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Is Stephen Ministry Right for Me? April 1, 2021 by eccoffice

Stephen Ministry is a new ministry at Emmanuel that seeks to connect people who are going through a difficult time with a compassionate listener and care giver. Who Are Stephen Ministers? A Stephen Minister is a layperson from Emmanuel Community Church who provides one-to-one Christian…

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RECOMMENDED READING PLANS 2021 December 23, 2020 by eccoffice

For Adults and Students: Pick one that fits you! A Daily FOCUS — (Scripture before Phone)   ​Bible 2021    Our Daily Bread    My Utmost for His Highest  A Bible reading PLAN:  For families with children 5th grade and lower, follow along with The Gospel Project…

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City Life Sewing - Ministry That Make an Impact May 10, 2018 by Guest Blogger

You’ve seen pictures of the dresses they make. You’ve heard about the trips to Nicaragua they’ve taken. But did you know that our ECC Women’s Ministry Sewing Team have taken on another ministry? The ECC Sewing Team has partnered with Youth for Christ’s City Life Ministry.   What is City…

Posted in: General, Missions, Women’s Ministries

That Seriously Single Sister March 17, 2017 by Guest Blogger

How the church can reach never-wed women “How many?” the elder whispers as I sneak in late for service, as usual. I hold up one finger (again), and he ushers me to an open chair. I’m inevitably seated between the doting newlyweds and the families of five beautiful children. *Sigh* Always…

Posted in: General, Women’s Ministries

What Falls Under Your Spiritual Category? January 30, 2017 by Erin Stringer

It's a new year and with that comes resolutions and goal setting. When Pastor Denny challenged us to consider balance in four areas of our lives (mental, physical, spiritual and relational), I put pen to paper, began reflecting on the past year and decided on changes I'd like to make in the…

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You Follow Me May 19, 2016 by Guest Blogger

Yup. It happened to me just like it has probably happened to you!  I've fallen victim to social media comparison! Many  of us can relate. We follow others on social media and consider their lives based on their posts and then, either consciously or unconsciously, compare it to our own…

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Making Outreach a Priority by Natalie Trout May 3, 2016 by Guest Blogger

When I moved to Fort Wayne in 2008, I was excited to find an apartment downtown.  I thought downtown living would be fun.  My apartment had a great view of the city, and I was only a few blocks away from The Rescue Mission.  I was pumped about volunteering there and how convenient it…

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Even Before I Ask March 25, 2016 by Guest Blogger

If I told you my story, it would include multiple challenges my family has faced throughout a 14 year period of time. We often found ourselves in deep waters and sometimes numbed by pain and blinded by grief. One child was diagnosed with a disability and underwent two complicated…

Posted in: General, Women’s Ministries

Community is Key March 10, 2016 by Guest Blogger

I like to think I can do it all on my own. As a 35-year-old single woman, I have done a lot on my own. I rearrange furniture by myself. I replace lightbulbs. I pay the bills. I moved to Africa for a year, and I consider myself to be rather independent. But the truth is, I can’t do…

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Disappointing God November 20, 2015 by Guest Blogger

I slowly turned the door knob trying to be as quiet as possible hoping I could sneak in and no one would hear me. But when I pushed the door open, I saw a light on in the kitchen and my mother with a look of both rage and relief on her face. I was a teenager out with the wrong crowd…

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