This week's Chimings email
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In case you missed Pastor Jack's Chimings email this week, it is posted below.
The Chimings email previews what will be happening at church every Sunday and throughout the upcoming week. |
January 17, 2019
Happy Thursday! As we get ready for the weekend, it sounds like the weather is going to provide us all with a few challenges! The whole issue of closing on Sunday or not closing on Sunday comes forward once again! Because of the severe forecast, we have set up with both Channels 3, 5 and 9 to become a part of their "closing" lists. Obviously, if you don't feel safe coming out on Sunday (not matter what we decide to do) please stay home and stay safe! But if closing looks like the safest and best option tune in to either Channel 3, Channel 5 or Channel 9 and watch the closing announcements. We will also update the church's answering machine, Facebook page and website if we decide to close. Praying for the best... here is what we have planned...
This Sunday is January 20th and it is the 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany. Our lectionary takes us to John 2: 1-11 and we hear about the Wedding at Cana. Last week the kids in JAM talked about turning water into wine and now it's our turn! John's gospel is all about signs and about faith and that's what I'm challenging us to think about in this week's message, "What's Your Sign?" Check out the story and join me as I think about signs in our lives.
At 8:30am we celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion and at 10:00am the choir offers us a new anthem, based on new music and a new arrangement of one of our popular praise choruses.
We'll receive a special Human Relations Day offering at each service as we support our denomination's efforts to do ministry through Community Developers... as a part of our General Board of Global Ministries. You'll find the special offering envelopes in your bulletin for this second-mile giving. Thanks!
Our Fellowship Time this week is provided by our Bible Study group. Thank you for caring so well for our needs each week and we know you'll find something tasty as you fellowship following worship.
Our Confirmation Class gathers for class and dinner at 5:00pm on Sunday afternoon, as well. WHAT A GREAT DAY!
Coming up...
Remember... the church office is closed on Monday 1/21 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We reopen on Tuesday morning at 9:00am.
Pastor Pam is heading to Camillus Ridge Terrace for worship on Wednesday, 1/23 at 11:00am. Why not meet her in the Camillus Ridge parking lot and join the congregation for that service? You'll find a wonderful time enjoying some of our community's best treasures.... our seniors!
On Saturday, 1/26 some of our youth will be spending the night here and doing lots of great and fun activities. Check with Carol about getting in on the fun!
And don't forget to sign up now for Immanuel's Card Party planned for Saturday night, 2/2! We need to know how many are coming to make sure we are ready for all the fun that evening. Sign up outside the Fireside Room, please!
Have a great weekend... and pray for a dramatic change in the weather forecast, please! Cause.... does anybody really need 24 or more inches of snow???? Hoping to see you at either 8:30am or 10:00am! Pastor Jack and Pastor Pam
Happy Thursday! As we get ready for the weekend, it sounds like the weather is going to provide us all with a few challenges! The whole issue of closing on Sunday or not closing on Sunday comes forward once again! Because of the severe forecast, we have set up with both Channels 3, 5 and 9 to become a part of their "closing" lists. Obviously, if you don't feel safe coming out on Sunday (not matter what we decide to do) please stay home and stay safe! But if closing looks like the safest and best option tune in to either Channel 3, Channel 5 or Channel 9 and watch the closing announcements. We will also update the church's answering machine, Facebook page and website if we decide to close. Praying for the best... here is what we have planned...
This Sunday is January 20th and it is the 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany. Our lectionary takes us to John 2: 1-11 and we hear about the Wedding at Cana. Last week the kids in JAM talked about turning water into wine and now it's our turn! John's gospel is all about signs and about faith and that's what I'm challenging us to think about in this week's message, "What's Your Sign?" Check out the story and join me as I think about signs in our lives.
At 8:30am we celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion and at 10:00am the choir offers us a new anthem, based on new music and a new arrangement of one of our popular praise choruses.
We'll receive a special Human Relations Day offering at each service as we support our denomination's efforts to do ministry through Community Developers... as a part of our General Board of Global Ministries. You'll find the special offering envelopes in your bulletin for this second-mile giving. Thanks!
Our Fellowship Time this week is provided by our Bible Study group. Thank you for caring so well for our needs each week and we know you'll find something tasty as you fellowship following worship.
Our Confirmation Class gathers for class and dinner at 5:00pm on Sunday afternoon, as well. WHAT A GREAT DAY!
Coming up...
Remember... the church office is closed on Monday 1/21 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We reopen on Tuesday morning at 9:00am.
Pastor Pam is heading to Camillus Ridge Terrace for worship on Wednesday, 1/23 at 11:00am. Why not meet her in the Camillus Ridge parking lot and join the congregation for that service? You'll find a wonderful time enjoying some of our community's best treasures.... our seniors!
On Saturday, 1/26 some of our youth will be spending the night here and doing lots of great and fun activities. Check with Carol about getting in on the fun!
And don't forget to sign up now for Immanuel's Card Party planned for Saturday night, 2/2! We need to know how many are coming to make sure we are ready for all the fun that evening. Sign up outside the Fireside Room, please!
Have a great weekend... and pray for a dramatic change in the weather forecast, please! Cause.... does anybody really need 24 or more inches of snow???? Hoping to see you at either 8:30am or 10:00am! Pastor Jack and Pastor Pam