Monday, October 29, 2012
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Thursday, September 20, 2012
New Baby!: The Ittersagen Family
Bryan and Ali Ittersagen welcomed Chase Bryan to the family on Monday, September 3rd (Labor Day!). Chase weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and joined older siblings Brooke (6), Anna (4) and Blake (2).
Angie Roberts facilitated meals for the Ittersagens. Thank you Angie for everything you do! If you would like to be part of the team that provides meals, you can contact Angie at angierob19@yahoo.com.
The Latest Class Announcements
Last call for Community (aka Small) Groups! If you are not in one yet (and have not corresponded with anyone in leadership directly in the past couple of weeks), please let Ryan Linenger rlinenger@linengerwealth.com know of your interest by Sunday. We have 2 existing groups adding and 2 new groups forming right now. We can get you plugged in!
Other than 9/30, we have no one signed up for TREATS going forward. Please sign up online (http://www.signupgenius.com/go/treats30) if you are able! Thanks!!
Last week we invited you to share PRAYER REQUESTS. Thanks for praying for these (below)! Sorry we’re just getting them out now. If you’d like to serve Covenant in an easy way, please let us know if you’d be interested in collecting and distributing requests going forward.
Crystal Miller: Her sister Katie...she has suffered for the last 15 years from what was diagnosed as Aspergers about 7 years ago; pray for an accurate diagnosis and treatment
Jeff & Emily Baxter: Logisitics with their move; for patience and wisdom in the process
Sam & Summer Strawbridge: Finding a home in Alabama; the upcoming move; Summer's uncle recently diagnosed with stage 3 cancer. Her uncle and aunt are both Christians...pray for peace for both of them
Angie Roberts: Her brother is a non-believer; pray he opens his heart to the Lord
Alan & Brooke Carlson: Looking for an affordable home in the Wheaton/Glen Ellyn area to rent; keeping our kids healthy this year in the home we have
More WBC Announcements:
Important Information and Announcements Sept. 16, 2012
Begin meets each Sunday at 11:15 in room 206
Multiplication = 1 disciple + 1 disciple making 1 disciple making disciple ………… …….Disciples making Disciples. Please pray and consider the opportunity to be trained and lead a Community roup. Our responses from our Community Sundays are still in need of leaders as the groups are forming. If you or someone you know is interested in leading a CG please contact Ted Coniaris, tedconiaris@wheatonbible.org.
Remember to check out www.123leadertraining.com. We have developed an online resource to help bring clarity and direction to our community group ministry here at WBC. After you register you will be able to walk through a series of short instructional videos put together by the WBC staff which are designed to help your group be more effective and engaged in our God given mission to make disciples who make disciples.
ALPHA Do you want your friends to know about Jesus Christ, but don’t know how to get the conversation started? Bring them to Alpha. At Alpha your friend will hear an encouraging, informative talk on the Christian Faith presented by Lon and Marie Allison. After the talk they will have an opportunity to engage in discussion guided by friendly table hosts. Alpha for women starts this Wednesday, September 19, 9:30-11:30am in room 206 and includes breakfast. Alpha for men and women starts this Thursday, September 20, 6:30-8:30 and includes dinner. The Alpha course meets weekly for 9 weeks. Register on-line at wheatonbible.org or pick up a paper brochure at the Welcome Desk.
myWBC how does it work? Where do I start? How do I log in? Today, at the Welcome Desk members of the myWBC team are ready to help. Don’t need help? Then sign up today at wheatonbible.org/myWBC—and begin using our new community-building and information sharing resource.
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Tomorrow's Speaker
Tomorrow we are blessed to have Jim Goetz begin a 3 week series out of the book of Hosea on commitment this Sunday at 830am. Jim and his wife, Sandy, have been at WBC for over 30 years and have 3 sons. Jim has served as an Elder since 1997 and most recently as Charimen of the Board of Elders until earlier this year. Jim was instrumental as our church moved to North Avenue. He is the CIO at Convergys during the work week and on the weekends during football season, he is a big Packer fan (I know the Weston's and Engebretson's love this last fact). Jim is a terrific teacher, so be prepared to learn and be challenged.
PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR:
Our last Summer get together will be on August 25th at Northside Park in Wheaton at 5pm.
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Announcement about Men's Bible Study
Matt Kaufman announced details about a few Top Gun men's Bible study groups starting up this fall. These are groups of around eight guys that will get together once a week to go through an intensive Bible study designed to equip you to be a strong and effective Christian leader at home, on the job, in the workplace and out in the community.
There is a beginning and end to this. It starts this fall, ends before summer and breaks for the holidays.
There are currently four groups setup with leaders from Covenant. If you would like to be a part of one let me or one of the others (Mel Priess, Chris Fallow, Mike Lewis, Toby Seifert, Corey Noonan) know. If you have already gone through this study you are welcome to go through it again.
Contact Matt if you would like more information. His email address is: mattkaufman@yahoo.com.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Monday, June 25, 2012
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
More Baby News: The LaFido Family
Mike and Amy are proud to announce that Gianna Claire LaFido
was born on Sunday, June 10 at 7:17pm. She weighed 7lbs 1 oz and was 20 3/4 inches long.
Mom and baby are well!
Congrats Mike and Amy! If you would like to make a meal for the LaFido family, please click here.
Baby News: the Clousing Family
Brad and Kate Clousing welcomed Claire Elizabeth on Friday, June 1. Claire joins older siblings Braden, Kelsey and Maggie. Claire was 8 pounds, 2 ounces, which is especially notable because every single one of Brad and Kate's kids were born 8 lbs, 2 oz (!!). She was 21 inches long. Angie Roberts organized meals for the Clousing family. Thanks, Angie!
Monday, May 21, 2012
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Monday, May 7, 2012
Baby News: The Jourdan Family
Josh and Julie Jourdan, and big brothers Nate and Timmy, welcomed baby Charles (Charlie) Joshua Jourdan into their family. Charlie arrived on April 30th at 6:40pm. We are so happy to have a new addition to the Covenant family as well!
Sunday Announcement & Assignment
Announcement:
Community Groups (Small Groups):
The Covenant Leadership Team is looking to see who in Covenant is interested in being in a community group, but may not currently be involved in one. What are community groups you ask? Click on this link to the church's website for a little clarity:
http://www.wheatonbible.org/10713/ministry/ministry_id/257856/Community-Groups
We have heard from a number of you in the past couple of months, but wanted to formally send an email to the whole class about this so we can gather all current interest. We know summertime is coming, and groups do different things during the summertime, but we are hoping to help coordinate a list of couples interested in forming a new group(s) for the summer or the fall.
Existing Community Group Leaders: If you could please email Ryan Linenger and let him know what your plans are for the summer, if your group is changing at all, and/or if interested in having more people join your group. Ryan Linenger is reachable at: linenger22@hotmail.com
Assignment:
For next week, Chuck has asked that we all read Colossians. Also, if anyone else has interest in reading the devotional, Jesus Calling, please let Jeff Weston know and he’ll arrange to get some additional copies. Jeff is reachable at: jweston@performancetrust.com.
Community Groups (Small Groups):
The Covenant Leadership Team is looking to see who in Covenant is interested in being in a community group, but may not currently be involved in one. What are community groups you ask? Click on this link to the church's website for a little clarity:
http://www.wheatonbible.org/10713/ministry/ministry_id/257856/Community-Groups
We have heard from a number of you in the past couple of months, but wanted to formally send an email to the whole class about this so we can gather all current interest. We know summertime is coming, and groups do different things during the summertime, but we are hoping to help coordinate a list of couples interested in forming a new group(s) for the summer or the fall.
Existing Community Group Leaders: If you could please email Ryan Linenger and let him know what your plans are for the summer, if your group is changing at all, and/or if interested in having more people join your group. Ryan Linenger is reachable at: linenger22@hotmail.com
Assignment:
For next week, Chuck has asked that we all read Colossians. Also, if anyone else has interest in reading the devotional, Jesus Calling, please let Jeff Weston know and he’ll arrange to get some additional copies. Jeff is reachable at: jweston@performancetrust.com.
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Monday, March 26, 2012
Saturday, March 24, 2012
The Latest Church Announcements
Announcements from Wheaton Bible Church for 3/25/12:
** Easter is April 8. Service Times are:
8:00 AM Traditional service
9:45 AM Contemporary service
11:30 AM Contemporary service
Please use the invitation cards to personally invite your friends, neighbors and co-workers. Available from your AC leader or at the Welcome Desk. Adult Classes will not meet.
Easter is a big ministry opportunity. We expect to have 6,000 people attend church. We want
them all to experience the love of Christ and be warmly welcomed. It will take a lot of people to make this happen. We are looking for additional people to serve as Ushers, Greeters, and Parking Team Members on Easter Sunday. If you are able to serve please sign up on the Easter 2012
Volunteer Sign-Up sheets, 4 SIGN UP SHEETS (1 FOR EACH POSITION) Thank you
for your help. Marie Allison (please return to your AC binder). .
** When God’s People Pray—Six Sessions on the Transforming Power of Prayer
This class was so well received the last time it was offered that it is being repeated on six Wednesday nights, starting April 4, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Register online and get your materials at the first class.
Young Adult Worship on April 1
The evening starts with worship led by one of our worship bands then a getting into God’s Word. Afterwards the group will head out for a group dinner at a local restaurant. Plan to join us.
** Easter is April 8. Service Times are:
8:00 AM Traditional service
9:45 AM Contemporary service
11:30 AM Contemporary service
Please use the invitation cards to personally invite your friends, neighbors and co-workers. Available from your AC leader or at the Welcome Desk. Adult Classes will not meet.
Easter is a big ministry opportunity. We expect to have 6,000 people attend church. We want
them all to experience the love of Christ and be warmly welcomed. It will take a lot of people to make this happen. We are looking for additional people to serve as Ushers, Greeters, and Parking Team Members on Easter Sunday. If you are able to serve please sign up on the Easter 2012
Volunteer Sign-Up sheets, 4 SIGN UP SHEETS (1 FOR EACH POSITION) Thank you
for your help. Marie Allison (please return to your AC binder). .
** When God’s People Pray—Six Sessions on the Transforming Power of Prayer
This class was so well received the last time it was offered that it is being repeated on six Wednesday nights, starting April 4, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Register online and get your materials at the first class.
Young Adult Worship on April 1
The evening starts with worship led by one of our worship bands then a getting into God’s Word. Afterwards the group will head out for a group dinner at a local restaurant. Plan to join us.
Family Altar
Two Sundays ago, Brian and Emily Adams shared about "the Family Altar" and how they approach devotions at their home. (Refer to the post below to watch the Sunday school lesson in its entirety.)
One exercise they use with their three children is a daily sharing time based on a theme. Here is the theme for each day, in case you are interested in using a similar tool in your homes.
Monday Missionary
Remember missionaries around the world by praying, reading their letters, etc.
Romans 10:15, Acts 1:8
Tuesday Training
Teach the Word through simple short lessons and encourage memorization.
Deut. 6:6-7, 2 Timothy 3:14-17
Wednesday Worship
Practice the importance of praising God by singing and using instruments.
Psalms 100:1-2, Psalms 150
Thursday Thanksgiving
Cultivate a spirit of gratitude and contentment.
1 Thes. 5:18, Phil. 4:12
Friday Friends
Build a heart for reaching friends through intentional relationship evangelism.
1 Tim. 2:1-5, 2 Peter 3:9
Saturday Saints
Demonstrate the power of prayer by lifting up the needs of our Christian brethren.
Phil. 1:3-5, James 5:16
Sunday Sabbath
Honor Jesus as our Savior and remember Sunday as the Lord's Day.
Exodus 20:8, John 3:16
One exercise they use with their three children is a daily sharing time based on a theme. Here is the theme for each day, in case you are interested in using a similar tool in your homes.
Monday Missionary
Remember missionaries around the world by praying, reading their letters, etc.
Romans 10:15, Acts 1:8
Tuesday Training
Teach the Word through simple short lessons and encourage memorization.
Deut. 6:6-7, 2 Timothy 3:14-17
Wednesday Worship
Practice the importance of praising God by singing and using instruments.
Psalms 100:1-2, Psalms 150
Thursday Thanksgiving
Cultivate a spirit of gratitude and contentment.
1 Thes. 5:18, Phil. 4:12
Friday Friends
Build a heart for reaching friends through intentional relationship evangelism.
1 Tim. 2:1-5, 2 Peter 3:9
Saturday Saints
Demonstrate the power of prayer by lifting up the needs of our Christian brethren.
Phil. 1:3-5, James 5:16
Sunday Sabbath
Honor Jesus as our Savior and remember Sunday as the Lord's Day.
Exodus 20:8, John 3:16
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Announcements
This Sunday, the Judges will be back to start a series called "Frantic Family". It comes from the book by Patrick Lencioni titled The Three Big Questions for a Frantic Family: A Leadership Fable About Restoring Sanity to the Most Important Organization in Your Life.
Our families are growing, kids are doing more activities, work is demanding more of us....as a group we can see frantic around the corner. This will be a great series to help us gain clarity around setting goals and plans for our families before we get too frantic. We look forward to seeing you at 8:30am.
Between services, take a few minutes to visit the Global Outreach Center, where church will be honoring Cindy Judge for her nine years of service to our Global Outreach ministry. Cindy retired on March 1 after serving 6 years as Global Outreach Director and then three years part-time as Education and Missionary Care Associate. Cindy will be at the Global Outreach Center throughout the morning, so please stop by and extend your thanks and best wishes … and enjoy some refreshments!
On Saturday evening, March 10th at 7:30pm, all Covenant guys (and any guests) are invited
to gather at the Adams' home to watch the movie Courageous. While it will be a great time of hanging out, this isn’t meant to be a warm and fuzzy event—this a huge opportunity for us to gather as men to encourage one-another to be better husbands and fathers and to lead our families as God intended us to. Please respond to Brian Adams if you can make it so he can plan for food and drink.
Lastly, it is the 1st Sunday of the month, so plan on joining us at Portillo's after the 9:45am service for some good food and fellowship.
Our families are growing, kids are doing more activities, work is demanding more of us....as a group we can see frantic around the corner. This will be a great series to help us gain clarity around setting goals and plans for our families before we get too frantic. We look forward to seeing you at 8:30am.
Between services, take a few minutes to visit the Global Outreach Center, where church will be honoring Cindy Judge for her nine years of service to our Global Outreach ministry. Cindy retired on March 1 after serving 6 years as Global Outreach Director and then three years part-time as Education and Missionary Care Associate. Cindy will be at the Global Outreach Center throughout the morning, so please stop by and extend your thanks and best wishes … and enjoy some refreshments!
On Saturday evening, March 10th at 7:30pm, all Covenant guys (and any guests) are invited
to gather at the Adams' home to watch the movie Courageous. While it will be a great time of hanging out, this isn’t meant to be a warm and fuzzy event—this a huge opportunity for us to gather as men to encourage one-another to be better husbands and fathers and to lead our families as God intended us to. Please respond to Brian Adams if you can make it so he can plan for food and drink.
Lastly, it is the 1st Sunday of the month, so plan on joining us at Portillo's after the 9:45am service for some good food and fellowship.
Baby News: The Miller Family
Nate and Crystal announced the arrival of their second son, Brooks Matthew Miller. He arrived on Saturday, February 25 and was 7lb 8oz and 21 inches long. Mom, dad and the big brother Rowan are doing well.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012
Sunday Morning Treat Sign-Up
Below is the link for the treats sign up. There are some April dates available.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/treats30
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/treats30
Latest Class Announcements
This Sunday Dr. Chris Mitchell will be back to finish up his discussion on Genesis. Two weeks ago Chris painted a powerful picture of God’s love for us which was fulfilled through the uniqueness of our creation.
Also, on Saturday evening, March 10th at 7:30pm, all Covenant guys (and any guests) are invited to join us at our home to watch the movie Courageous. While it will be a great time of hanging out, this isn’t meant to be a warm and fuzzy event—this a huge opportunity for us to gather as men to encourage one-another to be better husbands and fathers and to lead our families as God intended us to. Brian and I hope you can all make it! Please respond to one of us if you can.
Other Wheaton Bible Announcements:
1. Mission On Our Doorstep Conference: March 16 & 17th at WBC.
2. GO Teams: See Full Brochure, deadlines are coming up quickly
3. A Morning with Him: March 3, for women from 9:15– noon
4. CareFest: May 5, Project Leaders are needed now.
For more details on all of these events and more please go to www.wheatonbible.org or pick up a bulletin today.
Also, on Saturday evening, March 10th at 7:30pm, all Covenant guys (and any guests) are invited to join us at our home to watch the movie Courageous. While it will be a great time of hanging out, this isn’t meant to be a warm and fuzzy event—this a huge opportunity for us to gather as men to encourage one-another to be better husbands and fathers and to lead our families as God intended us to. Brian and I hope you can all make it! Please respond to one of us if you can.
Other Wheaton Bible Announcements:
1. Mission On Our Doorstep Conference: March 16 & 17th at WBC.
2. GO Teams: See Full Brochure, deadlines are coming up quickly
3. A Morning with Him: March 3, for women from 9:15– noon
4. CareFest: May 5, Project Leaders are needed now.
For more details on all of these events and more please go to www.wheatonbible.org or pick up a bulletin today.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Baby News: The Kluckman Family
Aaaand the baby boom continues! Tom and Emily Kluckman rounded out the year of babies with the birth of their second son, Benjamin Edward. Ben joined Will, 4, and Kate, 2. Hee was born on Thursday, December 1st at 2:25pm and weighed in at 7 lbs 1 oz and was 21 inches long.
A special thanks to Angela Roberts who has kindly coordinated meals for Emily, and all the other "new baby" families in our class this year. Little did she probably realize that meal-coordinating would become a full-time job!
below: baby Benjamin...
Recent Announcements
1. With the new year around the corner, Covenant needs couples to volunteer to bring treats for class. Sign up for the first 6 months of 2012 by visiting:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/treats30
2.
MEN’S RETREAT EARLY BIRD SPECIAL Are you thriving in the Chaos. On Feb. 17-February 19, Cliff Cooper, on-field Director for WBC’s MOVE workers in Europe and Pastor Rob Bugh will be speaking at the Hyatt Lodge in Oakbrook IL. Register online by Dec. 15 for the Early Bird
Discount.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/treats30
2.
MEN’S RETREAT EARLY BIRD SPECIAL Are you thriving in the Chaos. On Feb. 17-February 19, Cliff Cooper, on-field Director for WBC’s MOVE workers in Europe and Pastor Rob Bugh will be speaking at the Hyatt Lodge in Oakbrook IL. Register online by Dec. 15 for the Early Bird
Discount.
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