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What was a joke on social media just a day or two ago has suddenly become something quite serious. Travel bans are in effect, quarantines are being mandated, public events are being canceled, schools and universities are extending spring break, sporting events are without fans and even the…
Posted in: Prayer
From this week's eNote... So what does your preparation for church look like? For some, it is a hectic time of rushing around, grumbling and arriving late to meet with God and His people. It often begins with hearts that aren’t really READY to worship. For many years, the Israelites…
Posted in: General
From this week's eNote... Maybe you’ve experienced the same frustration. You’re sitting in a small group setting and someone asks about prayer needs. Someone asks for prayer for a “friend of an aunt in California who is having gall bladder surgery.” Another shares about a “second…
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November 25th, we finished our year-long study of 1 Corinthians. Because we studied Ch 15 over Easter, we skipped it now. However, I wrote a spoken word piece paraphrasing the chapter. We had three actors read it at the top of our service to provide continuity in our study and to lead us…
Posted in: General, Worship Arts Ministry
When Stan Church retired at the end of 2016, he did not know what came next. He knew he did not want to be idle, that he wanted to be around others, and he wanted to pray. However, in spite of Stan’s prayers, God had not yet given him any direction. Stan stepped out in faith and obedience,…
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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
Dave and Alli Meyers’ Adoption Story Dave and Alli Meyers decided they were ready to have a family. But little did Alli know the uphill battle she would face in getting pregnant. As every month passed without a positive pregnancy test, Alli sought the help of a specialist, where she went…
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If you walked into Laurie’s office, you might skip over a small wooden apple on her desk that says, “You are the apple of His eye”. If you do see it, it might appear cliche, but this small object holds great significance for Laurie. The woman who gave it to her years ago often used to…
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As the years passed, Laurie’s hope of having her own family grew. It seemed like circumstances were coming together to make this dream a reality. Laurie experienced the joy of romance, an engagement, a wedding, and a pregnancy! She was beyond ecstatic! However, not long into the…
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“Hey, we’d love to have you guys over for dinner!” Adam nodded to the stranger he’d met in the lobby an hour ago, and who now sat beside him. The service had just ended. Everything was unfamiliar to them, their families’ first Sunday at this church called Emmanuel Community. Adam plastered…
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