Imagine that you're trapped inside a burning building. The fire has caused part of the ceiling to collapse and block the only exit. No matter how hard you try, you can't escape. Resigned to your fate, you lie on the floor to wait for the inevitable. But then you hear first responders working to break through to where you are from the other side of the wall. Muffled voices are yelling for you to respond. In a daring rescue, a fireman breaks through the wall and creates a hole large enough for you to crawl out to safety. "Let's go," he calls out through the smoke, "we have to hurry! Follow me!"

 

"Are you kidding me?" you ask. "You've only knocked one hole in the wall. What kind of a person do you think I am? Only one way out? You've got to be kidding!"

 

Ridiculous, isn't it? If you were caught in a burning building, you would be glad that any way of escape was provided.  You wouldn't argue that there wasn't more than one to choose from.  Once you were safe you would thank the fireman for risking his life to provide that one way out.

 

Jesus is the one way to God. He came to provide us the way to be saved. Critics complain that it's narrow-minded to tell people that there is only one way to God.   Christians call the one way provided by Jesus on the cross amazing grace.

 

I hope you can join us this weekend as we continue our series "God, I've Got A Question" with a look at the question "Is Jesus The Only Way To God?"

  

Embracing the journey,

Pastor Rick

 

 

Looking for an opportunity to study God's Word with other women this spring?  We're offering an 8 week study on Wednesday nights, at 7PM, beginning April 18.  Join us for "Espresso with Esther" --all women are welcome!  Cost is $12 (for the book).  For more information, please contact Hortensia Aguilar: hortensia@eaglerockbaptist.com.  

 

Women's Ministry presents "Make It Easy" --join us for dinner, a fun scrapbooking craft and some inspiring words from Tonia Schumacher.  It's all happening Friday, April 20, 7PM in Chi Hall.  Cost is just $5.  Bring your photos and an album (or you may purchase an album package for $15).  For more information, email Becky Bibelheimer: becky@eaglerockbaptist.com.

 

Once a year, our church family meets to review the past year and consider plans for the coming year.  On Saturday, April 21 (7PM - Chi Hall Library) you can review the proposed budget for the new fiscal year in detail.  On Sunday, April 29 (12:30PM - Worship Center) we will hold our Annual Meeting, where members may vote on the proposed budget and committee members.  Details are available in the front lobby. 

 

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 on Saturday, April 21, 9-11AM. For info, contact James Bean: james@eaglerockbaptist.com.

 

Eagles Wings invites all seniors to join us for lunch and a tour of the Los Angeles Police Museum.  Join us Tuesday, April 24 at noon.  We will meet at Coco's Restaurant for lunch (6040 York Blvd, in Highland Park) and then explore the Museum, across the street.  Museum admission is $7.  For more information, contact Hortensia Aguilar: hortensia@eaglerockbaptist.com.  

 

Join us for a special Night of Worship on Friday, April 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.  

 

Join us for a special time at our Women's Spring Tea.  We'll enjoy good food and an encouraging message from guest speaker DeeDee Anderson, who will share with us on the theme, "A Beautiful Mess".  It's all happening Saturday, May 5, 11AM-1:30PM in Fellowship Hall.  Tickets: $10 per person (table of 6 for $50, table of 8 for $70).  Click here for details.