“Ingraining the truth of Christ in the lives of his followers.”
When you arrive on Wednesday evening, there will be a meal to kick off the evening and tables for us to meet and enjoy a few moments in the week together. You will see families, friends, children, adults, and all in between. You’ll witness the body of Christ investing in each other’s lives.
The evening will be focused on experiencing discipleship. Through drama, video, music, conversation, and so much more our aim is to put the gospel in the hands of Christ’s followers and allow them to pass it on to those around them.
Begins this coming Sunday, August 21! Have your kids ages 4 years through 5th grade ready to register at 10:30 am in the Children’s Ministry Hallway. Join us for the “Gospel Project” – seeing how Jesus plays a role in every aspect of the Bible.
Before Sunday, August 21, be sure to read 2 Kings 21;23-25; 2 Chronicles 33; 36; Jeremiah 1-2; 4-5; 13; 21 Lamentations 1-3; 5; Ezekiel 1-2; 6-7; 36-37 and/or Chapter 17 of The Story. To see all reading assignments click here. To hear previous sermons in the series, click here.
For those of you who weren’t aware, GreenHouse Kids Worship kicks off this coming Sunday (August 21). So make sure to have your children ready to register at 10:30am!
If you’re curious what your children will be learning, check out this video:
Rain or Shine!…Come out August 12-14 for a weekend under the Stars, under the Sun, and under the Tent! And be sure to bring your chair!
Friday, 7 pm, Concert by “A Side ofTaylors” under the tent. Featuring rich vocal harmonies, the Americana/folk/bluegrass band has a unique style which covers a wide range of music from the past fifty years and beyond, including songs by Johnny Cash, The Beatles, and Bob Dylan, in addition to southern gospel hymns. You won’t want to miss them under the tent!
Friday – come early for the concession stand and stay for a Movie under the stars when the sun goes down! We’ll be showing “Moms’ Night Out.” So bring your friends to the concert and the movie, and enjoy free popcorn and/or purchase hot and cold concessions!
Saturday 4 pm picnic: No tickets or food/game sign-ups needed this year. Just come and enjoy!
Sunday, 10 am, One Service under the tent – outdoor worship together! Come at 9 am for coffee and donuts!
Before Sunday, August 21, be sure to read 2 Kings 21;23-25; 2 Chronicles 33; 36; Jeremiah 1-2; 4-5; 13; 21 Lamentations 1-3; 5; Ezekiel 1-2; 6-7; 36-37 and/or Chapter 17 of The Story. To see all reading assignments click here. To hear previous sermons in the series, click here.
Come out August 12-14 for a weekend under the Stars, under the Sun, and under the Tent!
Friday, 7 pm, Concert by “A Side of
Taylors” under the tent. Featuring rich vocal harmonies, the Americana/folk/bluegrass band, A Side of Taylors, is fronted by lead singer and teen son Mason, who’s quite adept on the mandolin, and is backed by father Chris, who plays guitar and banjo, among other instruments, as well as the rest of the Taylor clan. With their unique style, they cover a wide range of music from the past fifty years and beyond, including songs by Johnny Cash, The Beatles, and Bob Dylan, in addition to southern gospel hymns. You won’t want to miss them under the tent.
Friday – come early for the concession stand and stay for a Movie under the stars when the sun goes down! Bring your friends to the concert and the movie, and enjoy free popcorn!
Saturday 4 pm picnic: No tickets or food/game sign-ups needed this year.Just come and enjoy!
Sunday, 10 am, One Service under the tent – outdoor worship together! Come at 9 am for coffee and donuts!
Before Sunday be sure to read 2 Kings 17-19; Isaiah 3; 6; 13-14; 49; 53 and/or Chapter 16 of The Story. To see all reading assignments click here. To hear previous sermons in the series, click here.
Throughout Jesus’ 3+ years of ministry on earth he spoke of the need to be a servant. He hit this directly when he spoke of his role in saying, “The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve…” (Mark 10:45) Growing in Christ means that we continually seek to improve our serve. It is the mark of a disciple of Christ and of His church.
ECOB has always been a church full of servants in Guest Ministries, Property Team, Music and Worship, Children and Youth, and many other areas. As we move closer to the launch of our new Wednesday night ministry and pieces are coming together I’d like to talk a bit about how you can be a part of serving on those nights. When the church gathers we have opportunities to serve one another in multiple ways and Wednesday night will be no different. From helping with the meal, to assisting with tech, to cleanup and everything in between, we encourage you to find a place to serve as we come together and learn more about being Jesus’ disciples. In all of the necessary roles God gives us opportunities to build relationships and connect with others as we exercise our gifts and talents.
Attached is a link to a form that we would like you to identify ways you would like to serve on Wednesday night. This doesn’t mean you will be in that role every week, but gives us an opportunity to begin placing people in much needed roles to make those nights a great gathering with one another.
Just click on the following link and fill out the form and someone will be contacting you with more specifics. Don’t wait! It’s time to practice your serve!
Pastor Dan
Come out August 12-14 for a weekend under the Stars, under the Sun, and under the Tent!
Friday, 7 pm, Concert by “A Side of
Taylors” under the tent. Featuring rich vocal harmonies, the Americana/folk/bluegrass band, A Side of Taylors, is fronted by lead singer and teen son Mason, who’s quite adept on the mandolin, and is backed by father Chris, who plays guitar and banjo, among other instruments, as well as the rest of the Taylor clan. With their unique style, they cover a wide range of music from the past fifty years and beyond, including songs by Johnny Cash, The Beatles, and Bob Dylan, in addition to southern gospel hymns. You won’t want to miss them under the tent.
Friday – come early for the concession stand and stay for a Movie under the stars when the sun goes down! Bring your friends to the concert and the movie, and enjoy free popcorn!
Saturday 4 pm picnic: No tickets or food/game sign-ups needed this year. Just come and enjoy!
Sunday, 10 am, One Service under the tent – outdoor worship together! Come at 9 am for coffee and donuts!
Before Sunday be sure to read 1 Kings 17-19; Isaiah 3; 6; Hosea 4-5; 8-9; 14; Amos 1; 3-5; 9 and/or Chapter 15 of The Story. To see all reading assignments click here. To hear previous sermons in the series, click here.
Another video update. This video kicks off the first of five videos on the 5 Values of the new Wednesday Night Ministry. Keep checking back for more updates! Plus, if you have any questions and need some answers, please contact us via commenting below, through email, calling the office, etc.
Also, if you’d like to stay updated on the latest events and happenings at ECOB. Get out your phone and text the word ECOB to the number 40650.
Before Sunday be sure to read 1 Kings 12-16 and/or Chapter 14 of The Story. To see all reading assignments click here. To hear previous sermons in the series, click here.
One of the marks of the church is our unity in Jesus Christ. Although there are many things that could divide us, it is the power of Christ that has the ability to overcome all of those barriers to unite us. The apostle Paul in his letter to the church at Corinth appeals in the name of Christ to a church divided. He says, “10 I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, t in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.” A little later he reminds them of why we should be unified when he says, “12 Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ. 13 For we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink.” He reminds them that it is a part of our identity in Christ.
I bring these verses today, not because I feel we are a church divided, but because I don’t want us to become a church divided. Unfortunately it is too easy to become divided in this world. Often our divisions consist of misunderstandings and assumptions that cause great damage to the body of Christ and negatively impact our ability to carry out our mission. That should not be true of our church or any church. While we will not always agree, but we should remain united as we focus on Jesus Christ.
Here are a few practical ways for us to remain united in Christ:
Each of these practical steps and many more can create lines of communication and connection to help us be united in Christ. These connections decrease the potential for disengagement and disillusion in the church. When we are engaged in the body there is greater unity because we are experiencing what it means to be the body of Christ. Everyone wants to be a part of something greater than themselves. There is nothing greater than the life of Christ’s body furthering the Kingdom of God.
I look forward to hearing your stories of how you took a step of faith and were agents of unity in the life of ECOB.
Praying with you and for you,
Pastor Dan