SEPTEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

SEPTEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP SERVICES

Everyone welcome

Join us at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Livestream broadcast is at 9:30 with a rebroadcast at 11. You can watch it at college-church.org/livestream

The Gospel of Jesus

Pastor Josh Moody preaching on Mark

SEPTEMBER 4: Conflict, Mark 2:1-3:6 (Communion)

SEPTEMBER 11: Who Really Are His Disciples, Mark 3:7-34 (Back to Church Sunday)

SEPTEMBER 18: The Power of the Word, Mark 4

SEPTEMBER 25: Both Sides of the Lake, Mark 5

SUNDAY EVENING WORSHIP SERVICES

Everyone welcome. In Commons Hall at 5 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 4: No Service (holiday weekend)

SEPTEMBER 11: 1 Timothy 1:18-2:7, Pastor Ben Panner preaching

SEPTEMBER 18: 1 Timothy 2:8-15, Pastor Josh Moody preaching

SEPTEMBER 25: 1 Timothy 3:1-16, Pastor Baxter Helm preaching

ADULT COMMUNITIES

ALL NATIONS Sundays9:30 a.m. in C104F

Dr. Jim Tebbe: The Mission of God in Scripture

FORUM 15 Sundays 9:30 a.m. in CL01Bruce Main: Life of Christ

GREEK CLASS Sundays 9:30 a.m. in the Board Room

Dr. Jon Laansma; Knowledge of Greek is not required for this class.

LIFE TOGETHER COMUNITY Sundays 9:30 a.m. in Commons Gym

Teaching Team; Authentic biblical community for adults ages 25-40

LIVING WORD Sundays9:30 a.m. in C104A & C

Dr. Doug Moo, Pastor Josh Maurer, Felipe Chamy: 1 & 2 Thessalonians

LOGOS Sundays 9:30 a.m. in C104E

Dan Haase: The Gospel of John

NEW: THRIVE Sundays 9:30 a.m. in Crossings

For adults in their 40s-50s to live out God’s Word in community.

VERITAS Sundays 9:30 a.m. in C104B & D

Dr. Neil Wright: The Book of Revelation Young parents are welcome.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES (KIDS’ HARBOR)

SUNDAY MORNINGNURSERY (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

CHILDREN’S CHURCH (preschool) at 11 a.m.PRESCHOOL at 5 p.m.

GOD’S CHILDREN SING (Kindergarten and Pre-K) and CHILDREN’S CHOIRS (grades 1-6) start September 11 at 5 p.m.

KIDS’ HARBOR WEDNESDAY CLUBS begin September 14 at 6:45 p.m.

The Wednesday clubs include Pioneer Girls (grades 1-5) and Boys Brigade (grades 1-5). Join us this year.

STARS DISABILITY

SUNDAYS INCLUSION CLASSES at 9:30 and 11 a.m.

CHILDREN/TEEN STARS at 9:30 a.m.

YOUNG ADULT/ADULT/MULTI-GENERATIONAL at 9:30 a.m.

MIDDLE SCHOOL (KMs)

SUNDAY MORNING FOUNDATIONS, 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the KMs room

WEDNESDAYS large group gathering, 6:45-8:15 p.m. in the KMs room

HIGH SCHOOL (HYACKS)

SUNDAYS at 9:30 a.m. in the Crossings

WEDNESDAYS from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Crossings

COLLEGE GROUP

SUNDAYS at 10:45 a.m. in the CrossingsBuilding Gospel Friendships, Shaping Biblical Convictions

HOME GROUPS: Monday-Thursday at 7 p.m.(Starting September 5-8) Bible Study of Romans

20s GROUP

A landing place for you to grow in Christian community and launching pad to send you out in the ministry and mission of the church. Weekly gatherings and events. For more information, contact Kaitie Girgis at kgirgis@ college-church.org

20s RETREAT: September 16-18. Come enjoy a weekend at the Warren Dunes in Michigan with the 20s group! We will carpool together, leaving College Church Friday evening and returning Sunday afternoon. Activities include exploring the dunes, hanging out at the cottage and private beach where we will stay, hearing from God’s Word and enjoying fellowship together. See the 20s Group page on the College Church website to register.

WOMEN’S MINISTRIES

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY starting September 14Morning: 9:30-11 a.m.Evening: 6:45-8:15 p.m.

This fall, we’ll study the Book of Deuteronomy. Through this last book of the Pentateuch, we see the unfolding story of redemption as God chooses a people to set apart for his specific purposes. We’ll look at this Old Testament book through a New Testament lens, seeking to better understand God’s revelation of himself and what this means for us today.

Next spring, we look forward to diving into Luke’s Gospel and seeing the compassion of Christ revealed. We anticipate a joyful and fruitful journey together this year. To register, visit our website.

MEN’S MINISTRIES

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY starting September 14 6:45-8:15 p.m. Commons C002 (tunnel level)

This fall, both Men’s and Women’s Bible Studies will study the Book of Deuteronomy. There’s no registration needed, and we look forward to seeing you as we gather around God’s Word together. Our hope is to cultivate a hunger for God and an ability to handle God’s Word in daily life.

Next spring, we will study the Gospel of Luke together.

BEARS, BAGS & BBQ Sunday, September 25, at noon in Commons Hall

We’ll watch some football, enjoy good BBQ and have a Bags Tournament.

VISITORS LUNCH

Know someone new to College Church? If so, invite them to join you for a casual lunch in the Narthex (the Sanctuary Lobby) catered by Jason’s Deli on Sunday, September 11, at noon. Lunch is on us! Come and meet pastors and staff, learn about College Church and find out how you can get involved. Help us plan by checking the box on the online connect panel, using the QR code or by emailing welcome@collegechurch.org.

GRACE GROUPS

Mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety and other problems with mood stability are real and need compassionate support. Living Grace and Family Grace are support groups that will meet twice a month on Monday nights in the Crossings starting September 12, 7-8:30 p.m. Living Grace is intended for the person who is living with difficult mental and emotional challenges; Family Grace is for the person who has a loved one who struggles. For a schedule or more information, email gracegroups@ college-church.org, or register using the QR code.

GRIEFSHARE

Despite it being part of life, death is never easy. It hurts to lose someone, and it may be hard to feel optimistic about the future. GriefShare is a 13-week class, which features video seminars with experts, focused group discussions and personal study and reflection that can help you face your challenges and move toward rebuilding your life.

GriefShare will begin in the Crossings on Monday, September 12, 7-8:30 p.m. You are welcome to begin attending GriefShare on any week. Each session is selfcontained, so you do not have to attend in sequence. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. For more information, contact Christy at griefshare@college-church.org, or register using the QR code.

KEENAGERS

Join the senior adults (55+) of College Church as we enjoy a delicious dinner, followed by a lively program—from educational to inspirational to musical. The season starts on September 16 at 5:30 p.m. with speaker Joe Hanson— I Climbed to the Bottom of Mt. Everest. Joe was raised in a missionary family in China and Taiwan and was stationed in Taiwan while in the Navy. His career with Standard Oil also drew him to that part of the world. We know you will enjoy Joe’s pictures and the reason for the tonguein-cheek title of his presentation. The evening begins with a reception at 5:30, dinner at 6 and the program at 7 p.m. Reservations are required by September 13; email keenagers@college-church.org.

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 RoomWednesday Night Prayer (Zoom only) 7-8 p.m.SEPTEMBER 7: Daniel Bair, Englewood Family OutreachSEPTEMBER 14: Scott Polander, Caring NetworkSEPTEMBER 21: John and Pam P.SEPTEMBER 28: Former career workers

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/3vzdcAz

HANNAH PRAYER FELLOWSHIP will meet Wednesday, September 14, at 1:30 p.m. in C101 in the Commons. We welcome you as we pray for our missionaries.

BARNABAS PRAYER FELLOWSHIP (formerly Dorcas Prayer Fellowship) will get an update on the translation and other work done in Papua New Guinea by Ben and Mandy Pehrson when the group meets on Wednesday, September 21, at 1:30 p.m. in the Patio Dining Room at Covenant Living at Windsor Park. Prayer for some of College Church’s global workers is also part of the meeting. Both men and women are welcome to visit and join the group. Questions? Call Wanda Z. at (708) 262-6934.

AARON-HUR PRAYER FELLOWSHIP will meet on Thursday, September 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 Elizabeth M., serving in Asia.

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.