Week of 2/13/26
LADIES GETAWAY
Ladies you’re invited to join us May 1st-3rd at beautiful Cedar Springs Christian Retreat Center in Sumas, Washington. Our guest speaker is Gale Johnson, and she will be sharing on “Celebrating Together – Whatever Happens” a study on Philippians. This is a great time to deepen relationships with each other and our Lord. $260 covers 2 nights and 5 delicious meals (towels and bedding provided). A deposit of $130 is due by February 28th, either by mail or placing it in one of the sanctuary tithe boxes, and the remaining balance will be due in April. Please make checks payable to ERCC with LGA in the memo line and let us know if you’re planning on coming by emailing Women’s Ministry or signing up at the table in the foyer on Sunday. We're super excited and hope that you’ll be able to join us!
EASTER SPRING FLING
Mark your calendars, volunteer signups begin Sunday, March 1st! Our event will take place on Saturday, April 4th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and there are many ways to help before, during, and after the event. We are also gratefully accepting donations of mini, Easter egg–sized candy. This is one of our largest community outreach opportunities, and we’d love you to be part of it. Jan or Kristen will be able to answer any questions and help you find a place to serve.
SAFETY TEAM
We are looking for volunteers to serve once a month during service by helping patrol the building and grounds. If you’re interested in joining our Safety Team, please contact Pastor Adam.
ERCC WORKDAY
Join us for a Church Workday on March 14th from 9:00am to 12:00pm as we come together to clean and maintain God's house. We'll be organizing, cleaning, tidying up the grounds, and tackling various projects. Please bring any tools and work gloves you have. Lunch will be provided afterward. For more details, contact the Deacons.
SERVING OUR SENIORS
Would you like to serve in our ministry? This is a bi-monthly gathering on the second and fourth Tuesday at 11:30am where our seniors come together for fellowship, faith, and a delicious meal. Here’s how you can help: prepare a dish to contribute to the lunch—either a main dish, side, salad, rolls, or dessert. It’s a simple but impactful way to show love and appreciation to our seniors. The time commitment is flexible and we cover the food cost. You can even prepare your dish ahead of time and drop it off at the church. If interested, contact Dean or Kirie.
SONG OF THE MONTH - FEBRUARY
Our Song of the Month beautifully echoes the heart of Lent - the 40 days leading up to Easter - a season of slowing down, examining our hearts, and loosening our grip on the things we hold most tightly and place them fully in Jesus’ hands. This song becomes a prayer of honest offering, reminding us that true freedom is found not in what we keep for ourselves, but in what we willingly lay down.
Jesus Have It All by Jeremy Riddle
WEEKEND TO REMEMBER – MARRIAGE CONFERENCE
Whether you’re coming to be refreshed or to rest, join us for three meaningful days of learning, laughter, and connection on March 20–22 at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue. Couples can save $100 on registration by using the group name EastRentonChurch. Please note that hotel accommodations and meals are not included in the registration cost. A discounted hotel group rate of $185 per night is available through March 6th. To register, visit WeekendToRemember.com or call FamilyLife at 800-358-6329. If you have any questions, contact Dave or Gale Johnson.
SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY
Come and join us for a study on Daniel. We meet Sunday mornings at 8:45 AM in the Media room. The study is facilitated by Elder Scott. We will be starting a new study on February 22nd in Genesis chapters 12-25 on Abraham. This is a great opportunity to meet others in the church and share God’s Word.
COFFEE FELLOWSHIP
Stop in and join us before service on Sunday morning around 9:15 AM for some light refreshments and fellowship.
MEN - IRON SHARPENS IRON
We encourage the men of ERCC to invite friends and gather with us on February 14th at 7:00 AM. Let’s help strengthen one another sp1318iritually, mentally, and emotionally through thoughtful conversations. Questions, contact Men’s Ministry.
CHURCH POTLUCK
We invite everyone, whether you’re new, have been attending for years or are visiting for the first time, to join us for our church potluck after service on Sunday, February 15th at 11:30 AM. If your last name begins with the letters A-J please bring a main dish and K-Z please bring a side dish or dessert. We look forward to gathering with you!
YOUTH - ERCC YOUTH
Invite your friends and join us at youth group on Sunday, February 15th, from 4:30–7:30 PM. We’ll kick things off with some fun games, dinner, and then dive into a meaningful lesson. For questions, reach out to Pastor Adam.
OFFICE CLOSED
The office will be closed on Monday, February 16th in observance of President's Day.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Ladies, we have a new Bible study called Jesus and Prayer by Shelly Smith. Prayer is a natural part of our relationship with God, but it doesn't come naturally in always knowing what to pray or how to pray. Jesus taught His followers to pray through His example and through parables and instructions. We will learn more about prayer from Jesus in the Bible and practice praying. We meet from 9:30-11:00 AM on Thursdays in the Media room at ERCC and the cost is $5 If you are interested, contact Diane Christensen.
SENIOR BIBLE FELLOWSHIP
Senior Saints! Please join us as we share our lives in Christ to encourage, grow, and laugh with each other. We’ll meet in the ERCC Media room for a delicious lunch, ukulele led worship, a biblical message, sharing, and prayer. The Lord sustains us as we continue to bear fruit and praise God. (Psalm 92:14 – 15). Come and join us on Tuesday, February 24th from 11:30-1:00 PM. If you have any questions or need transportation, contact Dean or Kirie Tsuchida. We look forward to spending time with you!
MEN - MEN’S BREAKFAST
We would like to invite the men to the Men’s Breakfast on Saturday, February 28th, from 7:00–8:30 AM. They'll have a hearty breakfast, connect with other men from our church, and be encouraged together. Following the meal, Elder Giff will share a message, and then they’ll break into small groups for meaningful discussions. We hope you’ll join us for this time of fellowship and strengthening.
PRAYER MEETING
Come join us for our monthly prayer gathering. We will meet in the evening at 7:00 PM on the first Tuesday of each month. Together, we will pray for our church, ERCC ministries, our country, and the nations. Our next prayer meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 3rd and will be led by Elder Dean Tsuchida. We hope you will join us as we seek the Lord together in prayer.
WOMEN - LADIES NIGHT OUT
Ladies, come join us for a relaxing evening on March 11th at 7:00pm. We will have the privilege of hearing Eunice Yamamoto testimony and enjoy encouraging fellowship. Bring a snack to share but not required. We hope to see you there! Contact Jeanette if you have any questions.
PRAYER CHAIN
Click this link if you would like to join the prayer chain and receive prayer requests from people in our congregation. Click this link if you would like to submit a prayer request.
GLEAN AT ERCC (food and other items)
Inspired by: Acts 4:32 "All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had."
ERCC hosts a gleaning on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays around 11:00 – 12:00 PM in the back parking lot. Items are extras from stores such as Costco and QFC. It's mostly food, but sometimes other household items. When you arrive, there will be a person handing out buttons with numbers. You will line up according to your number. The elderly will have their own line and will go first. You will go through in groups of 10 and you must stay in line, no passing. Items allowed to pick depend on the amount of food that is brought. All participants are asked to enter through the back gate, park and go directly to the “number person” and get in line. (No scanning of the items laid out) Please come to the church after you receive the email notification from ERCC.
People attending ERCC are welcome to participate in the ‘glean’ distribution. If you would like to attend please email the church office and you will be added to the ‘gleaning’ email list. An e-mail will be sent about 15-20 minutes before the distribution begins. You must wait until the email is sent before coming to the church. These are the instructions for the current participants and ERCC participants will be expected to do the same.
PRESTON FOOD BANK
Preston Food Bank is making a huge impact, supporting 200 families each week and creating special care bags for women, children, shut-ins, and more each month. To help them continue this vital work, they need plastic and paper shopping bags, magazines, and egg cartons. If you’d like to contribute, please place your donations in the walk-in pantry located in the church kitchen. Sally Williams will be collecting items every Sunday. Thank you for helping make a difference in our community.
Ladies you’re invited to join us May 1st-3rd at beautiful Cedar Springs Christian Retreat Center in Sumas, Washington. Our guest speaker is Gale Johnson, and she will be sharing on “Celebrating Together – Whatever Happens” a study on Philippians. This is a great time to deepen relationships with each other and our Lord. $260 covers 2 nights and 5 delicious meals (towels and bedding provided). A deposit of $130 is due by February 28th, either by mail or placing it in one of the sanctuary tithe boxes, and the remaining balance will be due in April. Please make checks payable to ERCC with LGA in the memo line and let us know if you’re planning on coming by emailing Women’s Ministry or signing up at the table in the foyer on Sunday. We're super excited and hope that you’ll be able to join us!
EASTER SPRING FLING
Mark your calendars, volunteer signups begin Sunday, March 1st! Our event will take place on Saturday, April 4th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and there are many ways to help before, during, and after the event. We are also gratefully accepting donations of mini, Easter egg–sized candy. This is one of our largest community outreach opportunities, and we’d love you to be part of it. Jan or Kristen will be able to answer any questions and help you find a place to serve.
SAFETY TEAM
We are looking for volunteers to serve once a month during service by helping patrol the building and grounds. If you’re interested in joining our Safety Team, please contact Pastor Adam.
ERCC WORKDAY
Join us for a Church Workday on March 14th from 9:00am to 12:00pm as we come together to clean and maintain God's house. We'll be organizing, cleaning, tidying up the grounds, and tackling various projects. Please bring any tools and work gloves you have. Lunch will be provided afterward. For more details, contact the Deacons.
SERVING OUR SENIORS
Would you like to serve in our ministry? This is a bi-monthly gathering on the second and fourth Tuesday at 11:30am where our seniors come together for fellowship, faith, and a delicious meal. Here’s how you can help: prepare a dish to contribute to the lunch—either a main dish, side, salad, rolls, or dessert. It’s a simple but impactful way to show love and appreciation to our seniors. The time commitment is flexible and we cover the food cost. You can even prepare your dish ahead of time and drop it off at the church. If interested, contact Dean or Kirie.
SONG OF THE MONTH - FEBRUARY
Our Song of the Month beautifully echoes the heart of Lent - the 40 days leading up to Easter - a season of slowing down, examining our hearts, and loosening our grip on the things we hold most tightly and place them fully in Jesus’ hands. This song becomes a prayer of honest offering, reminding us that true freedom is found not in what we keep for ourselves, but in what we willingly lay down.
Jesus Have It All by Jeremy Riddle
WEEKEND TO REMEMBER – MARRIAGE CONFERENCE
Whether you’re coming to be refreshed or to rest, join us for three meaningful days of learning, laughter, and connection on March 20–22 at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue. Couples can save $100 on registration by using the group name EastRentonChurch. Please note that hotel accommodations and meals are not included in the registration cost. A discounted hotel group rate of $185 per night is available through March 6th. To register, visit WeekendToRemember.com or call FamilyLife at 800-358-6329. If you have any questions, contact Dave or Gale Johnson.
SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY
Come and join us for a study on Daniel. We meet Sunday mornings at 8:45 AM in the Media room. The study is facilitated by Elder Scott. We will be starting a new study on February 22nd in Genesis chapters 12-25 on Abraham. This is a great opportunity to meet others in the church and share God’s Word.
COFFEE FELLOWSHIP
Stop in and join us before service on Sunday morning around 9:15 AM for some light refreshments and fellowship.
MEN - IRON SHARPENS IRON
We encourage the men of ERCC to invite friends and gather with us on February 14th at 7:00 AM. Let’s help strengthen one another sp1318iritually, mentally, and emotionally through thoughtful conversations. Questions, contact Men’s Ministry.
CHURCH POTLUCK
We invite everyone, whether you’re new, have been attending for years or are visiting for the first time, to join us for our church potluck after service on Sunday, February 15th at 11:30 AM. If your last name begins with the letters A-J please bring a main dish and K-Z please bring a side dish or dessert. We look forward to gathering with you!
YOUTH - ERCC YOUTH
Invite your friends and join us at youth group on Sunday, February 15th, from 4:30–7:30 PM. We’ll kick things off with some fun games, dinner, and then dive into a meaningful lesson. For questions, reach out to Pastor Adam.
OFFICE CLOSED
The office will be closed on Monday, February 16th in observance of President's Day.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Ladies, we have a new Bible study called Jesus and Prayer by Shelly Smith. Prayer is a natural part of our relationship with God, but it doesn't come naturally in always knowing what to pray or how to pray. Jesus taught His followers to pray through His example and through parables and instructions. We will learn more about prayer from Jesus in the Bible and practice praying. We meet from 9:30-11:00 AM on Thursdays in the Media room at ERCC and the cost is $5 If you are interested, contact Diane Christensen.
SENIOR BIBLE FELLOWSHIP
Senior Saints! Please join us as we share our lives in Christ to encourage, grow, and laugh with each other. We’ll meet in the ERCC Media room for a delicious lunch, ukulele led worship, a biblical message, sharing, and prayer. The Lord sustains us as we continue to bear fruit and praise God. (Psalm 92:14 – 15). Come and join us on Tuesday, February 24th from 11:30-1:00 PM. If you have any questions or need transportation, contact Dean or Kirie Tsuchida. We look forward to spending time with you!
MEN - MEN’S BREAKFAST
We would like to invite the men to the Men’s Breakfast on Saturday, February 28th, from 7:00–8:30 AM. They'll have a hearty breakfast, connect with other men from our church, and be encouraged together. Following the meal, Elder Giff will share a message, and then they’ll break into small groups for meaningful discussions. We hope you’ll join us for this time of fellowship and strengthening.
PRAYER MEETING
Come join us for our monthly prayer gathering. We will meet in the evening at 7:00 PM on the first Tuesday of each month. Together, we will pray for our church, ERCC ministries, our country, and the nations. Our next prayer meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 3rd and will be led by Elder Dean Tsuchida. We hope you will join us as we seek the Lord together in prayer.
WOMEN - LADIES NIGHT OUT
Ladies, come join us for a relaxing evening on March 11th at 7:00pm. We will have the privilege of hearing Eunice Yamamoto testimony and enjoy encouraging fellowship. Bring a snack to share but not required. We hope to see you there! Contact Jeanette if you have any questions.
PRAYER CHAIN
Click this link if you would like to join the prayer chain and receive prayer requests from people in our congregation. Click this link if you would like to submit a prayer request.
GLEAN AT ERCC (food and other items)
Inspired by: Acts 4:32 "All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of their possessions was their own, but they shared everything they had."
ERCC hosts a gleaning on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays around 11:00 – 12:00 PM in the back parking lot. Items are extras from stores such as Costco and QFC. It's mostly food, but sometimes other household items. When you arrive, there will be a person handing out buttons with numbers. You will line up according to your number. The elderly will have their own line and will go first. You will go through in groups of 10 and you must stay in line, no passing. Items allowed to pick depend on the amount of food that is brought. All participants are asked to enter through the back gate, park and go directly to the “number person” and get in line. (No scanning of the items laid out) Please come to the church after you receive the email notification from ERCC.
People attending ERCC are welcome to participate in the ‘glean’ distribution. If you would like to attend please email the church office and you will be added to the ‘gleaning’ email list. An e-mail will be sent about 15-20 minutes before the distribution begins. You must wait until the email is sent before coming to the church. These are the instructions for the current participants and ERCC participants will be expected to do the same.
PRESTON FOOD BANK
Preston Food Bank is making a huge impact, supporting 200 families each week and creating special care bags for women, children, shut-ins, and more each month. To help them continue this vital work, they need plastic and paper shopping bags, magazines, and egg cartons. If you’d like to contribute, please place your donations in the walk-in pantry located in the church kitchen. Sally Williams will be collecting items every Sunday. Thank you for helping make a difference in our community.