Edgebrook Covenant Church - Next Sunday’s Coffee Hour will honor Beth Larson and her ministry as our youth intern.  We will also recognize and show our appreciation for youth volunteers Ben Wall and Ben Jasmer.  Also, next Sunday is Pentecost Sunday and as is our custom, please wear something RED to symbolize our Christian faith.

Thank you for your participation in the “Dressers for Dignity” appeal.  It is a Central Conference Women Ministries project.  Each dresser costs $150 (one puzzle piece equals $10) and at present 2 ¾ dressers have been funded.  There is still time to participate in this vital ministry program.  Please make your check payable to Women Ministries of Edgebrook and give it to Mary Doucette or place it in the offering plate.  A representative from Cornerstone Outreach will be at the Women Ministries year-end picnic on June 10th at church to update us on this ministry at Hannah House.  Mark your calendars!

Spring intergenerational Sunday School options:  A class for women (high school age through seniors) entitled “Becoming a Woman of True Faith and Beauty” led by Jennifer Reed, which will meet at the parsonage (6379 N. Nokomis Ave.).  A class for men (again, high school age through senior) led by Steve Velez Luce and company meeting in the Anderson Room.  We will explore a new “Deeper Connections” DVD series from Zondervan on the prayers of Jesus.  

All ladies are invited to a bridal shower for Gina Rubeo and Erik Tenglin on Saturday, June 7 at 2:00 PM at the church.  Hostesses are Jill Linda and Charlotte Mesimore.  Gina and Erik are registered at Bed, Bath, and Beyond and Crate and Barrel.

Ladies!  Mark your calendars for the Central Conference Women Ministries Retreat at Covenant Harbor for either September 12-14 or September 19-21.  Check the bulletin board for details.

Mark your calendars for “Celebrating Christ in the City: a Gathering of Northside Covenant Churches.”  When: Sunday, June 1 at 3:30 PM for worship with Soong-Chan Rah, preacher, and followed by a BBQ at 5:00 PM.  Where: North Park University, 3225 W. Foster Ave., Chicago.  Come, worship, eat and fellowship with Covenanters from all our Chicago northside Covenant Churches!

Memorial funds have been established in honor of Elsie Karsted and Irma Csakai.  If you would like to contribute, please make your check payable to Edgebrook Covenant Church Memorial Fund and note “Elsie Karsted Fund” or “Irma Csaki Fund” on your check.

Don’t delay!  Make plans to attend the Feast now!  Early registration deadline is Friday, March 28.  Pick up a brochure on the literature table.  (Don’t forget – scholarship money is available to help with the cost.  See Pastor Greg!)

It’s not too early to register for summer camp!  Pick up a brochure for Covenant Harbor or Covenant Point on the literature table by the church office or speak with our Camp Booster, Mary Doucette (773-775-7636).

Important reminder:  Our church supports two local Covenant ministries with donations for the needy in Chicago:  donations of food and personal care products are collected for the North Park Friendship Center and good used clothing, household items, toys and books for Cornerstone Community Outreach, a family shelter ministry of Jesus People Covenant Church.  Put your donations in (or by!) the bins in the narthex and thanks so much.

Volunteers are needed to provide an occasional meal for those in our church family when there is a family emergency, newborn baby or death in the family.  Interested?  Then see Melissa Velez Luce after worship or contact her at 773-787-5176 or via email at Melissa_m_velez@hotmail.com