E3 ECHO 12.19.25

EVENTS IN BRIEF: WEEKLY CALENDAR

LENGTHIER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Join us for Advent this December as we prepare our hearts and minds for the birth of Jesus:

11/30:  HOPE
12/7:  PEACE
12/14: JOY (Blue Christmas service in evening)
12/21: LOVE

Join us for Christmas Eve at E3 wth some traditional hymns along with some contemporary worship...teaching on the birth of Jesus...and a few snowy surprises along the way!
 
SPECIAL thanks to Nora Clark for the incredible artwork for this year's logo!

Children under 5 can stay in E3 kids, along with infants for kid-friendly play time with licensed babysitters.  Children older than 5 will get a free gift and a children's message.

Friendly reminder that E3 does NOT have Sunday worship on the 28th. Thanks to our staff and volunteers and the ability to have a Sunday off per year to spend with your families all across the world!  

The church offices are closed over the New Years as well, but we will respond as able to phone and e-mail requests.

We have a link-only page on our website with items to use for your worship on 12/28.  Take a peek now and prepare some time--maybe as a family--in worship away from corporate worship that day:

https://element3.org/at-home-worship-12-28-25

Looking for a community of people to share life with, learn from, and engage the Bible or another curriculum?  Look at the following options below for seasonal classes, or click GROUPS above and peruse what groups are currently open!  

Don't see a group?  Want something different?  PERHAPS you should start a group!!!!!!!!!!

Financial Peace University (FPU) is a 9-lesson course designed to help individuals and couples build a budget, eliminate debt, invest wisely, and practice generosity, all based on biblical principles. The program emphasizes practical tools and a step-by-step approach to financial literacy.

At Element3 Church, this starts on August 17th.

FPU is designed to help individuals and couples at any stage of life, from those starting out to those in retirement, who want to take control of their finances and build a secure future. The program can be particularly beneficial for individuals who are struggling with debt, have a poor understanding of budgeting, or want to learn more about investing and wealth-building. 

The cost is $75 with a minimum $10 deposit, scholarships are available.  After paying $10 fill out the scholarship form.  

Join Pastor Scott for an overview of the Christian Faith taught not as a doctrine class, but a response to the reality and world we live in.  This interactive class will dive into the nitty-gritty of a world that is quite divorced from the Biblical world, and a culture that is at war with itself over the loudest voice.  Proclaiming Jesus as King, the Spirit as advocate, and God as Father, join us as we delve into the Essentials of the Christian Faith.

  This class will be during our normal E3 youth and children time, with optional Wednesday dinner options available for all.
 
https://mye3.churchcenter.com/groups/seasonal-classes/essentials

Join Pastor Mike for an in depth look at the book of Galatians that will go chapter by chapter, verse by verse parallel to our spring sermon series.  This class will be during our normal E3 youth and children time, with optional Wednesday dinner options available for all.

Sign up for all at:

https://mye3.churchcenter.com/groups/seasonal-classes/galatians-bible-study

Let’s ring in the new year by cleaning out our closets and stocking up on new clothes for 2026! Join She3 on Saturday, January 17 from 1:00-2:30 in the E3 Commons for a SHEnanigans Clothing Swap. We will be accepting clean, gently-used or new women's clothing and shoes in all sizes. 

How does it work? Bring your items to the E3 Commons at 1:00 p.m. on January 17. Each contributor is responsible for setting up her own clothing on the designated tables based on category and size. After setting up your items, hang out in the lobby to snack and socialize. Shopping will open at 1:30 and end at 2:30. All items are free! Any unselected or uncollected items will be donated at the conclusion of the event. If you are not able to attend the event but want to donate clothes, contact Rikki Overstreet at rikkijoverstreet@gmail.com to coordinate a drop off. Not interested in donating or obtaining new clothes? No problem; we still want to see you! Stop by the church lobby to eat and socialize with other She3 women and maybe even help someone else pick out their new favorite outfit! 

Join us for the 2026 Men's Retreat on February 6-8 at Camp Weed & Conference Center in Live Oak, FL! For many reasons, men today struggle mightily with developing healthy, consistent, authentic, & lasting friendships. Be it because of our present world’s divisiveness, our culture’s narratives against male vulnerability, or the ever widening separation created by the internet; it seems as though fostering intimate friendships is an increasingly lost art for many men; which, in turn, costs us in our ability to heal, mature, & grow as disciples of Jesus.  With this in mind, during this upcoming retreat, we will be using the story of King David & his dear friend Jonathan as a means of reflecting on what spiritual friendships look like for men & how to develop them. More importantly, we will also seek to use this time to apply these lessons &, hopefully, begin laying the foundation for such friendships in this time together.  Attendees will arrive Friday evening & depart Sunday morning. The total cost for the retreat is $230 per person, which includes housing for two nights with one roommate & all meals. To alleviate the financial burden of registration; we offer an optional payment plan, as well as both partial & full scholarships.

 Register for the retreat here: https://mye3.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3235374

If you have any questions, then please contact mike@element3.org.

YOUTH AND KIDS

E3 Kids is starting a new curriculum!
 
We are so excited to be starting our new curriculum in E3 Kids! This curriculum has online portals for both parents and volunteers! Use the links below to register.         
 
Parent and Volunteer       

Volunteer Only     

Parent Only

Question?  E-mail audrey@element3.org.

On months where there are 5 Sundays in the year, we will have E3 Kids join in the worship center for worship and then have playtime in the commons during the message.  This gives our teachers a brief break and gives kids an understanding of what happens in "big" church.  Our awesome leaders and volunteers will be there to keep kids safe and focused, but, know that 5 Sunday months will be a little different.