OCC Shoebox Gifts Packing Party

Wednesday, November 8, 6-8pm

We will be having pizza at the beginning of the Packing Party. Please sign up online so we know how many in your family (adults and children) will be in attendance. We need an accurate head count for the pizza. Kids will have class and help pack a shoebox during their game time.

Being Prepared to Vote on November 7th

As we approach the upcoming election, it’s important for us to be informed and discerning in how we vote on the various issues before us. We have found the following website to help explain the moral issues at hand as we vote. Please go to www.ccv.org and click on the “Elections” tab. 

ETCH First Wednesday

November 1, 6-8pm. Dinner at 6pm.

Everyone is invited! Our time will include a meal, multi-generational activities and age specific breakouts.

ECC Students Fall Retreat 2023

The theme this year is Humility: The Art of Laying Our Crowns Down

• November 3rd – 5th
• For Students 7th – 12th Grade
• Cost: $125 per student (ask about our discount for siblings)
• Location: Walnut Ridge, Morgantown, IN
• Deadline to Register: Oct. 31
• Dinner on Sunday: We will be stopping for dinner on the way home. Suggested $10
• More details and registration on our website

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Gifts

• Join us for the Packing Party on Wednesday, November 8 from 6-8pm. We will be having pizza at the beginning of the Packing Party. Please sign up online so we know how many in your family (adults and children) will be in attendance. We need an accurate head count for the pizza.
• Take a tag form the Christmas Tree, purchase 1 or more items listed on the tag and then return the tag with the donation items to the box at the table.
• Pack a shoebox at home or online.
• Donate to help cover shipping costs and the cost of the Greatest Journey materials.

Once Around Shop Volunteers Needed

Volunteers Needed:  Dedicate to a 4 hour shift per week

Cashier: Responsible for operating simple cash register and accepting cash, checks and charge payments.

Warehouse:  Accept and sort donated items, hang clothes, and prepare items for the sales floor.

Please contact Jenny McCarty or Beth Wright at  937-456-6560.

ECC Students Fall Retreat

• November 3rd – 5th
• For Students 7th – 12th Grade
• Details and registration on our website

Mission & Outreach Project: Operation Christmas Child

Ways to help:

• Pray
• Take a tag from the Christmas tree, purchase 1 or more items listed on the tag and then return the tag with the donation items to the box at the kiosk
• Pack a shoebox online
• Donate to help cover shipping costs and the cost of the Greatest Journey

Stop by the Kiosk for more info and ways to be involved.

This weekend we were planning to celebrate and rejoice in fellowship with one another as the youth group served a dinner to our church family. It was going to be a wonderful evening of celebration, and it still will be! But what we also recognize is this is a time for our church to mourn together. With the passing of Therese Betar last week, and this week one of the elders at our church, Spencer Jordan, we felt it would be in the best interest of Eaton Community Church that our youth group join in mourning this weekend.

In Romans 12, Paul shares with the Roman Christians what it looks like to be a church. Out of the love we have for one another, a love that is grounded in Christ Jesus, Paul says these words:

This is a difficult time in the life of our church, even more for the families and loved ones who are directly affected by these recent deaths. We don’t mourn for Therese and Spencer. We know their rewards are being realized as I’m writing this! Rather, we mourn because of what we no longer have and because of what our friends and loved ones at ECC have lost. It reminds us that this world is simply not our home… and that is sad! Our call as believers is to share these experiences together. That’s why we care so deeply to Share Life and Share Christ with one another. So as a youth group, we feel it best to share this time of sadness together.

A Night In Little Italy (Nov. 11)

We ARE STILL doing A Night In Little Italy on Saturday, November 11 (4:30-7:30). If you have already purchased tickets, you simply need to present them at the door. If you are still looking to purchase tickets, they are available at the office or purchase them at the door the evening of.

If you’re no longer able to attend because of the date change, and would like a refund, please reach out to us at the church office Mon-Thu. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Greg Brubaker and Steve Shrader were elected to the Elder Board.

Mike Derringer and Laura Kuhn were elected to the Finance Team.

The Proposed 2024 Budget was approved.

The Proposed Bylaw Revision was approved.

• 4:30 – 7:30pm in the Great Room
• Tickets: Adults – $15, Kids – $10 (10 & under)

A Night in Little Italy is a time for a family, a couple, or friends to enjoy a nice meal served by our ECC Students. More info on our website.

Membership Meeting

Sunday, October 15 at 12:30pm

The meeting is open to everyone. Only members vote.

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.

Here is some information for the Membership Meeting that will help you be prepared to vote Sunday at 12:30pm. If you have any questions before Sunday, be sure to contact an Elder or Pastor Dan.

First, are the bios of those on the ballot for Elder Board and Finance Team. Be sure to scroll or download to see the complete list of candidates. We’ve also included the proposed change for the Bylaw revision.

All Church Lunch

Sunday, October 15 at 11:30am

Sign-up for lunch and to bring a side/dessert at the Kiosk in the Gathering Area.

Membership Meeting

Sunday, October 15 at 12:30pm

The meeting is open to everyone. Only members vote.

A Night in Little Italy

Saturday, October 21, 4:30-7:30pm in the Great Room

Tickets: Adults – $15, Kids – $10 (10 & under)

A Night in Little Italy is a time for a family, a couple, or friends to enjoy a nice meal served by our ECC Students. You’ll see the Great Room transformed into an Italian Restaurant, with live music and top-notch service. AND, the proceeds go to support Eternal Family Tanzania.

Men’s Fraternity Celebration

3 men completed the Quest for Authentic Manhood course this Fall.

God’s best to Josh Harpold, Brian Duncan and Dale Sink.

We had a great time at our 1st First Wednesday in September. Come join us tonight from 6-8pm. Dinner served at 6pm.

Important Parent/Student Meeting

Sunday, October 1 – Immediately following the service in Rm 101

We will discuss Fall Retreat, A Night in Little Italy and Upcoming Mission Trips.

ETCH First Wednesday

October 4, 6-8pm. Dinner at 6pm.

If you missed our 1st First Wednesday, we invite you to come this week. Our time will include a meal, multi-generational activities and age specific breakouts.

ECC All Church Lunch and Membership Meeting

Sunday, October 15

Lunch, 11:30am: Sign up for lunch and to bring a side/dessert at the Kiosk.

Meeting, 12:30pm. Every one welcome to attend. Only members vote.

A Night in Little Italy

Saturday, October 21, 4:30-7:30pm in the Great Room

Tickets: Adults – $15, Kids – $10 (10 & under)

A Night in Little Italy is a time for a family, a couple, or friends to enjoy a nice meal served by our ECC Students. You’ll see the Great Room transformed into an Italian Restaurant, with live music and top-notch service. If that’s not enough, the proceeds go to support Eternal Family Tanzania.