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June 2018 What’s happening at Hinsdale Covenant Church
COVENANT NEWS
(630)323-2318 | [email protected]| hinsdalecovenant.com
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION June 8 & June 13 | 2nd Floor Lounge Spiritual direction is a ministry of listening, discernment and prayer in a confidential setting of encouragement and compassion. We have two spiritual directors that are available to meet monthly with members of our congregation. Contact the church office at [email protected]. • Bob Tenglin is available Thursday, June 13. Bob is a retired
Covenant pastor and spiritual director supervisor and a mentor for North Park Seminary students.
• Diana Shiflett is available Friday, June 8. Diana is pastor of spiritual formation at Naperville Covenant.
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CHURCH DIRECTORIES ARE HERE The Lifetouch directories are in the Garden Court ready for pick up. Contact the church office with questions.
On June 3, we will be installing Lars Stromberg as our Lead Pastor. We’ll be joined by Debbie Griffith from the Central Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church who will lead us in the service. This installation is significant, as it shows our confidence in Pastor Lars as our pastoral shepherd. Together, we will affirm that we will receive the word of God through him and will recognize his spiritual leadership over us.
The service of installation recalls some of the vows Pastor Lars took in his ordination in 2008 when he promised to be diligent in study, faithful in witness, and serve under the Evangelical Covenant Church and her mission. This service will provide opportunity for us to give thanks together for God’s continued guidance to our congregation through Pastor Lars, and pray for the work God will do through all of us in the years to come.
MOUNTAIN TOP FAMILY SERVICE WEEKEND Jul 19-22 | Cumberland Mountains, Tennessee During Family Weekend, you will have the opportunity for your family to serve families in the Cumberland Mountains. More information is available in the Garden Court Hallway. Contact Craig Wright at [email protected] for more information.
COVENANT CONVERATION WIRED FOR INTIMACY Wednesday, June 13, 7 PM | Upper Room Dr. William Struthers, author of the book “Wired for Intimacy: How Pornography Hijacks the Male Brain,” will join us for our next Covenant Conversation. Appropriate for middle school and older.
2019 MISSION TRIP TO KENYA The outreach committee is pleased to announce our 2019 international ministry partner focus is Naomi's Village in Kenya (naomisvillage.org) We have supported Mark and Liz Sisler and their work with orphans in Kenya for 3 years, and they have encouraged us to come to Kenya to view their ministry and help in numerous ways. We are exploring a trip to Kenya in March of 2019, coinciding with spring break. If you are interested in being part of our Kenya team, please contact Pastor Lars at [email protected].
SUMMER SUNDAY CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Beginning June 10, 10:30 AM Children's Church (Ages 5 years- 4th grade) programs during the 10:30am worship service will begin June 10. Children will be invited to attend during the Pastor's sermon.
FAMILY COMMUNION SUNDAY Sunday, June 3, 10:30 AM One Sunday each quarter, we offer Family Communion. We practice open communion and believe any follower of Jesus is welcome to the table of our Lord. Children who have made a declaration of faith in Jesus are invited to participate, though we encourage parents and guardians to decide when their children are ready. Children who will not receive the bread and cup are invited to cross their arms over their chests to receive a blessing. Nursery care is available for children 5 years and younger.
DONATE YOUR GENTLY USED CLOTHING Deadline June 13 | Donation box located by 4th Street Door Bobby Foster, who plays basketball here on Monday nights, is organizing his annual Father's Day clothes drive for the less fortunate in his neighborhood. If you would like to donate lightly used clothing for men women and children, there will be a box under the coat rack by the 4th street door.
Begins June 10
Thank you to all of who participated in our Midyear Congregational meeting last Sunday. The motion to purchase a second parsonage passed. The discussion was constructive and we can now focus on finding a housing option that will bless the Guevaras and many future pastors to come. Church Chair, Peter Kisluk will be leading the housing selection subcommittee.
If you feel led to participate in helping to fund the purchase of the second parsonage, please contact Vice Chair, Gian Ricco at [email protected].
We would ask for commitments within the next two weeks in order to secure financing from our lender. Please designate "New Parsonage" on the memo line of your check or select "New Parsonage" when making an online contribution using Pushpay (text 'hinsdalecov' to 77977 to get started). God has been guiding this process from the very start and we trust that He will provide the perfect parsonage for our church.
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COVSPORTS & COVKIDS CAMP June 11-14, 9 - 12 PM CovSports and CovKids Camp is our weeklong summer program for kids. Funds raised during this week will help to fund our summer youth intern program, which gives opportunities for a young leader to serve and be mentored for future ministry.
COVENANT NEWSJune 2018 What’s Happening at Hinsdale Covenant Church
Bible Studies & Rooted Groups Updates Children & Youth Ministries
WEDNESDAY MORNING MEN’S GROUP Wednesdays year round, 8 AM | New Narthex, 1st floor The Final Quarter men’s group (60+) has changed their name to Wednesday Morning Men’s Group. They meet year round for breakfast, fellowship and a program. Our next special outing is Thursday, June 28.
WOMEN’S JUNE BIBLE STUDY Tuesdays beginning June 5, 7-8:45 PM | Upper Room Women of all ages are invited to come to the Women’s June Evening Bible Study on the Book of Galatians. It will be a 4 week study on Tuesdays beginning June 5 through June 26, 7-8:45 pm in the Upper Room. It will run the same time as Colby’s “Venture” for Jr and Sr High Schoolers, with childcare in the gym. Each week there will be an overview, short video by Kyle Idleman, reading together of the word, discussion, fellowship, and prayer. Bring your Bible and a friend!
CHIC PARENT MEETING Sunday, June 10 following the 10:30 Service On Sunday June 10th there will be a mandatory CHIC parent & student meeting following the 10:30 am morning service. All those attending CHIC need to be there. Following our CHIC parent meeting, we will move right into a Cov Sports Camp volunteer meeting. All those attending CHIC should be helping out with our vacation bible school program, Cov Sports Camp, June 11-14. If any of these dates conflict with your schedule, please contact Colby!
From the Leadership Council
SUMMER VENTURE (GRADES 7-12) Tuesdays, 7 PM | The Loft Venture is similar to Hi League and Flip Side, a little more informal, but just as fun! Come out at 7pm on Tuesday nights this summer to enjoy some chill hangout time, worship, talking, and spikeball & ice cream! Venture ends at 8:45pm!
SUMMER TRIPS - SPOTS AVAILABLE Tuesdays, 7 PM | The Loft You still have time to get signed up for our AMAZING summer programs. CHIC goes up in price every week, so if you'd still like to come contact Colby asap. We still have space for our 6th - 8th grade students to go to Island Camp. This is one of the best trips we offer, so get your forms in now and bring a friend.
