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Eden Homecoming Outreach to EHS students 2022

Eden Church has the opportunity to reach the students of EHS on Wednesday October 5. The students will be gathering on the Eden Church parking lot to line up for the Homecoming Parade. Eden will be showing hospitality and fellowship by providing pizza, bottled water, wrapped snacks, and chips. If you would like to donate any items or donate money for pizza, bring them to fellowship lobby before Wednesday, October 5. If you would like to serve snacks, please come to the parking lot any time after 4:00 to help. We will be done about 6:00 when the parade starts. Wear your Eden shirt and your smile!

If you have questions, please call Pam Heepke, 618-920-6940.

Drive Thru Food Drive Collection

Saturday, October 8, 2022, 10a – 12p,

Edwardsville Public Safety Building, 333 S. Main St. - North Lot. Check the
Glen-ED Pantry site for updates on items needed: www.glenedpantry.org

Adult Sunday School Class - Tactics - Effectively Discuss Your Christian Convictions

In a world increasingly indifferent to Christian truth, believers need to be equipped to communicate with those who do not speak our language or accept our source of

authority. The Adult Sunday School class is covering the thought-provoking study of Tactics by Gregory Koukl to learn how to confidently and gracefully defend our faith. This study will show us how to (1) effortlessly initiate conversations about faith; (2) clearly, cleverly, and persuasively present the truth; (3) graciously and effectively expose faulty
thinking; (4) skillfully manage the details of dialogue; and (5) maintain an engaging, disarming style even under attack.
Please join us for these valuable lessons on Sundays at 10:30 am in Fellowship Hall.

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Eden Church will host a Blood Drive on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, from 12:30p to 5:30p in the Fellowship Hall.

Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: EdenChurch to schedule an appointment.

Update on Little Free Pantry

Many thanks to all who have donated items to the Little Free Pantry at Trailhead Church and to all who have helped deliver these items. The pantry is open to all in need and is self-service. Trailhead Church continues to be very appreciative of the generosity and encouragement from their brothers and sisters in Christ at Eden. As we move forward with this mission and based on discussions with Trailhead on how our church can best help, Eden was asked to focus on collecting loaves of packaged bread and jars of peanut butter (but they will continue to gladly accept other items as well). Please note that this is in addition to the collection for the Hamel pantry and not replacing it. The collection box is by the front door with a sign “Little Free Pantry”.

Wednesday Night Bible Study of The Book of Nehemiah

Eden’s Wednesday Night Adult Bible Study Group is studying The Book of Nehemiah. Nehemiah led the Jewish people to rebuild the walls around a demolished Jerusalem. For the first time in decades, the Jewish people were physically safe however the faith of the Jewish remnant was very weak. Nehemiah was left with another
challenge of renewing the faith of the people by walking them through ten steps. These steps transformed the Jews from a faithless remnant to a faithful, restored nation. We can follow Nehemiah’s steps to renew our faith. Join us to study with David Jeremiah as he outlines the ten steps to spiritual renewal and be amazed at how God transforms your faith into something that cannot be shaken.

Our class meets weekly on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in Classroom B/C. Contact Linda Romann(Mobile: 618-560-9532 / Email: lromann@sbcglobal.net) for more information
about our study.

Friday Women’s Bible Study of The Book of Matthew

Eden’s Friday Women’s Bible Study Group is studying The Book of Matthew: Being Discipled by Jesus during 2022. Discipleship is the application of Christian truth to our present lives. Our most important need as a disciple is to know what the Lord is like. The Book of Matthew was written to teach us how to be a disciple of Jesus Christ and how to disciple others. This book will help us get to know Jesus better as He responds to needy people, handles conflict, and faces opposition. Through our study, you will discover how to handle anger and envy. You will learn how your faith can be strengthened, how to pray, how to grow in humility, and how to handle suffering and grief.

Our class meets at 12:30 pm on the second and fourth Fridays of each month in Classroom B/C. Contact Nancy Kruckeberg (Call or Text: 618-920-6941 / Email: nkruck85@gmail.com) For more information on joining our group. Come study with us and learn how to become a better disciple and disciple-maker!!

Worship Playlist

This year, to encourage greater singing both in Sunday morning worship and in our private worship times, 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 the office with any questions.