EAGLE ROCK BAPTIST CHURCH
STEPPING OUT IN FAITH  

 

"Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul
and with all your mind and with all your strength." Mark 12:30


There's nothing we can do in life that doesn't have some element of risk in it. Jesus reminded us that one of the greatest mistakes we can make is to play it safe with our lives. He said, "If you try to keep your life for yourself, you'll lose it."
 
You probably remember the part in the third Indiana Jones movie where Indiana Jones came to the edge of a cliff. He was challenged to step out over the cliff, even though he couldn't see a bridge beforehand. That's not a bad picture of genuine faith. Faith is stepping out and doing what God has asked you to do when you can't see what will happen in the end. You don't know exactly what God's going to do in the end, but you know he's asking you to step out in faith.
 
Often we face decisions in life where we're not completely sure how things will end up. Maybe it is a decision to begin a relationship with Jesus Christ. Maybe you need to trust him with a business decision or something related to a relationship. There is a risk in stepping out in faith. Are you willing to trust the Lord with all your heart? What if you're wrong? Is it really God telling you to take the step of faith?
 
This weekend we're continuing our "All In" series and we're looking at "Overcoming The Fear Of Commitment."  I hope you'll make the commitment to join with us.
 
Embracing the journey,
 
Pastor Rick

CHRISTMAS WRAPPING PARTY
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5               

Eagle's Wings Seniors invite everyone to celebrate the holiday season by donating and wrapping gifts for the children of Elizabeth House.  It's happening Thursday, December 5, 1-3PM.  Bring a new toy for a child (birth to 10 years old) and wrap it at the party (gift wrap provided).  Enjoy dessert, coffee, cider and eggnog.  Contact Hortensia: hortensia@eaglerockbaptist.com.  

WOMEN'S CHRISTMAS TEA
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7                

Our Women's Christmas Tea will be a time for women to celebrate the gift of Jesus. We'll enjoy festive food and a holiday message from Sarah Fox. A special offering will be taken for #Special Delivery Uganda. Tickets are $12 per person, or invite your friends and purchase a table of 6 for $60 or a table of 8 for $80.  Childcare is available.  Click here to purchase tickets online.  
JAMPAC CHRISTMAS MUSICAL
DECEMBER 7-8                  

The children from JAMPAC (Jesus And Me Performing Arts Choir) will present their Christmas musical, "A Simple Christmas" on December 7-8 during our weekend worship services (Saturday at 5:30PM and Sunday at 9AM & 11AM).  Plan to join us for this special Christmas celebration.  
 
youth parents YOUTH PARENTS' MEETING
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8                 

Parents of youth, join us for a meeting on Sunday, December 8, 12:30-1:30PM in Chi Hall.  Find out about changes coming in January, as well as upcoming activities on our winter-spring calendar and fundraising opportunities for Hume Lake.  Lunch will be provided and childcare is available.  For more information, please contact Andrew White: andrew@eaglerockbaptist.com.
carols & cookies CHRISTMAS CAROLS & COOKIES
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13                  

Join us for a sweet, silly, special evening of holiday fun for the whole family.  Don't miss out on the cookie-baking contest, the ugliest Christmas sweater contest and lots more.  This free event is for the whole family.  It's all happening Friday, December 13, 7-8PM in Fellowship Hall.  For more information, contact Becky Bibelheimer: becky@eaglerockbaptist.com.  
ew christmas lunch SENIORS CHRISTMAS LUNCH
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17                  

ERBC Seniors are invited to join Eagles Wings for Christmas Lunch at the Mandls, Tuesday, December 17, 11:30AM-2PM.  We'll enjoy a good food, fellowship and Christmas carols.  For more information, please contact Hortensia Aguilar: 323-255-4611 or email: hortensia@eaglerockbaptist.com.     
 
FEED THE 400 OUTREACH
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22                    

Join us as we reach out to feed the homeless at the Union Rescue Mission. We'll meet for worship at ERBC at 9AM and then carpool to downtown LA, where we'll serve lunch to 400 people living on Skid Row, from 11AM-3PM.  Spots are limited to 15 volunteers, and you need to complete a volunteer application by December 20.  Contact Jordan: jordan@eaglerockbaptist.com. 
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24                     

Get all your shopping done early, because you won't want to miss this special opportunity to worship with your church family on Christmas Eve.  Join us at 6PM in the Worship Center for a time of special music, worship and celebration of the birth of our Savior.  Childcare is provided.  Everyone is welcome!   
 
CHRISTMAS DINNER
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25                      

If you don't already have plans with your family, please join us for Christmas Dinner, Wednesday, December 25, from 12-2PM in Fellowship Hall.  We'll enjoy dinner, sing some Christmas carols and share a special time together celebrating Jesus' birth. To RSVP or to find out how you can donate/serve to make this event a success, contact Doogie Costello:  doogie40@earthlink.net.   
 
ALL IN - CHRISTMAS OFFERING 
 

Thank you to everyone who has already participated in our ALL IN Christmas Offering.  We are grateful to report that over $4000 has already been given toward our goal of $37,000. 

For more information on ALL IN, or to make a gift online, please click here.