An Epistle from Paul:

“Well, well! How Nice… Orville and Wilbur Wright had tried repeatedly to fly a heavier-than-air craft. Finally, one December day, off the sand dunes of Kitty Hawk, NC these two buckeyes did what man had never done prior. They actually flew! Elated, they wired their sister, Katherine, “We have actually flown 120 feet. Will be home for Christmas.” She ran down the street, shoved the telegram – the news scoop of the century – at the city editor to the local (Dayton) newspaper. He read it and smiled, “Well, well! How nice, the boys will be home for Christmas!”

Let me use the above to help illustrate how the world reacted to when Immanuel (God with us) entered the world. It wasn’t even a courteous “Well, well!” Brethren and friend, I pray that all faithful servants of the King of kings and Lord of lords will thankfully and properly acknowledge the coming of God with us! And as we celebrate His coming in the person of Jesus, may we remind each other that He comes again to receive His Bride, the Church!!

Dear Church Family:This will be the last “The Timely Word” for 2015. On behalf of

Mary, Adam and myself let me say what a joy it has been to be a part of the worship and work of this Church. May the greatest of our Lord’s blessings go before you in the New Year… And may we continue to grow in faith, numbers and zeal for our Lord. May 2016 be a banner year for the Lord’s work here. Remember, let’s take as many people to heaven with us as we possibly can!!!

In His Marvelous Love, Paul

The Church of Christ 725 US 35 West

P.O. Box 276 cho Eaton, Ohio 45320 ver 937-456-5816

www.cceaton.org

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Volume VII December 15, 2015 No. 22

Sunday, December 20th at 7:00 PM!

We invite all to come and be a part of this gathering coming Sunday evening at 7 PM here at the church building. The choir will be presenting the cantata “We’re Glad You Came” created by Joel Lindsey and Jeff Bumgardner. This musical which celebrates our Savior’s birth will reaffirm the wonder and magnificence of God coming in the flesh in the person of Jesus the Christ. We pray that you and yours will join us in this evening of praise and honor to the Lord. Immediately after the

cantata there will be some outstanding refreshments provided. This

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will give everyone present and prime opportunity for fellowship together. We look forward to a really solid crowd being present and for the praise and honor that will be given to the Lord then!!

Here’s the Count!November 29, 2015.……...…..…$1,968.00 December 06, 2015 ………....….$3,934.71

We Welcome Them!This past Sunday at invitation/de-cision time, Leonard and Angela Snowden stepped forward. They came as already immersed believers in Christ (i.e. brother and sister in the Lord) and let it be know that they wanted to identify with the worship and work of this local Church. What a joy it is to welcome this couple here. Both are faithful servants of our Lord and bring great abilities and desires to be used to our Lord’s honor. Get to know this couple and make them welcomed even more. Their address is: 815 Brande Dr., Eaton, Ohio 45320. We rejoice at their coming to be with us!!

Available Now!Offering envelopes for the New Year are being made available to all who would like to use these for their giving. You will find these in the foyer on the table. If you have a certain

“number” you want to use, simply write this number in the appropriate spot. Our financial secretary will use these to help keep confidential records of giving to the Lord’s Church right here.

(by no means an exhaustive list)

Military Personnel: Zachary Claywell, Austin Brasher, and Stephen Watts…Recovering and Other Matters: Doris Childers, Betty and Cronley Teater, Jeanie Laubauch, Emma Grace Mills, Reva Cole, Dan Swihart, Monte Rieger, Dottie Campbell, Pam Kauslick, Jack/John Rowell, Anna Eiford, Connie Moore, Barry Rieger, David Ramey, Connie Martin, Emma Sartain, Daryl McKee, Gary Stevenson, Jana Jo Carpenter, Joe and Margaret Worrell, Herman Kelly, Nate Miller, Rick Watts, Darlene Dane, Dick Mitchell, Angela Remley, Thurman Hackenbracht…Dealing With Cancer: Dalene McIntire, Rita Culp, Judy Riley, George Collins, Chuck Paul, and Evert Synder, Lonnie Gamble…

Wayne Dunaway PassesThe son and only living child of our own Reva Cole passed away Friday, December 4th. His service was conducted the following Wednesday in Hamilton, OH. We want to assure Reva and the rest of her family that they are being lifted up in our prayers… We also want to thank our ladies for providing a great meal for the family the day of the

funeral. Our ladies are the best and their ministry in this way often goes unsung… Keep Reva in mind and in your prayers just now!!!

Out with the Old…!It is hard to believe we are about to wrap up 2015 and begin 2016. What will the

New Year bring? Only our Lord knows for sure… This much we know that with every passing day, the Lord’s Day comes nearer. May we enter the OPEN DOORS our Lord will give to us in this New Year and may we be used of Him to accomplish much good for Him in 2016! Let’s make this a banner year to His honor and glory alone!!