Evers
Road
Christian
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March 2023
Volume 30
Issue 3
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A Message From Pastor Wright
The Healing Power of Kindness
People all around us are hurting and struggling. This is true in our community, and this is true in our church family.
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A simple act of kindness can be so powerful. Kindness can help a hurting person come one step closer to experiencing healing.
A smile. A kind word. Holding someone’s hand when they are hurting. Helping someone in need. Listening. Forgiving someone. Serving others. Allowing someone to go first in traffic. These are all ways you can show kindness.
Paul writes: “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:32)
Do an act of kindness in the Name of Jesus.
Speak words of kindness to someone in need.
- Pastor Mark Wright
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New Youth Minister
Caleb Gray
We are so excited to have Caleb join our team. We prayed earnestly that God would send us the right person to lead our youth ministry, and we believe that Caleb is the answer to our prayers.
Caleb is a graduate of Samford University where he majored in Religion. Caleb has been preaching since he was a teenager, and he has experience working with children and youth. Caleb is from Alabama but has lived in San Antonio for 4 years.
Born and raised in Austin, his wife Sydney attended Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, and there she met Caleb. Sydney is a Special Education teacher at Larkspur Elementary.
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Baptism
Santos Jimenez
We rejoice with the angels of heaven! Santos Jimenez received Jesus as His Savior and was baptized into Christ on Sunday, February 5th. Welcome, Santos, to the ERCC family.
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Day Savings Time Begins
Sunday, March 12th, 2:00 AM
If you don't have clocks that automatically adjust for Day Saving Time (DST), don't forget to move your clocks AHEAD one hour on Saturday night (March 11th) before you go to bed or you will be late for church on March 12th!
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Sunday Evening Bible Study
True science supports the Bible! Yes, you read that correctly. Join us on Sundays at 6 PM in the Fellowship Hall. We have now advanced to the sequel of “Is Genesis History?”.
In each session we view a brief video of Dr. Del Tackett interviewing geologists and scientists. We then discuss the compelling scientific evidence that demonstrates that the Bible is historically true. We also open our Bibles and learn from God’s Word on related themes during the session. Here is the schedule for March, concerning the Grand Canyon with Geologist Steve Austin, PhD:
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March 5th The grand Staircase
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March 12th Desert View & the Colorado River
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March 19th The Great Unconformity & Megasequences
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March 26th Fossil Nautiloids
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“Rocks & Fossils explores the fascinating fields of geology, paleontology, and atmospheric science. When you’ve watched the documentary film and want to learn more, this is your next step! Learn much more about the impact of the global flood on the Earth ..." | |
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Mark Your Calendar &
Pray for Spring Outreach
Overcomers Seminars
On Wednesday evenings starting April 19th through the end of May, we will be offering single-session seminars from 6:30 PM to 7:30. These seminars will be both for the ERCC family and for the community.
Here is a sampling of some the themes to be presented:
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Overcomers Seminars
- Overcoming Depression
- Overcoming Drug Addiction
- Overcoming Diabetes
- Overcoming Debt
- Overcoming the Diet Dilemma (health & weight management)
- Overcoming Disunity in the Family
- Overcoming Documentation Issues at the End of Life
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Dates and speakers will be announced soon. At this time, we are asking for your prayers. Please pray that we will find all the professional speakers needed for the topics listed above. Please set aside Wednesday evenings in late April and through May to attend and to serve.
ERCC volunteers are stepping up to provide refreshments and childcare. Since this is also an outreach, we plan to distribute door-hanger invitations to over 700 homes in our area.
Please join us and help out with these important events.
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Wendy Barnes to Speak on Overcoming Depression
Wednesday, May 10th
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Mark your calendar. Wendy Barnes will be the speaker addressing depression during our “Overcomers” series. Below Wendy tells us about her background and her professional qualifications.
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- I am a lover and follower of Jesus Christ.
- I am a wife of 22 years, and mother of 3 (2 young adults, and 1 child).
- I am passionate about people and their well-being, desiring all to walk in wholeness and freedom, and in healthy connection to others.
- I enjoy time with family and friends, reading, nature and traveling.
- I obtained my Master's degree in Counseling at The University of Kansas in 2002.
- I served the Army as a Mental Health Specialist from 2000-2004 and served an additional tour in Iraq from 2007-2008.
- Aside from military service, I worked as a civilian for the Army for a few years and outside that, have been in private practice.
- I have held my license to practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas since 2004.
- I am a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.
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Tacos are back for 9:00 am Sunday Morning Bible Study
On Sundays from March 5 through April 2 ERCC will provide breakfast tacos at 8:45 am for those attending Sunday Morning Bible Study. You do not need to worry about breakfast as you are getting ready and leaving your home. Along with tacos, you will also find donuts, coffee, and juices. Join us for Sunday Morning Bible Study. You can nourish both body and spirit at the same time!
| Sunday Morning Bible Study at 9:00 am | To grow in your faith, you need to feast on the solid food of the Word of God. We offer 3 different adult classes and classes for all ages of youth and children. | |
Mike Faur leads a class with a new theme "The Case for Christ", a forensic study of the validation of the gospels, by J. Warner Wallace. It meets in room 107 in the Education Building.
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Millie Borelli's women's class has a theme of Wisdom for Money, based on the book of the same title by Boyd Bailey. It is a study examining stewardship of the money God has blessed us with, and how our use of money can either compete with God or bring us closer to Him. Each participant will receive a copy of the book by Boyd Bailey. It meets in a classroom in the Fellowship Hall.
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Marshall Pierce's class has topics based on the wisdom found in the book of Proverbs. It meets in Room 108 in the Education Building
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Below are classes offered at 9:00 am on Sundays: | |
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Sunday Morning Bible Study Classes meet from 9:00 - 9:45 am
There is a class for everyone!
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MOVIE NIGHT
And
CHILI COOK-OFF
FRIDAY March 24th
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Chili Cookoff: At 6:30 pm, before the outdoor movie on March 24th, we'll have a chili cookoff to find out who makes the best chili in ERCC. Sign up in the foyer outside the auditorium to enter the contest. Tasting the chilis is free, but it you want to help decide the best chili, votes can be purchased for 25 cents each. Buy as many "votes" as you want to help your chili chef win! Proceeds will be donated to the Christian Assistance Ministry that helps the homeless in San Antonio.
Outdoor Movie: After the chili cook off, when the sun goes down around 7:45pm, we'll enjoy another great outdoor movie: "Overcomer". The church will provide hotdogs. Please bring popcorn, soft drinks, and desserts.
This is a perfect opportunity to invite your friends.
"Overcomer" is a faith-based, feel-good movie for the whole family.
http://www.kendrickbrotherscatalogue.com/overcomer/
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Life changes overnight for coach John Harrison when his high school basketball team’s state championship dreams are crushed under the weight of unexpected news. When the largest manufacturing plant in town suddenly shuts down and hundreds of families begin moving away, John must come to grips with the challenges facing his family and his team. Urged by the school’s principal to fill-in and coach a sport he doesn’t know or like, John is frustrated and questioning his worth… until he crosses paths with a student struggling with her own journey.
Filled with a powerful mix of faith, a twist of humor, and a ton of heart, the Kendrick Brothers return with OVERCOMER, their newest feature following FACING THE GIANTS, FIREPROOF, COURAGEOUS, and the #1 box-office hit, OVERCOMER. The inspiring family film stars Alex Kendrick, Priscilla Shirer, Shari Rigby, Cameron Arnett, and introduces Aryn Wright-Thompson.
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Sylvia Rodriguez helps with the gardening on the church grounds and with photography.
Thank you, Sylvia, for all you do at ERCC to serve Jesus. You are a blessing.
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Sunday Night (6:00 pm)
SCHEDULE
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March 5th: Beyond Is Genesis History?
March 12th: Beyond Is Genesis History?
- Desert View & the Colorado River
March 19th: Beyond Is Genesis History?
- The Great Unconformity & Megasequences
March 26th: Beyond Is Genesis History?
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3rd James Jennings
9th Cindy Corbin
10th Cynthia Haoson
12th Annette Flash
16th Butch Burchfield
19th Rose Kline
26th Linda Guerra
27th Kathyrn Mackin
28th Trudy Workman
If you are new to ERCC, please send your birthday (day and month) to Pastor Wright. We want to celebrate with you!
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"I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh."
~ Ezekiel 36:26 ~
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"Everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it."
~ Andy Rooney ~
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Deaf Missions
Evers Road Christian Church is pleased to provide regular monthly financial support to Deaf Missions based in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The following information is from their website.
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After 50 years of Deaf Ministry, we keep our focus narrow. Here's what we do: | |
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We create epic video content in sign language, like the Jesus movie. Our vision is to clearly communicate the Gospel with our video content to the 70 million Deaf people worldwide.
We build Gospel communities. We help facilitators build groups to encourage Deaf people in their journey with Jesus.
We equip Deaf leaders by providing access to resources and training in their heart language.
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Prayer Warriors Ministry of Intercession | |
Each week we send out a prayer list based on the written prayer requests received in our worship gatherings. Our prayer warriors after receiving this list then go the heavenly Father in intercessory prayer for these requests of our ERCC family. | |
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SERMON CD'S
FOR SHUT-INS
If you are a “shut-in”, unable to attend ERCC on Sundays for medical reasons, we want to offer you the CD of each Sunday’s sermon. It will be mailed to you on Monday. If you wish to receive the CDs, please call or text Sandie Ramones at 210-689-9775, and she will add you to the mailing list.
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Mark Wright
Caleb Gray
Chris Engstrom
Jerry Kline
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ERCC Text Messages are used to send out important short-notice news and reminders to your smart phone. | | | |
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If you would like to give to ERCC as a direct bank transfer, use a credit card or debit card, you can use the safe and secure Tithely app. You can also setup your account to make your gift recurring on any schedule you want. Questions? Ask Jerry or send an email HERE
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