UPCOMING EVENTS
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 30, 2022
Our Sunday Worship Service will be held on Sunday, January 30th at 10:30am on-site and online with our live feed for all to join us virtually. Any person with sickness or symptoms should stay home (see What To Expect During On-Site Worship here). We will offer a live-stream of this service for those at home and this live-stream video link will be available on our Online Worship page which you can access here. To access our YouTube channel, please click here. |
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 30, 2022
On Sunday, January 30th at 9:00am, the Adult Sunday School class will resume the verse by verse study of Philippians. The letter is written to us to encourage us to contend for the gospel, rejoice in Jesus, and to press on. This class is facilitated by retired Pastor Dave Hannig. Come join us for this discovery Bible study from 9-10am on Sunday morning on January 30th and throughout the month of February. Questions and comments will be welcomed as we enjoy God’s word together. |
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 30, 2022
The Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 12:30pm following a fundraiser lunch for youth and adults attending Unite North on July 14-17, 2022 at Bethel University (this event replaces Unite held in TN, formerly known as CHIC). The proposed change to our church bylaws will be brought to our Annual Congregational Mtg for vote of our membership as stimulated in Article IX of our Church Bylaws. All ECC members are encouraged to attend and all attenders are invited to join us. The meeting will be held in the sanctuary so we have capability of having In-Person and use the Live Stream. Be aware if you choose Live Stream it will not have the capability for interaction, questions and voting. Yet, social distancing in the sanctuary is excellent. OR consider catching the live stream in the Fellowship Hall and simply come in briefly for any discussions and/or votes you want to be a part of. Rationale for the Bylaw change: Previous to the pandemic we were at a tipping point to be able to staff our volunteers for our various elected leadership positions. Culture and a newer generation have been reluctant to be ‘joiners’ and do ‘business meetings.’ Coming out of the pandemic we are at a crisis for ALL volunteers, but especially key elected positions. This proposed bylaw change is meant to remedy this reality on a trial basis to see if it will help us as we move forward or see if our culture and post-COVID volunteer engagement bounces back. Printed copies of the proposed bylaw changes are available at the Info desk. |
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2022
We have returned to our traditional Awana format in September with small group time, adult leader time, large group teaching time and game time! The evenings begin with family suppers for Wednesday night ministry families in the fellowship hall starting at 5:30pm. Awana starts at 6pm and concludes at 7pm. Families will be asked to sign up for the meal by Monday of the current week, see the sign-up at the meal or on the Information desk on Sunday. The cost remains the same at $2/kids and $3/adults, with a $10 family maximum each week. |
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2022
The Women’s Bible Study with Sherry Olson on Wednesday mornings will resume meeting on Wednesday, February 2nd at 9:30am. The new 12-week study they will start is called “Attributes of God” by Dr. Steven Lawson. Misconceptions about God abound. But they don’t have to. God has revealed His character in Scripture, illuminating the attributes that define Him. While we, being finite creatures, can never truly comprehend everything that God is, we should study what He Himself has said. In this teaching series, The Attributes of God, Ligonier teaching fellow Dr. Steven Lawson articulates a biblical understanding of divine attributes and explores how a right understanding of God can affect every aspect of our lives. |
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2022
Valentine's Day is Coming so here is some Marriage Encouragement with Craig & Ardis Dirksen! Join us for dessert on Sunday, February 6th from 3:00-5:00PM in the fellowship hall as Craig and Ardis Dirksen share their story and some ideas which may give your marriage a real boost in love and intimacy. God has given this amazing gift of marriage, but there is little encouragement for marriages between premarital counseling and the 50th wedding anniversary. This presentation offers that encouragement to couples. Those attending will not be asked to talk or share their feelings or break into small groups. Please sign up at the Information Desk if you would like to attend. |
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2022
The Remarkable Women of the Bible by Elizabeth George Remarkable! What a wonderful word to describe the women of the Bible! These dear women of faith and their life changing messages will be our study for Women’s Bible Study, Monday Nights at 6:30pm. The gatherings will be on Zoom so we can include those who are snowbirds, those who have home responsibilities, and for those who don’t want to travel at night. Please purchase your own book and study guide through Amazon or CBC. Our first study will be February 7th. Kathy will send you the Zoom link each week by text (meeting # will be the same for the entire study). Please sign up at the Info Desk at church or call the office. If you have any questions, please call Kathy Graham. |
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2022
Join us for lunch Sunday, February 20th after worship. If you are a young adult, young couple or a family with children at home (babies-youth group age) this invitation is for you! Join us for lunch, planned and served, following the morning worship service! We will be serving a main dish, fruit/veggie salads (kid-friendly), dessert, and beverages. There is a small cost of $3 adults/ $2 kids to help with the expenses of the meal. You won't want to miss this time as we visit together & enjoy lunch! |
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2022
Join us for a Baby Shower honoring Lydia Thompson on Saturday, February 26th from 1:00-2:30pm in the NLECC Fellowship Hall. Lydia and Ryan's baby girl, Ila, arrived on 12/2/2021, just before the shower was previously scheduled on December 5th. Lydia is registered at Target. The shower is hosted by her family. Friends and family are welcome to attend! |