This is a video produced by Hillsong that we showed in worship yesterday. Indeed the needs are surrounding. The question we posed yesterday was this: How do leverage everything we have to sow generously for the kingdom of God. 2 Cor. 6.

It was so exciting to launch our new partnership with Swaziland through World Vision. Here's what is even cooler...God has already been at work. Yesterday, we got to hear those stories. Shelters in communities fully funded...and next a water treatment facility. Yesterday the body at EBC snatched up 25 beautiful kids from these same communities to sponsor...yeah, we ran out! Our call is already in to World Vision for more kids.

It is awesome to be a part of a church whose heart breaks for the outcast, forgotten, and lost. Let's continue on the journey of relying on the sufficiency of Christ and giving our lives to see the name of Jesus Christ lifted high!

We are rapidly coming to the close of our series Awakening. It has been an incredible journey remembering the life God has called His people to find and live in Christ. I am simply amazed at the great things God is doing in people. Just last night I was talking to someone who had just gone to their first small group ever...and they loved it. It is so cool to see people growing in faith and finding life while connecting with others.

Yesterday, after services I had conversations with several folks who were sharing how God has recently been changing their perspective on life. As we ventured through 'Serve the World' yesterday, God gave us all a poignant reminder that those who love Him, also love others...and that flows out of us as we give our lives to see Jesus lifted high. Some people wanted to see it again, so below is the video we made and showed yesterday in worship....challenging facts that paint a huge picture for of the need for us to live and love like Jesus...

you have been filled....now you have been sent....live for Him!

Phenomenal time of worship this past Sunday...celebrating the fact that in Christ, we belong to Him, and we belong to each other...we are a community, a family, and as 1 Peter says... a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, called to proclaim the greatness of the One who has called us out of darkness and into his glorious light.

These are lyrics to a song we sang this past weekend. Several folks have asked about it. It is a beautiful prayer and call for the church to live out Jesus' words of John 13...to be His agents of love and redemption. Someone even suggested it become our EBC theme. you can download it on itunes. enjoy!
By Our Love - Christy Nockles
Brothers, let us come together
Walking in the Spirit, there's much to be done...
We will come reaching, out from our comforts
And they will know us by our love...

Sisters, we were made for kindness
We can pierce the darkness as He shines through us...
We will come reaching, with a song of healing...
And they will know us by our love!

The time is now Come Church arise...
Love with His hands See with His eyes...
Bind it around you,Let it never leave you,
And they will know us by our love...

Children, You are hope for justice,
Stand firm in the Truth now, set your hearts above
You will be reaching, long after we’re gone,
And they will know you by your love!

The time is now Come Church arise...
Love with His hands See with His eyes...
Bind it around you,Let it never leave you,
And they will know us by our love...