April 13, 2018
IMPACT EATON: Sunday, May 20
Sunday, April 15 is the deadline to sign-up. Forms available at the kiosk.
2018 Woodbury Fishing Tournament & Meal: Saturday, May 5
Start: Anytime May 5 – Finish: 4pm
- No fishing license required
- Hueston Woods – Marina Shelter
- Donation of $10 – Proceeds will go to ECOB Benevolence Fund
- Children 12 and under free
- Prizes: Bass Pro Gift Cards
- Meal provided by Woodbury family – Served at 5pm
- Contact John Redick to sign-up, 937-750-1800
Children’s Ministry
Like Video Cameras? Ever run a sound board? Your skills could play a valuable role in the creation of our very first action adventure movie. Filming of the movie has begun! Contact Miss Coleen for details.
BE AN EXTRA! There are 17 extra parts in the movie, where you speak no lines or just 1-3 lines. Contact Miss Coleen to find out more.
April 6, 2018
CONGREGATION INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
- Saturday, April 7 at 10am and
- Sunday, April 8 at 6:30pm, ECOB Gathering Area
- An update from the Elders regarding ECOB’s next steps and the Church of the Brethren Denomination.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP (SAPP)
- Town Hall Meeting
- Tuesday, April 10, 6:30pm at ECOB
This town hall meeting, open to everyone, is an education event for our community to bring awareness to substance abuse in our county.
Children’s Ministry Movie
March 23, 2018
Passion Week (aka Holy Week)
Join us for worship gatherings during Passion Week, which is the culmination of the Lenten season, leading to the glorious celebration of Resurrection morning.
- HOLY MONDAY – Marks Jesus’ return to Jerusalem, where he encounters a fig tree and dramatically clears the Temple. 6 to 8 pm: stations open in the Great Room for prayer and devotions. These are kid friendly and you can visit one or more stations at your own pace. 6:30/7:15 pm: identical worship/prayer gatherings in the Gathering Area.
- HOLY TUESDAY – The conspiracies to trap Jesus escalate, and Jesus pronounces seven condemnations on the religious establishment. 6 to 8 pm: stations. 6:30/7:15 pm: worship and prayer gatherings.
- HOLY WEDNESDAY – Remembering when Judas Iscariot conspires with the religious council to betray Jesus. 6 to 8 pm: stations. 6:30/7:15 pm: worship and prayer gatherings.
- MAUNDY THURSDAY – Commemorating the last meal Jesus shares with his disciples prior to his arrest and crucifixion. Jesus institutes the new covenant, illustrated by communion (or Eucharist, the Lord’s Supper). He also defines the prevailing characteristic of his followers: love-motivated service. 6:30 pm: Love Feast and Communion.
- GOOD FRIDAY – The sky turned dark for three hours the afternoon Jesus completed his mission to ransom all of humanity to the Father, a price that was the precious lifeblood of Christ, the sinless, spotless lamb of God. 7 pm: worship and prayer in the Gathering Area.
- HOLY SATURDAY – A vigil during which we recall the seeming hopelessness after the Son of God was laid in a tomb. We reflect on the Gospel story as told from Genesis on: how the events of Jesus’ life were prophesied hundreds, even thousands, of years earlier. 5:30/6:30/7:30 pm: an hour-long meditation on Scripture in West Room 101 (please park near the barn and enter from the back).
Covenant Prayer
Hello Church, this past Sunday I preached on a method of prayer called Covenant Prayer. We looked at two different ways to do covenant prayer. The first was in making a regularly commitment to pray; to find a time and a space to consistently meet with God Almighty.
The second way we looked at Covenant Prayer was through the means of declaring, “Not my will, but Yours.” Embracing God’s desire to own all of us, come whatever circumstances. We practiced this on Sunday using a prayer attributed to John Wesley. Since the sermon, I’ve had a few people ask for me to provide this resource to all, so I figured I’d share the prayer through LifeShare. We used a more modern version of the prayer, but there’s also a more tradition version of the prayer for you Olde English folks!
Modern
I am no longer my own, but yours.
Put me to what you will, rank me with whom you will;
put me to doing, put me to suffering;
let me be employed for you, or laid aside for you,
exalted for you, or brought low for you;
let me be full, let me be empty,
let me have all things, let me have nothing:
I freely and wholeheartedly yield all things
to your pleasure and disposal.
And now, glorious and blessed God,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
you are mine and I am yours. So be it.
And the covenant now made on earth, let it be ratified in heaven.
Amen.
Traditional
I am no longer my own, but thine.
Put me to what thou wilt, rank me with whom thou wilt.
Put me to doing, put me to suffering.
Let me be employed for thee or laid aside for thee,
exalted for thee or brought low for thee.
Let me be full, let me be empty.
Let me have all things, let me have nothing.
I freely and heartily yield all things to thy pleasure and disposal.
And now, O glorious and blessed God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
thou art mine, and I am thine. So be it.
And the covenant which I have made on earth, let it be ratified in heaven.
Amen.
Etch is Cancelled (3/21)
It’s Spring! Can’t you tell?
ETCH HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER.
We encourage you to take this time to register for Session 3 Electives, April 4-25.
Session 3 New Electives
DISCOVER YOUR PLACE
Discover Your Place (DYP) is our four-week course that equips you to learn the importance of serving, and how God has uniquely designed each of us to serve within and beyond the church body as a disciple of Christ. The goal of this class is to understand ourselves and others better as we serve. This makes our ministries even stronger. In short, “We are better together.” Specifically we look at how experiences, personality style, spiritual gifts, talents and your passion all create your ministry profile for serving. It is a great time of discovering together.
PHILIPPIANS: PAUL’S ENCOURAGEMENT
The book of Philippians has offered inspiration, instruction, and challenge for millennia. This four-week course takes a look at how Paul, a man in prison, sends encouragement and compassion for a church who desires to serve and suffer alongside him for the sake of Jesus Christ and the gospel. This course does not require registration to attend, but would be appreciated.
If you have registered for Conquer Series (Men’s), The Quest (Women’s), or The Art of Marriage, you WILL NOT need to register for Session 3 electives.
You can register for new electives here, or scroll down to further to fill out the form.
March 16, 2018
Passion Week (aka Holy Week)
Join us for worship gatherings during Passion Week, which is the culmination of the Lenten season, leading to the glorious celebration of Resurrection morning.
- HOLY MONDAY – Marks Jesus’ return to Jerusalem, where he encounters a fig tree and dramatically clears the Temple. 6 to 8 pm: stations open in the Great Room for prayer and devotions. These are kid friendly and you can visit one or more stations at your own pace. 6:30/7:15 pm: identical worship/prayer gatherings in the Gathering Area.
- HOLY TUESDAY – The conspiracies to trap Jesus escalate, and Jesus pronounces seven condemnations on the religious establishment. 6 to 8 pm: stations. 6:30/7:15 pm: worship and prayer gatherings.
- HOLY WEDNESDAY – Remembering when Judas Iscariot conspires with the religious council to betray Jesus. 6 to 8 pm: stations. 6:30/7:15 pm: worship and prayer gatherings.
- MAUNDY THURSDAY – Commemorating the last meal Jesus shares with his disciples prior to his arrest and crucifixion. Jesus institutes the new covenant, illustrated by communion (or Eucharist, the Lord’s Supper). He also defines the prevailing characteristic of his followers: love-motivated service. 6:30 pm: Love Feast and Communion.
- GOOD FRIDAY – The sky turned dark for three hours the afternoon Jesus completed his mission to ransom all of humanity to the Father, a price that was the precious lifeblood of Christ, the sinless, spotless lamb of God. 7 pm: worship and prayer in the Gathering Area.
- HOLY SATURDAY – A vigil during which we recall the seeming hopelessness after the Son of God was laid in a tomb. We reflect on the Gospel story as told from Genesis on: how the events of Jesus’ life were prophesied hundreds, even thousands, of years earlier. 5:30/6:30/7:30 pm: an hour-long meditation on Scripture in West Room 101 (please park near the barn and enter from the back).
One Another Spring Dinner
All One Another Group Members and anyone wishing to join are invited to this first annual meal Saturday, March 24, 5:30pm. RSVP at the One Another Group kiosk in the Gathering Area by this coming Sunday, or call Ginger and Rudy Roth 456-2434.
IMPACT 2018
“‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ i 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’”
Once again we are preparing to partner with the Eaton First Church of God and possibly other churches for Impact 2018. On Sunday morning, May 20, instead of meeting here at our facility, we will once again gather at the Eaton Performing Arts Center across the street. (No services will be held at our facility that morning.) We will gather for worship and then head out into the community for various spring clean-up projects in public spaces and private homes. For those who are unable to physically participate there will be a prayer service after the worship, to pray for our community. New this year will be a lunch gathering at Seven Mile Park after the service projects.
Even though this is our second year we understand that this is something different than our normal Sunday morning. We know this requires some sacrifice, and believe it will be worth giving up a little of our own comfort in order to love our neighbors. I encourage you to live out your faith in Jesus Christ be being a part of this great gathering.
Here’s what you need to know:
DATE:
Sun May 20
- If service projects are postponed for rain, we will still gather for worship
Tue May 22 – rain date
- Rain date for service projects only
SCHEDULE
Sun May 20
- 8:30 – 9:00 am – coffee & donuts (Eaton Performing Arts Center)
- 9:00 – 9:30 am – Worship Service (Eaton Performing Arts Center)
- 9:30 – 12:00 pm – Service Projects (City of Eaton/H.I.T. Foundation Homes
- Prayer Service (Eaton Performing Arts Center)
- 12:00 – 12:30 pm – Gather at Seven Mile Park
- 12:30 – 1:30 pm – Lunch Celebration (Seven Mile Park)Tue May 22 – rain date for service projects only
- Lunch provided: hotdogs, chips, water
- Bring a canopy to share
- Bring your own chairs
LOCATION:
- worship: Eaton High School Performing Arts Center
- prayer service: Eaton High School Performing Arts Center
- service projects: Various sites around the Eaton community
- project site assignments will be given out Sun morning May 20
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- Participants will be responsible for transportation to each site (carpooling is encouraged)
- Each site will be staffed with a project manager and a site host to lead volunteers
- Celebration Lunch: Seven Mile Park
REGISTRATION:
- Sign up
- Kiosk – Mar 18, 25 and Apr 1, 8, 15
COST:
- none
WHO:
- all ages
- families will remain together
So, let’s start signing up and making the most of this opportunity “to love God and love others”. (Make sure you sign up each person in your family.) Don’t miss out…be a part. You can sign up now by clicking here.
Looking forward to worshiping and serving with you on May 20!
Pastor Dan
March 9, 2018
Passion Week (aka Holy Week)
Join us for worship gatherings during Passion Week, which is the culmination of the Lenten season, leading to the glorious celebration of Resurrection morning.
- HOLY MONDAY – Marks Jesus’ return to Jerusalem, where he encounters a fig tree and dramatically clears the Temple. 6 to 8 pm: stations open in the Great Room for prayer and devotions. These are kid friendly and you can visit one or more stations at your own pace. 6:30/7:15 pm: identical worship/prayer gatherings in the Gathering Area.
- HOLY TUESDAY – The conspiracies to trap Jesus escalate, and Jesus pronounces seven condemnations on the religious establishment. 6 to 8 pm: stations. 6:30/7:15 pm: worship and prayer gatherings.
- HOLY WEDNESDAY – Remembering when Judas Iscariot conspires with the religious council to betray Jesus. 6 to 8 pm: stations. 6:30/7:15 pm: worship and prayer gatherings.
- MAUNDY THURSDAY – Commemorating the last meal Jesus shares with his disciples prior to his arrest and crucifixion. Jesus institutes the new covenant, illustrated by communion (or Eucharist, the Lord’s Supper). He also defines the prevailing characteristic of his followers: love-motivated service. 6:30 pm: Love Feast and Communion.
- GOOD FRIDAY – The sky turned dark for three hours the afternoon Jesus completed his mission to ransom all of humanity to the Father, a price that was the precious lifeblood of Christ, the sinless, spotless lamb of God. 7 pm: worship and prayer in the Gathering Area.
- HOLY SATURDAY – A vigil during which we recall the seeming hopelessness after the Son of God was laid in a tomb. We reflect on the Gospel story as told from Genesis on: how the events of Jesus’ life were prophesied hundreds, even thousands, of years earlier. 5:30/6:30/7:30 pm: an hour-long meditation on Scripture in West Room 101 (please park near the barn and enter from the back).
March 2, 2018
If you haven’t picked up your Prayer 7-5-2 Campaign Packet, stop by Life@Home today.
. . . where your journey begins – Sunday, March 4
If you know someone who is new to ECOB, we would like to meet them. Bring them by the table in the Gathering Area immediately following either service to receive their welcome gift.
Baptism
“Have you forgotten that when we were joined with Christ Jesus in baptism, we joined him in his death? For we died and were buried with Christ by baptism. And just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glorious power of the Father, now we also may live new lives. Since we have been united with him in his death, we will also be raised to life as he was.” (Romans 6:3-5 NLT)
Christian baptism is an identification. We identify ourselves publicly with Jesus Christ. We declare our personal faith in Him. We acknowledge our dependence upon Jesus Christ and His death alone for our salvation. We are saying, “I am a believer. I belong to Jesus Christ. I am on His side.” If you’re interested in baptism and would like to discuss it with a pastor or elder please contact the office, 456-5507.
Congregational Information Meeting Cancelled
The Congregational Information Meeting regarding the current state of the Church of the Brethren Denomination previously scheduled for Sunday, March 11, has been cancelled. The next meeting will be in early April. More info to come!
A few Sundays back, our church entered a church-wide 120 Day Life@Home Campaign called Prayer 7>5>2. We are asking each person who calls ECOB their home to intentionally make prayer a priority in their lives. We are calling for families to make prayer a priority in their family life. We are desiring all to simply be with God; in His Presence.
…[God] is inviting you – and me – to come home, to come home to where we belong, to come home to that for which we were created. His arms are stretched out wide to receive us. His heart is enlarged to take us in.
– Richard Foster
What do we mean by Life@Home Campaign?
Jesus, who says he is The WAY, TRUTH, and LIFE (John 14:6); who said he came to bring life and life to its fullest (John 10:10)… We often leave him boxed inside the walls of a church building and that’s all the real LIFE we get… a boxed-in version. Life@Home’s goal is to provide each of you with resources, and consistent reminders that Jesus… our LIFE needs to be a part of our home, our work, our schools, wherever we go.
Thus, one of the resources with Life@Home we’re excited to provide is what is called 120 Day Campaigns. The goal behind these campaigns is to be intentional about making Jesus a norm in our lives.
Why Prayer?
From the first moment that God breathed into Adam in the garden, until now God has desired to communicate with us. Even after we sinned and were removed from the presence of God, he still sought after us… to rescue us. To be with us! And prayer is the closest place on earth to BE WITH God.
Prayer will not just change you… it will change us all. And so, for ECOB, we’re going to be spending the next 120 Days intentionally focusing on prayer in three different ways.
Prayer 7>5>2
Pray 7 times a week INDIVIDUALLY for opportunities to Share Life and Share Christ.
Pray 5 times a week with your FAMILY for God to be more involved in your lives.
Pray 2 times a week with a PRAYER PARTNER for the church, it’s leaders, and church vision.
We also have a Life@Home packet that you can pick up at the Life@Home resource center on Sunday. OR if you’d really like to get the packet now, you’re able to download all the resources in the packet on our website.
Life@Home
Given this a new campaign, we want to encourage everyone to take a new Discipleship Appraisal and allow God to examine your life and relationship with Him. Download them on our website.
There are also a whole new crop of Recipe Cards which are creative ways to get yourself, couples, and families more intentional about making Jesus a part of our everyday lives. Download them OR check them out at our Life@Home Resource Center on Sunday.
LifeShare 