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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESBelow are just a few of our current opportunities. To find a full listing, go to our website, click on “Get Involved”, then “Serve”. You may sign up on your eCard.

Children’s Ministries Volunteer Is God calling you to make an impact in the lives of some incredible kids? Kids’ Walk has a variety of volunteer opportunities with all ages. Whether you want to serve behind the scenes or directly with a group of children, we have options for every fit and skillset! If interested, please contact Shandra Hathaway at shathaway@eccfw.org.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

Greeters We are looking for friendly faces to greet worshippers coming to the Saturday night service. The time obligation is usually once a month for about 30 minutes. If interested, please mark your eCard or contact Craig at cmickey@eccfw.org.

Welcome Center Volunteers We are in search of volunteers to serve at our Welcome Center before and after services on Sundays. You would greet guests, provide information, and potentially give a tour. If interested, please mark your eCard or contact Craig at cmickey@eccfw.org.

Parking Lot Volunteers We are looking for volunteers to manage traffic flow in the parking lot, as well as to help guests navigate our parking lot and enter the building. You would be committing to serve on a rotating basis after 1st service on Sunday mornings. Please contact Brent at bstringer@eccfw.org for more details or to sign up.

CARING MINISTRIES

Operation Christmas Child Fill a shoebox or plastic tub with gifts for a child around the world. This is the only box each child will ever receive from Samaritan’s Purse. Pre-filled boxes to fill will be at REACH Central & in Kids’ Walk while supplies last. Filled boxes must be turned in on or before Nov. 11.

Letter Writing Party (Nov. 10 & 11) Come write a letter to your sponsor child before or after services. We’ll have all the supplies!

REACH Christmas

Save the Date! Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019  Acts 14 teaches us that the Apostles reported back to the gathered church in Antioch.  They Gathered, and so will we. Just as Paul shared the stories of the very first missionary journey, come and enjoy a dessert banquet where our travel teams will recall how God worked through ECC’s missions in 2018.

Bag the Bus (Dec. 1/2 & 8/9) Bring gently used clothing and small home-goods to donate to Treasure House. Non-perishable food goods will be donated to Inasmuch Ministries.

Jewelry Sale (Dec. 15 & 16) Shop for beautiful handmade jewelry and gifts. All proceeds benefit Destiny Rescue.

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.

FEATURED EVENTS

To register for Studies, Events, or Groups, go online and click on “Get Involved” or sign up on your eCard!

EVENTS

ADULT 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, Crossing/Corner, Check in at Door 3] Club-type meetings with topical Bible studies, mixers, and conversation.

Headrush [Friday, November 9 - Sunday, November 11, Camp Michindoh] Headrush is a big, fun, powerful—and sometimes amazingly quiet—weekend where students get away to consider how they can more fully embrace their identity in Christ. Our band is Pine Hills City and the speaker is John Vermilya. Registration is $135 by October 21st, and $150 thereafter. Sign up by October 28th online under “Events”.

Next Step Series [Sunday, December 2 & 9, 11:00 am, Mark/Luke] What are your spiritual gifts? Are you interested in serving at ECC but don’t know where to begin? The Next Step Series is a two-week class that will allow you to discover and discuss your spiritual giftedness and personality type. Then learn how the two work together to uniquely call each of us to serve the church body.

Post High School Young Adults Group [Wednesdays, 7:00 pm] For those who have graduated high school (18-29), please join us for a weekly Bible study at the home of Kelly & Janice Ferrel.: 3012 LaBalme Trail, Fort Wayne.

Adult Baptism [Saturday, November 3 & Sunday, November 4, During Services] Adults (6th grade & up) who’ve accepted Christ as their Savior are invited to be baptized. If you’re interested, apply online under “Events”. Pastor Steve will be in touch.

New Midweek Classes [Starting Wednesday, October 17, 6:30-8:00 pm] Register for any of the following studies online under “Get Involved”, then “Studies”.

Teens and Screens - Are you unsure where to begin when setting healthy boundaries with your teens as it relates to technology? Join us for this six-week course with licensed health counselor, Paige Clingenpeel.

Act Like Men - We'll explore God's design for men to be protectors, providers and defenders, and how our culture has impacted masculinity.

After the Locusts - Locust plagues of the heart come in many forms: loss of a marriage, death of a loved one, painful abuse, illness or personal failure. In this women’s study we will be reminded that God uses disaster and disappointment to stir people to a new sense of Himself.

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One Night Without a Home [Friday, October 19, 7:00 pm, 431 Fairmount Place] Spend the night outside with The Rescue Mission for a glimpse of what homelessness is like. Hear stories from residents, pray for the homeless, and eat a meal at The Mission. Register online under “Events”.

Habitat Fall Builds [Sat., Nov. 10, & Sat., Nov. 17, 8:00-3:00 pm, Fuller’s Landing] We are partnering with Habitat for Humanity to build more houses this fall! It’s a great way to be the hands and feet of Jesus, so come build with us! No experience is required. Register online under “Events”.

Rescue Mission Banquet [Tuesday, Nov. 13, 6:00-8:00 pm, Grand Wayne Center] The Rescue Mission is a faith-based non-profit that provides care to those facing homelessness. Come celebrate what God is doing through this ministry at their annual fundraiser. The ticket cost is covered by ECC, but we ask that you make a donation.

REACH MINISTRIES

Finding I Am [Wednesdays, Starting October 24, 9:30-11:30 am, Mark/Luke] What is the cry of your heart, or that prayer you keep repeating? In this study, we’ll explore Jesus’ seven “I AM” statements that remind us how He fulfills us and meets us in our circumstances. Register online under “Get Involved”, “Studies”. The book is $16.

WOMEN’S MINISTRIES

Upward Upward is the world’s largest Christian-based sports league for kids ages five through fifth grade. Registration is now open for the 2019 basketball & cheer season. Please go to our website and click on “Get Involved”, “Children”, then “Upward” for more details and to sign up. We are also in need of volunteers to help with evaluating players for the appropriate shirt size and team. The evaluation dates are November 18 & 19, as well as December 2 & 3. If you are able to assist, contact Craig at cmickey@eccfw.org.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

Prayer Gathering [Wednesday, October 17, 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 for a time of worship-based prayer as we lift up our church, each other and our nation.

Women’s Prayer Coffee [Thursday, October 18, 9:30-10:30 am] Join us for a meaningful time of prayer at Sylvia Jacobson’s house. Her address is 13519 Pebble Run Court, Fort Wayne, 46814. Call Sylvia at (260) 413-7625 for directions.

OASIS SENIOR MINISTRIES

GriefShare [Sundays, Starting October 28, 6:30-8:00 pm, John] If you are grieving the death of a loved one and would like to join a grief support group, sign up on your eCard or contact Pastor Bruce at bbruce@eccfw.org. The workbook is $10 and the deadline to sign up is Friday, October 26th.

Memory Cafe [Monday, October 15, 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 you would like to attend or would like more information, contact Pastor Bob at bbruce@eccfw.org.

CARING MINISTRIES