Emmanuel Events

Event	Date of Event	Emmanuel Events for 2007-08
Environmental Stewardship	Ongoing	We collect selected items for recycle and hope to gradually increase the numbers. Can you help? We collect · Old cell phones which are reprogrammed for outgoing emergency numbers only. These are given to those in need. If you know of anyone who may be in need then talk to Todd Clark who has the information · Manufacturer’s coupons which are given to the military. · Empty inkjet print cartridges. Please wrap in paper or put in the original box when you replace with a new cartridge. We receive money for these cartridges which we use for our Outreach projects. You will find collection boxes for these items in the Russell Hall. For more information speak with Gill Keyworth (281-493-3161).
Small Group Book Study	begins on Sunday, November 9	A small group will be reading and discussing the novel, *The Shack*. This group begins on Sunday, November 9 at 10:15 and meets five sessions. Come talk theology and doctrine, using this book as a spring board for some of the big questions. Sarah Clark and Pastor Janie will lead this. Books are available on Sundays.
Bishop Consecration	Saturday, November 22	The service of ordination of The Rev. Andy Doyle to be our next diocesan bishop is Saturday, November 22 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Martin’s. You must register prior to the service at epicenter.org the first 2100 get to attend. If you do not have internet capacity, please call the office and we will register you. This will be glorious and meaningful worship. I hope you will look forward to attending either at St. Martin’s or at one of the downlink sites.
Make A Family Advent Wreath	Sunday, November 30	Mark your calendar for Sunday, November 30 our annual “Make A Family Advent Wreath” event during the Sunday School hour in Russell Hall. All the “fixings” will be provided to make an Advent Wreath for your home. Contributions of $5.00 per wreath will be appreciated.
50+ Trekkers Trips	Sundays, November 23 and December 21	Put the finishing touches on those Christmas lists. The 50+Trekkers are going to Olde Town Spring Sunday, November 23 for an afternoon of shopping. The cost is only $1.00. We will board the bus in the church parking lot at 11:00 and leave at 11:30 a.m. Come and worship with us at 7:45 or 9:00! In December join us in taking a short respite from the holiday rush and enjoy the evening performance of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Alley Theater. Times and prices will be announced later.
Emmanuel’s annual Advent Program and pot luck supper	December 14	6:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed to assist with sets, rehearsals, and costumes. Rehearsals for the program will be held during the first half of the Sunday School hour (10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.) on December 7 & 14 in the Richardson Room of the Thomson Building. Our “dress rehersal” will be on Saturday, December 13 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Sign up sheets for the program and the Pot Luck Supper are located in the Foyer.
	Mark your calendars for these joyous celebrations of the 2008 Christmas season at Emmanuel Episcopal Church: Sunday, December 14, 6:00 p.m. - Dinner Theater Advent program presented by Emmanuel youth Sunday, December 21, All services: Lessons and Carols Wednesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) 5:40 p.m. Festive Music 6:00 p.m. Candlelight service with Holy Communion 10:40 p.m. Festive Music 11:00 p.m. Candlelight service with Holy Communion and incense Thursday, December 25 11:00 a.m.—service with Holy Communion (no music) Noon - A Shared Christmas Dinner