THIS SUNDAY AT EMMANUEL
OCTOBER 25, 2020 |
SERMON SERIES FOR SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER:
“The Beatitudes, Matthew 4:23-5:12”
This Sunday: The Beatitudes: Blessed Are the Voters - Rev. Stephanie Vader
9am Online Worship Service Live-Stream HERE
Click HERE to view or download this Sunday's bulletin!
 The Beatitudes are praised in churches, mostly ignored in practice, and occasionally framed as gifts to be hung on the office wall of the minister’s office. The Beatitudes are Jesus’ description of an upside-down Kingdom, that He calls the Kingdom of God, where we live out God’s dream of compassion and justice. The Beatitudes turn the world's values upside down. What is true for those who live in the power of the Kingdom of God is a flat reversal of what is considered to be true in the culture at large. The Beatitudes declare that the poor, the meek, and the peacemakers are the ones who are truly blessed. We live in a world, however, that pronounces the benediction over the self-sufficient, the assertive, and the power brokers. The people whom the world would see as pitiful, as mournful, as persecuted, are the very people Jesus claims are blessed.
Also, we will be offering the added feature of weekly handouts that include activities and other extras for you to download at home here for the Family Page and here for the Activity Page. (Think of it as a sermon/worship service add-on.)
 If you have Joys and/or Concerns, please email them to RevKim@EUMCLaurel.org or send them to her by text at 301-520-9219 by Wednesday evening of each week. Please make sure to give your name, and if you would like the information shared just with staff, with everyone on Sunday during our live streamed service (info will be shared on the screen during worship), and/or added to the Prayer List that is sent in this weekly E-News every Friday morning. You also may complete an online Joy/Concern card HERE.
 If you are a visitor to Emmanuel UMC, please complete our online Guest Card HERE. We look forward to hearing from you!
If you would like to give to Emmanuel during worship, please give electronically and securely on our website by clicking HERE!
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| PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH |
Did you know that October is Pastor Appreciation Month?
 Let's flood our pastors' mailboxes with notes and cards to let them know how very much we love and appreciate them! Addresses can be found in the EUMC Church Directory, or by emailing Becky at office@EUMCLaurel.org.
Rev. Stephanie Vader, Senior Pastor
Rev. Matt Upshaw, Communications Minister
Rev. Kim Capps, Minister of Pastoral Care & New Members
Rev. Leo Yates, Jr., Ordained Deacon, Disabilities Ministries Coordinator
Rev. Martina Efodzi, Ordained Deacon (email only)
Rev. Sandy Rector, Ordained Elder
Rev. Ed Delong, Retired Elder
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 On All Saints Day, Sunday, November 1, we want to honor our loved ones who have died in the past year with a montage of photos. Please send a clear, JPEG photo of your loved one (along with their name, your name, your relationship, and the date of their death) to Becky at office@eumclaurel.org. The person honored does not need to be from EUMC -- but connected through you to our EUMC family. It seems especially important, since we can't be physically together right now to be sharing our grief and loss with one another.
It is our tradition to also celebrate new life on All Saints Day, so we will end our photo montage with pictures of babies born to EUMC members and friends. Please send a JPEG photo of a new baby born to you or someone you love (along with their name, your name, your relationships, and the date of their birth) to Becky at office@eumclaurel.org.
The photos need to be emailed to Becky by October 24th so we have plenty of time to get the presentation ready. Thank you!
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Drive In Worship
Sunday, October 25@ 4pm
Halloween & Celebrate the Harvest!
 Thank the Lord because he is good. His love continues forever. Psalm 107:1
Join us at Drive In Worship to Celebrate the Harvest and Halloween! The service will focus on being grateful to God and will be interactive and suitable for all ages.
During the worship service:
- Wearing a costume is optional
- Social distancing and masks required
- Please bring nonperishable food items to share with those in need
- You must sign up for the worship service! Click HERE to sign up!
After the service, participate in the following family-friendly activities:
- Costume parade
- Photo opportunity
- Games done Covid-19 style
- Walkable trail with displays
All participants will receive treats!
Interested in contributing? Click HERE for details about what you can bring!
Questions? Contact Donna at EUMCYouth@EUMCLaurel.org or Becky at office@EUMCLaurel.org.
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 Rain Garden Revitalization & Maintenance Project
Saturday, October 24
Back Parking Lot Rain Garden
The Green Team is working with Howard Ecoworks and will have a work day to revitalize the rain garden in the back parking lot on Saturday, October 24. Howard Ecoworks will help us weed, plant and train volunteers how to maintain the rain garden. Volunteers will maintain social distancing and shifts may be set up depending how many people sign up.
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| HELP THE EMMANUEL OFFICE! |
Please help Emmanuel keep your information up-to-date!
We are very excited that Servant Keeper, the company we use to house our church family members' information, now allows you to update your own page!
If you have not received an email giving you access to your information, please contact Becky at office@EUMCLaurel.org, and she will send you the link.
Please create your secure account with your own password, then...
- bookmark the page so you will have easy access
- check to see if your basic contact information is correct
- upload photos of your family and the individuals in your family
- check some boxes to let us know how you can help Emmanuel!
You'll also be able to see your pledge to EUMC, and how much you have donated. (Please remember that the donation information is updated only a few times each quarter, so recent donations may not be visible right away!)
 We will have an on-line church photo directory that you can access through your safe link to Servant Keeper. People will only be able to see the information that you allow! And only our church family will be able to access the directory, just as it is with the directory that the office creates, but now the information will always be up-to-date and at your fingertips!
Questions? Contact Becky at office@EUMCLaurel.org.
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Are you looking to sign up for something at Emmanuel? We've created a single page with all of our sign ups! We've got Drive-In Worship, Sunday Worship, special events, and more. Just visit: https://www.eumclaurel.org/sign-up/.
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| TEXT MESSAGES FROM CHURCH! |
You Can Get Text Notifications from Emmanuel!
Are you interested in receiving text notifications from Emmanuel? Then you can text EMMANUELUMC to 84576 to join our texting group. We will send you short messages about time-sensitive topics. These could include cancelled/rescheduled services or upcoming events. It might also be used in the future for contact tracing purposes should we ever need it. Your number will not be shared with other organizations and services. We promise to not over-text you! Have more questions about it all? Email Rev. Matt at mattupshaw@eumclaurel.org.
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 Emmanuel Staff is looking for one or two volunteers to coordinate a Red Cross Blood Drive at Emmanuel. Volunteers would contact Red Cross, coordinate with the church office to set a date, then set up a Sign Up Genius and advertise the event (with the office's help!). Volunteers would also be available the day of the blood drive for set up and break down, and recruit and coordinate other volunteers to assist.
If you are interested, please contact Becky at office@eumclaurel.org. THANK YOU!
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Emmanuel has never stopped worshipping!
A special feature of the event will be an immersive experience by 
Join us on the second Wednesday of the month as we enjoy food, beverages, great company, and conversation via Zoom. As usual, we’ll spend some time just getting to know each other and discuss the topic of the month. No preparation necessary. All are welcome! 
Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM either outside with social distancing and/or on Zoom. All are welcome to join us for a lively discussion!
Sign up for the virtual Annual LARS Turkey Trot and help support the essential work of Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services. Emmanuel is sponsoring the Turkey Trot with gift of $2500. Please sign up and run (or walk!) and you will help people who need food and homes.
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