WEEK OF DECEMBER 18
If you missed this weekend...  | | Perfect Love |
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| No Sat Service New Year's Eve, Dec 31.
We invite you to join us at one of our Sunday morning services on that weekend. All weekend services are available online at
www.easternhills.org/go/sermons
Regular Services on New Years Day, Sun, Jan 1.
Children's Programing Nursery-3grade.
No Solid Rock or 78SC
Jan 8. - No 78SC |
This week's READ Passages
- Luke 1
- Luke 2
- Matthew 1
- Matthew 2
Next week's READ Passages
- Nehemiah 1
- Psalm 32
- Matthew 6:5-15
- Luke 18:9-14
- James 5:13-20
Community Resource of the Week
In this video, Francis Chan shows us that the Bible is clear about community. He says that a simple reading of the Bible would not lead to focusing first on gathering. Instead, the Bible makes it clear that what is most important is the mission to make disciples.
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ONGOING...
Weekend Snow Removal Team
The snow is coming! Join the snow Removal team! Serve on rotating weekends throughout the winter (starting now). Have fun and fellowship as we clear the walkways! Contact Dennis Murphy at dennis.murphy@easternhills.org
Christmas in the Library!
Now offering Christmas Book and Videos - Adult and Children available after 8:15 & 9:30 service.
Weekend
www.easternhills.org/go/weekend
Caring
www.easternhills.org/go/caring-overview
Caring Need:
An individual in our body is in desperate need of a car in order to get to her job and take care of her children. If anyone has a car that they could donate to her it would be a huge blessing this Christmas. Please contact Dedie, 655-9580 or deirdrew@windstream.net
The Good Samaritan Fund
The Good Samaritan Fund at Eastern Hills is a resource for those struggling with emergency financial needs. We encourage God's people who would like to share their resources with those in our church family who are struggling financially, to contribute to our Good Samaritan fund by placing a check made out to Eastern Hills Bible Church, Good Samaritan Fund, in our offering.
Celebrate Recovery
www.easternhills.org/go/recovery
Celebrate Recovery Men's Group
Step Study Group for men meets Saturdays at 8am, in The Studio. Contact Dave Allard at 655.2750.
Women www.easternhills.org/go/women Women's Studies
PM - Mondays from 7-9pm. Dewitt Community Church (across from Shoppingtown Mall). AM - Wednesdays at 9:30am. East Campus.
MOPS (Mom's of Pre-Schoolers)
Meetings are at East Campus on the first and third Wednesday's of each month.
Questions? julianeworthington@gmail.com Mother's Day Out (MDO) www.easternhills.org/go/mdo Women's Connection For women who are divorced, widowed or otherwise alone. Events through the year.
Contacts: Donna 682.9784 or Shirley 637.6883
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IN OUR COMMUNITIES
Event advertisements and community needs.
Note: Not all are EHBC endorsed/sponsored. Edgewood Gallery Holiday Exhibit Nov.4-Dec.30, 2011. 216 Tecumseh Rd, Syr. Edgewood Gallery is having a Holiday Exhibit, featuring Alison Fisher's acrylic and mixed media paintings, jewelry made of unique mixed metals and found objects, and textiles including handbags,scarves, pillows and throws. 10% of proceeds will be donated to the CNY Horn of Africa. Room to Rent in Fayetteville $450 a month. Quiet, 2800 sq ft home surrounded by gardens, privacy fence and 40' in-ground pool. Laundry and kitchen use available. Short drive to Town Center and Green Lakes State Park. 20 min to downtown Syracuse. Looking for a professional career person. Short term acceptable. If interested, please call 727.4200.
Flat in SU
2 bedroom upper flat available to rent immediately. Private parking in attached garage. Laundry hook-up, A/C, hardwoods throughout, large eat-in kitchen, large great room, sizeable closet space in each bedroom, along with 3 separate closets and a private storage room. No smoking; no pets. Elderly individual lives below, and has allergies. $600/month + utilities. Great location on East side side of city, near Meadowbrook and in walking distance from University. Please call Maya to inquire: 315.263.3901.
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Christmas Weekend Services
Saturday, December 24th
4pm - Family Quest Christmas
A service designed for families with young children featuring live drama, interactive music, and fun for the whole family.
6pm - Traditional Service
A service designed for all ages featuring traditional music, a story just for kids, and a Christmas message.
8pm - Contemporary Service
A service featuring contemporary music, a Christmas message, and communion.
11pm - Acoustic Candlelight Service
A quiet and reflective service featuring acoustic music, a Christmas message, and communion.
Sunday, December 25th
11am - Christmas Morning
A service featuring acoustic music, a Christmas message, and communion.
(Message same as 6pm & 8pm.)
There will be no children's programming throughout Christmas Weekend. Please enjoy our services as a family.
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 So far we have raised $53,813.75!
With 5 time multiplier through World Vision we have given $269,068.75 in famine relief!! Still accepting gifts through the end of December: Give online or by check, EHBC with Horn of Africa in the memo.
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Men www.easternhills.org/go/men Men's Bible Study Thursdays at 6am Building 8, Admin Conference Room Emerging Adults www.easternhills.org/go/emerging-adults Pub Theology 2nd Wednesday of every month. 7-8:30pm at PJ's in Armory Square Shared Potluck 4th Wednesday of every month. Location varies. Student Community www.easternhills.org/go/students 707 (9th-12th grades) Wednesdays at 7:07pm in the East Campus lobby.
78SC (7th & 8th grade) Sundays at 9:30am in The Studio.  No 78SC Dec 25, Jan 1, or Jan 8 Solid Rock (4th - 6th grade) www.easternhills.org/go/rock Sundays, 9:30am, Lower Level West Campus No Solid Rock Dec 25 or Jan 1 Friday Night Lights Held on the 3rd Friday of EVERY MONTH! 6-8pm at Solid Rock Awana (K-12) www.easternhills.org/go/awana Tuesdays from 6:30-8:15pm at East Campus. Special Needs Ministry www.easternhills.org/go/special-needs Bible studies for parents of children with special needs. Mom's Bible Study Contact Lori - gmccr@verizon.net Dad's Bible Study Contact Gerard - gmccr@verizon.net Miscellaneous EHBC Event Photo Page Keep up with all that is going on even if you can't be there! If you would like to submit photos from events for the Event Photo Page, email them to photos@easternhills.org |
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MISSIONS
Highlights and/or needs of current missions connected with EHBC.
Haiti Trip - A team comprised of parents and students from EHBC and St. James will be traveling to Thibeau Haiti Dec. 26-31. They will be spending time in the village of Thibeau working with the local church to love and serve the people. The support sit, encourage and support a local Haitian run Orphanage. Pray for the team: Stuart & Torie Wright, Bruce & Jack Strong, Becky & Grace Wheeler, Shannon Richard and Bob Hood. Follow their blog at the following web address: http://caz2haiti.wordpress.com/
Sudan - The team had great success seeing numerous patients who were able to restore their sight. The team is in route back to Syracuse by the 23rd. Pray for continued safe passage.You can read about the trip first hand at the following: http://blog.johndaufoundation.org/
*Above Picture of a grateful patient, previously blind, appreciative for the miracle of restored site who came out to the Airstrip this morning.
National Geographic Link highlighting
the eye work done in Duk Payuel this last week.
Regional Partners (Hopeprint, Pass Da' Rock, Young Life) - Many families will be delivering gifts to resettled refugees, athletes, students and others this week and spending time with them. Pray that there would be opportunities for spiritual conversations about the real meaning of Christmas.
CNY Horn Of Africa Famine Relief www.easternhills.org/go/famine The ongoing drought in the Horn of Africa is the worst the region has seen in 60 years. Experts have even declared famine in Somalia.That hasn't happened anywhere in the world since the 1980s. And nearly 12 million people remain at risk. World Vision is working in this hard-hit region to provide emergency food, lifesaving medicine, drought-resistant seeds, and access to clean water. Thanks to generous grants, your gift will multiply five times to help World Vision rush critical aid to families who are struggling to survive. Arms of Hope www.easternhills.org/go/arms-of-hope Are you currently a foster/adoptive family or are you considering becoming one? If so, Arms of Hope Ministry would love to connect with you! Contact Elizabeth at jsnow001@twcny.rr.com |
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