Announcements & Info
JOURNEY THROUGH LENT
Journey Through Lent with “Vibrant Faith!”
Pastor Dave Anderson (our guest for a weekend of Vibrant Faith last fall) recently said in a blog: “We live in anxious times! People say their lives are in crisis! So why aren’t we making time for the Great Healer?”
Why not make time for ways you can embrace…and be embraced by…Vibrant Faith this Lent!!!
“A Daily Word from Jesus”–Each day of Lent, those on Emmanuel’s email list will receive words spoken by Jesus…just a verse or two to ponder as the day goes on. God spoke about Jesus: “This is my beloved Son. Listen to him!” So start your day by letting your ears…and heart…listen to the message Jesus is speaking to you!
“Taking Faith Home”–This resource is available each week…encouraging your ongoing “caring conversations, prayers and devotions, service, rituals and traditions” long after you leave 2589 Chain Bridge Road on Sunday!
“Lenten Small Groups”–There are a variety of times, subjects, and leaders for you to experience conversation and growth this spring. Join one of Emmanuel’s Lenten studies. You may be surprised what six weeks can do to heal and renew your spirit!
“Midweek Worship”–after our 7:30 Ash Wednesday Service on Feb 22, Emmanuel’s Midweek Lenten services move to 7:00 pm (preceded by a simple soup supper). This year we will follow the “Holden Village Prayer Around the Cross” liturgies for healing…quiet, meditative services of song, readings, and prayers
“Offerings to Stop Hunger Now”–Last year, Emmanuel raised over $17,000 to help eradicate malaria. This Lent, we challenge every member to set aside $1 a day from Ash Wednesday, February 22 through Good Friday, April 6th. Because $1 purchases four meals to “Stop Hunger Now,” each of us can potentially feed 180 people at our Easter celebration. Think of the Feast of Joy that will be!!!
REVELATION – ALL REQUEST SUNDAY
WORSHIP – YOUR WAY! AN ALL REQUEST SUNDAY:
Each Sunday morning for the next few weeks, YOU can be
part of Revelation’s Sunday morning worship planning.
Look for the volunteer form on the back of the bulletin
for your opportunity to nominate your favorite song or hymn.
Vote as many times as you’d like with as many different
songs as you would like.
Once the campaign is over, Geoff and Rick will tally the
results and plan a worship service comprised totally of
your favorites. If you need help in remembering the songs,
a list of some of the songs we’ve done over the past few months
can be seen if you click here.
And remember, we’re following the “Chicago” rules of
voting which means “vote early and vote often.”
Lenten Worship Times
Join us February 22, 2012 for Ash Wednesday Services at 6:00 a.m., 12:00 Noon, and 7:30 p.m.
Also, every Wednesday in Lent, we will have a contemplative worship event at 7:00 p.m. preceded by a Soup Supper at 6:00 p.m.
Vacation Bible School – 2012
Our Vacation Bible School will be held July 23 – July 27, 2012. Please open and complete the Registration and Medical Information forms and return to Emmanuel. Our summer school fills quickly so do not delay.
Small Group Book Studies
LENTEN SMALL GROUP STUDIES:
Sign up today – Groups meet for 5 weeks beginning the week of February 26th at Emmanuel. Any questions about the studies, please see Kathy and/or the study leader. By signing up, you will receive further information about the study!
Sundays@12:30 p.m. Meditations on the 7 Last Words of Christ. Bring a bag lunch. Led by: Mary Frances Dini and Janelle Neubauer
Sundays@4:30 p.m. Making Sense of the Cross. Led by: Pastor Mark Edwards. This study gives you the opportunity to listen in on a conversation with two people having an open and candid discussion about the cross. The heart of the cross is an element of mystery that can’t be resolved either easily or entirely. Come join in this lively study.
Tuesdays@8:30 a.m. An Altar in the World by Barbara Taylor Brown. Led by: Kathy Uffelman
Wednesdays@1:30 p.m. Freedom from Tyranny of the Urgent by Charles Hummel. The author highlights Biblical teaching on the stewardship of time. He gives personal illustrations and practical tips on living wisely. Led by: Chris Moyer
Wednesdays@4:30 p.m. Love Wins by Rob Bell. Led by: Andrew Buck
Wednesdays@7:30 – 8:45 p.m. Healing Life’s Hurts: A Study on the Stages of Forgiveness. No book purchase is necessary. Led by: Pastor Beth Neubauer
Thursday@ 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Creativity and Divine Surprise : Finding the Place of Your Resurrection.Led by: Kitty DeWitt
Volunteer Opportunities For February
Check out the attached volunteer opportunities available this month at Emmanuel.
We would appreciate hearing from you even if you are already involved. There are some new ideas and jobs available for you to use your time and talent in service to Emmanuel. Truly: we can’t do it without you!
Have you checked out our blog?
Check out our first blogging effort here.
TAKING FAITH HOME
As part of our commitment to continuing in “Vibrant Faith,” posted here is Taking Faith Home for the week of February 12, 2012. Use these daily bible readings at your dinner table or the mealtime prayer suggestion. Perhaps ask your child (or yourself!) to memorize the scripture verse for the week. Let your faith arise in service and tradition to God!
Posted here is Taking Faith Home for the week of February 19, 2012.
Posted here is Taking Faith Home for the week of February 26, 2012.
Building In Faith
Checkout the Building In Faith page for some exciting, new and important information regarding our building program.
Stop Hunger Now
Stop Hunger Now – We Did It!
Stop Hunger Now is a Raleigh-based international hunger relief agency that has been fulfilling its commitment to end hunger for 13 years. The Stop Hunger Now meal packaging program perfected the assembly process that combines rice, soy, dehydrated vegetables and a flavoring mix including 21 essential vitamins and minerals into small meal packets. With leadership from Vienna Presbyterian Church and Emmaneul Lutheran Church along with hundreds of volunteers, 80,000 meals – saving 80,000 children from starvation – were packaged the weekend of February 3 and 4. Thank you all for your financial support and hours of volunteering that made this weekend successful.
