Membership Class

We believe the church is not building…but a family that works together to carry out our mission. We invite you to prayerfully consider taking the next step of becoming a covenant member. Classes are Sundays, Sep 10, Sep 24, Oct 8 & Oct 22 from 11:15am – 1:30pm and will include lunch each week. Childcare provided if needed. If you would like to take this step, email Dee, dee.carver@eatoncommunitychurch.org or call the office 937.456.5507.

First Wednesdays, 6-8pm on Sep 6, Oct 4, Nov 1

We are excited to begin a new format of building homes of disciples on the first Wednesday of each month beginning September 6th. This time will include a meal, multi-generational family activities and age specific breakouts.

ETCH Electives Begin September 13

Beyond Sunday: No registration required.

Women’s Study: What Love Is by Kelly Minter – Register at the Welcome Center. $15 for workbook.

Mission & Outreach 3rd Quarter Project: Operation Christmas Child

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.

Family Trap Shoot Event

Co-Sponsored by Men’s Ministry and Women’s Ministry

Saturday, September 9 at Middletown Sportsmen’s Club, 6943 Michael Road, Middletown

• 10am – Noon: 1st Round
• Noon – 1pm: Lunch provided
• 1-3pm: 2nd round

This event is for the whole family. Husbands, wives, sons, daughters, boyfriend, girlfriend.

More information at the Kiosk in the Gathering Area.

First Wednesdays, 6-8pm on Sep 6, Oct 4, Nov 1

We are excited to begin a new format of family discipleship on the first Wednesday of each month beginning September 6th. This time will include a meal, multi-generational family activities and age specific breakouts.

ETCH Electives Begin September 13

Beyond Sunday: No registration required.

Women’s Study: What Love Is by Kelly Minter – Register at the Welcome Center. $15 for workbook.

Membership Class

We believe the church is not building…but a family that works together to carry out our mission. We invite you to prayerfully consider taking the next step of becoming a covenant member. Classes are Sundays, Sep 10, Sep 24, Oct 8 & Oct 22 from 11:15am – 1:30pm and will include lunch each week.  If you would like to take this step, email Dee, dee.carver@eatoncommunitychurch.org or call the office 937.456.5507.

ECC Students (7th-12th grade)

End of Summer Cookout – Sunday, August 20, 6-8pm

Canoe Trip – Sunday, August 27

More info and registration on our website.

Deadline to register for the Canoe Trip is August 23.

Ohio Issue 1 – August 8th Vote

As responsible citizens and followers of Jesus Christ we encourage you to be prepared to vote on this important issue. This issue could have a devastating impact on the rights of the unborn and parental rights in Ohio.  Please pray for Ohio voters to protect the sanctity of human life. We have copies of the full ballot language of Ohio State Issue 1 available at the Welcome Center.

Summer Kids’ Worship

August 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 20^th: Classes will resume with kids being promoted to their next grade level

ETCH – First Wednesdays, 6-8pm

We are excited to begin a new format of family discipleship on the first Wednesday of each month beginning September 6th. This time will include a meal, multi-generational family activities and age specific breakouts. We encourage you to mark your calendars for Sep 6, Oct 4, and Nov 1.

Mission & Outreach 3rd Quarter Project: Operation Christmas Child – Christmas in July

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 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 20^th: Classes will resume with kids being promoted to their next grade level.

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 20^th: Classes will resume with kids being promoted to their next grade level.

ECC Students (7th-12th Grade)

Girls Night Out/Guys Night Out – Sunday, July 23 from 5-9pm

Guys and Girls will meet at the church for an evening of different challenges and activities. We will also have pizza for dinner, and a time to learn more about Jesus!

Mission & Outreach 2nd Quarter Project Update

We donated a total of 7,101.56 dollars/items to the Food Pantry through Luke 3:11.  Thank you for your generous living!

The Common Good School Supply Drive

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:

• 30 packs of Loose Leaf College Ruled Paper
• 18 boxes of 24 count Crayola Crayons
• 21 Composition Notebooks
• 29 packs of 4 count Highlighters

Sunday, July 23rd is the last day to bring items. There is a tub at the Welcome Center.

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 20^th: 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.

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 20^th: 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.

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

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!

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