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
March 31, 2023
Saturday, April 1, Rm 101, 8-9am. Doors open at 7:30am.
Bruce Fornshell will be sharing how God’s Story intercepted his story. All men are invited for food and fellowship. Bring a friend or family member.
Welcome New Members
On Sunday, March 26th, we welcomed Denver & Chelsea Crosier, Mallory Deaton, Danielle Denlinger, Jim & Lisa Derringer, Mike & Alison Derringer, Doug Lohrey, Chris & Kayla Powell and Christine Strickland into covenant membership at ECC.
Holy Week Worship
Maundy Thursday (Holy Thursday), April 6 at 6pm – This time of worship observes the acts of Jesus and the disciples in the Upper Room. We will worship through a meal commemorating the Last Supper, follow the example of Jesus through foot washing, and remember Jesus’ sacrifice by taking communion.
Good Friday, April 7 at 7pm – We will commemorate the Crucifixion of Jesus as we reflect on His sacrifice on the cross.
Easter Sunday, April 9 at 8am – Community Sunrise Service at Preble County Historical Society
Easter Sunday, April 9 at 10am – Celebration of Jesus Christ our Risen Savior
March 24, 2023
ECC Students – Money Wall Fundraiser
Students are raising money during March to help fund ECC Student mission trips, retreat scholarship funds, and service projects. Stop by the wall to choose an envelope for your donation and talk to a student about how they are learning to know and live for Jesus.
Holy Week Worship
Maundy Thursday (Holy Thursday), April 6 at 6pm – This time of worship observes the acts of Jesus and the disciples in the Upper Room. We will worship through a meal commemorating the Last Supper, follow the example of Jesus through foot washing, and remember Jesus’ sacrifice by taking communion.
Good Friday, April 7 at 7pm – We will commemorate the Crucifixion of Jesus as we reflect on His sacrifice on the cross.
Easter Sunday, April 9 at 8am – Community Sunrise Service at Preble County Historical Society
Easter Sunday, April 9 at 10am – Celebration of Jesus Christ our Risen Savior
March 17, 2023
Luke 3:11
…If you have food, share it with those who are hungry.
The Food Pantry is in need of the following items:
- Peanut Butter
- Cream of mushroom soup
- Egg noodles and elbow noodles
- Toilet paper
Please place all items in the grocery cart in the entryway. Thank you for your generous living!
March 10, 2023
ECC Students – Money Wall Fundraiser
Students are raising money during March to help fund ECC Student mission trips, retreat scholarship funds, and service projects. Stop by the wall to choose an envelope for your donation and talk to a student about how they are learning to know and live for Jesus.
Holy Week Worship
Maundy Thursday (Holy Thursday), April 6 at 6pm – This time of worship observes the acts of Jesus and the disciples in the Upper Room. We will worship through a meal commemorating the Last Supper, follow the example of Jesus through foot washing, and remember Jesus’ sacrifice by taking communion.
Good Friday, April 7 at 7pm – We will commemorate the Crucifixion of Jesus as we reflect on His sacrifice on the cross.
Easter Sunday, April 9 at 8am – Community Sunrise Service at Preble County Historical Society
Easter Sunday, April 9 at 10am – Celebration of Jesus Christ our Risen Savior
March 3, 2023
Saturday, March 4, Rm 101, 8-9am. Doors open at 7:30am.
Matt Deaton will be sharing about his own Faith Journey and where that has brought him today. All men are invited for food and fellowship. Bring a friend or family member.
Guys’ Spring Retreat
March 10-12
For Guys ages 7th grade through adult
Join us for a weekend of fun at Walnut Ridge! There will be activities, good food, and time with Jesus. This is a great time to be with friends and make new ones!
COST: $120
Register here.
Child Dedication
The purpose of child dedication is to establish the partnership between parents and the church in passing on faith to your children. If you are interested in learning more, contact Debbie Shrader, 937-456-5507, or Deb.shrader@eatoncommunitychurch.org.
February 24, 2023
Women’s Breakfast
Guys’ Spring Retreat
March 10-12
For Guys ages 7th grade through adult
Join us for a weekend of fun at Walnut Ridge! There will be activities, good food, and time with Jesus. This is a great time to be with friends and make new ones!
COST: $120
LOCATION: WALNUT RIDGE (Click for more info)
Women’s Ministry
If:Gathering Simulcast, March 3-4
LOCATION: ECC, Great Room
COST: $25
WOW is hosting this two day simulcast event where women all over the world gather to worship, learn and remind each other that God is who we need. We’ll start Fri, March 3rd at 6:45pm and return Sat morning, March 4th to spend the majority of the day together. If you can only make it to part of the event, we’d love to have you! Food provided. Register on our website, eatoncommunitychurch.org.
Volleyball Open Gym
Tuesday Nights from 6-8pm, ECC Great Room
For Girls/Ladies 7th grade and up
Fellowship, fun and fitness while playing volleyball.
Questions: Contact Joy Yeazel, 937.533.0564
February 17, 2023
Guys’ Spring Retreat
March 10-12
For Guys ages 7th grade through adult
Join us for a weekend of fun at Walnut Ridge! There will be activities, good food, and time with Jesus. This is a great time to be with friends and make new ones!
COST: $120
LOCATION: WALNUT RIDGE (Click for more info)
Women’s Ministry
If:Gathering Simulcast, March 3-4
LOCATION: ECC, Great Room
COST: $25
WOW is hosting this two day simulcast event where women all over the world gather to worship, learn and remind each other that God is who we need. We’ll start Fri, March 3rd at 6:45pm and return Sat morning, March 4th to spend the majority of the day together. If you can only make it to part of the event, we’d love to have you! Food provided. Register on our website, eatoncommunitychurch.org.
Women’s Breakfast
Sunday, February 26th, 8:45am to 9:45am in Rm 101
Breakfast and childcare provided. We will discuss Hagar. Read Genesis 16 & 21 to prepare. We can’t wait to see you!
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