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Month: November 2017

Emmanuel UCC / Pastor’s Corner

Pastor’s Corner

- November 7, 2017 - Emmanuel UCC comment on Pastor’s Corner

November is the month of Thanksgiving. On Thursday, November 23rd, we will gather with family and friends to enjoy a meal of turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and other family favorites. In October, at our famous turkey supper, we got an excellent preview of what thanksgiving day feels like, and tastes like! As Christians, […]

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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)
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Congregational Corner

- November 7, 2017 - Emmanuel UCC comment on Congregational Corner

We will celebrate with Stanley Cybulski on his 80th birthday on November 3rd. Special Happy Birthday wishes from your wife Judy and son Jim. Guess who is turning 93 and still going strong!! ESTHER HELLER will celebrate her 93rd birthday on December 2, 2017. Judy Cybulski would like us all to wish her a happy […]

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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)
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Our Condolences

- November 7, 2017 - Emmanuel UCC comment on Our Condolences

We give our deepest condolences to the Gittens Family on the passing of Gary Gittens October 15, 2017. We pray for God’s strength and support for you all.

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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)
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2016 Audit

- November 7, 2017 - Emmanuel UCC comment on 2016 Audit

We’d like to thank Steve Moyer & Chris Dietrich for again agreeing to audit our churches financial books. Plus Income$98,494.11 Beginning Balance $8,324.28 Plus Income $90,169.83 $98,494.11 Less Expenses -$76,272.95 Ending Balance $22,221.16

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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)
Emmanuel UCC / Scrip Cards

Gift Card Fundraiser

- November 7, 2017 - Emmanuel UCC comment on Gift Card Fundraiser

We have Gift Card Fundraiser through Great Lakes Scrip Center and includes tons of cards – from Advance Auto Parts to Wet Seal (young women’s clothing). By purchasing the gift card through Great Lake Scrip, our church earns a percentage of the sale price. They make great gifts for Christmas. Jim will be taking orders […]

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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)
Emmanuel UCC / Sunday School

Sunday School News

- November 7, 2017 - Emmanuel UCC comment on Sunday School News

We will hold a bake sale during the Pork Dinner. Please help us provide your children with a good Christian education by donating baked goods for us to sell. The bake sales are our only fundraisers and we rely on them to purchase the curriculum for our Sunday School program and provide them with fun […]

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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)
Emmanuel UCC / Turkey Supper

Turkey Supper Update

- November 7, 2017 - Emmanuel UCC comment on Turkey Supper Update

THANK YOU TO EVERONE WHO MADE THIS A SUCCESSFUL SUPPER!! Give yourselves a pat on the back, you deserve it! 2017 FALL TURKEY SUPPER REPORT Income: Ticket Sales Door Adult 265 @ $11.00 $2915.00 Children 5 @ $4.00 $20.00 Advance Adult 270 @ $11.00 $2970.00 Surplus $178.50 Total Income $6083.50 Expenses: Bread Cubes $264.00 Milk […]

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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)
Emmanuel UCC / Pork Dinner

Pork Dinner

- November 7, 2017 - Emmanuel UCC comment on Pork Dinner

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 We’ll be serving up a Pork Dinner, complete with homemade sauerkraut, corn, mashed potatoes, gravy, homemade applesauce, bread, dessert and beverage from 3 to 7 pm. Tickets are $11.00 for adults, $4.00 for age 6 to 11; 5 and under for FREE; or $11.00 for a take-out. POSTERS are on the table […]

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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)
Emmanuel UCC / Sunday School

Christmas Program

- November 7, 2017 - Emmanuel UCC comment on Christmas Program

Our Sunday School children and youth will present “All Clear at Midnight” on December 17 during our worship service. The program is about a roving reporter who discovers strange happenings in the hills outside Bethlehem. With assistance of the news anchor, they piece together the amazing story of the birth of our Savior. Please mark […]

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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)