FROM PASTOR RON....

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

“But while Joseph was there in prison, the Lord was with him…” (Genesis 39:20,21)

“If there was ever a man who had the right to be bitter toward God and man, it was Joseph. Cruelly sold into slavery by his brothers, unjustly placed in an Egyptian prison by an unscrupulous woman, then abandoned and forgotten by ungrateful cell mates, most of us would understand if he were to have thrown up his hands in anger and despair.

He didn’t, of course. Instead of giving up, he stepped up. In the midst of the roller coaster events of his life, and even in the loneliness of a prison cell, Joseph maintained his integrity and his faith.

Such faith, maintained even in the darkest of times, is impossible to ignore, even by those who don’t believe. Our faith, when exercised with integrity, will not escape the notice of the world we live and work in.

Perhaps you can identify with Joseph. Perhaps you spend several days a week i n a w o r k environment that is hostile to your faith. Perhaps your boss is a difficult tyrant. Perhaps you feel like a prisoner to fai l ing health or finances. You can choose to react with a faith like Joseph’s or you can react in anger and frustration. Either way, the world will be watching.

Henry Blackaby reminds us that Christians “…need to walk in peace, so no matter what happens they will be able to bear witness to a watching world.” We need to remember that what they see in us—the way we work and the way we handle the highs and lows of our life—will go far in drawing them toward God or turning them away.

EEFC CONNECTION

FALL MINISTRIESSTARTTODAY!

AWANA, our Kdgn. thru 5th grade ministry, under the

leadership of Shae Stewart, will kick-off the new year TODAY Wed., Sept. 25th.

Helpers are always needed. If interested, please talk to

Shae Stewart.

KFC, our ministry to 6th - 8th graders, will also begin their

new year today. Anyone interested in helping with this group should talk with Kevin Johnson, Kindyl Weber or

Julie Norman.

KIDS FOLLOWING CHRIST

A ladies’ retreat, “Reach, Relax, Refresh” is coming in November!

This overnight is for our church women (of course you may invite a friend!) and will take place at Peter Retreat Center, Grace Lutheran Camp, in DeWitt, IA.

All women (teen gals included) from Erie E. Free are invited to come for all or part of the event starting Friday night 6 pm November 15th and going through 1 pm Saturday the 16th.

Highlights include: Speaker & writer Jenny Ferrell from Davenport, worship, prayer, appetizers galore, a little foot and hand pampering, chatting and laughing, sweet breakfast, and a delicious salad bar lunch.

Cost will only be $15 per person. Contact Mary Wellman, Debbie Lanzen, Kristi Packer, or Erin Gapinski with questions.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

OUR SEPTEMBER MISSIONS SPOTLIGHT … Stewart and Patti Humphry

Throughout September we are spotlighting the work of Stewart and Patti Humphry in Hungary. The Humphrys have been in Budapest Hungary since August 2003, planting churches in Budapest and seeking to plant other churches throughout Hungary. Stewart and Patty's ministry emphasizes discipleship of the men and women in church, as well as various outreach activities such as English classes. Please continue to pray for the Humphreys. They are part of the EFCA Reach Global Missions program.

For more information on Stewart and Patty, visit their website at www.humphry.ministryhome.org

JOIN US THIS WEEK!

SOMETHING TO CONSIDER…“Let others report bad news; we'll share the good news.”

(Woodrow Kroll)

MISSIONS TRIP UPDATE.....

We had an excellent turnout for our informational meeting last Sunday concerning a possible missions trip to Mexico.

If you are still interested or would like to know more about the trip, please contact Jason Norman, Alicia Eyrich, or Pastor Ron!

OUR EEFC REMINDERSCALENDAR OF EEFC EVENTS

Wed. 9/25 AWANA & KFC Kick-Off - 6:30 pmFri. 9/27 Ava LewisSat. 9/28 Shari HeunSun. 9/29 Worship Celebration / Sunday School for ALL Ages Debbie Lanzen / Steve & Shari HeunMon. 9/30 Missions Meeting -7:00 pmTues. 10/01 Elders’ Meeting - 7:00 pm @ Eckberg’s Brian LanzenWed. 10/03 AWANA & KFC - 6:30 pm

COMING UP... Oct. 6th Church Potluck Dinner Nov. 15th EEFC Ladies’ Retreat

SERVICE SCHEDULE FOR SEPT. 29TH

Greeter Kenny & Phyllis MillerScripture Kevin JohnsonFellowship Mary WellmanWorship Nursery Kristi PackerS.S. Nursery Joan SegerP.P. / Sound Kathy & ????

PRAYER CONCERNSRon VanZuiden - Gall Bladder Surgery on Monday, 9/30/13Susie KnickelDave Calcote Cora Peters (friend of Pastor & Judy)Steve Heun’s MomKevin Johnson’s Dad, BryanJan Unruh’s Dad & MomLuke Brands - Serving in the ArmyOur Expectant Mom: Missi MarsdenEEFC Ministries & MissionariesEEFC Mexico Mission Team

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

Receipts Expenses

Aug. 2013 $11,819.66 $11,748.59 Year-To-Date 101,492.96 101,538.13

Sunday, Oct. 6th