May 22, 2020
ECC REGATHERING – May 31
We are looking forward to the chance to gather back together with you again! From the response to registration, you are too! Due to the overwhelming response, we have added 50 more spots to the 11:30am service. You can register on our website. If you have any questions, please contact the office, 937-456-5507. Also, we ask for your patience. In these uncertain times, we need to be ready to make adjustments at a moments notice. If anything changes, we will communicate that information to you as soon as possible.
Sewers Needed
The Brethren Retirement Community (BRC) has an immediate need for PPE gowns. Sewers are needed to help meet this safety measure for staff and residents. BRC has purchased fabric, and Barb Brower is making kits for sewers to use. Each kit contains instructions, cut-out fabric, and binding for five gowns. If you aren’t able to sew at this time but I have sewing machine that could be borrowed, that would be very helpful also. Contact Barb by email at barbbrower51@yahoo.com. Your assistance in meeting this urgent need is greatly appreciated!
ECC Midweek Update (May 19)
Join our elder president Dick Mitchell and our children’s ministry director Miss Coleen as they bring us the most recent news from Eaton Community Church.
May 31 Regathering Registration
Registration is now available on our website. Use this link:
Registration for May 31
We are having some technical difficulties and the registration links on our website will be ready at 1pm. Sorry for the delay.
May 15, 2020
Phasing in of Sunday Gatherings
Staff and Elders have been praying and discussing phases for gathering together again. We are reopening for services beginning Sunday, May 31. We will have 3 identical services at new times:
- 8:30am
- 10am
- 11:30am
Because each service is limited to 50 people, we are asking our church family to register online for the service you’d like to attend so we can be ready to accommodate you. Registration will begin Monday, May 18 on our website.
We will be practicing social distancing measures:
- Masks are encouraged
- No handshakes, hugs, etc.
- Chairs are placed at a safe distance
There will be no Children’s Ministries, Adult classes or Sacred Grounds.
Services will continue to be on our website for the next two weeks.
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.
1st Qtr 2020 12 month running total
Wednesday’s In May
Wanting to connect with some others from ECC in these days? Join us tonight for a Zoom gathering from 7:00-8:00. Share in discussion, prayer, laughter, and connection.
Sharing Life, Sharing Christ,
Pastor Dan
What Makes God, Good?
What makes God, good? This was the question I had asked my family during our time of worship yesterday morning. We paused in the sermon to discuss God’s worthiness for our worship. My son replied with a straight face, “The extra ‘o’.” We all chuckled as the laughter broke the seriousness of the moment. Eventually we got back to the original question, but the impromptu laughter break was a part of our worship. It was good!
We have come to expect such wittiness and humor from Jacob because God has given him such a fun and joyful spirit. Even though we know this is a part of his personality, it surprises us…and makes us laugh, again and again. It’s so good for us and for me, as I take myself and this world way to seriously at times.
I believe God was smiling at our silliness and joy in that brief moment and that makes me smile. What a reminder of the goodness of God, that even when times are tough and uncertain, He grants us joy and laughter! I know in these days it may be hard to laugh or even smile because of the grief and loss we are experiencing. Be reminded that God can and will give you joy and although it may not be as frequent as you like, enjoy it and thank God for the moment.
There is a Psalm that is written as a song of joy for restoration from God after exile and captivity. I think it appropriate even as we wait for complete restoration, “Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, ‘The LORD has done great things for them.’ The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” (Psalm 126:2-3) Let this be our hope and song in these days! We can have joy, because God has sent His Son, Jesus to save us and redeem our lives for His glory! God Is Good!
Take care of yourself, take care of one another, and laugh a little along the way!
Pastor Dan
May 8, 2020
Wednesday’s in May
Starting May 13, we will have a Zoom gathering to connect with others in this time of separation. We will discuss a specific topic of faith each week. More information to come at the beginning of the week.
Ways to Give
Thank you to those who have continued to give to the Food Bank (The Common Good) during the stay at home order. We are happy to have the church building open again so donations can be dropped-off in the Luke 3:11 cart.
Suggested Items:
- oatmeal
- cereal
- peanut butter
- mac & cheese
- ravioli
- spaghetti
- spaghetti sauce
- canned vegetable
- canned fruit
- instant/boxed potatoes
- jello/pudding cups
- shampoo
- tooth paste
- hand soap
- dish soap
Gathering Together Again
Staff and Elders are praying and discussing plans for in person Worship Gatherings. Services will continue to be online through May 17. The church office is open Monday – Friday from 9am – 5pm.
Women’s Ministry
SNAIL MAIL FUN!
WOW is pulling together a card exchange. Maybe you’ll gain a pen pal or just gain something new for your fridge!
How does it work?
- Email us your name and address ( eatonccwow@gmail.com )
- We’ll email back with the name of someone else in the exchange and their address
- You’ll mail them a card! Maybe include what God has taught you during this time, or the hobbies you’ve picked up or some encouragement
- You’ll get a card from someone else in the exchange
Checking your mail as never been so fun – wellll, unless you’ve got those online shopping packages coming in!
Midweek Update (5/6)
Want to know what’s going on at ECC? Stay up to date as Pastor Dan and our elder president Dick Mitchell share some celebrations and ways you can help here at ECC.
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