Hymn Sing

Sunday, November 2, 6pm in the Gathering Area

Join us for a joyful time of singing some classic hymns from the past! 

The Common Good of Preble County

Construction at the new facility is ongoing. The goal is to raise $275,000 for renovations supporting the thrift store, food pantry, and social programs. Bullen Ultrasonics will match donations up to $150,000, doubling your gift. The Mission & Outreach Team invites you to join this effort as led by God.

Workday: Saturday, Nov 1st, 8:30am – 12:30pm

• Tasks: Move tables, clothing racks & shelving units from old building to new and clean food pantry area at new building
• Needs: Trucks, drills, general tools, ability to lift & carry items

Online donation secure site:
https://www.commongoodpreble.com. Checks should be made payable to The Common Good
(Building Fund) and mailed to 113 S. Cherry Street, Eaton, OH 45320. For questions, contact
Jenny McCarty, Executive Director, at 937-456-6560 or jmccarty@thecommongoodpreble.org.

1st Wednesday: OCC Shoebox Gift Packing Party

November 5, 6-8pm, Pizza at 6pm

Everyone is invited! Our time will include a meal, some activities and our Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Gift Packing Party.

College/Career Group Game Night

Saturday, Nov 8, 6pm – ? in Rm 101

Young adults who are of college or working age are invited to a fun game night gathering. Talk to Jeremy Schulz or Ethan Moles for more information.

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. Paper copies are available at the Welcome Center.
 

ALICE Training

The training scheduled for Saturday, November 1st has been cancelled. A new date will be scheduled soon.

Prayer Moves

Sunday, October 26, 5-7pm in Rm 101

Come together for a time of praying with other believers.  You can participate by being prayed for or by praying with others in a reflective, sacred setting.  Feel free to come and go during this time.

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Gifts

Our collection of items this year is focused on gifts for boys and girls ages 11-14. This age group is the most underrepresented, especially boys. We are collecting donations for the Nov 5 Packing Party until Sunday, Nov 2.

• List of suggested gift donation ideas is available at the OCC table.
• Items may be left in the box at the table.

Hymn Sing

Sunday, November 2, 6pm in the Gathering Area

Join us for a joyful time of singing some classic hymns from the past! 

The Common Good of Preble County

Construction at the new facility is ongoing. The goal is to raise $275,000 for renovations supporting the thrift store, food pantry, and social programs. Bullen Ultrasonics will match donations up to $150,000, doubling your gift. The Mission & Outreach Team invites you to join this effort as led by God.

Online donation secure site:
https://www.commongoodpreble.com. Checks should be made payable to The Common Good
(Building Fund) and mailed to 113 S. Cherry Street, Eaton, OH 45320. For questions, contact
Jenny McCarty, Executive Director, at 937-456-6560 or jmccarty@thecommongoodpreble.org.

ECC Students Presents:

Chili Supper Fundraiser with Chili Cook-off and Dessert Auction

Saturday, November 22, 6-8pm

Adults $10, Children 10 and under $5

Chili Cook-off Information:

• Sign-up at the Kiosk by November 16- $5 entrance fee
• Bring your chili the night of the fundraiser for people to sample and vote on.
• Testing ballots will be sold for $1 each for people to taste and vote on all chili cook-off entries.
• Winner announced at approximately 7:15pm

Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Gifts

Our collection of items this year is focused on gifts for boys and girls ages 11-14. This age group is the most underrepresented, especially boys. We are collecting donations for the November 5 Packing Party until Sunday, November 2.

• List of suggested gift donation ideas is available at the OCC table.
• Items may be left in the box at the table.
• You can scan the QR code to visit our Amazon Gift List for ideas, most need items and bulk order items.

Prayer Moves

Sunday, October 26, 5-7pm in Rm 101

Come together for a time of praying with other believers.  You can participate by being prayed for or by praying with others in a reflective, sacred setting.  Feel free to come and go during this time.

Membership Meeting Results

The proposed 2026 budget was approved.

Those elected for 3-year terms beginning in 2026:

Elders: Jim Betar, Walt Locker

Finance Team: Nancy Overton, Elaine Wheeler

Hymn Sing

Sunday, November 2, 6pm in the Gathering Area

Join us as we sing some Hymns of the past.

Membership Meeting

Membership meetings are open to the entire congregation. Church members are eligible to vote.

Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 12:30pm

Agenda

• Prayer by Pastor Dan
• Membership Verification
• Meeting called to order by Moderator, Jim Derringer, President of the Elder Board
• Approval of the Agenda
• Approve Minutes of Oct 20, 2024 Membership Meeting
• Presentation and Voting on Offices to be filled for 2026
  • Elder Board, Finance Team
• Financial Report by Finance Team
• Presentation and Voting on Proposed 2026 Budget
• Report by Pastor Dan
• Elder Board Report by Jim Derringer, President
• Adjournment

ALICE Training

Saturday, November 1 from 10am – Noon

The Safety Team is sponsoring this training for anyone interested. It is a training program designed to educate people on how to respond in the event of a violent situation. Register here by October 24.

Mark Your Calendar

ECC Students Chili Supper Fundraiser with Chili Cook-off and Dessert Auction

Saturday, November 22 from 6-8pm

Details coming soon!

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Gifts

Our collection of items this year is focused on gifts for boys and girls ages 11-14. This age group is the most underrepresented, especially boys. We are collecting donations for the Nov 5 Packing Party until Sunday, Nov 2.

• List of suggested gift donation ideas is available at the OCC table.
• Items may be left in the box at the table.

Community Service Opportunities

The Common Good

Saturday, October 18 at 8:30am

We are continuing to help The Common Good Once Around Shop and Food Pantry get their new building ready to open. Help needed to move tables, clothing racks and boxes of supplies from the old building to the new building. Tools needed: Truck, drills, general tools. Ability to lift and carry items.

Meet at 114 North Cherry Street at 8:30am.

Luke 3:11…

If you have food, share it with those who are hungry.

The Preble County Food Pantry is in need of the following items:

• Cereal/Oatmeal
• Canned meat 
• Soup
• Boxed pasta

Please place items in the grocery cart in the entryway.

Here is the link for the article Dan mentioned during the sermon on Sunday.

All Church Lunch & Membership Meeting

Sunday, October 12                                                                

• Lunch, 11:30am: Sign-up at the Kiosk if you plan to attend lunch and to bring a side or dessert.
• Meeting, 12:30pm. Everyone welcome to attend. Only members vote.
• Childcare provided for Infants through 4th grade during the meeting.

Conversation with the Elders

Sunday, October 5 – Immediately following the service

This Conversation with the Elders will focus on preparation for our upcoming annual Membership Meeting. We will present the proposed 2026 Budget and introduce the candidates for the Elder Team and the Finance Team.

ECC Students (7th – 12th Grade) Fall Retreat

Friday, October 31 – Sunday, November 2

More info and registration on our website. Deadline to register is October 22.

The Common Good Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is in urgent need of canned vegetables and canned meat. Donations can be put in the grocery cart in the entry way. Thank you for your generous living.

Prayer Moves

Sunday, September 28, 5-7pm in Rm 101

Come together for a time of praying with other believers.  You can participate by being prayed for or by praying with others in a reflective, sacred setting.  Feel free to come and go during this time.

ETCH: 1st Wednesday, October 1, 6-8pm

Everyone is invited! This time will include a meal, multi-generational family activities and age specific breakouts. We’ll continue the study of our theme verse, Deuteronomy 6:4-9 known as “The Shema.”
 

All Church Lunch & Membership Meeting

Sunday, October 12                                                                

• Lunch, 11:30am: Sign-up at the Kiosk if you plan to attend lunch and to bring a side or dessert.
• Meeting, 12:30pm. Everyone welcome to attend. Only members vote.

Conversation with the Elders

Sunday, October 5 – Immediately following the service

This Conversation with the Elders will focus on preparation for our upcoming annual Membership Meeting. We will present the proposed 2026 Budget and introduce the candidates for the Elder Team and the Finance Team.

Prayer Moves

Sunday, September 28, 5-7pm in Rm 101

Come together for a time of praying with other believers.  You can participate by being prayed for or by praying with others in a reflective, sacred setting.  Feel free to come and go during this time.

ECC Church Lunch & Membership Meeting

Sunday, October 12                                                                

Lunch: 11:30am – Sign-up at the Kiosk if you plan to attend lunch and to bring a side or dessert.

Meeting: 12:30pm – Everyone welcome to attend. Only members vote.

Men’s Breakfast

Saturday, October 4, 8am in Rm 101

Adam Curry will be sharing how Christ has impacted his life. All men are welcome to attend.

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Gifts

Our collection of items this year is focused on gifts for boys and girls ages 11-14. This age group is the most underrepresented, especially boys. We are collecting donations for the November 5th Packing Party until Sunday, November 2nd.

Items may be left in the box at the OCC table. A list of suggested gift donation ideas is available at the table. Monetary donations for supplies or to help cover shipping fees can be left in the blue drop box at the OCC table. Thank you for your generous living.

Senior Adult Celebration Dinner

Saturday, Sep 13, 5pm in the Gathering Area

• For those 70 & over who have RSVP’d
• Dinner will be served at 5pm followed by Music with the Buckeye Blend Quartet.

Everyone is invited to come at 6pm for the entertainment provided by Buckeye Blend Quartet.

Parent/Student Meeting

Sunday, Sep 14 at 11:30am in Rm 101.

If you have a student 7th – 12th Grade, please plan to attend.

Church Lunch & Membership Meeting

Sunday, October 12                                                                

Lunch, 11:30am: Sign-up at the Kiosk if you plan to attend lunch and to bring a side or dessert.

Meeting, 12:30pm. Every one welcome to attend. Only members vote.

Conversation with the Elders: Sunday, October 5 – Immediately following the service

ECC Students

Doer Group Kick-off: Sunday, Sep 7 from 6-8pm. Meal at 5:30pm.

Parent/Student Info Meeting: Sunday, Sep 14 in Rm 101 immediately after service. Please plan to attend.

ETCH Electives

Electives begin Wednesday, September 10, 6:30 – 8pm

Beyond Sunday

Creative Awakenings

The Way of Wisdom – Women’s Study

Full details and descriptions on our website.

Membership Class: Wednesdays, Sep 17, Oct 1, 15 & 29, 6:30-8pm

Learn more about the heart of the ECC church family and God’s vision & mission for us.

Men’s Fraternity Classes

The Quest for Authentic Manhood (Year 1) – Begins Sunday, Sep 14, 6:30pm

Winning at Work & Home (Year 2) – Begins Thursday, Sep 11, 6:30pm

Sign-up at the table in the Gathering Area.

Senior Adult Celebration Dinner

Saturday, Sep 13, 5pm in the Gathering Area

• For those 70 & over who have RSVP’d
• Dinner will be served at 5pm followed by Music with the Buckeye Blend Quartet.

Everyone is invited to come at 6pm for the entertainment provided by Buckeye Blend Quartet.
 

Here is the correct link to register for ETCH Electives.