10.29.2017 Bulletin copy
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Below are just a few of our current opportunities. To find a full listing, go to our website and click on “Get Involved”. You may sign up on your eCard.
CHILDREN MINISTRIES Preschool Supply Coordinator Do you enjoy helping behind the scenes? Are you organized and attentive to details? Preschool Ministries could use some extra hands to help prepare our classroom activities for the weekend and to assist in setup of our midweek supplies. Contact Julie Llewellyn at [email protected] if you’re interested. a.b.l.e. ministries is seeking prayer warriors to begin a prayer ministry for our families with special needs. If you have a passion for prayer, you are invited to join us for an organizational meeting to kick-off this new prayer ministry. Join us on Monday, November 20th, at 7:00 pm. Sign up on your eCard or contact Quinn Fetters at [email protected] for more information.
FACILITIES We need help with the teardown and reset after our Saturday evening services and on Sundays after our 11:00 am service. It only takes about a half hour to complete and you can serve however many times a month as you would like. If you feel lead to help in this way, we look forward to hearing from you. Or if you are looking for a way to serve on a regular basis at a time that fits in your schedule, we have several housekeeping opportunities available. There are a variety of jobs from small rooms requiring only 30 minutes a week to rooms that may take an hour. Questions? Contact Julie Lee at [email protected].
WAYS TO GIVE
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WELCOME TO ECC
FEATURED EVENTS
Emmanuel is a community of people committed to giving Jesus Christ our worship through the careful study of His Word, the application in Our Walk, thus being disciples who share His warmth and do His work to reach our world.
THINGS TO KNOW eCard
The eCard in your bulletin is the best way to connect with us and let us know you are here. You can also sign up for various ministry events or let us know your prayer requests and/or comments. Please fill out one per family each week and put it in the offering basket.
Welcome Center
If you are new to Emmanuel, we have a
Welcome Center to share information about the church as well as a small gift for you. It is located in the main lobby under the “Welcome” sign.
eConnect
If you want to know more about ECC, this one-hour class will help you learn about the ministries of Emmanuel. eConnect is offered the first full weekend of the month on Sunday at 11:00 am in Room 169.
Get Involved
For a complete listing of ways to get connected at ECC, visit our website at www.emmanuelcommunity.org.
The Commons
You are invited before each service on Sunday mornings to come to The Commons for coffee and donuts. It’s a great place to meet new friends and see familiar faces. This room is located to the left when exiting the Worship Center.
ATTENTION Middle School and High School Students: You won’t want to miss out on our Fall retreat, HEADRUSH! It takes place November 10th-12th at Camp Michindoh in Hillsdale, MI. This year’s speaker is David R. Smith, from Tampa, FL and the band is Attaboy. You can grab a registration form at the Event Center or download it from our website. The registration deadline is this weekend! There’s still time to participate in Operation Christmas Child this year. There are only a few preprinted boxes left, so start using regular shoeboxes or smaller plastic totes to fill with goodies. Labels and rubber bands are available at REACH Central. All filled boxes must be dropped off on or before November 12 in order for us to get them shipped out! www.emmanuelcommunity.org
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
EVENTS
Upward Basketball and Cheerleading 2018 We are looking forward to another exciting Upward Basketball and Cheerleading season! To register and get details on evaluations, registration fees and practice times, go to our website, click on “Get Involved”, “Children”. then “Upward”. Craft Extravaganza [Saturday, December 2, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, The Commons]
FEATURED EVENTS Operation Christmas Child There’s still time to participate in Operation Christmas Child this year. There are only a few pre-printed boxes left, so start using regular shoeboxes or smaller plastic totes to fill with goodies. Labels and rubber bands are available at REACH Central. All filled boxes must be dropped off on or before November 12 in order for us to get them shipped out! Headrush Fall Retreat [November 10 - 12, Camp Michindoh] This will be a weekend where students get away to consider how they can fully embrace their identity in Christ. Registration forms are at the Event Center or can be downloaded from our website. Registration deadline is Oct. 29th.
REACH MINISTRIES International House [October 31 & November 2] A great way to get prepared for future service with our immigrant community is to serve at the International House. We'll be going there to take a tour and learn more about their ministry. If interested, sign up on your eCard. Bag the Bus It's time to bag the trailers with your donations of non-perishable food items and clothes & small household items! Clothing donations will benefit the Treasure House; food will go to Inasmuch Ministries. Bring your donations before and after services the weekends of December 3rd & 10th .
ABLE MINISTRIES ABLE Friends Club [Friday, November 17, 6:00 - 8:30 pm, The Commons] ABLE Students and their siblings will meet for fun and games in The Commons. Dinner will be served for our ABLE teens and young adults. Signup on your eCard and join us!
MEN’S MINISTRIES Men’s Football Afternoon [Sunday, October 29, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, FLC Gym] Watch the Colts vs Bengals game on the big screen and enjoy a fun atmosphere! We will have pizza, wings, and door prizes too. No sign-up needed, just show up!
Save the date and plan to shop! All proceeds benefit Children’s Ministries. We will have bake sale items, homemade crafts, and Christmas related gifts for you to purchase for your loved ones. Again this year we will be having a Silent Auction! Bring your smiles - Lucktech Photobooths will be there! Craft or Silent Auction donations are welcome, please contact Julie Llewellyn at [email protected] to donate.
STUDENT MINISTRIES Weekly Meetings: Wednesdays from 6:30 - 8:00 pm - Ignite – Join us in the FLC gym where students will participate in worship, prayer experiences, Bible teaching, and same grade/gender small groups. Sundays from 6:00 - 7:30 pm – Collide for Middle School and Impact for High School – Club-type meetings with topical Bible studies, mixers, and conversation… ideal for inviting friends! Check in inside door #3.
COUNSELING MINISTRIES Counseling Hours Emmanuel provides several counseling options.To schedule an appointment with Bob Bruce, Kim Fish, or one of our interns, go to our website, click on “Resources”, “Counseling and Care”, then click the “Request an Appointment” button to submit a form. If it is an emergency, call 260-615-4602. Surviving the Holidays-GriefShare [Wed., Nov. 15, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, Ephesians] If you have had a significant person in your life pass away, the holidays can be a difficult time. This class will help you prepare for the holidays, as well as help you find the strength, healing and tools to move forward in your daily life. SignABLE MINISTRIES up on your eCard if you are interested in attending. Surviving the Holidays-DivorceCare [Sun., Nov. 19, 11:00 - noon, Ephesians] The holidays can be a difficult time for those who have experienced a separation or divorce. This one time class will provide you with help to not only survive the holidays, but also to find strength, healing and the tools to move forward in your life. Sign-up on your eCard if you are interested in attending.
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