The kids had a great time at the Sunday School party held on December 16th. Here are some photos and a link courtesy of Lisa Ceaser. Thanks, Lisa! More photos at Flickr
Category: Emmanuel UCC
Pastor’s Corner
The word Advent means “coming” or “arrival.” The focus of the entire season is preparation to celebrate the birth of Jesus the Christ in his First Advent, and the anticipation of the return of Christ the King in his Second Advent. Thus, Advent is far more than simply marking a 2,000 year old event in […]
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION
The Annual Meeting of the Congregation will be held on Sunday, December 10, after our Worship Service. The proposed 2018 Budget was approved by the Consistory for distribution in the weekly bulletins and extra copies are available on the table in the Narthex. NOTICE TO ALL COMMITEES, TEAMS AND ASSOCIATIONS: In accordance with our Constitution […]
CHRISTMAS CAROLING
We will meet after Worship on December 10 for caroling. We’ll raise our voices and spirits as we sing songs of the season to residents of our local nursing homes and to our homebound. Come with us and sing glory to the newborn king!
Christmas Card for Vets
There is a box in the bell tower for Christmas Cards for our local veterans who are residents at the VA Hospital. The last day to put cards in the box is December 17. Thank you for remembering those men and women who served our country.
Pork Dinner Update
INCOME Dinner Income Surplus Sold 326.50 118 Adult @ $11 1,298.00 1 child @ $ 5 5.00 Advance 155 Adult @ $11 1,705.00 TOTAL INCOME 3334.50 EXPENSES Milk and Bread -37.84 Pork, broth, potatoes, celery, carrots, corn -661.83 Coffee, Juice, Iced Tea -30.95 Donation Cabbage & Apples were donated 0.00 TOTAL EXPENSES -730.62 DINNER PROFIT […]
Christmas Program and Schedule
There’s something happening on the hills outside Bethlehem and field reporter Lost Soul along with news anchor Christmas Message are on the case. Everything seems “All Clear at Midnight”, but then reports of heavenly singing, strange beings, and a bright star lead to the breaking story of the birth of a king. And not just […]
Christmas Eve
Anyone wishing to present music prior to the Christmas Eve Service is asked to see Denise Dean. We will begin at 7:00 pm and conclude at 7:30 pm. If you are more inclined to read a poem or selection, that would be very welcome also.
Sunday School News
THANKSGIVING DINNERS – Thank you for being so generous. We again were able to provide meals for ten families thanks to you.
Christmas Party – December 17
Our Christmas Party will be held on December 16 from 10 am to 12 pm. We are asking all the kids to bring a couple pieces of fruit for the baskets for our shut-ins. We are also collecting care packages for distribution to the people served by the McKinney Clinic. Bernie, the director of the […]