December 24, 2019
Don’t forget! One Worship Gathering Sunday, December 29 and Sunday, January 5 at 10am.
December 20, 2019
End of Year Gifts to the Church
Please have all end-of-the-year gifts to the church by Sunday, Dec 29 (or SimpleGive by Thursday, Dec 26) to be included on your 2019 giving Statement. Thank you for your generous giving!
- Monday, Dec 23: 9am – 5pm
- Tuesday, Dec 24: 9am – 1pm
- Wednesday, Dec 25: Closed
- Thursday, Dec 26: Closed
- Friday, Dec 27: Closed
- Monday, Dec 30: 9am-5pm
- Tuesday, Dec 31: 9am – 1pm
- Wednesday, Jan 1: Closed
ECC Knights Basketball – December & January Home Games
- Sat, Dec 28 Varsity Knights at 3pm Vs Alumni
- Mon, Jan 6 JV Knights at 6pm, Varsity Knights at 7:15pmVs Castine Cavaliers
- Sat, Jan 11 JV Knights at 10am, Varsity Knights at 11:15am Vs Connersville Community Christian
- Mon, Jan 27 JH Knights at 6:30pm, Varsity Knights at 7:30pm Vs Dominion Academy
December 13, 2019
Thank you for expressing the value of generous living by…
- Giving presents and monetary gifts for the families that were adopted for our Christmas project. The lives of 5 families with 15 children were impacted with an overwhelming demonstration of the love of Christ!
- Designating over $13,000 in donations to the Benevolence Project to help a family with remodeling expenses as they care for extended family members.
December 6, 2019
Christmas Giving Project
Sunday, Dec 8 is the last day to bring gifts for the families we have adopted. Here is a list showing the children and their ages and a list of clothing sizes, hobbies and interests of the different children. Christmas project list
Christmas Caroling – Wednesday, Dec 11, 6-8pm
Sunday is the last day to sign-up at the Christmas kiosk or email misscoleen@eatoncommunitychurch.org. Everyone is invited to join us. We will go caroling and then return to the church for hot chocolate and Christmas cookies.
Office Closed – Tuesday, Dec 10
The Staff will be out of the office for a one day retreat.
November 29, 2019
Celebrating Baptism
Anne Ashworth, Brad Ashworth and Adam Curry were baptized on November 10.
- Saturday, December 7
- Doors open at 7am
- Breakfast at 7:30am
LUKE 3:11…If you have food, share it with those who are hungry.
Collect the items from the list below to provide a Christmas meal to a family in need:
- Canned green beans
- Canned corn
- Canned sweet potatoes
- Cream of mushroom soup
- Cream of chicken soup
- Corn muffin mix
- Box of mac & cheese
- Stuffing mix
- Egg noodles
- Dessert mix
- Jar of applesauce
- Jello or pudding mix
- Canned meat (tuna or chicken)
- Canned fruit
- Box of instant oatmeal
- Pancake mix
- Box of hot chocolate
Caring for Others at Christmas!
Where do you turn when your family is broken? It’s not just in the news, but we can see brokenness at work in the lives of those around us: people who suffer from addictions, people who lash out at others in anger and cruelty, people who are stuck in financial messes, people who make the same big mistakes over and over again and slowly self-destruct their own lives while hurting the lives of those around them.
It would be so easy to sit in our houses and say “thank God, I’m not one of them”. But…we are. It’s just that our brokenness isn’t seen by the rest of the world. You see, we are all broken in some way. Some of us have bad habits that trip us up over and over again. Some of us struggle with sins we know we shouldn’t do, but we end up doing it anyway. Some of us are overwhelmed by unforgiveness, a lashing tongue, or a temper that gets out of control. Still others, it’s their thought life. Some people have more brokenness than others and some have less but, when we get down to the bottom of it, we’re all broken. That’s what Jesus came for when He was born – not to bless the unbroken but to reach out to the broken, the hurting, the destitute, the hopeless and bring light into their darkness.
One young single mom in our area has come from a family that is rife with brokenness. As I listened to her story, it struck me just how alone she must feel in this world. There is not a family around her to whom she can turn. And she is facing obstacles and challenges that would flatten any whole family, much less a young woman on her own.
These families that we are helping at Christmas – we’re not helping them because we are whole and good and, in our largess, we are reaching down to meet their feeble needs. We are helping them because we too know what it is like to be broken, to be desperate, to be hurting, to not know how to get ourselves out of where we find ourselves. We are essentially one beggar telling another beggar where we found bread. In truth, we found the Bread of Life. And as He is changing us, we’re learning to see others through His eyes. We are becoming His hands to reach out, His arms to give a hug, His heart to meet whatever needs we are able to meet.
And so, we as a broken people, are reaching out to care for 5 broken families with 15 children to provide Christmas for them. We will be His hands, His feet, and His heart to each one of them. Jesus was once eating with a group of tax collectors and sinners. When the “unbroken” pharisees protested, Jesus challenged them “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” (Mark 2:17) As we reflect this season on that baby who was born, let’s share the hope of that moment with the broken who are around us.
Miss Coleen
Giving Details:
- Here is a list of the families showing the children and their ages and a list of clothing sizes, hobbies and interests of the different children. Christmas project list
- These handouts are also at the Christmas kiosk in the Gathering.
- If you wish to give a monetary gift to a family, please make your check payable to the church and write on the check which family to whom you wish to give. Give your check at the Christmas Kiosk or to Miss Collen. All monies will be converted into gift cards.
- A plan is in place to ensure that every child receives an equal number of gifts and doesn’t receive duplicates of the same gift (unless they wanted it).
- Need more information? Contact Miss Coleen or any member of the Mission and Outreach Team.
- Deadline to bring all gifts: Sunday, December 8
November 22, 2019
Benevolence Project 2019-A
This project is to assist a family in our church with remodeling expenses. In the midst of crisis, this family has obtained guardianship of two children from their extended family and need additional space in their home. Our goal is to raise $10,000 to help with these expenses. Donations can be given from Nov 17-Dec 8. Please designate giving to this project under the label of “Project 2019-A” or check “Benevolence” on Simple Give. Thank you for your generous living as we continue to Share Life, and Share Christ.
Christmas Caroling – Wednesday, December 11, 6-8pm
Everyone is invited to join us for this special time. We will go caroling and then return to the church for hot chocolate and Christmas cookies. Sign-up now at the Christmas kiosk.
Etch Variety Show
On January 8, we are hoping to host a variety show showcasing the talents and gifts God has bestowed upon ECC. Acts can be a “variety” of performances from dancing and singing to comedy and skits. Our desire is to have a fun night filled with laughter and encouragement.
We are still needing some registrations to fill the evening, so we’re providing the opportunity for any interested to sign up via the web.
What You Need To Know:
- The content of any songs, music, speeches, poems, etc. need to glorify God and not support worldly values. If you have any questions whether something would be appropriate, check with Pastor Josh. If you need help finding good Christian music, see Pastor Josh.
- All clothing worn should be appropriate for church – no skimpy or revealing outfits for any reason.
- All persons sharing their acts need to be doing it for God’s glory; this is not a competition or a way to look better than others. It is simply a fun way to share what God has made each of us able to do!
- The maximum time limit for all acts is five minutes. It can be anywhere from 1-5 minutes but can be no more than 5 minutes.
- The acts should be well-rehearsed and practiced. The act must also be safe for the team and the audience.
- All acts must have at least two people. We also encourage family acts and intergenerational acts.
ECC Knights Basketball
We have a long storied tradition of young men and women who played the game of basketball for our church in the name of Jesus Christ. We have won championships, come close some years, and also had years of rebuilding. Regardless of the results on the scoreboard and the win column, each year we are confident that Jesus was a focal point of this ministry.
As we expressed a few months ago, this ministry is now undergoing a large change as we try to fill the shoes of Clif & Jana Martin and those who supported them as we transition into a season of leadership and effective ministry. We have some great coaches who have stepped in and begun caring for these young players and developing their skills both on and off the court, while also seeking opportunities to share the hope of Christ.
This ministry will be most effective when our church sees the amazing opportunity we have to bring Christ into the lives of these young men and thus embraces the opportunities present. If you remember, I promised at some point we would be reaching out to you for help. This is that time!
There are a total of 7 home games this year. We need at least four people for each game to cover admissions and concessions (explained in more detail below). We are looking for people who would be willing to help one or two games in the season. Please know, the more people who are willing to help the less we will need people to cover multiple weeks.
If your’e not able to support us by helping in the two areas below, we always appreciate support from fans! You can see the schedule on our website.
Here’s some of the biggest ways you can help:
ADMISSIONS
Admissions collects money from guests entering the game. This position would require you to show up a half hour early to the first game of that day and you will be dismissed after the 2nd quarter of the final game.
Main responsibilities include:
Money handling & welcoming/public interaction
CONCESSIONS
Concessions prepares and distributes food for guests. This position would require you to show up a half hour early to the first game of that day and will be dismissed at the 3rd quarter of the final game for cleanup.
Main responsibilities include:
Money handling, food service, and cleanup
There are other ways to help us, but they require some specific skills: Safety, Medical Personnel, Administrative, etc.
Please help us make this ministry as successful as it has been in past years. Blessings, P. Josh
November 15, 2019
ETCH Community Variety Show: Wednesday, January 8
We will be kicking off the 2020 Etch Season with our very own Etch Variety Show! If you want to share your talent or gift, make sure to sign-up before November 24th. Our goal is to glorify God with the talents he has given us and this is an opportunity to share.
Things to know:
- Each act must be 2 or more people
- You must sign-up for a “review” date (Dec. 10 or 12)
- There are only 20 slots available so claim yours now!
- More information at the kiosk
Women’s Ministry: Love In Action
Monday, Nov 18 at 6:30pm, Kitchen
Freezer meal prep for those in need: new baby, surgery, death, etc. All ladies are invited to join us.
Weather Closing Information
Be sure to sign-up for Texting so you can receive alerts. Text Eatoncc to 40650. If Sunday Services or Etch need to be cancelled, notification will be made by:
- Text
- Lifeshare
- TV Channel 7-WHIO
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