WAYS TO GIVE

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Children’s Ministries We have opportunities to volunteer during the weekend services and also during our Midweek Programming, in both Elementary and Preschool. For more information, email Pastor Julie at jllewellyn@eccfw.org or Miss Jamie, Elementary Children’s Ministries Director at jmisch@eccfw.org.

Student Ministries We are looking for parents who can help provide and serve snacks for either our Wednesday night Ignite meetings or our Sunday Night Collide/Impact meetings. Mark your eCard if you are interested in serving.

Tech The ECC Tech Team uses pre-programmed lighting and slides to help people experience God’s Word in an inspiring way. We currently have spots for volunteers in all our weekend services. We need both experienced techs and people with little experience who love technology. Training provided. Please contact Kevin Poole at kpoole@eccfw.org if you are interested in volunteering.

Care Meal Provider We are looking for persons who would be willing to provide an occasional meal for a person/family who has experienced an illness, been hospitalized or had a death in their family. You can sign up on your eCard or contact Gary Dilley at gdilley@eccfw.org for more information.

MOPS Caregivers Do you love kids and are looking for a new way to serve? ECC MOPs program is looking for childcare volunteers during their monthly meetings that take place on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday’s of each month from 9:15- 11:40 am. Please contact Amne Berning at amneb90@gmail.com if you are interested or have questions.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Worship services are recorded and live-streamed during services on the church’s website. Video security monitoring is also conducted on church premises at all times.

NOTICE

WELCOME TO ECC

Emmanuel is a community of people committed to giving Jesus Christ our worship through the careful study of His Word, the application in Our Walk, thus being disciples who share His warmth and do His work to reach our world.

Welcome Center If you are new to Emmanuel, we have a

Welcome Center to share information about the church as well as a small gift for you. It is located in the main lobby under the “Welcome”

sign.

eConnect If you want to know more about ECC, this one-hour

class will help you learn about the ministries of Emmanuel. eConnect is offered the first Sunday of the month at 11:00 am in Room 169.

Get Involved For a complete listing of ways to get connected at

ECC, visit our website at www.emmanuelcommunity.org.

The Commons You are invited before each service on Sunday

mornings to come to The Commons for coffee and donuts. It’s a great

place to meet new friends and see familiar faces. This room is located to the left when exiting the Worship Center. We have a

service in The Commons for families with kids 4 and under. It is a

service with snacks and coloring pages where kids are never a distraction.

THINGS TO KNOW

FEATURED EVENTS

eCard The eCard in your bulletin is the best way to connect with

us and let us know you are here. You can also sign up for various

ministry events or let us know your prayer requests and/or comments. Please fill out one per family each week and put it in the

offering basket.

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ECC is growing and so must our team! We are looking for people to join our facilities team. Applicants should have a servant's heart and enjoy helping others. We have both a full time and part time position available. Job duties include but are not limited to: general cleaning of facility, restocking supplies, event set-up, and locking up facility.

We are offering an opportunity on Saturday, September 21 at 9:00 am in Mark/Luke for anyone to come help create wonderful clothing items for those in need. We need people who can sew, iron, fold or cut. If you cannot attend but would like to support this effort, donations of fabric and supplies are needed. You can find a detailed list at the Event Center. Register online under “Events” or mark your eCard to attend.

EVENTS

ADULT MINISTRIES

FEATURED EVENTSSewing Day [Saturday, September 21, 9:00 am - 1:30 pm, Mark/Luke] Here is an opportunity for anyone to come help create wonderful clothing items for those in need. We need people who can sew, iron, fold or cut. We also need donations of fabric and supplies. You can find a detailed list at the Event Center. Register online under “Events” or mark your eCard to attend.

Full-Time and Part-Time Facility Positions Available Applicants should have a servant’s heart, be a self-started and team player, have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license and be able to lift and stack tables and chairs. Job duties include but are not limited to: general cleaning of facility, restocking supplies, event set-up, and locking up facility. Please contact Mike Strite at mstrite@eccfw.org for a detailed job description or questions.

Hebrew: The Language of Love [Sundays, starting Sept. 15, 3:00 - 4:00 pm, Romans] This is an introductory Hebrew language study. Using the Hebrew Scriptures set to praise music, students will learn the Hebrew aleph bet, vocabulary and grammar. Cost for materials: $20. Sign up on our website under “Get Involved” then “Studies”.

Open Gym

Come join us for fun and fellowship during our open gym sports nights. No need to register, just come play. Schedule for this fall is: 

Basketball: Tuesdays from 5:30 to 8:00 pm

Pickleball: Thursdays from 6:00 to 8:30 pm

Membership Class [Wednesday, October 16, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Cafe/Crossing]

Looking to officially become a member of Emmanuel? Those 16+ who have taken our intro class, eConnect, are invited to join us for our next membership class. Pastor Denny will discuss our church's history and structure, as well as answer questions about life here at ECC. Please register online under “Events" by Monday, October 14th.

ALL CHURCHEncounter Worship Night [Sunday, October 27, 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Worship Center] Come join us for a night of worship as we sing a variety of songs to glorify our Savior together. We will also take Holy Communion during this time of worship. This event is free for all to attend and there is no need to register. If you have questions, contact Dan Friend at dfriend@eccfw.org. 

SENIOR MINISTRIESPioneer Festival Trip [Saturday, September 28, 10:00 am - 5:30 pm] Join us as we head to Hires Park for the 44th Forks of the Wabash Pioneer Festival in Huntington, IN. We will be departing ECC at 10:00 am and returning no later than 5:30 pm. Please plan to purchase food on your own at the festival vendor stands. The cost per person for the festival entry fee is $3.

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRIESBaby Dedication [Sunday, October 20, 2:00 pm, Worship Center] We invite you to take a moment to join us at our next Baby Dedication where you can make a commitment to raise your child to have a personal relationship with Jesus! A required parent meeting will be held on October 13th at 11 am in Room 168. To register, go to “Events” on our website. For questions, contact Julie at jllewellyn@eccfw.org.

REACH MINISTRIES

STUDENT MINISTRIESRegular Weekly Meetings Ignite - Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:00 pm, FLC, Gym, Check-in inside Door 3 Collide/Impact - Sundays from 6:00 - 7:30 pm, Crossing/Corner, Check-in inside Door 3

Student Ministry Brochures To learn more about what is planned for this year in ECC’s Student Ministries, pick up a brochure at the Event Center or find it on our website under “Get Involved”, “Youth”

Mum Sales [Saturday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 22, before/after services, outside] We’ll be selling big, beautiful mums right here at ECC outside of Doors 2 and 3. Proceeds from sales go to students from Huntington University, who will be traveling to Thailand in January.

Operation Christmas Child [starting October 12, Reach Central & Kid’s Walk] Shoeboxes will be available starting October 12th. Filled boxes will be collected November. 9/10 & 16/17. Your box will go to a child around the world and will be the one and only box they will ever receive from Samaritan's Purse! We hope you are inspired to help share the love of Christ through this simple gift. For help or more information contact Jennifer Ryninger at viadoloros@comcast.net or (260) 437-0152.

Letter Writing Party [Sat., Oct. 19 & Sun., Oct.. 20, before/after services, Room 168] Please take a moment to send a holiday greeting to your sponsored child in Nicaragua or Colombia. We will provide all the necessary supplies! Come before or after services.

Habitat Build [Saturday, October 26, 8:00 - 11:00 am] We have one final build date left this year with Habitat for Humanity in the Mount Vernon Park Neighborhood. Plan to build with us no skills or supplies needed--they'll teach you everything you need to know. To find a sign-up link, go to the “Events” page of our website.

WOMEN’S MINISTRIESRefresh [Monday, October 7, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, The Commons] Join us to discover how we are each created with different personalities and how God can use that to shape who we are and how we interact with one another. Serena Luithly will be leading us through this discovery designed to draw you closer to "the God of peace himself”. Register on the “Events” page of our website. For questions, contact Jennifer Smith at jsmith@eccfw.org.