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.

Saturday, Oct 1, Rm 101, 8-9am. Doors open at 7:30am.

Bill Jennings will be sharing how The Quest for Authentic Manhood Bible Study has impacted his faith walk. 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, October 9, 6pm in Rm 101

 Topics:

• Review Proposed 2023 budget
• Financial Review
• Proposed changes to Bylaws
• Ministry Update

The Quest for Authentic Manhood

The Quest for Authentic Manhood is a 24 week study/discipling course to equip you to become an authentic man. We will start in October for 12 weeks and then finish the second 12 weeks in the winter.

Robert Lewis, a pastor, put together this study to give specific ways that you can understand what it means to be a man. Robert says that in these sessions, we will closely examine our development as men, the wounds that hold men back, and how these wounds can be healed. We will discover the importance of male mentors, and the role of a man in marriage.

Other topics include:

• Seasons of a Man’s Life
• Uncovering a Man’s Wounds
• Defining Manhood
• Deepening the Marriage Relationship
• Raising Sons and Daughters
• Developing a Manhood Plan

I originally signed up for the class to help a friend. I wasn’t expecting how God was going to use Quest series to change me spiritually.

Kenny Rogers

Men’s Fraternity is perhaps the most influential experience I have undergone at this time in my life. The call to biblical manhood has been placed on all men. Men’s Fraternity brings clarity and purpose to a man’s life. I cannot recommend it more highly.

Lou Driggs

See Bob Jones or stop at the Kiosk to register or get more information.

Mission & Outreach

3rd Quarter Project – H.I.T. Foundation Senior Home Repair

Sunday, September 25^th is the last day to give to this project. You may list “H.I.T.” on your envelope of online by checking the box “H.I.T. Senior Repair” on Simple-Give.

Saturday, Oct 1, Rm 101, 8-9am. Doors open at 7:30am.

Bill Jennings will be sharing how The Quest for Authentic Manhood Bible Study has impacted his faith walk.

All men are invited for a time of food and fellowship and are encouraged  to bring a friend or family member.

Sisters Ministry Gathering

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.

You can register here.

Covenant Membership Class

If you have been a part of the life of ECC and are ready to take the next step of commitment, we invite you to participate in our Fall Covenant Membership Class.

Class Schedule:

Sundays, October 9, November 6 from Noon – 2pm

Wednesdays: October 12, 19, 26, November 2 from 6:30 – 8pm

Please contact Dee in the office by Sunday, Oct 2^nd, 937-456-5507 to  register or for more information.

Upcoming One Service Sundays Schedule

· October 2

· October 16

· November 6

· December 4

· December 25

· January 1

One Service Sundays are at 10am.

Common Good Food Pantry

The Food Pantry is in need of meal kits for Tuna Noodle Casserole:

· Noodles

· 2 cans cream of mushroom soup

· 2 cans tuna in water

· 1 can peas

· 1 box jello or pudding for dessert

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

Conversation with Elders

Monday, September 12, 6pm in the Gathering Area

Some of the topics include:

• Proposed changes to Bylaws
• Financial update
• Ministry update

Mission & Outreach 3rd Quarter Project

H.I.T. Foundation Senior Home Repairs

Some projects are waiting to be done due to lack of funds. You may give on Sunday morning by listing “H.I.T.” on your offering envelope or online by checking the box “H.I.T. Senior Repair” on Simple-Give.

Wednesdays through November 16

A time for all generations to learn together. Didn’t register? Come to “Beyond Sunday” or “Word Games” class.

Meals will not be offered at Etch this Fall session.

Etch Begins Wednesday, September 7

Meals will not be offered at Etch this Fall session.

Youth and Adult Electives – Start at 6:30pm

These electives are designed for 7^th grade to adult. They will be much like a classroom format with small group interactions.

Etch Kids Knights Club – Starts at 6:15pm

REGISTRATIONS:  

Register for an elective online, eatoncommunitychurch.org or sign up at the table.

• Going Public with Your Faith (11 weeks)
• In/Out Elective: Beyond Sunday (No registration required)
• Interactive Elective: Word Games (No registration required)
• Women Study: Why Do You Believe That? (7 weeks – $15 for book)

This past Sunday, after our morning gathering, we had 32 students and 6 adults travel to Brookville, IN for a 5 mile trip down the Whitewater River. The group stopped halfway down the river to swim, rest, and have Jim Derringer share about our need for the Holy Spirit to be our guide. It was an all-around wonderful day for our students! I encourage you to ask a student about their experience. Also, a big THANK YOU to all the adults who made it possible!