Calvary Chapel is the host church for Eagle Rock Christian Homeschool Association. ERCHA is a support group for homeschool families who share the commonality of having Jesus Christ and the Bible as the foundation of our families, lives and homeschools. If you’re new to homeschooling and need extra help getting started, or if you're a homeschool family looking for a place to plug in, come join us!
Paul and JoAnn Craten (webmaster, Box Tops for Education):
have been married 17 years, have two children ages 16 and 14 and are in their 10th year of home schooling. Paul works in the deli department at WinCo and JoAnn is a stay at home mom who likes to do online work.
John & Tami Darfler,(Tweens, Year Book):
Married 8 years have one daughter
Destiny who is 12. This will be our 2nd year of Homeschooling. John is a Financial Advisor for Edward Jones and Tami does The Pampered Chef.
Jim & Alexis Grimm:
(Teens group leaders) Married 15 years, We are going
into our 7th year of
home schooling with a
son who will turn 13
before the end of the
year and is in 7th grade
and a daughter who is
10 years old and in 5th grade. Jim works in networks (Op Center) for INL and Alexis serves/teaches in the children’s ministry at Calvary Chapel and both are serving as
co-directors for the upper grades
in Calvary’s AWANA club.
James & Misty Jones:
(Party and special activity
coordinator). We have
been married for 11 years,
and have 2 children, ages
7 & 9 and we are starting
our 5th year of
homeschooling. James is a
truck driver for Boise
Cascade, and Misty works
in nursery as an overseer at Calvary Chapel of Idaho Falls.
Rhett & Brenda Rovig (Treasurers):
Married 22 years and have 2 children ages 18 and 15. We are in our 6th year of homeschooling. Rhett is an Electro-Mechanical Technician for Battelle Energy Alliance and Brenda is a stay-at-home mom. We love to camp, hike, golf, and be outdoors.
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your should and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk with them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Deuteronomy 6:5 – 7
Volunteers are needed for many things. If you have the heart and the time to help – please jump in. Our activity coordinator will let you know what the needs are, and try to steer away from scheduling conflicts, so give her a call before you plan something, but the more of us that can offer our gifts and talents and time, the more vibrant our group will be!
Tweens: Ages 9 – 12 from 6:30 – 8:30pm @ John & Tami Darfler’s home. Encourage your tweens to have great Fellowship, loads of fun and games, Biblical studies, and awesome food! Once about every 3 – 5 weeks. RSVP to Tami at 208.716.0180
Younger Elementary & Pre-school: We’d love to have someone who has a heart for ages 5 – 9, and a person who has a heart for pre-schoolers to put together activities etc. – contact Kristine if you can help! (208) 680.4863
All ages: Park Days: Tuesdays @ 2:30 @ Tautphaus Park (handicapped playground). Until the weather changes. We will then move indoors to the Rec. Center Gym, for 6 weeks, then skiing @ Kelly Canyon, then the Aquatic center!…we’ll keep you posted!
For Moms! Don’t miss our retreat, “Rest in the Lord” this October 14 – 16 @ Island Park - $65 includes meals! Call Misty Jones at (208) 529-0211.
Mom’s Night Out: Third Tuesday of Every month –September 15th, 7pm @ Perkins….
Monthly Meetings: Our meetings are designed to minister to the parents and refresh them in the Lord and in homeschooling. Our topics vary, and we’d like to hear what you would like as well! They are always the 2nd Monday of each month at Calvary Chapel. Child care is only available if you let us know in advance that you need it.
Dates to remember:
October 10th
November 14th
December 12th Christmas Party
January 9th
February 13th
(no child care-date night!)
March 12th – Science Fair w/ kids!
April 9th
May 14th
Scottish, English, and International Folk Dancing We are dancing SOME Fridays during the summer months from 7 to 8ish pm. If you want to check us out one evening, be sure to call or e-mail Kathy Byers first: (208) 745-1821 or kathyb@osioda.com. Anyone is welcome anytime!
Kelly Fadely is offering Institute for Excellence in Writing Classes. This year she will be teaching Literary Analysis (high school), Bible-based Writing (middle school) and Medieval History Writing. All classes are on Tuesdays beginning in October. The cost is $115 which includes materials.
The Idaho Falls Cutthroats again is offering a daytime swim program on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9am to 10:30am. Students are included as active members of the swim team. Begin-to-Swim is a 30 minute option for new swimmers. Contact Kelly Fadely with questions. Check out the team website for team information: ifcutthroats.org.
Christmas Party: Monday – December 12th @ 6pm: A-K bring Main Dish; L-P bring side dish; S-Z - Dessert
Valentine Party @ the Ice Rink Friday February 10th: Time TBA: Design and Create your own container to keep valentines, and bring valentines to share! Also – please bring snacks to share…it’s usually during lunchtime
Science Fair!: March 12th (during regular scheduled monthly meeting). Details will be coming, but save the date and start picking out your project!
Christ in the Arts: Thursday April 19th Celebrate the gifts God has given your child in any area of the arts: music, dance, martial arts, poetry, still arts etc.
Graduation Day @ Tautphaus Park! Sunday, June 3rd: Burgers, dogs and drinks provided. BrGing a side-dish or salad. Jumping castle..other fun stuff to celebrate! Please get diploma info to Kristine by May 30th (name, grade, special recognition).
Colonial Theatre Performances:
Nutcracker: Dec 9th @10:30
Flamingo Vivo: Friday, Feb. 24th @ noon.
Contact Julie Schweinsberg for ticket info: (208) 522-9888
Year Book: Take photos throughout the year @ ERCHA functions, take school pictures from your home, and forward them to Tami for our 11-12 YearBook. Yearbooks will be available for purchase at the end of this school year! Yeah!! If you’d like to help Tami, let her know!
We ask each family to contribute $25 per year to help off-set costs of parties, guest speakers etc. Make checks out to ERCHA or pay online @ www.homelight.org
If you’d like to schedule something – let us know! Email: info@homelight.org or kristinehaas@gmail.com Or call Kristine @ (208) 680-4963
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