November 21, 2024
December iServe: The Giving Tree
This one's as easy as doing what you're going to do anyway! This year, we are serving families directly connected to our church community. Be on the lookout for tags on the tree just outside the sanctuary with a person, their age, and a gift item to purchase. Then shop for your person, and return the wrapped gift with the tag securely fastened to it and place it under that same tree. Thank you in advance for being such a blessing!
THANK YOU to all who came to help clean up!
We are so blessed to have a beautiful campus to call our church home, and it takes some work to keep it looking as great as it does! Special thanks to all who came last Saturday to help do the final round of clean-up for the fall season. Be sure to say thank you to these folks when you see them!
Coming December 1
You and Your Family are Invited on a Journey...
We are so often focused on the destination in our travels. “Where are you going?” is the most common question upon hearing that someone is heading out of town. While the destination is perhaps the impetus for deciding to “go,” it is often the journey itself that offers the most memorable moments–frustrating or delightful. This Advent season, we will pay attention not just to the destination of Christmas, but also to the places where events occurred that led to a starry night on which a child was born who would change the world. And we will ponder our own milestones–the progress and the potholes “on the way.”
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Rome: A Place of Longing (Hope)
Jerusalem: A Place of Waiting (Peace)
Nazareth: A Place of Simplicity (Joy)
Bethlehem: A Place of Humility (Love)
The Manger: A Place of Care
Persia: A Place of Return
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Join us for this beautiful journey On the Way to Bethlehem!
Did You Know...
...that AHA! has an great holiday outing planned for kids in grades K-12 on Saturday, December 7?
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Barb Broyles and the AHA! Team will be taking the kiddos on an exciting excursion. They'll leave Eden at 4pm on Saturday, December 7 and venture to the Charles W. Brown Planetarium at Ball State to see a program on The Christmas Star! From there, they'll travel to Minnetrista Museum and Gardens' Enchanted Luminaria Walk and enjoy the beautiful gardens and homes of the Ball family.
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Got kids who would be interested in joining the fun? Contact Barb Broyles for details.
How's YOUR Reading Going, Eden?
Missed a day? NO PROBLEM! You can catch up, or simply get to where you need to be! Download the Bible Study Together App and start today!
Do you feel like the Bible is an outdated resource? Give us a chance to Change Your Mind...
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The 730 Challenge: Living God's Story Genesis to Revelation is a 730 Day journey through the Bible that will transform the way you look at God and His Story. And it takes just 10 minutes a day!
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If you haven't already, go ahead and click the link below and download the Bible Study Together App. The best part is, once you connect with the app, it'll take you to the current day - no judgement if you've missed some!
Reading the Entire Bible Doesn't Have to Be Overwhelming!
The exciting thing about The 730 Challenge using the Bible Study Together App and materials is that it makes reading the entire Bible so doable! By breaking it down into daily segments that only take 10 minutes a day, you can make progress you'll be proud of. And best of all? We'll all be on the same page when we come to church on Sundays!
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Got questions? See the staff for assistance!
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Need to Speak with a Pastor?
If you would like to meet with Lead Pastor Tammy Hallam, Worship and NextGen Pastor Matt Thornburg, or Staff Pastor Phil Freel, you can schedule an appointment to meet in person or virtually. Please know that your pastoral staff is here to support and encourage you through counseling, spiritual direction and practical guidance.
