Announcements

December 22, 2024

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end of year giving

As we approach the end of the calendar year, you may want to keep the following in mind.  Mailed checks must be postmarked by Dec 31 to be counted as 2024 giving.  Online gifts are counted on the day they are submitted, even if the funds arrive later.  For securities: shares must be received in our account by Dec 31 to be counted in 2024 giving. For more details, vising our giving page.

Donate to Crates for Ukraine - Through January 5

Crates for Ukraine (CFU), organized by Mission to the World, our denomination's global missions agency, aims to raise funds to send crates of medical supplies to churches in Ukraine for local distribution. Last year, our church contributed 4 crates. This year, CFU's goal is to raise $1 million by year-end to fund 400 crates. $2,500 is required to fill one crate. Please donate to the Missions Fund through January 5 to support this effort. The Missions Fund will cover any shortfall for partially funded crates. 

no Tuesday zoom Prayer Christmas or new year’s eve

Tuesday morning prayer is suspended until further notice. Tuesday evening prayer will continue to meet at 8pm on zoom. It will not meet on Christmas or New Year’s Eves, but will resume in January. Consider joining them for 30 minutes of prayer then.

Bowery Women’s Dinner - January 4

Sign up to serve a meal at the Bowery Women's Center.  On the first Saturday of each month, we are looking for one person to plan the meal (for 15-20 people), and a few others to join in preparing the food. You'll arrive around 3:30 to begin preparing, and dinner is served at 6pm. EPC reimburses the costs of the meal. Consider if you (and your HFG / friends) would come serve one month!  Learn more about this opportunity.

PARENTS GATHERING – January 11

Please RSVP by January 4, 11:59pm.
Join us, 9-11am, for a time of prayer, teaching, interaction and support.  Parenting is challenging.  As we are walking with God this year, let’s do some intentional seeking God for how we can be faithful in discipling our children.  The focus of our discussion will be on four responsibilities Christian parents have: praying with/for your children, teaching them Christianity, setting before them a godly example, and making use of all the means that God appoints.  We will reflect on how doing each of these requires adaptation as our children grow. This is a chance to reflect and make new commitments for this next season of parenting.  RSVP by end of day, January 4th so we can arrange for childcare and refreshments.

EPC Music Record Project

Our Praise Band ministry plans to record an album next year and we need your help! On Sat, 2/1, we'll gather in the James Chapel to record our congregation singing our original songs. You can listen to the songs here. Contact Jon Ho praiseband@emmanuelnyc.org for more information.

Isaiah Sermon Schedule

In the Isaiah sermon series we are covering 30 passages from the book.  Some of you may want to read the sections in between (the ones that will not be preached on), or read the passage for the sermon prior to coming to church.  You can access the schedule HERE. 

LITERACY PROGRAM FOR LOCAL KIDS - Resuming in March

Emmanuel partners to help young children with basic literacy skills at the Grant Houses (123-125 streets). This year, dates are divided into semester blocks.  Sign up to indicate the dates you are available to serve.  The program is from 10:45am-1pm. Volunteers arrive by 10am to help with setup.  Curriculum and support provided. No experience with teaching is necessary.  Contact jane@emmanuelnyc.org with questions.

Connect Card

If you are new to Emmanuel or have been with us for a time and would like to give us your contact info or meet with a pastor, fill out our digital Connect Card.