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How do you measure success? In business, some people measure it based to their income. But is that really an accurate measure? If your job provides a big salary but you don't enjoy what you do, would you call yourself successful?
There's also the problem of relativity. What might represent financial abundance to you would represent poverty to someone like Donald Trump. Your concept of being physically fit is probably not the same as that of an Olympic athlete. Swimming a quarter of a mile might represent your new personal best, but to someone training to swim the English Channel it doesn't mean that much.
Is it wrong for us as Christians to ask God to help us to succeed in everything we do? Is succeeding in everything we do even possible?
If you read Genesis 39:2 you'll see that it says that "The Lord was with Joseph, so he succeeded in everything he did." If you look at the back story you'll see that Joseph had been sold into slavery by his brothers and was a servant in the house of Potiphar. It's hard to reconcile those circumstances with what we think of then we think of succeeding.
In Genesis 39:23 it tells us again that "The Lord was with him and caused everything he did to succeed." Once again, that sounds great until you realize that Joseph had been falsely accused of rape and was serving time in prison for a crime he didn't commit.
Maybe before we ask God to help us to succeed, we need to ask Him to teach us what it means to succeed in His eyes.
This weekend as we continue our "God at Work" series we're examining the question, "How do you spell Success?"
Embracing the journey,
Pastor Rick
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 CORE GROUPS
IT'S NOT TOO LATE --SIGN-UP TODAY!
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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 WOMEN'S BARGAIN SHOPPING
THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
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
THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
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
THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
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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