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18 INCHES AWAY FROM ETERNAL LIFE
There is a true story told about the famous French philosopher Voltaire. One day he was walking with a friend when they crossed paths with a Christian processional. Voltaire immediately stopped, stood at attention, and tipped his hat to the procession. His friend, knowing that Voltaire was not a man of faith, asked him to explain his actions. Voltaire replied, "When God and I pass, we salute each other, but we never speak."
That phrase is a description of the kind of relationship that many people have with God. They believe He exists. They can't explain the universe without Him, but they maintain no personal relationship with Him. They salute, but they do not speak.
Have you ever thought about the fact that some people will miss heaven by eighteen inches. Eighteen inches? That's the distance between the head and the heart. There are some who have an intellectual knowledge concerning Jesus, but they've stopped short of a heart acceptance of Him as their own personal Lord and Savior.
The Bible says that "if you confess with your mouth, 'Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." Romans 10:9
This weekend we'll consider some ways to close that eighteen inch gap between head and heart as we conclude our "40 Days in the Word" series by looking at "Integrating Gods Word Into My Life." I hope you can join us!
Embracing the journey,
Pastor Rick
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 YOUTH LOCK-IN
ERBC Youth will be locked-in for a fun night of games, food, movies and fun. It's all happening Friday from 5PM to Saturday at 10AM, November 9-10. Cost is $20. For details, contact Andrew White: andrew@eaglerockbaptist.com.
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 PASTA & PRAISE
Join us for a spaghetti dinner and an evening of worship with ERBC Youth, Friday, November 9, 7-9PM, in Fellowship Hall. Tickets are available presale for $5 or $7 at the door. Funds raised will go to provide camperships for our youth. For more information, contact Jennifer Elrod: jennifer@eaglerockbaptist.com.
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 THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE
ERBC is partnering with World Impact to provide 300 care boxes for the hungry this Thanksgiving. Click here to see a list of donation items you can bring to the Worship Center on November 10-11 or to the church office through November 15. We are also looking for volunteers to help deliver donations on November 16. Contact Pastor Jordan: jordan@eaglerockbaptist.com.
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 MARRIAGE SEMINAR
Don't settle for a mediocre 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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 REASON FOR THE SEASON
ERBC Women are invited to join us for an evening of food, encouragement and crafting. We'll enjoy traditional Christmas tamales, a devotion on the meaning of advent candles, and a craft project of making votive candle holders. It's all happening Friday, November 16, 7-9PM in Chi Hall. The cost is $10 per person --buy tickets in the patio. For more details, contact Wendy Jensen: jensenlcf@gmail.com.
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 YOUNG ADULTS' THANKSGIVING
Young adults are invited to join ERBC Young Adults for an evening of fellowship and Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday, November 17, 6-8PM at the Pfeifer Home. Sign-up to bring a favorite side, dessert or drinks to share. For more info, please contact Ashley Phillips: savedactress86@aol.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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 THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE
ERBC has a long-standing tradition of joining with the people of Eagle Rock Covenant Church for our annual Thanksgiving Eve Service. We invite you to join us for this special time of giving thanks, Wednesday, November 21, 7PM at Eagle Rock Covenant Church - 1649 Yosemite Dr. Plan to stay after and enjoy some refreshments!
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 THANKSGIVING INVITATION
No plans for Thanksgiving? Pastor Rick & Judy Mandl invite you to celebrate the day with their family and have a meal together. Please call to RSVP or get more information: 818-352-2177.
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