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Welcome to Emmanuel United Church of Christ

What a wonderful vacation Archie and I had. We totally took it easy. We did go to Ocean City, MD. But we left home two days later than planned and came home a day early. We just did what we wanted to do with no schedule. While there I did have a catch‐up lunch with […]

For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, by having served and by still serving the saints. — Hebrews 6:10 (NASV)

Thank You!

Letters expressing thanks for our continued support are on the bulletin board in the bell tower from Bethany Children’s Home and Phoebe-Devitt Homes. They gratefully acknowledge our monthly donations so that they can continue to support those they serve. We received a letter from the VA Hospital thanking us for our donation of Valentines. They […]

For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, by having served and by still serving the saints. — Hebrews 6:10 (NASV)

Our Condolences

It is with sadness that we mark the passing of Alda Zindle on March 14, 2012. Alda was such a very active member of our church, from serving up veggies at church suppers to keeping the Memorial Gifts Book. She will be missed by many of us.

For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, by having served and by still serving the saints. — Hebrews 6:10 (NASV)

OGHS Special Offering

Déjà vu? Spring Storms strike again It hasn’t even been a year since we assembled clean up buckets for the storm-ravaged Southern states last May. Unfortunately, our country is again experiencing some of the worst storm disasters in years. On February 28 and 29, swarms of tornadoes hit hard through Missouri, Kansas, Illinois and Tennessee, […]

For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, by having served and by still serving the saints. — Hebrews 6:10 (NASV)

Passion Week Services

On April 5, our Maundy Thursday observance begins with supper at 6:00 pm prepared by Pastor Penny. After supper, we will gather for worship at 7:00 pm and recall the events of that evening as Jesus established the sacrament of Holy Communion at the Last Supper. Pastor Penny will reenact his humble act of washing […]

For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, by having served and by still serving the saints. — Hebrews 6:10 (NASV)

Easter Sunday Worship Services and Breakfast

On Easter Sunday, April 8, we will celebrate Jesus’ victory over sin and death with two joyful services. The Sunrise Service will begin at 6:30 am and our regular worship service will begin at 10:30 am. At both services we will join in the sacrament of Holy Communion. After the Sunrise Service, we will have […]

For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, by having served and by still serving the saints. — Hebrews 6:10 (NASV)

Sunday School Bake Sale and Easter Party

Our Sunday School Easter Party will be on Saturday, April 7, from 10 am to 12 noon. Each child should bring a basket or bag for collecting eggs for the egg hunt. The Sunday School will provide the candy eggs. We will have a brunch with cereals, fruits and juices, and, of course, painted toast. […]

For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, by having served and by still serving the saints. — Hebrews 6:10 (NASV)

Youth for Hire

Our Youth Group members have been working hard to make money for the mission trip to Gatlinburg, TN. They are hiring out for spring cleaning chores. Need a hand with some house cleaning or yard work? They’re available for everything from dusting to raking to gardening and only ask for a donation for their time. […]

For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, by having served and by still serving the saints. — Hebrews 6:10 (NASV)

Turkey Supper Dates

April 19 to 21, 2012 Please promote this dinner as much as possible since it is one of our biggest fundraisers. Posters are on the table in the Narthex. Please take a couple and pin them up around our community. Please remember that it is not necessary to be at the supper “forever”. If everyone […]

For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, by having served and by still serving the saints. — Hebrews 6:10 (NASV)

ST THERESA’S HAVEN MISSION WEEK

We will host the men who use the services of St. Theresa’s Haven (formerly V.I.S.I.O.N.) during the week of April 23 to 30. The men arrive around 5:00 pm on Monday the 23rd. They leave each morning for work, returning around 5:00 for their evening meal. After they leave on Monday, the 30th, their belonging […]

For God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, by having served and by still serving the saints. — Hebrews 6:10 (NASV)