It’s Time to Register for Etch Electives
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.
Session 1 Electives
(Jan. 17-Feb. 7)
Etch Kids Electives
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
Youth and Adult Electives
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.
December 28, 2017
Mortgage Debt Challenge
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
- Students Grades 9-12
- Cost – $65
- Register by January 14 on our website: eatoncob.org/connect/students.
December 22, 2017
Sunday, December 24 – 10 am
Sunday, December 24 – 6:30 pm
SNOWY WEATHER REMINDER
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:
- Text
- LifeShare
- TV Channel 7-WHIO.
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.
December 15, 2017
Tonight!
ECOB Knights Home Basketball Games vs Cincinnati Warriors
- JV @6:30 pm
- Varsity @7:30 pm
Christmas Giving Project
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.
End of the Year Gifts to the Church
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
December 8, 2017
Christmas Blend Coffeehouse
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.)
Men’s Breakfast Saturday, Dec 9 at 7:30am in Rm 101
All men are invited to come for a time of food and fellowship.
Sunday, December 24 at 10am and 6:30pm
December 1, 2017
Christmas Giving Project
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.
November 22, 2017
Worship Vocal Team:
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.
November 17, 2017
Celebrating New Member Sunday
We are happy to welcome Wesley & Victoria Clark, David & Cassie Dakin, Peggy Deffner, Bill & Leah Jennings, Hannah King and Chad Miley into membership.
Celebrating 2nd Saturday
It was a wonderful year of serving the Lord in our community. 22 projects were completed by 32 volunteers with 398 work hours. God has been truly glorified.
2nd Saturday will resume projects in March or April depending on the weather.
Don’t forget to pray for the children who will receive our Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes.
Etch will resume January 2018.
November 10, 2017
Celebrating Baptism
Celebrating what God is doing in the lives of those being baptized. Abigail Towe and Liam Wappenstein were baptized last Sunday.
Worship Vocal Team:
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 are Tuesdays at 6 pm. Contact Pastor Matt for more info.
Life@Home
Life@Home has been over a year in the making! Our staff has put in many hours to see this new resource come to fruition, and we are excited to finally offer it to the church. We know there are still many questions as to what the resource is and how it will benefit our church. My goal in this article is to help bring a little more clarity to Life@Home.
As Pastor Dan shared a few weeks ago at the launch of Life@Home, our desire at ECOB is to help each member and attender realize the life that God has laid before them. In John 10:10, we hear Jesus speak of the full and abundant life he has given his followers. That is what Life@Home is all about. Its purpose is to provide followers of Christ with tools and resources to begin or continue to foster the full life promised in John 10:10.
Each piece of Life@Home plays an intricate role giving clear, intentional and practical ways of embracing the full life Christ promised us. Below I’m going to explain in a little more detail the pieces of Life@Home, and how each of us can take full advantage of what they have to offer.
Piece 1: The 120 Day Campaigns
There are already preconceived ideas of campaigns, because often they are wrapped up in money. With building campaigns, fundraising campaigns, etc. it is simple to let our minds go there. But I challenge you to not allow that to happen. These 120 Day Campaigns, may be the most important piece of Life@Home.
These campaigns are 120 days of a commitment that we will make as a church to be intentional disciples and disciple makers. In the future, we will have campaigns that call us to 120 days of intentional prayer; to be intentional in praying with our spouse, children, small groups and ministries within the church. We will see a campaign that calls for meals@home, where we will lay out a challenge for families and individuals within the church to share meals together on a weekly basis. These are practical challenges to ECOB, intentionally focused on Sharing Life and Sharing Christ.
This coming Sunday, we will begin our first 120 day campaign as a church. We’ve appraised and assessed the last 120 days of our own lives with Christ. And now we’re going to look ahead to the next 120 days and how we, ECOB, can support each other in being disciples at home.
Piece 2: Life@Home Pointers
Separated into two categories, Family Life & Life Seasons, these resources provide quick and simple steps for different stages or seasons you may find yourself in life. Then, once the next steps are provided, each pointer also points you into the direction of other resources (books and ministries within the church) to help you in your journey. This is also a good tool to give to someone you know who may be in a spot that needs direction. These will provide them with a solid biblical foundation to point them forward.
These pointers are specifically created to help young married couples, parents, empty-nesters, and grandparents find ways to be more intentional about raising the next generation knowing who God is and inviting them into His Story.
These pointers were made for the curveballs life throws us. It could be a difficult teenager. Maybe you’re wrestling with addiction, or grieving the loss of a loved one. These pointers are here to help you start moving forward as a disciple from a Biblical perspective.
Piece 3: Recipe Cards
Recipe Cards are practical and often times fun, creative ways to begin having conversations about God in the home and beyond. These are for parents trying to begin conversations with their children and teens, husbands and wives to begin discussing who God is in their relationships, and for anyone looking for ways to intentionally bring Christ into their common vocabulary.
Piece 4: Online Resources
All the information and resources above you can find online. Click on some of the headers above and they will take you to these resources on our website. You can also find podcasts that coincide with a specific recipe card and typically relate to our current campaign.
We’re Not Done Yet…
What is great about this resource is it will continue to expand! We desire to have more discipleship tools, books to buy, and eventually a faith steps plan for parents wanting to introduce Christ to their children. We desire to add more pointers as the need arises, and the recipe cards will be changed out on a regular basis.
There is still more that can be said about Life@Home, but we will leave it here for now. I encourage you to stop by the resource center the next chance you get. God Bless,
Pastor Josh
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