Welcome to our worship service on Sunday, January 29, 2023!
EMMANUEL’S NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
*Blessing of Church Leaders: We look forward to giving thanks for our 2022 and 2023 Church Leaders today in worship. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those who serve Christ through the ministries of our church.
*Church Informational Meeting will be held today 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 a.m. in the Mattie Ware Classroom. We welcome others to join us!
*The Prayer Shawl Ministry Group ~ Our next gathering is scheduled for Tuesday, February 14 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.
“Secret Cupid” in February: Thanks to everyone that signed up to participate in “Secret Cupid” during the month of February. For each Sunday of February (5th, 12th, 19th, 26th) you will bring a small gift for the person whose name you chose and place it in the bin located near the ramp entrance to the Sanctuary. Gift examples: cards, candy, pens, etc., just a small token to tell them you are thinking about them. IMPORTANT: Do not reveal your name as the gift-giver, but be sure to place the name of the receiver on your gift. On the last Sunday, February 26th, you will reveal your name. If you have any questions, please ask Jeanie Combs.
Words of Thanks:
*On behalf of all the CES [Central Elementary School] students and families who benefited from your Angel Tree gifts and/or food donations, we would like to thank you for your generosity. It is wonderful to have the support of the community during a time that can be so stressful for our students and their families. We realize it is not easy to find the time and money to give to others in need. Your contribution was graciously received and your commitment to helping others is admirable. Our mission of Central Elementary and every Amherst County Public School is to improve the life and learning of students: Every Child, Every Day. Thank you again for helping us with this goal! This year, your contributions helped 71 CES students with either gifts or food donations. The CES students and their families are very fortunate to live in a community with such caring people. Kindest Regards, Lauren Kershner (School Counselor), Derek Adam (Principal), Melissa Ferguson (Assistant Principal).
