2018-03-11 Philippians 1: 3-5 Fellowship in the Gospel (1): Finding Joy in Fellowship

UPCOMING EVENTS March ❖ Men’s Fellowship, Thursday, Mar 15/22/28, ECC, 6:15-7:30am ❖ Women’s Bible Study, Tuesday, Mar 13/20, 7:00pm @ Susie Magnuson’s ❖ Truthseekers, Sunday, Mar 11/18/25, 6:00pm ❖ SNL (Single Neat Ladies), Saturday, Mar 17, 9:30am, Brunch & Fellowship ❖ Women’s Bible Study, Monday, Mar 19, 2:00 & 7:00pm @ Sharon Hill’s ❖ No Sunday School, March 25 Christians are supposed to be happy. In fact, we are supposed to radiate joy, peace, and contentment that is so unmistakable and so attractive that others are naturally drawn to us because they want what we have. And yet, in today's culture, the vast majority of Christians are perceived as angry, judgmental people who don't seem to derive any joy from life whatsoever. So why aren't we happy? Join us Sunday mornings at 9am starting March 18 as we discuss this topic. Materials: Randy Alcorn’s book: Happiness, DVD sessions, and workbook. Contact Tim Hays to order study guide. Membership Class For anyone interested in membership, class will begin at 9:00 on Sunday, March 18 in Pastor Dave's office. There is no obligation to join, but this class will give you an overview of what our church teaches and stands for. Please come if you would like to investigate further. 325 2nd St. | Eaton, CO 80615 | 970.454.2481 | eatoncc.org | info@eatoncc.org WELCOME MARCH 11, 2018 Organ Prelude Welcome & Announcements Memory Verse John 13:34 Hymn #681: “Let There Be Peace on Earth” John 14:27, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.” Scripture Reading & Prayer Genesis 13:2-13 Songs: • • “Forever” “You Reign” Children Dismissed Prayer Offering/Offertory: "In the Presence of Jehovah" Sermon: “Fellowship in the Gospel (1): Finding Joy in Fellowship”- Dave McNeff Prayer Closing Hymn #400: “Have Thine Own Way, Lord!” Psalm 119:34, “Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart.” Benediction MEMORY VERSE “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: Just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.” John 13:34 TO KNOW HIM TO GROW IN HIM TO GO WITH HIM FOR YOUR INFORMATION Recommended Reading: God Among the Sages: Why Jesus is not Just Another Religious Leader, by Kenneth Richard Samples If you would like to know more about some of the world’s major religions and how they compare to the person and message of Jesus Christ, this book will be helpful. Four religions other than Christianity are covered – Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism and Islam. The book includes information on how best to approach someone from any of those backgrounds. News -- Happenings and Highlights in Bangladesh: February, 2018 Teresa Vanderford It was a Sunday afternoon in January when I first met Rishat, a young lady in her early 20s. She came in with significant respiratory distress . . . and she was 33 weeks pregnant. Rishat was born with a heart condition. She was suffering serious complications of pregnancy; her liver and kidneys were damaged -- delivering the baby was risky for both Rishat and her baby. There were some scary moments, but God answered prayer and did the impossible for her and her son. Her tiny little boy came out with a strong cry. He weighed only 2 lbs 5.5 oz. Thank you to those who pray. Thank you to the doctors and nurses who come short-term to join with us in joy and pain. Most of all, thank you God for answering prayer and for doing the impossible for Rishat and her family. Please pray: that I continue to learn and grow and stay close to Christ; in the busyness we keep our focus on the most important things; for God to provide urgently needed doctors. CONTRIBUTIONS BUDGET FOR 2018 $330,620.00 Year-To-Date Budget: $57,222.00 Actual: $53,928.00 Difference: ($3,294.00) Weekly Budget: Actual: Difference: WORSHIP ATTENDANCE: 149 SUNDAY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE: 57 BUILDING FUND RECEIPTS: $5,084,474 TOTAL DISPERSED: $384,832 TOTAL AVAILABLE: $4,699,642 $6,358.00 $5,881.00 ($477.00)