80 Years to Celebrate!

We'll be celebrating 80 years of ministry in Eaton, the morning of Sunday, October 25th. And what a reason to celebrate! Pastor Andy and Kris have asked for people to let them know of a memory that we can share with everyone. After so many years of service, life, worship, and fellowship, I know there must be some key memories out there! And as a new member of the Eaton family, I would love to hear just as many as possible. So everyone, dust off the mental archives, or jot down a fresh event before it gets lost. We want to hear your thoughts! You can write it down and mail it to the church (PO Box 185, Eaton, IN 47338), email it to firstchurchoffice@sbcglobal.net, or just swing it by. If you have a picture or a note that you'd like posted to the blog, you can email that to me at jenessaden@yahoo.com. (Or post a memory to the Facebook page).

I'll start!

Two weeks before we were to move up to Eaton, I was home with the kids, trying to pack, trying to get everything ready, and working to accomodate daily home-showings. You get the idea; I was swamped. And yet, I decided I wanted to paint the parsonage before we moved up. I knew Andy would be gone, and I knew that at such late notice, few if any would be able to help. So as I drove up with my supplies on Friday afternoon, I prayed that at least one person would be able to help. I was tired, my emotions were at surface level, and I knew I'd need to see one friendly face.

At 8:30a.m. Saturday morning, Tina Farmer was at my door, with painting supplies and a hug. She was an Eaton angel for sure; and I thank God for nudging her to come and Tina for listening! And thank you Tina for buying lunch; my breadsticks at Pizza King have been 3/4 baked ever since! ;)

I can already list for you name after name after name of those who God has sent at just the right moment. When I was near tears in my empty Fishers home, Marilyn Edgerton called to get my meat order. She and Gail were headed out and they wanted to treat us. Perfect timing Marilyn! My heart was calmed by that one call.

Eaton family, I hope you know what you have here! Because I can tell you, it's a special, special thing. And again I say it, I am blessed and humbled to be here with all of you. God's got great things planned for our next 80 years!