WAYS TO GIVE

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Funeral Meal Coordinator We are looking for a person or couple to coordinate with a caterer and find volunteers to serve funeral meals. For more information, contact Pastor Bob Bruce at bbruce@eccfw.org.

Kitchen Committee This group of volunteers gets together to help with refreshments for various ministries. To sign up to help, please mark your eCard.

Wedding Coordinator ECC requires all couples to have a wedding coordinator to help facilitate their special day, and to make sure the church’s wedding handbook is followed. We are looking for an organized event planner with strong interpersonal skills to fill an opening. Hours include weekend work for a total of roughly 12 hours per wedding. This is a paid position. If interested, please contact Ashley at abarnholt@eccfw.org.

Children’s Ministries It takes many hands to minister to our young people. Thank you in advance for considering the use of your time and talents to further His Kingdom by serving the families of ECC. For more information about getting involved, email Shandra Hathaway at shathaway@eccfw.org.

Student Ministries There are many ways for you to get involved with our middle and high school youth. For more details or to sign up, go to our website under "Get Involved" then “Volunteer at ECC".

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Worship services are recorded and live-streamed during services on the church’s website. Video security monitoring is also conducted on church premises at all times.

NOTICE

WELCOME TO ECC

Emmanuel is a community of people committed to giving Jesus Christ our worship through the careful study of His Word, the application in Our Walk, thus being disciples who share His warmth and do His work to reach our world.

Welcome Center If you are new to Emmanuel, we have a

Welcome Center to share information about the church as well as a small gift for you. It is located in the main lobby under the “Welcome”

sign.

eConnect If you want to know more about ECC, this one-hour

class will help you learn about the ministries of Emmanuel. eConnect is offered the first Sunday of the month at 11:00 am in Room 169.

Get Involved For a complete listing of ways to get connected at

ECC, visit our website at www.emmanuelcommunity.org.

The Commons You are invited before each service on Sunday

mornings to come to The Commons for coffee and donuts. It’s a great

place to meet new friends and see familiar faces. This room is located to the left when exiting the Worship Center.

THINGS TO KNOW

FEATURED EVENTS

eCard The eCard in your bulletin is the best way to connect with

us and let us know you are here. You can also sign up for various

ministry events or let us know your prayer requests and/or comments. Please fill out one per family each week and put it in the

offering basket.

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Camp Michindoh Camp Registration is now open! The church camp experience begins at Discovery Camp for 7-9 year olds with a 3 day, 2 night stay from July 28th-July 30th.  Explorer Camp is for those 9-12 year olds who are ready to experience a full week of church camp. These campers will spend 6 days, 5 nights from July 28th-August 2nd.  Pick up your camp brochure in Kids’ Walk today or register on our website. Do you have questions regarding camp? Join Pastor Shandra April 14 from 11:00am - noon for an informational meeting.

Adult Baptism [Saturday, April 27 & Sunday April 28, During Services] Baptism is an important part of a believer’s life and walk with Christ. If you are interested, go online and click on the "Adult Baptism" event where you will be directed to fill out an application. Pastor Steve will contact you to teach you what you need to know to be prepared for your baptism. The deadline to sign up is April 19th.

EVENTS

FEATURED EVENTSAdult Baptism [Saturday, April 27 & Sunday April 28, During Services] Baptism is an important part of a believer’s life and walk with Christ. If you are interested, go online and click on the "Adult Baptism" event where you will be directed to fill out an application. Pastor Steve will contact you to teach you what you need to know to be prepared for your baptism. The deadline to sign up is April 19th.

Camp Michindoh Camp Registration is now open! The church camp experience begins at Discovery Camp for 7-9 year olds with a 3 day, 2 night stay from July 28th-July 30th.  Explorer Camp is for those 9-12 year olds who are ready to experience a full week of church camp. These campers will spend 6 days, 5 nights from July 28th-August 2nd.  Pick up your camp brochure in Kids’ Walk today or register on our website.

Do you have questions regarding camp? Join Pastor Shandra April 14 from 11:00am - noon for an informational meeting in room 005. This meeting is for parents and children to attend. No registration is needed.

Online Church We’ve launched an online campus where you can watch the whole service remotely. Service times are the same as those here on campus. Check out our home page to watch and worship.

Cubs vs. Reds Game [Saturday, June 29, 11:00 am-11:00 pm, Cincinnati, OH] We are returning to the Great American Ball Park, so save the date! More info to come.

Membership Class [Wednesday, April 17, 6:30-8:00 pm, The Crossing] Looking to officially become a member at Emmanuel? Those 16+ who have taken eConnect are invited to join us for our next membership class. Pastor Denny will discuss our church's history and structure, as well as answer questions about ECC. Please register online under "Events". The deadline to sign up is Monday, April 15th.

Palm Sunday Generations Choir [Saturday, April 13 & Sunday, April 14] Adults and children ages five and up are invited to join us for an intergenerational choir this Palm Sunday. Rehearsals are Thursday, April 4th & Thursday, April 11th, from 6:30-8:00 pm, with final rehearsals two hours before services the weekend of Palm Sunday. If interested, sign up on our website under "Events".

Garage Sale for Missions [Thursday, June 6 - Saturday, June 8] Save the date for our annual Garage Sale for Missions in which ALL proceeds benefit our missions partners. You can volunteer to help, donate items, and come shop!

Open Gym [Starting Monday, April 8, 5:00-9:00 pm, Gym] Come join us for a fun evening of open gym sports. No registration needed. Mondays: Volleyball, Tuesdays: Basketball, Thursdays: Pickleball

ALL CHURCH

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Women’s Prayer Coffee [Thursday, March 21, 9:30-10:30 am] Join us for a meaningful time of prayer at Sylvia Jacobson’s house. We meet the 3rd Thursday of every month. Her address is 13519 Pebble Run Court, Fort Wayne, 46814. Call Sylvia at (260) 413-7625 for directions. 

Prayer Gathering [Wednesday, March 20, 1:30-2:00 pm, Galatians Prayer Room] Prayer is an important part of a believer’s life and the life of the church. Come join us on the third Wednesday of each month for a time of worship-based prayer. We pray for our church, each other and our nation.

OASIS SENIOR MINISTRIES

Women’s Study [Starting Wednesday, April 3, 9:30-11:30 am, Mark/Luke] No matter where you are in your Christian walk, it’s always good to take a step back and refresh your “tool box”. Growing Strong in God’s Family is a study to help you get back to the basics and become more consistent in biblical disciplines. The book is $11, and you can sign up online under “Studies” or on your eCard.

WOMEN’S MINISTRIES

STUDENT MINISTRIESIgnite [Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm, FLC, Check in at Door 3] Students will participate in worship, prayer, Bible teaching, and small groups.

Collide/Impact [Sundays, 6:00-7:30 pm, Check in at Door 3] Club-type meetings with topical Bible studies, mixers, and conversation.

Middle School Believe Conference [Friday, April 26, 3:00 pm - Saturday, April 27, 9:00 pm, Holland, MI] Believe is a high-energy weekend event. It is structured specifically for junior high students and is packed with powerful worship and teaching from God's Word. This is a great opportunity to grow in Christ and to deepen relationships with peers. Register online under “Events”!

Memory Cafe [Monday, March 18, 3:00-5:00 pm, Acts] Memory Cafe is a place where individuals with memory loss and their caregivers can get together in a safe, supportive and engaging environment. If interested, please contact Pastor Bob Bruce at bbruce@eccfw.org. 

CARING MINISTRIES

Golf League [Starting Tuesday, April 23, 5:30-9:00 pm, Chestnut Hills Golf Course] Join us for our golf league Tuesday evenings. The season will last 18 weeks, including playoffs, as teams “Chase for the Championship”. Cost is $25/person or $50/team. Players are responsible for the greens fee of $22.50/week. Must be 16+ and partners don’t have to attend ECC. For more info, visit the “Events” page on our website.

Men’s Ministries Newsletter There's always something going on for ECC men! If you're interested in getting our monthly newsletter, please mark your eCard with your name and email address. You will receive updates about studies, service opportunities, events and more.

MEN’S MINISTRIES