The pastors all have NEW work phone numbers! You can now call or text us.

You can still call the main church office phone (630-653-4140), but there are no longer any other extensions. If you want to get ahold of a pastor, you can leave a message at the church office or call/text their direct number.

These numbers or our church email addresses are the best way to get ahold of us because we try our best to not be on our personal phones (or checking personal texts/emails) during work hours. Please update your contacts accordingly.

Pastor Nate: (331) 233-1717 (but remember he’s still on sabbatical!!)
Pastor Zachs: (331) 236-0316
Pastor Eliza: (224) 970-2988

We also want to remind you of the staff and ministry leaders’ email addresses.
Please note Pastor Eliza's updated email address and the updated adult discipleship email address.

Pastor Nate: pastor@faithecc.org (but remember he’s still on sabbatical!!)
Pastor Zachs: outreach@faithecc.org
Pastor Eliza: discipleship@faithecc.org
(will also continue to monitor office@faithecc.org)
Jonathan Connors: worship@faithecc.org
Peter Smith: churchchair@faithecc.org
Sandi Vander Kooi: treasurer@faithecc.org
Sky Johnston: property@faithecc.org
Rita Christensen: careteam@faithecc.org
Jean Austin: missions@faithecc.org
Zack Zboncak: adults@faithecc.org
Rick Wolff: youth@faithecc.org
Terry Huttenlock: children@faithecc.org

Our annual meetings are an important time for reviewing our ministry year and looking ahead to what is next for our church community. If you are a member of the church, please plan on attending, and all are welcome. Childcare is provided- meet outside on the church lawn for outdoor activities! 

All students are invited to the Snyder house on Sunday, July 21st from 6:00-8:00 pm to catch up, eat dinner, and play some games. For those who have never been there, they live in the yellow house at the front of the property of Good Templar Park, 528 East Side Drive, Geneva, IL 60134.

Can you help out at the Hayes' home? They have many items on their list that need tending to, including landscaping/yardwork, plumbing, electrical, painting and other misc. items. Would you be willing to help in one or more of these areas?
 
Updated dates (not today): 
Saturday July 20
Saturday July 27
 
If you can lend a hand on one or more of these dates, please email Dave Bailey (djbailey278@gmail.com) and Dave Clark (david_clark77@outlook.com). We have lots to do, so feel free to invite others along. Dave Bailey will help fill in the specific needs based on availability and skills.

We don't want the cost to stop anyone from coming! If you want to come on the retreat, email us and we will make sure you can get there. We have extra scholarship funds set aside for this purpose.

You will have an amazing time with God and others on the All-Church Retreat. The retreat cost includes two nights in a room and four meals--breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday. You can also add on joining us for Friday pizza dinner and a grilled lunch Sunday afternoon. Scholarships are available in the pricing menu. 

Can't come for the whole weekend? Join us on just for the day on Saturday or come on Sunday for worship and lunch. 

The worship service on August 18 is focused on stories of renewal from the summer. How have you seen God renewing you and our church in this season? If you have 1-2 minute reflection to share, please contact Emily Langan, chair of Sabbatical Committee.  

July 24 at 5:00 pm (Bring your own dinner) Village Green Park, Glen Ellyn
August 7 at 10:00 am Northside Park, Wheaton

Caleb Mahn and Stephanie Morton have found their home in this church and would like to invite everyone in Faith Covenant to join in celebrating their union on August 31, 2024, at 10 am in the church sanctuary. 

The reception will be a potluck so if anyone would like to bring a brunch dish to share, feel free to reach out to Stephanie Clark.

The Church office will now be open Mondays & Wednesdays 9:00-5:00 pm. If you need to get into the church at a different time, please email or call the church office to make sure someone is around to let you in! 

Click the link below to find all your answers and who you can contact with additional questions (hint: contact Peter Smith, Emily Langan, or Pastor Zachs).

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.

Prayer Requests & Praises:

• John's back pain and numbness in his right leg -Bev Moore
• Please pray for a dear relative who needs a better paying job to cover monthly expenses. Current job was taken in desperation and not enough. -Pam Benda
• Pray for the Christensen/ Regnas families as they mourn the loss of their beloved Dierks.

Pray For Our Church Family:

• Bill & Diane Humer
• Gary & Sally Hutchinson
• Amy & Daniel Huttenlock, David, Gail, and Lynnie
• Terry Huttenlock & John Reimers
• Toby Jacobson
• Kevin & Sarah Johnson, Alina, Lydia, and Naomi
• Jessica Johnson

Continue to Pray for:

• Jean Peterson
• Ben Hayes and Hayes family
• Sally Hutchinson

Pray For Our Missionaries/Ministries

Nils & Erika Clauson have recently announced the end of their roles as Covenant missionaries in the Covenant Church. Nils continues to serve in his role as a manager with Covenant World Relief & Development. Erika will be starting a residency as a hospital chaplain.

• Pray for Nils as he and the CWRD lead the Refugee Journey for teens at UNITE.
• Pray for Erika as she prepares and facilitates ESPERE (School of Forgiveness and Reconciliation) with Nuestra Esperanza Covenant Church in Minnesota.
• Pray for their transition out of service as Covenant missionaries, for Nils as he continues to serve with CWRD, and for Erika as she starts a full time residency as a hospital chaplain.

“We offer Faith Covenant our deepest gratitude for your friendship and partnership in the gospel all these years! Thanks for your prayers, love and support for our family and ministry! We are hopeful to stay in contact when we visit Elaine.”  

Send them a word of encouragement nils.clauson@covchurch.org.

Remember to pray for our other missionaries/organizations. For more information about the missionaries we support, click on the link below.

July 17
Mike Mauriello
July 18
Elaine Clauson
Grace Gaiya
Lloyd Hoekstra
Daniel Huttenlock
Virginia Johnston
July 19
Haniel Gaiya
July 21
Rita Christensen
July 23
Sandy Benson
Abby Riffell

• July 17: Jeremiah 13; Matthew 27
• July 18: Jeremiah 14; Matthew 28
• July 19: Jeremiah 15; Mark 1
• July 20: Jeremiah 16; Mark 2
• July 21: Jeremiah 17; Mark 3
• July 22: Jeremiah 18; Mark 4
• July 23: Jeremiah 19; Mark 5

Sunday (7/21)
Morning Prayer (9:30 am)
Worship (10:00 am)
Summer Sunday School (10:30 am)
Annual Meeting & Childcare (11:30 am)

Sunday (7/28)
Morning Prayer (9:30 am)
Worship (10:00 am)
Summer Sunday School (10:30 am)

Friday-Sunday (8/2-4)
All-Church Retreat

This week we continue our summer sermon series Renewal.

Sunday worship begins at 10:00 am. We will continue to start worship at 10:00 am through Labor Day. 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!

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

Connections in London? If anyone has any connections (especially Christian ones) in England and specifically London, I would love to connect with them. A friend has proposed moving to London, and it feels like there are an insurmountable number of reasons why that can’t happen, but I also would really like to intentionally pursue a new chapter of my life. -Jessica Johnson

Hosting International Wheaton Academy Students: Wheaton Academy is currently looking for families to host international high school students for the 2024-2025 school year starting this fall. This is a wonderful ministry opportunity for families. A monthly stipend is paid to each host family for the 10 months the student is here.  For more information and questions, please email Julie Grant, Host Family and Student Coordinator at Jgrant@wheatonacademy.org.