Are you a first-time guest? Have a question about EFCC? Need to pray with someone?

Stop by The Patio, which is located in front of the Ministry Center by the Chapel. Open on Sundays.

First-time Guest? Visit the Patio!

Welcome to Emmanuel Faith Community Church!

We’re glad you’ve come to worship with us, whether you’re a first-time guest or a regular attender. We hope this time of worship and teaching will help you grow

closer to the Lord. Thanks for joining us today!

Dennis Keating Senior Pastor

Honoring God by Living Like JesusGrowing • Connecting • Sharing

(1) Welcome Centers & InfoNew to EFCC? Stop by one of our on campus Welcome Centers, in the Worship Center and Chapel foyers, or at the main reception information area.

(2) Getting Around @ EFCCVisit a Sunday a.m. Welcome Center for directions, a printed Campus Directory, or other assistance. (Look for the burgundy umbrellas.)

(3) Do You Need Prayer?Make a request on the back of your Communication Card, or e-mail us at prayer@efcc.org, or via the web site at www.efcc.org.

Did you know? EFCC has a recovery program, called Set Free. Contact us for more info: (760) 781-2108 or e-mail us at setfree@efcc.org.

Church Membership or Baptismal info? Contact our Ministry Center at (760) 781-2109 or e-mail us at membership@efcc.org.

The EFCC Choir & Orchestra lead worship with an array of music: classical, hymns, gospel and praise songs. Pastor Dennis

is our teacher. Held in the Worship Center.

EFCC CLASSICSundays 8:00am

& 9:30am

Our Worship Services

Encounter God through an engaging style of modern music in a warm environment with creative lighting. Same biblical message from the Worship Center, via video, in the Chapel.

A contemporary band leads the praise and worship in a casual setting in the

Worship Center with Pastor Dennis teaching. Sunday@Eleven is ASL

interpreted for the hearing impaired.

Our Mission

Helpful Information

M a y 18 / 19 , 2 013

Skeptical About God’s Love

Come Be a Hero to Our KidsFaith Kids, kids@efcc.org, (760) 781-2104

There’s nothing more important than teaching our kids to know and love Jesus. If you love babies to tweens, or any age in between, Faith Kids has a spot for you. Rock babies, teach, help, buddy, or lead; come be a hero — come share Jesus. To volunteer or for more details, please fill out the pew/chair insert in church this weekend, and we’ll contact you.

High School Class of 2013 Grad Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sunday, June 2Amanda Postma, highschool@efcc.org, (760) 781-2200 6-8 p.m., Family Center (Gym)

Congratulations to the Class of 2013! Each year we celebrate the accomplishments of our graduating seniors with their families and friends. This special night will feature encouraging words from guest speakers, a Bible presentation, a graduation send-off, plus dessert and refreshments. Desserts are needed for this event! If you would be interested in making cookies or another delicious dessert for our grads and their families, please contact Amanda.

Attention Incoming High School Parents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunday, May 19Amanda Postma, highschool@efcc.org, (760) 781-2200 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Family Center

All parents of incoming High School students (current 8th graders) are invited to attend the upcoming parents’ meeting in the Family Center (Gym). This meeting will introduce you to our staff, equip you with information and material about our ministry and events, and offer the opportunity to ask any questions about our programs. We look forward to meeting you!

Summer Grief Share Workshop Coming SoonWeekly meetings: Thursdays, May 23-August 8, 7-9 p.m.Cherryl Early, cearly@efcc.org, (760) 781-2108 Meetings held in Chapel downstairs

Grief Share is a unique, weekly support group for people grieving the death of someone close. Come and be with others who understand how you feel and can relate to the pain of your loss. Learn valuable information and make new friends to help you through this difficult time. Suggested donation: $15. You may register at the door.

KEENAGERS’ Canine Center/Guajome Adobe Tour . . . . . Thursday, May 30Carol Miller, cmiller@efcc.org, (760) 781-2120 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

We’ll visit the Canine Companions Center in Oceanside and the Rancho Guajome Adobe in Vista. Buses will be leaving the church at 10 a.m. Cost of $15 includes a picnic lunch. Sign up at the Tower after the first two services. Please note that there will be considerable standing and walking during this trip.

Baptism Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This Sunday, May 19Sandra Lee, baptism@efcc.org, (760) 781-2109 5 p.m., Worship Center

If you have made a decision to follow Jesus and have not yet been baptized, please come to the foyer this Sunday evening for our baptism service.

Crossroads: Your Path to Employment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Weekly on MondaysFred & Gayle Folbrecht, fwolb@roadrunner.com, (760) 781-2108 10 a.m., EC-21

Are you out of work? Give Crossroads ministry a try. With prayer support, networking and resources we’ve had huge success matching job seekers with employment opportunities. Come to our next meeting!

Mentoring Seminar With Doug Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, May 25Royce Hamm, dministries@efcc.org, (760) 781-2161 9-11 a.m., EC-20

Have you been thinking about mentoring a younger believer but don’t know how to get started? Come to our two-hour overview of mentoring how-tos. One of our lay elders, Doug Smith, will provide guidelines, tips and tools for beginning a mentoring relationship. Open to men and women. Contact Royce to sign up.

BBQ for Single Adults of All Ages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturday, May 25Sandra Lee, slee@efcc.org, (760) 781-2109 4-7 p.m., Off Campus (Escondido)

Our Catalyst singles group announces an end of the year BBQ for single adults of all ages. We’ll meet in one of our member’s homes in Escondido. Come join us for some fun games, food and movies. Kids are welcome. Contact us for details.

Touch of Love Ministry Seeks More VolunteersCarol Miller, cmiller@efcc.org, (760) 781-2120

Touch of Love is a visitation ministry of EFCC which provides regular visits to the lonely and homebound members of our church family. We need more volunteers! Please prayerfully consider becoming a part of our team. Contact Carol for more details.

Open Forum on Spanish Language Ministries at EFCC . . . . Sunday, May 1911 a.m., Youth Center, High School Room

EFCC’s Ministry Staff and Board of Elders seek direction from the Lord on how our church can better minister to and with people of all ethnicities here on our church campus. Current plans include the addition of a worship service in Spanish. If you’re interested in this and other possible steps, pick up the booklet, The Gospel for All People, in the main lobby, and come attend the meeting.

Connecting Opportunities In Life-Changing Relationships

Sharing & Serving Opportunities Taking Risks to Bring Hope

Growing Opportunities In a Life-Transforming Relationship With God

Upcoming Events (cont.) More Upcoming Events

Sharing & Serving Opportunities (cont.) Taking Risks to Bring Hope

3D Sports Academy at EFCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 17-218:30 a.m.-Noon, Family Center (Gym)/Athletic FieldToni Clem, 3dsportsacademy@efcc.org, (760) 781-2104

Our new 3D Sports Academy launches this summer and will offer top-level coaching, personalized instruction, low student/coach ratios, and an opportunity to develop biblically-based character. Choose from basketball or softball. This is for athletes who are entering K-8th grade, who are of any skill and experience level, and who desire to develop the knowledge, character and skills necessary to excel in their sport. Cost is $150 per athlete (until June 1); mutli-sibling discount of $30 available. For more details please visit www.efcc.org/3dsportsacademy.

It’s Time to Register for Kickin’ It Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 8-11Yvonne Figueroa, yfigueroa@efcc.org, (760) 781-2126 EFCC Campus

Kickin’ It Up returns to EFCC this summer. We’re looking forward to four days of Christ-centered performing and creative arts for students going into 1st through 12th grades. Students may select classes ranging from gymnastics to choreography to beginning guitar, acting, Rock Band, and many more. Register early for best

selection. Cost: $85. Register online at www.efcc.org/kickin-it-up, on Saturday nights in the foyer, Sunday mornings in the Courtyard, or during the week in the church office.

Junior High Summer Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 14-19Laurie Thompson, jh@efcc.org, (760) 781-2204 Forest Home Christian Conference Center

Registration is going on now for Junior High Camp at Forest Home. Cost is $395. Students can complete a discount packet and memory work for money off camp. Scholarships are also available. Online registration is available at www.efcc.org/jrhigh.

Come Visit Resonate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sunday MorningsBrenda Van Otterloo, youngadults@efcc.org, (760) 781-2222 9:30 & 11 a.m., Chapel upstairs

Resonate is our video venue worship service that meets every Sunday in the upstairs Chapel auditorium. Resonate features the same sermon as the Worship Center, but via high-definition video. The musical worship is modern, the lighting is creative, and the intimate atmosphere creates a warm worship experience. Come join us this weekend!

This Weekend We Welcome New Members (Right Hand of Fellowship)

Please join us in welcoming the following new members who are receiving the Right Hand of Fellowship in services this weekend: Sarah Beard, Jesse Cesmat, Amanda Cope, Kristen Cox, Harlan Davenport, Doyle Davis, Bruce & Marianne Friedberg, Thomas Gray, Kathy Hodge, Elizabeth Hogenes, Stephen & Jan Johnson, Michael & Margaret Lyons, Ashley Magana, Deea Marturano, Monte Andrea Miller, Thomas & Martine Pelczar, Michelle Provence, Kathryn Skahan, Brittany Tugwell, Jim & Jeanne Warren, and Rachel Younggren.

Elder Board Serving for Fiscal Year 2013-14The following individuals will be serving on our Elder Board this next year (officers are noted in parenthesis): Neil Dudley, Chris Dull (Vice Secretary), Jaisen Fuson*, Richard Geary*, Werner Jacobsen (Chairman)*,Brian Jung, Robert MacDonald, Dave McCament (Secretary), Gabriel Quiroz*, Phil Schuhler*, Greg Schmid, Mike Snodgrass, Doug Smith, John Wojnicki*, and Phil Yphantides (Vice Chairman). The Nominating Committee members are: Penny Anderson*, Michael de Neve* and Zack Swinscoe*. (*Denotes those who were just elected at the recent Sunday, April 28, Annual Meeting.)

Get Church Communications via E-mailAll EFCC attendees with e-mail access are encouraged to subscribe to our church’s e-mail service. Sign up by going to www.efcc.org and click on the “Get Email Updates” link at the top of the page. Enter your e-mail address and click “Submit.” You will be asked to confirm your e-mail address, and then you can select your e-mail preferences to complete your entry. You will receive a confirmation “welcome” e-mail.

EFCC’s One Accord Choir Touches Lives at Solutions for Change

On Sunday, May 5, One Accord Children’s Choir performed at Solutions for Change in Vista for about 100-plus guests. At the event, eight attendees said they received Christ as their Savior! The Lord was gracious to hold off the rain until after the performance and after everyone had their fill of cotton candy, snow cones and popcorn we provided.

Learn more about how God used One Accord’s outreach-focused choir season to change lives. See the display board in the main foyer (behind the Welcome Center), or visit our Latest News page online at www.efcc.org/latest-news.

Giving Update for Upcoming GPS Summer Trips

Here’s a quick look at some of the financial needs that our Summer GPS Teams still have as of Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Please pray about whether the Lord is calling you to come alongside and donate to or pray for one of these teams.

You can donate online via debit/credit card on our web site at www.efcc.org (click on the “Donate Online” quick link to access the GPS Team info on our giving page). Or you can give by check during the services or via the mail. You can designate your giving toward any specific team(s) or toward “wherever most needed.”

Team Dates of Trip Team Goal Still Needed

Hungary (College) June 24-July 7 $24,000 $651

India (Post College) July 7-30 $19,215 $9,494

Albania (High School) July 16-31 $46,750 $8,497

Utah (College) July 20-27 $9,555 $6,330

India (Faith Kids) July 25-August 9 $60,480 $54,160

General Announcements Upcoming Events (cont.) More Upcoming Events (cont.)

Ministry Updates

639 East 17th Ave. • Escondido, CA 92025 (760) 745-2541 • www.efcc.org

For “after hours” emergencies, EFCC has a 24-hour Pastor on duty: (760) 781-2255.

Visit the Holy Grounds Café

After the service, we invite you to come and visit the Holy Grounds Café. Enjoy a coffee, smoothie, light snack, or a full meal (breakfast or dinner). Invite a friend, or the person seated next to you, for a cup of coffee (just $1; free refills). Check out our menu online at www.efcc.org/cafe.

Sermon Message Information Visit www.efcc.org!

Flash audio and video streaming, plus MP3 audio downloads, are available on our web site via the Sermon Messages page. Or subscribe to our audio podcast through iTunes. Audio copies on CD also are available for purchase weekly from the Holy Grounds Café. For older audio file archives, contact our Resource Center at resource@efcc.org or call (760) 781-2145.

To e-mail a staff member, please use this address – churchinfo@efcc.org.

• SeniorPastor Dennis Keating: (760) 781-2163

• LifeStagePastor Greg Lane: (760) 781-2114

• Music&WorshipArts David Hook: (760) 781-2134

• DiscipleshipMinistries Jeramy Clark: (760) 781-2161

• Welcome/Membership/Starting PointClass/AdultFellowships Assad Saif: (760) 781-2109

• SmallGroups/Contemporary WorshipServices Scott Smith: (760) 781-2161

• GlobalOutreach Dave Hall: (760) 781-2111

• CommunityOutreach MinistryOpportunities Hector Morales: (760) 781-2159 Ernie Martinez: (760) 781-2159

• Adults50+Ministries Tom Thies: (760) 781-2120

• CareandCounseling Chip Whitman: (760) 781-2108

• SetFreeRecovery/Counseling Kathy Moratto: (760) 781-2108

• Resonate/YoungAdultMinistries PostCollege(TheGathering) Rob Klein: (760) 781-2222

• MinistrytoMen Zack Swinscoe: (760) 781-2114

• MinistrytoWomen(EFCCWOMEN) Marilyn Williams: (760) 781-2114

• FaithKids(Children’s) Chris Montgomery: (760) 781-2104

• Children’sChoirs Lori Smith: (760) 781-2138

• JuniorHigh John Riley: (760) 781-2204

• HighSchool(Collide) Josh Rose: (760) 781-2200

• College(theWELL) Justin Fluhr: (760) 781-2222

honoring God by living like Jesuscommunity church

Global Outreach Profile

Arab Baptist Theological SeminaryLebanon (Middle East)

For more info: www.abtslebanon.org

Elie Haddad, president of the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary of Beirut, Lebanon, will be participating in our services. He will also speak in the EC Board Room at 10 a.m. and in EC-23/24 at 11:20 a.m. on Sunday, May 19. ABTS is a Global Outreach ministry partner of EFCC.

In 2010, ABTS celebrated 50 years of preparing leaders for the church throughout the Arab world. Since its inception in 1960 in Beirut, the seminary has graduated several hundred students from Algeria, Egypt, India, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Sudan, Syria, and Tunisia. More than 300 others have benefited from short-term and other non-degree programs. The great majority of these graduates are now actively engaged in ministry in the Arabic-speaking world.

ABTS offers both formal degrees or certificate-based education, as well as less formal training opportunities. Instruction is in Arabic and is contextualized to meet the needs of the Arab world. The seminary emphasizes the development of personal spirituality, effective ministry to the majority Arab religious community, knowledge of the history and particularities of Christian minorities in the Arab world, and sensitivity to special areas of Eastern spirituality.

The vision and mission of this seminary is to see God glorified, people reconciled and communities restored in the Arab world as Christ is acknowledged as Lord. The seminary seeks to accomplish this by serving the church in this region as it realizes its Biblical mission by offering specialized learning resources and equipping faithful men and women for effective service.

Prayer Requests

• The situation in Lebanon and Syria. This conflict is causing a major humanitarian crisis. Refugees in Lebanon today constitute more than 20% of the population.

• For the churches to be able to cope as they care for the needy, both spiritually and physically.

• For churches as their role is changing as the political climate changes; that God will guide them into effective ministry despite the difficulties.

• For the safety and bold witness of the students who come from all over the Arab world (Middle East and North Africa) as they return to their communities to serve God in sometimes very difficult circumstances.

MAy 18/19, 2013 MessAGeserMon BAsed sMAll GrouP disCussion QuesTions

C o n n e c t

1. Share briefly about a scenario that might cause you to be — or share about a time when you were — skeptical of God’s love and care for you. Can you relate to the woman’s comment in the opening story that, “If this is some twisted test of my faith, I admit that I (have) failed.” How so?

Read Malachi 1:2-5

Please watch the small group video blog (www.efcc.org/skeptical-about-Gods-love) and review your outline.

G r o w

2. As you listened to the sermon and the video blog, what do you understand to be the major issues going on inside the hearts of the Israelites at this time? Do you see other things that maybe weren’t pointed out? What might those be?

3. In what ways can you relate to the issues with which they struggled? (Think especially about Dennis’ comments and challenges in the blog.)

S h a r e

4. Is there one area where you are personally “going through the motions” that you sense God wants to work on with you this week? Share that as a prayer request.

MAy 18/19, 2013sKePTiCAl ABouT God’s loVeMalachi 1:2-5 (p. 814)Pastor Dennis Keating

Scan the above QR code with your smart phone / tablet scanner to access the weekly outline notes PDF and fill-ins on the EFCC Sermon Messages page online (www.efcc.org/resources/sermons).

They were

in their worship.

THEIR CORE PROBLEM

1. His proclamation of love. (1:2)

• (See Deut. 7:7-8; Rom. 5:8)

• (See Hosea 11:1; 11:3-4; 1 John 3:1)

• (See Deut. 8:5-6; Heb. 12:6)

2. Their questioning of His love. (1:2)

God primarily demonstrates His love through

. (See James 1:17)

THEIR REASONING

God considers His more valuable. (See 1 Peter 1:6-7)

THE KEY INSIGHT

3. The evidence of His love. (1:2-5; Gen. 25:23)

• By Jacob. (See Deut. 10:14-15; Rom. 9:11-13; Eph. 1:4)

THE KEY “Love” and “hate” are used as .

C

Focus on the blessings given instead of

complaining about those . (See Eph. 1:3)

OUR CONCLUDING CHALLENGE

If God had not Israel, God would have Israel.

THE POINT

(See inside for the Malachi S.O.A.P. devotional journal. Small group questions are on the back page.)

• By Jacob. (1:3-5)

Malachi S .O .A .P . DevotionalHow to Use S.O.A.P. Devotional

S.O.A.P. stands for Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer.

SCRIPTURE: Start each day by reading the assigned passage, expecting to hear from God. Read slowly, noticing key people and places. Think about what the people in the text were experiencing. Consider rewriting the passage in your own words and jot down any verse that stands out to you. Remember, the Bible is about your love relationship with Him. So as you read, open your heart and mind to draw close to the Lord, asking Him to deepen your heart’s connection to Him.

OBSERVATION: In this section write down observations about the verses you have just read. Focus on answering the questions, “What does this passage actually say?” and “What does it mean?” Define key terms, check another translation and make sure you notice the context of the passage you are reading. Then try to summarize the passage in your own words.

APPLICATION: Next ask, “Lord what are you saying to me through this text of Scripture?” Write down how you think this passage relates to you right now, as well as anything specific with which you identify.

PRAYER: During this last portion of your time, interact with God’s Word through prayer. Respond to the passage with prayers of adoration, confession, renewal, petition, intercession, affirmation, or thanksgiving. As the Lord speaks to you through the text, respond to Him in prayer.

Our hope in providing this S.O.A.P. companion to the Malachi series is that you will grow deeper in your relationship with the Lord. If you miss a day, don’t sweat it; just pick up where you left off and enjoy entering into the presence of God.

In His Grip,

The Discipleship Team at Emmanuel Faith Community ChurchJeramy Clark, Josh Lieurance, Hector Morales, Assad Saif, Scott Smith

Malachi S .O .A .P . DevotionalEach day this week, read Malachi 1:1-5 in addition to the verses provided. As you move through the week in the Malachi passage, look for something new you didn’t notice the day before and include that observation in your S.O.A.P. Journal notes below.

MONDAY SCRIPTURE: Malachi 1:1-5; John 3:16-17; 1 John 4:7-10

ObSerVAtIOn:

APPlICAtIOn:

PrAyer:

TUESDAY SCRIPTURE: Malachi 1:1-5; romans 5:6-11; Hosea 11:1-4; 1 John 3:1

ObSerVAtIOn:

APPlICAtIOn:

PrAyer:

WEDNESDAY SCRIPTURE: Malachi 1:1-5; Deuteronomy 8:5-6; Hebrews 12:5-11

ObSerVAtIOn:

APPlICAtIOn:

PrAyer:

THURSDAY SCRIPTURE: Malachi 1:1-5; James 1:16-18; 1 Peter 1:6-9

ObSerVAtIOn:

APPlICAtIOn:

PrAyer:

FRIDAY SCRIPTURE: Malachi 1:1-5; ephesians 1:3-8; Deuteronomy 7:7-8, 10:14-15

ObSerVAtIOn:

APPlICAtIOn:

PrAyer:

Home With the LordJeanne Everett passsed away on Wednesday, May 15th. A memorial service will be held for her on Saturday, June 1st, at 2 p.m. in the EFCC Chapel.

In the HospitalShirley Ebner and Kate Rucker.

Fighting CancerJan Arnold, Raymond Beazley, Bruce Bechard, Ginny Bowman, Fred Bradford, Joan Bridgman, Larry Carter, Ken Cunningham, Charline Dixon, Virginia Duffy, Betty Eastman, Phillip Engdahl (8), Connie Feldman, Miki Giardino, Bob Halsted, Terry Haynes, Jean Huston, Bud Jackson, Harry Larson, Ernie Liebman, Claudia Limpic, Ted Limpic, Rachel Minnick, Terry Ogden, Wilma Ooley, Lynn Petersen, Joe Phelps, Shirley Roireau, Connie Schacher, Ed Schacher, Sheryl Silzer, Julie Slater, Charlen Stangl, Steve Strauss, Marlene Sympson, Paul Theodore, Nancy Trout, Wilma Visser, Shirley Waller, Kathryn Webb, Rev. Jim Welch, Ken Wilcox, and Jeanne Wingo.

Recovering at Home or in Extended CareEdie Barba, Joan Bridgman, Caralyn Dusenberry, Mary Gustafson, Jean Huston, Charline Lacoe, Charlotte Loveland, Veronica Meyers, Anthony Muoio, Rose Rants, Orba Roper, Virginia Sanderson,Jan Snowberger, Paul Theodore, and Evea Williams.

Pray for Our Church Family

AMay 18/19, 2013

EFCC Family NEws UpdatESharing our family blessings, passings, and prayer needs

Home With the LordJeanne Everett passsed away on Wednesday, May 15th. A memorial service will be held for her on Saturday, June 1st, at 2 p.m. in the EFCC Chapel.

In the HospitalShirley Ebner and Kate Rucker.

Fighting CancerJan Arnold, Raymond Beazley, Bruce Bechard, Ginny Bowman, Fred Bradford, Joan Bridgman, Larry Carter, Ken Cunningham, Charline Dixon, Virginia Duffy, Betty Eastman, Phillip Engdahl (8), Connie Feldman, Miki Giardino, Bob Halsted, Terry Haynes, Jean Huston, Bud Jackson, Harry Larson, Ernie Liebman, Claudia Limpic, Ted Limpic, Rachel Minnick, Terry Ogden, Wilma Ooley, Lynn Petersen, Joe Phelps, Shirley Roireau, Connie Schacher, Ed Schacher, Sheryl Silzer, Julie Slater, Charlen Stangl, Steve Strauss, Marlene Sympson, Paul Theodore, Nancy Trout, Wilma Visser, Shirley Waller, Kathryn Webb, Rev. Jim Welch, Ken Wilcox, and Jeanne Wingo.

Recovering at Home or in Extended CareEdie Barba, Joan Bridgman, Caralyn Dusenberry, Mary Gustafson, Jean Huston, Charline Lacoe, Charlotte Loveland, Veronica Meyers, Anthony Muoio, Rose Rants, Orba Roper, Virginia Sanderson,Jan Snowberger, Paul Theodore, and Evea Williams.

Pray for Our Church Family

AMay 18/19, 2013

EFCC Family NEws UpdatESharing our family blessings, passings, and prayer needs