Parish Happenings & Updates (Page 41)

Parish Happenings & Updates (Page 41)

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Thanksgiving Dinner At Emmanuel

Anyone in our congregations or in the community is invited to come to Emmanuel between 4 and 7 p.m. We’ll be offering a traditional Thanksgiving dinner of turkey, pork roast, ham, sides, and desserts. Spread the word! We don’t want anyone to be alone on this special holiday. This event is open to the whole community.  Happy Thanksgiving! A Prayer for Joy in God’s Creation O heavenly Father, who hast filled the world with beauty: Open our eyes to behold thy gracious hand in all thy works;…
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Does Stewardship Get A Bad Rap?

Comments shared by Elizabeth Cottrell recently at both of Emmanuel’s Sunday services.   “As every man purposeth in his heart, so let him give, not grudgingly or out of compulsion; for God loveth the cheerful giver.”   (2 Corinthians 9:7) Some words get a bad rap…words that, over time, have been burdened with negativity. I’m afraid “stewardship” is among them, and today I’d like to us to reframe the word “stewardship,” so it evokes joy and opportunity instead of obligation and guilt.…
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Women’s Gathering Location Change 11/9/18

The parish women are getting together this Friday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. at the Woodstock Presbyterian Church (next door to Emmanuel) instead of Bryce due to a power outage there. The Presbyterian men are offering a pork tenderloin dinner, free will offering, with proceeds benefiting an ESL class they support at their church. Carry out meals are $12. If you have any questions, please contact Joy Bauserman 540-459-9527. Blessings, Melissa