Service

December 18, 6:30pm

They say Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, but what if it doesn't feel like it? This service is a safe space to reflect and remember the death of a loved one, broken relationships, illness, loneliness, or any other difficult season. Come as you are. Bring your doubt, lament, sadness, and anger. The God of all hope, joy, peace, and love is near to the broken-hearted. He is the light in the midst of this dark world. This service is open to the community. Consider inviting a friend, family member or coworker. May the church be a place for the hurting.

Christmas Eve Services

Christmas Eve Services

December 24, 4:00 and 9:30 pm

Join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus by recounting together the Christmas story through scripture and song. Come be encouraged: A weary world rejoices because Jesus gives us hope! Childcare is provided at the 4:00 pm service.

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!

  • LIFE AT FAITH
    • Prayers for energy as I teach in these past weeks before winter break. I've been dealing with a lot of disappointing student behaviors which weigh on me from time to time because I want to see growth and change but often it is slow to come. Prayers over my students that they will see God and who He truly is and that I can be a light and plant seeds in the hearts of my students. Also, prayers for Caleb's nana as she is transitioning to a memory care unit in her nursing home. She needs a lot more care and they are able to provide that but moving is always difficult and no one is able to visit her for 2 weeks while in transition so she will be without family over Thanksgiving. - Stephanie M
    • Thank God that I am feeling much better with my prednisone treatment. - Elaine C
    • There was a while were I was staying on top of my school work but this week I've fallen behind again and struggle with the motivation to do the work that needs to be done. - Laelle T
    • Discernment for the future and teaching internationally. - Jane O
    • Surgery is Tuesday (11/18). Please pray for a safe procedure and good recovery. - Barbara P
    • Please pray that my vision remains stable as I transition medications and that the new medication would work without many side effects. - Carissa K
    CONTINUE TO PRAY
    • Sally & Gary H
    • Wendy & John W
    BLESS
    • Stef
    • Steve
    • Summer
    • Sylvia
    • T
    • Tamika
    CHURCH FAMILY
    • Garrett G
    • Sharon G
    • Sally H
    • Curtis & Melissa H
    • Ethan H
    • Aaron & Sheli; Caleb and Eli 
    • Pat H

Dale & Sara Lusk serve the Evangelical Covenant Church as administrators and coordinators for short term teams to minister around the world. They assist in developing healthy relationships between Covenant Churches and international ministry sites. Dale is the International Director for Global Engagements in the Evangelical Covenant Church.

  • Praise that we had our first Global Intern successfully complete her internship.
  • Pray for an increased interest in Global Internships.
  • Praise for the 400 people registered for Merge trips in 2026. We have three trips coming up over the New Year's holiday.
  • Pray for amazing trips for all who attend.
  • Pray for our son, who has autism, as he attempts to learn how to drive. It is difficult to pass the written test when one can’t read.
  • Pray our daughter will be able to retire her scoliosis brace next spring.

Send Dale & Sara a word of encouragement dale.lusk@covchurch.org

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
Parking is filling up!

Parking is filling up!

What a blessing to have a full sanctuary and a full parking lot! We encourage you to park at the Northwestern Medical parking lot to leave room for our guests. We have permission to use this parking lot. 

Join us in wishing these people a Happy Birthday

Join us in wishing these people a Happy Birthday

November 21
Robert Bishop
November 22
Jean Austin
Belen Moya
Harrison Reimers
November 23
Nancy Dunham
Nancy Maldonado
Peter Smith

Immerse: Week 9 and 10

Immerse: Week 9 and 10

Day 46                             Day 51
pp. 175-179                    pp. 201-206

Day 47                             Day 52
pp. 179-183                    pp. 206-210

Day 48                             Day 53
pp. 183-188                    pp. 210-214

Day 49                             Day 54
pp. 188-194                    pp. 214-218

Day 50                             Day 55
pp. 194-199                    pp. 218-225

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 6:1-16

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 (11/19)
Tiger Breakfast (7:00 am)
Kids Club and ESL Classes (6:00 pm)
Choir Rehearsal (7:15 pm)

Sunday (11/23)
Morning Prayer (8:45 am)
Sunday School (9:15 am)
Worship - Baptism Sunday (10:30 am)
Deck the Halls (after worship)
Youth Group (6:00 pm)

Wednesday (11/26)
Choir Rehearsal (7:15 pm)

Thursday(11/27)
Thanksgiving Hike and Hymn Sing (9:00am)

Sunday (11/30)
Morning Prayer (8:45 am)
Sunday School (9:15 am)
Worship (10:30 am)
New Member's Reception (after worship)
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 Wayside Cross Ministries 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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