Mark Your Calendars
Sunday, August 30, Worship Committee Meeting – 11:45a.m. – Mattie Ware Room
Tuesday, September 1, Committee on Lay Leadership/Nominations – 2:00pm Mattie Ware Room
Monday, September 7, – Meals on Wheels – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 8, – Vitality Team Meeting – 10:00 a.m. followed by packing 1st Responder’s boxes
Friday, September 11, – Service of prayer, music, and lament – 25th Anniversary of 9/11 – 11:00 a.m.
Sunday, September 13, – Welcome Reception for Pastor Jennifer and family – 11:45am
Tuesday, September 15, – Church Council – 4:00pm *Please note day and time
Sunday, September 20, – “Spook-tac-ular” Boo Buddy” Forms due Sept 27
Sunday, September 27, – Faithful Praise lead worship – 10:30a *Love Offering* Church Picnic Luncheon 11:45
Sunday, October 4, – World Communion Sunday – 10:30am International Lunch
*Bring some of your best, Italian, Mexican, Irish, French, etc. food to share. If you have an “International Costume” (clothes from another country) please consider wearing it.
Saturday, November 14, District Charge Conference by Zoom – 10:00am – 12:00nn
Sunday, November 15, Emmanuel Charge Conference – 3:00pm Location – TBD
*Everyone is invited. Committee chairpersons of Emmanuel are strongly encouraged to attend.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – Rainforest Falls – Exploring the Nature of God
VBS will take place every Sunday in September from 10:30-11:30am during worship. Come join us! Come learn about God’s love for you!
SEPTEMBER 11, WORSHIP SERVICE – 11:00 am
On the 25th Anniversary of the events and great loss to the United States and the world on 9/11, Emmanuel UMC will be holding a time of prayer and remembrance in the Sanctuary at 11:00am on Friday, September 11. This 30–45-minute service will include specific liturgies, hymns, and moments of silence to remember victims and support healing. Patriotic music will also be included. This service will provide an opportunity for us to grieve together as we remember the events of the day and work towards hope and healing.
EASTERN STAR DINNER – September 19, 5:00pm-6:30pm
Annual Chicken and Ham dinner with all the “fixins’, desserts and beverages. All proceeds will benefit Pancreatic Cancer and Leukemia Research Foundation. The dinner will be held at Emmanuel United Methodist Church. Tickets can be purchased from Faye Garrette or Suzanne Raine. Cost: Adults – $15 Children under 12 – $7.00 Under 2 Free
Amherst Woman’s Club Widow’s Group beginning at EUMC: The Woman’s Club Widow’s group will be meeting in the church Social Hall from 3-4 p.m. on the second Monday of each month beginning on August 14. Please welcome this group Mary Hunt is organizing. She can be reached at 434-941-7643 for information.
Upcoming Meetings
Sunday, August 30, 11:45 p.m. – Worship Meeting – MW room
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2:00 pm – Committee on Lay Leadership/Nominations –MW room
Tuesday, September 8, 10:00 a.m. – Vitality Meeting –Mattie Ware Room
Tuesday, Sept. 15, 4:00 p.m. – Church Counsel/Finance Mtg. SH
WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY
World Communion Sunday is a global Christian celebration held on the first Sunday of every October. It promotes Christian unity, ecumenical cooperation, and the sharing of the Eucharist across different denominations, languages, and cultures. The tradition started in 1933 at Shadyside Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, PA. World Communion Sunday was adopted in 1940 by the Federal Council of Churches to highlight the oneness of the body of Christ.We will celebrate World Communion Sunday on Sunday, October 4, with a special Communion Worship Service. Immediately following worship, we will gather in the church social hall for an International luncheon. Please bring your favorite International dish to share. If you own clothing that represents another country, please consider wearing it. Let’s celebrate our oneness in Christ with our brothers and sisters across the world.
