March 17, 2017
Update from Bittersweet Ministries
Thank you so much for your donation of $2,000.00 to help with the Haitian Refugee Program located at the Day Care Center in Tijuana Mexico. Currently there are 78 men, women and infants waiting to be sent to Miami Florida.
The Haitians have begun a Sunday evening service along with a Thursday evening Bible study. Six Haitians have accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior and baptisms will be held during the month of February.
For the word of God says in Matthew Ch 25:35-40, “I assure you, when you did it to the least of one of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it for me!”
God Bless You, Gilbert Romero, Jr Director, Bittersweet Ministries
Things to know…
- Baptism – Sunday, Mar 26: Call the office, 456-5507 if you’d like to take this next step of faith.
- Blood Drive – Thursday, Mar 23
Name Change Survey
Good afternoon,
Here is the Congregational Survey link that we talked about in our Name Change Informational Meetings: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FSXTK5C
Please fill out one survey per individual and submit your response by March 26.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and suggestions about our proposed church name change.
March 9, 2017
Baptism: Sunday, March 26
Have you invited Christ in your life as your Lord and Savior, but have not yet experienced the blessing of baptism? Contact the church office, 456-5507 or one of the Pastors no later than Wednesday, March 22.
Spring Forward!
Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour Saturday night!
Name Change Informational Meetings
A time to learn and ask questions about the church name change process and selection.
- March 12 after 2nd service, Great Rm
- Monday March 13 from 6 pm – 7 pm, Gathering Area
Things to know…
- The Art of Marriage: Sun, March 12 is the last day to register
- Discover Your Place: Sun, March 12 is the last day to register
- Etch – Wed, March 15 @ 6pm
Mark Your Calendar…
- 6th Annual Woodbury Memorial Fishing Tournament: May 6
- Men’s Fishing Retreat: May 18-21
- Family Camp: Aug 11-13
March 3, 2017
Name Change Informational Meetings
A time to learn and ask questions about the church name change process and selection.
- March 12 after 2nd service, Great Rm
- Monday March 13 from 6 pm – 7 pm, Gathering Area
OneLife Membership Class
Covenant membership is vital to the spiritual health of the body as we carry out our mission together. If you are not a member of ECOB, we would like to invite you to prayerfully consider taking the next step of becoming a covenant member. The 4-week OneLife course begins Sun, March 12, 5:30-8pm. Email Conni at conni.deaton@eatoncob.org to register before Wed, March 8.
Discover Your Place
‘Discover Your Place’ (DYP) is a two-week course that equips you and others to learn about the importance of serving and how God has uniquely designed each of us to serve. The goal of this class is to understand ourselves and others better as we serve.
- Part 1: Sun, Mar 19, 5:30-8pm
- Part 2: Sun, Mar 26, 5:30-8pm in Rm 101.
- Please email Conni,conni.deaton@eatoncob.org by Sun, March 12.
Parent/Student Info Meeting for 2017 Mission Trip: Sun, Mar 5, 12-1pm, Rm 101
- Kansas City, MO: July 15-21
- For students currently grades 6-12
- Registration and event information can be found at eatoncob.org/connect/students or visit the RockHouse Youth Kiosk
Senior High Spring Retreat
- Camp Lebanon
- March 31- April 2
- Cost: $60
- Register now
Etch/Ash Wednesday
Etch is this coming Wednesday and it’s going to be a special one! This next Etch falls on the same day as Ash Wednesday. As many of you know, the past several years we’ve taken time to observe this day in the Church Year.
For more information on the Church Year be sure to check out Pastor Matt’s LifeShare video post a few days ago.
This year is no different in observing Ash Wednesday, except that it falls on the same night as Etch. Because of this, we’ve chosen to make Ash Wednesday the focus of Etch that evening. In the past, Ash Wednesday has been a “family-friendly” night where there is something for all ages to experience the heart of this day.
Not only does our observation of this day fall in line with Etch, but it also falls in line with our study on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. From Jesus’ comments on the attitudes of a disciple (The Beatitudes) to Jesus’ expression of his fulfillment of the Law and prophets, we see the desperate need for a Savior to do what we are unable to do. We were in need of one to come and remove the sin that separated us from God. We needed to be reconciled, and the ashes placed upon our heads on Ash Wednesday simply remind us of our sinfulness, our humanity, and our need to repent.
Pastor Matt will be posting another video in the next few days to give more background behind Lent and Ash Wednesday.
Here is what to expect whether you are a regular Etch attendee OR you have yet to attend Etch but have been to Ash Wednesday before:
- There will be a meal, but it will be a simple meal of rice and beans. There will be no children’s option. The purpose behind this meal is to support those who begin to fast for Lent, and more importantly to remind us that food sustains this life, but it is Jesus, the Bread of Life, who sustains us for eternity.
- An Experience. We will not be telling you about Ash Wednesday, we want you to experience it! We will be providing you with several ways to experience the heart behind Ash Wednesday.
- There will be an opportunity for the imposition of ashes. More on this from Pastor Matt.
We encourage parents to use this night as an opportunity to teach your children about simplicity, sacrifice, sin, and repentance. We encourage you to put this night on your family’s calendar. It will be a great experience to join with your brothers and sisters in Christ as we launch into the season of Lent together.
February 24, 2017
The Art of Marriage
Marriage, the way God intended it to be, is a true art form. That’s why for more than 40 years, FamilyLife has been helping couples understand God’s plan for relationships. The Art of Marriage® weaves together expert teaching, real-life stories, humorous vignettes, and more to portray both the challenges and the beauty of God’s design.
In The Art of Marriage, over 40 ministry leaders provide biblically-centered teaching while couples who have struggled in marriage openly and honestly share their stories of pain, loss, forgiveness, and grace.
Whether your marriage resembles a Rembrandt or a toddler’s finger-paint masterpiece, you won’t want to miss The Art of Marriage. It’ll be a weekend that could reshape your relationship.
- Friday, Mar. 24 (evening) and Saturday, Mar. 25 (morning and afternoon)
- Cost: $45 for couple’s materials
- Register by Sunday, Mar 12 at the kiosk or on our website
Gift certificates are available to purchase either for sponsoring a couple you personally know or sponsoring a couple(s) anonymously. Contact the office to purchase.
Day of Caring – Pancake Brunch
- Sunday, February 26, 11:30am – 1pm at Eaton United Church of Christ
- Adult Donation: $6; Senior Citizens and Children under 12:$4
- 100% of all ticket sales goes to local Homeless Services
- The Bistro at Eagle’s Point is sponsoring an extended menu!
Pastor’s Retreat
Our pastors will be away on their annual retreat this weekend. Please pray for them and their wives as they spend the weekend together seeking the Lord for the future direction of our church. Specifically, we invite you to pray for wisdom and discernment from God. We desire to be dependent on Him as leaders as we listen and talk about our identity and direction as a church. Thank you.
Things to know this week…
- RockHouse Doer Groups Visitation: Sun, Feb 26 @6pm. Meet in the Gathering Area
- Etch: Wed, Mar 1 @6pm
February 17, 2017
Elder’s Retreat
Please pray for our elders and Pastor Dan as they spend the day tomorrow together on a retreat to seek the Lord for the future of our church. Specifically, we invite you to pray for wisdom and discernment from God. We desire to be dependent on Him as leaders as we listen and talk about our identity and direction as a church. Thank you.
Men’s Ministry: Indy Boat, Sport & Travel Show – Saturday, Feb 25
7am – Breakfast @Carver’s in Richmond; 10am – Arrive at Indy Fair Grounds; Pre-sale tickets: $12; $14 at the door. Join us for fellowship and fun as we explore the acres of boats, RV’s, fishing tackle and hunting gear.
Things to know this week…
- Men’s & Women’s Bible Study – Wed, Feb 22 @6pm; Dinner @5:45pm
- RockHouse Youth Doer Groups – Sun, Feb 19 @6pm, Gathering Area
Mark Your Calendar:
- Men’s Fishing Retreat – May 19-21
- Ellis Guthrie Golf Scramble – June 17
- Men’s Golf Retreat – July 28-30
- Family Camp – Aug 11-13
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