Emmanuel Baptist Church in Toledo, Ohio was blessed this September to have Dr Bob Kellemen lead through Scriptures full of Hope, Promise and Truth. Dr Kellemen is the Founder and CEO of RPM Ministries and an author and speaker. Dr Kellemen’s book, God’s Healing for Life’s Losses: How to Find Hope When You’re Hurting, was the basis of the seminar. He shared his own loss experiences as well as had the attendees turn and share with one another in small group sessions throughout the day. The sharing allowed each person a chance to open up about their own losses, answer some poignant questions from Dr. Kellemen’s notes, as well as bond with one another in Christian love. Q&A time at the end allowed for deeper dialogue and more digging into Scripture, as well as personal testimonies given by those that felt led to share. If you haven’t had a chance to attend one of his seminars, we recommend his book or click the RPM link above to request more information.

Emmanuel Baptist Church is committed to biblical counseling to our community and this seminar is just one of the ways we are sharing the gospel. We also offer free biblical counseling to the community once a week. If you know of someone in our area that could be helped through our ministry, please contact Emmanuel Baptist Church by phone 419.473.3280, email ebc@emmanuelbaptist.com or through our Website www.emmanuelbaptist.com.

We not only want to serve our own people and community, but also other churches as well. One of the ways is by providing sound biblical teaching through training. We have two opportunities you could mark your calendars for: Martha Peace Renew Conference for women (click here for more information), coming up this November 4-5, 2016; Paul Tripp October 20-21, 2017.

November is the month of Holy Souls. Join us in celebrating many special feast days and local events in November: All Saints (11/1), All Souls (11/2), St. Martin de Porres (11/3), Mary, Mother and Mediatrix of Grace and Mass for the Nation (12:05 p.m., St. Francis de Sales Chapel, 501 Cherry Street, Toledo) (11/7), Presidential Election – VOTE (11/8), Veterans’ Day (11/11), St. Frances Xavier Cabrini (11/13), Christ the King (11/20), Presentation of Blessed Virgin Mary (11/21), Blessed Miguel Augustin Pro (11/23), Thanksgiving (11/24).

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Plan to come out to one of our evaluations on December 7th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm or December 10 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.

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Revival services
with Dr. Bob and Jennifer Wilkerson               As follows:
Sunday, Oct 23, 10:45 am and 6 pm
Mon-Wed, Oct 24-26, 7 pm

Dr. Bob and Jennifer Wilkerson have spent their lives in ministry. Both grew up in Nazarene parsonages and were called to the ministry at very early ages. Dr. Bob has pastored, planted churches, and traveled across the country and overseas, preaching and leading worship in revivals, camp meetings, and crusades. Dr. Bob is also a talented singer, songwriter and accomplished pianist. Dr. Bob is currently working on his first published book, “The New Normal” outlining the cultural, theological and societal changes in our culture and churches today. Dr. Bob was awarded his Doctorate of Divinity in 2011 from Holy Trinity University. Jennifer, a talented and anointed vocalist in her own right has served as a worship leader, choir director, and soloist and worked with some of the best of the best in gospel music. Bob and Jennifer were married in 2009 and together they form a dynamic, anointed team committed to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ and proclaiming holiness. They’re capable of handling an entire service and are quite skilled and gifted to preach, lead worship, and provide special music. The preaching of Dr. Bob calls the sinner to repentance and believers to a closer walk and relationship with Christ. Their ministry is Spirit-filled and anointed with the tangible presence of the Lord. Dr. Bob and Jennifer are gifted in many diverse styles of music and can adapt in any situation and have the wherewithal to minister to each and every church. Dr. Bob and Jennifer’s deep commitment to share the gospel with anyone and everyone is evident as they pour their lives into proclaiming that “Everybody Needs Jesus!”

Dear Fellow Parish Bulletin Reps:  October is the Month of the Most Holy Rosary.  Join us in celebrating many special feast days in October:  St. Therese of Lisieux (10/1), St. Francis of Assisi (10/4), St. Faustina Kowalska (10/5), Our Lady of Fatima (10/13).  On April 24, 1959 the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of Fatima visited Italy, starting from Naples.  The same day Padre Pio became very ill with bronchopneumonia and could not celebrate Mass; his illness continued.  On August 5 the Statue of Fatima came to the Convent.  On August 6 the Statue was leaving in a helicopter.  Padre Pio from the hospital cried out, “Madonna, my Mother, I have been sick since you came to Italy, and now you are leaving, leaving me sick.”  Padre Pio reported, “I felt a chill in my bones.”  Then, “I am feeling well. I am healthy!  Our Lady has healed me!”  Later he said, “The Madonna came here to heal Padre Pio.”  On August 10 Padre Pio resumed celebrating Mass, and on the 21st hearing confessions.

September is the month of Our Lady of Sorrows. Join us in celebrating many special feast days in September:  (9/4) Canonization of Mother Teresa of Calcutta (I am thankful to be able to be present @ the Vatican ceremony this date), (9/8) Birth of our Blessed Virgin Mary; (9/23) St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina (present there also on his feast day, then to San Giovanni Rotondo), (9/24) Our Lady of Mercy, (9/27) St. Vincent de Paul,  (9/29) Saints Michael, Gabriel & Raphael, Archangels (present @ St. Michael’s Cave on his feast day).  Delicious autumn is near.  Join us in special prayers of celebration honoring both our new Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta and St. Padre Pio in beautiful September.