LifeWise Academy

The school release program is in the process for K-2 children in Eaton Community Schools.They are asking for signatures of support in order to move forward with a launch in the fall. Currently, they have received around 350 of the 500 needed signatures. The sign-up kiosk will be available this Sunday morning. You can also sign on their website.
Some have asked about financial support for this ministry. Below are the numbers Miss Coleen has obtained from the local leadership team.

• Base annual budget: $60,000 for the first year
• Cost is $20 per child PER YEAR.  
• We’re basing our budget on 300 children in the first year.
• Eaton First Church of God is covering the facility cost (they will be hosting the K-2 classes)
• As of right now, $17,000 in donations have been received for the first year of operation.
• Feel free to contact Miss Coleen, who is serving on the local leadership team. 

Covid-19 Update

1 person from ECC has tested positive and is at home recovering. They have notified those they were in contact. (They have not been in attendance since Feb 7^th.)

Welcome to a winter-filled week. We hope everyone is staying warm and well. Today Pastor Dan shares from his snowy driveway.

Shared Harvest Food Bank Distribution

Saturday, February 13 from 10am – Noon at National Trail High School Parking Lot

Conversation with Elders

Sunday, February 14 at 6pm in Rm 101

Elders will give updates on the following items:

• End of year financials
• Sunday Morning Worship Services
• Worship Arts Leadership
• Annexation
• Covid-19 response

SSS Project – Photographer Needed

Take photos of stuffed animals to illustrate a story we’ll be teaching our youngest kids in SSS this summer. Photo descriptions and details will be provided. Project needs to begin soon as snow is needed for most of it. See Miss Coleen for details.

Due to weather conditions, we are cancelling Etch for tonight. We will resume next week, February 17.

Miss Coleen gives an update on Etch Dinner Reservations, the start of St. Valentines, and get ready for SSS 2021!

Catch up on any missed Midweek Updates on our website.

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.