HOT OFF THE PRESS
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: December 7, 2025
12/7 Nursery Workers: Betty Clifton, Jessica Guidry, Sara Haley
12/14 Nursery Workers: Shirley Hooten, Klay & Bailey Young
The Lottie Moon Post Office is open for your Christmas Cards to EBC Members.
Children’s Ministry Christmas Ornament Sale
Christmas Tree ornaments made by our kindergarten – 5th graders are for sell, and the proceeds will go to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. You may select an ornament from the children’s tree in the Front Foyer.
Cost is by donation.
A Wedding Gift Tree for Matthew Runion & Shelby Vaughn…
Is available through December 20 on the piano in Fellowship Hall.
Annual Christmas Love Offering for EBC Staff
The Personnel Committee invites you to participate in our annual Christmas Love Offering for all current staff members during the first three Sundays in December (7, 14, 21). All gifts not designated for a specific staff member will be divided among ministerial staff, office staff, and paid nursery workers.
1st Fruits on the 1st Sunday, December 7
Please bring your items for our Little Free Pantry. Cash donations are also appreciated. No glass jars or perishables can be accepted.
2026 Proposed Budgets Distributed, Sunday, December 7
Copies are available throughout the Front Foyer. This budget will be presented, discussed, and voted upon on Sunday, December 21, at 6:30 PM.
T.E.L. Christmas Caroling, Tuesday, December 9, 9 AM
Fellowship Meal, Wednesday, December 10, 5:30 PM, FH
The menu is Grilled Pork Loin Chops. Please bring a dessert to share.
The Serving/Clean-Up Team is Adult 4: Parents of Young Adults (J. Williams).
Suggested donations are: $4-adults, $3-children, $20-family maximum.
SAM Lunch & Game Day, Thursday, December 11, 12 PM, FH
The Lord’s Supper, Sunday, December 14, 10:30 AM, Sanctuary
T.E.L. Christmas Meal & Gift Exchange, Tuesday, December 16, 12 PM
Meal will be provided. Attendees need to bring favorite dessert to share. Also, please bring a wrapped, unmarked gift ($20). The word for the month is joy.
Backpack Buddies, Wednesday, December 17, 10:30 AM, FH
Sunday Playlist
Morning Worship: 10:30 AM
Welcome: Bro. Richard
Offertory Prayer & Offertory
Advent Candle Lighting - Peace
Kevin & Pam Gassett
Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 14:27
Celebration Choir Christmas and Drama Presentation:
Vignettes of Christmas
Congregational Singing:
#249 “O Come All Ye Faithful”
Time of Commitment:
#479 “Softly and Tenderly”
Ministry Opportunities: Bro. Richard
Parting Declaration: James 1:22
Benediction:
#258 “Go Tell It On the Mountain”