Thursday, February 11, 2021

1-6:30pm, ECC, Great Room

Donors get free testing for COVID-19 antibodies, the “Team Donor” long sleeve t-shirt and the new “Fight. Heal. Give” face mask. Make an appointment at DonorTime.com or call 937-461-3220.

Conversation with Elders

Sunday, February 14th at 6pm, Rm 101

Elders will give updates on the following items:

• End of year financials
• Sunday morning worship services
• Annexation
• Covid-19 response

Summer Spiritual Spectacular

June 21-25, 2021, 6:30pm

JOIN US THIS SUMMER for a 5-day spiritual growth experience for kids ages 5 and up. Featuring games, snacks, powerful Bible teaching, the choice of various activity tracks, and an end-of-the-night Celebration with our very own movie. SUMMER SPIRITUAL SPECTACULAR will help children encounter the truth of God’s Word in powerful, life-changing ways. Mark your calendars now and don’t miss it! 

Weather Closing Information

If Sunday services or Etch need to be cancelled, notification will be made by:

· Text, LifeShare, Facebook, TV Channel 7-WHIO

Notice of cancellation of any events other than Sunday morning or Etch will be by Text, LifeShare or FB. Ministry specific events or meetings will be decided by the chairperson or leader.

Conversation with Elders

Sunday, February 14th at 6pm, Rm 101

Elders will give updates on the following items:

• End of year financials
• Sunday morning worship services
• Annexation
• Covid-19 response

Luke 3:11…If you have food, share it with those who are hungry.

The Food Pantry is in need of:

Breakfast items: cereal, oatmeal, pancake mix/syrup, pop-tarts, granola bars

Just add water/butter meals –  Boxes/envelopes of noodles or rice

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

Etch Winter Session: February 3 – March 10

Electives registration and all details available on our website. New for 2021: In order to guarantee a meal, you will need to register ahead of time. Please register for electives and the meal for Feb 3 by January 31.

Covid-19 Update

Each week in LifeShare we will be sharing an update on any new Covid-19 cases. This week we have no reported new cases.

Etch Winter Session: February 3 – March 10

Electives registration and all details available on our website. New for 2021: In order to guarantee a meal, you will need to register ahead of time. Please register for electives and the meal for Feb 3 by January 31. Women’s study register by January 24.

2020 Giving Statements

All statements have been emailed or mailed. If you have any questions, call the office, 937-456-5507.

ECC Knights Basketball

January & February Home Games

Mon, Jan 25 JV Knights at 6pm, Varsity Knights at 7pm Vs Grand Lake

Mon, Feb 8 JV Knights at 6:15pm, Varsity Knights at 7:15pm Vs Miami Valley Saints

Fri, Feb 12 JV Knights at 6:30pm, Varsity Knights at 7:30pm Vs Connersville Community Christian

Mon, Feb 15 JV Knights at 6pm, Varsity Knights at 7pm Vs Laurel Panthers

Friday, Feb 26 JV Knights at 6pm, Varsity Knights at 7pm Vs Germantown Christian

Covid-19 Update

Each week in LifeShare we will be sharing an update on any new Covid-19 cases.This week we have no reported new cases.

Pastor Josh gives an update about Etch tomorrow (Wednesdays, Jan. 20), and also shares about the upcoming Winter Session of Etch and more.

Please be sure to register for meals by clicking this link.

Also, registration is open for electives. Click this link.

The elders have been made aware of a person who tested positive for the coronavirus this week. This person was wearing a mask and did not experience any signs of symptoms on Sunday. We have informed the individuals who have been directly exposed. Services will continue as planned tomorrow. Our desire is to keep you aware as we gather information, and we kindly ask you to continue to wear a mask and be careful.

Bob Jones, Elder Board President

“Discipline Delight or Bad Behavior?”

Tuesday, January 19 at 6pm, Rm 101

This seminar is offered to all Children’s Ministry team members offering tips, techniques, and perspectives for the effective discipline of children. This is open to parents and grandparents also. Register by emailing misscoleen@eatoncommunitychurch.org. 

ECC Knights Basketball

January & February Home Games

Fri, Jan 15 JV Knights at 6:30pm, Varsity Knights at 7:30pm Vs Dominion Academy

Mon, Jan 25 JV Knights at 6pm, Varsity Knights at 7pm Vs Grand Lake

Mon, Feb 8 JV Knights at 6:15pm, Varsity Knights at 7:15pm Vs Miami Valley Saints

Fri, Feb 12 JV Knights at 6:30pm, Varsity Knights at 7:30pm Vs Connersville Community Christian

Mon, Feb 15 JV Knights at 6pm, Varsity Knights at 7pm Vs Laurel Panthers

We are opening home basketball games to spectators.

Winter Electives Start February 3, 2021

Electives registration and all details available on our website. New for 2021: In order to guarantee a meal, you will need to register ahead of time.

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.

Pastor Dan shares more of Hannah’s Story from 1 Samuel and upcoming Etch news.

There will be a special session of Etch on January 13^th and 20^th, 6:30 – 8pm (No meal). Etch Knights Club will meet while Adults & Youth will participate in a two-week interactive crash course together! Threads: Themes That Weave Through the Bible – From Genesis to Revelation there are words, phrases, and themes that all point to the redemptive work of the Cross. Learn how to recognize these themes as you read scripture. Join us as we look at these threads and how they are all woven together to create a  beautiful picture of Jesus Christ.

Blood Drive

Thursday, Jan 14, 1-7 pm at ECC

Covid-19 Antibody test will be performed on all blood donors as part of the standard testing. To make an  appointment, call 937-461-3220 or go to givingblood.org.

Pastor Dan shares some scripture and a Livestream Event happening tomorrow night.

Link to Livestream Event – http://eatoncommunitychurch.org/livestream