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An Epistle from Paul: Never Underestimate the Power of Fellowship – In 1971 an earthquake hit Southern California. It occurred at a time when most people were in bed asleep, and as a result proved to be quite upsetting. Most awoke in the midst of noise and shaking to find themselves separated from their parents and other members of their families. Hundreds of younger people and adults were so emotionally disturbed that they required psychiatric care. As researchers compared the results of California earthquake with one that had occurred in Alaska in 1964, they discovered some interesting differences. Though the Alaska quake was just as severe, very few people suffered from psychological trauma. Why do you suppose this was the case? Researchers concluded that the difference stemmed from the fact that in California the quake camme when members of the family were separated from one another. By contrast, the Alaskan quake came just as most families were sitting down together for the evening meal. Together, the families had the emotional strength to face the unknown terrors that the earthquake brought. Let me use the above to illustrate another imporant Biblical principle. Hebrews 10:24-25 says, “Let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more, as you see the day drawing near.” In other words, our Lord knew of our great need for fellowship to help encourage and sustain each other in worship and service to Him. The first church steadfastly continued in fellowship amongst three other vital areas… Throughout Scripture we are told of the great need for fellowship – with God and with each other. Brethren, never underestimate the power/value of fellowship!! In His Marvelous Love, Paul The Church of Christ 725 US 35 West P.O. Box 276 cho Eaton, Ohio 45320 937-456-5816 www.cceaton.org Come Worship and Serve Him With Us! Bible School …………………...9:30 a.m. Morning Worship ………………….10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study …………10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The Timely Word Proverbs 15:23 “… How delightful is a timely word.” Where the Cross of Christ is at the heart of our worship and service to
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An Epistle from Paul: Never Underestimate the Power of Fellowship – In 1971 an earthquake hit Southern California. It occurred at a time when most people were in bed asleep, and as a result proved to be quite upsetting. Most awoke in the midst of noise and shaking to find themselves separated from their parents and other members of their families. Hundreds of younger people and adults were so emotionally disturbed that they required psychiatric care.
As researchers compared the results of California earthquake with one that had occurred in Alaska in 1964, they discovered some interesting differences. Though the Alaska quake was just as severe, very few people suffered from psychological trauma. Why do you suppose this was the case? Researchers concluded that the difference stemmed from the fact that in California the quake camme when members of the family were separated from one another. By contrast, the Alaskan quake came just as most families were sitting down together for the evening meal. Together, the families had the emotional strength to face the unknown terrors that the earthquake brought.
Let me use the above to illustrate another imporant Biblical principle. Hebrews 10:24-25 says, “Let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more, as you see the day drawing near.” In other words, our Lord knew of our great need for fellowship to help encourage and sustain each other in worship and service to Him. The first church steadfastly continued in fellowship amongst three other vital areas… Throughout Scripture we are told of the great need for fellowship – with God and with each other. Brethren, never underestimate the power/value of fellowship!!
In His Marvelous Love, Paul
The Church of Christ 725 US 35 West P.O. Box 276 cho Eaton, Ohio 45320 937-456-5816www.cceaton.org
Come Worship and Serve Him With Us!
Bible School …………………...9:30 a.m. Morning Worship ………………….10:30 a.m.Wednesday Bible Study …………10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Volume IX January 17, 2017 No. 02
“5th Annual Chili Cook-Off!”Wednesday, January 25th we will be holding our 5th
Annual Chili Cook-Off here at the building at 6:30 PM. This is when we urge each member of the church family to bring their favorite recipe of chili and let the rest of us give it a taste. In years past, we have had some of the best tasting chili one could imagine. We anticipate nothing less this year! If chili isn’t your thing whip up your
TheTimely Word
Proverbs 15:23 “… How delightful is a timely word.”
Bi-Weekly Church Paperof
Where the Cross of Christ is at the heart of our worship
and service to Him!
favorite dish and bring it as together we will enjoy each others’ company and conclude with a devotion time!!!
Here’s the Count!January 1, 2017 ….…...………….$2,407.30(Building = $150; Van = $125; Missions =
$125; Orphan = $5)January 8, 2017 ……………...…..$2,186.00
(Building = $68; Orphan = $5)
This Wednesday Our Next Luncheon!
We will be gathering at the China Wok here in Eaton at 12 noon, this Wednesday (January 18th). We missed last month; so, we hope you will join us as we begin anew in 2017. Plan now to join us for this gathering. Good food, fellowship and devotions make for a solid time. Need a ride, please let us know!!!
A Simple Reminder!
We do not say it enough, but, let us use this space to remind the church family that should you desire the Lord’s Supper to be brought to you at your home or hospital bed, simply let us know and we’ll make sure this takes place. Again, simply let us know…
Series Continues on Wed. PM!
This series, narrated by Dave Stotts, will continue during our Wednesday PM Bible Study. It has proven to be an outstanding series breaking down important historical facts to help in our understanding of the Gospels. Jon Rieger will be facilitating this series starting the 2nd Wednesday in February. We urge our people to come being a part of this study!
(by no means an exhaustive list)
Military Personnel: Zach Claywell, Austin and Logan Brasher, Stephen Watts…Recovering and Other Matters: Doris Childers, Betty/Cronley Teater, Jeanie Laubauch, Emma Grace Mills, Reva Cole, Dan Swihart, Monte Rieger, Dottie Campbell, Jack/John Rowell, Connie Moore, Barry Rieger, David Ramey, Connie Martin, Emma Sartain, Daryl McKee, Gary Stevenson, Jana Jo Carpenter, Joe and Margaret Worrell, Herman Kelly, Rick Watts, Jeff Watts, Darlene Dane, Angela Remley, Martha Gabbard, Randy Hawk, Wanda Lee, Randy Eby, Ron Lee, Brenda Buhler, Alan Keesling, Buz Cormany, Jean Cormany…Dealing With Cancer: Dalene McIntire, Rebecca Strong, George Collins, Evert Synder, Janey Brown, Pete Taylor…
You Can Help With This!
Recently on the church’s web site we received a message from a Tricia Goodwin. She sent this reaching out to her former home
church. Many of you will remember Tricia coming with JoAnn and Ivan Wehrley. She presently lives in Indianapolis and is needing encouragement. The following is the e-mail address you can use to simply reach out and let her know she is remembered and loved by the brethren here. That e-mail address is as follows: [email protected]. Again, if you could simply write a note of encouragement to Tricia it will go a long way in encouraging her!!
Don’t Grow Weary!With Satan doing everything he can to divert and discourage us, we are reminded to run the race with endurance (Hebrews 12:1a). How we need to remind each other and to encourage each other to not grow weary in our worship and service to Christ. May we be encouragers to each other always!
