Good news from Jim Giffin

FINALLY!!!!!

The long awaited doors for the main entrance and the Sanctuary breezeway have been installed which allows us to now complete the Access Control System.

This project was initiated by the ECC to provide additional security for the almost 200 children in their care each day. The church has joined the ECC in this project and now we are ready to go live.

Information You Need
 
1)     Existing keys will NO LONGER work in exterior doors
2)     Sanctuary breezeway door will require an access card
3)     Locked interior doors will still require a key to unlock
4)     ECC access restricted Monday-Friday, 6 am-6pm
5)     Church members with an access card can enter at:
a. Main Entrance
        b. SOC Entrance
        c. FH/Elevator Entrance
        d. Sanctuary Breezeway
6)     System can be programmed to unlock/lock doors for scheduled meetings
7)     Each access card is unique and assigned to an individual. Should it be lost, notify church to deactivate. A new card may be issued.
No Card / No Problem

During normal business hours you can gain access to the church by pressing the call button at these entrances: Main, SOC and FH/Elevator.

Regularly scheduled events, Sunday services, Wednesday nights, etc. you’ll find the entrances unlocked as you always have.

Questions, call Jim G., Mary Jane or Rosanna. All Access Cards will be controlled and monitored by the Church Office.
Special Called Business Meeting

There will be a Special Called Business Meeting, Sunday, June 9, in the Sanctuary immediately following Worship. The purpose of the meeting is to vote to call Larry McCutcheon as Minister to Youth & Their Families.

Worship Report
May 26, 2019

Sunday School 145
Worship 141
Budgeted Goal YTD $1,542,480
Contributions YTD $1,564,659
Backpack Buddies YTD $2,510
Sunday
The Only Work
John 6:26-36, 63-69
Dr. Dempsey preaching
Men's Breakfast, 8 am, FH
Guest Speaker, Fran Sciacca
Sunday School, 9:15 am
Worship, 10:30
MPC, 4 pm, Library
Connect Worship, 6 pm, True Vine

Youth leave for mission trip to New Orleans following worship.


Join us Sunday, June 2, 6p at True Vine for our next Connect Worship.
Have you registered for VBS?
Well, what are you waiting for?
Youth Beach Retreat
The annual youth beach retreat at Laguna Christian Retreat in PCB, FL, is July 15-19 and registration is open! The cost is $375/person. Interested? Please contact Rosanna to register. Invite your friends. Back by popular demand, Clemency!
Don't miss out!

Brookwood on Mission
Youth Mission to NOLA
The youth will be on mission in New Orleans, LA, June 2-7, working with MissionLab. One of the sites has a ministry to the homeless. They've requested specific items needed by the men and women. These items include hygiene products (travel sizes are perfect!):
  • soap, shampoo, body lotion, toothbrush, tooth paste, deodorant
  • small packs of baby wipes, socks, tee shirts
  • sun screen, bug spray
  • individually packaged food, snacks, raisins (anything non-perishable)
PLEASE do not bring razors, mouthwash, hand sanitizer, or any items that may include alcohol.

A bin is located in the church foyer in front of the
Welcome Desk to drop items through noon, June 2.
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Upcoming Missions
-Youth Mission to South Africa for Juniors & Seniors, June 12-25, 2019.

-Rio Medical Mission is September 6-14, 2019. Details will follow. Please contact Lynne Owens if you're interested in more information about the mission.
- The 2020 Church-Planting Mission to Kenya, East Africa with Jesus Harvesters is January 18-30, 2020. The cost is $3000. If you are interested, please contact Kathy or Kyle Hudgens at 951-2035. The deadline to commit is August 1 and 1/2 the total fee is due by September 1. 

Prayer Request Just in from Mongolia
June 17-24
Mission Trips to Border bases to share Gospel with Border Troops, nomads, and to revitalize local churches

Romans 10:14-15
Now, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard unless they are sent?
We are very excited to be sent to Dornod Eastern countryside. From June 17-24, we will send 3 teams to spread God's love with border troops and to encourage local church's young believers in 3 different places.

We would like to ask you to pray for these teams, there are 10 young believer cadets and 5 officers going.

Pray for...
  • Parents' permission for 10 young believer cadets. Most of them already have permission to go.
  • Holy Spirit filled ministry
  • Staff will have good preparation, wisdom, and protection to lead the teams
  • The hearts of the people in the border base can be softened, when the team shares their faith with them
  • Commander of Border Base
  • Local church's partnerships
Thank you so much for your faithful prayers. May our mighty God bless these mission teams for His glory!
Summer festivities kick off on June 10. Out come the swimming pools and all kinds of summer fun. The ECC is a happy place to be when the weather turns warm!
A Reunion Celebration

Saturday, June 8, at 2 pm, the families of "youth" from the early years at Brookwood are invited to a celebration of our time with Dr. Strain and Mr. Brown. We're keeping it simple. Please bring a light finger food to share. Beverages will be provided. For more information, please contact Tracy Norris Thrasher, 807-8681. We hope to see you there!
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