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Home School Co-Op
Recurring private home school co-op meeting in the lower level of the church on Friday mornings.
Contact: Elisha Foreman
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Second Act Ladies Train Ride and Lunch
Join the ELC 'second act ladies' (60+) for a train ride and lunch!
Meet at the Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad for the Turtle Creek Valley Flyer Train Ride.
        ***Train ride begins at 11am so arrive at the Lebanon location by 10:45am***
Afterwards, we will head to Villaggio's Italian Eatery for lunch together (lunch reservation is for 12:45pm to allow travel time to restaurant).
The train ride will be approximately $18 (exact cost determined by number of attendees).
Lunch cost is on your own.

Click here to register to attend.

Contact: Barb Keelor or Joyce Stapleton
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Men's Breakfast & Bible Fellowship
This is an open group where all men are welcome to come for a time of fellowship and Bible study.
The Men's Breakfast & Bible Fellowship meets every Saturday morning at ELC.
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Alter Guild Setup
ELC's devoted Alter Guild Team is responsible for setting up the alter in the Worship Center for Sunday Services.
For more information on becoming involved with this service team, contact Kathy Goforth.
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Dayton Latvian Lutheran Church Meeting and Worship
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Contact: Anda Diaz

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Saturday Sisters Fellowship Group
Saturday Sisters is a group of adult women meeting to fellowship and focus on Bible study throughout the year.
Saturday Sisters take place every 1st and 3rd Saturday in the month.
Contact Betty Lett and Lesa Bame for any questions.
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ELC Liturgical Dance Team Rehearsal
Our liturgical dance team welcomes girls 2nd grade and above to share their love for dance during our worship services.
The 2026/2027 registration form will be available soon in Church Center.
Questions? Contact Chery L or Elisha Foreman
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Classic Grace Worship Service
Service Leader: Reverend Brad Viken
Series Title: Formed by Grace
Message Verse: Matthew 6:25–34
Sermon Title: Enough in Christ

In a culture that keeps telling us we need more, Jesus offers a different kind of freedom. Matthew 6 invites us to trust our Father’s care, loosen our grip on excess, and use what we have with gratitude and love for our neighbors.
 
Click here to watch the live stream.
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Confirmation Sunday School - A2J
We welcome students grades 6-8 to join us in the lower level on Sunday mornings.
Dates: Sept 20 - May 25 (there will be NO class on 12/20, 12/27, 3/21, 3/28, 5/2)
Contact: Kristin Blair - kblair@emmanuellc.org with any questions.

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