The elders have been made aware of a person who tested positive for the coronavirus this week. This person was wearing a mask and did not experience any signs of symptoms on Sunday. We have informed the individuals who have been directly exposed. Services will continue as planned tomorrow. Our desire is to keep you aware as we gather information, and we kindly ask you to continue to wear a mask and be careful.

Bob Jones, Elder Board President

“Discipline Delight or Bad Behavior?”

Tuesday, January 19 at 6pm, Rm 101

This seminar is offered to all Children’s Ministry team members offering tips, techniques, and perspectives for the effective discipline of children. This is open to parents and grandparents also. Register by emailing misscoleen@eatoncommunitychurch.org. 

ECC Knights Basketball

January & February Home Games

Fri, Jan 15 JV Knights at 6:30pm, Varsity Knights at 7:30pm Vs Dominion Academy

Mon, Jan 25 JV Knights at 6pm, Varsity Knights at 7pm Vs Grand Lake

Mon, Feb 8 JV Knights at 6:15pm, Varsity Knights at 7:15pm Vs Miami Valley Saints

Fri, Feb 12 JV Knights at 6:30pm, Varsity Knights at 7:30pm Vs Connersville Community Christian

Mon, Feb 15 JV Knights at 6pm, Varsity Knights at 7pm Vs Laurel Panthers

We are opening home basketball games to spectators.

Winter Electives Start February 3, 2021

Electives registration and all details available on our website. New for 2021: In order to guarantee a meal, you will need to register ahead of time.

Quarterly Financial Update

Below is a Rolling 12-Month Trend Report which uses the running total of the giving and expenses for the last 12 months plus a graph.  This Trend Report and graph is presented to the congregation quarterly.

Pastor Dan shares more of Hannah’s Story from 1 Samuel and upcoming Etch news.

There will be a special session of Etch on January 13^th and 20^th, 6:30 – 8pm (No meal). Etch Knights Club will meet while Adults & Youth will participate in a two-week interactive crash course together! Threads: Themes That Weave Through the Bible – From Genesis to Revelation there are words, phrases, and themes that all point to the redemptive work of the Cross. Learn how to recognize these themes as you read scripture. Join us as we look at these threads and how they are all woven together to create a  beautiful picture of Jesus Christ.

Blood Drive

Thursday, Jan 14, 1-7 pm at ECC

Covid-19 Antibody test will be performed on all blood donors as part of the standard testing. To make an  appointment, call 937-461-3220 or go to givingblood.org.

Pastor Dan shares some scripture and a Livestream Event happening tomorrow night.

Link to Livestream Event – http://eatoncommunitychurch.org/livestream

Communion

We will be celebrating the sacrament of communion this Sunday, January 3, 2021 in both services. We are using individual, prepackaged juice cups with wafers.

The Great Stolen Spear Caper – Livestream Event

What: Etch Community Night – Livestream Event

When: Wednesday, January 6,  6:30pm – 7:30pm

Where: Online – Go to eatoncommunitychurch.org

How: Connect to our website, put your acting caps on, grab your phones, and join us as we tell this story through some funny re-enactments. There will be prizes, laughter, and a whole lot of fun as we launch into 2021.

Summer Spiritual Spectacular

Our 2021 theme involves snow and ice. If you have any extra icicle lights that we could borrow or if you prefer to donate them, please contact Miss Coleen. Thank you!

It’s Christmas Eve and today’s devotional includes some words of encouragement from Pastor Dan.

The second video link is a compilation of Christmas songs for an extended time of worship.

As Christmas Day draws nearer we encourage you to take time and worship Jesus.

COVID UPDATES

We have learned of another person testing positive for COVID, that was present at church this past Sunday. Although asymptomatic, their routine test came back positive on Monday. This person was serving in the children’s ministry on Sunday and has notified all individuals with whom they were in close contact at church on Sunday. They are now quarantining at home.

This Sunday, we will be holding in-person services at 8:45 and 10:45 with Livestream at the 10:45 service. We will not be holding children’s classes this Sunday during the 10:45 service.

END OF YEAR GIVING

We ask that any year end gifts to the church be submitted to the office by Sunday, December 27th in order to be recorded on this year’s giving statement.

Take time this day to reflect on the first coming of Jesus Christ and His love for us.