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This Week at Emmanuel

January 25-February 1, 2021

Volunteer with us February 13, 2021
Food Bannk Giveaway
Emmanuel Parking Lot
9:30-noon

Did you know that volunteering correlates with a 24% lower risk of early death – about the same as eating six or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day, according to some studies. What’s more, volunteers have a lower risk of high blood glucose and a lower risk of inflammation levels connected to heart disease. They also spend 38% fewer nights in hospitals than people who shy from involvement in charities. 


Our guest organist Sunday, January 31 is Clay Whittington of Greenville, NCClay was born and raised in Kinston, North Carolina, and is studying vocal performance with a concentration in sacred music at East Carolina University.  
 
The church is open for in-person worship beginning Sunday, February 7. Holy Eucharist will be celebrated with a limit of 15 people.

Call the office to reserve a place. COVID protocols are masks,
temperature checks, and contact tracing.

Wednesday January 27th at 7pm Barrie Gibby will lead the discussion on
Check out the latest edition of The Rockford Catalyst-pp 16 & 17 feature
Susan Schmitt and Jacob Hardesty

Emmanuel Soup Kitchen
https://www.youtube.com/user/differentdrummers
 
The Book Group Meets February 16 via Zoom

February's book is "The Invention of Wings" by Sue Monk Kidd
Based on the true story of the Grimke sisters and their work in the abolitionist movement.
Support your local bookstore and order from them
https://www.booksonfirst.com/  in Dixon
https://www.readbetweenthelynes.com/ in Woodstock
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