October 19, 2017
7 pm

Please be praying for the upcoming outreach event movie: “Steve McQueen: American Icon.”  This movie tells the story of McQueen’s difficult childhood, rise to Hollywood fame (movies Great Escape, Magnificent Seven, Bullitt) and how God worked through believers in sowing and watering seeds in McQueen’s life as he then became a Christian at the top of his career.  Get ready for an incredible journey that will inspire your faith – and point your non-believing friends to the grace and mercy Steve McQueen found late in his life.  A clear gospel presentation will be given in this movie.  Find a theater (http://www NULL.stevemcqueenmovie NULL.com/) nationwide for over 800 locations. Will be shown locally at: Regal 14 Easton/Naz, Promenade 16, Allentown 16 Catasauqua Rd.  Two nights only: Tuesday 10/10 & Thursday 10/19 at 7 pm.   Be praying and ask God to help you let others know about and or bring them with you to this outreach event.  Contact Steve Leaser (smleaser null@null aol NULL.com) with any questions at 610-954-7399.

Fridays, October 20 – December 1, 2017
3:15 – 5:15 pm

We are looking for volunteers who have a heart for children to know Jesus to help with this after school program for grades K-5.  We’ll be at Freemansburg Elementary School every Friday for 6 weeks.  We’ll have a planning meeting on Wed, Oct 11, 5:30 pm at Ebenezer.  If you are interested in helping, please contact Joe Favere (jfavere null@null ptd NULL.net) (610-762-1302), Cathy Leaser (610-868-3456), or Lucia Huang (lucia NULL.huang null@null gmail NULL.com) (484-542-6556). (PS: There is also a need for a few more volunteers for the Good News Club at Gov. Wolfe Elementary on Thursdays, Oct 19 – Nov 30.)

Saturday, Oct 21, 2017
8:00 am

Please join the evangelism team at our new monthly meeting!  It will be a time of prayer and encouragement.  We will pray for the Lord to save the lost – for the Holy Spirit to give unbelievers new hearts (Ezekiel 11:19-20).  We will share testimonies and discuss ways to share the Gospel with our friends and family members.  All are invited!  “For I am not ashamed of the Gospel, for it is the power of God to everyone who believes…” (Rom 1:16).  Soli Deo Gloria.  Questions: Matt Zmarzley (matthewzmarzley null@null gmail NULL.com).

Sunday October 22, 2017
9:30-10:15 am

All Kids Crossing children’s ministry workers who have not previously had their picture taken for their photo ID badge are asked to come to the church office to have their picture taken.  This includes volunteers for Sunday School, Children’s Church, Awana, Nursery, and Early Childhood.  Badges are required by EBFC to verify that volunteers have approved background check clearances.  Contact Rachel Marks (Rachel null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org) with questions or concerns: 610-868-5501.

Thursday, October 26, 2017
12:00 – 2:00 pm

Calling all senior adults age 55+ to come join us for lunch! We’ll enjoy a time to eat together, share a devotional from God’s Word, take prayer requests and pray, and fellowship.  This month’s special feature is slides of Israel. All you need to bring is yourself and a bag lunch. Dessert & drinks will be provided. For more info, please contact Phil Norris (philnorr9 null@null aol NULL.com) (610-428-7780).

Saturday, October 28, 2017
10:00 – 5:00 pm

Please come join the fun by helping to provide a fun, Christ-centered event!  We are looking for help with setup, food, games, and cleanup.  If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up online (http://tinyurl NULL.com/candycarnival).  If you have any questions about volunteering, feel free to contact Robyn Paul.  We are also collecting donations of candy and prizes (toys, school supplies, etc.) which can be put in the bin in the church foyer.

Here are the current ways our Benevolence Team has identified that we can effectively assist with hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico, Texas, and Florida:
1) DONATE SUPPLIES – Today – Oct 29, Life Church is collecting supplies and is working with their partners to ship them to and distribute them in Puerto Rico. A list of items being
collected, and where to take them is available here (https://www NULL.lifechurchlv NULL.org/pr)
2) DONATE MONEY – to Samaritan’s Purse (https://www NULL.samaritanspurse NULL.org/) or the Red Cross (http://www NULL.redcross NULL.org/) to enable them to continue their relief efforts.
3) PRAY -For all those affected by recent hurricanes which brought pain & suffering to many

As our Benevolence Committee becomes aware of ways we can help Puerto Rico (and others) recover from the hurricane damage, they will let us know.  So far, here are ways you can help:
1) DONATE SUPPLIES – Today – Oct 29, Life Church is collecting supplies and is working with their partners to ship them to and distribute them in PR. Click Here (https://docs NULL.wixstatic NULL.com/ugd/e03a86_9e9aa2b8a6714700855dfa8014bbbb4d NULL.pdf) for a list of items being collected, and where to take them.
2) DONATE MONEY – to Samaritan’s Purse (https://www NULL.samaritanspurse NULL.org/disaster/hurricane-relief-2017/?utm_source=Ggl&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=m_YGHR-B17V_HHSP-LP&gclid=COWR4KDRxdYCFYSFswodeLUBtg) or the Red Cross (https://www NULL.redcross NULL.org/donate/donation) to enable them to continue their relief efforts.
3) PRAY – Please continue to pray for all those affected by this historic 2017 hurricane season, which has brought so much pain and suffering to so many.

The Growth Garden Library is highlighting books for the month of October that our church staff recommended.  They will be displayed in the Recommended Reading section in the back of the Library.  Come check them out!  Also, our Summer Reading program winner, Lynn Edmunds’ recommendation for the month is Far Flutterby by Karen Kingsbury; find it displayed on our library table.

October is Pastor Appreciation Month, and we are grateful for our pastors who serve so faithfully!   Tim Gibson (tim null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org), Dick Bickings (dick null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org), Mike Notary (mike null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org), and Jeremy Harkins (jeremy null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org) have made such a difference in our lives with their godly example, hard work, sacrificial dedication, their teaching, their counseling, and their friendship.  Let’s make a difference in their lives this month and surround them with extra amounts of encouragement.  Consider sending them a card or note of encouragement! Cards can be mailed to the church (3100 Hecktown Rd; Bethlehem PA 18020), their homes, or you can email them.

Wednesday, November 1, 2017
12-2 pm

Senior Ladies, please join me for our next “Lunch at Laura’s.” Come on over for a time of fellowship and a meal together. Please sign up in the foyer. Held at Laura Sommons (womensministry null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org)’ Home), 610-868-5501.

Friday, November 3, 2017
10 am-1 pm

This is the last fall Pinebrook Hymn Sing.  Trumpeter Bruce Heffner will be leading us in singing the old hymns of the faith.  The seniors will take a van leaving Ebenezer at 8:45 am.  Please sign up in the church lobby and indicate if you want to go on the church van.  The cost for the Hymn Sing and lunch is $10, payable at the door.

January 18-26, 2018

A team from Ebenezer and Coopersburg BFC will be serving in Heredia, Costa Rica with Lillian Solt and United World Mission/CEDCAS.  CEDCAS promotes and maintains whole person healthcare for underprivileged women, children, and the elderly. We will be helping with renovation and construction projects, participating in child and youth projects, interacting with the community, worshiping with the church, and experiencing a new culture! If you are interested in joining the team, please contact Swannie Griffin as soon as possible as space is limited. The estimated cost is $1600, and the registration deadline is November 5, 2017.

Begins Sunday, Nov 5, 2017
3-5 pm

Being a member of the church should be a priority of every true believer! Are you interested in learning more about what EBFC believes and how we operate? Pastor Tim and Pastor Dick will be teaching this 4 session class (which is mandatory for membership) on Sunday afternoons in room 2 on the following dates: Nov 5, Nov 12, Dec 3, Dec 10. Childcare will be provided.  Please sign up in the church foyer, or by emailing the church office (office null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org).

Registration for boys and girls ages 4-18 has begun for Athletes For the Cross Winter Basketball!  Season is January – March 2018.  (Some practices may be in December.)  New for this year is gender-based teams for 1st grade on up.  Please register online (http://www NULL.athletesforthecross NULL.com/sports/basketball) by November 10.  Anyone registering after Nov 10 will be placed on a waiting list to get on a team.  Any questions, please contact Kevin Kritzberger (kevin null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org): 484-330-0179 or Quay Brashear (basketball null@null athletesforthecross NULL.com).

Friday, November 17, 7:00 pm
Saturday, November 18, 9 am-4 pm

We are excited to devote the 2017 Quakertown Conference on Reformed Theology, “For Still Our Ancient Foe,” to knowing our enemy so that we may resist him.  For two days, we will shine the light of Scripture on our ancient foe: on knowing who he is and how he operates, on exposing his lies, and on his final demise. Through five plenary sessions and a choice of workshops, all who attend will be equipped to more fully understand the war we are engaged in and how to more effectively combat our enemy.  It is our great privilege and honor to have Kent Hughes, Peter Jones, Tom Nettles, and Scott Oliphint.  Location:  Grace Bible Fellowship Church, 1811 Old Bethlehem Pike North, Quakertown PA.  Register online (http://www NULL.alliancenet NULL.org/for-still-our-ancient-foe?utm_source=Alliance+of+Confessing+Evangelicals&utm_campaign=e64a49cc9a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_05_15&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ccfee228d6-e64a49cc9a-119416409&mc_cid=e64a49cc9a&mc_eid=8290481f0e) or contact Rachel Marks (Rachel null@null aplaceforyou NULL.org) at 610-868-5501 by Sunday, October 29 to receive a discount; make checks payable to Ebenezer BFC.