Graduation Sunday

Graduation Sunday will be held on Sunday, May 16. This is for anyone graduating from high school, college, or a graduate program. All you need to do is to tell the church office the following information: name and school you graduated from and where you will be attending (if any). Please have this information into Erin by Wednesday, May 12. Then you are invited to attend the church service of your choice that morning. We will ask each graduate to stand, so we can pray for you and congratulate you on your achievement.

Prime of Life is Back!

The Prime of Life will meet at Alfonzo’s in Troy this Saturday, May 15th at 5:30p. There is a sign-up sheet in the Fellowship Lobby, or you can call Marie Dubach at 288-9854 by Wednesday, May 12th. They hope to see you there.

Ambassadors Needed!

Are you looking for a way to serve both Eden and the community? Eden is starting a new ministry and is looking for smiling faces and warm hearts to be Ambassadors for various events hosted at the church. We have a big building and people not familiar with our layout can easily get lost. If you are able to give of your time and help welcome people into our church building, direct them to their room and answer any questions, this is a way for you to serve. An informational meeting concerning policies and training will be held on Tuesday, May 25 at 7:00p in Classrooms B & C. If you want to help but are unable to attend, please contact Mike or Cyndy Schiber at mike@schiber.com, cyndyschiber@hotmail.com, or 618-444-5790.

Kids Escape Room

We are creating a complete escape room experience for your kids on Saturday, June 19th at 1:00p and you’ll definitely want to join in on the fun! Here’s the premise: Dr. Herman Kuessner has enlisted the help of your explorers to travel back in time, locate a special animal species, and take a photograph of it… all in under 60 minutes!

The actual escape room is for kids who have finished Kindergarten to 5th grade only, but we will have a space for parents/caregivers and any preschooler/infant siblings to chat and have playtime, respectively, until the elementary kids have solved the puzzles. Parents/caregivers must be in the building during the entire event in case of emergency. To register CLICK HERE

Kids Sunday School Leaders Needed

If you are good with kids, love Jesus, and are 16 and older, we would love to have you join us this summer as a Kids Sunday School helper! Sunday school helpers will assist the teachers in passing out supplies, cleaning up, and other small tasks. Classes are from 10:30a to 11:30a every Sunday but sign up for as many classes as you’re available.

If you have any questions and/or would like to add your name to our awesome summer teacher list, contact Susan Newby at snewby@edenchurch-edw.org.

Kids Sunday School: Legacy

There is a legacy waiting for every kid, everywhere. The legacy has been handed down like a valuable family heirloom and this month you will get to tell kids about what that legacy is! The Holy Spirit is the legacy that Jesus gives to every person who believes. We invite any kids’ preschool to 5th grade to join us as we learn about how the Holy Spirit helps us know God, love everyone, do God’s work, and makes us a part of God’s family! Sunday School is from 10:30a to 11:30a every Sunday. If you have questions or would like to become involved, contact Susan Newby at snewby@edenchurch-edw.org.

VBS: Volunteers Needed

It’s that time of year when we’re getting ready for our biggest kids ministry event of the year: VBS! This year we are embarking on an epic quest through hidden ruins, ancient caves, and dense jungles to discover God’s greatest treasure isn’t diamonds, gems, or gold – it’s us! But, to make this event possible, we need your help and there are many areas that need your support. While you’re supporting our kids, we’ll be supporting you by giving you all the tools and training you’ll need to be successful, so feel free to step out of your comfort zone! Treasured VBS will take place July 19th through the 23rd from 6:00p to 8:30p. To sign-up to volunteer CLICK HERE and if you have any questions, contact our VBS Director, Susan Newby, at snewby@edenchurch-edw.org or (618) 656-4330.

Wurmbrand: Tortured for Christ - Adult Sunday School Class

Eden Adult Sunday School Class is studying Wurmbrand: Tortured for Christ. The Bible calls us to forgive, love, and reach our enemies for Christ. But fulfilling that call is not easy! Let the story of Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand challenge and inspire you as we learn about their lives and study how God helps His followers serve faithfully in the face of extreme difficulty, suffering, and opposition. God’s power is sufficient to overcome every obstacle we face and His grace will transform us.

Our Sunday School class meets weekly in Fellowship Hall at 10:30 am. You may also join our live class remotely. Email Pastor John if you would like for him to email you an invitation link to join the Sunday morning sessions.

Wednesday Night Bible Study

The Wednesday Night Bible Study class is studying The Book of Job, by Dr. David Jeremiah. We meet in Classroom B&C weekly at 7:00p. For more details, please contact Linda Romann at 618-560-9532 / lromann@sbcglobal.net.

Worship Playlist

Since returning to in-person worship last June our church has not been able to sing together like we are used to doing because of the contagious nature of the Covid virus. This year we have decided to begin a Worship at Eden Spotify playlist. This playlist will include all the songs from worship each week and will grow as the year progresses. To access the playlist click here and follow the playlist to get an update each week. Contact Karen with any questions.

Earn Money for Eden Church with Schnucks!

Here’s how:

1) Pick up a My Schnucks card at any store
2)Visit www.escrip.com/schnucks and register your card with eScrip

Then:

- Just use your registered card at checkout – it’s that easy!

- OR, if you use the Rewards App or your phone number at
checkout, simply present your registered My Schnucks card too.
After 24 hours or so, call customer service at 800-264-4400 and tell
them you want to “donate” to your church.

Eden Sings Together

Have you ever wondered how many songs are in the Bible? At least 185 individual songs! We have 3, yes THREE, songbooks contained in the scripture, the Psalms, Lamentations, and Song of Solomon; plus at least 35 other songs scattered throughout scripture. It is no wonder that God wants us to sing! He gives us such great examples right in his word. We hope you will join us on Wednesday nights at 7:00p in the sanctuary for worship and singing together. Let us “Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises.” Psalm 47:6.

Know Your Church Family

Pastor Karl Kindt, Eden’s Visiting Pastor, created a website for members and friends of Eden to use to share their God-given talents, crafts, hobbies, pets, and special interests so we can get to know each other better especially during the pandemic.  The site has only been up for about 3 weeks and we already have about 16 members and some friends of Eden who have participated.

Here is the link: https://sites.google.com/site/godcreatedthesebyedenmembers/home.

Pastor Karl says if you all would email him a photo of something you and or your children and family have made or a picture of your pet or a description of your special interests or a photo of God’s creations, he will add them to the website. Pastor Karl can be reached at kkindt@earthlink.net.