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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESBelow are just a few of our current opportunities. To find a full listing, go to our website, click on “Get Involved”, then “Serve”. You may sign up on your eCard.

Children’s Ministries Volunteer Is God calling you to make an impact in the lives of some incredible kids? Kids’ Walk has a variety of volunteer opportunities with all ages. Whether you want to serve behind the scenes or directly with a group of children, we have options for every fit and skillset! If interested, please contact Shandra Hathaway at shathaway@eccfw.org.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES

Brew Crew We are looking for coffee lovers with servants' hearts to help us brew for the FLC and Commons on Sunday mornings. The time commitment is roughly once a month for about an hour and a half. If you have questions, please contact Craig Mickey at cmickey@eccfw.org. To sign up, mark your eCard.

Parking Lot Volunteers We are looking for volunteers to manage traffic flow in the parking lot, as well as to help guests navigate our parking lot and enter the building. You would be committing to serve on a rotating basis after 1st service on Sunday mornings. Please contact Brent at bstringer@eccfw.org for more details or to sign up.

Ushers We are in need of volunteers who would be willing to greet worshipers, pass out bulletins, and usher folks to open seats for Saturday and Sunday services. The time commitment is usually two weekends per month. If you are interested, please contact Craig Mickey at cmickey@eccfw.org.

CARING MINISTRIES

WELCOME TO ECC

Emmanuel is a community of people committed to giving Jesus Christ our worship through the careful study of His Word, the application in Our Walk, thus being disciples who share His warmth and do His work to reach our world.

Welcome Center If you are new to Emmanuel, we have a

Welcome Center to share information about the church as well as a small gift for you. It is located in the main lobby under the “Welcome”

sign.

eConnect If you want to know more about ECC, this one-hour

class will help you learn about the ministries of Emmanuel. eConnect is offered the first Sunday of the month at 11:00 am in Room 169.

Get Involved For a complete listing of ways to get connected at

ECC, visit our website at www.emmanuelcommunity.org.

The Commons You are invited before each service on Sunday

mornings to come to The Commons for coffee and donuts. It’s a great

place to meet new friends and see familiar faces. This room is located to the left when exiting the Worship Center.

THINGS TO KNOW

FEATURED EVENTS

eCard The eCard in your bulletin is the best way to connect with

us and let us know you are here. You can also sign up for various

ministry events or let us know your prayer requests and/or comments. Please fill out one per family each week and put it in the

offering basket.

www.emmanuelcommunity.org

Craft Extravaganza [Sat., Dec. 1, 9:00 am-4:00 pm, and Sun., Dec. 2, until 12:00 pm] We will have bake sale items, homemade crafts, and all Christmas-related gifts for you to purchase for a loved one. We will also be having a silent auction. All proceeds benefit our Children's Ministries. If you would like to make a donation or help, please contact Julie at jllewellyn@eccfw.org.

Upward is the world’s largest Christian-based sports league for kids ages five through fifth grade. ECC will be offering basketball and cheer this year. Practices start the week of January 7th, and the first game is January 11th. Register online under “Get Involved”, “Children”, then “Upward”. The deadline to sign up is December 3rd. Questions? Please contact Craig at cmickey@eccfw.org.

EVENTS

STUDENT MINISTRIESIgnite There will be no meeting this Wednesday due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Collide/Impact [Sundays, 6:00-7:30 pm] Join us for games, food, and teaching as we discover the good news of Jesus and how He impacts our lives.

Unbag the Bus [Saturday, December 15, 8:45 am-1:00 pm] We are in need of students to help deliver the food, clothing and home goods collected as part of REACH’s Bag the Bus. Meet at the church at 8:45 am to carpool in ECC’s vans. We will eat lunch at Jefferson Pointe as well!

ALL CHURCH MIDWEEK There will be no MIDWEEK programming this coming Wednesday, November 21st. We will resume MIDWEEK on Wednesday, November 28th, at 6:30 pm.

Christmas Eve Services [Monday, December 24, 2:30 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:30 pm] Please join us for cookies, Christmas carols by candlelight, and a brief message as we celebrate the birth of our Savior. There will be children’s programming for infants through preschoolers, and elementary children are to attend worship with their families. All a.b.l.e. programming will be at the 4:00 pm service.

Christmas Decorating [Sunday, November 18, 2:00 pm] Join us for our family-focused, super-fun, anyone-can-do-it Christmas decorating party! Dinner and snacks will be provided.

FEATURED EVENTSUpward Upward is for kids ages five through fifth grade. ECC will be offering basketball and cheer this year. Register online under “Get Involved”, “Children”, then “Upward”. The deadline to sign up is December 3rd. Questions? Please contact Craig at cmickey@eccfw.org.

Craft Extravaganza [Sat., Dec. 1, 9:00 am-4:00 pm, and Sun., Dec. 2, until 12:00 pm] We will have bake sale items, homemade crafts, and all Christmas-related gifts for you to purchase for a loved one. We will also be having a silent auction. All proceeds benefit our Children's Ministries.

COUNSELING MINISTRIESL1fe to L1fe Mentoring If you are an individual or couple interested in having a mentor, a model, a voice of wisdom, a coach, a cheerleader, and eventually a trusted friend, you may request a mentor or a mentor couple online under “Events”.

www.emmanuelcommunity.org

Bag the Bus [December 1, 2, 8, & 9, Before and After Services, ECC] Bring bags of non-perishable foods or slightly-used clothing and home goods as we pack a trailer full of your donations to help our community. Items will benefit Treasure House (a ministry of The Rescue Mission), and Inasmuch Ministries. Tags to label your bags can be found at the Event Center.

Destiny Rescue Jewelry Sale [Dec. 15 & 16, Before & After Services, Event Center] You will have the opportunity to shop for beautiful, handmade jewelry made by girls rescued from the sex-trafficking industry by Destiny Rescue. Find that special gift for the ladies in your life and support a great cause!

REACH MINISTRIES

Refresh [Monday, December 3, 7:00-8:30 pm, Commons] How do you get a gift for the person who has everything, or wants nothing but you want to show them how much they are appreciated? Join us as Christy Cabe leads us in a discussion about "Gift Giving That Loves Well”. Register online under “Events” or on your eCard.

Overnight Refresh [Fri., Jan. 11 & Sat., Jan. 12, Oakwood Resort in Syracuse, IN] We all need time to unplug from our daily routines and connect with God and others. Come hear stories of women stepping out in faith, and be challenged to impact lives while following God’s call. The cost is $100 by December 31st, and $120 thereafter. For full details and to sign up, visit our website under “Events”.

WOMEN’S MINISTRIES

Night to Shine [Friday, February 8, 2019, 6:00-9:00 pm] We will be hosting this special needs prom again in 2019, so mark your calendar to save the date! If you have questions, please email Quinn at qfetters@eccfw.org.

a.b.l.e. MINISTRIES

Next Step Series [Sunday, December 2 & 9, 11:00 am, Mark/Luke] The Next Step Series is a two-week class that will allow you to discover and discuss your spiritual giftedness and personality type. You will then learn how the two work together to serve the church body. Sign up online under “Events”.

Membership Class [Wednesday, December 12, 6:30-8:00 pm, Location TBD] Looking to officially become a member at Emmanuel? Those who have taken our intro class, eConnect, are invited to join us for our next membership class. Pastor Denny will discuss our church's history and answer questions about life here at ECC. Please indicate your interest on your eCard, or register online under "Events". The deadline to sign up is December 10th.

ADULT MINISTRIES

Prayer Gathering [Wednesday, November 21, 1:30-2:00 pm, Galatians] Prayer is an important part of a believer’s life and the life of the church. Come join us on the third Wednesday of each month for a time of worship-based prayer. We pray for our church, each other and our nation.

OASIS SENIOR MINISTRIES