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Here you can find EBC's monthly newsletter, articles written by our staff, weekly announcements, and Sunday Morning's worship playlist.
You can download a printable .pdf of the eNewsletter with the link above, or read the staff articles at the link below.
Announcements: July 12, 2026
7/12 Nursery Workers: Jeannette Melton, Reene Shedd, Jordan Story
7/19 Nursery Workers: Sara Haley, Klay & Bailey Young
Operation Christmas Child Items for July are…
School supplies such as notebooks, glue sticks, pens, pencil sharpeners, erasers, markers, scissors, etc. Pencils are not needed.
Volunteers Needed for Little Free Pantry
Someone is needed, preferably with a truck, to assist with this ministry. Please contact Barbie Thompson for details at 903.268.7299.
Bro. Richard is giving away all his library including Bibles, commentaries, and books. You are more than welcome to come to the church office and take what you like.
Youth Camp, July 13-17, Camp Zephyr
Bus departs at 6 AM from the South Parking Lot.
Preteen Camp, July 13-17, Mt. Lebanon
Vans are departing at 7 AM from the South Parking Lot.
We are choosing a PAS TOR SEARCH TEAM on Sunday, July 19.
All church members will have the opportunity to cast their vote for 3 males and 2 females to serve on this vitally important team. Team members must be church members for 1 year (have joined before July 19, 2025) and cannot be family members. If you will not be in attendance on July 19, you can vote in the church office Monday-Thursday, July 13-16, 8 AM to 5 PM daily.
July Members’ Meeting, Sunday, July 19, 6:30 PM, Sanctuary
Youth & Family Kayak Trip, Tuesday, July 21, Broken Bow, OK
Cost is $25 per single person kayak. Vans will depart EBC at 8 AM. Please sign up on the Front Foyer Bulletin Board.
T. E. L., Tuesday, July 21, 12 PM, MH
Word of the month is creation. Lunch will be served.
Farewell Reception for the Piles Family, Sunday, July 26,
Rains High School Cafeteria, 6 PM
Join our Deacons and T. E. L. to say goodbye to Bro. Richard and his family.
T. E. L. will provide ice cream and refreshments. A box will be available to collect cards or letters.
Sunday Playlist
Morning Worship: 10:30 AM
Call to Worship:
#147 “How Great Thou Art”
“His Mercy is More”
Welcome & Prayer Time: Bro. Richard
Congregational Singing:
“Christ Our Hope in Life and Death”
#526 “The Solid Rock”
Offertory Prayer & Offertory
Message in Song: Claire and Everleigh Vanderwilt
“The Darkest Hour”
Message from the Word: Dr. Richard D. Piles
“The Cross, Part 2 of 2”
Various Scriptures (NKJV)
Time of Commitment:
#480 “Only Trust Him”
The Lord’s Supper
Parting Declaration: Luke 18:27
Benediction:
#771 “We’ll Understand it Better By and By”