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WORK & GOD
-IT'S IMPORTANT TO KNOW WHICH IS WHICH
A major focus in the current presidential campaign is jobs. Many of those who go to the polls this November will cast their ballot based on what they believe about which of the two men running for office is better able to follow through on their promise of getting America back to work.
As Americans we have a strange love/hate relationship with our work. On the one hand, we love our work because it keeps us busy, provides us with the means for survival and self-fulfillment, and gives us a measure of status in society. On the other hand, we hate our work because it wears us out emotionally and physically, it never quite seems to provide us with what we hoped we'd get from it, and it increasingly seems to cause us to feel like we're living on the edge of uncertainty and potential ruin.
The Bible has a lot to say about the importance of working hard and doing whatever we are doing as if we are doing it unto the Lord. Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived also wrote words that warned us about the danger of letting our profession become our obsession:
"Only someone too stupid to find his way home would wear himself out with work."
Ecclesiastes 10:15
This weekend, as we continue our series "God at Work," we'll look at the importance of balancing the things that compete for first place in our lives, and we'll explore some ways that we can make room for "What Matters Most."
Embracing the journey,
Pastor Rick
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 CORE GROUPS
CoreGroups are small groups of 12-15 people who meet weekly to discuss interesting questions related to our pastors' messages, as well as build friendships, grow spiritually, pray for one another, serve together, and have fun. Our Fall 2012 CoreGroups are currently forming. To find out more and/or to register for a group, visit our website.
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 FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY
Stop worrying about money and start your journey to financial peace. Financial Peace University meets for 2 hours each week for 9 weeks, during which time the average family pays off $5300 in debt and saves $2700! Financial Peace University will meet Saturdays from 2-4PM. Click for details.
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 YOUNG ADULTS - HARVEST
THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
Young adults are invited to go the Harvest Crusade at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, September 8. Saturday's featured bands: Newsboys, Jeremy Camp, David Crowder and the Katinas. Then hear a message from Pastor Greg Laurie. Meet at 4pm in the ERBC parking lot to carpool to the stadium. RSVP to Jaime McKenzie Smith: jaime.mckenzie.smith@gmail.com.
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 YOUTH PARENTS MEETING
Parents of youth, join us for a meeting on Sunday, September 9 , 12:30-1:30PM in Chi Hall. Find out all about the launch of our new youth program, Greenhouse, as well as all the upcoming events and activities on our fall calendar. Lunch will be provided. Contact Andrew White: andrew@eaglerockbaptist.com.
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 GREENHOUSE
BEGINNING THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
ERBC's ministry to students (junior high & high school) is excited to introduce Greenhouse! Join us on Sunday nights (not Wednesdays anymore) for games, worship, messages and hanging out. It's all starting Sunday, September 9, 6:30-8PM in the youth room. Contact Andrew White: andrew@eaglerockbaptist.com.
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 FAM NITE LIVE
FamNite Live is a one-night, high-octane family event that uses games and challenges to illustrate Biblical truths and reinforce family cooperation. Grab your family and join us on Friday, September 14, 7-8:30PM in Fellowship Hall. There is no cost for this event. For more information, please contact Becky Bibelheimer: becky@eaglerockbaptist.com. See you there!
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 MEN'S GOLF TOURNAMENT
Fore! The ERBC Men's Golf Tournament is coming up Saturday September 15, 7:30AM-12:30PM at Scholl Canyon Golf Course. Following golf, we'll have lunch and give out prizes (for longest drive and closest to the pin). The cost is $60. To sign-up online, click here. For more information, please contact Andrew White: andrew@eaglerockbaptist.com
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 WOMEN'S BARGAIN SHOPPING
Let's have some fun together! Join us for a bargain shopping trip to Santee Alley followed by lunch at Philippe's. We'll meet in the church at 9AM. Please bring $2 to help pay for carpooling, along with money for lunch and shopping. This is a great way to introduce your friends to the women of ERBC! Contact Becky Bibelheimer: becky@eaglerockbaptist.com.
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 WORSHIP ARTS AUDITIONS
If God has gifted you in music, art or techonology, consider getting out of the pews and joining us leading worship. Auditions will be held Saturday, September 22, 9-11AM for all singers and band. For details, contact James Bean: james@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, Sunday, September 23, from 12:30-1:15PM in Chi Hall. Snacks and drinks will be served and door prizes will be given away. Bring your whole family! For details, contact Jennifer Elrod: jennifer@eaglerockbaptist.com.
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 NIGHT OF WORSHIP
Join us for a special Night of Worship on Friday,September 28 , 7-8PM in the ERBC Worship Center. This will be a time of lifting up the Lord and proclaiming His praises together. Join us as we take a look back at how hymns have influenced worship of today. Everyone is welcome. For details, please contact James Bean: james@eaglerockbaptist.com.
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 LUNCH FOR THE HOMELESS
Join us in preparing lunches for the homeless, Saturday, September 29. We'll meet at ERBC at 9AM to prepare sandwiches and pack sack lunches, which we'll then deliver to Union Station in Pasadena. Everyone is welcome to participate in the community outreach project, sponsored by Eagle Wings Seniors. Contact Hortensia Aguilar hortensia@eaglerockbaptist.com.
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 YOUNG ADULTS BBQ
Young Adults are invited to join us for food, fellowship and fun, Sunday,September 30, 12:30-2:30PM at the Mandl house. We'll provide the burgers and dogs; bring a side or dessert to share. Directions will be available after the 11AM service that day. For details, contact Andrew White: andrew@eaglerockbaptist.com.
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 DAVE RAMSEY LIVE
Join a group from ERBC in seeing Dave Ramsey Live at the Long Beach Convention Center. Discover 7 Baby Steps to getting out of debt, and find out how to honor God with your finances. Get discount tickets by visiting www.daveramsey.com/live and entering promo code: ERBC. An e-ticket will be sent directly to your email. Contact Pastor Jordan: jordan@eaglerockbaptist.com.
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 BAPTISM
Baptism is an important step of obedience 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 services will be held the weekend of November 17-18. Click here for more information on baptism.
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