Emmanuel’s consistory has just received its six-month budget review at the first meeting held after the said time period. We are seeing some trends that have given us cause for concern. By using average weekly giving
numbers and projecting to the end of 2018, numbers suggest we will fall short of our financial obligations. As we review the numbers for the upcoming 2019 budget, we ask each member of Emmanuel to prayerfully
consider their giving. Without your continuing financial support, we would be unable to remain in operation. Thank you.
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)