Christmas Eve Services

As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, we invite you to participate in one of our two services on Christmas Eve. At 10am and 6pm on Christmas Eve Day, we will worship together through the telling of the Christmas story with music, scripture, prayer, and reflection.

Mission & Outreach 4th Quarter Project

Wells for Eternal Families Tanzania

The goal is to drill 2 wells at $12,000 each. EFT is currently spending $1,500 a month to purchase water from Lake Victoria which is over 250 miles away.  Mission & Outreach is challenging us to raise $24,000 by December 31^st through monetary donations by listing “Wells” on our giving envelopes or give online and check the box “Wells” on Simple-Give. Scan the QR code to watch a video of Yeazels explaining their ministry with EFT.

Mission & Outreach 4th Quarter Project

Wells for Eternal Families Tanzania

The goal is to drill 2 wells at $12,000 each. EFT is currently spending $1,500 a month to purchase water from Lake Victoria which is over 250 miles away.  Mission & Outreach is challenging us to raise $24,000 by December 31^st through monetary donations by listing “Wells” on our giving envelopes.  More info about giving online next week. Scan the QR code to watch a video of Yeazels explaining their ministry with EFT.

We had great time packing 90 Operation Christmas Child Shoebox gifts!

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Gift Drop Off Week

Mon – Fri, Nov 13-17: 4 – 6pm and Sat, Nov 18: 10am – Noon

All filled boxes should be returned to ECC by Sunday, November 19.

Luke 3:11…if have food, share it with those who are hungry

The Food Pantry is collecting items for Christmas meals to be given out to families in December:

• 2 cans green beans
• 2 cans mixed vegetables
• Egg noodles
• Stuffing mix
• Instant potatoes
• Dessert mix
• Pancake mix
• Syrup
• Cocoa mix
• Flout
• Sugar
• Vegetable oil
• Spices: chili powder, garlic salt, salt, pepper, etc.
• Please place items in the grocery cart in the entryway. Thank you for your generous living.

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.