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ECC-Evangelical Covenant Church
In the Beginning: Complexity, Potential, and Comfort
In Luke 24, right after his resurrection, Jesus meets two disciples on the road to Emmaus. They do not recognize Jesus and have not grasped what God has done in and through his suffering and death, to say nothing of his resurrection. Jesus then explains to them how all through Scripture, this has been God's plan. By doing so, Jesus has given us a new way to read Scripture--in light of his own life, death, and resurrection. Join us as we walk through the first 11 chapters of Genesis and ask how these passages point us to Christ. We worship together each Sunday morning at 10:30am on YouTube, on our Worship page (ecclife.net/worship), or in person.
Locations & Times
The Grove Covenant Church
3600 S 9th St, Lafayette, IN 47909, USA
Sunday 10:30 AM
Downloadable Bulletin
https://ecclife.nucleus.church/download/74625aca63d8b77cc75256f50562a72b6ee15a22.pdf
Communication Card
Let us know you attended today's service! You can also sign up for newsletters or prayer. https://ecclife.net/commcard
How to Connect at ECC
Click below to explore many opportunities get connected.
https://www.ecclife.net/connect
https://www.ecclife.net/connect
Adult Christian Formation
Sunday mornings at 9:00am in person in the Great Room. The Adult Sunday School Class is currently doing a study of the book of Psalms through June.
LifeGroups
Our LifeGroups page is up on our website and you can go there now to read about what LifeGroups are, to sign up to express your interest in taking part in a LifeGroup this fall, OR--and this is important--to let us know if you are currently part of a small group that could become a LifeGroup in the fall.
https://ecclife.net/lifegroups
https://ecclife.net/lifegroups
Fusion Summer Events
Fusion is on summer break! We will have an event each month for our students to get together over the summer. Our first event is Sunday, June 26, at Sunrise CRC. Join us from 5:15-7:00pm for a massive slip and slide contest and water balloon launching competition.
Meal Ministry
Looking for a simple, occasional way to serve your church family? We would love to have you join the Meal Ministry team at ECC! When you take a family a meal, you are giving them much more than food. Meals, whether homemade or purchased, are a meaningful, tangible way to show support and care. As needs arise, you will receive an email and be able to sign-up for a specific date based on the need and your availability. Thank you to those who faithfully serve in this ministry - and welcome to those who will join us! You can sign up to receive the meal ministry emails here: https://ecclife.net/eccmailinglist
Landscape Adoption
If you enjoy making outdoor areas look beautiful, we would love your help. ECC has several landscaped areas that are maintained by ECC attenders. If you are interested in adopting one or more of these landscape areas, please email Pastor Kurt for more information.
kkincanon@ecclife.net
kkincanon@ecclife.net
Youth Ice Cream Night
Students entering 6th-12th grade (and their families) are invited to join us for ice cream on Thursday night, June 23, from 6:30-8:00pm. We’ll be at Igloo Frozen Custard on Veterans Memorial (southside location). Come and have an ice cream treat, our treat! Future summer ice cream nights are July 21 at Silver Dipper (Sagamore Parkway West) and August 25 (Budges Lafayette).
Women's Ministry
Join us at one or more of the options below!
• Herb Garden Lunch: Ladies, join us for a salad luncheon and Herb Garden talk on June 25 at 11:00am in the Great Room. We'll provide chicken salad and croissants as the main dish and ask the attendees to bring salad fixings and desserts. Visit ecclife.net/lunch to sign up!
• Ladies’ Night Out: Join us for dinner at Nine Irish Brothers, 3520 State Road 38 E, Lafayette, on July 12 at 6:00pm. Come spend time with some lovely ladies eating delicious Irish food! Please RSVP so we know how many to expect. https://ecclife.net/ladies-dinner
• Ice Cream Night: Ladies, come celebrate National Ice Cream day with us by hanging out and eating frozen treats at the Women's Ice Cream Night on July 18 at 7:00pm in ECC's parking lot. Bring a chair and RSVP here https://ecclife.net/icecream to sign up.
• Herb Garden Lunch: Ladies, join us for a salad luncheon and Herb Garden talk on June 25 at 11:00am in the Great Room. We'll provide chicken salad and croissants as the main dish and ask the attendees to bring salad fixings and desserts. Visit ecclife.net/lunch to sign up!
• Ladies’ Night Out: Join us for dinner at Nine Irish Brothers, 3520 State Road 38 E, Lafayette, on July 12 at 6:00pm. Come spend time with some lovely ladies eating delicious Irish food! Please RSVP so we know how many to expect. https://ecclife.net/ladies-dinner
• Ice Cream Night: Ladies, come celebrate National Ice Cream day with us by hanging out and eating frozen treats at the Women's Ice Cream Night on July 18 at 7:00pm in ECC's parking lot. Bring a chair and RSVP here https://ecclife.net/icecream to sign up.
Men's Ministry
• Wednesday Morning Men's Fellowship: Men, please join us each week at 6:30am. The ECC Wednesday Morning Men’s group is studying the book of James. This group is currently meeting via Zoom. For an invite, please email Ken Ritchey.(mailto:kritchey@tds.net) We'd love to see you there!
• Wednesday Evening Men’s Group: Wednesday Evening Men’s Group: The Men’s evening group will be taking a break for the next few weeks. It should be restarting in July.
• Men’s Monthly Meal: Men of ECC, join us for our monthly meal on June 20 at 6:30pm at Teays River (3000 S 9th St) for good food and conversation.
• Wednesday Evening Men’s Group: Wednesday Evening Men’s Group: The Men’s evening group will be taking a break for the next few weeks. It should be restarting in July.
• Men’s Monthly Meal: Men of ECC, join us for our monthly meal on June 20 at 6:30pm at Teays River (3000 S 9th St) for good food and conversation.
Holiday Break for Kids Out Loud
Please note that we will not have any Kids Out Loud classes on Sunday, July 3. We’ll take a break, just for the holiday weekend! Kids age preschool through 5th grade should plan to stay in worship with their families. We will have the nursery open, and extend it through age 4, for any families who need additional support that morning.
Giving Online
You can give your offerings here. You can also give to special areas by commenting in the memo line. https://ecclife.net/giving
In the Beginning: Complexity, Potential, and Comfort
June 19, 2022
Second Sunday after Pentecost
Pastor Stacey Littlefield
June 19, 2022
Second Sunday after Pentecost
Pastor Stacey Littlefield
Write your main take away from this week's sermon below:
A question to ponder.
Re-read Genesis 5.1-5. What do you hear, personally, in the way Seth's lineage is described? What difference do you think it makes that Adam was made in the image of God and Seth was made in the image of Adam?
Re-read Genesis 5.1-5. What do you hear, personally, in the way Seth's lineage is described? What difference do you think it makes that Adam was made in the image of God and Seth was made in the image of Adam?
A question to ponder.
Re-read Genesis 5.21-24. Do you hear or see anything in the description of Enoch's lineage that gives you hope or challenges you, personally? Why do you think the author has included the details about Enoch? Why do you think it was important that these details about Enoch's life--few as they are--have been preserved for us?
Re-read Genesis 5.21-24. Do you hear or see anything in the description of Enoch's lineage that gives you hope or challenges you, personally? Why do you think the author has included the details about Enoch? Why do you think it was important that these details about Enoch's life--few as they are--have been preserved for us?
A question to ponder.
Re-read Genesis 5.28-32. Does anything stand out to you afresh? Was there something in the sermon that spoke to you about this? Or do you see something new?
Re-read Genesis 5.28-32. Does anything stand out to you afresh? Was there something in the sermon that spoke to you about this? Or do you see something new?
Why Are Jesus' Genealogies in Matthew and Luke Different
Follow the link below for a brief article on the differences between the two genealogies of Jesus' in the gospels, with three potential theories.
https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/why-are-jesus-genealogies-in-matthew-and-luke-differentThe Bible Project: Genesis 1-11
Before next Sunday, take time to view and consider the Bible Project's introductory video on Genesis 1-11.
https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/genesis-1-11/Second Sunday after Pentecost
Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast faith and love, that through your grace we may proclaim your truth with boldness, and minister your justice with compassion; for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast faith and love, that through your grace we may proclaim your truth with boldness, and minister your justice with compassion; for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.