Welcome to our worship service on Sunday, January 22, 2023. The order of worship can be found here.
EMMANUEL’S NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
*Blessing of Church Leaders: On Sunday, January 29 during morning worship, we will show our gratitude to the church leaders who have served us in 2022 and offer a blessing for the 2023 Lay Leadership of our congregation. We appreciate all our ministry leaders and faithful volunteers who devote themselves to serve Christ through the ministries of our church and give thanks for the many ways God calls each of us to give of ourselves in service.
*Church Informational Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 29 after Worship. Our approved 2023 Church Budget and Lay Leadership report will be shared with the congregation, as well as brief reports from some of our church leaders. All members and friends of the congregation are encouraged to attend.
*The Women’s Bible Study ~ Our first gathering for 2023 will take place on Tuesday, February 14 at 9:30 in the Mattie Ware Classroom. We welcome others to join us!
*The Prayer Shawl Ministry Group ~ Our next gathering is scheduled for Tuesday, February 14th at 1:00 p.m. We welcome anyone who is interested to please join us!
*Church Family Christmas Cards/2023 Church Offering Envelopes: Please check at the back of the Sanctuary to pick up any remaining Christmas Cards and your offering envelopes.
*Bring a blanket in January so we can share the love in February with the Amherst Humane Society. As a community project, bring a blanket during the month of January for the Amherst Humane Society. Blankets can be placed in the bin in the Narthex and we will deliver them in February. Please see Jeanie Combs with questions.
*“Secret Cupid” in February: Only two more Sundays (today and Jan. 29) to add your name to play the Secret Cupid game in February! Add your name to a heart and place it in the container (at the door with the ramp). Ask Jeanie Combs if you have questions.