May 19, 2023
Celebrating Child Dedication
Isla Davison, Braylee Hammer, Myla Spitler and Julia Diane Hostetler were dedicated by their parents to the Lord on Sunday, May 14.
Everyday Disciple-Makers Course
When: Wednesdays starting May 31 through August 9.
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Where: Room 101
Cost: $15.00
Sign up: by May 21 – Stop at the kiosk or email Joellen Driggs (joellen.driggs@eatoncommunitychurch.org)
We will be studying from the Real-Life Discipleship Training Manual, “it is the day-by-day, boots-on-the-ground game plan…to coach through a clear and uncomplicated way to make disciples…. By the end of the first week, you should be able to explain why making disciples is a priority” for both you and ECC. By the end of the training, you should be better equipped to make disciples.
You will need 20-30 minutes 5 days each week to do the assignments. Sections should not be skipped. It is important to attend consistently, arrive on time, and come prepared with homework completed. If you have a vacation planned during the summer, we will work with you to make up the missed class discussion.
Adventure Week – June 12-16, 2023
Register you child by going to our website, eatoncommunitychurch.org or at the Kiosk.
Sister’s Ministry Event
Saturday, May 27 from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm, Gathering Area
Join us for a time of fellowship and devotion. We will assemble bags for the domestic violence Women’s Shelter. Any donations would be appreciated.
Questions – Stop by the kiosk.
May 12, 2023
ECC Student Bake Sale – May 14
Mother’s Day Bake Sale before and after Service. This is a Youth Missions Fundraiser.
Sister’s Ministry Event
Saturday, May 27 from 9:30am – 12:30pm in the Gathering Area
Join us at our next Sister’s Event for a time of fellowship and devotion. We will assemble bags for the domestic violence Women’s Shelter. Any donations would be appreciated. Please feel free to come for as little or much of the time as you can, we hope to see you there! Register here.
Suggested items:
- deodorant
- loofas
- mouth wash
- dental floss/flossers
- chap stick
- makeup removing wipes
- razors (for women and men)
- shaving cream
- comb
- brush
- hair ties
- kids’ toothbrush
- kids’ toothpaste
- kids’ shampoo
- men’s deodorant
- men’s shampoo
Items can be brought to the Sister’s Kiosk
Adventure Week -June 12-16, 2023
Mystery Island – Tracking Down the One True God
Register you child or volunteer on our website, eatoncommunitychurch.org.
Everyday Disciple-Makers Course
Throughout the first four months of 2023, we have talked about our mid-ground vision theme of “Everday Disciple-Makers”. We began our year by looking at God’s command to the disciples in the Gospel of Matthew, known as the Great Commission. Matthew 28:18-20 says, “18 Then Jesus came to them and said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” This responsibility of the church calls us to be disciples that make disciples. This is not an option for Christians, but a calling upon each Christian and the church. The challenge is that many struggle to understand what this looks like in their daily lives. We believe it’s important to teach and encourage one another in practical ways on how to make disciples. Therefore, whether you are currently discipling someone or have never considered it, I’d like to personally invite you to prayerfully consider signing up for this course offered through the summer. Below are the details for the course and if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to reach out and contact me or the other leaders of the course, Mike and Jennifer Sinks and Lou and Joellen Driggs. We look forward to our time of learning and growing.
Pastor Dan
Disciple-Maker Training Course
When: Wednesdays starting May 31 through August 9.
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Where: Room 101
Cost: $15.00
Sign up: by May 21 – Joellen Driggs (joellen.driggs@eatoncommunitychurch.org)
We will be studying from the Real-Life Discipleship Training Manual, “it is the day-by-day, boots-on-the-ground game plan…to coach through a clear and uncomplicated way to make disciples…. By the end of the first week, you should be able to explain why making disciples is a priority” for both you and ECC. By the end of the training, you should be better equipped to make disciples.
You will need 20-30 minutes 5 days each week to do the assignments. Sections should not be skipped. It is important to attend consistently, arrive on time, and come prepared with homework completed. If you have a vacation planned during the summer, we will work with you to make up the missed class discussion.
Topics we will cover:
- A Heart to Make Disciples
- What is a Disciple?
- How Disciples Grow
- 3 Keys to Making Disciples
- How to be Intentional in Disciple-making
- A Closer Look at a Relational Environment
- A Closer Look at the Reproducible Process
May 5, 2023
Celebrating Baptism
On Sunday, April 30th Mackenna Jennings was baptized by her father, Bill.
Saturday, May 6, Rm 101, 8-9am. Doors open at 7:30am.
Due to a scheduling conflict, Martin Peacock will now be sharing how Christ intersected his life and changed his future and his eternity. All men are invited for food and fellowship.
Disciple Maker Info Meeting
Sunday, May 7 following the Service in Rm 101
Come learn about the course we’re offering on Wednesday Nights this Summer. We’ll learn tools, tips, and practical examples of how to be an Every Day Disciple Maker.
Women’s Ministry – Summer Secret Sisters
- Forms available at the Welcome Center
- Return completed to the Welcome Center
- At the end of May, you will receive your ‘secret sister’ info in the mail
- Try to reach out 3 times each month in June and July
- Dessert and Reveal Night, August 8th
Mission & Outreach 2nd Quarter Project – Eaton Food Pantry
Luke 3:11…If you have food, share it with those who are hungry.
Our goal is for ECC is to donate a total of 8,000 items or dollars during April, May and June. Items can be donated at the main entry door. Storage bins are available. A box to accept monetary donations will be at the kiosk. Questions? A member of MOT will be at the kiosk in the Gathering Area each Sunday. Currently, $1,966.26 in monetary donations has been given.
Items Currently Needed:
- Canned vegetables
- Canned fruit
- Pasta (spaghetti & egg noodles)
- Deodorant
- Bar soap
- Shampoo
- Body wash
- Toothpaste
- Tooth brush
- Monetary donations
Elder Board Meeting
Monday, May 8th at 6:30pm in the Conference Room
April 28, 2023
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The Conversation with the Elders is Sunday, April 30 at 6pm in the Gathering Area.
The Disciple Makers Info Meeting is Sunday, May 7 following Service in Rm 101.
Men’s Breakfast is Saturday, May 6, Rm 101, 8-9am. Doors open at 7:30am.
April 28, 2023
Conversation with the Elders
Sunday, April 30 at 6pm in the Gathering Area
The Elders will give a financial update. There will be a time of general questions and discussion.
Disciple Maker Info Meeting
Sunday, May 7 following the Service in Rm 101
Come learn about the course we’re offering on Wednesday Nights this Summer. We’ll learn tools, tips, and practical examples of how to be an Every Day Disciple Maker.
Saturday, May 6, Rm 101, 8-9am. Doors open at 7:30am.
James Simmons will be sharing of God’s faithfulness in his life. All men are invited for food and fellowship. Bring a friend or family member.
ECC Student Bake Sale – May 14
Mother’s Day Bake Sale before and after Service. This is a Youth Missions Fundraiser.
Adventure Week – June 12-16, 2023
Mystery Island – Tracking Down the One True God
Register you child or volunteer on our website, eatoncommunitychurch.org.
April 21, 2023
Women’s Breakfast
Elder Board Meeting
Monday, April 25, 6:30pm in the Conference Room
ECC Students: High School Escape Room Competition
High Schoolers, join us for an evening of fun and mind-bending activities! The competition is to see who will escape the room in the fastest time. Do you and your team have the ability to get out quickly? Come and find out!
GUYS: The guys will be heading to Breakout Games in West Chester, OH. You will need to bring your thinking caps and some money for food (more details below).
GIRLS: The girls groups will be escaping rooms at Breakout Games in Dayton, OH. You will need to bring your smart hats and some money for food (more details below).
DETAILS FOR ALL
- Cost: $20
- Date: April 30th
- Deadline to register: April 23rd
- Leaving ECC: 4:30pm
Both guys and girls groups will be eating following their time in the escape rooms. Please bring money for eating at a restaurant. Suggested $15.
April 14, 2023
Mission & Outreach 2nd Quarter Project – Eaton Food Pantry
Luke 3:11…If you have food, share it with those who are hungry.
Our goal is for ECC is to donate a total of 8,000 items or dollars during April, May and June. Items can be donated at the main entry door. Storage bins are available. A box to accept monetary donations will be at the kiosk. Questions? A member of MOT will be at the kiosk in the Gathering Area each Sunday.
Items Currently Needed:
- Peanut butter
- Canned fruit
- Tomato soup
- Creamed soup
- Canned protein (tuna/chicken)
- Ramen packs
- Canned vegetables
- Mac & cheese
- Breakfast items
- Pasta (spaghetti & egg noodles)
- Monetary donations
Pre-Teen & Jr. High Laser Tag – April 21st
Students in 5th – 8th Grade are invited to join us for an evening of friends, laser, pizza and all around fun!
Details:
- Cost – $20
- Date – Friday, April 21st
- Deadline to register – April 16th
- Meet at ECC – 4:45pm
- Pick up time at ECC – 9pm
Womens’ Breakfast
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.
ECC Students THANK YOU!
You most likely saw the crowd of students standing in front of two walls with numbers and envelopes throughout the month of March. This was our Money Wall fundraiser, and I wanted to share an update and a “Thank You” for how you showed care for our ministry this past month.
“Doers of the Word” (James 1:22)
Youth ministry can sometimes look like all we want to do is have fun. And let me tell you, we do like to have fun! Sunday nights we enjoy studying God’s Word and playing a little dodgeball or trivia games. We have retreats and cookouts throughout the year where we enjoy the fellowship of one another. But one key piece of ECC Students is we’re always looking for ways and opportunities to serve – and somehow we turn that into fun as well!
Frequently you’ll see students serving in the children’s wing on evenings where childcare is needed. This school year, we’ve done work (or are planning to do work) with the H.I.T. Foundation, Junk for Jesus, Birthright of Eaton, The Homeless Shelter, and Brethren Disaster Ministries. Often you can find students serving individuals within the church to care for their needs. For us, we take seriously the command in James 1:22 to be “Doers of the Word” not just hearers. This desire to serve and shine the light of Christ will continue to be a major piece of the ministry we do as young people in the church.
Money Wall Update
That’s why it pleases me to see how the church responded to the ministry we do! Thanks to your generous giving, the money wall fundraiser was able to raise a total of $5,323! With that money raised, $623 will go as seed money for A Night in Little Italy (more on that below), and the rest ($4,700) went directly to the students to help cut costs of mission trips, events and anything we do that costs money! That eases the pockets of so many parents and students in our congregation! I can’t even begin to express the gratitude we have for your generosity! This church takes seriously our value of Generous Living.
A Night in Little Italy
As it has been mentioned, our students love to put on a Night in Little Italy. We always hear great feedback from the event; from the enjoyment of the fellowship with one another to the experience of being served by the youth in this church. We hope this event will continue for quite some time! But we are going to be making a few changes to the event, at least in part to what it’s purpose will be.
Typically, A Night in Little Italy was used as a fundraiser for our youth and the proceeds of the event went to help make events more affordable for those who served. Since we have now done the money wall, we felt it wouldn’t be necessary to ask the church for more money for the students, but rather we wanted to use that event as a way of giving back to the community.
Therefore, this year, we donated over 10% of the funds we received from the Money Wall to A Night in Little Italy as we shift to make that evening a fundraiser for the community of Eaton, rather than ECC Students. Our youth group will be selecting an organization to give all the proceeds of A Night in Little Italy to this year.
So please, mark you calendars for OCTOBER 21st! So you can join us in being a church that exemplifies generous living, not just with our money but also with our service. Thank you for always showing support for our youth in more ways than just monetarily.
Blessings,
Pastor Josh
April 7, 2023
Mission & Outreach 2nd Quarter Project – Eaton Food Pantry
Our goal is for ECC is to donate a total of 8,000 items or dollars during April, May and June. Items can be donated at the main entry door. Storage bins are available. A box to accept monetary donations will be at the kiosk. Questions? A member of MOT will be at the kiosk in the Gathering Area each Sunday.
Items Currently Needed:
- Pasta (elbow, rotini, wide egg noodles)
- Pasta sauce (no glass jars or extra large cans)
- Rice
- Cream of mushroom soup
- Rice (1 lb bags)
- Chicken or turkey broth
- Toilet paper
- Hygiene items
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