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Weekly Edition February 12, 2020
I saw today that we are a mere 38 days from Spring! Hope springs eternal, friends! Soon buds will appear on the trees and the world will begin to re-awaken from our winter hibernation! (For those of you reading this in warmer, southern climates... it is almost safe to think about returning home!) Here is what we have planned for this weekend and beyond...
This Sunday, February 16th is the 6th Sunday after Epiphany. We continue reading our way through Matthew's Gospel and this week we look at Matthew 5: 21-37. As we read the long list of laws we are called to live by I am wondering about how love enters into all this? My message, "Living By the Law and By Love" has me wondering about those situations where the law and love are in opposition. And what does it mean, on this Valentine's Day weekend, to really love others? Check out the reading prior to worship and maybe we can learn together! At 8:30am we worship in the Fireside Room and 10:00am sees us back in the Sanctuary. Lots of great music at each service this week, friends! Following worship our Fellowship Time is hosted by the Hall, Lind, and Scicchitano families. Thanks for all the wonderful treats and great fellowship we enjoy each week!
Coming up on the calendar...
Annual reports are available on the table in the Narthex, which describe all the great ministry we did together in 2019 and some of what we have planned for 2020!
Our church office is closed on Monday, 2/17 for President's Day but emergency phone numbers are on the answering machine.
The Syracuse Vocal Ensemble has a great concert planned for Saturday 2/29 at 3:00pm. Check out the display in the Narthex to find out more information!
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, 2/26 when we have two worship opportunities available for you: 11:00am at the Camillus Ridge Terrace and 7:00pm in the Sanctuary. Both services include the Imposition of Ashes and a celebration of the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Start your Lenten journey in worship on Ash Wednesday!
We are offering a Lenten Book Study on Adam Hamilton's book, "Simon Peter: Flawed but Faithful Disciple". Books cost $12 and you can sign-up outside the Fireside Room and order your book there. Two identical studies will be offered each Thursday.... from 12:00noon - 1:30pm and then again at 5:30pm - 7:00pm. We're planning a meal of Soup and Bread for each session and we'd love it of you'd sign-up to bring a pot of soup or loaf of bread, as well! We start on Thursday 2/27 and conclude on Thursday 4/2. Sign-up soon!
Our Lenten Mission emphasis will again be addressing hunger in our community. Look for red grocery bags for donations to a local food pantry as well as Gratitude Boxes that will be used to help needy student lunch accounts at one of our neighborhood schools. Feeding needy folks is a great way to love like Jesus loved! Be sure to help us fight hunger here in our community!
Please speak to either Pastor Jack or Pastor Pam if you are considering membership here at Immanuel. We are preparing for a new member's class this spring and want to welcome all to the family of Immanuel!
We can't wait to see you in worship on Sunday! Worship just isn't the same without YOU! See you in worship at either 8:30am or 10:00am. Pastor Jack and Pastor Pam
I saw today that we are a mere 38 days from Spring! Hope springs eternal, friends! Soon buds will appear on the trees and the world will begin to re-awaken from our winter hibernation! (For those of you reading this in warmer, southern climates... it is almost safe to think about returning home!) Here is what we have planned for this weekend and beyond...
This Sunday, February 16th is the 6th Sunday after Epiphany. We continue reading our way through Matthew's Gospel and this week we look at Matthew 5: 21-37. As we read the long list of laws we are called to live by I am wondering about how love enters into all this? My message, "Living By the Law and By Love" has me wondering about those situations where the law and love are in opposition. And what does it mean, on this Valentine's Day weekend, to really love others? Check out the reading prior to worship and maybe we can learn together! At 8:30am we worship in the Fireside Room and 10:00am sees us back in the Sanctuary. Lots of great music at each service this week, friends! Following worship our Fellowship Time is hosted by the Hall, Lind, and Scicchitano families. Thanks for all the wonderful treats and great fellowship we enjoy each week!
Coming up on the calendar...
Annual reports are available on the table in the Narthex, which describe all the great ministry we did together in 2019 and some of what we have planned for 2020!
Our church office is closed on Monday, 2/17 for President's Day but emergency phone numbers are on the answering machine.
The Syracuse Vocal Ensemble has a great concert planned for Saturday 2/29 at 3:00pm. Check out the display in the Narthex to find out more information!
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, 2/26 when we have two worship opportunities available for you: 11:00am at the Camillus Ridge Terrace and 7:00pm in the Sanctuary. Both services include the Imposition of Ashes and a celebration of the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Start your Lenten journey in worship on Ash Wednesday!
We are offering a Lenten Book Study on Adam Hamilton's book, "Simon Peter: Flawed but Faithful Disciple". Books cost $12 and you can sign-up outside the Fireside Room and order your book there. Two identical studies will be offered each Thursday.... from 12:00noon - 1:30pm and then again at 5:30pm - 7:00pm. We're planning a meal of Soup and Bread for each session and we'd love it of you'd sign-up to bring a pot of soup or loaf of bread, as well! We start on Thursday 2/27 and conclude on Thursday 4/2. Sign-up soon!
Our Lenten Mission emphasis will again be addressing hunger in our community. Look for red grocery bags for donations to a local food pantry as well as Gratitude Boxes that will be used to help needy student lunch accounts at one of our neighborhood schools. Feeding needy folks is a great way to love like Jesus loved! Be sure to help us fight hunger here in our community!
Please speak to either Pastor Jack or Pastor Pam if you are considering membership here at Immanuel. We are preparing for a new member's class this spring and want to welcome all to the family of Immanuel!
We can't wait to see you in worship on Sunday! Worship just isn't the same without YOU! See you in worship at either 8:30am or 10:00am. Pastor Jack and Pastor Pam
