July Highlights

Sunday Morning Services

Feel free to invite people to worship with us.

Join us at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. Masks and social distancing required for 8:00 a.m. Mask-optional services at 9:30 and 11:15 with no registration or social distancing needed. Livestream broadcast is at 9:30 with a rebroadcast at 11:15. You can watch it at college-church.org/livestream

• July 4, 2021 Draw Near, Hebrews 10:22 and Communion

• July 11, 2021 Hold Fast, Hebrews 10:23 and Believer Baptism

• July 18, 2021 Stir Up, Hebrews 10:24 and welcome new members

• July 25, 2021 Meet Together, Hebrews 10:25 and Summer Crew report

Adult Communities

VERITAS THROUGH THE SUMMER

Join us in the Commons at 9:30 as Dr Daniel Block leads us this summer as we explore Ezekiel’s vision of the temple in the last nine chapters and his vision of the new Israel in the new land. The last two words of the book say it all, “The LORD is there!” (yhwh)

JOINT HEIRS

Joint Heirs Adult Community is meeting the first and third Sundays of the month, in-person and mask-optional as well as on Zoom. They will study the Right Now Media series Teach Us to Pray by Ranjit David.

HERE'S THE SCHEDULE FOR THE SUMMER:

• June 20

• July 4 – no class

• July 18

• August 1

• August 15

• August 29

• September 5 – Labor Day, no class

Announcing: Summer Book Group

This year’s book: Delighting in the Trinity

Join us Thursday nights for our summer book discussion. We’ll meet in the Commons at 7:00 p.m. Come to one session or all of them. See review on page 17.

• July 8: Introduction: Here Be Dragons?

• July 15: Chapter 1: What Was God Doing Before Creation?

• July 22: Chapter 2: Creation: The Father’s Love Overflows

• July 29: Chapter 3: Salvation: The Son Shares What Is His

• August 5: Chapter 4: The Christian Life: The Spirit Beautifies

• August 12: Chapter 5: “Who Among the Gods Is Like You, O LORD?” and Conclusion: No Other Choice

Children’s Ministries

9:30 a.m. Nursery and Bible School

(Preschool through fifth grade)

9:30 a.m. "I'm a Christian Now"

(Grades two-five) Elective Class

Focuses on how to become a Christian; the meaning of salvation, baptism and the Lord’s Supper; the importance of spiritual disciplines; how to tell others about your faith in Jesus; going on mission; and how to grow as a Christian.

9:30 a.m. BOOST! Family Discipleship

Five summer workshops on these topics:

Family Devotions—July 11

Cultivating Generous Hearts—July 25

Outreach—August 1

Loving Like Jesus—August 15

11:15 a.m. Nursery & Preschool

Summer Crew Events

June and July 2021

(for children entering grades 1-5)

JULY CREW CLUB

Gospel-focused VBS-style outreach. Bring your friends to learn about Jesus as you hear Bible lessons, play games and do fun activities together.

Pick one session (3 days each):

• July 6-8, 1:30-3 p.m.

• July 13-15, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

JULY CREW ADVENTURES

Theme-based activity days:

• July 1, 1:30-3 p.m.

• July 7, 10:30 am-12 p.m.

• July 13, 1:30-3 p.m.

• July 21, 10:30 am-12 p.m.

I'M A CHRISTIAN NOW

Three-day camp that focuses on how to become a Christian; the meaning of salvation, baptism and the Lord’s Supper; the importance of spiritual disciplines; how to tell others about your faith in Jesus; going on mission; and how to grow as a Christian. (This is the same as the elective class that meets on Sundays, June 13-July 25)

• July 20-22, 1:30-3 p.m.

THE FINAL FARE THEE WELL

Bid Summer Crew farewell during an afternoon of fun and games.

• July 27, 1:30-3 p.m.

*All summer events are at College Church. Register at: https://college-church.org/children/events

*All events are $5.

Summer Crew events are for kids entering grades 1-5. Events will be outside when possible.

Reservations required for each. Bring friends!

KIDS’ HARBOR FAMILY OLYMPICS

• July 29, 6:30 – 8:00 pm, Commons Parking Lot

Join us in the parking lot with your family as we compete in creative Olympic games, award medals and enjoy treats together.

Middle School

MONDAYS – Sports Hangout

Join us at Northside Park from 10:30 a.m. to noon as we have fun and play different teams sports together. From soccer to Spike Ball to Ultimate Frisbee, we will try something new every week! You don't have to be any good at sports to come—just come if you want to have a great time, and bring your friends, too. Remember to bring a water bottle. Rain plans are to move to the Commons Gym.

TUESDAYS – Guys and Girls Book Studies

Come to the North Parking Lot at College Church from 1:30 to 3 p.m. to study through a book together. Guys will go through Disciplines of a Godly Young Man by Kent Hughes and Carey Hughes, and girls will read This Changes Everything by Jaquelle Crowe. Books are $5/each (cash or check). Rain plan is Welsh Hall.

WEDNESDAYS – KMs Wednesday

Join us in the Commons Parking Lot from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. for a fun evening of games, a time to connect with friends, and teaching from the Bible. We will be studying the book of Philippians this summer. Bring your friends! Rain plan is Commons Hall.

THURSDAYS – Summer Bible Study

Come to the North Parking Lot at College Church from 1:30 to 3 p.m. for a Bible study through Colossians (guys and girls will be together). Make sure to bring your Bible! Rain plan is Welsh Hall.

FRIDAYS – Board Game Hangout

Join us under the Commons Tent from 10:30 a.m. to noon to play board games, card games, and hang out. We'll have snacks (free), and you can bring $1 for soda. Bring your friends! We’ll head inside to Commons Lobby if there are thunderstorms.

High School

HYACKS: "A Summer Together"

Weekly Wednesday Night HYACKS Gathering:

• July 14 and 28 from 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: There will be Bible teaching, games, fellowship and worship. In our summer Bible study, we will be walking together through the Psalms of Ascent.

Special this month:

• July 7th – Movie Night at the Helm’s House

• July 10th – HYACKS Olympics from 7-9 p.m.

• July 14th – Psalms of Ascent Teaching Series and small groups at the Gym at College Church

• July 18th – Worship Night in the Helms’ backyard

• July 21st – Fellowship Night: Girls & Guys Night Out

• July 28th – Psalms of Ascent Teaching Series and small groups at the Tent at College Church

STARS

Sunday morning classes live and in person 9:30Music camp: Wednesdays 3:15-4:15 June 23-July 28

Tuesdays Together

5 p.m. and runs till you’re ready to go home.

FOOD. Bring your own picnic or buy tasty dinners or treats from one of the food trucks. Bring your own chair if you like.MUSIC. Every week we’ll have tunes that set the tone for conversation. Live music some weeks.FUN. Check out our weekly themes! Inflatables and more for kids. Prizes each week. All ages welcome.TOGETHER. Make some new friends or catch up with people you haven’t seen in a while. A place to gather face to face.

• July 6 – Bring Your Dog Night (if inside because of rain, our four-legged friends will need to stay home)

• July 13 – Dunk a Pastor at the dunk tank

• July 20 – Live Music

• July 27 – Superheroes and Fairytales, dress up night for the kids

College Group

Summer Bible Study

Join us on Tuesdays during the summer (through August 3) at 7 p.m. at the Clark Home, 915 Gary Ct in Wheaton, for a weekly Bible study with your peers.

Chopped

(June 24) Come join us for our very own bake-off! We will be baking desserts (with a twist) with the opportunity to be judged on your creativity, taste, and presentation.

DETAILS: 7 pm at 351 East Forest Ave, Wheaton. Don’t need to bring anything.

Dunes Day

(July 17th) Bring your bathing suit, spike ball, and Frisbee for a day together at the dunes! We will hang out, get tan, and play games for a perfect summer day.

DETAILS: text or email Carlson (470-362-0447) or Anna Joy (630-750-1605) to figure out rides. We will be at the Indiana Dunes (1050 N Mineral Springs Rd, Chesterton, IN 46304) leaving probably around 10 a.m. Bring a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, and any game you might want. Do pack a lunch, and we will provide snacks.

Also coming but no dates yet:

• Worship night

• Ultimate Frisbee

Women’s Ministries

SUMMER BIBLE STUDY

Summer can be a great time to bring friends and neighbors together to study God's Word. Are you looking for a study to work through with friends? Consider our six-week, video-based study on Habakkuk. The study begins with a video, either watched in advance or as part of the gathering, and group discussion questions. Following this, each week has 5 days of individual study work, and then the week ends with a gathering of the small group for discussion. Videos are available online and the study guides are available by the reception desk in the Commons building.

MOM2MOM SUMMER PARK PLAY DATES

Are you a mom of little ones? Join us for our Mom2Mom park meet-ups in and around Wheaton this summer. We hope you’ll join us this month!

• July 12 at 9:30 a.m. – Village Green Park (Glen Ellyn)

• July 19 at 3 p.m. – Wynwood Fields Splash Pad & Park (Winfield)

PRAYER GATHERINGS ONLINE & IN PERSON

Call the church office or email info@college-church.org for details on these prayer meetings.

Sunday Morning Prayer 8-8:40 a.m. in C101Led by Pastor Eric Channing

Monday Morning Prayer 6:15-7:15 a.m. in C104A

Wednesday Night Prayer (Online) 7-8 p.m.Led by the Missions Office

• July 7: Kristen I

• July 14: Chris & Dana H

• July 21: Jeff & Tamara Hershberger

• July 28: John & Esther W

Friday Lunch Prayer for the Persecuted Church(In person) 12-1 p.m. in C101.

Aaron-Hur Prayer Fellowship will meet on Thursday, July 22, at 7 p.m. at the home of Everett and Marcelyn Peterson, 127 Westminster Drive in Carol Stream, (630) 784-0569. Our guest will be Jeff Hershberger, serving in Japan.

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.