12/01/2013  The Arrival of Hope:  Romans 5:1-5; Matthew 12:15-21

What are you hoping for this Christmas? A piece of clothing? Jewelry? Maybe the gift of hope is the best gift of all. In the First Advent, God came down in the arrival of Jesus at Bethlehem. Jews and Gentiles alike found their hope in the Messiah Jesus, who bore the sins of all humanity upon Himself on the cross. He brought hope of eternal life through His resurrection for all who would believe.

EBC Mission Board Christmas Project

From now until Dec 22, our Mission Board will have a box in the church hallway to accept donations of new, warm men’s socks, gloves, and hats for Kingston House/Boston Rescue Mission. Thank you!

Bring yourself; bring your family; bring friends; bring neighbors and co-workers! Come to worship and celebrate God's precious one and only Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Join us on Christmas Eve, December 24, at 7 pm.

EBC Family Dinners: first Wednesday of each month from 5-6:45pm. Exception: Next dinner is January 8! Dinners are low-key, simple, where anyone can come eat with us.  Pasta will be provided; bring salad, bread, or dessert to share.