Eden Choir Fellowship
Karen is very excited to announce that the Eden Choir will work through Bob Kauflin’s book True Worshipers beginning on October 14th at 7:30p in the Sanctuary. It is a short book with just 9 chapters, and we’ll discuss 1 chapter a week. Copies will be purchased for everyone planning to participate so please email (music@edenchurch-edw.org), call, or talk to Karen on Sunday if you plan to come.
For now, we will not be singing together, however, Karen is closely watching the trends in our region and we will hopefully be singing in the near future. When we do begin to sing, we will not be doing so to sing in service just yet. This will also be available for live online participation for those not comfortable with in-person gatherings just yet. If you would like to take this route, please let Karen know as soon as possible. Let Karen know if you have any questions!
Children’s Ministry Parent Survey
Children’s Sunday school will be returning in November! However, the way in which we meet is still being determined and we need your help. If you are a parent of a child in preschool through 5th grade, please take time to fill out the following survey and let us know your thoughts about Sunday School resuming. If you have any questions, please contact Susan Newby at family@edenchurch-edw.org.
Parent Survey (preschool to 5th grade students ONLY): https://edenchurch.breezechms.com/form/cmparentsurvey
October 18th Congregational Meeting
At 10:30 AM on Sunday, October 18th, Eden Church will hold a congregational meeting on the Church parking lot. The Purpose of this meeting is to assemble a quorum of 100 people so the congregation can vote to adopt the 2020-2021 Church budget, the changes to the Eden Church By-laws regarding quorum size (something that impacts us in this current pandemic) and to adopt the recent changes to the Student Grant Fund guidelines. Members are asked to stay in their vehicles for the meeting unless instructed otherwise. A sound system will be used so everyone can hear the meeting details. Members can use their headlights to notify council members that they have questions during the meeting. Members will be asked to stand in front of their vehicle when voting is taking place. At the end of the meeting, members are encouraged to visit and fellowship on the parking lot.
Photos of Couples Needed
A decoration for Marriage Night will be to have photos of married couples on the tables for attendees to see and enjoy. If you would like to share one or more photos of you and your spouse or have questions, please contact Susan Newby at snewby@edenchurch-edw.org or drop them off at the church office no later than Wednesday, September 30th.
*Please note: all photos will simply be on display and will not be altered in any way.
MOPS Kids Leader Opportunity Available
If you’re looking for an opportunity to lead kids closer to Jesus, then we need YOU! Fill out an application to be the MOPS Kids Leader! For more information and to fill out an application go to: https://edenchurch.breezechms.com/form/mopskidsleader
We also need volunteers to be MOPS Kids helpers. If you’d like to be added to the volunteer rotation, contact Susan Newby at family@edenchurch-edw.org.
Office Closed
The office will be closed Wednesday, September 30 for an all-day training session for the staff, we will however be checking phone messages periodically so if you do have a need please call the church office at 656-4330 and leave a message.
The Membership Committee will be reaching out by phone to update our member’s Church records in the weeks and months ahead. If your last name starts with A thru E, expect to receive a phone call in the next month from a committee member who will work with you to update your contact information and contact preferences (email, text, robocalls, paper newsletter, etc.) Committee members are Crystal Dees, Dan Joachimsthaler, Pam Rorie and Pastor John. If you already turned in updated contact information back in the spring, you will not be contacted.
Covid-19 Policy changes
The Church Council makes changes in our COVID-19 policy from time to time based on the Mitigation Requirements from the Illinois Department of Public Health. Those changes may impact how we do worship services on Sunday mornings. Please check out the home page of our website, each week for the latest updates. Also be on the lookout for an occasional robocall from Pastor John for the latest information.
Marriage Night
We would like to invite you and your spouse to dedicate time to focus on what God has for your marriage, while being in community with others that are struggling to balance it all too! On Saturday, October 3rd, from 6:00p-9:00p, Eden will be hosting a livestream of RightNow Media’s Marriage Night event. Worried about a crowd? Social distancing guidelines will be upheld, and masks will be required.To register https://events.rightnowmedia.org/attendee/site/3223. Can’t be there in person or have questions? Contact Susan Newby at snewby@edenchurch-edw.org or 618-656-4330.
Eden Daily Devotional & Prayer Time:
Eden will host a daily conference call for a devotional & prayer time Monday thru Friday from 9-10am. You are invited to join these daily calls. Shortly before 9am, call the church office 618-656-4330 and enter extension 8501. Once prompted, enter the code 0000 to join the call. We will begin with the daily scripture and then offer a time for prayer.
We look forward to connecting with our church family. Contact Pam Heepke (Cell: 618-920-6940 / Email: fpheepke@aol.com) if you have any questions.
