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BE BLESSED BY LITTLE ONES:  Volunteers are needed to serve in the church nursery and take care of our precious infants and toddlers during our 9:30 a.m. worship services and 11:00 a.m. Christian Ed. hour.  Be a part of a monthly rotation to serve these precious little ones.  To volunteer contact Al Gonzalez at al@emmanuelburbank.org. 
SATURDAY: OCTOBER 14: PARENTS' NIGHT OUT:  eKids Children's Ministry will host a "Parents' Night Out" this Saturday, October 14 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Drop your kids off at church and we will entertain them with games, snacks, movies and a super special surprise before everyone heads home.  Please make sure to RSVP via email to our Children's Minister Al Gonzalez at:  al@emmanuelburbank.org.
 
SUNDAY: THE FORUM CONTINUES:   All adults are invited to participate in the Forum on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. in the Church Family Room. The Sunday Forum is discussing the attitudes that get in the way of a life that honors God, including the perils of complaining, criticism, doubt, covetousness, and rebellion. The Forum is hosted by Connie and Randy Karman. For more information contact Randy Karman at  randy@emmanuelburbank,org. 
 
SUNDAY: MIXED BAGS SALE CONTINUES:   Help the Middle School and High School students earn money to go to camp by supporting our Mixed Bag Designs fundraiser October 15 - October 22. We are selling totes, accessories, kitchenware and tons more. The products will be for sale at the table outside before and after church starting October 8, 15 and 22. For more information contact Kathy Drummond at   kathy@emmanuelburbank.org  
 
IT IS NOT TOO LATE FOR ALPHA:  ALPHA is a 10 week introductory course into Christianity that began last Sunday. Each Sunday evening begins with a free dinner, followed by a thought-provoking video.  Participants then break up into small groups for lively discussions.  It is a great opportunity to explore life's difficult questions in a safe, friendly environment. Alpha is held on Sunday evenings from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. at the Durrance home.  For more details contact Rick Durrance at  rick@emmanuelburbank.org
 
COMING UP:      
 
OCTOBER 17: WOMEN'S EVENING BIBLE STUDY:  Women's Ministry invites all ladies to join us Tuesday nights at 7:00 p.m. beginning October 17 - November 14 (skipping October 31) at the home of Sue Copp. We will be going through the book "Discerning the Voice of God" by Priscilla Shirer.  The book costs $15.00.  To register contact Sue Copp  suecopp@sbcglobal.net  or Bev McLeod  careyandbevmcleod@yahoo.com .  
 
NOVEMBER 11: CLASSIC CAR SHOW AND PANCAKE BREAKFAST:  Come see a collection of Classic Cars and enjoy a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. - Noon at Emmanuel Church.  To register your classic car,contact John Zook at johnz@emmanuelburbank.org .
 
NOVEMBER 11:  MOVIES ON THE LOT:   Get ready for our next Movies on the Lot Saturday, November 11.  Details coming soon.
 
Sunday Discipleship Classes - 11:00 a.m.

Adults
Koinonia:  Garden Room A -  "Processing Grief: Biblical and Personal Insights" (cont)- Jon Ericson teaching 
Bereans: Garden Room B - "Battling Worry, Anxiety and Fear" -
Billye Johnstone teaching
Legacy Builders:  Garden Room C - "Boundaries with Kids" - Rick Durrance facilitating
Cleavers: Garden Room D - "A Chronology of the Last Days- Part 2" - Mel Loucks teaching
 
Youth
High School Sunday School: Lower Youth Center - Andrea Di Francia Teaching
Middle School Small Groups: Upper Youth Center - Small Group Leaders Teaching

Children  - 9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Sunday School: JAV Room - Sunday School Teachers Teaching

Other Adult Discipleship Classes:

The Group : 25-35ish: Meets Mondays at 7 p.m. in the Family Room.
Leaders: Bob and Kathy Drummond. For details contact Bob at   bob@emmanuelburbank.org. 
 
Roots: Post-High School - 24ish:   Meets Mondays at 7:30 p.m. in the Lower Youth Center. Leaders:  Andrea and Amy DiFrancia. Contact Andrea at   andrea@emmanuelburbank.org . 

THIS WEEK'S SERMON 
Sermon Series:
Empowering Transformation  
"Empowering Transformation through Discipleship!"
Pastor Rick Durrance, Facilitating