Habitat Home

The Habitat for Humanity home in downtown Eaton is complete and the dedication was held yesterday. What a beautiful home and addition to our town. Welcome home Anderson family!





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August Newsletter Article

Through

2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.

-James 1:2

Just days ago, our dear friend, Janelle, was diagnosed with cancer. Janelle is a young, active, healthy mother- not exactly the kind of person you think of when your hear that terrible word. When she first heard the news, she was crushed. I'm sure that in those early moments, her heart was full of questions as she tearfully cried out to God. Why would He allow this to happen to His precious child?

But, in the days since her initial diagnosis, an amazing thing has happened. Not only has God given Janelle an incredible assurance of His peace and joy in the midst of this trial, but He has also given her the strength to use her circumstances to give Him glory. She writes...

“I have had people tell me that they are feeling challenged to find a more intimate relationship with God. I have heard from people that are finding encouragement in their own lives because of the faith God is giving me as I walk through this difficult section of mine. I want to be clear. I take NO credit for any of this. I am just thankful that God sees me fit to use my life for something bigger than I could ever have planned or imagined.”

She continues...

“I long for your prayers. I know that I desperately need them right now. But I want to ask that each time you pray for me, would you also pray for someone in your life who does not yet have a relationship with God? I know that as we do this together God will gives us opportunities to encourage one another.”

Wow! Rather than surrender to fear and despair, she is choosing to praise God through it all. She chooses to trust in the goodness of her God even when she doesn't understand.

Janelle's attitude in the face of her cancer reminds me of the lyrics of a song written by Bill and Gloria Gaither called “Through.”

“When I saw what lay before me,

Lord, I cried, “What will you do?”

I thought He would just remove it,

but He gently led me through.”

“Without fire, there's no refining.

Without pain, no relief.

Without flood, there's no rescue.

Without testing, no belief.”

“Through the fire, through the flood,

through the water, through the blood,

through the dry and barren places,

through life's dense and maddening mazes,”

“through the pain and through the glory,

through we'll always tell the story,

of a God whose power and mercy will not fail to take us through.”

May the Lord take you through the challenges and trials that you are facing with His grace and mercy so that He may get the glory in every circumstance in your life.

God bless!

Pastor Andy

(Janelle's Blog)

Habitat For Humanity

Great work going on at the Habitat home! Exciting!












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Christian Women Connect

We have so many exciting opportunities coming this fall! And women, that includes you! Starting on September 24th, we have set aside an evening to have supper together and to worship together. It will be a peaceful, restful evening where we can refu

el ourselves. We all need this and I pray you'll all mark that evening aside to join us! Invite family and friends!

Bring a dish to pass at 6 pm and relax for the rest of the evening! Cathy Howie will be our

guest and her music is the type you want to put on while sitting on a front porch, eyes closed, and sipping lemonade. She truly is gifted and her message for women is one we all need to hear!

And starting the first week of October, is our new bible study! Last fall I, Jenessa, was able to join Tina and the ladies in doing Beth Moore's study on Esther. It was life-changing for me! I can't express how blessed I was by that study and the time with the women. It will be worth your time; I truly believe it! Faithful, Abundant, and True is

a new study from Beth, and I can't wait to dig in.

This year we're meeting on the 1st and 3rd weeks, and you have the choice of a morning session or an evening session! Let's learn, study, and share life together!

Family Nights!

And here's more exciting news for the fall! September 8th marks our first Family Night! No need anymore to rush to get supper before church, simply come. We're going to have a meal for everyone at $3/person or $10/family, starting at 5:30!

From newborn up, we have a class for everyone at 6:30! And if you love music, join us for choir at 7:30! Pastor Michael has amazing plans for Christmas!

Introducing.....

Quentin Matthew Baker!!! Isn't he precious?! He and mommy Samantha were with us for bible study tonight, and I think it's fair to say that the back row studied little Quentin a good bit too :)

Welcome to the family sweet baby Quentin! We can't wait to watch you grow!


Speaking of bible study, this is our chance to say thank you to Jim Schwarzkopf for leading our Wednesday night class this summer! Thank you Jim!! Pastor Andy was able to spend some time with the youth and children this summer, which was so important!

Next week Jim will be talking about spiritual renewal. Who of us doesn't need to visit that topic?!


Julie Brown kicked off the young kid's class tonight! Thank you Julie!!

Softball Team

Our softball team wrapped up victory #2 tonight! But more than anything, they had fun. :) Go team!


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Youth Loft Makeover

Have you seen the youth loft recently?! The white walls have color! And it looks great! Wow!








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