Pastor Penny will lead a retreat entitled “Exploring Healing Prayer” at Emmanuel on November 5 and 6. Other members of the leadership team include retired and active UCC and United Methodist pastors, plus Pastor Archie, with Dwain Straight providing the music. The retreat will guide participants as they experience the power of God in prayer and in healing. Registration is Friday evening at 6:00 pm and the first session begins at 7:00 pm. Participants will return on Saturday morning at 9:00 am for an all day session ending at 9:00 pm. Lunch and dinner will be provided on Saturday. The cost for the retreat is $30. Please see Pastor Penny for a brochure detailing more information about this event.
In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock at night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood near them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. And so the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. — Luke 2:8-11 (NASV)