EAST MAIN STREET CHRISTIAN CHURCH NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2018 Volume XCVI Issue 11 SENIOR PASTOR: Roger Gardner ASSOC. PASTOR/ WORSHIP LEADER/ ACCOMPANIST: Raphael Starr YOUTH/ YOUNG ADULT PASTOR: Greg Boyland WEDDING COORDINATOR: Marcy Fry DIRECTOR of NOAH S ARK PRESCHOOL: Stephanie Hoel ELDER EMERITIS: Larry Reynolds TREASURER: Nedra Shepard FINANCIAL SECRETARY: Nancy Ritchie A SEASON OF THANKSGIVING On November 22 nd we will gather with family and friends to celebrate a day of thanksgiving. I love that day! I enjoy watching the Macy s parade and having our family all together to share in a wonderful meal. But most of all I enjoy counting my blessings and giving thanks to our God. But a day is not enough. I have so much to be thankful for that I need more than a day of thanks, I need a season of thanksgiving. Perhaps you do too. I want to encourage our church family to make the entire month of November a season of thanksgiving. Take time each day to reflect on your blessings and offer your gratitude to God. VETERAN S DAY One thing we should all be thankful for are the men and women who have served our country in the armed forces. Veteran s Day is on Sunday November 11 th and we will be doing a special tribute to veterans and active duty personnel in all three services. DECK THE HALLS For many years we have kicked off the Christmas season at the church by decorating the sanctuary during worship. This year we want to start a new tradition. On Saturday, December 1 st we will be having a family event at the church from 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. We will create a special holiday craft project, share together in soup and sandwiches for lunch, participate in some fun Christmas activities, then close out the event by working together to decorate the sanctuary and the Big room. I hope you will plan to join us. There is no cost for this event and everyone is welcome. God bless, Pastor Roger OFFICE ADM. Cathy Cannon MINISTER OF MAINTENANCE Art Hensley Roger Gardner Raphael Starr Greg Boyland Marcy Fry
PAGE 2 NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2018 NEWS & VIEWS REALIZE HOW BLESSED YOU ARE! HELPING HANDS MINISTRY This ministry responds to EMSCC members need for temporary assistance: LIGHT CLEANING, MEALS, RIDES TO DR. APPTS, LAUNDRY, ETC. Call the church office (552-7171) to be a part of this special ministry, if you have questions, or need HELPING HANDS. JUST A REMINDER ABOUT MEMORIAL FLOWERS! Those wishing to provide flowers for a certain Sunday in memory of loved ones must contact the florist of their choice to place and pay for the order themselves at that time. If you wish your memorial flower information printed the Sunday bulletin, please contact the church office by the Thursday before the Sunday you have selected. Thank you! CHRISTIAN GROWTH PLAN DAILY: Spend 20 min. Bible reading/ study & 10 min. in prayer (time can be divided). WEEKLY Participate in worship & do some service applying Scripture lessons. MONTHLY: Get involved in a ministry and/or mission opportunity. QUARTERLY: Read /listen to a book to educate, inspire, motivate and challenge spiritual growth. ANNUALLY: Participate in a program/ special event/bible study/retreat or conference to further Christian growth. Our church website (emscchurch.org) now includes our pictorial directory. Password to access pictorial directory is: Psalm118. PRAYER CONCERNS: James Borum, Mary Boyland, Mark Carlson, Norman Carter, Kristy Cassell, Lori/Grace Ebbert, Kelvin Francis, Norma Gibbons, Mike/Lin Goodman, Madison Hancock, Jerry Harper, David Heflin, Katie Hoban, Bryant/Kay Hunt, Ron Hussong, Jim Marley, Jeffrey Murray, Ruth Parks, Nancy Petticrew, Daniel Post, Abigail/Christy/Kenny Seward & family, Cathy Starr, Micah Trice, Kevin Vance, Walt/Betty VanNess, Gretchen Watson, CANCER: Amy Bond, Bernie Connors, Mike Connors, Steve Connors, Paul Couch, Greg Creamer, Barbara Davis, Derek Duncan, Christy Fischer, Angela Forner, Sue Gardner, Janet Goldsberry, Brian Goodman, Sarah Harner, Cathy Huntsinger, Jaylene, Scott Patrohay, Tom Stone ARMED FORCES: Andrew Duncan, Darren Jarvis, Hector Mendez, Jr., Aaron Parkins, Koda Purvis, Joseph T. Seward, Lisa Shock
NOVEMBER 2018 NEWSLETTER PAGE 3 NEWS & VIEWS FOOD PANTRY UPDATE If you can help, the Elwood Food Pantry always needs the following food items: canned fruit, oatmeal cereal packets, boxed cereal, boxed potatoes, Knorr Rice packets, canned potatoes, canned sweet potatoes, soups, macaroni, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, cake mixes, Raman noodles, granola bars, cookies, crackers, peanut butter, jelly, toilet paper, soaps, hygiene items and plastic bags from grocery trips. They can also use cash and/or Needlers gift cards. Thank you...your support is so appreciated! COMMUNITY MEAL SCHEDULE 1st United Methodist Church : 2nd Sat., 5pm East Main St. Christian Ch : 3rd Thurs., 6pm St. Joseph s Catholic Ch: 4th Wed., 5pm St. John s Lutheran Ch 4th Sat., noon. MISSION MINISTRY UPDATE Each year in November we observe Veteran s Day by sharing together in a special offering to support our active duty personnel. Military chaplains have found that the best way to give the Bible to our troops is to use Bible Sticks. These are small digital Mp3 players that have the Bible loaded onto them. Each one comes in a box with earbuds and a Bible reading plan to help them find comfort and encouragement from God s word. Please join us in supporting our troops. Upcoming mission trips to the Dominican Republic: January 19-26, 2019 July 13-20, 2019
PAGE 4 NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2018 NEWS & VIEWS RECYCLE! It saves landfill space, conserves energy, and insures a better future for all of us. The Elwood Recycling Center, located at 1033 South H St., will accept the following on Mon (noon-5:00pm)tues, Wed, Thurs (10:00am- 5:00pm) and Sat (8:00am to 1:00pm): NEWSPAPER: Newspaper/ Newspaper inserts MAGAZINES, BOOKS & PAPER: Magazines, phone books, soft & hard-bound books, office paper, shredded paper, junk mail, envelopes, etc. CORRUGATED CARDBOARD: Corrugated cardboard only ALUMINUM: Aluminum beverage and food cans, pie plates, foil, etc. (must be empty and rinsed clean). USED MOTOR OIL & BATTERIES: Used motor oil, household and car batteries GLASS: Clear, brown, & green glass (beer & wine bottles), all sizes of glass food containers (must be empty and rinsed clean) TIN & STEEL PRODUCTS: Soup, coffee, fruit and vegetable cans (must be empty and rinsed clean) PLEASE SORT ALL ITEMS AS SHOWN ABOVE. THANK YOU! CALL THE CHURCH OFFICE (552-7171): 1. When a family member is admitted to the hospital, so visits can be made. 2. When your class/ group plans a meeting so it can be cleared and placed on the church calendar. 3. When your home/business phone number changes, so our records can be updated. 4. When you are planning to move; out of town or locally, even if it s only for the summer or winter. 5. When a new baby arrives in your family. 6. When a member of your family leaves home for college, the military, or to establish a new residence. THE BIBLE ON-LINE : ww.biblegateway.com 1. Click #1, under Search the Bible, 2. Click Bible Book List. 3. Click any chapter. 4. All versions can be viewed. Mark your Calendars for the 3rd ANNUAL ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SPECTACULAR SOUP BUFFET On Saturday, December 8, 2018 Time: 11:00am to 4:00pm Enjoy Chili, Potato, Ham /Bean, Tomato/ Basil, and Chicken Noodle, etc...in addition to a variety of crackers, beverages, and desserts. Cost: Adults $7, Kids (10 and under) $2, Kids 3 & under free) This is a fundraiser to raise money for much-needed electrical repairs.
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EAST MAIN STREET CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1801 Main St., Elwood, IN 46036 Office Hours: 9am-Noon,1-4pm Weekdays Phone: (765) 552-7171 E-Mail: emscc@sbcglobal.net Web Site: www. emscchurch.org NON PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 15 ELWOOD, IN 46036 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED MISSION STATEMENT OF EAST MAIN STREET CHRISTIAN CHURCH: WE, AS DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST, STRIVE TO UPHOLD HIS TEACHINGS IN A STRONG CHRISTIAN FAMILY, BINDING US TO HIM, AND THROUGH HIM TO ONE ANOTHER, TO THE CHURCH UNIVERSAL, AND TO THE WORLD. You know how every once in a while you do something and the little voice inside says, There. That s it. That s why you re here...and you get a warm glow in your heart because you know its true? Do more of that. Our worship service is broadcast Sunday mornings at 9:00am, on WERK 104.9 FM. TO GET THE NEWSLETTER SENT TO YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS, just send your e-mail address to us at emscc@sbcglobal.net