The Challenge of Perseverance
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith.
Hebrews 12:1-2
The Bible compares our life to a race. But this race is not like any other we have ever run. In this race we don't compete against other runners, and we don't even all run the same course. We run the race marked out for us by our Heavenly Father; and we all run toward the same finish line.
As we run our race, it's not unusual for us to grow weary and at times feel like we are in desperately need of rest. The key to running well and finishing this race is perseverance --the ability to keep on keeping on in spite of the obstacles, hindrances and pitfalls that we encounter along the way.
This weekend, as we continue our New Testament Challenge, we'll be looking at "The Challenge of Perseverance" and we'll see what God's Word says about persevering through difficult times and situations. I hope to see you Saturday evening at 5:30PM or Sunday morning at 9AM or 11AM.
Pressing on toward the goal,
Pastor Rick |
 MEN'S WORKDAY OUTREACH
THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23
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 29, 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. |
 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Join us for a fun time of outreach to our International Students. We'll be carving pumpkins and watching an Agatha Christie movie together. The fun begins at 4PM at the Gewe House. Contact Vicki Gewe for details and more information on how you can serve: vicki@gewe.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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 THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
Help us provide holiday meals to needy families this Thanksgiving. Bring in non-perishable, non-frozen foods to fill dinner boxes for families of six. You can also donate $25 gift cards to Ralphs or Food4Less to purchase turkeys/chickens. We can also use volunteers to help pack boxes and/or deliver meals to World Impact. Food items can be brought to ERBC and placed on the Worship Center stage. Contact jordan@eaglerockbaptist.com.
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