September 10, 2021
2nd Saturday
Saturday, September 11 – Meet at ECC at 8:45am
Help with Senior home repair projects. Questions: Steve Simmons, j.stephen.simmons@gmail.com.
Some of the previous projects:
Saturday, September 4 in Rm 101 from 8-9am. Doors open at 7:30am.
All men are invited for a time of food and fellowship. Walt Locker will be sharing his story of God’s Story in his life.
The Office will be closed Monday, September 6 in Observance of Labor Day.
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:
- Sunday, October 3, Noon – 2pm
- Wednesday, October 6, 6:30-8pm
- Wednesday, October 13, 6:30-8pm
- Wednesday, October 20, 6:30-8pm
- Wednesday, October 27, 6:30-8pm
- Sunday, October 31, Noon -2pm
Please contact Dee in the office, 937-456-5507 for more information or to register.
Our next One Worship Service is Sunday, September 19th at 10am. We will have LiveStream.
August 27, 2021
Etch is inter-generational. It’s a time for all ages to interact with one common purpose: Discipleship. Together, we’ll learn, discuss, and experience Christ together. It’s a weekly place for all to Share Life and Share Christ.
Etch Community Kick-off is September 1 at 5:30pm! Join us for dinner, some fun games, a time of getting to know each other better, and learning more about ETCH Electives.
Fall Electives begin Wednesday, September 8th. Register now.
Saturday, September 4 in Rm 101 from 8-9am. Doors open at 7:30am.
All men are invited for a time of food and fellowship. Walt Locker will be sharing his story of God’s Story in his life.
Covid Update
We have 1 person from the congregation that attended worship and picnic last week that has tested positive for Covid-19 this week. They had limited contact with others on Sunday. We have no other confirmed cases and will continue to provide updates in LifeShare when needed.
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:
- Sunday, October 3, Noon – 2pm
- Wednesday, October 6, 6:30-8pm
- Wednesday, October 13, 6:30-8pm
- Wednesday, October 20, 6:30-8pm
- Wednesday, October 27, 6:30-8pm
- Sunday, October 31, Noon -2pm
Please contact Dee in the office, 937-456-5507 for more information or to register.
Our next One Worship Service is Sunday, September 19th at 10am. We will have LiveStream.
August 20, 2021
Etch is inter-generational. It’s a time for all ages to interact with one common purpose: Discipleship. Together, we’ll learn, discuss, and experience Christ together. It’s a weekly place for all to Share Life and Share Christ.
Etch Launches on September 1 at 5:30pm!
Fall Electives begin Wednesday, September 8th. Register now.
Sr Adult Banquet
Saturday, September 11th. Catered meal at 5:30pm, Great Rm.
Entertainment will be provided by our ECC family.
If you are 70 or over, contact the office, 937-456-5507, with your reservation by Noon on Mon, Aug 23.
If you did not receive an invitation and would like to attend, please let the office know.
Ecc Students: Summer Mission Tour
Over the summer, our student ministry at ECC did an untraditional version of a mission trip. Given the circumstances and challenges presented in planning longer trips, we felt it best to spread out the trip over a month. Each Thursday and Friday of July, beginning with July 8th and 9th, ECC Students traveled to a larger city in the vicinity of Eaton, OH. The result was four two-day trips to four different cities in four weeks. We called it the Summer Mission Tour. And the results were pretty amazing!
INDIANAPOLIS, IN (July 8-9)
Our task in Indianapolis was to work with an organization called Wheeler Mission who cares for homeless men, women and children and provide meals, shelter, healthcare and opportunities to change their life.
We began on Thursday serving at the Wheeler Mission Store and Donation Center. We separated clothes and home goods – a quick side note here: We threw more away than we saved… if you’re going to give something to a thrift store, please make sure it’s not just trash. It will save the workers a serious amount of time! – We discovered this ministry helps fund much of their ministry, as do donations. Selling one item of clothing provides one meal for a homeless person!
On Friday we were given the pleasure to serve dinner at Wheeler Mission’s Shelter for men. Following that, we held an activity time for the Men’s Residential Shelter where men are trying to get their lives back in order. There was competition, laughter, stories being shared and it was an all-around great time! If you’d like to hear some of the stories, ask a student that went on the trip – I’m sure they’d love to talk to you about it.
Cincinnati, OH (July 15-16)
One of the goals of these trips was to make each city a different type of serving experience, and Cincinnati was quite the experience! It was our privilege to work with Matthew 25: Ministries. Their whole warehouse was dedicated to taking what was useless to us and making it usable for others. Thus, on both Thursday and Friday we spent 9am-4pm (with a lunch break), pairing shoes and sorting feminine hygiene products.
Yes, you heard me correctly. One would think pairing shoes would be quite simple, because don’t all shoes come in pairs? Well, for Matthew 25: Ministries, they often receive shipments of shoes that don’t come with the other pair! And it was our job to find a shoe that matched it as close as possible, thus providing a wearable pair of shoes that are almost alike.
With the other amount of time, we sorted pallets of feminine hygiene products that were unusable in American stores, but were shipped off and later turned into diapers for 3rd world countries! Through these tedious, yet important tasks, we were able to witness how privileged we are in America, and also find God within the mundane. And as you’ll see below, youth tend to make the mundane a little less mundane.
DAYTON, OH (July 22-23)
Our third journey took us not too far down US 35 into Dayton, OH. We worked with a local church, New Hope Church, who does ministry in the Twin Towers district.
We began on Thursday by taking a tour of the whole street block owned by the church, and discovering their heart and passion for the people of their community. Following the tour, we were sent off into the streets and to houses to inviting people to a Family Game Night we were hosting (on behalf of New Hope) at a local park on Friday. Our students, with the help of adult leaders, went door to door inviting hundreds of adults and children to this event. Students were even able to have prayer with some and everywhere they went brought the presence of Jesus along with them.
On Friday, our students and leaders did a spectacular job putting on a carnival (Family Game Night) for close to one hundred people who came to the park. We were able to make connections for these families with New Hope’s pastor, while also providing a free meal (gave away over 150 hotdogs!) and games for the local children. It was quite a successful event!
LOUISVILLE, KY (July 29-30)
The last trip to Louisville, KY was led by Pastor Dan as we worked with Love City, a ministry located in the Portland district of the city. This ministry is located in the heart of one of the roughest neighborhoods in Louisville, but what they’re doing is pretty amazing!
Our students were sectioned into different groups and were able to come alongside Love City. Some helped with property cleanup, others worked in one of Love City’s-owned restaurants (money to support the ministry – and feed people), and still others served in the community garden. Students also participated in a children’s neighborhood summer camp held at Love City’s school.
THANK YOU
None of this would’ve been made possible if it wasn’t for the support of Eaton Community Church. With the amount of donations given to us, most students were able to attend these trips for free! Through your prayers, care, and money our students were able to be the hands and feet of Jesus, while also learning about different cultures and areas surrounding Eaton, OH. Thank you for partnering with us!
August 13, 2021
2nd Saturday
There are not projects this month so we will not be meeting tomorrow.
If you have not signed up for a meal, it is vital that you contact Dee in the office, 937-456-5507.
LifeWise
Lifewise is an after school kid’s program featuring Bible teaching, games, snacks, praying together and more!
· Open to all children at Bruce and East Elementary Schools
· After school on Thursdays until 4:30pm beginning Sep 9th
Go to lifewiseacademy.org/eatonoh to register your child.
Called Council Meeting Results
The changes of selected terminology to the ECC Bylaws was approved. The Resolution to Amend & Restate the Articles of Incorporation of Eaton Community Church, Inc. for the purpose of 501c3 tax exemption was approved.
August 6, 2021
Saturday, August 7, 8-9am in Rm 101
Doors open at 7:30am
All men are invited for a time of food and fellowship. Elder Dick Mitchell will share how the Story of God intersected his own story.
Parking Lot Project
The project will be finished and ready to use on Sunday, August 8th. Thank You to those who stepped up at the last minute to organize and participate in parking for last Sunday.
Called Council Meeting
Sunday, August 8, Immediately following the 10:45am Service
The purpose of the Council Meeting is to approve Elder’s recommended changes of selected terminology to our governing documents. Also, to approve the Resolution to Amend and Restate the Articles of Incorporation of Eaton Community Church, Inc. for the purpose of 501c3 tax exemption.
Picnic
Sunday, August 22nd
- 9:30am: Donuts and coffee
- 10am: One Service under the tent
- 11:30am: Lunch served
- 12:30pm: Games/Activities
- 1:30pm: Concert
MENU:
- Pulled pork sandwich or hot dog
- Mac & cheese
- Baked beans
- Brownies/Rice Krispy Treats
- Ice cream
Please sign up at kiosk for a meal count. We are catering the meal and it is vital that you sign-up by this Sunday, August 8th. Suggested donation of $5 per person or $20 per family of 4 or more.
Bring your own lawn chairs and canopies if you’d like.
LIVESTREAM: There will not be Livestream of the August 22nd service.
July 30, 2021
Called Council Meeting
Sunday, August 8, Immediately following the 10:45am Service
The purpose of the Council Meeting is to approve Elder’s recommended changes of selected terminology to our governing documents. Also, to approve the Resolution to Amend and Restate the Articles of Incorporation of Eaton Community Church, Inc. for the purpose of 501c3 tax exemption.
Conversation with Elders
Sunday, August 1, 6pm in the Gathering Area
Elders with give updates on the following items:
- Finances
- Called Council Meeting
- Opportunity for questions
Saturday, August 7, Rm 101, 8-9am
All men are invited for a time of food and fellowship. Elder Dick Mitchell with share how the Story of God intersected his own story.
The Parking Lot Project Update (7/29)
We just received word that the parking lot WILL NOT be completed (nor drivable) by this coming Sunday (Aug. 1).
Therefore we will continue with our normal two services on Sunday morning, however, we will need you to use our temporary entrance/exit on 732. (See photo below)
HOW YOU CAN HELP
- First, we are looking for volunteers who would be willing to help direct and assist people in parking. We need support for first service and second service or both.
- If you can help us, please contact Tami Webb: 937-689-3048.
FOR THOSE ATTENDING 1ST OR 2ND SERVICE - We ask that you please be patient upon your entrance to church this coming Sunday, and be respectful of those who are volunteering to help assist in parking.
- We have handicap spaces available, but are reserving those for any who have a handicap plate/sticker/etc.
- If you do not need a handicap space, please be willing to park where the assistants tell you to park.
We are looking forward to worshiping the Lord with you this coming Sunday, and are continued to be excited about what God is doing here at Eaton Community Church. We are sorry for this inconvenience, but are confident the parking lot will be completed the following Sunday (Aug. 8)
LIVESTREAM
If you feel uncomfortable or unable to attend this coming Sunday because of these recent changes, we encourage you to participate in worship with us through our LiveStream at 10:45 am. You can access that here.
July 23, 2021
Parking Lot Project
The parking lot repair starts Monday, July 26th. If you have a meeting or event next week, you will need to enter from 732 on the west side of the pond. Watch for holes in the yard. There will be places to park on the south side of the lot.
The Elders have asked our church family to raise $50,000 by Aug 15th to help cover the cost. Give to the project by marking your envelope “Parking Lot” or choose “Parking Lot” through SimpleGive.
Goal – $50,000
Received by 7/22/2021 – $21,490.00
3 more weeks to meet our goal.
School Supply Drive
Sunday, July 25th is the last day to bring items for the Once Around Shop school supply drive for students in need.
Items needed from ECC:
· Composition Notebooks – 75
· College Ruled Loose Leaf Paper – 50 packs
· Highlighters – 50 packs
· Markers – 50 packs
Please leave supplies in the tub at the Info Center. Thank you for your generous living!
Women’s Ministry – Book Discussion
We will discuss Flies on the Butter Tuesday, July 27 at 6:30pm in Rm 101.
Conversation with the Elders
Sunday, Aug 1 at 6pm, Gathering Area
Elders will give updates on the following items:
· Finances
· Called Council Meeting
· Opportunity for questions
Brethren Disaster Ministries Annual Ice Cream Social
Saturday, August 7, 4-7pm
Happy Corner COB, 7037 N. Union Rd. Clayton
Since Covid-19 prevented the fundraiser last year, it is a real pleasure to look forward to fellowship and fun at this years event.
LifeShare 