Newsletter for June 2023

EAST MAIN STREET

CHRISTIAN CHURCH

NEWSLETTER
JUNE 2023

SENIOR PASTOR:
Roger Gardner

CO-PASTOR
Matthew Seibel

ASSOC. PASTOR:
Raphael Starr

YOUTH PASTOR:
Amanda Capshaw

CHILDREN'S PASTOR:
Brandi Seibel

TREASURER:
Kandie Courtney

WEDDING COORDINATOR:
Marcy Fry

TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATOR:
Brody Stahl

OFFICE ADM:
Cathy Cannon

MINISTER OF MAINTENANCE:
Art Hensley

KEEPERS OF THE KINGDOM VBS
JUNE 19-23, 2023

6:00-8:30 p.m.

Plans are underway for a great Vacation Bible School program called Keepers of the Kingdom. This program was developed by the Answers in Genesis ministry which is focused on teaching kids the truth of Scripture as the foundation of their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Dozens of volunteers are needed to work with the kids, and you can get more information and sign up at the table in the main hallway or call the church office. We are also registering kids from age 4 to Grade 5 to participate in this exciting VBS. They will travel back into medieval times where they will encounter some of the knights of the Square Table such as Sir Laughsalot. They will learn some great truths from the Bible, make crafts, do science experiments, plan games, and enjoy some great snacks. Please help us in promoting and helping with Keepers of the Kingdom VBS.

WORSHIP & PICNIC IN THE PARK
JULY 16, 2023
10:30 a.m.

Mark your calendars and plan to join us on Sunday, July 16th as we gather in the park for worship at the main stage and then enjoy a picnic lunch and games at the shelter house. The church will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks, and everyone is asked to bring a dish to share. So bring a lawn chair, some food, and a desire to worship in the great outdoors. In case of rain, we will have worship and a picnic style dinner at the church. We will not have Bible study classes or childcare that morning.

God bless,
Pastor Roger

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MISSION MINISTRY UPDATE

Thank you for your generosity in supporting the ministry of First Choice for Women by filling baby bottles. Your change will help make a positive change in the lives of women who are pregnant and need support. This month our special mission offering will go the Catalyst Youth Center. This ministry provides mentoring, tutoring and afterschool programs for youth in grades 6-12. Our youth pastor, Amanda Capshaw, is also the Executive Director of the Catalyst Youth Center.

PRAYER CONCERNS

CANCER: Christie Batalis, John Clark, Carrie Constantine, Alicia Copus, Butch Groover, Kan Lansedel, Claudia Seward, Michelle Smith
POOR HEALTH: Nick/Angie Arnold, Charlene/Mike Connors, David Good, Jerry/Sandy Harper, Benny Haskins,Howard Huffman, Bryant Hunt, Pat Lawler, Janet Maley, Lorie Marley, Darlene Moody, Michael/Griffin McQuillen, Becky Poor, Tonya Purvis, Joshua Quenton, Dave/Maggie Romine, Cindy Schuck, Lane/Billie Smith, Cathy Starr, Kim Stewart, Ralph Trowbridge
ARMED FORCES: Bryndon Anderson, Andrew Duncan, Derek Haas, Darren Jarvis, Aaron Parkins,our Adopted Platoon, Koda Purvis, Lisa Shock

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.

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.)

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.

ATTENTION: Going forward, individual quarterly and/or end-of-year statements will be available upon request.

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