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			 On Friday, September 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. the church will 
			host its celebration kick-off. On the program for the evening will 
			be praise music, and photo and video memories of the church. There 
			will be updates about the current church ministries and its 
			missionary partners, as well as the church’s vision for the future. 
			 
			A special message will be brought by former pastor Tom Smith. 
			Dessert will be provided for a time of fellowship at the conclusion 
			of the service.  
			 
			Services will take place in the ECC2B (old Elkhart Grade School 
			Gymnasium) auditorium. 
			
			  On Saturday the celebration will resume at 5 p.m. in the church 
			Sanctuary. The event will begin with a soup and sandwich supper at 5 
			p.m. Immediately following, guests will enjoy an evening long Gospel 
			Singspiration. Everyone is invited to bring a song request for all 
			to enjoy. At the end of the evening, at approximately 7:30 p.m., 
			guests will be invited to an ice cream social. 
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On Sunday, the church will hold worship service from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. All 
are invited to come join past and present ministers and members for an extended 
worship service. 
 
Following worship services, a catered Luncheon Banquet will be held from Noon to 
2 p.m. in the ECC2B auditorium. 
 
The luncheon will have to be limited to the first 200 to RSVP to the church, so 
please RSVP at your earliest convenience. To submit your RSVP, please call the 
church office at 217-947-2726. 
				 
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