Spring Session Continues

Wednesday, April 14 – May 5

Dinner starts at 5:30pm and classes begin at 6:30pm

2 adult elective classes:

• Beyond Sunday – Living What We Believe
• Jesus and the Movies

Knights club for kids 5 years old – 6th grade continues.

You do not need to register for the adult classes. You do need to register each week on our website for the meal. Register by April 11th for the April 14th meal.

Child Dedication

The purpose of child dedication is to establish the partnership between parents and the church in passing on faith to your children. Dedicating your child to God is a commitment that can be life-changing. If you are interested in learning more, contact Miss Coleen, 937-456-5507, or misscoleen@eatoncommunitychurch.org.

Luke 3:11 – Food Pantry Donations

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

The Food Pantry is in need of:

· Biscuit mix (Jiffy)

· Tuna

· Canned mixed vegetables

· Canned soup (All varieties)

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

Good Friday Worship

Tonight at 7pm. Childcare provided.

Easter Worship

Sunday, April 4 at 8:45am and 10:45am

ECC Students – March was Doer Month

The youth of Eaton Community Church spent the month of March serving in different capacities in place of their normal gatherings on Sunday evenings. On March 7^th, we served the church by clearing out the items underneath the stage and organizing the barn.

On March 14^th, we spent the evening helping Junk for Jesus collect scrap metal to be used for building a home in Tanzania through Eternal Families. We managed to raise $1,371 for home #3!

On March 21^st, we spent time making encouragement cards for families and individuals who’ve experienced difficult times in the last year.

On March 28^th, we participated in a Prayer Walk at Crystal Lake. Please continue to pray for us as we find ways to serve.

Thanks to your generous giving, we raised over $5,000 through our Money Wall fundraiser. Thank you!!

Welcome to our new Worship and Technical Arts Director – Brian Duncan

We have been on a search to hire a staff member to provide leadership in worship and technical arts for over two years. for the last 6 months, we have been in conversation with Brian Duncan from our congregation to effectively fill these responsibilities. We are excited to announce that the elders have hire Brian to serve in a full-time position as Worship Arts and Technical Director beginning April 1.

Brian and his family have attended ECC for over 11 years and he has served in the Worship Arts Ministry in multiple capacities for about 10 years. For the last year, Brian has been working 10+ hours a week to assist in worship and technical arts leadership. Brian’s staff role will have 3 primary capacities – Leadership of Worship Arts, Leadership of Technical arts (including audio, livestream and video elements), and maintenance (as Rick Springer is retiring). While Brian’s role is not a pastoral role, Brian will serve as a leader and point person in these areas of ministry. He will be equipping others and coordinating teams to serve in these ministry areas as we carry out our mission of “Sharing Life, Sharing Christ.”

We are grateful for Brian’s commitment to the Lord and we welcome him onto our staff in this new adventure in ministry. There has been much time, prayer, and energy put into this decision and we are encouraged to see God working in this way. Welcome Brian!

Pastor Dan shares about remembering and reflecting this Holy Week.

Membership Class

Sundays, April 11 – May 2 from 12:30 – 2:30 pm and Sunday, May 16 from 12:30 – 3:30pm in Rm 101

Lunch will be provided.

This class is a time for you to learn more about ECC and God’s call upon our church. Upon completion of the class, you will have the opportunity to become a covenant member of ECC.

To register: call the office, 937-456-5507 or email, dee.carver@eatoncommunitychurch.org.

Youth Fundraiser – “Money Wall”

Sunday, March 28th is the last day for the “Money Wall”. The goal is to take at least one envelope and donate that amount to the youth group. Students are available to explain how the donations will be used. They would love to serve you in any way to help earn the money. Just ask! Thank you for your support.

Food Pantry

Current needs:

• Oatmeal – variety packs
• Tuna
• Canned peas, mixed vegetables
• Shampoo, conditioner
• Toilet paper

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

Membership Class

Sundays, April 11 – May 2 from 12:30 – 2:30 pm and Sunday, May 16 from 12:30 – 3:30pm in Rm 101

Lunch will be provided.

This class is a time for you to learn more about ECC and God’s call upon our church. Upon completion of the class, you will have the opportunity to become a covenant member of ECC.

To register: call the office, 937-456-5507 or email, dee.carver@eatoncommunitychurch.org.

Dinner starts at 5:30pm and classes begin at 6:30pm. There will be 2 adult elective classes:

• Beyond Sunday – Living What We Learn
• Jesus and the Movies
• Knights Club for kids ages 4 – 6th grade will continue

You do not need to register for the adult classes. You do need to register each week on our website for the meal.

Home is the Foundation

Volunteer opportunities:

There are low income seniors in the community in need of small home repairs. Regardless of your skill level, these projects make a big impact! Call H.I.T. Foundation, 937-472-0500, ext. 408 to find our how to help.

Pastor Dan shares about how we walk together as disciples of Jesus.

ETCH Spring Session

Spring Electives start Wednesday, March 24. Dinner starts at 5:30pm and classes begin at 6:30pm.

There will be 2 adult elective classes:

• Beyond Sunday – Living What We Learn
• Jesus and the Movies

You do not need to register for the classes. You do need to register if you want a meal.

Pastor Dan shares about living out the word of God in our lives.

Council on Aging

Items are being collected to give senior adults a goodie bag.  If you would like to donate, please place items in the basket in the Gathering Area by Wed, Mar 10.

Some Suggested Items: Travel size tissues, Large Print Crosswords, Hand sanitizer, Lip balm, Hot chocolate packets, Tea bags, Socks, Mittens, Travel size lotions/soap, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Chip clips, Bookmarks.

ECC Students March Fundraiser

For each Sunday morning of the month of March, we will be having a “Money Wall” in the Gathering Area with envelopes numbered $1-$100. The goal is to have 100 people take at least one envelope and donate that denomination of money toward the youth group. You will find students there to greet you and give information about what the money goes toward, and don’t hesitate to ask us to serve in any way to help earn that money. Thank you for helping support the youth ministry at Eaton Community Church.

ECC Students: March is DOer Month

To help bolster our fundraising efforts and serve the church, our community and the world, each Sunday evening we’ll be participating in a fundraising/service project during DOer Groups time (6-8PM). The events are below:

March 7 – Clean-Up Day at ECC

March 14 – Global Serve Day (finding ways to serve the global church)

March 21 – Writing Grief/Encouragement Cards for those who have lost loved ones in the last year

March 28 – Prayer Walk

Please pray for us as we find ways to actively live out the word of God (James 1:22).
P. Josh