SUCCESS PROGRAM OUTREACH PROJECT

The Preble County Success Program was created with the goal to remove non-cognitive barriers to learning (lack of food, shelter, medical care, personal hygiene, etc.) so that children are better able to achieve in their education setting. ECOB is partnering with the Success Program to meet the needs of the children.
Here’s how you can help:
Give – To give, make checks payable to ECOB and denote “Success Program” on the Other line of your offering envelope. To give online through our website, eatoncob.org select “Success Program”.
Bring in needed items – Purchase and bring to the kiosk by October 28.
Items needed:

• Socks – Boy & girl sizes 4/5 through young adult
• Underwear – Boy & girl sizes 4/5 and 8/10
• Coats – Boy & girl sizes 8/10, 12 and 14/16
• Chapstick
• Body Wash
• Shampoo

Fall Fun Night

• Wednesday, October 31
• During ETCH Meal Time (5:45 – 6:30pm)
  
• Costume awards (For Kids, Teens, and Grown-Ups!)
  • Most creative
  • Funniest
  • Best Bible costume
  • Best “Pairs” costumes (two people dressing to the same theme)
  • (Please, no gory, bloody costumes, costumes based on violent characters, or witch/devil themed costumes.)
• Special activities
• Treats for the children

Regular Electives and ETCH Knights Club will start at their usual time.

Candy Needed: If you would like to donate individually wrapped candy, please bring it to the office by Monday, Oct 29. Thank you!

Mark Your Calendar:

• Saturday, November 17 at 10am: Proposed 2019 Budget Presentation
• Sunday, November 18: Called Council Meeting following each service to vote on Proposed 2019 Budget

Below is a Rolling 12-Month Trend Report which uses the running total of the giving and expenses for the last 12 months plus a graph.  This information is from October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018.  There is also an explanation of some extraordinary expenses that have occurred during that time period.  This Trend Report and graph will be presented to the congregation quarterly.  Hard copies are available at the Information Desk for anyone who does not have access to LifeShare.  See a member of the Finance Team or Elder if you have any questions.

3rd Qtr 2018 running total

Below are the voting results from Sunday’s Annual Council Meeting

The question of “Shall the Eaton Church of the Brethren proceed with the process of investigating withdrawal from the Church of the Brethren denomination by entering into a period of prayer and discernment with the Southern Ohio/Kentucky District?” Passed with 95% voting yes to move forward with the process of investigating withdrawal from the Church of the Brethren denomination.

Mike Cobb, Bob Jones and Walt Locker were elected to the Elder Board.

Audrey Burton and Regina Hapner were elected to the Finance Team. Jim Wadman will be fulfilling Mike Cobb’s term since Mike will be stepping off the Finance Team to serve as an Elder.

Additionally, please mark your calendars for a special Called Council Meeting on Sunday, November 18 after each service. The purpose of the meeting is to vote on the proposed 2019 budget.  There will be a presentation of the proposed budget on Saturday, November 17 at 10am in the Gathering Area.

For the week of October 21:

If you were stranded on a desert island with your family and 2-3 other people, who would you want with you?

If you were going to live on the moon and could take only ONE personal belonging with you, (food and clothing already provided), what would you take?

If you could have any ability in the world that you don’t have right now, what would you want?

For families with Preschoolers:

What are you good at doing?

What do you like about night-time? (Possible answers: the moon or stars, cuddling with my blanket, night-time prayers, etc.)

Fall Council Meeting

We will hold our Annual Fall Council Meeting Sunday, October 21 at 2:00pm. The Elder Board is asking all members of ECOB to plan to attend this most important meeting. The Council will be voting on whether we should proceed with the process of investigating withdrawal from the denomination and offices to be filled for 2019. Childcare provided for children 10 and under.

Women’s Ministry

• Love In Action
• Monday, Oct 22 at 6:30pm, Kitchen

Freezer meal prep for those in need: sickness, death, new birth, etc. Opportunity to prep, deliver meals, write notes, pray or donate. All ladies are invited to join us.

Fall Fun Night

• Wednesday, October 31
• During ETCH Meal Time (5:45 – 6:30pm)
  
• Costume awards
  • Most creative
  • Funniest
  • Best Bible costume
  • Best “Pairs” costumes (two people dressing to the same theme)
  • (Please, no gory, bloody costumes, costumes based on violent characters, or witch/devil themed costumes.)
• Special activities
• Treats for the children

Regular Electives and ETCH Knights Club will start at their usual time.

Candy Needed: If you would like to donate individually wrapped candy, please bring it to the office by Monday, Oct 29. Thank you!

For the week of October 14:

What is one thing that other people do that you really enjoy having them do?

What is one thing that people do that annoys you?

If food ran out and you had enough for only two people (and you didn’t have to worry about your family), with whom would you share it?

For families with Preschoolers:

What makes you feel sad sometimes? What makes God feel sad?

What is your favorite song to sing or listen to?

2nd Saturday – October 13

One strategy at ECOB is to make an Impact with the love of Christ by serving others. Join us as we do home repair projects for Senior adults in our community.

• Meet in the ECOB parking lot at 8:30 am

• Tools provided

This is a great opportunity for you to Share Life and Share Christ.

Baptism – October 21

Christian baptism is a clear command of Jesus for all believers (Matt 28:19), and offers an opportunity for a new believer to profess faith in Jesus publicly. To discuss baptism with a pastor or for children with Miss Coleen, please contact the office, 456-5507.

Benevolence Project 2018-A

One responsibility of the Deacons of ECOB is to be aware of and seek to meet any unexpected significant needs of members in our congregation. One specific need has come to our attention regarding a family in our congregation that has incurred a large debt due to medical expenses. We ask that you would prayerfully consider showing goodwill and kindness toward the need of this family by giving financially to help them. Our goal for this project is to raise $5,000. Please mark any giving to this project as “Benevolence Project 2018-A”. All funds collected above and beyond our goal will be used for future benevolence projects. Thank you in advance for loving one another in tangible ways through generous living.

Fall Council Meeting

Eaton Church of the Brethren will hold its Annual Fall Council Meeting on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. The Elder Board is asking all members of ECOB to mark your calendar and plan to attend this most important meeting.

Over the course of this year, the Elder Board has presented information concerning our recommendation that consideration be given to withdrawing from the Church of the Brethren denomination. At our Council Meeting on October 21st, Mr. Dave Shetler of the Southern Ohio/Kentucky District will be present to address the congregation on this matter. Upon completion of Mr. Shetler’s remarks, the Council will be voting on whether we should proceed with the process of investigating withdrawal from the denomination.

This is a matter of significant importance to our congregation. As a result, we urge all active members to be present for this vote. Proxy and absentee voting is not permitted. You must be present to vote.

We realize that many of you may still have questions concerning the withdrawal. Elders will be in the Gathering Area between the services, and after the 2nd service each Sunday until the Council Meeting to answer any questions you may have. We also have copies of the Peaceful Parting paper outlining our position, as well as the Framework for Withdrawal Process recently provided by the District available at the Info Center.

Please make this a matter of prayer as we consider God’s direction for our congregation.

For the week of October 7:

What color would you use to describe your life right now?

The wise men brought gifts to Jesus. If you could give Jesus any one object that you own right now, what would you give him? (No cop outs – it has to be a physical object; not your heart or love).

What weather condition best describes your life in the past month?

For Families with Preschoolers:

When God was creating all the animals, which animal do you think God had fun creating? What is your favorite animal that he made?

Sometimes people have bad dreams. What is a bad dream that you have had? How can God help us when we have bad dreams?

Fall Council Meeting

Eaton Church of the Brethren will hold its Annual Fall Council Meeting on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. The Elder Board is asking all members of ECOB to mark your calendar and plan to attend this most important meeting.

Over the course of this year, the Elder Board has presented information concerning our recommendation that consideration be given to withdrawing from the Church of the Brethren denomination. At our Council Meeting on October 21st, Mr. Dave Shetler of the Southern Ohio/Kentucky District will be present to address the congregation on this matter. Upon completion of Mr. Shetler’s remarks, the Council will be voting on whether we should proceed with the process of investigating withdrawal from the denomination.

This is a matter of significant importance to our congregation. As a result, we urge all active members to be present for this vote. Proxy and absentee voting is not permitted. You must be present to vote.

We realize that many of you may still have questions concerning the withdrawal. Elders will be in the Gathering Area between the services, and after the 2nd service each Sunday until the Council Meeting to answer any questions you may have. We also have copies of the Peaceful Parting paper outlining our position, as well as the Framework for Withdrawal Process recently provided by the District available at the Info Center.

Please make this a matter of prayer as we consider God’s direction for our congregation.

Benevolence Project 2018-A

One responsibility of the Deacons of ECOB is to be aware of and seek to meet any unexpected significant needs of members in our congregation.

One specific need has come to our attention regarding a family in our congregation that has incurred a large debt due to medical expenses. We ask that you would prayerfully consider showing goodwill and kindness toward the need of this family by giving financially to help them. Our goal for this project is to raise $5,000. Please mark any giving to this project as “Benevolence Project 2018-A”. All funds collected above and beyond our goal will be used for future benevolence projects. Thank you in advance for loving one another in tangible ways through generous living.