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HOW DO I LOVE THEE?
In 1984, pop singer Tina Turner released a hit song, "What's Love Got To Do With It?" The song won a Grammy Award in 1985 and became the title of a 1993 movie about the life of Turner and her escape from an abusive relationship with her husband.
Although the song marked an important milestone in Turner's career, it didn't help the listeners gain any better understanding of what love is. In her song, Turner called love "a second hand emotion." Elton John wondered if you can "feel the love tonight." Dolly Parton crooned that she would "always love you."
 Songs about love are usually not about love at all, but instead about affection, longing, and emotional thrills that last for a little while and then evaporate. When the Bible talks about love it points to the sacrifice that Jesus made for us on the cross and it tells us that He set the example for us to follow as we seek to love others:
"This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters."
(1 John 3:16)
I hope you can join us this Saturday at 5:30PM or Sunday at 9 or 11AM as we welcome back one of our favorite guest speakers, Pastor Joe Basile from Olive Tree Community, who will conclude our "Resolutions" series with a look at "Loving in Word and Deed."
Embracing the journey,
Pastor Rick
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 WOMEN'S DINNER
ERBC Women's Ministry invites you to join us for dinner and speaker Suzanne Shaw, this Friday, January 20, 6:30-8:30PM in Chi Hall. Invite your friends --tickets are just $4 per person. Purchase tickets on our website. For details, contact Becky Bibelheimer: becky@eaglerockbaptist.com.
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 WORSHIP ARTS AUDITIONS
THIS SATURDAY, JANUARY 21
Are you interested in serving your church family by using your voice or other instrument to help lead in worship? We invite you to audition to be a part of our Worship Arts Team. Auditions will be held in the Worship Center this Saturday, January 21, 9-11AM. For info, contact James Bean: james@eaglerockbaptist.com.
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 FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY
FREE PREVIEW - THIS SATURDAY, JANUARY 21
Stop worrying about money, and start your journey to Financial Peace... Classes meet for two hours each week for 13 weeks, during which time the average family pays off $5300 in debt and saves $2700! Find out more at our Free Preview Class: Saturday, January 21, 2:30-3:30PM in Chi Hall. For details, contact Pastor Jordan: jordan@eaglerockbaptist.com.
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 NEWCOMERS' RECEPTION
If you've only been coming to ERBC a short time, our pastors and staff would like to get to know you better. Join us for our Newcomers Reception, this Sunday, January 22 from 12:30-1:15PM in Chi Hall Downstairs. Snacks and drinks will be served. For more information, contact Pastor Jordan: jordan@eaglerockbaptist.com.
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 YOUNG ADULTS - INTERACT
ERBC Young Adults will meet in the Coffee House for Interact --an opportunity to hear about a topic and then dialogue about it. The topic for this session will be: Sex, Love & Jesus. Interact is happening Sunday, January 22, 6:30-8PM, and it's free. For details, see Andrew White: andrew@eaglerockbaptist.com.
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 SENIORS' LUNCH AT TWOHEY'S
Eagle's Wings invites all seniors to join us for lunch at Twohey's on Thursday, January 26. Twohey's has been serving up burgers, onion rings and fountain specialties since 1943. We'll meet in the ERBC lower parking lot at 11:30AM and carpool. Bring money for lunch and icecream at Fossilman's. For more information, email Hortensia: hortensia@eaglerockbaptist.com.
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 NIGHT OF WORSHIP
Join us for a special Night of Worship on Friday, January 27, 7-8PM in the ERBC Worship Center. This will be a time of lifting up the Lord and proclaiming His praises together. Everyone is welcome to come and worship with us. For more information, please contact James Bean: james@eaglerockbaptist.com.
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 BAPTISM
Baptism is an important step Jesus asks every believer to take. If you are a follower of Christ and you have not been baptized yet, we encourage you to find out more. Our next baptism service will be held during the 11AM worship service on Sunday, January 29. Click here for more information on baptism.
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 GREETER & USHER TRAINING
What's the first thing you expect when you visit someone's home? A warm greeting, a handshake, maybe even a hug? At ERBC we want everyone to feel welcome when they come to worship. You can help make that happen by being a Greeter/Usher. Our next training is Sunday, January 29 at 12:30PM (lunch will be served and childcare is available). Contact Jordan: jordan@eaglerockbaptist.com.
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 YOUTH PARENTS MEETING
Parents of Youth, join us for a meeting on Sunday, February 5, 12:30-1:30PM in Chi Hall. We will update you on upcoming activities, retreat and more. Lunch will be served. For more information, please contact Andrew White: andrew@eaglerockbaptist.com.
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 SENIORS VALENTINES LUNCH
Eagles Wings invites all seniors to join us for a Valentines Luncheon on Thursday, February 16. We'll meet at 12PM in Chi Hall. The cost is $5. For more information, contact Hortensia in the church office 323-255-4611 or hortensia@eaglerockbaptist.com.
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