Hunger and Homelessness Awareness

Homeless people are defined as those who do not have a permanent (regular) dwelling and are forced to find other solutions for their residence. Some temporarily live with friends or family members, some in improvised housing such as tents, cardboard boxes, simple wooden constructions or on the streets and some in shelters and other temporary residences provided by government or no-governmental organizations. Homelessness is present in Rural America.  In January of 2017,  there were 81 homeless people counted in Preble County during the Point in Time count.

Ways to Help!

• Food preparation: The homeless shelter has a warming kitchen only and relies on community churches, organization and individuals to prepare meals.
• Donations: All programs in Preble County that touch hunger and homelessness can benefit from donations: monetary or supplies
• Volunteer: Whether you volunteer to supervise a shift at the Cold Shelter or help out in the local food pantry, volunteers are always needed.
• Contact the H.I.T. Foundation, 937-472-0500

Celebrating Baptism

Celebrating what God is doing in the lives of those being baptized. Chad Miley, Karina Deaton and Delaney Deaton were baptized last Sunday.

Hoosiers – Saturday, October 28 at 7pm in the Great Room

Popcorn!

“Hoosiers” is a movie about a tiny Indiana high school whose basketball team makes it all the way to the state basketball finals. During this time, schools of all sizes played in the same state tournament and a David could slay a Goliath.

Celebrating Baptism

Celebrating what God is doing in the lives of those being baptized. Leah Jennings was baptized last Sunday.

Weekend to Remember: Dayton – November 10-12

Where is your marriage today? Is it drifting towards isolation or intentionally moving toward oneness? You know what “oneness” feels like — conflicts resolve quickly, adventures happen together, and sex is on point. It’s great. But great marriages don’t just happen. Greatness takes investment. And isn’t that why you walked down the aisle – because you longed for a great relationship that lasts a lifetime? Find out what over 3 million couples worldwide have experienced at FamilyLife’s Weekend to Remember. It’s your turn to make a great marriage happen.

• Click here for more about Weekend to Remember.
• Click here to register for Weekend to Remember in Dayton, November 10-12
• Use group code “Daytonmarriage” to receive $100 off the registration price (of $150 per person)

Hoosiers

Saturday, October 28 at 7pm in the Great Room

Popcorn!

“Hoosiers” is a movie about a tiny Indiana high school whose basketball team makes it all the way to the state basketball finals. During this time, schools of all sizes played in the same state tournament and a David could slay a Goliath.

Weekend To Remember: Dayton – November 10-12

Where is your marriage today? Is it drifting towards isolation or intentionally moving toward oneness? You know what “oneness” feels like — conflicts resolve quickly, adventures happen together, and sex is on point. It’s great. But great marriages don’t just happen. Greatness takes investment. And isn’t that why you walked down the aisle – because you longed for a great relationship that lasts a lifetime? Find out what over 3 million couples worldwide have experienced at FamilyLife’s Weekend to Remember. It’s your turn to make a great marriage happen.

• Click here for more about Weekend to Remember.
• Click here to register for Weekend to Remember in Dayton, November 10-12
• Use group code “Daytonmarriage” to receive $100 off the registration price (of $150 per person)

Celebrating Fall Festival

Celebrating Baptism

Fall Council Meeting: Sunday at 2pm

Council meetings are open to the entire congregation. Reports from: Pastoral Staff, the Elder Board and the Finance Team. Vote on the 2018 Budget, Offices to be filled, Minister License Renewals, and Code of Regulations Revisions.

Child Protection Policy Training/Recertification

Sunday, Oct 22, 9am and Thursday, Oct 26, 7pm, Conference Rm

Adults or Youth who work with children and/or youth at ECOB must attend a CPP session every two years. Questions: Lois Simmons, 456-6068 (lois.simmons8890@gmail.com) or Diana Oburn at 456-9512 (mothermedic@hotmail.com).

Baptism: Sunday, October 22 and 29

If you are interested in taking the next step in acknowledging your dependence upon Jesus Christ and His death alone for salvation by being baptized, please contact the office, 456-5507.

Saturday, October 21 in the Gathering Area: Doors open at 8am; Breakfast served at 8:30am. All men are invited for this time of Food and Fellowship.

Discover Your Place
Wednesday’s, October 18, 25, November 1, 8

‘Discover Your Place’ (DYP) is our four-week course that equips you to learn about 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. Email conni.deaton@eatoncob.org by Sunday, October 15 to register.

Thank You!

We want to thank everyone who attended this year’s picnic and participated to make an enjoyable day in the life of our church. We had over 70 individuals help put this event on to make it a success, THANK YOU.  We want to thank & recognize those from the Planning Committee:Deb Tinstman, George & Valerie Glaze, Steve & Deb Shrader, Hannah King, Leah & Bill Jennings,  Steve & Rosemary Fenton, Betsy Crumbaker, and the Staff. Join us in thanking those who helped plan and lead this year because we couldn’t have accomplished all the work without everyone pitching in to help! We are truly blessed to have our church family.  Dean & Judy Weller

Storage Building – Volunteers needed! Tuesday, Oct 3 & Thursday, Oct 5 from 6-8pm

Volunteers are needed to clean-up wood scraps/sweep and set-up storage shelves.    Please contact Dean Weller, 937-336-4466.

Fall Council Meeting: Sunday, October 15 at 2pm

We will be voting on some minor changes to our Code of Regulations at our Annual Council Meeting. The changes are highlighted in the document Proposed Revised Code of Regulations 10.15.2017. We will be offering further explanation and answering any questions at the Conversation with the Elders on Sunday, October 8 at 6pm in the Gathering Area.

Discover Your Place
Wednesday’s, Oct 18, 25, Nov 1 & 8  

‘Discover Your Place’ (DYP) is our four-week course that equips you to learn about 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. Please email conni.deaton@eatoncob.org by Sunday, October 15 to register.