Another “Indian Fall” in the valley. It’s hard to get that fall feeling when the heat just won’t break!…
A big group of EVBCers are heading to Mexico on November 8-10, giving up their time, energy and finances to help build homes for the poor. Please pray, and consider giving financially…
For all those who’ve asked, Ella has recovered nicely for her procedure earlier this month…
Another All-Mesa BBQ is on the books for November 23. Town & Country Foods is donating the meat once again. We had nearly 200 people last time. Might we get to 300 this time?…
Many of you know that Susanne Lynch is doing a marvelous job coordinating our Compassion Ministries, and many of you are directly involved in those projects. Thanks to you all, and give Susanne a high-five the next time you see her…
We’re on the edge of launching our 20th Home Group in Mesa. 18 months ago, we had fewer than 10. It’s exciting to see the body both expand and deepen all over Mesa…
I’m amazed at how people behave during election time. Somehow, even believers in Christ think it’s okay to bash candidates they won’t be supporting – and to do so through mass emails to friends. We try to tell our kids that you don’t have to put someone down to lift someone else up, but they sure do get confusing messages from the adults around them…
“Fourth Seed” is the name for the Mesa Area Men’s Ministry. It’s a reference to the last of the seeds sown by the sower in Matthew 13, which is like “the man who hears the word and understands it. He produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.” The men in our Area truly want to hear, understand and produce! (Our next breakfast is November 8th)…
It’s that season again at EVBC when Pastor Tom takes us through the doctrines of grace. Each time, I’m reminded of how much I love my God, and how much I appreciate our church…
Around 200 men gathered at our recent EVBC Men’s Breakfast, and were blessed to hear the testimony of Mesa’s own L.J. Richardson. Thanks for sharing your heart, brother!…
Did you know that Holly McDaniel is leading a woman’s Bible study on Thursday mornings in Central Mesa? I’ve heard a few women testify to how wonderful it is…
This is a big weekend for EVBC, and for Second Mile Church, our plant in the Williams-Gateway area. Sunday is the first “preview service” for the new church. Be praying!…
Tough economic times. I can’t help but think, hope and pray that season like this are great for the proclamation of a more lasting hope, the gospel…
We’re having more first time visitors to EVBC than we’ve had in a long time. That’s why we need to ramp up our welcoming ministries in Mesa! Do you want to help greet new people in your area of the city? If so, we could really use your help…
I fly to Italy on Monday, October 27th, where I’ll be teaching U.S. college students a course on the history of the Renaissance and Reformation. Thanks for your prayers, both for me and my family while I’m away…
November 16th will be fabulous! An all-EVBC Anniversary Sunday service…in Mesa! Yes, the Mesa Ampitheater at 10:00a. Should we all wear Mesa yellow?…
We’re looking forward to an exciting change on Sunday afternoons at EVBC, starting November 23rd. The 4:00 Chapel service is being replaced by a second offering of the Sunday Six service. It’s a much needed change, since the 6:00 service, our largest service every Sunday, has been over-capacity for months. If you havne’t tried Sunday Six, maybe you should check out “Sunday 46″…
A few weeks until the election. Please remember to a) participate like a good citizen, b) take the opportunities to share with others about the key issues, c) do so without sinning by slandering others, and d) pray, because, ultimately, only one vote counts!
God bless you, Mesa, and America, … Bill
