New Worship Format

The Elders and Pastor Dan have made a decision on the proposal presented in November. We will move forward with this new format of one Sunday Morning Worship Gathering at 10am, beginning January 1, 2023. This decision was made with much prayer and discussion as well as input from our church body. We believe coming together as one body and worshiping in unity and faith will strengthen us to carry out our mission to Share Life and Share Christ.

Paul in Ephesians address the church about God’s purposes. He says in chapter 4 verses 1 thru 6: “1) As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2) Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3) Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4) There is one body and one Spirit- just as you were called to one hope when you were called- 5) one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6) one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

This is the desire of your leadership. Thank you all for your help in making this decision. If you have questions, please feel free to speak to one of the elders or pastors.

Mission & Outreach’s Birthright Christmas Project

1 Samuel 1:27 records Hannah’s request to the Lord… “For This Child I Have Prayed…”

This Christmas season, join us in celebrating LIFE and honoring the Giver of Life by visiting “Hannah’s Tree” in the Resource Center.

To support Birthright,  you can:

• Select a tag from the tree and purchase the specific item listed.
• Pick up a Baby Theme Bag for multiple items needed to complete Baby Layettes. The layettes will be distributed by Birthright.
• Give $ in monetary envelopes. Please do not give through the ECC offering.

Your support is greatly appreciated by Birthright as they encourage life in our community.

Saturday, Dec 3, Rm 101, 8-9am. Doors open at 7:30am.

Jerry Deaton will share how God rescued him from darkness and brought him into His marvelous light. All men are invited for food and fellowship and are encouraged to bring a friend or family member.

Mission & Outreach’s Birthright Christmas Project

1 Samuel 1:27 records Hannah’s request to the Lord… “For This Child I Have Prayed…”

This Christmas season, join us in celebrating LIFE and honoring the Giver of Life by visiting “Hannah’s Tree” in the Resource Center.

To support Birthright,  you can:

• Select a tag from the tree and purchase the specific item listed.
• Pick up a Baby Theme Bag for multiple items needed to complete Baby Layettes. The layettes will be distributed by Birthright.
• Give $ in monetary envelopes. Please do not give through the ECC offering.

Your support is greatly appreciated by Birthright as they encourage life in our community.

Birthright of Eaton is located at 212 E High Street in Eaton. This building was donated and has recently undergone some much needed renovations thanks to the generosity of donors.

Sunday, November 27^th at 9am in Rm 6 In the Kid’s hallway

We hope you can join us for breakfast and discussion. Childcare is provided.

Our next breakfast will be January 22^nd.

Mission & Outreach’s Birthright Christmas Project

1 Samuel 1:27 records Hannah’s request to the Lord… “For This Child I Have Prayed…”

This Christmas season, join us in celebrating LIFE and honoring the Giver of Life by visiting “Hannah’s Tree” in the Resource Center.

To support Birthright you can:

• Select a tag from the tree and purchase the specific item listed.
• Pick up a Baby Theme Bag for multiple items needed to complete Baby Layettes. The layettes will be distributed by Birthright.
• Give $ in monetary envelopes. Please do not give through the ECC offering.

Your support is greatly appreciated by Birthright as they encourage life in our community.

“The essence of our service is love.  We should not underestimate the power of love. We in Birthright rely on intuition, and a loving attitude, free from all judgment. Judgement vanishes with love.”

Saturday, Dec 3, Rm 101, 8-9am. Doors open at 7:30am.

Jerry Deaton will share how God rescued him from darkness and brought him into his marvelous light. All men are invited for food and fellowship and are encouraged to bring a friend or family member.

Mission & Outreach’s Birthright Christmas Project

1 Samuel 1:27 records Hannah’s request to the Lord… “For This Child I Have Prayed…”

This Christmas season, join us in celebrating LIFE and honoring the Giver of Life by visiting “Hannah’s Tree” in the Resource Center.

Beginning Today,  you can:

• Select a tag from the tree and purchase the specific item listed.
• Pick up a Baby Theme Bag for multiple items needed to complete Baby Layettes. The layettes will be distributed by Birthright.
• Give $ in monetary envelopes. Please do not give through the ECC offering.

Your support is greatly appreciated by Birthright as they encourage life in our community.

Birthright of Eaton is pro-life, not just pro-birth. They help mom and baby up through age 2. Beyond that they help with referrals and when needed & available other physical needs.

Family Advent 2022

Scan the QR code to download an Advent resource for your family.

Sunday, November 27^th at 9am in Rm 6 In the Kid’s hallway

Our November breakfast is right around the corner!

We hope you can join us for breakfast and discussion.

Childcare provided.

Our next breakfast will be January 22^nd.

Decorating for Christmas

Sunday, Nov 20 from 1-5pm and Monday, Nov 21 from 1-5pm

Come join us as we decorate the church for the upcoming Christmas season. We would like to have multiple Nativity sets displayed throughout the church. If you have a Nativity set that we could display this year, please contact Dee in the office.

Miss Coleen’s Books

If you borrowed a book from Miss Coleen and have not returned it, please return it to the church office by Wednesday. Thank you.

Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes

Monday, November 21^st is the last day to drop-off filled boxes.

Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes

Pizza & Packing Party – Wednesday, Nov 16

Pizza at 6pm. Packing at 6:30pm

If packing your own box, drop-off week is November 14-21.

Decorating for Christmas

Sunday, Nov 20 from 1-5pm and Monday, Nov 21 from 1-5pm

Come join us as we decorate the church for the upcoming Christmas season. We would like to have multiple Nativity sets displayed throughout the church. If you have a Nativity set that we could display this year, please contact Dee in the office.

Luke 3:11

…if have food, share it with those who are hungry

The Food Pantry is collecting items for Christmas meals to be given out to families in December:

• 2 cans green beans
• 2 cans corn
• Egg noodles
• Stuffing mix
• Instant potatoes
• Corn muffin mix
• Box of mac-n-cheese
• Chicken broth
• Turkey or chicken gravy
• Cream of mushroom soup
• Canned fruit
• Dessert mix

Please place items in the grocery cart in the entryway. Thank you for your generous living.

Conversation with Elders

Sunday, November 6 following the service in the Great Room

Discussion on Proposed New Sunday Morning Worship Format

ECC Students Fall Retreat 2022

November 11-13 at Camp Campbell Gard

Theme: The God of Festivals

Cost $100 (covers food and lodging) – you can add a “Created to Worship” t-shirt for another $15 at registration. Sunday is the last day to register.

Saturday, Nov 5, Rm 101, 8-9am. Doors open at 7:30am.

Rudy Roth will be sharing his faith story. All men are invited for a time of food and fellowship and are encouraged to bring a friend or family member.

Conversation with Elders

Sunday, November 6, following the service in the Great Room

Discussion on Proposed New Sunday Morning Worship Format

2022 Christmas Outreach Project #1 Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes

Help take the Good News of the Gospel to the ends of the earth through a shoebox. We are collecting items for the Packing Party on November 16^th.

Suggested Gifts:

Tools – screwdriver, small hammer, plyers

Crafting – yarn, crochet hook, knitting needles

Sewing Kit – needles, thread, scissors, needle threader, thimble

Fishing Kit – hooks, bobbers, line, sinkers

Flashlight with batteries – tape over the ends of batteries

Please place items in the tubs at the Kiosk.

Boxed are available at the Kiosk if you’d like to pack your own box.

Drop-off week is November 14^th – 21^st.

Membership Meeting Results

Those elected for 3 year terms beginning in 2023:

Elder Board

• Mike Sinks
• Mark Yeazel

Finance Team

• Nancy Deeter
• Dick Mitchell

Proposed 2023 Budget approved.

Proposed revisions to Bylaws approved.

Discipline Delight or Bad Behavior?

is a seminar on Saturday, Oct 29^th from 9am – 1pm for all Children’s Ministry volunteers offering tips, techniques, and perspectives for the effective discipline of children. 

Parents and grandparents are welcome at 10:25am. Register by emailing misscoleen@eatoncommunitychurch.org.  

Membership Meeting

Sunday, October 16 at 11:15am

Membership 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 2023 Budget, Proposed Bylaw revisions, Elder Board and Finance team members. Childcare available for those who RSVP’d.

Sunday, October 23^rd at 9am in Rm 6 (Preteen Room)

Women’s Ministry is starting monthly breakfasts. We will gather on the fourth Sunday of the month for breakfast and discussion. Childcare provided. It’s not necessary RSVP to attend but for help in preparation, you can RSVP here.

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.

Saturday, October 8 from 9:30am – 12:30pm in Rm 101

Girls 7th – 12th grade and any interested woman are invited to join us as we continue to explore what it means to root our identity in Christ and how that plays a part in our relationships with one another. We will work together on a service project. Brunch will be served.

We’d love for you to come for whatever time you can.

Conversation with the Elders

Sunday, October 9, 6pm in Rm 101

Topics: 

• Review proposed 2023 Budget
• Financial review
• Proposed changes to Bylaws
• Ministry update

2022 Christmas Outreach Project #1

Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes

Weekly Shoebox Gift Ideas for the week of Oct 12 – Clothing & Accessories    

Items can be placed in the tubs at the display in the Gathering Area.

     More Information is available on our website, eatoncommunitychurch.org or  

     at the table in the Gathering Area.