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Click here for a monthly Google Calendar of all of our upcoming events! SUNDAY NIGHT L.I.F.E., AWANA AND FUSION ARE UNDERWAYSunday Night L.I.F.E. discipleship classes (find out more about all the classes available here), AWANA for kids and FUSION for youth are all underway Sunday evenings at 6:00 p.m. It's not too late to join any of these discipleship classes!
LORD'S SUPPER FEBRUARY 29Celebrate the Lord's Supper with us on Wednesday night, February 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
10-10-10: READ, PRAY AND TELL!This year work hard to read your Bible at least 10 minutes a day, pray at least 10 minutes a day, and tell others and reach 10 people for Christ! The One Year Bible Online Plan can help you read through the Bible this year.
FLAG FOOTBALL IS BACK!Flag Football is BACK at ERBC! The league is open for all children who have turned 5 years old by December 31, 2011 through those currently in 6th grade. Cost is $40 per person. Practices begin Monday, February 27 and games begin Saturday, March 17. Coaches, assistant coaches and referees are needed! If you are interested please contact Sam Barnes by email or at 304-9797.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNERSThanks to The Catering Cru we have had delicious Wednesday Night Dinners, but we need more volunteer help before and after the dinners to set up and clean up. Please sign up at the Ministry Information Center in the main hallway to help!
BFGs TO THE STUDENT CENTER FOR OVERFLOWWhile we are still tweaking a few things with the Overflow Service in the Student Center, we are rotating Bible Fellowship Groups in order to provide Worship Center space. Below you will find the rotation schedule for the next few weeks. Each BFG will rotate about every 7 weeks, and we will mix up the BFGs in order to facilitate fellowship and connection. February 26: Compton BFG & Heath BFG March 4: Sorrells BFG & Allen BFG
FAMILY MINISTRY INFORMATIONAWANA Announcements: Our AWANA Grand Prix will be held on Saturday, April 21! We will work on the cars for the Grand Prix in the courtyard from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. on the following days: March 11, 18, and 25. On April 15 we will have the test track and the weigh station available from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Times and information about Race Day will be included in the car kits when you receive them. Your child should have brought home a yellow bag and a letter about our mission project with Miracle Hill. Items may be brought in any time. When you bring your items in please make sure we know who the items are from so we can keep up with the weight for the contest between boys and girls. You may put your child's name on the bags or just put "boy" or "girl" on them. Turn all items in to your child's leaders. Other Announcements: Our next First Steps Class will be on Wednesday, March 7 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall (Superstars area). First Steps is for any child who has recently accepted Christ as Savior or who is asking questions about salvation. At least one parent is required to attend the class with their child. You may make reservations for the class by contacting Ginger Hall at 244-2975, ext. 111 or by email no later than Monday, March 5. Our next Family Dedication Service will be on Sunday, March 11 during the morning worship service. Please register your family no later than Monday, March 5 by contacting Ginger Hall at 244-2975, ext. 111 or by email. Camp Opportunities: Children's Camp will be Tuesday, July 10 - Friday, July 13 at Ridgecrest, NC. Children's Camp is open for all children currently in 2nd - 5th grades. Total cost will not exceed $100 per child but may be less depending on the number of participants. A non-refundable $25 deposit is due no later than Sunday, March 25 to hold your spot at camp. Male and female chaperones are needed so if you are interested please contact Pastor Travis as soon as possible. Deposits for both camps may be given to Pastor Travis. As always, if there is any financial need that would prevent a child from attending camp please contact Pastor Travis. We would never want a child to miss camp due to finances! Preschool Needs: We need volunteers in our Preschool nursery to help care for babies 9 - 12 months old. If you can serve in a second hour class once every four weeks, please contact Amy Sweeney by email or by phone at 244-2975, ext. 120. Needs for the Upcoming Babylon VBS: We want to create new drop-over costumes for the children prior to our June VBS. If you would be willing to help, please contact Amy Sweeney by email or by phone at 244-2975, ext. 120. Non-returnable donations of plastic or silk greenery and flowers are also needed for the upcoming Babylon VBS. We are also collecting empty paper towel tubes for a VBS craft. These items can be left in the front office to the attention of Amy Sweeney. PICTURES: You may notice in the Worship Guide each week and occasionally in the newsletter we run pictures of our ERBC families who are part of Family Ministries. If you would like your family picture to be used in the rotation or if you would like to submit an updated picture, we would love to have it! Simply email it to Pastor Travis.
40 DAYS FOR LIFE CAMPAIGN40 Days for Life is a grass roots pro-life campaign with a vision to access God's power through prayer, fasting, and peaceful vigil to end abortion. You are invited to join other Christians throughout the Upstate to take part in the local effort from February 22 through April 1. The mission of the campaign is to bring together the body of Christ in a spirit of unity during a focused 40-day campaign of prayer, fasting, and peaceful activism, with the purpose of repentance, to seek God's favor to turn hearts and minds from a culture of death to a culture of life, thus bringing an end to abortion. To find out more and to sign up to help, please contact Nina Rumler (864-288-5876) or visit www.40daysforlife.com/greenville. Help to spread the word to others about this important life-saving effort.
NEW WOMEN ON MISSION GROUPThe WMU (Women's Missionary Union) is starting a new Women On Mission group on the second Wednesday of each month during the Wednesday Night Dinner hour. Bring your tray of food and meet in FLC-110 on Wednesday, March 14 from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. If you can't be there by 5:15 p.m., come when you can. All women are welcome! Call Pat Ward at 834-8777 or Sarah Allen at 244-0845 for more information.
LEAGUE MIDDLE SCHOOL NEEDLeague Middle School 8th graders will be job shadowing on March 2 and are looking for some contacts in the following fields: Police Department, pianist, actress/actor, professional/amateur sports players, lawyers, physicists/scientists and doctors/veterinarians. If you know of anyone that would allow the students to work with them, please contact Jerri Ward by email or at 438-4624.
PICTORIAL DIRECTORIES ARE HERE!You can pick up a pictorial directory anytime during normal business hours (Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) in the main office.
WEEKDAY FALL REGISTRATION2012 - 2013 Weekday school year registration is underway for Kindergarten/Moms Day Out (ages by September: 5 months thru K5).
DISCOVERY BOUND WOMEN'S RETREAT REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO MARCH 1Join the ladies for this special weekend March 23 and 24, 2012 at LifeWay Ridgecrest Conference Center as we explore how to simplify our lives and search for the balance we all need. Janet Roller will be our speaker on the topic Balance: Finding the Sweet Spot as we delve into the subject of finding balance in our lives. Registration forms are available in the main hallway, but you must turn in your completed forms in the box provided before registration ends on the extended date of March 1.
MEN'S RETREAT FEBRUARY 24-25The Men's Retreat is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, February 24 and 25 at Bonclarken in Flat Rock, NC. We once more have the privilege to enjoy Tom Harmon as our Guest Speaker, and this marks his seventh but final year with us.
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDIES FOR 2012The time to sign up is now! These inspiring Bible studies will take you deeper into an abundant life with Jesus: Sunday Nights Starting February 26 Wednesday Mornings Starting February 29 Sign up at the Ministry Information Center in the main hallway or contact Judy Ellison in the church office at 244-2975, ext. 114.
KAIROS PRISON MINISTRIES NEEDS YOUR HELPPray for the KAIROS Prison Ministry. Please contact Ed Chandler at 244-9153 for more details on how you can be involved in this great witnessing opportunity and bring Jesus to men in prison!
TORCHBEARERS SENIOR ADULT EVENTSThe Torchbearers Senior Adult Choir rehearsals continue on Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m. If you've never been involved with the group, now is a great time to start! We have a lot of fun together singing and praising the Lord, and plan on going with us to take His hope to those in nursing homes that may need a little more encouragement.
ERBC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONSEvery year ERBC receives applications from church members for tuition assistance in their pursuit of higher education. The applications are reviewed by a Sub-Committee of the Finance Team, and recommendations are based on specific criteria as well as on the funds available. Beginning this year, we would like to offer you another opportunity to give in an area that will assist those pursuing their education. If you'd like to donate, please mark your donation Scholarship Program. If you have any questions please contact Nora Nix at 244-2975, ext. 113 or by email. Thank you!
ESSENTIAL FRIENDSHIPS MENTORING MINISTRYFor ladies interested in mentoring or having a mentor: please contact Kathy Oliver at 968-0580 or by email or Sandy Cary at 288-3463 or by email for more information on how you can learn from the life experiences of a Godly woman.
FIT FOR HIM CLASSESFit for Him Fitness Classes continue with the following schedule:
JOURNEY TO PEACE INFERTILITY SUPPORTIf you are going through primary or secondary infertility, please join Journey to Peace for a time of encouragement and Bible study. Each session is led by women who have experienced infertility but know a great God Who is even greater than our circumstances. Led by Becky Herlong and Carri Medcalf. Please contact Ginger at Edwards Road Baptist Church at 244-2975 or by email for more details.
BIBLE FELLOWSHIP GROUP FOR MEN OF ALL AGESA Bible Fellowship Group for men of all ages is available Sunday mornings in Room FLC-109 at 9:00 a.m. Mark Hopper is teaching and facilitating this class that reaches out to men of any age group who may be looking for a new venue. Come with ideas to share, and look forward to a group that will create new opportunities to encourage and help you grow spiritually!
SINGLEMINDED 30+ BIBLE FELLOWSHIP GROUPSThe SingleMinded 30+ Bible Fellowship Group ladies now have the opportunity to attend the Heath/Martin Women's class that meets in the Library at 9:00 a.m. The men are encouraged to attend the BFG (also at 9:00 a.m.) for men of all ages in Room FLC-109 with Mark Hopper. You can now check the new ERBC Singles page for more information, and join our Facebook group. Be sure to join us for The Fear Factor, the new Sunday Night L.I.F.E. Bible study at 6:00 p.m.! MIRACLE HILL RECRUITS FOSTER PARENTSMiracle Hill Ministries is recruiting Christian foster parents to care for foster children of all ages on a full-time basis as well as respite basis. Any adult (single or married) who has a heart for working with needy children is welcome to apply. Miracle Hill works with DSS to place children from the Upstate in foster homes throughout the community. Background checks, training classes, paperwork and a home study are required. You may contact Brenda Mansel or Sharon Betts at 878-9987 to begin the licensing process or for additional information.
VOLUNTEER FOR GREENVILLE LITERACYGreenville Literacy’s five learning centers are open and looking for volunteers to help other adults improve their reading, writing or math skills, prepare for the GED or learn to speak English. No prior teaching experience is required. Greenville Literacy provides training. For more information, call 864-467-3456 or visit www.greenvilleliteracy.org.
INTERCESSORY PRAYER TEAM WEEKLY INSPIRATIONIt is good for us to keep some account of our prayers, that we may not unsay them in our practice. Matthew Henry
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