Missions Update: Ninos de Mexico

Niños de México is a Christian mission supported by ERCC. They operate five children’s homes in the Mexico City area. Each home is designed to function as a family. With Christian house parents, their kids, and 11-19 children, Niños’ homes are truly loving and caring places for the children to grow and learn the love of Jesus.

Update from Steve Ross, Executive Director

This has certainly been a unique year with all that has happened in the U.S. and around the world. When the pandemic began in March 2020, we were unable to take in new kids who were in extreme circumstances! Since September, we have had multiple calls regarding kids in urgent need of rescuing. YOUR HELP IS NEEDED in order to respond to these requests!

Last month we were able to reopen our homes and WELCOME a family we had planned to take before the Coronavirus forced us to lock down. Carlos, age 8, Mayrin age 7, and Mia age 5 joined our Genesis and Jireh homes. The children suffered severe neglect, malnutrition, and had never attended school. It can take time for kids to adjust to new rules, routines, activities and, of course, new “siblings”. The kids are doing great now! It was fun to watch one of the little boys at the Genesis home, six year-old Jesus Salvador, take Carlos under his wing and show him where everything was and what he needed to do to fit into the family.

More children need YOUR help! There is an urgent need – we closed 2020 caring for 104 kids. Calls for help keep coming in, asking us to provide a safe home for more children who are living in desperate situations. YOU CAN provide hope and a new future for the kids who are being cared for by Ninos right now and those who will be welcomed in over the coming months! If you are able consider a special gift. A gift of any size will help us respond to the calls. More children need your help!

After-Church-Luncheon on August 1st

Join us for lunch after the morning worship service (11:30 am) on August 1st!

Bring your favorite entrée, side dish, dessert or anything else you want to contribute to the meal.  Whatever shows up is what we’ll eat!

These events are always a good opportunity to fellowship with your ERCC brothers and sisters (and enjoy some good food)!

Vacation Bible School 2021

The fellowship meal will also serve as a celebration of the return of Vacation of Bible School (VBS) to ERCC.  VBS will be held for pre-K through 6th grade kids each evening on Mon-Wed, Aug 2nd-4th.  Let our youth minister Derrick Olivares know if you have a child that wants to attend VBS or if you want to help out.

Sunday Evening Bible Class

“Growing In Christ” is a 13-week course published by NavPress.  It is being presented by Elder Jerry Lishman.  Please join us!

Each week there is a memory verse and a chapter in workbook format. Books will be provided.

You will grow in your knowledge of the Word of God and you will grow in your faith.

We meet Sunday evenings at 6:00 pm for one hour in the fellowship Hall (except Sunday, July 4th)

Sunday Morning Bible Study Classes

These bible study classes are available for people of all ages.  Click HERE for a list of the classes, teachers, and locations.  YOU are invited!  If you want to learn more about the Bible and Jesus as well as meet others in our church, our Bible Study classes is a great place!  It happens from 9:00 – 9:45 am every Sunday morning.

Sunday School Classes

 

Congregational Meeting May 2, 2021

A congregational meeting of the members of Evers Road Christian Church will be held on May 2nd, 2021 immediately after the morning worship service (approximately 11:15 am).

There are two items on the agenda for the meeting:

A.  Vote on a By-Laws amendment regarding the appointment of Elders
B.  Vote to confirm additional Elders

The proposed amendment to Article V of the ERCC By-Laws is posted on the bulletin board in the foyer and copies are available in the church office.

Cancelled: Prayer Walk on Saturday, April 17th

 

UPDATE:  Due to the cold and strong winds, the “official” ERCC prayer walk is cancelled today.  But feel free to walk and pray on your own.


The next ERCC Prayer Walk is on Saturday, April 17th, at 4:00 pm in the O P Schnabel Park.  The address is 9606 Bandera Road, but the main entrance is under construction, so enter via Verde Drive which is west of the main entrance (see map below)  The park has 8.2 miles of natural, pugmill, concrete and asphalt trails which are great for Prayer Walks!

What Is A Prayer Walk? A prayer walk is pretty simple,  It just brings together two wonderful things:  walking & praying!  It’s a time we can be intentional about exercising and being intentional about  prayer.

We’ll meet at the entrance of the park, have a group prayer, and then everyone can walk at their own pace, for as long as you’d like, while meditating and praying.

Join us!

When:  Saturday, April 17th, at 4:00 pm
Where: OP Schnabel Park, 9606 Bandera Road

Daily Videos

Beginning April 5th, Pastor Mark is starting a new daily devotional series, An “Encouraging Word“. He is sending out short videos Monday through Friday for a 6-week period. Each video includes a verse of Scripture and a word of explanation to encourage you.

If you are not already on the list, subscribe at pastor.mark.a.wright@gmail.com.