The Well | Community worship
Saturday, December 7, 6pm
The Well is the place where we gather to experience the presence of God though worship, prayer and testimony. Led by Contemporary Worship Director, Sarah Raddi. Join us the first Saturday of every month from 6-7pm.
Join us for Advent
The advent season approaches! How will your family intentionally prepare for advent? Mark your calendars and be praying for God to use our Christmas outreach services and events to share the hope and joy of our new born Savior with our community.
Annual Blanket Drive
Ends Sunday, Dec 8
We are collecting new or used blankets, throws, bedspreads, baby blankets, and bedding, or towels. Items are going to Jesus People USA Covenant Church where they will be distributed to those in need. If donating by check or cash, designate “blanket drive” in the memo line. Items may be dropped off by the coat racks Sunday morning or Monday – Friday, 9-4pm.
Gingerbread Workshop
Dec. 8 | 4 PM
All-Church Christmas Roller Skate
Dec. 15 | 4PM
Join the fun at Lombard Roller Rink on December 15 at 4 p.m. More details will be announced in our Sunday services.
Longest Night Service
December 19 |7PM
This is a service of worship on the longest night of the year where we recognize the difficulties, hurts, and darkness that can be so present in the holiday season, and lay our dark night before God’s great light.
Birthday Party for Jesus
December 22 | 10:30 am
Children are invited to a special birthday celebration for Jesus. Nursery and Little Lambs will gather in the lower level. Festivities include games, arts and crafts, cupcake decorating and a special project.
Christmas Eve Live Nativity Services
December 24 | 2, 3, 4 & 5 p.m.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
December 24 | 10 PM
A beautiful, inspiring service of scripture, carols, and candlelight. Come and usher in Christmas Day at 10pm in the sanctuary.
Wisdom for the Road of Motherhood
Thursdays at 9am
Looking for a place to connect to other moms? Wanting to grow spiritually? Gather to connect, study and pray together, every Thursday. Moms Group kicks off this fall with a live speaker series on Wisdom for the Road of Motherhood. We look forward to another season of growing and encouraging one another.
Childcare provided.
MID-WEEK
Wednesdays at 7 pm
Looking to deepen roots in God’s word and in our community. Mid-Week is an hour set apart for scripture, prayer, and encouragement every Wednesday at 7pm. Starts Sept. 18. Contact Pastor Lars with any questions.
Men’s Fraternity
Thursdays at 6:15 am (Next Session Starts in January)
This year marks the 9th Season of Men’s Fraternity. The next 8 week session will begin in January. Arrive 6:15 am in the Garden Court Atrium. We hard-stop at 7:25 am. As we have done the last two seasons, we have expert speakers to share wisdom on how to be a better father, a better husband, and a better co-worker. This is not a bible study – its an MBA for guys to avoid pitfalls that drag so many men down. All are welcome – invite your friends and neighbors.
Spiritual Direction
Spiritual direction is a ministry of listening, discernment, and prayer in a confidential setting of encouragement and compassion. Through this ministry one discerns the presence and work of God’s Spirit with a companion who sets aside the concerns of their own life to attend to the experience of God in the life of another. We are fortunate to have two Spiritual Directors that sets aside one day each month to meet with members of our church family. As a gift to you, church will pay for your first session so you can try it out (made possible by a generous gift to the church Memorial Fund). After your complimentary session, the cost is $50 (financial assistance available upon request). We hope you are deeply blessed by your time in Spiritual Direction.
Sunday Morning Coffee Hosts
Each Sunday morning, one or more families takes a turn hosting coffee. If you call this church your home, we ask that you choose one week where you can help with this important gift of hospitality that is especially important to visitors and new attenders looking to connect. If you are new to hosting, you may request to have someone show you the ropes on Sunday morning.
Sign up online or in the Garden Court.