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News and information from Emmanuel

Shrove Tuesday Supper

On Tuesday, February 25th the confirmation class is hosting a pancake supper for all.  Supper starts at 6pm and will be followed by a special litany for the blessing of the palms which will be burned.  The burned palms will become the ashes for Ash Wednesday’s service.  We hope to see you there

Community Service Fair Information Session

You are invited to attend an information session about the 10th annual Community Service Fair on Monday, February 24th at 7:00 p.m. here at Emmanuel, in Kask Hall. The purpose of this information session is to get more people and organizations involved in planning for the 2020 Community Service Fair, which is scheduled for Saturday,…

Epiphany Star Campaign

We need to replenish our Capital Fund. In order to pay for the lift, which was an unexpected expense, we had to take money from our Reserve for Contingencies account. We would like to put that money back in our “rainy day fund” and replenish our Capital Fund so that in 2020 we can: be…

Worship Assistant Training

Have you wanted to be a worship assistant but not sure what is involved? Already a worship assistant and want to refresh yourself on the process? Then we have the perfect event for you — Worship training on January 25th from 10:00am to 11:30. Please RSVP through the below link to let us know you…

Blessing of a Home at Epiphany

Blessing of a Home at Epiphany During the season after Epiphany, a traditional time in the church for Christians to bless their homes, Pastor Amanda has set aside some time to come and bless the homes of the people in our congregation.  There is a sign-up sheet on the table outside of the offices with…

Epiphany Celebration

On Sunday, January 5th 10:00-11:00 a.m. you are all invited to a special coffee hour Epiphany Celebration.  There will be a piñata, a three kings cake, and a procession to bless our church home.  Come and celebrate the Epiphany of our Lord with joy!

Advent Devotion – 12-24-19

Tuesday, December 24, 2019                                                 Matthew 1:18-24 18 Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to…

Advent Devotion 12-23-19

Monday, December 23, 2019                                                 Galatians 5:22-23 22By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, 23gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. Worth the Wait It was around December 15th, Advent 2017. I wasn’t anywhere close to being finished with my Christmas shopping.  I had…