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The new construction has given me many
opportunities to talk about how God is impacting
our church. These conversations start with our
new building and then turn to what really matters,
our relationships with each other and how God is
working through our church family. There are always examples to share of how God is working
through this project to teach us, strengthen our
faith, and show us His plan.
People at work and in the community have a lot of
questions about what is going on down at EBC
and it has been a lot of fun to share with them not
only the progress on our project, but how we have
been blessed through the process.
I hope we all can take every opportunity to tell
others about this amazing God we serve and what
He is doing in our church.
Enjoy the articles in the following pages on what
God is doing among us!
Dennis Roth, Building Committee Chairman
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Activities / Announcements
06-07
Building Articles / Photos
02-03
Calendar
05
Canyonview’s Live Nativity
08
Celebrations
07
Going to Others
04
Library Corner
06
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Emmanuel Bible Church
December 2.0.1.4.
t was a frigid cold Saturday morning as the volunteers
gathered around the table of warm drinks and delicious
treats. They had just come from laying sod (which came in
soggy, muddy rolls), shaping flower beds, and many other
laborious tasks. The conversations were, to say the least,
jovial and uplifting despite the wet chill. Some of the volunteers were draped with muddy clothes and boots that
were uniform in color…..muddy brown. What a sight!
As a building committee member, I have been privileged to
be a part of getting the volunteers together. I have one
word to describe the several days I’ve been there: HARMONY! I truly feel the Lord blesses us each time with a
great measure of harmony. All one has to do is go around
watching and listening to each person. Everyone has joyfully contributed to their task. At one point during the sod
laying, there must’ve been 15 people converged in one area
nearly creating human sized bumps under the laid sod due
to the rolls being put down so quick! Yet in what seemed
no time, the ground turned from brown to green. Another
task was the enclosure around the fuel tank on the north
side of the building that Steve Brown built which came
together so neatly. The Morrison family jumped right in to
stain it to match the church. I could go on and on but I
think I’ll just let you, the reader, come and find out on our
next volunteer day!
In closing, I thank every one of the volunteers that have
sacrificed their time and resources to keep our project here
at the church a collective effort. We all really appreciate
the women who’ve so kindly contributed to keeping the
workers fed and happy! I also know there are several individuals like Steve Brown, Russ Roth, David Steffen, David Sedlacek, Vern Heinrichs and I’m sure many others who
tirelessly put their time in and often don’t get recognized
for it. It has made a huge difference how God has placed
these people in areas that keep our volunteers engaged!
Leroy Kaufman, Building Committee
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Photos Courtesy of:
Rosie Roth
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December 2.0.1.4.
Emmanuel Bible Church
will have to confess, recently my heart has not been
focused directly on the EBC building project. God, however, has given me a renewed vision and purpose for what
this project is all about. Let me explain.
About two months ago, my Dad experienced his final episode that slowly caused him to be weaker and weaker
until he passed away. During that time, many of us siblings and grandchildren, encouraged our Dad and grandfather toward Jesus, and served him with a love that could
only have been Jesus in us. Why? Because we were
parts of different local bodies of believers that encouraged each other in our walks with the Lord. If we had
been solo Christians, that environment would not have
been around my Dad, my Dad would not have been encouraged, served and strengthened, and may well have
had a dark three weeks into a dark eternity.
God has directed us to build a place for the community
so that we can come together to worship Him and build
up each other - so that His light can shine and that people are drawn to Jesus!
During the time of my Dad’s passing, the resulting services and dinners, God privileged me to a rare period of
fellowship with our Christian brothers and sisters from
the Hazelgreen, Central Howell and Kaufman Road
congregations. Each connection was of sincere good
well. I was very much encouraged and filled by our Lord
through these brothers and sisters. In the midst of this,
God was speaking strongly to my heart – Dan, you guys
are building a facility that will be used by this community to honor me. This building isn’t for EBC only – this
building is for the community. This building is for the
Honor of My Majesty as it is revealed in the oneness of
My people in this community.
Dan Dettwyler, General Contractor
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Sam and Beth Wallace Sam and Beth Wallace are our missionaries with YWAM in
Idaho. Right now they are seeking support as they will be
leading a YWAM team to Northern India, sharing the Gospel with those who have never heard it before. Pray that
the $6000 will be raised in order for them to go this December.
Jens and Annie Erickson After being part of our EBC family for years, Jens and Annie and family (Ladd, Reuben, KellyHope and Oliver) moved
to Lima, Peru where Jens teaches middle school science,
history and Bible at the International Christian School of
Lima. Both he and Annie mentor various students and
friends who are learning to live for Jesus. We need to uphold them in prayer as they are far from family this Christmas and will be using the message of Christmas to spread
His Good News!
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December 2.0.1.4.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
December 2.0.1.4.
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Friday
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Saturday
Emmanuel Bible Church
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03
04
05
06
5:30 Men’s
Fellowship
11:00 Joyful
Sound
12:00 Prayer Mtg
2:00 After School
07
08
8:00/10:45
Worship
9:30 AE/SS
4:30 Choir
Practice
5:45 Christmas
Program Practice
7:00 Youth Group
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7:00 ELLS (M)
7:00 H.S. MidWeek Fellowship
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5:30 Men’s
Fellowship
LFUB Ministry
12:00 Prayer Mtg
2:00 After School
6:30 Awana
6:30 Lifeguards
7:00 Prayer Mtg
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8:00/10:45
Choir Cantata
9:30 AE/SS
5:45 Christmas
Program Practice
5:45 Sheets
Missionary Report
7:00 Youth Group
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6:30 Awana
6:30 Lifeguards
7:00 Prayer Mtg
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17
5:30 Men’s
Fellowship
6:30 Women’s
Christmas Party
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Edge Deadline
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Youth Group Lock-In
12:00 After School 12:00 Prayer Mtg
6:30 Awana
6:30 Lifeguards
7:00 Prayer Mtg
7:00 UGM Service
w/Choir Cantata
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9:00/10:45
Worship
1:00 Christmas
Program
Rehearsal
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24
5:30 Men’s
Fellowship
Angel Tree
Christmas Party
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26
Office Closed
Merry
12:00 Prayer Mtg
Christmas
6:00 Christmas
Program
28
7:00 Elder Board
Meeting
29
8:00/10:45
Worship
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31
5:30 Men’s
Fellowship
12:00 Prayer Mtg
AE = Adult Education
SS = Sunday School
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06 = Joyful Sound
Single and Silver? Join us for our holly, jolly, merry and
bright luncheon on Saturday, December 6th! We will meet
at Sizzler from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Questions? Contact:
Sonja Tripp
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07 = Debbie Sardo Missionary Report
Debbie Sardo will be sharing in both morning worship services about her ministry in East Africa with SIM and ELLS
International. There will also be an informal time of Q & A,
followed by a time of prayer, during the Sunday School
hour. No Sunday School classes are cancelled, but whoever
would like to attend is welcome!
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12 = Women’s Christmas Party
Ladies of all ages are invited to the annual Women’s Christmas Party! This year will be themed around, “The Twelve
Days of Christmas”, so join us for this festive event. Friday,
December 12th, at 6:30 PM, in the church fellowship hall.
Babysitting is provided if you contact Jenny Shetler.
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December 2.0.1.4.
A Victorian Christmas Tea
By Catherine Palmer
A Victorian Christmas Tea will take you there...to the
mountains of New Mexico, where mistaken identities nearly derail a romance before it can even begin... to a Louisiana plantation, where tender hearts must put aside the
past before they can embrace the future....to rural Minnesota, where love springs unexpectedly from the ashes of
disaster....to a stormy New England Christmas Eve, when
the prayers of a young widow's child are answered in a
most unusual manner.
This is just of the many Christmas Books we have in the
library to enjoy! Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!!
14= Choir Christmas Cantata
Our choir will present “A Family Christmas” on Sunday, December 14, during both morning services, at 8:00 AM and
10:45 AM.
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14= Jason and Sarah Sheets Missionary Report
Jason and Sarah will be sharing with us, on Sunday evening,
December 14th, 5:45 pm, about their future ministry to Peru as they plan to leave the first part of January.
Refreshments will be served, but no meal will be provided.
Please bring a plate of your favorite Christmas treats to
share!
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19 = Angel Tree Christmas Party
Friday, December 19th—watch for more details on how you
can serve and be a part of this ministry to children with incarcerated parents.
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21= Christmas Sunday Services
Morning worship services will be held on Sunday, December
21st at 9:00 AM & 10:45 AM. Our annual Christmas Program will be at 6:00 PM with the showing of “Angels
Aware”.
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25-26 = Merry Christmas! Church Office Closed
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details to follow
01 = Happy New Year! Church Office Closed.
10 = Joyful Sound @ Sizzler
13 = EBC Annual Congregational Meeting
31 = Awana Grand Prix Event @ Canyonview
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December 2.0.1.4.
01 Liam Harris, Sue Turkington, Kira Zubrinich
02 Sam Dettwyler, Scott Guenther, Madison Zucker
03 Megan Klopfenstein, Anita Roth
04 Kaitlyn Gehring, Joshua Steffen
05 Scot Greenwood
06 Linda Butsch, Hillary Butsch, Sylvia Roth (90),
Beth Wallace
07 Mia Allman, Mike Gerig
08 Andrew Sheets
09 Gerald Hitz, Breanne Roth
10 Marilee Caughman, Richard Feredinos, Luke Lafayette
11 Becky Steffen
12 Jim Cates, Ellen Wold (92)
13 Esther Roth
15 Michael Mara
16 Darlene Fuls, Carly Blue Myers, Joshua Purington,
Daniel Rogers, Byron Stadeli, Mickey Vorpahl
17 Ethan Elliott, Richard Klopfenstein, Philip Stucky
18 Tiffany Rogers, Timothy Underwood
19 Vicki Frazier, Matt Walz
20 Gabe Clayton, Neal Newsome
21 Evangeline Kelly, Biz Spalding
22 Pierce Idol, Mary Wenger
23 David Galante, Theral Woodall
24 Linda Brown, Dale Kaufman
25 Loraine Akeeem
26 MaKenna Neukomm, Mary Pinkerton
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28 Preston Roth
29 Char Epping, Kathy Welty
30 Cassie Frazier, Julie Morrison, Joe Wallace
31 Bruce Ediger, Chad Kuenzi
Emmanuel Bible Church
01 Marc and Jackie Hitz
04 Patrick and Rose Haney
06 Mike and Dot Blevins, Luke and Jessica Lafayette
10 Mark and Rennell Johnston
11 Nate and Michelle Mulkey
14 Brett and Jena Davisson
15 Pete and June Herr (70)
19 Howard and Rosie Shetler
28 Wes and Mickey Vorpahl
29 Lucas and Grace Myers
30 Richard and Hope Feredinos
31 Dave and Carol Gavette, Mark and Shelley Myers
If we inadvertently left you out of the Birthday or Anniversary list or if you
would like to be added to the EDGE mailing, please notify the office.
Board Updates for October
Elder Board:
 Discussed intentionally seeking the Lord about the EBC
leadership during 2015, including the composition of the
Elder Board and Deacon Council nominees
 Discussed shepherding matters at EBC
 Received Reports
Church Board:
 2015 Missions Budget Approved
 2015 General Budget Approved
 Approved to add another position to the Missions
Committee
2015 Men’s
Retreat
The Men’s Retreat will be
February 20-22, 2015 at
Twin Rocks. The cost will
be $115.00. Our speaker
will be Pastor Eric Spuur,
of Mt. Angel Bible
Church.
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and November
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EMMANUEL BIBLE CHURCH
8512 Sunnyview Rd. N.E.
Salem, OR 97305-9548
Phone 503-364-6179
Fax 503-365-8471
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
Salem, OR
Permit No. 444
SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES 9:30 A.M.
SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE 8 & 10:45 A.M.
[email protected] | www.ebcsalem.com
You’re Invited!
Free! Everyone is Welcome!
Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Silverton Food Bank.
 Live Nativity scene with the reading of the Christmas story
 Pony Rides (12 and under)
 Tree decoration
 Cookie Decorating
 Christmas Carols
 Crafts
CANYONVIEW’S 15th Annual LIVE NATIVITY!
Saturday, December 6th,
2:00-4:00 PM & 6:00-8:30 PM
www.canyonviewministries.org | [email protected] | 971-239-1347
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