Worship Online with our "Re-Emerge" Sermon Series!

Worship with us online via livestream at our Emmanuel Church Burbank YouTube Channel. Or go to YouTube and search for "Emmanuel Church Burbank." Join us this coming Sun., June 7, as Pastor Brian continues
this encouraging sermon series titled "Re-Emerge." This series is on how we emerge well out of our shutdown.

RSVP to join us this coming Sun., June 7, at 11 a.m., for our Summer Spiritual Growth Classes. This 4-week series of classes will offer live interaction via Zoom. To participate, please RSVP to one of our teachers listed below.

Stewarding Your Life in the Seasons of Your Life: We all go through
different seasons in our life and each season has its own unique blessings and challenges. Recognizing what God has given you and how you respond to Him can be different in each season. Whether you're in an early, or a more senior season of life, this class will help you understand how to adjust, grow, and faithfully steward your life for God's purposes. To reserve your spot and receive the private Zoom link, email Pastor Bob Drummond at bob@emmanuelburbank.org.

Race Relations & Social Change: With all the upheaval and hurt happening in our society, let's dig into God's Word about race relations and social change. It's a difficult subject given all that's happened, but God's Word will offer truth, perspective, and direction. To reserve your spot and receive the private Zoom link, email Pastor Brian Chan at brian.chan@emmanuelburbank.org.   

Stage 1 of Emmanuel's Reopening!

On June 7, Emmanuel will begin Stage 1 of our 3-Stage Reopening Plan! The plan is an incremental, gradual reopening, for the health of our church body and a positive testimony to our community.
 
Stage 1 reopens to groups of 10 or fewer, under safety protocols and guidelines from the L.A. County Public Health Department.  
 
Stage 1 Details:
  • A certain number of staff will return to work at the church office; the church office will be open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for drop-offs and appointments.
  • Groups of 10 or fewer can gather on designated church campus locations, under safety protocols. Such groups might include Life Groups, prayer groups, Bible studies, ministry meetings, elder board meetings, etc. The number limit and safety protocols must be observed.
  • No home gatherings yet. Gatherings will take place on our church campus, so Emmanuel can provide proper sanitization, space, ventilation, and set-ups for social distancing.
  • The protocols for in-person gatherings of 10 or fewer are:
    1. Your group/ministry leader may reserve a church-campus space with our Facilities Director, Matt Hiett. No more than two such groups can meet on the church campus at the same time, and must be in separate buildings.
    2. You must RSVP if you plan to attend a group meeting, to ensure the number won't go over 10.
    3. After your group's meeting is scheduled, the Facilities team will properly sanitize the designated gathering areas, common areas, and bathrooms, and set everything up for proper social distancing.
    4. We will prominently post the required safety guidelines and protocols (including bathroom usage).
    5. You must maintain 6-foot social distancing and wear facemasks/face-coverings.
    6. No greeting with physical contact; no handshakes, hugs, etc.
    7. No food or beverages or water fountains (in order to maintain mask-wearing).
    8. We will provide hand sanitizers at the entryways and other locations.
    9. Those exhibiting symptoms (fever, coughing, sneezing) must not attend. Attendees will be verbally "screened"/asked. Those ages 65+ or who have a compromised health condition should not attend.
    10. Campus-space options for meeting rooms are: Sanctuary Overflow, CE Upstairs Room, the Outdoor Patio by the Youth Center, and the Upper Youth Center (for youth only).
Stage 1 is an option. Stage 1 is Emmanuel's first step in reopening. Individuals and groups can choose if and/or when they will engage in Stage 1 activities. The length of Stage 1 is undetermined. We recognize that some groups will choose to not enter into Stage 1 at all, and may choose to hold off until Stage 2 or 3 to gather in-person. No person or group should feel obligated to gather.
 
Flexibility. This pandemic situation -- with its daily new discoveries and policy developments -- shows just how fast things can change. So please remain flexible toward changes in this plan.
 
What is the rest of the plan? Stages 2 and 3 involve opening our campus to greater degrees, eventually leading to full, in-person, public worship services. The timeline for Stages 2 and 3 is also undetermined. We will only make this progression in healthy steps.
TP GIVEAWAY: Need toilet paper? We have some available for pick-up, or if you're unable to leave your home -- for delivery (in Burbank only). Email us at outreach@emmanuelburbank.org, and we'll send you a link to sign up on certain days and times. We will give out till supplies run  
out. If you know someone more vulnerable and less able-bodied who could use this TP help, please share this with them.

DISTILLED WATER AVAILABLE: Need distilled water? We have some available. You'll need to bring your own containers to fill-up at Emmanuel. To set up a time, please email Matt Hiett at matt@emmanuelburbank.org.

LIFE GROUPS: Now more than ever, being part of a fellowship is vital. If you're not connected to a Life Group and would like to be, contact Dan at daniel.re.osti@gmail.com. Or, contact any of our Life Group leaders directly.

EMMANUEL CHURCH CARE: Please be reminded of the Emmanuel Church Care sign-up availability. If you have any needs you want help with, please communicate what we can help you with, via Emmanuel's SignUpGenius website.   
 
U.S. CENSUS 2020: Currently, the Burbank area has a low self-response rate. It's important for the Burbank community to complete the 2020 census questionnaire in order for the right amount of federal funding to come into Burbank for schools, senior citizen centers, road repair, etc. Here's a website on how to help.
 
EMMANUEL ONLINE CONNECTION: In addition to our online Sunday Worship Service, Emmanuel Church also has mid-week online connection opportunities. Please note: On Emmanuel's YouTube channel, go to the Playlists tab, to find our Adult Ministries videos (noted below).  
  • Sunday Prayer, Sundays at 11 a.m., Emmanuel Facebook Group
  • Bible with Bob, Mondays, Emmanuel YouTube (Playlists > Adult Ministries)
  • Emmanuel News E-blast, Tuesdays, Email
  • Encouraging the Heart, Tuesdays, Emmanuel YouTube (Playlists > Adult Ministries)
  • High School Bible Study, Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m., Private Instagram
  • A Word from the Helm, Thursdays, Emmanuel Facebook Group
  • Pastoral Letter, Fridays, Email
  • Life Groups, please contact leaders for more info

GIVING OPTIONS There are many ways to give, including through:
  •  Our website at www.emmanuelburbank.org/give.
  •  Text-To-Give, by texting 84321.
  •  Mailing your offering to 438 E. Harvard Rd, Burbank, CA 91501.
  •  Using your bill-paying service for your tithe or regular offering.
For more information on how to give your tithes and offerings, contact Pastor Bob Drummond at  bob@emmanuelburbank.org.


Sunday - Worship online!
  • Worship Gathering at 9:30 a.m.
    Worship online via the livestream on our YouTube channel. Go to YouTube, and search for "Emmanuel Church Burbank."
  • Children's Programming at 10 a.m.
    Look for info from our children's ministry regarding their special children's worship service via Zoom.
  • High School Ministry Video at 11:30 a.m.
    Look for info sent from our youth leaders regarding their private Instagram account.
  • Middle School Ministry Video at 11 a.m.
    Look for info sent from our youth leaders regarding their private Facebook group.
 
THIS WEEK
 
"Re-Emerge:
With Hope"
2 Kings 4:8-37
 
Brian S. Chan, Preaching