September Highlights

Sunday Morning Services

Feel free to invite people to worship with us.

Join us at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Masks and social distancing required for 8 a.m. Mask-optional services at 9:30 and 11:00. Livestream broadcast is at 9:30 with a rebroadcast at 11:00. You can watch it at college-church.org/livestream

• September 5 Spiritual Warfare—“The Breastplate of Righteousness” Ephesians 6:14 and Communion

• September 12 Spiritual Warfare—“Shoes Fitted with the Gospel of Peace” Ephesians 6:15

• September 19 Spiritual Warfare—“The Shield of Faith” Ephesians 6:16

• September 26 Spiritual Warfare—“The Helmet of Salvation” Ephesians 6:17

Sunday Evening Service

In the Commons at 5 p.m.

• September 12 Exodus 3-4, Pastor Eric Channing

• September 19 Exodus 5:1-7:7, Pastoral Resident Josh Maurer

• September 26 Exodus 7:8-13:22

Adult Communities —all classes 9:30 a.m.

ALL NATIONS in C101

Jim Tebbe teaching the Book of Ruth

Focus: Developing globally minded Christians through teaching, discussion and fellowship for the purpose of gospel impact.

FORUM 15 in CL01

Bruce Main teaching the Book of Judges

GREEK CLASS in the Board Room

Jon Laansma, (knowledge of Greek is not required for this class.)

JOINT HEIRS in Commons Gym

Eric Channing, Michael Walker, Josh Maurer teaching the Sermon on the Mount and the Olivet Discourse

LOGOS in Commons Hall

Dan Haase teaching the Psalms of Jesus

LIVING WORD (New Adult Community) in Commons Hall

Doug Moo teaching the Book of Hebrews

VERITAS in Commons Hall

Dan Block teaching the Book of Ezekiel

Coming in October: Neil Wright teaching the Book of Revelation

Fall Book Group

This year’s book: Confronting Injustice Without Compromising Truth

Join us Monday nights for our fall book discussion. We’ll meet in the Commons at 7 p.m.

September 13, 20, 27, October 5, 12, 19, 26

Find our more information by emailing outreach@collegechurch.org

Multi-Nations Fellowship

Companerismo Multinacional

MULTI-NATIONS FELLOWSHIP in the Commons

Saturday, September 11 at 4:00 p.m.

CHRISTIANITY EXPLORED in the Commons, also available via Zoom

Discover what our faith is all about on Saturday— September 22 at 10 a.m.

55+ KEENAGERS in the Commons

Enjoy a delicious dinner, followed by a lively program— from educational to inspirational to musical.

5:30 p.m. Punch, 6:00 p.m. Buffet Dinner, 7:00 p.m.Entertainment

• September 10, 2021 Tim Botts, calligraphy: Word Pictures from the Bible

• October 22, 2021 Marr Miller: Photography from Israel

Children’s Ministries

SUNDAYS

• Nursery (0-2) at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m.

• Bible School (preschool-5th grade) at 9:30 a.m.

• Wonders of Worship “WOW” (K-third grade) during second half of 11 a.m. service

• Preschool at 5 pm.

• Children’s Church (preschool) and Wonders of Worship “WOW” (K-third grade) at 11 a.m.

• God’s Children Sing and Children’s Choirs start Sept. 12

WEDNESDAYS

Wednesday club programs start September 15

Middle School (KMs)

SUNDAYS

Foundations (CL02) 9:30-10:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAYS

Large-group gathering (CL02) 6:45-8:15 p.m.

High School (HYACKS)

SUNDAYS

9:30 a.m., in Commons Hall and 6:45-8:15 p.m. in the gym. Beginning September 12 will meet in Crossings.

WEDNESDAYS

Bridge Students only 7:30-9 p.m. in Commons Hall

College Group

SUNDAYS

10:45 a.m. in the Tent

THURSDAYS

Trivia at 7 p.m. in the Tent September 9 and 16.

Men’s Ministries

BIBLE STUDY

1 Peter Starts September 15 at 6:45-8:00 p.m.

Bears, Bags and BBQ in the Commons September 26 at 12 noon

Women’s Ministries

BIBLE STUDY

Runs September 15, 2021–April 20, 2022

The Storyline of the Bible

Wednesday mornings: 9:30-11 a.m.

Wednesday evenings: 6:45-8:15 p.m.

STARS

• Sunday classes start September 12

• STARS Kickoff September 17

• Praise in Action September 15

• STARS Choir September 19

Visitors Lunch

Are you new to College Church? If so, come to a casual lunch in the Narthex (the Sanctuary Lobby) catered by Jason’s Deli on Sunday, September 12 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, or by emailing welcome@college-church.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 starting

September 13, 7-8:30 p.m. Living Grace is meant for the person who is living with the pain of difficult mental and emotional issues; Family Grace is for the person who has a loved one who struggles with these issues. For the schedule and more information, check the appropriate box on the online connect panel, or email gracegroups@college-church.org.

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 at College Church on Monday, September 13, at 7-8:30 p.m. You are welcome to begin attending GriefShare on any week. Each session is "self-contained," so you do not have to attend in sequence. You will find encouragement and help whenever you begin. For registration info, contact Christy at griefshare@college-church.org, or call (630) 668-0878.

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 C101

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

Wednesday Night Prayer (Hybrid) 7-8 p.m.

Led by the Missions Office

• September 8: Speaker TBD

• September 15: Steve and Teri Pardue

• September 22: Speaker TBD

• September 29: Wil Triggs

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

Hannah Prayer Fellowship

Meeting on Wednesday, September 8, at 1:30 p.m. in C101, across from the reception desk. Jenn Stough will be sharing about the exciting way God is using her and her husband, Isaac, to reach young people in Spain. All are welcome to join the group.

Aaron-Hur Prayer Fellowship

Meeting on Thursday, September 16, 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.