Financial Peace University

Financial Peace University (FPU) teaches God’s ways of handling money. This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely and give generously. This class will follow the FPU Flex Format. A video will be watched on your own each week, and you’ll come together for community and discussion. Mondays, Sept 26 through Nov 21, 6:30-7:30 pm in Room 101. Cost is $93 if you register online by Sept 14 at  www.daveramsey.com/fpu/classes/1024127. Register by Sept 14 so we can order materials. Contact Matt and Shauna Deaton

The Story

Before Sunday, August 28, be sure to read Daniel 1-3; 6; Jeremiah 29-31 and/or Chapter 18 of The Story. To see all reading assignments click here. To hear previous sermons in the series, click here.

 Upcoming…

• Etch (Launching September 7th) – Etch…It’s our new/old way of doing ministry… TOGETHER! Etch is inter-generational. It’s a time for all ages to interact with one common purpose: Discipleship. Together, we’ll share stories of how God interacts with us in our everyday lives and pass on his truths to all generations. Click here for more information and to watch the video!
• Ladies Fall Bible Study – “Entrusted: A Study of 2 Timothy” by Beth Moore. Tuesday evenings Oct 4-Nov 8, 6-7:30 pm (no meal provided), and Wednesday mornings Oct 5-Nov 9, 9:30-11 am, Room 101. $20 due by Sep 25 for workbook/materials.
• Men’s Fall Bible Study – “Horizontal Jesus” by Tony Evans, Tuesday evenings Oct 4-Nov 8, 6-7:30 pm, Room 6. $20 due by Sep 25 for workbook/materials.
• Men’s Golf Scramble – Saturday, September 10, at Jamaica Run Golf Course, 8781 Jamaica Rd., Germantown. Tee Time 8:30 am. 18 holes and a cart for $39. This will be the last scramble of the season. Contact Steve McCloud by Sept 7, 937-603-2958.
• Baby/Child Dedication – Sunday, September 18. If you would like to have a child dedicated, contact the office by Wednesday, September 14.
• Thank you to everyone who helped with the Senior Adult Banquet, from setting up, to serving, to cleaning up, we appreciated everyone’s help. It was a wonderful evening for our Senior Adults! Thank you! – Stan and Shirley Hicks.
• Brethren Disaster Ministries – is partnering with the Preble County Pork Festival Committee assisting with parking vehicles for the festival September 17 and 18. BDM will receive $1,500! There are many 4-4-1/2 hour shifts available to volunteer to work, each between 5:30 am and 8 pm. If you are interested in volunteering your time, please contact Jim Shank at jim3shank@hotmail.com or 937-533-3800.

Greenhouse Kids Worship

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.

The Story

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.

 Upcoming…

• Etch (Launching September 7th) – There will be a Q&A time for anyone following both services this Sunday, August 21. Etch…It’s our new/old way of doing ministry… TOGETHER! Etch is inter-generational. It’s a time for all ages to interact with one common purpose: Discipleship. Together, we’ll share stories of how God interacts with us in our everyday lives and pass on his truths to all generations. Click here for more information and to watch the video!
• Financial Peace University (FPU) – FPU teaches God’s ways of handling money. This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely and give generously. This class will follow the FPU Flex Format. A video will be watched on your own each week, and you’ll come together for community and discussion. Mondays, Sept 26 through Nov 21, 6:30-7:30 pm in Room 101. Cost is $93 if you register online by Sept 14 atwww.daveramsey.com/fpu/classes/1024127. Register by Sept 14 so we can order materials. Contact Matt and Shauna Deaton
• Thank You to Church Family – We want to thank all who attended the picnic, regardless of the weather. Approximately 250-275 enjoyed good food, fellowship and some fun with games and activities. A BIG THANK YOU to approximately sixty people who over the last two weeks and the day of the picnic pitched in to help set-up, serve, run games, clean up and more. We really appreciate everyone’s help to make this a great time in the life of the church!…Dean & Judy Weller.

Starting tomorrow!…Weekend Under…

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!

• 4:00pm Gather for a Picnic under the tent! Bring your lawn chairs, canopies and blankets.
• 4:30 pm Dinner and desserts.
• FOOD: Bring a well-filled picnic basket of casseroles, side dishes and desserts. Shredded chicken sandwiches, hot dogs and drinks provided.
• GAMES: Relay Races, Corn Hole, 3/Ball, Chicago Softball, Slip-N-Slide, Sprinklers under the sun! Bring your one-piece swim wear and towels.
• CAMP FIRE with S’mores under the stars!

Sunday, 10 am, One Service under the tent – outdoor worship together! Come at 9 am for coffee and donuts!

The Story

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.

Upcoming…

• Etch (Launching September 7th) – It’s our new/old way of doing ministry… TOGETHER! Etch is inter-generational. It’s a time for all ages to interact with one common purpose: Discipleship. Together, we’ll share stories of how God interacts with us in our everyday lives and pass on his truths to all generations. Click here for more information and to watch the video! There will be a Q&A time for anyone following both services on August 21.
• Rockhouse Lunch – Sunday, August 14, in Room 101 following the 10 am service!
• Senior Adult Banquet – Saturday, August 20, 5:30 pm in the Gathering Area for those who have registered.
• Greenhouse Kids Worship – Begins Sunday, August 21, 10:45 am in the Children’s Ministry Hallway for ages 4 years through 5th grade.
• 2nd Saturday – will be on the 3rd Saturday, August 20, because of the picnic this weekend. This is a great opportunity to help others. For more information, contact Steve Simmons or Keith Reese , ssimmons2030@embarqmail.com
• Financial Peace University (FPU) – We all need a plan for our money. FPU teaches God’s ways of handling money. Through video teaching, class discussions and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely and give generously. This class will follow the FPU Flex Format (video will be watched on your own each week, and you’ll come together for community and discussion). Mondays, Sept 26 through Nov 21, 6:30-7:30 pm in Room 101. Cost is $93 if you register online by Sept 14 at www.daveramsey.com/fpu/classes/1024127. Register by Sept 14 so we can order materials. Contact Matt and Shauna Deaton

Coming Next Week!…Weekend Under…

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!

• 4:00pm Gather for a Picnic under the tent! Bring your lawn chairs, canopies and blankets.
• 4:30 pm Dinner and desserts.
• FOOD: Bring a well-filled picnic basket of casseroles, side dishes and desserts. Shredded chicken sandwiches, hot dogs and drinks provided.
• GAMES: Relay Races, Corn Hole, 3/Ball, Chicago Softball, Slip-N-Slide, Sprinklers under the sun! Bring your one-piece swim wear and towels.
• CAMP FIRE with S’mores under the stars!

Sunday, 10 am, One Service under the tent – outdoor worship together! Come at 9 am for coffee and donuts!

The Story

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.

Upcoming…

• Child Protection Policy Training/Re-certification – Sunday, August 7, 9 am in Room 6. You do not need to pre-register, but plan to attend one of these sessions if you have received a letter, or you are working with children, youth, security or medical teams and have not had the training. Contact Lois Simmons at 456-6068 (lois.simmons8890@gmail.com) or Diana Oburn at 456-9512 (mothermedic@hotmail.com).
• Rockhouse Jr/Sr High Cookout – August 10, 5-8 pm at the Denlingers’. Students, bring a 2-liter and a bag of chips per family.
• Ice Cream Social Fundraiser – Saturday, August 6, 4-7 pm at Happy Corner Church of the Brethren, 7037 Union Rd., Clayton, OH. Sponsored by Brethren Disaster Ministries. Come enjoy homemade ice cream and a full menu, and help fund the wonderful work of Brethren Disaster Ministries. Pies needed – contact Nancy Muncy, 937-478-1893.  Share  A Meal – Buy a ticket to go to a special meal. 100% of the cost of each ticket goes toward replacing BDM’s old van. See Dick and Pat Via in the Gathering Area Sunday. Also available at the Ice Cream Social.
• Senior Adult Banquet – Saturday, August 20, Catered meal at 5:30 pm in the Gathering Area. Entertainment by “Spittin’ Image” from Greenville, back by request. Come enjoy an evening of fun! If you are 70 or over, contact the office, 456-5507, with your reservations even if you did not receive an invitation. We would like to have all Senior Adults attend!

Weekend Under

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!

• 4:00pm Gather for a Picnic under the tent! Bring your lawn chairs, canopies and blankets.
• 4:30 pm Dinner and desserts.
• FOOD: Bring a well-filled picnic basket of casseroles, side dishes and desserts. Shredded chicken sandwiches, hot dogs and drinks provided.
• GAMES: Relay Races, Corn Hole, 3/Ball, Chicago Softball, Slip-N-Slide, Sprinklers under the sun! Bring your one-piece swim wear and towels.
• CAMP FIRE with S’mores under the stars!

Sunday, 10 am, One Service under the tent – outdoor worship together! Come at 9 am for coffee and donuts!

The Story

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.

Upcoming…

• Conversation With The Elders – Sunday, July 31, 6 pm in the Gathering Area. Your Board of Elders invites you to join them for a conversation. These conversations allow Elders to update you on developments at ECOB and give you a chance to ask questions. Topics will include: Financial Update, Parking Lot, Storage Facility and Lexington Road Listing. Please plan to join us!
• Greenhouse Kids Worship Meeting – Sunday, August 7, 9 am, Room 5, hear about our hopes and dreams for Kids Worship and how you can be involved! Open to all ages. Childcare available.
• Child Protection Policy Training/Re-certification – Wednesday, August 3, 7 pm in the Conference Room and Sunday, August 7, 9 am in Room 3. You do not need to pre-register, but plan to attend one of these sessions if you have received a letter, or you are working with children, youth, security or medical teams and have not had the training. Contact Lois Simmons at 456-6068 (wljjsimmons@earthlink.net) or Diana Oburn at 456-9512 (mothermedic@hotmail.com).
• Rockhouse Jr/Sr High Cookout – August 10, 5-8 pm at the Denlingers’. Students, bring a 2-liter and a bag of chips per family.
• Just Friends – August 3, 11:30 am, at Buckeye Jake’s, 13 E. Dayton St., West Alexandria. Meet at 11 am to carpool from Kmart parking lot across from Bob Evans. “Just Friends” is our Widow and Widower’s group, but everyone is welcome!
• Ice Cream Social Fundraiser – Saturday, August 6, 4-7 pm at Happy Corner Church of the Brethren, 7037 Union Rd., Clayton, OH. Sponsored by Brethren Disaster Ministries. Come enjoy homemade ice cream and a full menu, and help fund the wonderful work of Brethren Disaster Ministries. Pies needed – contact Nancy Muncy, 937-478-1893.  Share  A Meal – Buy a ticket to go to a special meal. 100% of the cost of each ticket goes toward replacing BDM’s old van. See Dick and Pat Via in the Gathering Area Sunday. Also available at the Ice Cream Social.
• Senior Adult Banquet – Saturday, August 20, Catered meal at 5:30 pm in the Gathering Area. Entertainment by “Spittin’ Image” from Greenville, back by request. Come enjoy an evening of fun! If you are 70 or over, contact the office, 456-5507, with your reservations even if you did not receive an invitation. We would like to have all Senior Adults attend!
• BDM/CRM Golf Scramble – August 13, 8 am, at Beechwood Golf Course in Arcanum. Register by August 4. Information and registration form is available at the Info Center.

The Story

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.

Upcoming…

• Weekend Under… – Come out August 12-14 for a weekend under the stars, under the sun, and under the tent.
  • Friday 7 pm concert:  A Side of Taylors. Concessions and a movie when the sun goes down. Bring your friends and family!
  • Saturday 4 pm picnic: eat at 4:30 pm, stay for games and water games and a campfire with S’mores later! Bring a well-filled picnic basket of casseroles, side dishes and desserts.More details in the bulletin Sunday.
  • One Service on Sunday at 10 am under the tent – outdoor worship together! Come at 9 am for coffee and donuts!
• Rockhouse Lunch – This Sunday, July 24, following the 10:45 am service in Room 101.
• Conversation With The Elders – Sunday, July 31, 6 pm in the Gathering Area. Your Board of Elders invites you to join them for a conversation. These conversations allow Elders to update you on developments at ECOB and give you a chance to ask questions. Topics will include: Financial Update, Parking Lot, Storage Facility and Lexington Road Listing. Please plan to join us!
• Greenhouse Kids Worship Meeting – NEW DATE– Sunday, August 7, 9 am, Room 5, hear about our hopes and dreams for Kids Worship and how you can be involved! Open to all ages. Childcare available.
• Child Protection Policy Training/Recertification – Wednesday, August 3, 7 pm in the Conference Room and Sunday, August 7, 9am in Room 3. You do not need to pre-register, but plan to attend one of these sessions if you have received a letter, or you are working with children, youth, security or medical teams and have not had the training. Contact Lois Simmons at 456-6068 (wljjsimmons@earthlink.net) or Diana Oburn at 456-9512 (mothermedic@hotmail.com).