November 6, 2026
Beyond Sunday
Tuesday, November 10, 6:30pm, Gathering Area
This month, Pastor Josh will lead our discussion on Gospel Foundations. No registration required.
Blood Drive
Thursday, November 12 at ECC, Noon-6pm
Rush in to donate. Walk out with a Buckeyes shirt.
OCC Shoebox Gift Challenge
We encourage every family in our church to pack at least one shoebox gift. These simple gifts bring joy, hope, and the message of Jesus to children in need. Fill a shoebox with age-appropriate toys, school supplies, hygiene items, and other small gifts. Pray for the child who will receive your box. Let’s make a difference and be the hands and feet of Jesus this Christmas season! Return filled boxes to the table in the Gathering Area by November 16. Labels provided.
October 30, 2026
Parents Night Out
Saturday, November 7, 3:30 – 7:30pm
Open to kids 6 months through 6th grade. Here’s a chance for our parents to enjoy a little break while the kids are having a night of fun. Register here. (Registration required.) Sunday, November 1 is the last day to register. Space is limited. Volunteers Needed.
Membership Meeting Results
The proposed 2027 budget was approved.
Those elected for 3-year terms beginning in 2027:
Elders: Chad Miley, Steve Shrader
Finance Team: Jeff King, Gregg Pigg
Prayer Moves
Monday, November 2, 6:15pm, Gathering Area
The Elders invite you to join them for a time of prayer for one another, our church and our community.
Beyond Sunday
Tuesday, November 10, 6:30pm, Gathering Area
This month, Pastor Josh will lead our discussion on Gospel Foundations. No registration required.
October 23, 2026
ECC Annual Membership Meeting
Sunday, October 25
- 1pm: Dessert (Ice Cream)
- 1:30pm: Meeting – Everyone welcome to attend. Only members vote.
Prayer Moves
Monday, November 2, 6:15pm, Gathering Area
The Elders invite you to join them for a time of prayer for one another, our church and our community.
Parents Night Out
Saturday, November 7, 3:30 – 7:30pm
Open to kids 6 months through 6th grade. Here’s a chance for our parents to enjoy a little break while the kids are having a night of fun. Register here. (Registration required.) Space is limited. Volunteers Needed.
Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Gift Challenge
We encourage every family in our church to pack at least one shoebox gift. These simple gifts bring joy, hope, and the message of Jesus to children in need. Fill a shoebox with age-appropriate toys, school supplies, hygiene items, and other small gifts. Pray for the child who will receive your box. Let’s make a difference and be the hands and feet of Jesus this Christmas season! Filled boxes due back by November 16.
October 16, 2026
Prayer Moves
Monday, October 19, 6:15pm, Gathering Area
The Elders invite you to join them for a time of prayer for one another, our church and our community.
Conversation with the Elders
Sunday, October 18 – Immediately following the service
ECC Membership Meeting – Sunday, Oct. 25
- 1pm: Dessert (Ice Cream)
- 1:30pm: Meeting – Everyone welcome to attend. Only members vote.
Women’s Ministry
Love in Action Meal Preparation
Wednesday, October 21, 6:30-8pm
All ladies are invited to help us prepare freezer meals for those who have a need. Ingredients are provided. Sharing God’s love, one meal at a time.
The Common Good Food Pantry and Thrift Store
Donations of non-perishable food may be put in the grocery cart in the church entry. There is also a box in the cart for monetary donations. Checks can be written to ECC. You may also give through Simple Give (choose Luke 3:11) or by marking your offering envelope Luke 3:11 or The Common Good.
Items especially needed at this time:
- Cereal
- Peanut butter
- Spaghetti sauce
- Hygiene products
Gently used clothes and household items (no furniture) may be dropped off at 114 N. Cherry Street, Eaton. Items accepted include small household items, clothes, toys, bedding, towels, books (no VHS tapes). For a complete list, volunteer opportunities, and other questions, please call The Common Good at 937-456-6560.
Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus. Mission and Outreach Team
REGARDING OUR UPCOMING SUNDAY (OCT. 25th) SERVICE
Dear Parents and Church Family,
Through much prayer and careful observation, our church staff felt it would be important to make you aware of the content we’ll be discussing at our Sunday service on October 25th. During this service, we will be discussing the topic of abortion and the sanctity of human life. As part of our time together, we will also have a member of ECC share a personal testimony of their own journey through an abortion experience, highlighting the immense grace, healing, and redemption found in Jesus Christ.
Our Heart Behind This Service
We know that this is a deeply personal and sensitive subject to some, therefore our intention is to approach this conversation with the sensitivity and delicacy that it deserves. We want to point our church family toward the truth of God’s Word while providing a safe place for healing, hope, and understanding.
Because our youth and children’s groups are such a vital part of our ministry, we wanted to be proactive in letting parents know ahead of time. We deeply respect your authority as parents and want to give you the opportunity to decide how best to navigate this conversation with your younger children.
How You Can Prepare
If your children typically sit with you in the main service, we encourage you to consider whether you would prefer them to attend our Children’s Ministry programming on this particular Sunday, or if you would like to use this as an opportunity for a conversation at home beforehand.
This Sunday is also the 4th Sunday of the month, typically meaning our preteens would be present in the service. However, this particular Sunday the preteens will join us for our time of worship through music, and then will be dismissed to attend a preteen class for parents who feel their child(ren) aren’t quite ready to hear about this topic.
If you do feel your child is ready, though, they are encouraged to stay in the service. If that is the case, we highly recommend having a conversation with them before this Sunday to make them aware of the topic so they will not be caught off-guard. To the parents of teens, this is also a great opportunity to have a similar conversation with your children if they will be attending the service that day.
We believe that God will be present and The Holy Spirit will move through this message, bringing restoration and truth to light. As always, if you have any questions, thoughts, or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me (Pastor Josh) directly. We would love to talk with you.
Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy week to read this and for being such a vital part of our church body.
In Christ,
Joshua Harpold
Associate Pastor
Eaton Community Church
October 9, 2026
Beyond Sunday
Tuesday, October 13, 6:30pm, Gathering Area
This month we’ll be taking a deeper dive into the book of Philippians. No registration required.
Prayer Moves
Monday, October 19, 6:15pm, Gathering Area
The Elders invite you to join them for a time of prayer for one another, our church and our community.
ECC Membership Meeting – Sunday, Oct. 25
- 1pm: Dessert (Ice Cream)
- 1:30pm: Meeting – Everyone welcome to attend. Only members vote.
Conversation with the Elders
Sunday, October 18 – Immediately following the service
Women’s Ministry
Love in Action Meal Preparation
Wednesday, October 21, 6:30-8pm
All ladies are invited to help us prepare freezer meals for those who have a need. Ingredients are provided. Sharing God’s love, one meal at a time.
October 2, 2026
ECC Students Fall Fest Fundraiser
Saturday, October 17, 5:30 -7:30pm
- 5:30-6:30pm: Meal (Chili and a Kids Option) Family Games/Activities
- 6:30-7:30pm: Dessert Auction, Kids Activities
- Adults: $10, Children 10 & Under: $5
Prayer Moves
Monday, October 19, 6:15pm
The Elders invite you for a time of prayer for one another, our church and our community.
ECC Membership Meeting
Sunday, October 25
- 1pm: Dessert (Ice Cream)
- 1:30pm: Meeting – Everyone welcome to attend. Only members vote.
Conversation with the Elders
Sunday, October 11 – Immediately following the service
ECC Students Fall Retreat
October 30 – November 1
This weekend student retreat at Walnut Ridge in Morgantown Indian is for students in 7th – 12th grade. Cost: $150. Register now. Deadline to register: October 21.
Philippians Challenge
(Once each week for 8 weeks.)
- Read the book of Philippians.
- Pray the Philippians prayer (vs. 9-11) over our church.
- Speak a word of encouragement or show an act of love to another believer that spurs their spiritual growth.
September 25, 2026
Membership Class
Sundays Oct 4, 18, Nov 8 & 15, 11:15am-1pm
Covenant Membership Class is an opportunity to learn more about the heart of the ECC church family and God’s vision and mission for us. Register at the table in the Gathering Area or call the office, 937.456.5507. Please register by Sunday, September 27.
A Night of Prayer & Worship
Wednesday, September 30, 6:30pm
Everyone is invited to join us as we pray and worship together. Families with kids are encouraged to come.
Thursdays, Oct. 1, 8, 15 & 22, 6:30pm
Spend four weeks learning what the Bible is, how we got it, and the significance of reading it. This course is offered for adults, teens, and pre-teens. There will be different teaching styles used to teach: lecture, illustrations, discussion, and activity. Childcare provided. Register here.
Philippians Challenge
(Once each week for 8 weeks.)
- Read the book of Philippians.
- Pray the Philippians prayer (vs. 9-11) over our church.
- Speak a word of encouragement or show an act of love to another believer that spurs their spiritual growth.
September 18, 2026
Membership Class
Sundays Oct 4, 18, Nov 8 & 15, 11:15am-1pm
Covenant Membership Class is an opportunity to learn more about the heart of the ECC church family and God’s vision and mission for us. Register at the table in the Gathering Area or call the office, 937.456.5507. Please register by Sunday, September 27.
A Night of Prayer & Worship
Wednesday, September 30, 6:30pm
Everyone is invited to join us as we pray and worship together. Families with kids are encouraged to come.
Thursdays, Oct. 1, 8, 15 & 22, 6:30pm
Spend four weeks learning what the Bible is, how we got it, and the significance of reading it. This course is offered for adults, teens, and pre-teens. There will be different teaching styles used to teach: lecture, illustrations, discussion, and activity. Childcare provided. Register here.
Philippians Challenge
(Once each week for 8 weeks.)
- Read the book of Philippians.
- Pray the Philippians prayer (vs. 9-11) over our church.
- Speak a word of encouragement or show an act of love to another believer that spurs their spiritual growth.
