SENIOR PASTOR:
Roger Gardner
ASSOC. PASTOR:
Raphael Starr
YOUTH PASTOR:
Amanda Capshaw
CHILDREN'S PASTOR:
Brandi Seibel
DISCIPLESHIP PASTOR:
Matthew Seibel
TREASURER:
Kandie Courtney
FINANCIAL SECRETARY:
Nancy Ritchie
WEDDING COORDINATOR:
Marcy Fry
TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATOR:
Brody Stahl
OFFICE ADM:
Cathy Cannon
MINISTER OF MAINTENANCE:
Art Hensley |
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MAY IS A MONTH FOR REMEMBERING
May is special month for remembering things that should never be forgotten. May 14th is Mother's Day, a time to celebrate for those who are still blessed to have their mothers with them and a time to remember for those whose mothers have gone before us into heaven. I owe so much to my mother and realize I would not the person, or pastor, I am today if it were not for my mother. Seh set me on the path of faith by taking me to church when I was just a toddler. I am grateful for my mother and all the love and care she gave me.
May 29th is Memorial Day, a time to remember those who sacrificed their lives in the service of our counry. I am blessed to live in a country that allows me the freedom to be the person I choose to be and to express my faith without fear. May we all take the time during May to remember. Remember our mothers and remember those who fought and died for our freedom.
UPDATE ON TRANSITION PLAN
On April 2nd we held a special called congregational meeting to vote on a proposal by the church board to call Matthew Seibel to be the next Lead Pastor of EMSCC. Matthew has served our church faithfully and well for the past year and both the elders and the board gave him their unanimous approval. The result was nearly the same from the congregation as Matthew received the approval of 92% of our chruch family. Roger and Matthew will continue to work through the transition for the next six months, and on October 22nd, during our Anniversary Sunday celebration, Roger will officially hand over the primary leadership of the church to Matthew.
God bless,
Pastor Roger
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| SYMPATHY is expressed to the family of JANE ANN , who died March 26. ( Jane Ann is the sister of Ken Seward.) |
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MEMORIALS
A donation has been made to the Good Neighbor Fund in memory of JIM COLE by Terry/Jan Cook. a donation was also made to the Building Fund in memory of MEL FRY and to the Sue Gardner Memorial Fund in memory of SUE GARDNER by John Hugues and Genny LeLaurin.
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MISSION MINISTRY UPDATE
Thank you for your donations last month supporting the ministry of Disciple Heritage Fellowship.
During the month of May we are asking each family to take home a baby bottle and fill it with change. Your loose change can made a positive difference in the lives of women who become pregnant but lack the support necessary to either keep their baby or give the baby up for adoption. First Choice for Women provides many services to help these mothers in need. Thank you for your generous support.
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PRAYER CONCERNS
CANCER: Christie Batalis, John Clark, Carrie Constantine, Alicia Copus , Butch Groover, Kay Lansedel, Claudia Seward. Michelle Smith
POOR HEALTH: Nick Arnold, Angie Arnold, Mike Connors, David/Kate Goodman, Jerry/Sandy Harper, Benny Haskins, Myrna Henderson, Jim Hester, Howard Huffman, Bryant Hunt, Mike Landsedel, Pat Lawler, Janet Maley, Lorie Marley, Michael/Griffin McQuillen, Darlene Moody, Becky Poor, Tonya Purvis, Joshua Quenton, Dave/Maggie Romine, Jason Sarber, Cindy Schuck, Lane/Billie Smith, Cathy Starr, Kim Stewart, Ralph Trowbridge, Larry Warner, Sara Warnock
ARMED FORCES: Bryndon Anderson, Andrew Duncan, Derek Haas, Darren Jarvis, Aaron Parkins, Koda Purvis, Lisa Shock |
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HELPING HANDS MINISTRY
Responding to EMSCC members' need for temporary assistance: LIGHT CLEANING, MEALS, RIDES TO DR. APPTS, LAUNDRY, ETC. Call the church office (552-7171) to be part of this special ministry, if you have questions, or need Helping Hands.
ADOPTED PLATOON
We have recently adopted our fourth platoon which will be deployed for 9 months. We previously adopted a platoon in 2010 which was deployed to Iraq and then platoons deployed to Afghaniston in 2014 and again in 2018. This platoon is an Army Infantry Heavy Weapons unit attached to the 101st Airborne in Ft. Campbell, KY. During the 9 months, we will serve our platoon with supplies and treats. Contributions are appreciated to cover purchases and shipping charges. thank you for supporting our troops with your prayers and contributions.
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SCHOLARSHIPS: Apply Now!!
Applications for the Howard McClure and the Virgil Ray Scholarships (only for EMSCC members) and the Alecia Reynolds Scholarship (available to EMSCC members and/or those currently attending or who have graduated from Elwood High School) are available at the church office. Final deadline for application submissions is noon on Friday, May 26, 2023.
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CANCER CARE MINISTRY: serving people dealing directly with cancer and their caregivers through prayer, love, and open ears. If you are a church member who would like someone from the ministry to contact you, please call the church office ( 765-552-7171).
(We also have opportunities for those who would like to be a part of this ministry.)
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| LIFELINE SCREENING: Thursday, May 18. 3 ways to register and receive a special discount: (1) Call Toll free: 1-800-679-5191, (2) Online: LLSA.SOCIAL/HC or (3) Text: the word "circle" to 216-279-1607. Screenings cover: Carotid Artery Disease, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Atrial Fibrillation |
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| MEMORIAL FLOWERS REMINDER: Those wishing to provide flowers for a specific Sunday in memory of loved ones, should contact the florist of their choice to place and pay for the order themselves at that time. Notification should be given to the church office if this information is to be included in the monthly newsletter. |
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ATTENTION: Going forward, individual quarterly and/or end-of-year statements will be available upon request.
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