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116 Commonwealth Ave., Erlanger, KY 41018 Phone: 859-727-2588 www.erlangerbaptist.org

But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord

and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both

now and to the day of eternity. 2 Peter 3:18

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How do I become a Christian? Repent - Turn away from your sins to follow God’s new direction for your life.. (Romans 3:23; Acts 3:19) Believe - Trust in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, for eternal life. (John 3:16) Confess - Acknowledge Jesus as the supreme authority over your life. (Romans 10:9,13) Receive - Accept God’s free gift of salvation. (Romans 6:23; John 1:12)

How may I join the Church? Profession of Faith & Baptism - When you personally commit your life to Jesus Christ and would like to be baptized by immersion as a public symbol of your faith. Baptism - When you have already personally committed your life to Jesus Christ, but have not yet been baptized by immersion as a public symbol of your faith. Transfer of Letter - When you are a member of another Southern Baptist church or a church with like faith and order. Statement - When you are a member of a church of like faith and practice, and have been baptized by immersion as a public symbol of your faith. May I join a LifeGroup without joining the Church? Of course! Though this is not church membership, it is an excellent way to get to know EBC and to learn more about the Bible and God’s plan for you.

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December 4, MENU Turkey Dumplings, Green Beans,

Salad, Dessert

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER RESERVATION

Name _________________________ Adults ____ Children ___

Cost: $5 Adults; $3 Children 11-18

Children 10 and under FREE

First Sunday of Advent: HOPE Title: Promised!

Text: Matt 1:22-23

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REMINDER, EBC now has online giving. Go to EBC website

www.erlangerbaptist.org, click on online giving

and follow the directions.

WEEKLY GOAL $14,009.18

Ministry/Missions Offering $ 12,427.52

Building Fund $ 95.00

Month Mission $ 260.00

Here’s What is Happening at Erlanger Baptist Church!

Sunday Attendance

10:30 AM Worship 244

Wee Worship 27

Kidz Praise N/A

TOTAL 271

LIFEGROUP

2017 BUDGET IS AVAILABLE TODAY Budgets can be picked up in the foyer today and next week (12/4). SCHEDULE FOR DISCUSSION AND CHURCH VOTE Wednesday, December 7, 6 pm – Quarterly church conference & budget discussion (Fellowship Hall) Sunday, December 11, Morning worship – Church vote on 2017 budget (without discussion)

NOVEMBER IS SCARF IT UP MONTH! Last year, you generously donated over 522 scarves, gloves, hats and socks to Erlanger’s cold and needy! Let’s do it again! Knit, crochet, sew, cut polar fleece or pick up one or two when you are out and about! Drop them in the Scarf It Up barrels in the hall. Thanks for keeping Erlanger folks warm and toasty!

STUDENT MINISTRY Open Gym- December 2nd Friday Night 9pm-Midnight. Come to the gym here at the church to play some basketball, volleyball, 9 square, or other activi-ties. Please bring a friend to not only have some fun, but most importantly hear about Jesus. For more information, see Trevor Holtman or Pastor Randall. XChange- 6pm on Wednesday nights. Students come and bring a friend as we finish up our “You’ve Asked for It” in the next few weeks. We still have interesting topics coming up! Make sure that you check the student ministry’s Facebook page, twitter, and Instagram for details or see Pastor Randall.

You are invited to attend the SonLight Christmas Program on

Thursday December 8th

at 6:30 PM in the Worship Center. All the children of SonLight will be performing and telling the Christmas story as only children can. Join us for a fun night of music, refreshments and a silent auction that will benefit SonLight in obtaining technology for the classrooms

CHRISTMAS WITH THE FAMILY! We want to invite our church family to come and be a part of our annual Christmas event. This year’s event will be a 1 hour concert featuring our choir and other special singers along with a time of singing together and reflection on the Christmas season. The service will be on December 11th @ 6pm. We hope you’ll make plans to attend this event with us.

The poinsettia placed on the organ is in loving memory of our sweet mother, Alice Gray, given by her family.

Kidz Praise Resumes Today We hope your family was blessed by the observance of the Lord’s Supper and the bilingual worship service last week. Today we launch into the Advent Season with Star Trip: Our Faith Awakens as the

theme for our Bible study time in Kidz Praise. We hope your K-4th grader will join us. This is the Kidz Praise schedule untill the end of the year. November 27, December 4, 11, 18 - Kidz Praise December 25 & January 1 - No Kidz Praise (Christmas & New Year’s Day)

Wednesday Nights We want to encourage you to join us for the rest of the Wednesday nights in 2016 (Nov. 30, Dec. 7 & 14) because we are preparing to go Christmas Caroling at the Baptist Village on December 14. Our

preschoolers, children, students, and adults will all be part of the Christmas Joy that we plan to take to the Baptist Village. Preschoolers & Children (birth thru 6th grade) meet every Wednesday night from 6:00-7:30. Age 0-2 are in room 112, Age 3-5 are in room 110, K-4th graders are in the Green Room, and 5th-6th graders are in room 204. We study the Bible, we learn about and do missions, we get closer to Jesus, we play games, and we have fun. We can’t wait to see you!

Advent Family Devotional Guide We have prepared another Family Devotional Guide for your family to use during this Advent Season. Please make sure you get one today for your family. We hope this encourages you to be intentional to take time during this celebration of Jesus’ Birth to gather as a family and spend time with

the Father in His Word! There are only 4 devotionals. We encourage you to do one each week leading up to Christmas. Please share with us the stories of how God blesses your time together this Christmas!