July 14, 2023
Summer Kids’ Worship
July 23 & 30, August 6 & 13
- No classes for PreK-6th grade
- Kids will worship with their parents
- Nursery and 2, 3 & 4 year olds class are available
Promotion Sunday on August 20th: Classes will resume with kids being promoted to their next grade level.
The Common Good/Eaton Food Pantry
Luke 3:11…If you have food, share it with those who are hungry.
The Food Pantry is in need of the following items:
- Canned spaghetti sauce
- Spaghetti noodles
- Instant potatoes
- Canned mixed vegetables or peas
Please place all items in the grocery cart in the entryway.
The Common Good School Supply Drive
Once again the Common Good/Food Pantry is providing school supplies to students in need and our support is requested.
ECC has been asked to donate the following School Supplies:
- 40 packs of Loose Leaf College Ruled Paper
- 40 boxes of 24 count Crayola Crayons
- 30 Composition Notebooks
- 35 packs of 4 count Highlighters
There is a tub at the Welcome Center.
July 7, 2023
Mission & Outreach 3rd Quarter Project: Operation Christmas Child – Christmas in July
Matthew 28:19-20 “Go and make disciples of all nations. Teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.”
Help take the Good News of the Gospel to the ends of the earth through a shoebox with the Greatest Journey book.
By starting earlier, we have an opportunity to collect more items for our November packing party. It also gives us the opportunity to shop clearance and seasonal sales for items that are not available in the fall.
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.
Summer Kids’ Worship
July 23 & 30, Aug 6 & 13
- No classes for K-6th grade
- Kids will worship with their parents
- Nursery, 2 & 3 year olds classes are available
Promotion Sunday on August 20th: Classes will resume with kids being promoted to their next grade level.
The Common Good School Supply Drive
Once again the Common Good is providing school supplies to students in need and our support is requested.
ECC has been asked to supply the following items:
- 40 packs of Loose Leaf College Ruled Paper
- 40 boxes of 24 count Crayola Crayons
- 35 packs of 4 count Highlighters
- 30 Composition Notebooks
Items can be placed in the tub at the Welcome Center until July 23rd.
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.
June 30, 2023
Men’s Ministry Trap Shoot
Sunday, July 9
- 2:30pm start time
- 1:30pm leave church if traveling with a group
- Middletown Sportsman’s Club
- 6943 Michael Rd., Middletown
- Bring your firearm and ammo
June 23, 2023
Mission & Outreach 2nd Quarter Project – Eaton Food Pantry
Luke 3:11…If you have food, share it with those who are hungry.
Sunday is the last day of our 2nd Quarter project. We have collected 5,661 items/money of our 8,000 goal. Please help meet our goal by bringing items Sunday.
Items needed:
- Canned vegetables
- Noodles
- Bagged rice
- Jello/pudding mix
- Toilet paper
- Deodorant
- Bar soap
- Shampoo
- Body wash
- Toothpaste
- Tooth brush
- Monetary donations
Thank you for your generous living!
ECC Students (7th – 12th Grades)
Game Night Kick-Off: Tonight, 5:30-8:30pm
We’re kicking off our summer events welcoming our new incoming 7th graders, with an evening of fun trivia, challenges, and minute-to-win-it style games.
- No cost
- We will be visited by The Chuckwagon, and yes…that includes the famous Chuckwagon fries
- Invite a friend to join us for the festivities!
June 16, 2023
Online Giving Information
Simple Give is a safe and easy way to honor God with your tithes. You can set recurring payments to give weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or you can do a one-time gift. You can choose how you would like your funds directed, General Budget, Luke 3:11, Mission & Outreach, Benevolence, Building Fund or any other special area listed. You can request the funds be taken from your bank account or pay with your debit/credit card or PayPal. There are fees involved with all of these options. Fees are lowest if you have your gifts taken directly from your bank account (ACH). Fees paid by ECC are higher if you use your debit or credit card or PayPal. Here is an example of the fees:
Bank Account (ACH) – $100.00, fee $1.57 for $250.00, fee $3.22 for $800.00, fee $9.27
Debit or Credit Card – $100.00, fee $3.07 for $250.00, fee $6.97 for $800.00, fee $21.27
PayPal – $100.00, fee $2.97 for $250.00, fee $6.90
Reminder, you now have the option to help cover your fees. When you schedule your giving you can choose the “Add Donation” button then use the dropdown box and choose “Processing Fee”. You can add the amount you wish to donate to cover your Processing Fees.
You can access Simple Give through the church website at eatoncommunitychurch.org then click on the “Give” tab at the top. You can also download the Simple Give app onto your cell phone by searching Simple Give in the app store.
Please feel free to reach out to any of the Finance Team members if you have any questions regarding this.
Finance Team Members: Audrey Burton, Nancy Deeter Overton, Regina Hapner, Jennie Kaltenback, Dick Mitchell and Elaine Wheeler
ECC Students Update
Dodgeball Tournament
On June 7th, we had 7 teams compete in an evening of dodgeball. We saw teams dominate! We saw David’s defeat Goliaths! We saw upsets and games that came down to a Showdown! There were many victories, and just as many losses because we ended up playing close to 50 games of dodgeball that night! Congrats to The Scrubs for their overall victory. Their name has been added to the coveted Dodgeball Tournament Plaque, and we look forward to competing again next year!
Middle School Mission Trip
This year, we had enough middle schoolers to take their own mission trip! 11 Students and 3 adults journeyed to Indianapolis, Indiana to work with an organization called Wheeler Mission. Wheeler Mission is over 125 years old, and has been ministering to the homeless community in Indiana since it’s beginning. Check out their website to find out more information about the services they provide. They truly take to heart what Jesus says in Matthew 25:35-36.
35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’
Matthew 25:35-36 NIV
Our students served meals to over a hundred men. We spent hours cleaning their kitchen and eating area, while also prepping food for the coming meals. Our team spent much of one day sorting clothes that were donated to Wheeler Mission’s Donation Center. Though the task was tedious, the results speak for themselves. Our service that day helped provide over 300 free meals, and helped bring in a few thousand dollars to help support the ministry.
For many of the students, their most favorite experience was on Friday evening, where we provided entertainment for the Wheeler Mission Center for Women and Children. That evening the students led charades and BINGO, as well as prayer for the evening. We were able to share the message of Christ with them, and some women at the end of our time stuck around for prayer and conversation. To hear more about our time in Indianapolis, though, I’d encourage you to ask one of the students that went.
Here’s a taste of what our students experienced:
My favorite memory was playing and entering the women and children. They were so thankful and excited. It was so much fun to chat and listen to the sweet ladies’ stories. Most of them were excited to talk about their Jesus story. I specifically talked to Jackie, an elderly woman and she was so appreciative and sweet. I loved serving the entire weekend!
Jenna Deaton
My favorite memory is when I was wearing the cowboy hat and the dude who was legally blind with the glasses and cane said, “I like your hat.” He kept complimenting it and I told him my name and he said, “that’s James, he is cool.”
James Taylor
My favorite memory for this trip is probably helping the women’s shelter. It was a lot of fun see how the women interacted with each other. Someone told me that they typically do not interact with each other so when they did they made it count. Also just helping them have fun and see how they help each other, like when they got a bingo they would give it to someone who has not got it yet, and also helping people that have a disability.
Mylee McCLoud
My favorite thing about this trip was to pray over the women and help to fold the clothes and get rid of them and put in boxes.
Bryce Pieratt
My favorite thing this week was seeing their smiles and appreciation of us being there. I loved seeing them be happy and it makes me feel good and know I did a good thing.
Molli Deaton
I enjoyed playing bingo with a lady named Cecilia. We got really close and really bonded. She was really appreciative that of us and gave most of us hugs
Mary Clark
We were unable to take photos with any of those we served for their own protection.
June 2, 2023
Men’s Fraternity Celebration
Several men completed the Quest for Authentic Manhood course this spring.
God’s best to Wesley Sage, Rob Deaton, Clif Martin, Dan Holmes, David Dakin and Steve Reynolds.
Saturday, June 3, Rm 101, 8-9am. Doors open at 7:30am.
Ed King will be sharing how knowing the Lord has impacted his life. All men are invited for food and fellowship.All men are invited for food and fellowship.
Adventure Week – June 12-16, 2023
Register you child by going to our website, eatoncommunitychurch.org or at the Kiosk.
Summer in the Psalms
We have printed more of our Summer in the Psalms reading schedules and they are available at the Welcome Center.
Here’s a pdf copy for your use if you prefer.
May 26, 2023
Saturday, June 3, Rm 101, 8-9am. Doors open at 7:30am.
Ed King will be sharing how knowing the Lord has impacted his life. All men are invited for food and fellowship.All men are invited for food and fellowship.
Sister’s Ministry Event
The Sisters Event planned for Saturday, May 27 has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon.
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