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Christmas Shoe Boxes Collection: Ends November 24th (11 a.m.)

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shoeboxpicERCC is participating in “Operation Christmas Child” which is sponsored by the international relief fund Samaritan’s Purse.  To make the local drop-off date, we need your shoe boxes, wrapped and filled with toys dropped off in the ERCC lobby not later than:  Sunday Morning, November 24th

You can use a regular shoe box, a plastic box, or one of the free red & green plastic boxes located in the church lobby (first come, first serve).  If you have any questions, contact Wendy Gideon (email her HERE).

How to Pack a Shoebox

  1. Shoebox

    Use an empty cardboard or plastic shoebox (average size). You can wrap the box, lid separately, but wrapping is not required.

  2. Boy or Girl

    Decide whether your gift will be for a boy or a girl, and the age category: 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14. Download and print the appropriate boy/girl label. Mark the correct age category and tape the label to the top of your box.

  3. Fill With Gifts

    Fill the box with a variety of gifts that will bring delight to a child (see Gift Suggestions).

  4. Include $10 Donation Per Box

    Help cover shipping and other costs related to delivering your shoeboxes to children overseas by donating $10 for each gift you prepare. You can give online to discover the destination of your box! Or, you can write a check to Samaritan’s Purse (note “OCC” on the memo line) and place it in an envelope on top of the items inside your shoebox. If you are preparing multiple gifts, please make one combined donation.
    Note: “Follow Your Box” is only available through online giving.

  5. Pray

    Ask God to use your gifts to show His love to the child who will receive your shoebox.

  6. Drop Off

    Place a rubber band around each closed shoebox and bring it to ERCC not-later-than Sunday Morning, November 24th.

shoebox

Gift Suggestions

 

  • Toys: Include items that children will immediately embrace such as dolls, toy cars, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, balls, toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries), etc.
  • School Supplies: pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons, markers, notebooks, paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc.
  • Non-Liquid Hygiene Items: toothbrushes, bar soap, combs, washcloths, etc.
  • Accessories: t-shirts, socks, hats, sunglasses, hair clips, jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries), etc.
  • A Personal Note: You may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. If you include your name and address, the child may be able to write back.
  • Do Not Include: Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans.

If you have any questions, contact Wendy Gideon (email her HERE).  Merry Christmas!

Laser Tag – Sat, Nov 16th

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For November, we’ll be taking the ERCC elementary students to play laser tag. We’ll meet in the fellowship hall at 1:00 pm on Saturday November 16th.

After a brief bible study, we’ll load up and go to AR’s Entertainment to play laser tag. We will play for around 2 hours with breaks in-between rounds, before returning to the church by 4 pm. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend.

Please RSVP with Caleb by November 13th at 5 pm.

We hope to see you there!

Reach 238 Trunk or Treat on Oct 26th

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Reach 238
Saturation Event on Saturday, 6 pm on October 26th

Our next Outreach at Serenity Residence Apartments will be a “Trunk Or Treat” on Saturday, October 26th. We’re asking for 7 to 10 families to decorate their truck or car in a creative way and have candy to offer the kids. We’re also asking all ERCC members to donate a bag of candy for this project and we’ll need volunteers to make and serve hot chocolate.

NOTE: The Trunk or Treat event will NOT be at ERCC.
The Event will take place at the Serenity Residence apartments, 1 mile away at 6400 Wurzbach Road, at 6:00 pm on October 26th.

Remember, this is all part of an ongoing plan to build relationships with those who live close to our campus and show them the love of Jesus.

 

Saturday, Oct 12th, Laser Tag

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In October, ERCC’s high school students will gather at the church for a brief bible study followed by a trip to play laser tag! We’ll meet in the fellowship hall at 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 12th and study scripture together before loading up for laser tag. We plan to play from around 2-5 pm before heading back to the church. We’ll take the church van for transportation, but parents may choose to come along if they wish to stay with their child after we load up to return to the church.

If you/your child plan to attend, please let Caleb know no later than Wednesday, October 9th at 5 pm.

We hope to see you there!!!

 

New Sunday Morning Bible Study Classes in October

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“10 Greatest Psalms” Taught by Marshall Piece

“The Lesser Prophets” Taught  by Mike Faur

“Elijah, Spiritual Stamina in Every Season” Taught by Millie Borelli

Classes are from 9:00 – 9:45 am

Donuts, Breakfast Tacos, Coffee, and Juice are available (Free) for Attendees!

There are classes for children of every age too

 

Sunday Evening (6 pm) Bible Study in October

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We are blessed to have Larry and Magdalena Stark as new members at ERCC. They have a rich history of ministry, and Larry is a seasoned teacher of the Word of God. Come and learn from the series he is presenting in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday evenings (6:00 pm) in October:  “Rewinding the Gospel“. You will grow in your faith!

Alan Wan Speaking at ERCC on Sunday, October 6th

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Alan Wan of
Mission Resource Network (MRN)
Speaking October 6th in 10:00 am Worship Service

Alan was born in China. He became a follower of Jesus when he was in college in China from the influence of his English professors. After graduating with a Master’s degree in English, he came to the U.S and received another Bachelor’s degree in Bible and Intercultural Studies from Ozark Christian College.

Before joining MRN, Alan served for 8 years as the Development Officer for Good News Production International (GNPI), a global media ministry. He traveled around the country to connect donors with Kingdom-building opportunities and to share how their generosity changed lives for eternity.

His wife Jenny is actually a former member of ERCC, and served on the missions committee. Alan and Jenny met in September 2018 as Jenny performed her mission committee role of communicating with the missionaries we sponsor.

Alan is grateful to be part of the MRN family and to connect with people who share the same passion for multiplying healthy leaders to disciple the unreached and under-served people groups of the world.