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We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves. (From 2 Corinthians, Immerse pg 154)

I put my three children on a rotation of “Kitchen Chores” years ago. The upside (at least in theory) is that they work together to clean the kitchen every day. The downside is that we break a lot of dishes. More than once a houseguest has ended their stay at our home by presenting us with a set of new soup bowls or dinner glasses. Having spent the past few days inconvenienced by the fact that most of ours were broken, they knew what kind of gift we could use.

If I had something precious—as precious as the light of God the Creator, the glory from the face of Jesus Christ—I wouldn’t put it in the same dishes my children clear and clean. I know just how easily they break, how often we lose the contents they hold.

But this is just what God did with us in Christ, through the Spirit. Paul describes this transcendent light of the glory of God and says God placed it in our hearts. Yes, us. We--fragile clay jars--contain this divine treasure. Paul is not naïve about what this means. He describes us as pressed on every side, hunted, knocked down, in constant danger of death—but not destroyed. Somehow, even as the clay that holds us together chips and cracks and breaks, God’s power and light shines through.

It’s clear that this comes from God and not from us. And so, we never give up.

Where do you see God’s light of creation and glory in your own jar of clay?

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!

Pray requests:

My grandma moved from her home into an assisted living facility this week. Please pray for her as she adjusts to life in a new place. - Courtney Zboncak
I recently received confirmation of two genetic abnormalities that point to a diagnosis of Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy. Please pray for me as I grieve, accept this degenerative condition, and learn to live with the pain. -Jessica Johnson
For all those in our church family suffering with norovirus, influenza, and respiratory illness.

Continue to Pray for:

Ben Hayes & the Hayes family (following their journey on Ben's CARING BRIDGE page.)
Sally & Gary Hutchinson

Pray For Our BLESS people:
BLESS is the Covenant's approach to intentional prayer and evangelism. Listed below are names of people in your lives who you are praying would come to know Jesus this year. We are praying with you.

Annie
Steve
Carla

Pray For Our Church Family:

Craig & Rita Christensen
Barbara Clark
Dave & Stephanie Clark; Mathia and Nevaeh
Don Clark
Sara & Steve Clark
Elaine Clauson
Aaron Connors

Pray For Our Missionaries/Ministries:

Brad & Lucie Kaspar serve with Josiah Venture in the Czech Republic. They equip and encourage youth leaders to reach out to students who do not know Christ, and meet with students that are eager to grow in their faith.

Prayer requests:

For strength, perseverance and hope for the Grapevine Church in Lviv and all those in Ukraine.
For an end to Russia's war on Ukraine that would be favorable to Ukraine.
For on of our Co-leader’s youth group to grow in being missional.

Lucie's quote of the month: "Father, let this day be a day in which I draw closer to you and walk in faith every moment." - prayer from a devotional called "Count Your Blessings and Stop Stressing"

Send Brad & Lucie a word of encouragement www.bkaspar@josiahventure.com.

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.

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Book Give Away: If anyone has been wanting to read "THE REASON FOR GOD" by Tim Keller, I am done and will pass it on. -Susan Aarseth

Selling or Donating a Car: My brother-in-law is currently studying at a seminary. Unfortunately, their family's minivan, which they relied on for daily transportation, has recently broken down beyond repair. They urgently need a vehicle to help manage everyday responsibilities, such as attending classes and running errands, but they have very limited funds. If you know anyone who has a vehicle they might be willing to sell or, even better, donate, please reach out to Pastor Zachs, outreach@faithecc.org or 331.236.0316. Your assistance would mean the world to them! Thank you!

Ladies of Faith Scotland Trip: every 3 years we plan a trip abroad filled with fun and adventure. This year we are traveling to Scotland- exploring the Isle of Arran, Isle of Islay, and Loch Lomand. We have a spot open to join the trip. Dates are August 12 to 20. If this peaks your interest and you would like the details, please contact Jean Austin or Terri Bartholomay.

Black + Evangelical documentary Premiere: you are invited to the documentary premiere of Black + Evangelical, a collaborative project between The Center of Applied Christian Ethics (CACE) at Wheaton College and Christianity Today. Black + Evangelical is a feature-length documentary that profiles the history, struggles, and contributions of African American evangelicals. It challenges us to hear anew the voices of these men and women whose unique theological and social journeys have much to say about challenges faced by today's church. Friday, February 21, 7PM, Barrows Auditorium, Billy Graham Hall.

Host Geneva College Choir Students: The choir from Geneva College, PA is giving a concert at New Covenant Church in Naperville on Sunday, March 16. They are looking for people to host college students for the night after the concert. Hosts would pick students up from the concert, give them a place to sleep (they can bring sleeping bags), feed them breakfast, and make sure they get back to their bus in the morning (probably in Wheaton or Warrenville). If you would be willing to host one or more students, please contact Wendy Smith, peterwendysmith@gmail.com.

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