Pastor Brian is enjoying a well deserved and much needed vacation this week. I encourage you to pray for the Greens this week, that their time of rest and refreshment may indeed prove to be restful and refreshing.
This Sunday our sermon will focus on Psalm 23. I would like you to try a simple meditative reading practice in preparation for our time together. Set aside 10-15 minuets of time to read through Psalm 23. Start with verse 1 and continue until a word or a phrase jumps out to grab your attention, then prayerfully meditate on that word or phrase. Ask the Lord questions like, “Why did you make this stand out to me?”, “What do you want me to know about you or myself from this?”, “How am I to respond to this?” It can be tempting to flit right past a single word or phrase in favor of reading the entire Psalm, but there is great value in slowing down to focus on something as simple as a single word. When I first tried this about 3 years ago, I got no further than, “I shall not want”, and that turned out to be a watershed moment in my life. By spending 10-15 minuets in Psalm 23 you will prime the pump of your heart to receive the living water God will provide for us in our time together.
Grace and peace,
Pastor Dan
Looking Forward
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Commitment Cards
Commitment cards can be turned in via mail, the offering plate or by dropping them in the blue “Commitment Card” Box located on the Ministry Counter in the back of the Sanctuary.
We are asking for all commitment cards to be turned in by this Sunday, April 28.
We will be announcing our total commitment on Sunday, May 5th.
Mystery of the Holy Spirit Bible Study
Many wonder, “I have Jesus, why do I need the Holy Spirit?”
Beginning May 12 at 9am, this class will not only study the Holy Spirit, but look at the difference He makes in our lives.
Community Groups
EBC is growing! What that means is we need more opportunities for people to connect. We are in need of more community group leaders and hosts. Please contact Tim Whitman to find out how you can be a part of establishing meaningful relationships at EBC. Call at 540-986-6625 or email Tim at tawhitman@liberty.edu.
Newcomers Luncheon
If you are new to EBC we invite you to our upcoming welcome luncheon for newcomers, on Sunday, May 5, at 12 pm in the Fellowship Hall. This is a great opportunity to meet and connect with other newcomers and members of the EBC family. Please email the office (office@ebclaconia.com) to RSVP
Crazy Love Women’s Potluck Breakfast
Saturday May 4, 9am – 12:00pm. Come and be encouraged as we look at how we can be more intentional to prioritize our lives to show how crazy in love we are for Jesus. Bring a friend or two to join us. Sign up to bring a sweet or savory dish to share. Sign up at the back of the Sanctuary this Sunday.Smith Retirement Party
Come and celebrate Brad and Hazel Smith’s retirement.
May 5, 4:30pm-6:30pm at First Baptist Church Belmont.
Bring a dish to share. RSVP to Ruth Malavet @ malavetruth@gmail.com
Baby Dedication
We will be having a baby dedication on Mother’s Day, May 12, with an alternate date of May 26, during both worship services. There will be a brief meeting on Sunday May 5thin between services with Pastor Brian in room 104. If you would like you child to be dedicated, please plan on attending this meeting.
On Goal Soccer Camp
Jun 25th-29th
Register today at www.ongoal.org
- K-1st 9am-Noon $145
- 2nd-9th 9am-9pm $165
Register before May 26thf or early registration discount, family discounts and Laconia resident discounts also available.
Visit www.laconiachurch.com/ongoal to volunteer or donate to the scholarship fund.
Meals Needed for On Goal Soccer Camp coaches
It looks as though Spring has finally arrived. The snow has melted, and the field at Leavitt Park will soon be ready. This year we have approximately 15 coaches traveling to Laconia. They combine their passion for soccer with their love for Jesus Christ in this amazing ministry.
As a church community we are asked to pray for, house and feed these young disciples.
We have two online meal train sign-ups available. One for lunch and one for dinner. If you are interested in signing up to provide a meal, please click this link.
Scroll down to the bottom and click “Volunteer” button and fill out the form. Betsy Weller, the On Goal Coaches Meals Coordinator, will follow up with you!
We will also have information and sign ups after both services on May 19.
Updated Directory Coming Soon
The office is working on rolling out an updated church directory. If you would like your information shared with our church family, please email Corianne at corianne@ebclaconia.comor fill out the directory forms that will be available in the bulletin beginning this Sunday. We encourage you all to fill out a form so we can ensure we have the most up to date info.