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CAN YOU TRUST THE BIBLE?
In 1889, a schoolteacher told a ten-year-old boy, "You will never amount to very much." That boy was Albert Einstein. In 1954, a music manager told a young singer, "You ought to go back to driving a truck." That singer was Elvis Presley. In 1962, a record company told a group of singers, "We don't like your sound. Groups with guitars are definitely on their way out." They said that to the Beatles. Man is prone to make mistakes. Those who reject the Bible should take the time to look at the evidence before they render their verdict.
 No other book has been so attacked throughout history as the Bible. In A.D. 300 the Roman emperor Diocletian ordered every Bible burned because he thought that by destroying the Scriptures he could destroy Christianity. Anyone caught with a Bible would be executed. But just 25 years later, the Roman emperor Constantine ordered that 50 perfect copies of the Bible be made at government expense. The French philosopher Voltaire, a skeptic who destroyed the faith of many people, boasted that within 100 years of his death, the Bible would disappear from the face of the earth. Voltaire died in 1728, but the Bible lives on. The irony of history is that 50 years after his death, the Geneva Bible Society moved into his former house and used his printing presses to print thousands of Bibles.
The prophet Isaiah said it well,
"The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever."
Isaiah 40:8
I hope you can join us this weekend as we continue to spend "40 Days in the Word" and consider the question "Can We Trust The Bible?" If you haven't signed up for a CORE Group yet, it's not too late. There will be an opportunity to sign-up in the worship services this weekend or you can sign-up online.
If you haven't started the daily devotionals that go along with our study, what are you waiting for? Go to 40DaysInTheWord.com to get started.
Embracing the journey,
Pastor Rick
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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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 WOMEN'S FALL BRUNCH
ERBC ladies, please join us for a delicious brunch and a short devotional from by Becky Bibleheimer. We'll also be sharing about upcoming events in Women's Ministry. Find us Saturday, October 20, 11AM-12:30PM in Chi Hall. The cost is just $5. For more information, contact Becky Bibelheimer: becky@eaglerockbaptist.com.
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 CHIVAS USA SOCCER GAME
ERBC Young Adults invite everyone to join us in seeing the last Chivas USA soccer game of the season. If we sell 50 tickets, we'll also get to meet defender James Riley after the game and hear his testimony. Saturday, October 20, 7PM at the Home Depot Center (meet at ERBC at 6PM to carpool). Buy your tickets. For details, contact Jennifer Elrod: jennifer@eaglerockbaptist.com.
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 SENIORS VISIT OAK GLEN
It's apple season! Eagles Wings invites all seniors to join us for a fun trip to Oak Glen. We'll shop, have fun and enjoy some apple pie. Meet us at ERBC at 9AM on Thursday, October 25. Wear comfortable shoes for walking and a light sweater. For more info, contact Hortensia Aguilar: hortensia@eaglerockbaptist.com.
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 TRICK OR TRUNK
Trick or Trunk is a fun, free, safe way to celebrate on October 31. We'll have a parking lot full of decorated trunks for you to visit (and get treats). Admission is free --food and drinks will be available for purchase. Join us 6:30-8:30PM in the ERBC parking lot. Interested in volunteering at this event? Contact Becky Bibelheimer: becky@eaglerockbaptist.com.
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 MARRIAGE SEMINAR
Don't settle for mediocre in your marriage. We're excited to welcome Jim Burns, popular author from HomeWord, for a marriage enrichment seminar, Sunday, November 11, 6-9PM in Chi Hall. Cost is $15 for the conference, childcare, workbook, and refreshments. Register online by clicking here. Contact Becky Bibelheimer: becky@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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