This Is Fine—Abraham's Nations

 

Good morning!

Thank you, as always, for coming together once more in faith to meet as a church today, from near and far. Join us as Kelly explores a global perspective with the help of a special guest. Then, sing out with us in response and praise. Let’s dig deep together in worship, expanding our hearts and minds this morning in every way we can.

Be sure to check out announcements, our missionary update, and Echo Kids below the main video.

Finally, we’ve been continuing our tradition of taking communion together, during our weekly meetup on Zoom at 11am. Join us today and partake!

Update: There are rumors of Zoom issues this morning, if we run into that, use this Google Meet

 

MISSIONARY UPDATE

This morning, we'd like to update everyone on how Sam and Brittany Gill are doing in Pakistan.

In April, the Gills shared that their ministry needed to secure funds to provide rations for many families in their community. Sam and Brittany were so encouraged by the response from their request and have been able to feed many families as a result. In addition, they recently reached their financial goal for a school building project they've been working towards. 

Sam and Brittany reported that Christians in Pakistan are feeling encouraged by one another at this time and have been able to find modified ways of worshiping together in spite of the spread of COVID-19. They have felt God's presence and provision throughout a crazy time such as this.


 When you give to Echo Church, you join in supporting missionaries like the Gills. If you know of anyone who would like to support them directly or you'd like to learn more about their work, please let one of the staff members know and we will get you connected. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WAYS TO CONNECT

In this time of physical distancing and isolation, it’s so important to stay connected to our friends and family. That includes our Echo family, and we are doing that in a few ways:

WAYS TO GIVE

Visit echochurch.org/give any time to worship through giving and support our ministry together. Or snail mail to: Echo Church, PO Box 6067, Cincinnati, OH 45206

Douglass Elementary 
On Thursday, May 21st, Kendra will be shopping for hygiene products to deliver to Douglass Elementary on behalf of Echo Church. These items will be dropped off at Douglass and distributed to families from the school.
If you would like to donate funds to help buy supplies, you can make a donation by the morning of May 21st on our website and include "Douglass Elementary" in the Note section of the online giving form. If you'd like to donate items directly, contact Kendra to set that up.

Back2Back Cincinnati
Back2Back Cincinnati is collecting children's books to deliver to kids in their virtual tutoring program. If you're interested in teaming up with Back2Back for this purpose, you can buy books directly from their Amazon Wish List—at checkout select ship to the Gift Registry Address (Maggie Hare).

(Buy through AmazonSmile and your purchase also gives back to Echo Church or whatever nonprofit you choose.)

ECHO KIDS

This week's parable narration and illustration is brought to us by one of the kids from our Echo Elementary class. The story is based on the parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37.

“The Helpful Neighbor” - Narrated and Illustrated by Audrey M.

 
Echo Church