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Weekly Update–Thursday, August 15, 2013
Hello Friends and Members of Emmanuel Church, For Sunday’s worship, we will be looking at Luke 12:49-56, and the sermon is called “The God Season.” Next week: Vacation Bible School Part II–Service in the name of the Lord–will be held Monday Through Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Just in time for the start…
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Sermon of July 28–“The Tough Conversations”
Genesis 18:17-33 17The Lord said, ‘Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do, 18seeing that Abraham shall become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him? 19No, for I have chosen him, that he may charge his children and his household after him to keep the way of…
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Weekly Update–August 26, 2013
Hello Members and Friends of Emmanuel Church, This Sunday is Confirmation for Adults at 9 a.m. We will be studying the Rev. David Ackerman’s new book, Beyond the Lectionary. All are welcome! Worship is at 10:15 a.m. and the sermon is “The Tough Conversations” in regards to prayer. We are still collecting for St.…
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Sermon of July 21–“The Welcome Wagon”
Genesis 18:1-10 The Lord appeared to Abraham by the oaks of Mamre, as he sat at the entrance of his tent in the heat of the day. 2He looked up and saw three men standing near him. When he saw them, he ran from the tent entrance to meet them, and bowed down to the ground. 3He said, “My…
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Sermon of July 7, 2013–“You Want Me To Do What?”
2 Kings 5:1-14 Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man and in high favour with his master, because by him the Lord had given victory to Aram. The man, though a mighty warrior, suffered from leprosy. 2Now the Arameans on one of their raids had taken a young girl captive from…
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Sermon of June 30th–Pastor Jacob Snyder’s biography (1834-1934)
Hebrews 13 Let mutual love continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it. Remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them; those who are being tortured, as though you yourselves were being tortured. Let marriage be held…
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193rd Homecoming — Kids Games
This year I thought for the children’s games at our church’s homecoming that we would do some old fashioned games. Our Pastor dressed up like the 19th century pastor of Hills Church–Jacob Snyder. I figured to fit the theme I should find out what types of games people played in the 19th century. As I…
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Weekly Update–July 2, 2013
Hi all, We are ready for our Ice Cream Cruise this year! It will be Sunday, August 18 at 12:00 Noon at the Gateway Clipper Fleet, 350 West Station Square Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. We are joining together with other UCC Churches from our neighborhoods. Cost is: Ages 12 and over $21 and children 12…
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Weekly Update–June 28, 2013
Dear Friends and Members of Emmanuel Church, What a week! We had a very fruitful and energetic Vacation Bible School this past week. Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to get things put together and running smoothly. I know the children liked it and they came up with some really great and creative insights…