The Women's Christmas Party is this Friday! Women of all ages are invited to a White Elephant gift exchange (no more than $15). Bring a finger food to share! We will gather at Ann Wolff's house. Reach out to Pastor Eliza if you need the address.

Through this three week program, we are excited to spend time preparing our hearts for the celebration of Christmas and the fulfilllment of the promise that God will be with his people. Join us this Wednesday at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary as we reflect on Christ's birth and the longing of God's people.

December 14 is the last Sunday for Community Groups, Sunday School and Young Children and Worship. To help our children participate in the worship service, we will continue to have the children's sermon note guieds and children's bulletins available in baskets outside the sanctuary doors.

Immerse and Community Groups will resume January 8.
Sunday School and YCW will resume on January 11th. 

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.

We're invited to join International Faith Covenant Church, our sister church pastored by Thompson Gbean, as they begin the new year in worship and prayer with a Night Watch Service on December 31 at 9:30pm.

The Men's Retreat will be held at Dickson Valley Feb 27-March 1st! Join us for a time of worship, intentional community, rest and recreation! Registration forthcoming. 

The Leadership Council desires your input as they prepare for a retreat Jan 9-10. Please prayerfully submit your responses to this short survey: Leadership Council Survey

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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. If you would like to do more, New Life Centers need help packing emergency food boxes. (Learn more)

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!

Outreach has grown and changed over the years, but their core purpose has remained the same of transforming lives and communities by creating opportunities where barriers exist; by loving neighbors in word and deed; and by shining the light of hope on all peoples’ God-given potential. Outreach sponsors five faith-based community service organizations in Wheaton, Warrenville, Carol Stream, West Chicago and Lombard.

• Pray for their service to people through education, mentoring, counseling, transitional housing, youth development, and other family services in their multiple locations.
• Pray for the continued success of their high school tutoring program with the addition of more student participants.

Send a word of encouragement to https://weareoutreach.org/contact

December 11
Nate Hickox
Elizabeth Johnston

December 12
Marie Allison
Stephanie Clark
Larry Miller

December 13
Nathanael Smith

December 16
Naomi Johnson

December 17
Tyler Zimmerman

Day 66                             Day 71
pp. 271-275                    pp. 288-291

Day 67                             Day 72
pp. 275-279                    pp. 291-295

Day 68                             Day 73
pp. 279-281                    pp. 295-298

Day 69                             Day 74
pp. 281-284                    pp. 298-301

Day 70                             Day 75
pp. 284-288                    pp. 301-304

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

This week we continue our sermon series, Revelation: The Last Book of the Bible for the Last Days. This week's scripture is Revelation 12

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!

Wednesday (12/10)
Tiger Breakfast (7:00am)
Advent Service (6:30pm)
Choir Rehearsal (7:15 pm)

Friday (12/12)
Women's Christmas Party (7:00pm)

Sunday (12/14)
Morning Prayer (8:45 am)
Sunday School (9:15 am)
Worship (10:30 am)

Wednesday (12/17)
Advent Service (6:30pm)
Choir Rehearsal (7:15 pm)

Thursday (12/18)
Blue Christmas Service (6:30 pm)

Sunday (12/21)
Morning Prayer (8:45 am)
No Sunday School
Worship (10:30 am)

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