Many have told me how much they appreciated or were moved by the video we used this past Sunday, so I thought I’d post it for anyone desiring to watch it again or share it with another person.

Congregation Informational Meetings

• Sunday, July 22 at 2pm, Great Rm
• Monday, July 23 at 6pm, Great Rm

An update from the Elders regarding ECOB’s next steps with the Church of the Brethren denomination. Specifically the Elders will review the document, A Peaceful Parting, outlining specific reasons for our concerns.

Brethren Disaster Ministries Ice Cream Social Fund Raiser

• Saturday, Aug 4, 4-7pm
• Happy Corner COB, 7037 Union Rd, Clayton

Enjoy a full menu of food and some great ice cream while supporting this vital ministry.

Like to Paint?

We are hoping to theme our children’s classrooms and paint some of the walls to match each new theme. If you enjoy painting and would love helping with this project, see Miss Coleen!

Congregation Info Meetings

• Sunday, July 22 at 2pm, Great Rm
• Monday, July 23 at 6pm, Great Rm

We invite you to join the Elders as they share an update regarding ECOB’s concerns with the denomination. Specifically the Elders will review the document, A Peaceful Parting, outlining specific reasons for our concerns.

Opportunities to Serve

Work Camp in New Paris – July 20-23

Miami Valley Community Action Partnership is cosponsoring, with Group Mission Trips, a New Paris WorkCamps Weekend. Volunteers are needed to do everything from painting to delivering cookies. For more information contact MVCAP, 456-2800.

School Supply Drive

Once Around Shop is providing school supplies to students in need. Items needed:

• Poly plastic folders
• College ruled loose leaf paper
• 2” 3-ring binders
• Back packs

Please put donated items in the box at the Info Center by next Sunday.

Save the date – Sunday, September 9th at Noon

Baptism:

Christian Baptism is an important spiritual marker in the lives of believers. It is a public identification with Jesus Christ. (Romans 6:3-5) In this we declare our personal faith in Him. We also acknowledge our dependence upon Jesus Christ and His death alone for our salvation. We’d love for you to take this step of faith. If you’re interested in baptism and would like to talk more about it with a pastor, please contact the office, 456-5507.

Celebrating Summer Spiritual Spectacular

Celebrating Child Dedication

Elijah James Moreland was dedicated to the Lord by his parents Josh & Tiffany.

Jr High Movie Night – Sunday, June 24

• Students 6th-8th grade
• 7-9pm at ECOB, Rm 101
• Popcorn, candy, and a movie!
• Discussion following the movie

We’ve officially started our newest campaign! Our desire is to help you place Christ at the center of your summer and make this truly the Best Summer Ever. Buckets and Summer “Bored” Games are available at the Life@Home Resource Center.  All of our summer resources are also on our website: eatoncob.org/lifehome.

• Registration closes Monday
• Forms are available online or at the church
• For kids going into 1st Grade through 6th Grade (Classes for parents also)
• It’s not too late to serve – contact Miss Coleen
• Items we’d like to borrow:
  • Colorful beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Surfboards
  • Beach chairs
  • Sleeping bags
  • Boogie boards
  •  5 gallon buckets
  • Old blankets (to sit on the ground)
  • Tents (10X20 or 2 10X10’s)

We’re starting to decorate for S.S.S. Come join us! Anytime between 9am and 8pm today through Tuesday.

Men’s Breakfast – Saturday, June 9

• Doors open at 7:30am
• Breakfast at 8am
• All men are invited

2nd Saturday – June 9

• Meet at ECOB at 8:30am
• Men are welcome to join the breakfast before heading out to serve

Eaton Area Community Band – “Summer Kick-Off” Concert

• Saturday, June 9 at 7:30pm, Eaton Performing Arts Center
• Special Guest: Brian Rodgers, Irish Tenor

Register for Summer Spiritual Spectacular

Children entering grades 1-6 and their parents can register by downloading forms from our web site or by picking up forms at the Children’s Welcome Center.

• Colorful beach towels
• Beach Umbrella
• Surfboard
• Beach Chair
• Sunglasses
• Sleeping bags
• Boogie Boards
• 5 gallon buckets
• Old Blankets (to sit on the ground)
• Tents (10 X 20 is best but we’ll take 2 10X10’s)

JOIN US FOR SET UP WEEK!    JUNE 14 – 19    Anytime 9 AM – 8 PM

If you can give 30 minutes or 3 hours June 14-19, come help us prepare the building and set things up for the Summer Spiritual Spectacular, anytime between 9 AM and 8 PM (Sunday, June 17 after 2nd service).  Ministry tasks are divided into light, medium and heavy.

• You can make a difference in giving just 30 minutes. But you are welcome to stay longer too!  It takes about 20 people each day to get the whole building ready in one week.
• Arrive when you can, leave when you need to.
• Projects are divided into light effort, medium effort, and heavy Check the project board when you arrive!

There’s something to do for people from ages 9 – 99 and every kind of ability – a great activity for a family to do together!  Come join us!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the SUMMER SPIRITUAL SPECTACULAR.   Children entering grades 1-6 and their parents can register by downloading forms from our church web site, or by picking up some forms from the church.  Got questions?  Contact Miss Coleen.  Come join us for an incredible 3 days of God moving in and among us!

SSS ORIENTATION JUNE 18!  If you missed the early Orientation, please plan to join us for the second and final Orientation for everyone who is a part of the SSS Team in any way.   Mark your calendars for Monday, June 18, at 6:30 PM; you’ll learn how everything will work and how to do your best in your part of it.  Snacks and child-care provided (please make a reservation if you need child-care).

ENJOYED THE MOVIE TRAILER?  It is now up on the church web site: feel free to use it to share Christ with the people around you, or invite families to SSS!

WE NEED TO GET IN-TENTS!  MORE TENTS ARE NEEDED to serve as extra classrooms in the Summer Spiritual Spectacular!  If you have one you can loan for that week (preferably 10 X 15 or 10 X 20), contact Miss Coleen.  AND, if you haven’t found a place to plug in for SSS, consider being our TENT COORDINATOR!