“I need a little peace and quiet.” I remember hearing my my mom say that from time to time when I was a kid. She probably said it more than I realized because I was too busy not being peaceful or quiet. As I’ve… Continue Reading “ECC Ministry Update – Take Heart”
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” These words from Paul to the Philippians are emphatic. He does not give an option. It is not a suggestion. It is a command. He is definitely a glass half full kind of… Continue Reading “ECC Ministry Update – New Opportunities”
The Carpenter’s (a brother and sister duo from the 70’s) sang a song entitled, “Rainy Days and Mondays”. This song has a great beat and I can dance to it. (Just kidding.) The song talks about being down, bored, and not sure what to… Continue Reading “ECC Ministry Update – Rainy Days and Mondays”
4 As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him—5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus… Continue Reading “ECC Ministry Update – Worshiping Together While Apart”
“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18) In these days of the COVID-19 pandemic many of us have seen and are experiencing heartache in unprecedented ways. Just a few of those losses are: Adults… Continue Reading “ECC Ministry Update – Processing Our Loss and Grief”
Teachers offering to help students and parents with schoolwork while schools are closed. Individuals offering to go to the store and purchase groceries for a Sr. adult who can’t go out. Stay at home mom’s offering to provide childcare to families while students are… Continue Reading “ECC Ministry Update – Devoted to Caring”
ECC Family, The psalmist says in Psalm 84, “How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God…Blessed are those who dwell in… Continue Reading “ECC Ministry Update – Dwell In Him”
During this unforeseen shutdown, Eaton Community Schools are not providing breakfasts or lunches for the over 600 students in the district that would normally receive free or reduced cost meals at school. The Preble County Success Program has partnered with the local food pantries,… Continue Reading “Outreach Opportunity”
As you begin to read this latest edition of LifeShare, I encourage you to pause for a moment and pray this prayer with me… Almighty God, we set our hearts and minds upon you this day. Although our minds and hearts are prone to… Continue Reading “ECC Ministry Update”
Out of care and responsibility to our country and community all services and activities for Sunday, March 15, have been cancelled. Head over to my Facebook page for a brief accompanying video message. Prayer While we will not be gathering for worship at our… Continue Reading “Weekend Services Update”