Announcements for 1-8-12

[ amanda turek ] 

kris turek’s 21-year-old daughter, amanda, lost almost everything in an apartment fire on new year’s day. your gifts to the erc needs ministry made an immediate financial gift possible. stay tuned for more ways to help.

[ the guys meet ] 

erc men will meet for coffee and/or breakfast + conversation at dunn brothers in hopkins on friday, january 6 at 5:30am.

[ faces ] 

our first message series of 2012 starts this sunday, january 8. get ready for “faces: bible people you want to be like.”

[ women's bible study ]

the women of emmaus will be discussing n.t. wright’s book, “after you believe:  why christian character matters” starting january 11, meeting on wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 at church. through this book discussion we’ll be looking at scripture and hoping to gain new insight as to how we can better “live out the way of Jesus Christ.” from the cover:  “…wright insightfully encourages readers to find new purpose and clarity by taking us on an eye-opening journey through key biblical passages that promise to radically alter the work of the church and the direction of our lives.” books are available downstairs for $10, payable to danya. questions? email Greta.