Edgebrook Covenant Church

A Declaration of War – A Declaration of Peace
by Kenneth Kling

A note from Pastor Greg Mesimore:
What follows is a meditation one of our church members, Kenneth Kling, wrote. It presents an unique perspective on the meaning of the birth of Jesus particularly in light of the proximity of Christmas Day to the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Edgebrook Covenant Church began public worship the week of September 7th thru the 14th, 1941. Three months later, the attack on Pearl Harbor occurred, an event that shaped the future of our congregation, as it did the world, for decades to come. Because the last Sunday of 2011 was Christmas Day and because it was the last Sunday where we marked our 70th Anniversary year, I felt it appropriate to read this meditation during our Sunday worship on Christmas morning. As you read it here, I trust it will give you pause. And hope. And conviction to press on in the cause of bringing God’s reign of peace to this earth.

When man first did evil, he declared war on God. When God sent His Son to Bethlehem, he declared peace on man. They were different acts but they presented similar challenges and called for similar responses.

Today we remember the birth of Jesus Christ, a declaration of peace. Eighteen days ago, we remembered Pearl Harbor, a declaration of war. Pearl Harbor (more...)

Edgebrook Covenant Church has a wide number of ministries for adults — with something for every age and interest.  Check the list below to find the perfect place for you!

Adult Sunday School
Edgebrook Covenant Church provides a variety of adult Sunday School opportunities throughout the year, beginning right after coffee hour at 11:30am on Sunday mornings.  Come join us and expand your walk with Christ!

Adult Small Groups
Edgebrook Covenant has a growing small group Bible study program.  There are groups for all ages and interests.

Women’s Study Group
This very active small group focuses on the special concerns and needs of women of all ages. Facilitated by Chris Pokorny, we meet on the (more...)

Edgebrook Covenant Church offers a wide variety of ministries especially for women which provide a wonderful time to meet new friends, fellowship together, and delve into issues unique to women of all ages. Check out our list below to see where your interests and desires can best be met!

Women’s Bible Study
Confused by sometimes obscure Scripture passages, yet wanting to grow spiritually? Looking for closer relationships with other women? Join us on Wednesday mornings at 9:45am in the Anderson Room for an intergenerational women’s Bible study and fellowship time.We begin our time together with coffee and snacks then, at 10:15am, we pray together and dig into the Bible. For more information, contact Peg Kingsley or Doris Alhstedt.

Women’s Evening Group Study
Edgebrook Covenant has a very active women’s group study (more...)

Edgebrook Covenant Church provides Sunday School classes for all our children and youth on Sunday after worship.

Kingdom’s Kids, for children pre-K through Kindergarten is held in the Toddler Nursery during worship from 10:00 to 11:00am and also from 11:20am to noon. Grades 1 through 6 meet in Fellowship Hall from 11:20am to noon. Our Confirmation Class for grades 7 and 8 meets in the front room on the second floor in the Annex from 11:00am to noon. Our high school students, grades 9 through 12, meet in the back room on the second floor of the Annex from 11:20am to noon.

Classes are held on the first, second, and third Sundays of the month, with some exceptions.  Check our worship bulletin (more...)