Sunday, Jan 28, 6pm (Great Room)
Monday, Jan 29, 6:30pm (Room 101)
We encourage all members and attenders to make it a priority to attend one of the upcoming meetings as we discern God’s will for our church on this important issue.
Tickets on sale at the Kiosk in the Gathering Area. $12 for Adults, $8 for Children 10 and under.
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 and His death alone for our salvation. If you’re interest in baptism and would like to discuss it with a pastor, please contact the office, 456-5507.
Giving to the Preble County Cold Shelter has resulted in the gift of $2122.00 plus gas cards, food and other items which are very much needed at this time. Thank you for your generous giving!
Elder Commissioning 2018
THEME: A FISH, A WORM, AND A CITY – Hear the story of Jonah and the Whale like you’ve never heard it before! A man named Jonah was asked by God to do something outrageous! We’re going to spend the weekend looking at what God asked him to do and his response to it.
Cost $65 (covers food, lodging and a t-shirt); For: 9th-12th Grades; Deadline to Register: January 14th
JV Knights home game added – Monday, Jan 15 at 6pm vs Germantown Christian; Varsity game at 7:15pm
Tonight Etch kicks off its Winter and Spring Sessions! It’s a Community Night where we will enjoy a meal, play a few games, and also spend some time learning about God’s Love! The meal is served from 5:45-6:15pm. If you are on a special diet, or just like to cook your own food, please come and join us at the table anyway!
Each week we provide a meal with the intent to foster conversation, but on Community nights we take time to truly be TOGETHER. That is what makes these special nights so important to Etch. They continue to drive home ECOB’s desire to Share Life together.
As you prepare for Etch tonight, take a few moments to think of ways God has shown His love to you throughout your life. What are some specific instances where He has clearly shown you how much He loves you. Also, take a few moments to think about ways you, your family, or our church can begin reflecting that love to others.
Tonight is also the last chance to register for Etch Electives that begin on Jan. 17. There will be booths set up for you to register for the elective you desire to take. We encourage families to take electives together if possible.
If you’re hesitant to take an elective because you can’t commit to four weeks in a row, please know each session we offer at least one elective that does not require registration. In this option, if you miss a week, then you can jump right back in the next week without missing a beat.
You can also register for electives online by scrolling down below. There are many different electives being offered this first session, but I’d like to highlight a few electives that have trailers to help explain them a little better:
You can find out more about these electives by going to eatoncob.org/connect/etch, and you can register right now by filling out the form below!
Next Wednesday (January 10th, meal is served from 5:45-6:15) we are kicking off a new season of Etch, full of opportunities for you to be involved! Come for a meal and a time of group interaction as we focus on the theme of God’s Love. We will look at God’s Love for us, how we love God, and ultimately how that leads us to love others.
Also on the 10th, will be the last time to register for our first session of Etch Electives. If you’d like to register for them now, you can do so by clicking this link.
NURSERY: Birth-2yr
ETCH KIDS 1: Pre-K-1st Grade
ETCH KIDS 2: 2nd-5th Grade
TEACHING MATERIAL: The Bible is True
These are excerpts taken from Bible Studies for Life
CONQUEROR SERIES: THE BATTLE PLAN FOR PURITY
This study is for men 6th grade – Adult
This series lays out biblical strategies, scientific facts and teaches men how to use God’s weapons to conquer sexual sin. We encourage any man who is in the role of father, grandfather, or son to be a part of this series to help raise awareness of the effects this sin has on future generations.
PARENTING YOUNG CHILDREN (Adults)
Do you ever feel ill equipped to talk about the cultural issues of our day? This course is designed to help parents of young children begin actively creating an environment in the home where Christ is the focal point. Learn practical ways to help your children learn and grow up knowing who God is, and what He’s done for us. Give your kids a biblical worldview that will produce the next generation of culture shapers—not simply the next generation shaped by their culture.
STUDYING GOD: A BEGINNER’S LOOK AT THEOLOGY (6th grade – Adult)
Theology is simply the study of God. Walk through four weeks of Biblical truths foundational to what we believe. Find out why we believe them, what’s so important about believing them, and the dangers of not upholding them.
FINANCES: MONEY MAP (6th grade – Adult)
Do you wish you knew how to manage your money better? Maybe you’ve wanted to give more, but there’s nothing left to give at the end of the month. This course will help you learn the basics of managing your money, the importance of a budget and letting God be the owner of your finances.
JESUS AND PARABLES (6th grade – Adult)
Parables are simple stories using common, everyday experiences most would understand, and told to teach a lesson. Take four weeks and walk through different stories that Jesus used to teach lessons to those who followed Him.
There is no Registration Required for this course.
If you would like more information on Etch. Please check out our website to learn more about Etch, and how you can be involved.
We are so grateful for your generous giving. As of Noon today, the need is $18,725.00 to meet the match challenge to pay off our mortgage. December 31 is the final day to give.
New Years Eve Morning One Service: Sunday, December 31@ 10am
Men’s Breakfast: Saturday, January 6. Doors open at 8am. Breakfast at 8:30am. Guest Speaker Gary Cloyd will discuss Building an Authentic Man.
Sr High Winter Retreat: January 19-21
Sunday, December 24 – 10 am
Sunday, December 24 – 6:30 pm
Change in Weather cancellation Policy:
All activities will No Longer follow Eaton Community Schools cancellations.
WEATHER CLOSING INFORMATION: If Sunday services or Etch need to be cancelled, notification will be made by:
Notice of cancellation of any events other than Sunday morning or Etch will be by Text, LifeShare or Facebook.
Before attending any event, please determine how traveling in the current weather conditions affect your personal safety.
This Christmas, ECOB is partnering with the HIT Foundation to meet the needs of the Preble County Cold Shelter. We would like to raise funds and provide needed items while bringing awareness to the many volunteer opportunities at the Shelter. Here’s how you can help:
Give – You can give online at our website eatoncob.org, select the “Cold Shelter”, or during the Sunday morning offering mark “Cold Shelter” on the other line of your offering envelope. December 24 is the last day to donate for the project.
Bring in needed items – Bring items the Shelter has requested to ECOB through Dec 17. List of items is on our website.
Volunteer – The Shelter is a great place for individuals and small groups to Share Life and Share Christ. Contact the HIT Foundation, 472-0500 about serving at the Shelter or providing meals.
We are deeply grateful for your tithes and many additional gifts toward our missions and fund raisers throughout this year.
Reminder: Please have all end-of-the-year gifts to the church by Thursday, Dec 28 at Noon, (for SimpleGive by Tuesday, December 26) in order to be recorded on your 2017 giving Statement. Thank you again for your generous giving!
Christmas Eve Morning Service: Sunday, Dec 24 @ 10am
Christmas Eve Evening Service: Sunday, Dec 24 @ 6pm
New Years Eve Morning Service: Sunday, Dec 31@ 10am
Bring friends and join us Saturday, December 9 anytime from 6 to 9 pm, for an evening of live Christmas music, desserts, gourmet coffee, and other hot drinks. There will be activities for kids. Purchase tickets for $5 at the door. (Proceeds to benefit the Preble County Cold Shelter.)
All men are invited to come for a time of food and fellowship.
Sunday, December 24 at 10am and 6:30pm
This Christmas, ECOB is partnering with the HIT Foundation to meet the needs of the Preble County Cold Shelter. We would like to raise funds and provide needed items while bringing awareness to the many volunteer opportunities at the Shelter.
Here’s how you can help:
Give – You can give online at our website eatoncob.org, select the “Cold Shelter”, or during the Sunday morning offering mark “Cold Shelter” on the other line of your offering envelope.
Christmas Blend Coffeehouse – Bring friends and join us Saturday, Dec 9 anytime from 6 to 9 pm, for an evening of live Christmas music, desserts, gourmet coffee, and other hot drinks. There will be activities for kids. Purchase tickets for $5 at the kiosk. (Proceeds to benefit the Shelter.)
Bring in needed items – Bring items the Shelter has requested to ECOB through Dec 17. List of items is at the kiosk and on our website.
Volunteer – The Shelter is a great place for individuals and small groups to Share Life and Share Christ. Contact the HIT Foundation, 472-0500 about serving at the Shelter or providing meals.
Calling all singers! The Worship Arts Ministry is looking to add some voices for the Christmas season. Whether you have choir experience or just like to sing and (more than anything) want to help create an atmosphere for people to engage with God in worship, we’d love to add you to the teams for the 10:45 worship gatherings in December. Rehearsals begin Tuesday, November 28 at 6 pm. Contact Pastor Matt for more info.
The Church Office will be closed Thursday, November 23 & Friday, November 24 for Thanksgiving.
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