ECC-Evangelical Covenant Church
UNSTUCK: Wonder and Imagination
UNSTUCK is all about freeing ourselves from our fallenness and the brokenness of lives lived ignorant of, or inattentive to, God’s presence in the Universe—becoming free enough to thrive in life now and to reign with Christ in the future. We are glad you are joining us!
Locations & Times
Evangelical Covenant Church
3600 S 9th St, Lafayette, IN 47909, USA
Sunday 10:25 AM
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https://www.ecclife.net/connectAdult Christian Formation
Sunday mornings at 9:00am in person in the Great Room. The Adult Sunday School Class is in a series entitled Old Testament Survey.
Family Picnic at Armstrong Park
Families with kids of all ages are invited to join us for a Picnic at Armstrong Park on Sunday, July 7. Pack a lunch or pick one up on the way and join us at the Armstrong Park shelter right after the worship service that morning. Drinks and dessert will be provided! We’re planning this event with children and families in mind, but all are welcome to come and participate. Sign up here, or for more information contact Pastor Kristin.
https://35345.people.myamplify.io/external/form/4415e13f-9605-4972-99bd-fd3759daac0aTrinity Mission Fundraiser
Support Trinity Mission and enjoy a baseball game! On July 11, join Trinity Mission at Loeb Stadium to root on the Lafayette Aviators. Tickets are $25 per adult and $12 per child. Enjoy the tailgate party at 5:30pm and then the game at 7:00pm. Each ticket purchased will also get you a hotdog, chips, and water at the tailgate party. Adults registered before June 24 also receive a t-shirt! You can find more information and purchase your ticket(s) here.
https://trinitylifeministry.com/blog/trinity-night-at-the-parkMen's Ministry
• Wednesday Morning Men's Fellowship: Join us each week at 6:30am. The Wednesday Morning Men’s group is studying a commentary by NT Wright on Romans 1-8. This group is currently meeting via Zoom. For an invite, please email Ken Ritchey. We'd love to see you there! Contact: kritchey@tds.net
• Wednesday Evening Group: Pastor Kurt’s weekly study will resume July 10.
• Wednesday Evening Group: Pastor Kurt’s weekly study will resume July 10.
Ladies’ Night at Pink Walrus
Ladies, we are having an ice cream night at Pink Walrus (3575 Promenade Pkwy, Lafayette) on July 24 at 7:00pm. Bring a chair and meet us there! Purchase your ice cream inside and then meet us in the parking lot to hang out! Let us know if you can attend.
https://ecclife.net/icecreamCombined Book Club
We have rescheduled our combined men's and women's book club that is discussing The Wager for July 16 at 6:30pm in the ECC Great Room. The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder is a grand tale of human behavior at the extremes. If you didn’t get a chance to read this thrilling book, there is still time to do so and join us!
https://ecclife.net/bookChildren’s Ministry
Our nursery, preschool, and kindergarten children meet in the main building, down the hall from our worship space. You can check in for these classes at the west entrance table. Our 1st-5th grade students begin in worship with their families. Midway through our worship service, they are invited to a class in the Life Center building.
Pickle Ball
In June, we will have courts open on Monday and Friday mornings, 9:00am, and on Monday nights (6/17 and 6/24 only) at 6:30pm. We’re open to all levels of play and especially looking forward to making new friends. We’ll limit play to members and attenders of ECC and their invited guest. If you would like to get an email with schedule updates let us know here.
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As Care Team members, our hope is to care for and support those who are hurting during challenging times. We will listen, be present with you, and pray for you. Please respond below to have one of our referrals coordinators contact you.
https://ecclife.net/careCovenant Missionaries: Robert and Rae Rife
Click the link below to see a brief video from our supported missionaries in Great Britain, Robert and Rae Rife.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThOR_hSXzxYUNSTUCK: Wonder and Imagination
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Pastor Kristin Devine Mueller
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Pastor Kristin Devine Mueller
A Question to Ponder
What Bible story feels most familiar to you? Spend some time reading through that story this week, inviting God to draw you deeper into the words of the story through use of your imagination.
What Bible story feels most familiar to you? Spend some time reading through that story this week, inviting God to draw you deeper into the words of the story through use of your imagination.
Questions to Ponder
How can a question posed with the word "wonder" change the dynamic of a discussion? How might you use a wondering posture this week, rather than a posture of certainty?
How can a question posed with the word "wonder" change the dynamic of a discussion? How might you use a wondering posture this week, rather than a posture of certainty?
For Reflection
Think back to a time when God's Word has refreshed your soul, brought wisdom, given you joy, or brought light to your eyes. Thank God for those moments, and invite God to continue to speak to you through his Word in these ways.
Think back to a time when God's Word has refreshed your soul, brought wisdom, given you joy, or brought light to your eyes. Thank God for those moments, and invite God to continue to speak to you through his Word in these ways.
A Question to Ponder
Some will find it easy to engage with Scripture through imagination, and some will find it more challenging. How might an imaginative experience deepen the meaning of Scripture in your life?
Some will find it easy to engage with Scripture through imagination, and some will find it more challenging. How might an imaginative experience deepen the meaning of Scripture in your life?
Praying Scripture
Follow this link to find the ECC denomination's Grow Deeper practice of Praying Scripture. Here you will find another example of Imagination in Prayer through Scripture, as well as an explanation of another way to dwell in God's word - Lectio Divina.
https://covchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Praying-Scripture.pdfEntering into the story of Bartimaeus
Follow the link below to find a meditative reading and imaginative reflection questions from the story of Bartimaeus, from Mark 10:46-52.
https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-q8zs6-11103c0Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.