October 30, 2020
Wednesday’s at 6:30pm
It’s a time for all ages to interact with one common purpose: Discipleship. Together, we’ll learn, discuss and experience Christ together. Not registered for an elective? Come join us for “Hard Sayings of Jesus.”
ECC Kids Nativity Play
Saturday, December 12 at 7pm
This Christmas, our children have the opportunity to be part of a traditional nativity play. Open to all children 4 years – grade 4. Children need to be present for all 3 rehearsals on November 22, 29 and December 6 immediately following 2nd service. See Miss Coleen for more details or to sign up.
Thank you
Thanks to everyone who donated candy for Fall Fun Night! You were very generous and we appreciate it!
Opportunities to Serve
Community:
Home is the Foundation Cold Shelter
Volunteers are needed to help monitor the shelter guests and serve meals. For more information and to sign up, please go to this link.
If you would like to provide a warm meal, please email Jackie Hicks or call 937-472-0500 ext 422.
Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner
Community Action Partnership is planning to prepare the meal at Bruner Arena and provide carryout and delivery. If you would like to donate, make checks payable to Miami Valley Community Action Partnership: Preble County and mail to 308 Eaton Lewisburg Rd., Eaton. In the memo line, please identify the check as a “Donation for Community Thanksgiving Day.”
Midweek Update 10.28.20
Pastor Josh shares about The Reds, A Spiritual Heritage and creating a home that naturally speaks about Jesus.
Midweek Update – 10.21.20
Check out the latest happenings from ECC.
http://eatoncommunitychurch.org/media/ecc-midweek-update
Have a great rest of the week!
ECC Annual Council Meeting
The results of the vote at our Annual Church Council Meeting yesterday:
Elected to Elder Board:
Kenny Rogers
Greg Brubaker
Elected to Finance Team:
Elaine Wheeler
Therese Betar
Affirmed as Deacons:
David & Cassie Dakin
David & Melanie Hamilton
Clif & Jana Martin
Dean & Judy Weller
John & Joella Redick
Additional Results:
96.7% voted yes to amend the Code of Regulations to add Article XIV (Statement of Biblical Doctrine)
94.4% voted yes to approve the 2021 Proposed Budget
October 16, 2020
Fall Council Meeting
Sunday, October 18 at 2pm
Council meetings are open to the entire congregation. Members may vote. Reports from: Pastor Dan, the Elder Board and the Finance Team. Also, voting on the 2021 Budget, Elder Board and Finance team members, and Affirmation of Deacons.
Please RSVP to Miss Coleen if you need childcare.
Fall Fun Night
Wednesday, Oct 28, 6:30pm
This event for kids includes costumes, candy, a special teaching and fun activities.
Candy donations – If you can donate individually wrapped candy, please drop it off in the candy tub in the Gathering Area by Sunday, October 25. Thank you!
ECC Students
Fall Retreat – “Made for the Garden”
November 6-8
3 days and 2 nights with campfires, hiking, dodgeball, teaching and so much more. Join us for a weekend at Camp Wesley you won’t forget. More info and registration, eatoncommunitychurch.org.
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.
October 9, 2020
Conversation with Elders
Sunday, Oct 11, 6pm, Rm 101
Some of the topics include:
- Introduction of Elder & Finance Team Candidates, Deacons
- Review Proposed 2021 Budget
- Updates on other areas of ministry
Fall Council Meeting
Sunday, Oct 18, 2pm, Great Room
Council meetings are open to the entire congregation. Members may vote. Reports from: Pastor Dan, the Elder Board and the Finance Team. Also, voting on the 2021 Budget, Elder Board and Finance team members, and Affirmation of Deacons.
Fall Fun Night
Wednesday, Oct 28, 6:30pm
This event for kids includes costumes, candy, a special teaching and fun activities. More information to come.
Candy donations – If you can donate individually wrapped candy, please drop it off in the candy tub in the Gathering Area by Sunday, October 25. Thank you!
October 2, 2020
Blood Drive
Thursday, October 8 from 1-7pm, ECC Gathering Area
Donors must make an appointment at http://www.donortime.com or by calling 937.461.3220. Everyone who registers will receive the “Wake Up It’s Time to Support the Fight” t-shirt honoring October Breast Cancer Awareness month or the “Wake Up and Give” t-shirt. Fall is a vital time to donate.
2nd Saturday
Saturday, October 10
Meet at ECC at 8:30am. We will help with Senior home repair projects locally for those in need. Contact Keith Reese, 2ndsaturday@eatoncommunitychurch.org.
Conversation with Elders
Sunday, October 11, 6pm in Rm 101
Some topics of discussion include:
- Introduction of Elder and Finance Team Candidates
- Review proposed 2021 Budget
- Updates on other areas of ministry
Voter Guide 2020
Citizens for Community Values has provided a guide for Ohio voters. Guides are available at the Info Desk.
Midweek Update – 9.30.20
Pastor Josh shares a story about how difficult it is to be a parent, and shares more about our Family Survey.
