With all the over-talking about COVID-19, let me point you to the Word of God for some thoughts that are much needed today.

These are uncertain times, aren’t they? The Bible records many times when the nation of Israel or Judah were in such uncertainty that they doubted they would survive. One such time was during the life time of Habakkuk. He lived through the invasion of Judah by the Babylonians. He knew the godlessness of the Kingdom of Judah and he knew they were being punished for their disobedience to the Law of Moses. Evil was simply overwhelming in his day. So, Habakkuk takes the peoples’ questions to God about “Why?”

The book ends with what I consider one of the most memorable statements of faith in God in the entire Bible. Here it is:

Yet I will wait patiently for the day of calamity to come on the nation invading us. Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, thought the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior.   Habakkuk 3:16b-18

God rarely explains the “Why?” of what he is doing. But He always encourages his people to trust him, not what they can see. It would seem to be a lesson designed for us today. We cannot see the future, but by faith we can see Him who holds the whole world and all of time in His hands. People of faith trust the loving Father more than they trust their understanding of the events around them. That sounds like a good idea for us today, doesn’t it?

Live Stream video from ERCC will begin at 10:00 am with Phillip providing the sermon.  Due to copyright restrictions, we cannot broadcast the song service, so the sermon will be presented by Phillip FIRST at 10:00 am.  After he is finished, the live stream will end.

This option is being provided for those at High Risk to COVID-19 and those who are uncomfortable attending in person at this time. 

A Link to the live stream video will be on posted on Facebook before 10:00 am at:

http://Facebook.com/erccsa

Want to tithe while away?  Check out ERCC’s online giving options HERE

For Those Attending in Person

We will NOT have Sunday School, Junior Church, Wee Church, or a nursery available.  Children can remain with you in the sanctuary during the service.  Also, there be NO Sunday Evening services.

 There are 3 questions posted  in the lobby that you must answer “NO” to before entering.

Additionally:

• Everyone is asked to avoid physical contact.
  • No handshakes, hugging, “fistbumps”, etc.
  • Welcome Waves are encouraged!
• Maintain social distancing (6 feet) as much as practical.
  • Don’t congregate with non-family members
  • Sit in alternating pews, away from other family groups
• All common surfaces (door handles, tables, etc) have been disinfected.
  • However, wash your hands after the service

The order of the service will be slightly to accommodate the live video streaming
     – Welcome/Announcements
– Sermon presented by Phillip
– Song Worship led by Chris
– Communion and Offering worship led by Edward
– Dismal by Phillip

The communion trays will not be passed by attendees.  A tray with the communion cups and a single piece of bread inside another cup will be offered to you by a server wearing gloves.

Offering trays will not be passed, but will be located in the back of the auditorium.

Please excuse us if things don’t go smoothly during this unique time!

 If you have any questions, you can send an email by clicking HERE

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Dear ERCC Family and Friends,

At this time, we plan to have a Sunday morning service at 10:00 am.  However, due to COVID-19, we will also offer live streaming of the service via FaceBook on internet for those at “High Risk” or uncomfortable attending in person at this time.

Details about the live streaming option will be posted here soon.

For those attending in person, please note we will NOT have Sunday School, Junior Church, Wee Church, or a nursery.  Children can remain with you in the sanctuary during the service.  Also, there not be any Sunday Evening services.

 If you have any questions, you can send an email by clicking HERE.

Any changes to our plan will be posted on the website, emailed, and texted as soon as possible.

REMINDER:  The best way to stay up to date about ERCC time sensitive news is to subscribe to our text message service.  There are two ways to sign up:

1.  Using a form found under the “TEXT MESSAGE” tab at the top of this webpage.

2.  Using your phone, send the code:  EZYSL42186 to number: 313131

You will receive a confirmation message after subscribing successfully

The annual ERCC Chili Cookoff will take place on Sunday, January 26th, at 6:00 pm.  Cost to enter the contest is free!  Cost to eat the chili is free!  Cost to vote for your favorite Chili(s) is just 25 cents per vote, and you can buy as many votes as you want (even for your own chili 🙂

Vote money will support youth trips, such as the Christ in Youth conventions, in 2020.

If you ‘d like to compete for the Best Chili in ERCC, you can signup on the clipboard in the church foyer.

Let’s get a big crowd of chili connoisseurs together to enjoy some traditional, hot, and/or unusual chili and support our youth!

Evers Road Christian Church
Men’s Fellowship

 ERCC Men will have a  Fellowship Meeting on:

Friday, January 24th
at 7:00 pm
in the Fellowship Hall

This is a Potluck Dinner, which means attendees bring the food!
The food theme is Mexican

Questions?  Send to: Men@EversRoadChristianChurch.org

Join us on December 18th at 6:45 pm for some Christmas Caroling!

We’ll car pool to the homes of some folks who aren’t able to get out much and bring some Christmas spirit to them before returning to the church for some refreshments.

12:00 pm on December 8th (Sunday @ noon)

At the home of Sylvia Rodriguez

BRING:
– Small wrapped gift
– Covered dish

Questions?  Ask Sylvia at:  LadiesTea@EversRoadChristianChurch.Org

Friday, October 11th, 7:00 pm
ERCC Fellowship Hall

ERCC men will gather for a meal and fellowship at 7:00 pm on Friday, October 11.  We’ll be having steak, so we need a head count!  Bring a dessert and some money to help pay for the meal. Sign up on the clipboard outside the auditorium or let Phillip know if you’ll be attending this fall event.

ERCC ladies will meet for a luncheon on Friday, October 18th, at 7:00pm in the fellowship hall

Attendees are asked to bring a Salad or a pot of Soup.  Drinks, bread, crackers, and condiments will be provided.  

Come share a great meal and good fellowship! 

FALL CLEANUP
9:00 am on Saturday, October 19th

We need your help to Clean-up the church grounds and the buildings on Saturday, Oct 19th at 9:00 am. We especially need windows washed and inside the buildings deep cleaned. The yard needs work too.  There is a job for everyone who comes to help!

Bring whatever cleaning supplies you want to use and yard tools you want to work with.  Lunch will be provided.  We only have major clean-up days twice per year, so we really need your help!

Talk to Dan Walton if you have questions.