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The Challenge of Generosity
Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full --pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back. Luke 6:38
Two of the areas where many of us can be the stingiest are the areas of money and forgiveness. As you read the Sermon on the Mount you discover that Jesus teaches that there is a definite connection between the graciousness and generosity that we show others and the graciousness and generosity that we receive from others and from God.
God has poured love, forgiveness, graciousness and every other blessing into our lives and He has given us those things to enjoy and to share. However, when we take those things off the market --when we take them out of circulation in our relationships by refusing to share them with others-- they become damaged and lost with us.
This weekend as we continue our New Testament Challenge we will be looking at "The Challenge of Generosity" and the call to share with others all of the good things that God has given to us. I hope to see you Saturday at 5:30PM or Sunday at 9 or 11AM.
Embracing the journey,
Pastor Rick |
 WOMEN'S CRAFT NIGHT
Ladies, join us for a night of crafting, fellowship and food, this Friday, October 15. This is a great time to get to know other women at ERBC. We meet in Chi Hall 101 from 7-9PM. For more info, contact Becky Bibelheimer: becky.bibelheimer@gmail.com or Becky Sollesa: sollesapub@yahoo.com. |
 MEMBERSHIP CLASS
Become an official member of the ERBC family. Find out more about the beliefs, values and vision of our church, and discover why church membership can be an important step in your spiritual journey. Our next Membership Class will be held this Sunday, October 17, 3:30-6PM, and dinner will be served. This class is a requirement for membership, but anyone is welcome to come and learn more about ERBC. |
 SENIORS OUTING
Eagles Wings invites all seniors to join us on a visit to Alpine Village for food and fellowship. Meet in the church parking lot at 11AM to carpool. Please bring $3 for gas, plus money for lunch. For more information, contact Hortensia in the church office: 323-255-4611. |
 MEN'S WORKDAY OUTREACH
ERBC Men's Ministry will be doing a workday outreach at the Blind & Deaf Facility in Highland Park, Saturday, October 23. We will meet at the church at 7:45AM. The work will happen from 8AM-1PM. All men are invited to come and serve. For details, contact Kris Campos: kriscampos3@yahoo.com. |
 NIGHT OF WORSHIP
Join us for a special Night of Worship - Light the Darkness, on Friday, October 19, 7-8PM in the ERBC Worship Center. This will be a time of lifting up the Lord and proclaiming His praises. Everyone is welcome to come and worship with us. |
 TRICK OR TRUNK
Why go "trick or treating" when you can go "trick or trunking"?! Trick or Trunk is a fun, free, safe way to celebrate. We'll have a parking lot full of decorated trunks to visit and get treats. This is a free community event and everyone is welcome! You can support this outreach by decorating your trunk, serving at the event, or donating candy. Email Becky Bibelheimer for more information: becky@eaglerockbaptist.com.
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