EBC Bulletin 10.20.2013 - Clover Sitesstorage.cloversites.com/emmanuelbaptistchurch...Usama Dakdok, an Egyptian Christian who specializes in Islamic Law and evangelism to Muslims,

   PRAYER FOCUS Christian Education Penny Sunblad, Rachel Faber, Terry Ogdon, Ron Wortham, Gene Pointer, Traci Murillo, Laurie Geeslin, Caroline Lee Shut-In Lois Hagman (Mount Vernon, WA) Converge Northwest Church Mansfield Community (Mansfield, WA) Converge Worldwide Missionary John & Jan Baxter (Philippines/Diaspora)

Prayer Chain Contact Persons: 8:30AM-4:30PM (M-F): Call the church office @ 424-1173 Evenings and Weekends: e-mail [email protected]

See prayer request insert at the Connections Desk

EBC Office Hours: M-F 8:30am-4:30pm

Adult Ministr ies Pastor Herb Geeslin Student Ministr ies Pastor Eric Abisror Women’s Ministr ies Regina Pimentel/Buffi Taylor Children’s Ministries Terry Ogdon Church Administrator Dennis Weems

New American Standard Bibles are available at the back of the Worship Center.

Interpreting for the deaf & hard of hearing is available in the service.

There is a cry room with a live stream feed of the service available for mothers with babies located just outside the Chapel doors.

Download the audio of today’s sermon at www.ebcmv.org (under Sunday Morning-Sermons).

Image credit: www.123rf.com/photo_13818365_old-paper-as-a- Common Objections to

the Christian Faith Emmanuel Baptist Church 1515 E College Way Mount Vernon, WA 98273 www.ebcmv.org 360-424-1173

EBC MISSIONARIES OF THE WEEK

Rob & Laura Evans WEC International (Mexico)

Praise: Their safe return to Mexico, and the protection of their home and belonging while they were gone.

Answered prayer regarding schooling for Hannah and Josiah

Renewed vision, anticipation, and encouragement of what God has planned

Initial tests by the doctor indicate that the hole in Ellie’s heart has healed!

Prayer: For God’s wisdom and grace as they readjust

Please pray for healing and reconciliation in the Mexican Church. Prior to their return, a misunderstanding took place between members of the congregation, and about half of them left.

For learning and training of new responsibilities and completion of the TESOL certification

Find out more about EBC missions at ebcmv.org/aboutus

9:00AM Equipping Hour Building Rock Solid Marriages // Chapel Deaf Class // W101 Exploring the Idea of God as an Artist // W102 Living Life Now in Anticipation of Heaven // W201 Financial Peace University // W203 “The Trojan Horse & the Church” // Fireside Room

9:00AM Jr & Sr High Class Jr  High  Class    //    W103  Sr.  High  Class    //    Youth  Center

9:00AM Children’s Church Infants (0-18 mo.) // Sonshine Garden Toddlers (18 mo.-3 yrs) // Promise Park 3-year-old // Noah’s Floating Zoo 4-year-old/Preschool // Town Square Kindergarteners // Miracle Marina 1st -2nd Grade // Train Station 3rd Grade // Theatre 4th Grade Girls // Service Station 4th Grade Boys // Theatre 5th – 6th Grade // Service Station

10:30AM Worship Service

10:30AM Children’s Church Infants  thru  Kindergarten  same  as  above.    1st-­‐  6 th  Grade  //    Attend  Service  With  Parents  or  Theatre    

Guest  Speaker  Usama  Dakdok  1 0 . 2 0 . 2 0 1 3  

W h a t   I s   I s l a m ?    

W e l c o m e We  are  a  chu rch   fue led  by  B ib l i ca l  conv ic t ion   to  accompl i sh  Ch r i s t ’ s  m is s ion .  

 FYI Grief Share Monday, 7:00PM, Hall of Names

Deaf Bible Study Wednesday, 7:00PM, Town Square

Prayer Meeting Wednesday, 7:00pm, Conference Room

Men’s Prayer Group Wednesday, 6:30AM, Fireside Room Women’s Prayer Group Thursday, 8:30AM, Conference Room

EBC FYI Baptism Sunday, November 3, 10:30AM Worship Service All are invited to join us in celebrating the baptism of some of our congregants. If you are interested in being baptized please mark your Connections Card. An interview process with the pastors is required as part of the process. Potluck Sunday, November 3, 12:15PM Worship Center Join us after the baptisms for an all-church potluck. Bring your favorite main dish, some dessert are needed as well. Worship & Tech Ministry Volunteers Needed Volunteers are needed in our Worship and Arts Ministry. If you are a drummer or can play a synth keyboard or electric guitar and are willing to serve on the Worship Team, please mark your Connections Card. We are also looking to train people for the positions of projection, lighting, and mixing live music. No previous experience is required for the tech team. For further details regarding these needs please stop by the Connections Desk for an application form and description of the positions. Questions: Heidi @ [email protected]

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY Fun Fall Festival October 31, Worship Center Fun, FREE event with carnival games, cakewalk, costume contest, door prizes, food, and cider! Invite your family and friends. For this event we need over 100 hundred fun filled volunteers. All of the areas we need help with are listed on the Connections Card. We are also accepting wrapped candy donations, and gift cards ($5-$25) for door prizes. Questions: Valerie Christensen @ [email protected] Nursery Volunteers We need volunteers who are willing to serve once every four weeks in our nursery on Sunday mornings. We are also short on volunteers to help in the nursery on Tuesday nights for AWANA. Your help is greatly appreciated! Questions: Pam @ [email protected] To sign up please mark the Connections Card

COMMUNITY EVENT

Islam Sunday, October 20, 6:00PM, Worship Center Usama Dakdok, an Egyptian Christian who specializes in Islamic Law and evangelism to Muslims, will hold a 2 hour session on what Islam is and what its impact are on us. Questions: Donna Smiley @ 424-6960

FEED THE FAMILY

Saving on Your Grocery Budget Saturday, October 26, 9:30AM, Kitchen/Fireside Room Look forward to lots of tips and secrets for saving money at the grocery store, as well as household, shopping, and cooking from scratch tips. We’ll also make laundry detergent for pennies, along with a nifty take-home surprise. Questions: Ann Olwin @ [email protected]

SERVING CONNECTION

Harvest Dinner Volunteers Thursday, November 14, 6:00PM We need volunteers to help with our Harvest Dinner. Check the Connections Card for details regarding these positions. Chair Stacking Team Available for 1-3 hours a week. Every week chairs get taken down in the Worship Center either Sunday or Tuesday, and set back up Friday or Saturday. We are in need of able-bodied workers to help with this every week. Signups are on the Connections Card Questions: Dennis @ 424-1173

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

Be Transformed, Romans 12:2 Friday, November 8, 6:30PM, Worship Center Get your tickets at the Connections Desk! We will be hearing from a few of our women that are working towards their NANC certification for Biblical Counseling. They will be sharing on various topics regarding our sanctification. Please invite your family, friends, and neighbors to this night! It will be a no charge event, but please consider bringing one baby item to donate to Pregnancy Choices. We are in need of volunteers for this event! Check the Connections Card for a list of ways you can be involved!

YOUTH MINISTRY Common Objections to the

Christian Faith Wednesday, 7:00PM, Youth Center 7th-12 graders are invited to join us for a new series on the common objections to the Christian faith. Topics discussed will include: Why would God send people to an eternal hell? Why would God allow suffering in this world? What is heaven like? Did the resurrection of Jesus really happen? Questions: Pastor Eric @ [email protected]

No Youth Group October 30th.

Fall Rally November 8-10, Graham, WA, Cost: $60 All high school students welcome. For more details please see Pastor Eric. Questions: Pastor Eric @ [email protected]

BABY ANNOUNCEMENTS Aiden Dennis Sigman October 8, 7:02PM, 6lbs. 11.5oz., 20 in. Amanda Lindsay and Patrick Sigman welcomed Aiden to their family recently! Details regarding Meals for Mom will be forthcoming. Finnegan Gregg Harrison Peterson October 14, 3:25PM, 8.5lbs., 19.25 in. Josh & Xica Peterson welcomed Finnegan to their home on Monday. He joins big sister Ileah and big brother Ian. Doug & Barb Peterson and Cynthia Harrison are his grandparents. Details regarding Meals for Mom will be forthcoming.

HUMAN LIFE SIGNATURE AD

Support Human Life October 27, November 3, $5 per line Each January Human Life sponsors a signature ad in the Skagit Valley Herald containing the names of pro-life supporters in Skagit County. Human Life collects your names every October during the annual Respect Life month. You will be listed with other church members. Signatures will be collected starting next week.