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Family Events
These special activities give families a chance to spend time together and meet other families. This year's activities include Fall Family Fun Night and Family Fun Cookie Craze. Go to our online calendar for time and dates.
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Route 45 Game Nite
(4th and 5th graders)
This special night once a month is
for 4th and 5th graders only! Bring your friends for a night of games, activities and snacks! Route 45 also hosts a special winter weekend retreat. Go to our online calendar for time and dates.
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Camp Discover! June 16-20, 2008
(Graduated Kindergarten-5th graders)
This week-long summer activity camp is jam packed with fun opportunities to learn and explore! Kids travel through different activity stations each day to discover their talents and special interests. We explore how our talents can be used by God to honor Him and to impact the world. All age groups are guided through the week by a team leader and get a chance to try new things while getting to know the other kids on their team. Come and join us for a great adventure at Camp Discover! Go to our online calendar for time and dates.
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Special Needs Children
(all ages)
We are excited to offer a one-on-one aide on Sunday mornings for children with special needs so they can participate and learn about Jesus. We have many wonderful volunteers at GEBC with a heart for children with special needs.
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Special Services Children's Programming
(ages 0 — Kindergarten by 9/01/07)
We have programs for children infant through Kindergarten for the special holiday services on Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, Good Friday and Easter.
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Missions
(all ages)
Each year the kids in Children's Ministries adopt a missionary or missionary family. The kids learn about the country and the missionary's ministry. Throughout the year the kids raise support money to send needed gifts to the missionary.
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Sports Ministry
We host two winter sports clinics at GEBC. We are also a church host for Glen Ellyn Victory Camps in the summer along with sponsoring a camp for kids at the Glen Ellyn Resource Center. Go to our online calendar for time and dates.
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Moms First
Mom's First provides an opportunity for first time moms with young babies (under 1 year) to connect with other moms, learn the latest regarding baby and mom care, and get questions answered. This group, which meets Wednesdays at 10:30 am, is facilitated by Cindy Hendriksen, RN and Lactation Consultant.
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Child Dedication Class (November & April)
Child Dedication is for parents who are involved at GEBC and want to publicly acknowledge God's ownership of their child and their intention to be held accountable to raise them in the church community. The candidate process for parents includes regular Sunday attendance, participation in one child dedication class, completed application, staff interview and presentation before the congregation. Go to our online calendar for time and dates.
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Baptism Class
(all ages)
This four-week class is for children who are personally interested in being baptized and would like to study more about what it means. Go to our online calendar for time and dates.
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BreakOut Kids Small Groups
(4th and 5th graders)
BreakOut Kids Small Groups are an awesome opportunity for kids to get to know other kids in a small group setting and challenge one another to go deeper in following Jesus. Groups meet weekly to hang out, discuss and have fun! Go to our online calendar for time and dates.
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F.A.S.T. (Families Actively Serving Together)
Families are encouraged to represent Christ by serving the community together. Participating in F.A.S.T. is a great way to get started. F.A.S.T. offers monthly opportunities for families to provide practical help to the local community. Go to our online calendar for time and dates.
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Good Friday Brunch
This special event on Good Friday morning gives families an opportunity to worship, fellowship and learn together about the message of Easter. Go to our online calendar for time and dates.
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Christmas Luncheon
This special event for women and girls celebrates the true meaning of Christmas and helps set the tone for the Christmas season. Go to our online calendar for time and dates.
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