Good morning friends and members of Emmanuel Church,
Blue skies greet us this morning on God’s hill. Here’s what’s going on in our part of the forest:
This Sunday, September 14—Worship with Communion.
We gather with our friends and neighbors for worship this Sunday. Choir meets at 9 to practice. Worship is at 10:15, with the very difficult text of Genesis 22 (Abraham and Isaac, seen left) for preaching. And after worship you are invited to fellowship and snacks and/or to help us tie a prayer blanket.
September 21—Worship and Game Day. Text: Jacob’s Ladder. Game Day starts at 2 p.m.
Sunday, September 28—Worship. Text: God’s Name and Burning Bush
Sunday, October 5—Outdoor Service & Rabbi Lenny
We’re inviting our friends from Congregation Emmanu-el Israel to visit with us and Rabbi Lenny will bring the message regarding the Jewish High Holy Days.

Sunday, October 12— Worship (God’s Call of Samuel) with Communion. CROP Walk
Joseph will be walking in the CROP Walk to support him in th fight against hunger both here and overseas, click the link below:

Emmanuel’s Oktoberfest, October 18, 2025 at 4 p.m.
Reservations are now open! How can you help? 1. We have a sign up sheet for food and other donations. 2. Set up and decorating will occur on Thursday, October 9 from 6-8 AND Friday October 10 from 10 a.m. to Noon. 3. Reserve your spot now. The last few years we sold out!
Grace and Peace,
Joseph

