ECC of Paxton is hosting its 15th annual Lucia Fest from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday, December 13. A craft and bake sale is part of the event, as well as a swedish breakfast that includes swedish pancakes, potato sausage, rice pudding, swedish baked goods and cheeses and lingonberries.

There will be a kids breakfast available as well, which includes french toast sticks, milk, fruit and a special treat made by our parishioners.

Proceeds from the Lucia Fest will aid three specific areas: local missions (helping area families during the holidays), and our building fund.

For more information, email the church at evcov@conxxus.com or call Pat Nelson at 379-3554.

It's time to think about summer camps, and the C.E. board wants to encourage our youth and teen to attend one this year.  On Sunday February 24th we will have a representative from Covenant Harbor here during the Sunday School hour to talk about summer camps.  We encourage all children, teens and their parents to attend.

Website: www.covenantharbor.org

Located at 446 East Orleans Street in Paxton, IL this 4 bedroom 1 1/2 bath home is our Pastor's residence.  It is located off an old-fashioned brick road on a 75x160 lot with mature trees and an unattached 24x24 two-car garage, that was built in 1996.  With a wrap-around staircase and wonderful angles, each floor of the parsonage provides 960 square feet of living space.  Take a look at some of these pictures!

In December of 2007 the Search Committee compiled and distributed a Church Survey.  This survey provides two functions for the search process.  First, it helps us compile a list of traits and qualities that the congregation would like to see in a Pastor.  Second, the results of the survey are also shared with the denomination as well as potential pastors.  They use these results to get a feeling for our congregations unique traits.

The results from all the surveys have been tabulated, and I would like to take a moment to share some of the more interesting results with you.

96% of respondents at least Somewhat Agreed to the following:

• Our church should be much more involved in the local community.
• Our church should be focused on serving our members and people outside of our church family.
• I feel like I am part of the church family.
• Our church should focus on inviting people to our church.
• Our church should teach a life of prayer.
• Our church should encourage small group Bible study and prayer.
• Our church should have a Christian education process that focuses on life-long learning.
• My faith has grown over time.

66% of respondents at least Somewhat Agreed to the following:

St. Mary Council of Catholic Women will serve a spaghetti lunch on Sunday, February 10 from 11:00am - 2:00pm at the Fr. Dinan Parish Hall, 150 N. Maple Street. Lunch will consist of spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and drinks. Adults $6.00, children 10 and under $3.00. A hot dog and chip lunch will also be available, along with a bake sale and a religious gift shop. Everyone is invited.

The first of our annual Lenten Family Nites will take place on February 10th at 6:00pm with subsequent "Nites" every Sunday through March 9th. This year we will be discussing volume six of the video series by That The World May Know Ministries, entitled In The Dust of the Rabbi: Becoming a Disciple. Dinner and child care will be provided. Everyone is welcome!

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