Weekend To Remember: Dayton – November 10-12

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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.

Church Family,

As many of you may know, earlier this week a Camden couple, daughter, and unborn child were tragically killed in an auto accident at the intersection of 127 and 725. Yesterday we received a call inquiring about the possible use of our facility for the visitation and funeral and this morning I met with the extended family of those whose lives were lost to plan the funeral.  This Saturday, September 16 we will be hosting the visitation from 10:00-2:00 and the funeral for the four at 2:30pm.

Once again God has granted this church an opportunity to care for those in our community who are hurting and grieving in the midst of loss through the use of our facility.  I think back to our study of the sermon on the mount and Jesus’ words to those gathered on the hill when he said, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”  I believe, with our Lord’s help, we are to be the hands and feet of Christ to this family and help bring comfort in a very difficult time.  I’m reaching out and asking you to be a part of caring in a few tangible ways:

• Pray for the extended family and friends of those who have died.  They are experiencing deep grief for the sudden loss of four lives.  Pray for God to bring comfort, peace, and assurance in their loss and grief.
• Serve as a part of our Guest Ministries for a shift on Saturday to help with greeting,  directing guests, parking, providing coffee, and anything else needed for those entering our facility. This will be a full day and we will need plenty of volunteers to provide the best care.  If you are interested in serving please contact Valerie Glaze at 571-379-3828.

Thank you for loving others in the name of Christ!

Pastor Dan

Hurricane Harvey Response

Due to the urgent need caused by Hurricane Harvey, S. Ohio Brethren Disaster Ministry is ordering supplies for 500 Clean up Buckets for Church World Service (CWS). We’re ordering on faith, knowing that churches and individuals have consistently and strongly supported efforts to aid disaster survivors. Each bucket is valued at $75, and contains items needed for cleaning after a flood. The assembly date depends on the arrival of the needed items, so we’ll announce a date as soon as possible. Checks may be made out to S. Ohio District COB, and footnoted BDM, CWS Buckets. Send donations to S. Ohio District COB, PO Box 785, Greenville, OH 45331 or donations can be given to the office and not through the offering. Donations can also be made online by clicking the link below. Thank you for your support, as together we share God’s love with those in need.  Click here.

Fun – Family – Food

• 4:00 pm Gathering/Games
• 5:30 pm Dinner
• 6:30 pm Concert featuring Harken

Don’t forget to bring your non-perishable items for the Food Bank!

FOOD: Pulled Pork BBQ sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Mac & Cheese, Baked Beans and Drinks will be provided. Congregation bring item to share by last name: A-M salad; N-Z dessert

GAMES: Corn Hole Tournament 3 Ball, Relay Races, Sack Races, Tug of War

WATER GAMES (Weather Permitting): Slip-N-Slide and Water Balloon Toss.  Bring swim wear and towels.