Olean Christian Church

Olean Christian Church We are a Non-denominational New Testament church family. Jesus Saves! General Mailing address for His Holy Word is our guide to life. Box 191; Eldon, MO 65026

We worship God, fellowship in his love, serve and lead others to Christ through God's Word. Everyone is always welcome to the Lord's house of worship. Come and worship with us on Sunday morning. Sunday School begins at 9:45 am visiting; classes start by 10:00 am
Morning Worship is at 10:45 am
Last Sunday of the Month- Fellowship & Basket Dinner following services. Mailing address c/o Treasure, P.O.

Thank you so much for a beautiful job on the church! We really appreciate it and it makes it pop again.
09/06/2026

Thank you so much for a beautiful job on the church! We really appreciate it and it makes it pop again.

09/02/2026

The Miller County Circuit Rider* 9/1/2026 edition

In “Christian Post” (where you can read the entire article), Joseph Mattera defines how God’s kingdom runs opposite to the world. I want to share a part of what he says.

“The Kingdom of God is an inverted Kingdom. At its core, Christianity is an invitation to enter a Kingdom whose values, priorities, and operating system are often diametrically opposed to the spirit of this world. This is one reason Christianity is so difficult for the natural mind to understand and why authentic discipleship is so challenging.

1. We find strength in weakness. The world teaches us to hide our weaknesses and project strength. The Kingdom teaches us that surrendered weakness can become the platform for divine power. Our greatest usefulness to God does not come through self-sufficiency but through dependence upon Him. Paul declared that when he was weak, then he was strong (2 Corinthians 12:9).

2. We find joy in tribulation. We do not rejoice because suffering is pleasurable. We rejoice because trials expose what comfort conceals. They reveal our idols, deepen our faith, develop endurance, and form Christ within us. James writes, ‘Count it all joy … when you meet trials of various kinds’ because the testing of our faith produces steadfastness (James 1:2–4).

3. The way up is down. In the Kingdom, we do not climb over people to reach the top. Peter writes, ‘Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you’ (1 Peter 5:6).

4. We overcome our enemies by loving them. Perhaps nothing contradicts the spirit of this world more radically than the command of Jesus to ‘love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you’ (Matthew 5:44). The world says, ‘Destroy your enemies.’ Jesus says, ‘Love them.’

5. We find our life by losing it. The more desperately we cling to our lives, our plans, our reputations, and our personal agendas, the more imprisoned we become. You never truly find yourself by making yourself the center of your existence. Jesus said, ‘Whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it’ (Matthew 16:25).

6. We increase by giving away. The world’s economy says accumulation produces abundance. The Kingdom teaches that generosity opens the door to increase. This principle goes far beyond money. Giving encouragement, wisdom, showing mercy, giving of your time, love and your abilities and you become a conduit through which God’s abundance can flow. Jesus said, ‘Give, and it will be given to you” (Luke 6:38).’”

In Acts 12:26 “the disciples were first called Christians.” This Sunday, September 6, we’ll look at why the followers of Jesus were called by this new name, and how we can demonstrate a lifestyle that deserves to be called “Christian.”

Walk the walk! See you Sunday.

Lon

DID YOU KNOW . . .although the name “Christian” is the most common term for the followers of Jesus, it is used only three times in the New Testament (Acts 11:26; 26:28; 1 Peter 4:6).

09/02/2026

𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀.

𝗝𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝗯𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗱

We treat prayer like the thing we do before the real work begins. The spiritual routine that precedes the actual effort. The warm up lap before the race.

But that is not what prayer is.

𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸.

And if prayer is the work — then everything we call ministry, everything we pour our energy into, every act of service and leadership and faithfulness — that is not the job.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱.

The reward for doing the actual work of prayer.

Which means the most productive thing you can do for your ministry is not sharpen your strategy or expand your capacity or optimize your systems.

𝗜𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗸𝗻𝗲𝗲𝘀.

Because here is the uncomfortable truth underneath all of it.

We are not strong. We are not infinite. We are not God.

And most of us need to be reminded of that not once a day in a quiet time — but every fifteen minutes. Because every fifteen minutes we drift back toward operating as if we are sufficient on our own. As if our competence is the variable that determines the outcome. As if we can sustain something eternal with something human.

𝗪𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁.

Prayer is not a spiritual discipline for the particularly devout. It is the admission that without God's power everything we build will be built in vain.

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆. 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁.

"𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗻." — Psalm 127:1 (CS)

Psalm 127:1 / Colossians 4:2 / John 15:5

09/02/2026

🍽️ THIS WEEK’S DELICIOUS (AND FREE!) MENU AT OUR FATHER'S TABLE 🍽️
If you haven’t been to Our Father’s Table yet, consider this your invitation — come have dinner with us! 💚 We make enough for everyone, and we’d love for you to experience what makes our table so special, then tell your family, friends, church members and coworkers about us! This week we are serving:
✨ Monday: Chicken Pot Pie
✨ Tuesday: Ham & Broccoli Casserole
✨ Wednesday: French Toast
✨ Thursday: Hot Dogs
✨ Friday: Sausage Tortellini Soup
💚 EVERYTHING IS FREE! Your meal, sides, drink, dessert — and even seconds (it's that good!) Let us help stretch your budget a little further this week by taking care of dinner.
We're located in our little brown building on Mill Street - you'll immediately feel the warm welcome and excitement when you walk in!
📍 214 S. Mill Street, Eldon, MO
⏰ We serve every weeknight - Monday–Friday | 5:30–7:00 PM
No ID. No income verification. No documents. No residency requirements. Just bring yourself, your appetite, and your family and friends!
Come in, choose your seat, relax, and let us serve you. ❤️
Let’s have dinner together — there’s a seat for you at Our Father’s Table! 🍽️🏡

09/02/2026

💚 Our Father’s Table website has been updated — and we’d love for you to take a look! 💚
You can now:
🍽️ See this week’s menu right on our Home page
📅 View this week’s, next week’s & upcoming menus under Our Menus
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Learn how to Volunteer or Volunteer as a Group
🙋 Learn About Us and our "Why" and mission
❤️ Donate online
🛒 Check our Wish List for pantry and Free Corner items we’re running low on
Whether you’re looking for dinner, a way to volunteer, or another way to support our guests, it’s all right there!
🌿 Come take a look around at www.OFTSoupKitchen.org
And please share our website with your family, friends, church, coworkers and community ❤️

08/19/2026

Weekly The Miller County Circuit Rider for 8/18/26

Some of the commercials on TV bother me. (Actually, about all of them bother me, but I don’t want that to become a weekly rant.) I don’t like the ones that warn young people against becoming like their parents. Examples of “parental” behaviors are shown, such as talking to strangers in line at a grocery store, or talking to people about shared hobbies or interests, or planning casual outings. The clear message is: “Disconnect; stay in your lane; don’t be helpful; don’t get involved.”

It’s a horrible message. We already have plenty of disconnected people in our society, and it’s not a good thing. We have dozens/hundreds of “friends” on social media, but we’ve never actually spoken to our neighbors. We’ve discovered that excessive time online can lead to increased depression, anxiety, eating disorders and other mental health issues.

I’m not contending for annoying, intrusive behavior, but maybe we should re-evaluate our habits and give greater attention to meaningful connections. When God created us, He said, “it is not good for man to be alone” (Genesis 2:18). We are created to be interpersonal beings. “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2).

Take a break from your social media. Bake some cookies or buy some cupcakes and share them with somebody. Have somebody over or meet them somewhere for a cup of coffee and conversation. Get out of your lane/rut and connect. You’ll find that “parental” behaviors can be a great way to go.

Acts 10 records one of the most significant events in history, as non-Jewish people are admitted to Christian fellowship. This bold step required exchanging cherished prejudices for Christ’s perfect plan. This Sunday, August 23, we’ll take a look at this important event and see what it teaches us about dealing with our own prejudices.

One week from Sunday will be our “5th One-Day” Etterville/Olean united worship hosted by the Olean church. As always, there will be plenty of music, fellowship, and worship. We’ll also have a presentation from “Our Father’s Table” and their work in feeding hungry people in Eldon; our offering for the morning will go to support their work.

Join us this Sunday as we connect with Jesus, one another, and our purpose as the people of Christ.

Lon

DID YOU KNOW . . . the record for most Facebook posts in one day is 2,398, held by Pavithra Nataraj.

08/13/2026

The Maxwells in Kenya NEWSLETTER:

Dear Friends!

We have just returned to Kenya after traveling through seven states in seven weeks! We have so much to catch you up on, and we'll be sharing more in the weeks ahead. But today, we simply want to tell you an incredible story of God's faithfulness.

As many of you know, we have been in the middle of our "A Hope and a Future" capital campaign to pay off the property for TRU's Employable Skills Center. At the beginning of 2026, we still needed to raise $112,500 by December 31st. By May 1st, through God's abundant provision and your incredible generosity, that amount had been reduced to just $20,000. Amazing!

While we were in the States this summer, we had lunch with a family who faithfully supports TRU and the work God is doing in Kenya. During our conversation, the husband shared that God had prompted him to sell something he owned. After the sale, he found himself wishing he had received a little more for it.

Then he received a letter from TRU sharing that only $20,000 remained to pay off the property. He realized that $20,000 was the exact amount he had planned to tithe from the sale. In that moment, God gave him complete peace, showing him exactly where that money was meant to go.

After he finished telling the story, he handed Tyler a check for $20,000! Wow! God is so good!

So, with humble and grateful hearts, we are thrilled to announce that God has now provided the entire $675,000 needed for Phase 1 of TRU's "A Hope and a Future" Campaign!

We are deeply grateful for this family's willingness to faithfully follow God's leading. Because of their obedience, and through the generosity of so many of you, we are able to start the next step in creating an Employable Skills Center that will help those who live on the streets in Kenya.

Please join us in praising the Lord for His incredible faithfulness and goodness! Thank you for praying, giving, and believing in what God is doing through TRU International. You are an invaluable part of this story that God is writing in Kenya!

All glory to God!

Tyler and Amy Maxwell

08/13/2026

The Miller County Circuit Rider edition August 11, 2026

FOMO—Fear Of Missing Out—is a common motivator. The problem is that much of what it motivates us to do isn’t necessary or good for us. It encourages us to buy things that we don’t really need. We becomes slaves to our cell phones and constantly check our social media. We attempt to “keep up with the Joneses” or engage in activities simply because “everybody is doing it.”

The term “FOMO” has been around since 2004, gained traction in 2010, and made it into the Oxford Dictionary in 2013. Actually, it’s been around since Adam and Eve were tempted into their bad decision in the Garden of Eden. The trouble is that FOMO is based on an illusion that has no substance. It’s based on the PERCEPTION that we are missing something when the truth can be completely different.

One suggested cure is to practice “JOMO”—Joy Of Missing Out. Embrace the practice of getting away from your phone and enjoy the quiet time. More importantly, let God control your desires and your schedule. Go old school—trade FOMO for WWJD (What Would Jesus Do?). Allow Jesus to exchange your anxiety for His joy and peace.

Who or what controls your life? If the answer isn’t “Jesus,” then you really are missing out on your best life. Don’t settle for less.

Acts 9 records one of the most spectacular events in history—the conversion of Saul (who was public enemy number one for the church). It dramatically comes complete with a flash of light and a voice from heaven. It’s so impressive that we can miss some of the most important truth that God has for us. This Sunday, August 16, we’ll do a deeper dive on Acts 9:1-19 and see how it really needs to apply to each of us.

Plans are still in process for our “5th One-Day” united worship in Olean on August 30. Our offering that morning will go to “Our Father’s Table,” a local ministry dedicated to provide meals to those in Eldon who might need one. Representatives from “Our Father’s Table’ will be with us for a presentation of this ministry. Of course there will be plenty of singing, fellowship, and feasting, and more details will be announced as plans progress.

Good things are always in store when Jesus’ people gather together! Don’t miss out. See you Sunday.

Lon

DID YOU KNOW . . . About 69% of US adults report experiencing FOMO at some point. Younger generations (Gen Z and millennials) feel FOMO and overspend to avoid it far more than older adults

08/05/2026

Miller County Circuit Rider 8/4/26 edition

Cindy often shares really good ideas with me. Not long ago we were in the car together and she shared with me a really good idea for my Tuesday email. A few days later I tried to remember what we had discussed, but I couldn’t remember. When I asked her about it, she couldn’t remember it either.

We often get ourselves into trouble because we have forgotten something. We walk into a room and can’t remember what we were going to do. This past week we stopped at a store to pick up some milk. Of course, Cindy also picked up a few other items. And forgot the milk. While I carried the rest of our purchases to the car, she went back to get the milk. It happens. (I have a number of stories I could tell about myself, but I can’t remember one right now.)

But sometimes, forgetting can be a very good thing. God says to us in Isaiah 43:25 ““I am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake, and I will not remember your sins.” Jeremiah 31:34 says, “I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.” David prayed, “Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions” (Psalm 25:7). I am so glad that we serve a God Who not only forgives, but also forgets.

I can imagine standing before God, and Satan protests to God, “You can’t accept him. Don’t you remember all the times he failed?” And God replies, “He accepted Jesus as his Savior, and I have forgiven him. I do not choose to remember his sins.”

Praise God for His forgetfulness. Next time you walk into a room and wonder what you are doing there, praise God that when He forgives, your sins are gone. They are forgotten.

The Etterville church will have their monthly dinner this Sunday at the Elm Restaurant (just off Highway 54 in Eugene). Because the Olean church had some input into this selection, several from Olean also plan to attend. This great time of food and fellowship will begin around 12:20.

Plans are still in process for our “5th One-Day” worship and fellowship, beginning at 10 on Sunday, August 30. If you have a special song or reading to share, we encourage you to bring it. Of course, we’ll also share in a fellowship dinner following our worship time that day.

Have a great end to your week, and don’t forget to join us for worship on Sunday. See you there.

Lon

DID YOU KNOW . . . Some studies suggest that humans forget approximately 50% of new information within an hour of learning it. Within 24 hours, that number goes up to an average of 70%! Only 61 people in the entire world have been diagnosed with the condition, Hyperthymesia (which means that they have perfect memories), as of 2021.

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