Eureka Christian Church

Reflecting Christ's Light from Our Doorsteps to the Ends of the Earth

Events

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Laity to Host 2012 Woman-to-Woman Worldwide Delegate to China

The Laity group will be hosting Rev. Dr. Christal Williams, CCIW Assoc. Regional Minister, on Sept. 17, 7:00pm, in the Fireside Lounge at the church for their first regular meeting of the year.   Rev. Williams was one of the delegates to the 2012 Woman-to-Woman Worldwide (WWW) trip to China.  She will give a presentation about the trip and about our mission work in China.

Woman-to-Woman Worldwide (WWW) is sponsored by the International Disciples Women’s Ministries and administered by the staff of Disciples Women in conjunction with Global Ministries.  Woman-to-Woman Worldwide responds to the call for church women to experience solidarity with one another, to affirm the unity of the church in Jesus Christ and to join the common struggle for justice and peace in the world today. These international, ecumenical and personal experiences encourage faithful women to see the world through new eyes and bring that perspective back to their congregation and community.

Laity welcomes interested members of the congregation to join them for this timely view of present day China and our mission work there.  Please note your intention to attend on the “Sign-Up Chart” on the narthex table by Sept. 15 so that we may plan for seating and refreshments.  Welcome all!

 

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Back to School BBQ

Make plans to attend the all-church Back to School BBQ on Sunday, August 25 beginning at 5:30 in the Parish Hall.  Hamburgers and brats will be provided.  Please bring a side, salad, or dessert.  A sign-up sheet is on the table in the Narthex so we can have a good idea of how many to prepare for.  Not only will this be a fun fellowship experience, but it will also be an opportunity to meet the Disciples college students at Eureka College.  They will be joining us for dinner.  Let’s show them some warm Eureka hospitality as they settle in for the new school year.

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Kingdom Rock End of Summer Party

All summer long at Kids Connect, we’ve been having fun with “Kingdom Rock:  Where Kids Stand Strong for God.”  To celebrate the end of the program, we’re going to PARTY!  The fun will begin at 3:30 on Sunday, August 25.  Games include:  “Jump the Castle Moat,” “Catch the Dragon’s Tail,” “Pin the Knight on the Horse,” “Jousting,” “Catch the Golden Egg,” “Run the Gauntlet,” and more!  We’ll also have snacks and some great Kingdom Rock singing.  We’ll end the party by “slaying” the great Dragon Piñata!  Come have fun with your Kids Connect friends.  All children ages 3 through fifth grade are invited.  Older youth will help with the games.  And don’t worry about dinner because the party will end in time for the Back to School BBQ.

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Women’s Retreat 2013

The theme of this year’s retreat is “The Circle of Life: The Heart’s Journey Through the Seasons”  The dates are January 11-13, and we will be exploring the joys and challenges brought by each season of our spiritual lives. Your registration fee includes lodging, meals, snacks, retreat supplies, and a signed copy of the book The Circle of Life: The Heart’s Journey Through the Seasons by Joyce Rupp and Macrina Wiederkehr. Registration forms are available at the church and on the website. The registration deadline is December 2.

2013 women’s retreat

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Women’s Retreat April 20-22

Calling all women in the church…make plans now to attend our first-annual Spring Women’s Retreat to be held April 20-22 at the lovely Chiara Center in Springfield. The cost for the weekend is $150, which includes lodging, supplies, and four meals. Scholarships are available. The theme for the weekend is “Extreme Makeover: Gospel Edition.” We’ll be meeting five New Testament women and learning what they have to teach us about living out our faith fully. We’ll have lots of time for learning, reflection, being still, breathing, and unwinding. And since it’s “Extreme Makeover,” we’ll save
time for some girly, spa-like things too! See registration information below.

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Marriage Enrichment Weekend March 23-24

Would you like to improve your communication skills with your spouse? Would you like to learn ways of disagreeing that bring you closer together rather than pulling you apart? Would you like to be more intentional about nurturing your marriage? Consider participating in the 2012 Marriage Enrichment Weekend. It will be held March 23-24 at the church. Married couples will attend and participate together in sessions on Friday from 6:30-8:30 PM and Saturday from 8:30 AM-3:30 PM. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided Saturday.

We will use a program from Life Innovations called “Couple Check-Up” that covers 20 different relationship areas. All couples will take an online assessment prior to the weekend. The cost for this event is $29.95 for the online assessment (to be paid directly to Life Innovations) and $15 for meals and supplies at the church. The registration deadline is February 26. Please call the church to confirm your participation. Child care is available if reserved in advance for an additional $15 per family. When you register, you will be given instructions for how to take the online assessment. Visitors are welcome, so please feel free to invite friends and neighbors.

Please click the following link to download the registration form, or you may get one from the church office.
Marriage Enrichment Registration Form

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