Welcome to our Easter worship service, April 9, 2023. We hope you find it to be a blessing. The order of worship can be found here.
EMMANUEL’S NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
*Welcome to Emmanuel UMC on this Easter Sunday as we worship our Risen Lord! Many thanks to our Worship Team (Janette Mears, Chair), the Chancel Choir, the Fellowship Team and many others who assisted with the special services and events for Holy Week and Easter. Your leadership and faithful service are most appreciated.
*NO Church Council/Finance Team Meeting on Tuesday, April 11: Due to the number of team members that are unable to attend this month’s meeting, the meeting has been cancelled. The next regular second Tuesday meeting is scheduled for May 16 @ 6:30 p.m. in the Social Hall.
*Amherst Cares Schedule: There will be no Amherst Cares packing or deliveries this week, April 10-April 14. This is Spring Break for all ACPS employees. The final day of school for the 2022-2023 School Year will be June 2.
*The Women’s Bible Study meets on the second Tuesday of every month. We will meet again on this Tuesday, April 11 at 9:30 a.m. in the Mattie Ware Classroom. We welcome others to join us!
*The Prayer Shawl Ministry Group meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 1:00 p.m. in the Youth Room upstairs (room with the couches beside the choir room). The next gathering is scheduled for this Tuesday, April 11 at 1:00 p.m. We welcome anyone who is interested to please join us!
*Church Family Fun Night, Saturday, April 22, 5-7 p.m. Our Fun Night in March was a success, so we want to keep the momentum going! April will be BYOP (bring your own pizza) and a favorite game to share. Beverages will be provided. Bring someone with you to join in this great time of food and fellowship.
*Administrative Professional’s Day Wednesday, April 26 so let’s take this opportunity to show our appreciation to Melanie Stine who faithfully serves us as EUMC’s Administrative Assistant!
*“Bags of Chocolates” Spring Appreciation for Amherst Elementary Teachers and Staff: Let’s provide a special treat for the AES school personnel as they prepare for S.O.L. Testing. Bags are placed by the ramp door entrance to the Sanctuary. Pick up a bag or two and fill it with chocolate treats. Please return your bags to the church narthex by Sunday, April 30. Thanks for your participation.
*Our EUMC Relay for Life Crusaders Team will sponsor a Baked Potato and Salad Bar Fundraiser Luncheon after worship on Sunday, April 30 in the Social Hall. Suggested donation: $7.00.
*Save the Date: Ladies’ Pancake Bunch (the men are cooking!), Saturday, May 13, 10-11:30 a.m. More details to come!
*An online schedule to provide meals for the Ruggles family has been set up through “Meal Train” If you wish to help out, please visit this link: https://mealtrain.com/ly6v0d
*Habitat for Humanity welcomes volunteers to assist with their new construction across the street from our church. If you wish to volunteer, please email Robert Habel at habelrf@gmail.com to be added to the email list. Robert sends out a volunteer email every Sunday evening about the work for the upcoming week.
