Third Day Concert
with special guest Aaron Blanton
Sunday, December 7, 2008

Friends Church
5141 Lakeview Ave
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
A Benefit Concert for Randy Miller of The Myriad
www.transparentproductions.com

The EPIC Turkey Bowl DOES NOT include hurling frozen turkeys at 2-liter bottles of Pepsi down the isle at Costco. It DOES however include great food, flag football and tons of fun!
Where: Flo-Jo Park (at Alicia and Olympiad) in Mission Viejo
Who: People in their 20s & 30s
When: THIS Saturday, Nov. 22nd, with flag football @ 3 pm and food @ 5pm
Why: Because this is one of EPIC's most popular events!
What to wear: Athletic gear; sweatshirt/warm clothes for later
What to bring: Yourself and something tasty for the BBQ. Seriously, if you want to eat, you need to bring something.
How: Sign up with Keren at kerensinbox@yahoo.com
ALSO: We need two or three grill masters to coordinate the cooking. Please contact Keren if you are able to do this. Thanks!

We can't wait to see you there!

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This weekend turn that clock back 1 hour on Saturday night before going to bed.
 

In case you were interested:
History of Daylight Time in the U.S.

Although standard time in time zones was instituted in the U.S. and Canada by the railroads in 1883, it was not established in U.S. law until the Act of March 19, 1918, sometimes called the Standard Time Act. The act also established daylight saving time, a contentious idea then. Daylight saving time was repealed in 1919, but standard time in time zones remained in law. Daylight time became a local matter. It was re-established nationally early in World War II, and was continuously observed from 9 February 1942 to 30 September 1945. After the war its use varied among states and localities. The Uniform Time Act of 1966 provided standardization in the dates of beginning and end of daylight time in the U.S. but allowed for local exemptions from its observance. The act provided that daylight time begin on the last Sunday in April and end on the last Sunday in October, with the changeover to occur at 2 a.m. local time.

During the "energy crisis" years, Congress enacted earlier starting dates for daylight time. In 1974, daylight time began on 6 January and in 1975 it began on 23 February. After those two years the starting date reverted back to the last Sunday in April. In 1986, a law was passed that shifted the starting date of daylight time to the first Sunday in April, beginning in 1987. The ending date of daylight time was not subject to such changes, and remained the last Sunday in October. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 changed both the starting and ending dates. Beginning in 2007, daylight time starts on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November.

For a very readable account of the history of standard and daylight time in the U.S., see

Ian R. Bartky and Elizabeth Harrison: "Standard and Daylight-saving Time", Scientific American, May 1979 (Vol. 240, No. 5), pp. 46-53.

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Save Your Dates this Nov 1st & 2nd for the EPIC Desert Trip

Barbecuing, Stargazing, fireside worship, amazing fellowship, and of course, s'mores...what more could you ask for?

Location: Barstow (there are restrooms and food ten miles away.)

Time: Meet at the church around 12 pm on Saturday, Nov 1st & depart by 1 pm (This can be changed to an earlier time).

Arrive at desert around 3:45- 4:30 & Leave the next day anywhere from 9 am to 11 am

Items needed:

- Camping gear tents, sleeping bags, etc.

- Telescopes (I should be able to get two to three)

- Wood for the fire (everybody needs to bring)

- Food to cook & S’mores

Clothing: Suitable Clothing according to the Weather

For more info email: epic@saddleback.net

We need a truck to bring a BBQ Grill & If someone can bring a guitar to play for singing that would be great too

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Saturday, Oct 18th, EPIC's 1st Annual BBQ Challenge
The guys at EPIC will put on their cooking hats for a BBQ-Grill Challenge and they are inviting everyone (both men and ladies) to come and try a little from each one of the teams most creative culinary creations right off the grill.  We will be voting to announce the winning team right before moving on to a game of co-ed softball and/or flag football. So, don’t forget to bring your glove, bat, and running shoes.  This is an event you won't want to miss!!!
Cost: $17 will be the small fee to try something off every grill.  Tickets will be sold after FUSE every Sunday at the information table.
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Laguna Niguel Regional Park, 28241 La Paz Road, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
For more Info contact
Mr.Hector Paredes e-mail: hectormparedes@msn.com or call (949) 300-5553

For more info and to register online Click here

Saturday, September 27th,  Pool Party / Volleyball

When:  1:00 PM

Where: Justin's house, 9892 Wingate Dr., Westminster CA 92683

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: There is a gate when you enter the neighborhood.
There is no code to get through, you just have to call Justin and he will come out and open the gate for you.
What to bring: Please bring $5 worth of something.. snacks, food, 
dessert, drinks….Whatever.
For questions or information
Email Justin: jmitchell1@gmail.com or call Justin @ 661-754-6145

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Who: Post-College Age Adults (married and single)
What: Incredible Retreat Weekend
When: September 19-21
Where: Rancho Capistrano (Off the 5 just after Crown Valley)
Cost: $135 (includes entire weekend/ meals/ etc.)

Theme: “Good Relationships Are No Accident”

Come and bring your small group to a post-college age retreat September 19-21 at Rancho Capistrano. We will be taking this time to build on the principles being taught as part of the 40 Days of Love Campaign. The theme will be “Good Relationships Are No Accident”. We will look at relationships through the eyes of women, men, and couples. Guest speakers will include Saddleback leaders Kenny Luck (Men’s Pastor), Debbie Eaton (Minister to Women), and Todd Olthoff (Couples Pastor).

For more information click here and download the flyer. You can register online, print out the flyer and bring it to the church office, or call. Space is limited. 

Top 5 Reasons for coming to the retreat...
5. You will be challenged on how you view relationships.
4. You can connect with others post-college age.
3. You can be encouraged in your walk with God.
2. You can get away from that daily grind.
1. You will have fun! (The laundry can wait!)

Contact: Ben Haskin
Phone: 949.609.8109
Email: epic@saddleback.net

Note:
There will be free time on Saturday afternoon and the evenings, so bring board games, sports equipment and anything you think would be fun for group activities.  We will have a co-ed flag football game Saturday afternoon as well!!  They have a pool, please wear modest attire if planning on using the pool.

Rooms are furnished with 2 queen beds and linens, as well as its own bathroom with towels and basic toiletries.

 

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Here's a cool YouTube Video of ERIC BRYANT, author of "Peppermint-Filled Pinatas" doing Stand-Up Comedy. We could study this book as a part of the Small Groups curriculum.

To know more about his book and also see more videos click here

August 1st, This Friday NERF GUN WAR & SWIMMING @ OLINA's house.

Hamburgers, hot dogs, sodas/water, snacks, and a surprise dessert will be provided. Donations will be taken at the door to help cover the costs of food. If you want to bring a specific food item, email me so we can plan accordingly. RSVP to olina.scharer@hotmail.com for directions

August 9-10th, EPIC P.E.A.C.E Trip

Join EPIC on a local mission trip to La Roca Ministries in Tijuana, Mexico.  Here we will have the opportunity to do some construction work, love on some children from a partnering orphanage, and, let’s not for forget, the ever popular soccer match!  We will stay the night at the ministry’s beach house.  This is a trip you and your small group will not want to miss!!

Email epic@saddleback.net to sign up for this event

Please Note the Change in Location for the Beach Bonfire to Doheny State beach

August 9-10th, EPIC P.E.A.C.E Trip
Join EPIC on a local mission trip to La Roca Ministries in Tijuana, Mexico.  Here we will have the opportunity to do some construction work, love on some children from a partnering orphanage, and, let’s not for forget, the ever popular soccer match!  We will stay the night at the ministry’s beach house.  This is a trip you and your small group will not want to miss!! Email epic@saddleback.net to sign up for this event