January Highlights

JANUARY HIGHLIGHTS

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICES

Everyone welcome. Join us at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Masks and social distancing required for 8 a.m. Mask-optional services at 9:30 and 11 with no social distancing needed. Livestream broadcast is at 9:30 with a rebroadcast at 11. You can watch it at college-church.org/livestream JANUARY 2: Matthew 1:1-17 The Glory of Grace in the Genealogy of Jesus

NEW SERIES

Authentic Christianity Mark 7:1-23

JANUARY 9: Pharisees Then and Now, Mark 7:1-4 JANUARY 16: Worship in Vain, Mark 7:5-7 JANUARY 23: Traditional Teaching or Biblical Teaching? Mark 7:8-13 JANUARY 30: The Way of Heart Transformation Mark 7:14-23

SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP SERVICES

Everyone welcome.

5 p.m. in Commons Hall

JANUARY 2: no service (holiday weekend)

JANUARY 9: What is expository preaching?

NEW SERIES: SWhat Accords with Sound Doctrine? Titus 1:1-4

JANUARY 16: Titus 1:5-9

JANUARY 23: Titus 1:10-16

JANUARY 30: What are the signs of a healthy church? (not part of Titus)

ADULT COMMUNITIES

Meet during the 9:30 hour, except for Credo, which meets at 11 a.m. NOTE: Classes begin January 9.

“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together.” Hebrews 10:24-25

ALL NATIONS in C101 Dr. Jim Tebbe teaching the Book of Ruth Focus: Developing globally minded Christians through teaching, discussion and fellowship for the purpose of gospel impact.

CREDO in the old gym (301) 11 a.m. Dan Godoy teaching the Heidelberg Catechism

FORUM 15 in CL01 David Fetzer is leading Forum 15 in a “Study of Proverbs: Gaining the Wisdom Needed for Living God’s Way.” (December-February)

GREEK CLASS in the Board Room Jon Laansma (1 John) [knowledge of Greek is not required for this class.] Focus: People of any age and background coming together to listen faithfully to God’s Word through discussion of the original Greek wording.

JOINT HEIRS in Commons Gym Pastoral staff teaching the Sermon on the Mount

LOGOS in Commons Hall Dan Haase and Dave Setran teaching Paul’s letter to the Philippians Focus: Strengthening knowledge of and relationship with God through interactive teaching of the Bible. Strong emphasis on building fellowship through weekly share and prayer time, as well as periodic social events.

LIVING WORD in Commons Hall Doug Moo/Josh Maurer teaching the Book of Hebrews Young parents welcome!

VERITAS in Commons HallNeil Wright teaching the Book of Revelation

WOMEN’S MINISTRIES

MONTHLY GATHERING

JANUARY 8: in Commons Hall from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

MOM2MOM

JANUARY 10: Large Group Gathering at 9:30 a.m. Meet in Commons Hall and enjoy a time together as moms and kids. Then, moms and mentors will enjoy a coffee break and discussion together while kids enjoy playing and snaking in Kids’ Harbor.

JANUARY 24: Book Club at 7 p.m. This year we’re delighted to be reading First Ask Why by Shelly Wildman—we hope you’ll join us in January as we discuss chapters 5-6 on intentional worship and truthfulness.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

Join us on Wednesdays this spring beginning January 26, for the morning sessions (9:30-11 a.m.) or the evening sessions (6:45–8:15 p.m.), as we study the Beatitudes together (Matthew 5:1-12). Register today on our website to reserve your spot in one of our small groups. If you would like to enroll your child(ren) in Kids Korner in the morning session (birth–five years), follow the registration link in the email you will be sent confirming your WBS registration. Registration fee is $20 for morning sessions and $15 for the evening sessions; materials provided at the first session. Our desire is for all women to be able to study the Bible, and we do not want finances to be a barrier to participation. To explore financial assistance options, please contact Mary at mdemoss@college-church.org or (630) 668-0878 x123 before completing registration.

WOMEN’S RETREAT

Registration is open! Early bird pricing available through January 2. Regular pricing begins January 3.

MEN’S MINISTRIES

BIBLE STUDY

Join us Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. in the Commons (C002A-B) as we dive into our study each week. On January 26 we will turn our attention to 1 Peter 3:13-17. Can’t make it in person? Join for a Zoom discussion group here: https://college-church-org.zoom.us/j/83242907599? pwd=dG8rWUJSTnhBN0JhSUZsbTVYUDQ4dz09

Meeting ID: 832 4290 7599 Passcode: 530315

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES (KIDS’ HARBOR)

JANUARY 2: Family Worship Sunday (nursery only at 9:30 and 11) JANUARY 9: All Kids’ Harbor Sunday programs resume

SUNDAYS

Nursery (0-2) at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Bible School (preschool-fifth grade) at 9:30 a.m. Wonders of Worship “WOW” (K-third grade) during second half of 11 a.m. service, returns Jan. 9 Children’s Church (preschool) at 11 a.m. Preschool at 5 pm. God’s Children Sing and Children’s Choirs at 5 p.m.

WEDNESDAYS

Wednesday club programs at 6:45 p.m. resume January 26.

MIDDLE SCHOOL (KMS)

JANUARY 5: First KMs Wednesday night of 2022 in the KMs room at 6:45 p.m. JANUARY 9: Sunday Foundations starts back up in the KMS room

FEBRUARY 4-6: KMs Winter Retreat at Phantom Ranch

HIGH SCHOOL (HYACKS)

SUNDAYS

At the Crossings for Rhythms on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. JANUARY 9: Sunday Rhythms starts back up for 2022 in Crossings JANUARY 9: Sunday SLAM at 6:45 p.m. meet in Gym JANUARY 12: First Bridge Meeting of 2022 at 7:30 p.m.

COLLEGE GROUP

JANUARY 4: Winter Break Bible Study 7:30 p.m. at the Clarks JANUARY 16: College Connect JANUARY 10-12: Home Group Meal Week

JANUARY 24: College Group (starts normal rhythm for 2022)

EVANGELISM AND CULTURAL IMPACT

CHRISTIANITY EXPLORED CLASSES

SATURDAYS STARTING JANUARY 22: 10-11:30 a.m. in C005 (led by Emmanuel Tahear) SUNDAYS STARTING JANUARY 23: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Board Room in the Commons (led by Mike Hernberg) SUNDAYS STARTING JANUARY 23: 8 to 9 p.m. at 302 Wheaton (led by Eric Schlickman)

MARCH FOR LIFE

SATURDAY, JANUARY 8: meet at the church at 11 a.m., return at 5 p.m. https://bit.ly/3FHAbgZ

STARS

SUNDAYS

Teen Stars at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30. Not meeting Jan. 2. Young Adult/Adult Stars at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30. Recorded session (not meeting in person) on Jan. 2. Young Adult/Adult Stars at 11 a.m. Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30. Recorded session (not meeting in person) on Jan. 2. Inclusion Classes at 9:30 & 11 a.m. Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30. Not meeting Jan. 2. Stars Choir at 5-6:15 p.m. Jan. 16, 23, 30. Not meeting Jan. 2 or 9.

DURING THE WEEK

Praise in Action—Teens and adults with special needs enhance their musical abilities and praise God through drums and hand chimes on Wednesdays, 6:45–8:15 p.m. Not meeting Jan. 5 or 12. Returns January 19. Friday Night Fun—An evening of fun, friendship, recreation and worship for teens and adults with special needs on Friday, Jan. 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Buddy Break—For young STARS and their siblings under 15 on Friday, Jan. 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

PRAYER GATHERINGS ONLINE & IN PERSON

Call the church office or email info@college-church.org for details on these prayer meetings. Sunday Morning Prayer 8:15-8:40 a.m. in C101 Monday Morning Prayer 6:15-7:15 a.m. Board Room Wednesday Night Prayer (Zoom only) 7-8 p.m. Led by the Missions Office JANUARY 5: two workers in an at-risk country JANUARY 12: Thad and Joy McAuley JANUARY 19: Brian and Warrie Blackburn

JANUARY 26: Repeat Boutique Friday Prayer for the Persecuted Church (Board Room) 12-1 p.m. Led by Wil and Lorraine Triggs. The weekly prayer guide is also available at our website: https://bit.ly/2ZkqQLA

HANNAH PRAYER FELLOWSHIP looks forward to meeting in January.

DORCAS PRAYER FELLOWSHIP anticipates hearing from Julie T. concerning the work she and her husband hope to do in Asia. They are new to our global worker roster. Men and women are welcome at the meeting, which is slated for Wednesday, January 19, at 1:30 p.m. in The Upper Deck at Covenant Living at Windsor Park. (Enter from the North Avenue side and wear a mask.)

AARON-HUR PRAYER FELLOWSHIP will meet on Thursday, January 27, at 7 p.m. at the home of Marr and Mary Miller, 1607 Stoddard Avenue in Wheaton (630-668-8828). Please join us!

Our Prayer Pulse email goes out every Monday. You can get prayer updates via that email. Sign up by clicking “Enews signup” on our website. If you already receive other emails from College Church, click “manage my preferences” at the bottom of any email and select Prayer Pulse to add yourself.