Sacred Grounds Cafe

Since we are back to Level 2, we will be serving coffee again Sunday.

PreTeen Drama Team

We are relaunching on Sunday, October 4. All PreTeens are invited to join us. If any adults are interested in assisting with this ministry, please see Miss Coleen

Leading a Child to Christ Workshop

Tuesday, September 29 at 6:15pm in Rm 101

What does a child need to understand to become a Christian? Find out this and more at this seminar for parents, teachers, grandparents and anyone who is interested. Contact Miss Coleen if you would like to join us.

Shared Harvest Food Distribution

Saturday, September 12 from 10am – Noon

Our parking lot is being used as a food distribution site.

2nd Saturday

Saturday, September 12

Meet at the Art Center Parking Lot at 8:30am. We will help with Senior Home Repair projects.

ECC Students – Doer Groups

Sunday, September 13 from 6 – 8pm

• Doors open at 6pm
• We are not having a meal

Child Dedication

The purpose of child dedication is to establish the partnership between parents and the church in passing on faith to your children. Dedicating your child to God is a commitment that can be life-changing. If you are interested in learning more, contact Miss Coleen, 937-456-5507, or misscoleen@eatoncommunitychurch.org.

ETCH is inter-generational. It’s a time for all ages to interact with one common purpose: Discipleship. Together, we’ll learn, discuss and experience Christ together. It’s a weekly place to Share Life and Share Christ. Register for electives online or at the kiosk in the Gathering Area. Classes start Wednesday, September 9 at 6:30pm.

ETCH Knights Club: The teaching emphasis for this fall is “How to handle money God’s way”.

Church Directories

Our new directories are available at the kiosk in the Gathering Are.

• Cost: Free if you had your picture taken
• $10 if you did not

ETCH is inter-generational. It’s a time for all ages to interact with one common purpose: Discipleship. Together, we’ll learn, discuss and experience Christ together. It’s a weekly place to Share Life and Share Christ. Register for electives online or at the kiosk in the Gathering Area. Classes start Wednesday, September 9 at 6:30pm.

Kids and Youth Promotion

This Sunday, August 23 all Kids and Youth will be promoted into their new grade/class.

Men’s Ministry

Authentic Manhood: Winning at Work and Home

For most men, happiness and satisfaction in life are locked up in two words – work and home. This study gives you a game plan for winning in both arenas. You’ll get the tools you need to build (or rebuild) your confidence; expand your vision; develop successful life strategies; and improve your performance in your relationship with your wife or girlfriend, in your relationships with your children, and in your job.

• Sunday’s August 30 – December 13 (16 weeks)
• 6-8pm in Rm 6
• Register or get more info at the Kiosk in the Gathering Area

ECC Life Groups

Life Groups are a great way to get connected and grow in your faith with others from ECC. Stop by the kiosk to sign-up.

Pastor Dan shares about opportunities to connect and grow at ECC.

Click here to watch the video.

Men’s Ministry – Trap Shooting

Sunday, August 23rd

• 2:30pm at Middletown Sportsmen’s Club
• Leave the church at 1:45pm
• $12 per person for 50 clays
• Bring your own shotgun, ammunition, safety glasses and hearing protection

Visit the kiosk for more information. Sunday is the last day to register.

Property Team Work Night

Monday, August 17, 6-9pm

We will be working in the storage building to install new racks and to clean out and rearrange items. Contact Steve McCloud or Dean Weller for more info.

ECC Students

A Day at Hueston Woods – August 30th, 4-8pm

• Meet at the Lodge at 4pm (Incoming 7th graders are encouraged to attend)
• Hiking, geocaching, disc golf, food, and other games and activities!
• Free!!
• More info/registration @ eatoncommunitychurch.org

Church Directories

Our new directories are available at the table in the Gathering Area.

• Cost: Free if you had your picture taken.
• $10 if you did not have your picture taken.

PreTeen Drama Team

Have you ever thought about serving with a drama team? We have a need for someone to assist with our team. Contact Miss Coleen if you are interested. Practice is on Sunday’s from 12:30-2:30pm.

Contend for the Faith

Take a look at this weeks update as Pastor Dan talks about the warning and challenge from Jude 3 to contend for the faith. Click here to watch.

“Contend for The Faith” Commitment

I invite you to read the following passage of scripture and pray about how God is asking you to step out in obedience and contend for the faith that Jude speaks of in Jude 3. “I felt compelled to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God’s holy people.”

Jude 20-23 – 20 But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life. 22 Be merciful to those who doubt; 23 save others by snatching them from the fire; to others show mercy, mixed with fear—hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.

In continued prayer and reflection, review and complete the following statements.

I commit to “contend for the faith” (Jude 3) in this season alongside others from ECC in two ways.

I will specifically be a part of “building up our faith” (Share Life) by…

• As you pray about this step of commitment. Think about “building up our faith” as…
  • A personal commitment that strengthens the body of Christ. (Not in isolation.)
  • A sacrificial commitment that builds your devotion to Jesus Christ.
  • A disciplined commitment that stretches your faith.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

I will specifically “show mercy to others”, (Share Christ) by…

• As you pray about this step of commitment. Think about “showing mercy to others” as…
  • A personal commitment that demonstrates your faith to others.
  • A sacrificial commitment that humbly loves others in faith.
  • A disciplined commitment that communicates the truth of God to others.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Bring your completed sheet to our Sunday morning worship service.

2nd Saturday Ministry

• August 8th
• Meet at 8:30am in the ECC parking lot
• Help with Senior home repair projects locally for those in need
• Questions – Keith Reese, 2ndsaturday@eatoncommunitychurch.org

DivorceCare

DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone. ECC is offering this 13 week class beginning Wednesday, August 26 at 6pm. If you are interested, register at the Kiosk or call the church office, 937.456.5507.

Property Team Work Nights

Monday, August 10 & 17, 6-9pm

We will be working in the storage building to install new racks and to clean out and rearrange items. Contact Steve McCloud or Dean Weller for more info.

Men’s Ministry – Trap Shooting

Sunday, August 23rd

• 2:30pm at Middletown Sportsmen’s Club
• Leave the church at 1:45pm
• $12 per person for 50 clays
• Bring your own shotgun, ammunition, safety glasses and hearing protection

Visit the kiosk Sunday for more information or to register.

Contend for the Faith

As we prepare for worship this coming Sunday, I’d like each of us to spend some time with the Lord and complete our “Contend for the Faith” commitments. I encourage you to:

• Watch last week’s message from Jude 3. – Click here to watch.
• Watch the Midweek Update for a description of “Contend for the Faith” commitments. – Click here to watch.
• Here is a link to the “Contend for the Faith” commitment sheet. Contend for the Faith.docx

I look forward to our time of worship and sharing on Sunday and an praying with you and for you.

Sharing Life and Sharing Christ,

Pastor Dan