EAGLE ROCK BAPTIST CHURCH
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WHAT'S WEIGHING YOU DOWN?
cat in suitcase
 

Traveling with excess baggage can be a problem.  I'm not talking about the kind of baggage you stow in the overhead compartment or attempt to squash under the seat in front of you. Not even the kind you check in at the airline desk. The baggage I'm referring to is the stuff that weighs your heart down and, if carried around long enough, leaves you emotionally and spiritually exhausted.

  

Hebrews 12:1-3 compares the Christian life to a race and encourages us to "lay aside" those things that trip us up and slow us down.

  

I hope you can join us this weekend as we continue our look at the baggage we carry and see what the Bible says about unpacking our anger.

  

Embracing the journey,

Pastor Rick

    
youth outreach 0413 YOUTH SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
THIS SATURDAY. APRIL 6                                          
 

ERBC Youth will be reaching out, putting together snack care packages and delivering them to the homeless in our community.  Saturday, April 6, 9AM-1PM in Chi Hall.  Everyone is invited to donate fruit cups, granola bars, snack crackers, cookies and water bottles.  Parents come serve alongside your student. Contact Andrew White: andrew@eaglerockbaptist.com.

couples connect COUPLES CONNECT
THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 6                                           
 

Join us for a day of fun in the sun as we play sports, enjoy lunch, and fellowship together, Saturday, April 6 at the Eagle Rock Rec Center. Bring your kids to play at the park and bring your food for lunch. Refreshments provided. Sports options include: basketball, tennis, and volleyball. For details, contact Jordan Schumacher: jordan@eaglerockbaptist.com.  

celebrate recovery CELEBRATE RECOVERY
EVERY MONDAY NIGHT
 

Lives are changing! Over 700,000 people have gone through Celebrate Recovery, a program designed to help those struggling with hurts, hang-ups, and habits by showing them the loving power of Jesus Christ through the recovery process.  ERBC's Celebrate Recovery meets Monday nights, 7-9PM in Chi Hall 203.  For details, click here or email cr@eaglerockbaptist.com.  

men's retreat 2011 MEN'S RETREAT
APRIL 12-14                                          
 

ERBC Men's Retreat is coming Friday-Sunday, April 12-14 at The Oaks Camp & Conference Center.  Our focus will be to grow as men of God, in every sphere of our lives, while enjoying great food, fellowship, and more fun.  The cost for the weekend is $122 --click here to register onlineContact Andrew White: andrew@eaglerockbaptist.com.

girls night YOUTH GIRLS' NIGHT
APRIL 12-13                                           
 

Youth Girls (7-12 grade) are invited for a girl's night at the church. We'll make dinner together, do our nails, glam photo shoots, scavenger hunt, chick flicks, story telling...  Wake up the next morning for devotionals and breakfast in our pjs.  Join us April 12-13.  Cost is $20.  For details, contact Jennifer Elrod: jennifer@eaglerockbaptist.com.  

ew reagan ranch SENIORS REAGAN RANCH CENTER
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17                                             
 

All seniors are invited to join Eagles Wings as we take the train to Santa Barbara for a day excursion to tour President Reagan's Ranch Center and take in the sights and eats of Santa Barbara. Meet in the lower parking lot at 8:30AM and return at 7PM.  For more information, including ticket costs, please contact Hortensia Aguilar: hortensia@eaglerockbaptist.com

men's growth MEN'S GROWTH CLASS
WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 17-MAY 15  

ERBC Men's Ministry is offering a new growth class based on the book of Colossians.  All men are welcome to join us for this 5 week study.  We'll meet Wednesday nights, 7-8:30PM in the Coffee House, beginning April 17.  For more information, please contact Andrew White: andrew@eaglerockbaptist.com.  
parents night out PARENTS' NIGHT OUT
FRIDAY, APRIL 19                                            
 

Moms and Dads this is your chance to enjoy a kid-free evening!  ERBC Family Ministries is offering a Parents' Night Out on Friday, April 19, 7PM-10PM at the church. While you are out, your children will have snacks, play games, watch movies and make simple crafts.  The cost is just $10!  For more information, contact Becky Bibelheimer: becky@eaglerockbaptist.com. 

ya morning hike YOUNG ADULTS MORNING HIKE
SATURDAY, APRIL 20  

ERBC Young Adults are going on a Morning Hike, Saturday, April 20.  Join us for some exercise, fellowship and a devotion in Malibu.  We'll meet at ERBC at 8AM and be back at noon.  For more information, contact Andrew White: andrew@eaglerockbaptist.com. 
urm outreach FEED THE HOMELESS & HUNGRY
SUNDAY, APRIL 21  

Join us as we reach out to feed the homeless at the Union Rescue Mission. We'll meet for worship at ERBC at the 9AM service on Sunday, April 21 and then carpool to downtown LA where we'll serve lunch to 500 people living on Skid Row, from 11AM-3PM.  Complete a volunteer application to serve (click here).  Contact Jennifer Elrod: jennifer@eaglerockbaptist.com 
annual meeting ANNUAL MEETINGS
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, APRIL 27-28 

Once a year, our church family meets to review the past year and consider plans for the coming year. Saturday, April 27 (7PM - Chi Hall Library) you can review the proposed budget for the new fiscal year.  On Sunday, April 28 (12:30PM - Worship Center) we'll hold our Annual Meeting, where members may vote on the proposed budget and committee members.  For details, contact Pastor Jordan: jordan@eaglerockbaptist.com.
weekend to remember WEEKEND TO REMEMBER
FRIDAY - SUNDAY, MAY 3-5  

Looking for encouragement, hope, and practical tools to build and grow your marriage relationship?  Slow down, relax and connect with your spouse at a Weekend to Remember marriage getaway.  A group from ERBC will be attending on May 3-5 at the Ventura Beach Marriott.  Click here for details or contact Becky Bibelheimer: becky@eaglerockbaptist.com.

newcomers 2 NEWCOMERS RECEPTION
SUNDAY, MAY 5  

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, May 5, 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!  Contact Jennifer Elrod: jennifer@eaglerockbaptist.com.