ECC Students – Mini Game Night

Sunday, July 28 from 5-8pm

More info and registration on our website.

Men’s Breakfast

Saturday, August 3 in Rm 101 from 8-9am

Come and hear Tony Baker share how God’s Story intersected his story and how he came to follow Jesus.
 

Men’s Ministry Trap Shoot

Sunday, July 14

• 2:30pm start time
• 1:45pm leave church if traveling with a group
• Middletown Sportsman’s Club, 6943 Michael Rd., Middletown
• Ammunition available at the range ($7 per 25 bird round)
• Spouse, daughters, girlfriends invited

Kids Summer Worship

July 21 & 28, August 4 & 11

• No classes for K-6th grade – Kids will worship with their parents
• Nursery and Preschool class are available

ECC Students

Wednesday, July 17 from 5-9pm

• Girls’ Night Out at the Brubaker’s – Pool Party
• Guys’ Night Out at ECC – Video Game Tournament

More info and registration on our website. $5 per student.

A Common Thread

Tuesday, July 9 in Rm 101, 6:30-8pm

Hey gals (7th grade and up) who love to crochet or knit! Join us at our first get-together. We’ll chat about what we want to do as a group. All skill levels are welcome to join. Bring your current project to share with the group. If you have questions, reach out to Mindy Pigg at 937-307-0228 or email her at booksmakemehappy@aol.com.

Men’s Fraternity Graduation Dinner

Sunday, August 11 at 5pm in Rm 101

All past class members are invited to support the current graduates. RSVP to Bob Jones or Bill Jennings by Sunday, August 4th.

School Supply Drive

The Common Good/Once Around Shop is providing school supplies to students in need. Items requested from ECC:

• College Ruled Loose Leaf Paper – 50 packs
• Glue Sticks – 50
• Dry Erase Markers (4 pack) – 50
• Rulers – 50

Please leave items in the tub at the Welcome Center. Thank you.

Blood Drive

Thursday, July 11 from Noon – 6pm at ECC

Everyone who registers will receive a “From One to Many” Beach towel. Schedule an appointment at www.donortime.com or call 937-461-3220.

PreTeen Pool Party

Tuesday, July 2^nd from Noon-3pm at Brubaker’s, 1968 E. Lexington Rd. Eaton

For those Kids entering 4^th, 5^th or 6^th grade. Lunch provided. RSVP by Sunday at Noon.

A Common Thread

Tuesday, July 6 in Rm 101, 6:30-8pm

Hey gals (7th grade and up) who love to crochet or knit! Join us at our first get-together. We’ll chat about what we want to do as a group. All skill levels are welcome to join. Bring your current project to share with the group. If you have questions, reach out to Mindy Pigg at 937-307-0228 or email her at booksmakemehappy@aol.com.
 

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Gifts

Each month we are collecting specific items for our November Packing Party.

July: School Supplies – Pencils, pencil case, erasers, pens, crayons, markers, notebooks, index cards, calculator, scissors, ruler, glue stick

Items can be placed in the box in the Gathering Area.

Adventure Week Starts Sunday!

Sunday – Thursday from 6:15-8:45pm. Doors open at 6:05pm for Kids to check-in.

ECC Kids

PreTeen Pool Party – Tuesday, July 2nd from Noon – 3pm at Brubaker’s, 1968 E. Lexington Rd. Eaton

• For those kids entering 4th, 5th or 6th grade
• Lunch provided
• RSVP to Debbie by Wednesday, June 26th

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Luke 3:11…

If you have food, share it with those who are hungry.

The food pantry is asking for the following items:

• Peanut butter
• Canned meat (tuna, chicken)
• Pasta
• Mac & cheese
• Canned spaghetti sauce

Please place items in the grocery cart in the entryway.

Adventure Week

Child Registration:

Online registration ends Friday, June 21st. Go to the kiosk or our website. In person registration resumes Sunday evening, June 23rd.

T-Shirts:

• Volunteer T-shirts ($10) and wristbands are available for pick-up on Sunday.
• Kids’ t-shirts for those who registered by May 12 are available for pick-up on Sunday.

Stop by the table in the Gathering Area.

Meal Donations:

If you would like to contribute to the meals for Volunteers, stop by the Adventure Week kiosk to sign-up.

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Gifts

Each month we are collecting specific items for our November Packing Party.

June: Crafts/Activities

• puzzles
• binoculars
• jump rope
• coloring books
• books
• stickers
• fishing kit
• compass
• playdough
• craft kits
• colorful twine

Items can be placed in the box in the Gathering Area.

Men’s Ministry Fishing Day

Saturday, May 25 at Brown’s Cabin, 1809 Washington Jackson Rd., Eaton

• Start anytime after Sunrise (6:15am). Come and go as you like.
• Bring your poles and bait
• Lunch: Hotdogs
• Fish Fry: 4pm (Food and water provided by Men’s Ministry)

Adventure Week Volunteers

Just a quick reminder that all volunteers need to make sure they attend training. If you missed the training on May 26, please make sure to attend on

• Sunday, June 9, 11:30am-1:30pm in Room 101

Create Crew for Adventure Week

Wednesdays from 6-8pm in the Storage Building (You can park in the back)

All are welcome to join us as we create decorations, props, etc. No experience necessary! Just bring your creativity and enthusiasm. Questions – Lisa Derringer, 937-533-5184.

Church Directory Roster – Deadline is Monday, May 20th

If you did not have your picture taken for the directory but would like to have your address, phone number, etc. listed, complete the form at the Welcome Center, call the office or email dee.carver@eatoncommunitychurch.org. We will not list anyone’s information without permission.

Adventure Week Volunteers

All volunteers must attend one of the following training dates:

• Wednesday, May 22, 6-7:30pm
• Sunday, June 9, 11:30am-1:30pm

Both trainings will be held in Rm 101.

Create Crew for Adventure Week

Wednesdays in May, 6-8pm in the Storage Building (You can park in the back)

All are welcome to join us as we create decorations, props, etc. No experience necessary! Just bring your creativity and enthusiasm. Questions – Lisa Derringer, 937-533-5184.

Men’s Ministry Fishing Day

Saturday, May 25 at Brown’s Cabin, 1809 Washington Jackson Rd., Eaton

• Start anytime after Sunrise (6:15am). Come and go as you like.
• Bring your poles and bait
• Lunch: Hotdogs
• Fish Fry: 4pm (Food and water provided by Men’s Ministry)
• Register at the Kiosk for the Fish Fry
• Spouses, daughters, girlfriends welcome
• More info at the Kiosk

Adventure Week:

Sunday, June 23 – Thursday, June 27

6:15-8:45pm

Register your child or volunteer on our website.

Adventure Week Volunteers

All volunteers must attend one of the following training dates:

• Wednesday, May 22, 6-7:30pm
• Sunday, June 9, 11:30am-1:30pm

Both trainings will be held in Rm 101.

Create Crew for Adventure Week

Wednesdays in May, 6-8pm in the Storage Building (You can park in the back)

All are welcome to join us as we create decorations, props, etc. No experience necessary! Just bring your creativity and enthusiasm. Questions – Lisa Derringer, 937-533-5184.

Church Directory Roster

If you did not have your picture taken for the directory but would like to have your address, phone number, etc. listed, complete the form at the Welcome Center or contact Dee, 937-456-5507, dee.carver@eatoncommunitychurch.org. We will not list anyone’s information without permission.

News from Dirk and Karen Martin

Dear friends at Eaton Community Church,

Greeting from The Bronx where we plan to be through the end of the current school year in June. Karen has completed the geometry course with the juniors, reviewed with them for SAT/college entrance exams, and will now move on to a trigonometry unit for the last six weeks of school. She is also reviewing math with someone studying for the GED.

Dirk continues to be encouraged by and thankful for the opportunities God provides for him to further his understanding of assistive technology and ways that he can adapt it for use in Haiti when we return. Since Dirk has age-related macular degeneration (AMD), he has been accepted as a member of Bookshare, an online library that provides books in various digital formats to people who are blind or have visual impairments in the United States and internationally. Books can be downloaded as audio files for listening or as Braille ready files for reading on Braille displays like the “Orbit 20 Plus” that Dirk plans to introduce in Haiti. Learning to use these services will not only be of benefit to him personally, but also to those with blindness and low vision in Haiti.

Please keep praying for Dirk as he tries to work out some kinks in the Orbit. He is setting the devices up to operate in both French and Haitian Kreyol. If they are set up in French, then they can be used in Kreyol with some adjustments. Dirk is so thankful for the tech support guy who is just an email or phone call away and usually gets back to him fairly quickly all the way from India.

Recently, Dirk has been communicating with a blind Haitian colleague in Florida about Talkback, an accessibility feature in Android smart phones that allows people who are blind and low vision to use the phone with touch and vocal feedback. Dirk is hoping to return to Florida in May to continue working with him, introducing him to new concepts in adaptive Braille education for Haiti.

We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the blessing of so many people praying for and encouraging us. Please continue praying for God’s solution to the problems in Haiti as a new Transitional Council has been installed and given the task of organizing elections. Please also pray for God’s direction for us as we plan for the coming months. We hope to spend at least a few weeks in Eaton this summer and look forward to seeing you on Sundays and on other occasions as time permits. This letter has been adapted from our Easter newsletter. Please email us at dirkandkaren@yahoo.com if you would like to receive our updates regularly.

In Christ,

Dirk and Karen