Serving Christ from this community since 1941

Edgebrook Evangelical Covenant Church

6355 North Spokane Avenue

Chicago, Illinois 60646

Rev. Dr. Gregory Mesimore

 

May 13 thru May 20, 2012

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SUNDAY, May 13
9:00am Choir Rehearsal in the Anderson Room
9:30am Prayer and Meditation in the Sanctuary (until 9:50am)
10:00am Worship Service in the Sanctuary * – Mother’s Day – Pastor Greg Mesimore preaching on I John 2:28-3:10
11:00am Coffee Hour in the Chapel hosted by Jon Lind in honor of all mothers and women of faith
 
MONDAY, May 14
7:30pm Executive Board Meeting in the Anderson Room
7:30pm Worship and Arts Team Meeting in the Chapel
 
TUESDAY, May 15
7:30pm Bible Study at the parsonage
 
WEDNESDAY, May 16
10:30am Women’s Bible Study in the Anderson Room and Salad Luncheon in the Chapel
7:30pm Trustee Board Meeting in the Anderson Room
 
FRIDAY, May 18
7:00pm "Bad Girls of the Bible" Study for 20s and 30s Women at the home of Gina Tenglin
 
SATURDAY, May 19
8:00am Men’s Fellowship Breakfast in Fellowship Hall
10:30am Crafty Angels Gathering in the Chapel
 
SUNDAY, May 20
9:00am Choir Rehearsal in the Anderson Room
9:30am Prayer and Meditation in the Sanctuary (until 9:50am)
10:00am Worship Service in the Sanctuary * – Pastor Greg Mesimore preaching on I John 3:11-24
11:00am Coffee Hour in the Chapel hosted by the Hohenstein family
11:30am Sunday School Classes for all ages
12:30pm La Villa Mission Team Meeting at the parsonage
6:00pm Hi-League and Xtreme (for youth in grades 6 thru 12)
 
* Childcare provided
 

What's Going On

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20s and 30s Women’s Group takes on “Bad Girls of the Bible” – ongoing

Men’s Fellowship Breakfasts 2011/2012 – thru May 19

Missions Team to Serve in La Villa, Texas – June 8 thru 15

Villa Rosa Contributes with Taste! – ongoing

 

A Word from Pastor Greg

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Illustration of crocusesLiving in Lent

There is a kind of irony to the season in the church year we call Lent. The word “Lent” is an Anglo-Saxon term meaning springtime. I have often thought that the biblical themes of resurrection, renewal, new life and new birth fit so well the season of spring. One of life’s great joys is to see the first crocuses pushing their way through the melting snow on a sunny day in March, signaling the soon arrival of warmer weather, budding trees and colorful tulips.

How ironic then that Lent, as a liturgical season, is marked by the biblical themes of repentance, death, denial, and crucifixion. In a church season whose name speaks of spring and new life, we are called to practice disciplines that are indicative of death (witness Ash Wednesday, the beginning (more...)

 

Adult Ministries

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Edgebrook Covenant Church has a wide number of ministries for adults — with something for every age and interest.  Check the list below to find the perfect place for you!

Adult Sunday School
Edgebrook Covenant Church provides a variety of adult Sunday School opportunities throughout the year, beginning right after coffee hour at 11:30am on Sunday mornings.  Come join us and expand your walk with Christ!

Adult Small Groups
Edgebrook Covenant has a growing small group Bible study program.  There are groups for all ages and interests.

Women’s Study Group
This very active small group focuses on the special concerns and needs of women of all ages. Facilitated by Chris Pokorny, we meet on the (more...)

 

Women’s Ministries

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Edgebrook Covenant Church offers a wide variety of ministries especially for women which provide a wonderful time to meet new friends, fellowship together, and delve into issues unique to women of all ages. Check out our list below to see where your interests and desires can best be met!

Women’s Bible Study
Confused by sometimes obscure Scripture passages, yet wanting to grow spiritually? Looking for closer relationships with other women? Join us on Wednesday mornings at 9:45am in the Anderson Room for an intergenerational women’s Bible study and fellowship time.We begin our time together with coffee and snacks then, at 10:15am, we pray together and dig into the Bible. For more information, contact Peg Kingsley or Doris Alhstedt.

Women’s Evening Group Study
Edgebrook Covenant has a very active women’s group study (more...)

 

Children’s and Youth Ministries

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Edgebrook Covenant Church provides Sunday School classes for all our children and youth on Sunday after worship.

Kingdom’s Kids, for children pre-K through Kindergarten is held in the Toddler Nursery during worship from 10:00 to 11:00am and also from 11:20am to noon. Grades 1 through 6 meet in Fellowship Hall from 11:20am to noon. Our Confirmation Class for grades 7 and 8 meets in the front room on the second floor in the Annex from 11:00am to noon. Our high school students, grades 9 through 12, meet in the back room on the second floor of the Annex from 11:20am to noon.

Classes are held on the first, second, and third Sundays of the month, with some exceptions.  Check our worship bulletin (more...)

 

Your Invitation to be Part of This Covenant

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Photo of an invitationThe most important thing we have to offer as a church is an invitation to experience new life in Christ. In the Bible we learn that God gives new life to any person who trusts Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. A trusting personal relationship with Jesus is all that is needed to be a Christian. We invite you to read the following article, ” How to Become a Christian,” by Covenant Pastor Wesley W. Nelson.

How to Become a Christian
by Covenant Pastor Wesley W. Nelson

When I think about how to become a Christian, I am reminded of a runaway farm horse that came racing down the road toward me. When he saw me, he dashed off the road and got tangled in a huge bundle of old rusty wire. (more...)