Advent Week 4
The season of Advent is a season of waiting, designed to help us become more aware of God’s actions—past, present, and future. In Advent we hear the prophecies of the Messiah’s coming as addressed to us—people who wait for the second coming of Christ. In Advent we heighten our anticipation for the ultimate fulfillment of Old Testament promises, when death will be swallowed up and every tear will be wiped away. In this way Advent highlights for us the larger story of God’s redemptive plan.*
One of the best ways to prepare for advent is by reading God’s Word.
Click for a PDF of the Advent Christmas Readings for the entire season
Click the following days for links to the readings (in Bible Gateway):
- Sunday, Dec 18
- Monday, Dec 19
- Tuesday, Dec 20
- Wednesday, Dec 21
- Thursday, Dec 22
- Friday, Dec 23
- Saturday, Dec 24
- Sunday, Dec 25
* Adapted from The Worship Sourcebook
December 16, 2016
Celebrating New Members:
We welcome Nicole Abrams, Jim & Therese Betar, Betty Butler and Steve & Debbie Shrader to the ECOB family.
Things to know this week…
- RockHouse Progressive Dinner: Sun, Dec 18 from 4-9 pm. Details
- MOM’s: – Tue, Dec 20@ 11am in Rm 101. Mom’s of all life stages are invited.
- Christmas Eve Service 6pm
- Christmas Day Service 11am
Christmas Blend CoffeeHouse
Thank you to all who came out and supported Luke 3:11 and the Food Bank. Over $700 was raised for the Food Bank!! Sunday, Dec 18 is the last day to bring items for this year’s food drive.
Advent Week 3
The season of Advent is a season of waiting, designed to help us become more aware of God’s actions—past, present, and future. In Advent we hear the prophecies of the Messiah’s coming as addressed to us—people who wait for the second coming of Christ. In Advent we heighten our anticipation for the ultimate fulfillment of Old Testament promises, when death will be swallowed up and every tear will be wiped away. In this way Advent highlights for us the larger story of God’s redemptive plan.*
One of the best ways to prepare for advent is by reading God’s Word.
Click for a PDF of the Advent Christmas Readings for the entire season
Click the following days for links to the readings (in Bible Gateway):
- Sunday, Dec 11
- Monday, Dec 12
- Tuesday, Dec 13
- Wednesday, Dec 14
- Thursday, Dec 15
- Friday, Dec 16
- Saturday, Dec 17
* Adapted from The Worship Sourcebook
December 9, 2016
Christmas Blend Coffee House
Tonight| 6 to 9pm. Scared Grounds (Gathering Area). Join us for a night of live Christmas music, desserts, gourmet coffee, and hot drinks to warm your body and spirit. There will be activities for kids, including crafts and games. $5 to benefit Luke 3:11 Ministry. Bring a food item to help us reach our goal of 4 tons.
Celebrating Baptism:
Things to know this week…
- Council Vote Results: – The sale of our Lexington Rd. property to Gillman Home Center was unanimously approved.
- Text Notifications – A way to stay up to date on events, news, weather closings anything ECOB related. Text ECOB to 40650. Follow the instructions.
Mark Your Calendar…
- Feb 3 & 4: Women’s Ministry – IF:Gathering Simulcast
- Feb 11: Men’s Breakfast
Advent Week 2
The season of Advent is a season of waiting, designed to help us become more aware of God’s actions—past, present, and future. In Advent we hear the prophecies of the Messiah’s coming as addressed to us—people who wait for the second coming of Christ. In Advent we heighten our anticipation for the ultimate fulfillment of Old Testament promises, when death will be swallowed up and every tear will be wiped away. In this way Advent highlights for us the larger story of God’s redemptive plan.*
One of the best ways to prepare for advent is by reading God’s Word.
Click for a PDF of the Advent Christmas Readings for the entire season
Click the following days for links to the readings (in Bible Gateway):
- Sunday, Dec 4
- Monday, Dec 5
- Tuesday, Dec 6
- Wednesday, Dec 7
- Thursday, Dec 8
- Friday, Dec 9
- Saturday, Dec 10
* Adapted from The Worship Sourcebook
December 2, 2016
Celebrating Child Dedication:
RockHouse Youth Progressive Dinner:
Information and Registration at eatoncob.org/connect/students
Things to know this week…
- MOM’s Ministry: Sat, Dec 3 at 9:30am in Rm 101
- Called Council Vote: Sun, Dec 4 – To approve the sale of our Lexington Rd. property
Mark Your Calendar…
- Christmas Eve Service 6pm
- Christmas Day Service 11am (One Service)
- New Years Day Service 11am (One Service)
November 25, 2016
Christmas Blend Coffee House
It’s that time of year, when temperatures drop and there’s a chance for snow, and everything starts to feel like Christmas again. It’s a wonderful season to connect with others. Join us for a night of live Christmas music, desserts, gourmet coffee, and hot drinks to warm your body and spirit. There will be activities for kids, including crafts and games. Get your tickets for $5 to benefit Luke 3:11 Ministry. Bring a food item to help us reach our goal of 4 tons.
- Fri Dec 9 | 6 to 9 pm
- Sacred Grounds (Gathering Area)
- $5 tickets
Things to know this week…
- Office Closed: Fri, Nov 25
- Luke 3:11 Food Drive: Don’t forget to bring your filled bag!
- MOM’s Ministry: Sat, Dec 3 at 9:30am in Rm 101
- Called Council Vote: Sun, Dec 4 – To approve or disapprove the sale of our Lexington Rd. property
Advent Week 1
The season of Advent is a season of waiting, designed to help us become more aware of God’s actions—past, present, and future. In Advent we hear the prophecies of the Messiah’s coming as addressed to us—people who wait for the second coming of Christ. In Advent we heighten our anticipation for the ultimate fulfillment of Old Testament promises, when death will be swallowed up and every tear will be wiped away. In this way Advent highlights for us the larger story of God’s redemptive plan.*
One of the best ways to prepare for advent is by reading God’s Word. As we take a break from The Story (which we’ll resume on January 1), we encourage you to follow along with these readings each day of Advent.
Click for a PDF of the Advent Christmas Readings for the entire season
Click the following days for links to the readings (in Bible Gateway):
- Sunday, Nov 27
- Monday, Nov 28
- Tuesday, Nov 29
- Wednesday, Nov 30
- Thursday, Dec 1
- Friday, Dec 2
- Saturday, Dec 3
* Adapted from The Worship Sourcebook
Humble Thanks
On Sunday morning Pastor Josh shared a prayer fitting for Thanksgiving. Here’s the poem by Carol Penner. You might like to use it to guide your prayer as you gather for your feast on Thursday.
for all that I put in my body
every morsel, crumb, piece
every tidbit, chunk, mouthful
food in all its delight
something solid, an apple
changed, who knows how,
into the swinging of an arm
into my body bending, leaping.
the earth’s rich harvest
fodder for the body’s slow burn
for hunger, the quiet gnawing:
the blood talking to the brain
talking to the stomach,
the need for food,
the insistence of this wanting.
created to be like this,
desiring what we cannot live without
God of grocery stores and markets
God of farms and fields
God of tables and silverware
God you Great Provider
each day my body meets you
in tabletop worship.
humble thanks to a God who has food for life
for my body’s deepest hunger
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever. -Psalm 107:1 (NLT)
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