Emmanuel E-Letter

March 14, 2024

The Fifth Sunday

of Lent

10:30am Bulletin ~ Click Here

Saturday, March 23rd, 5:30pm Eucharist is cancelled due to Palm Sunday

Reminder: additional parking is available on the Pope Street side of the church.

March 17, Sunday

8:30 am Holy Eucharist

9:15 am Nursery Opens (Upper Level)

9:30 am Children’s Formation (Upper Level)

9:30 am EYC (Youth Room)

9:30 am Adult Formation with Edward Bolen-The Historical Jesus and the Sermon on the Mount (LL Westminster Classroom)

9:30 am Lent Adult Formation, Robin Johnson—Health Ministry (Chapel)

9:30 am Women's Book Club (Library)

10:30 am Holy Eucharist (Live Streamed)

12:30 pm Holy Eucharist (Spanish )

2:30pm Sacred Ground (Conference Room)

3:15pm Bigger Vision (Common Room Kitchen)

4:00 pm Brotherhood of St. Andrew (LL Coventry Classroom)

March 18, Monday

10:00 am Bible Study (LL Coventry Classroom)

5:00 pm Steve Tonge Visitation (Chapel)

March 19, Tuesday

10:00 am Natural Spirituality (Library)

2:00 pm Steve Tonge Requiem Eucharist & Reception

March 20, Wednesday

12:15 pm Healing Service w/Eucharist (Chapel)

6:00 pm Holy Eucharist (Spanish)

6:30 pm Youth Pizza & Prayers (Youth Room)

7:00 pm Choir Practice

March 21, Thursday

7:00 pm Choir Practice

March 23, Saturday

10:30 am Spanish Bible Study (Library)

12:00 pm Spanish Communion Preparation

Cancelled — 5:30 pm Holy Eucharist

March 24, Sunday , PALM SUNDAY

8:30 am Holy Eucharist

9:15 am Nursery Opens (Upper Level)

9:30 am Children’s Formation (Upper Level)

9:30 am EYC (Youth Room)

9:30 am Adult Formation with Edward Bolen-The Historical Jesus and the Sermon on the Mount (LL Westminster Classroom)

9:30 am Women's Book Club (Library)

10:30 am Holy Eucharist (Live Streamed)

12:30 pm Holy Eucharist (Spanish )

Dear Emmanuel Newcomer,

As another means of welcoming you to Emmanuel, we want to invite you to attend the Newcomer Breakfast on Sunday April 7^th at 9:30 a.m. in the Common Room. Our purpose in having this breakfast is to celebrate our Emmanuel newcomers and to answer any questions you may have. It is our desire to have you incorporated into the life of Emmanuel in the manner you desire. As we often say “There is a lot going on at Emmanuel” and we want you to be able to participate in all areas of your interest.

I look forward to seeing you at the Newcomer Breakfast.

Peace,

Ralph NeSmith

Vestry Liaison Welcoming Ministry

ralphdnesmith@gmail.com

770.722.5087  

WE PRAY FOR: John Albright, Linda Backelant, Carol Bowles, John Brewer, Marty Callaghan, Peggy Christa, Mickey Coleman, Kay Coussoule, Bob Cunningham, Emily Dantzler, Christine Dargie, Stephen Dixon, Anna Dyer, Edwin Rosario, Walles Elves, George Erwin, Carole Eisenhart, Susan Faircloth, Walker Fielder, Clemente Garcia, Aidan Guzman, Bryan Ferguson, Christy Hall, Dale Holditch, Charlese Howard, Leandra Hull, Tony Long, Tim Kitchens, Nancy Kenerly, Sandra Ludwig, Michelle Mairesse, Tiara Martin, Michaelyn, Olin McCullough, Charlie Morazan, John Northcutt, The Family of Mary Anne O’Neal, Lou Perno, Megan Phillips, Mazarian Quigley, Shannon Rainey, Howard Richards, Amelia Brooks Roy, Ansley Roy, Nick Roy, Scott Shaw, David Smith, Elizabeth Taylor, Jennifer Taylor, Renee Toro, Reynaldo Toro, Betsy Turner, Matthew Valnoski (deployed), Midge Wade, Veronica White, Andrew Whyte (deployed), JoAnn Yates.



If you would like to add someone to the prayer list, call the church office or email Anna with the name.

Ada Grey Poister, David Harvey, Will Strickland, Nancy Luellen Conger, Melvin Tennessee Nimely, Calvin Nimely, Rosevin J. Nimely, Bryan Barnes, Jeff Ball, Cal Terrell, Susan Marett, Judy Fox, Brenda Magill, Merry Stovall, Chris Evans, Kristen Ott, Stephan Germain, Ava York, David Lindsay, Charles Barrow, Cory Tillman, Anne Brightwell, Ham Magill

If you, or someone you know, would like to receive the Eucharist at home, please call or email the parish office.

Items of particular need this week are: canned tuna, mac 'n cheese mixes, hot cereals (grits, oatmeal) and pork 'n beans

Our brother-in-Christ, Dr. Jack Stephens "Steve" Tonge, died Sunday, March 3, 2024. Steve is survived by his children Trey, Zach, Emily, and Stephen; and by his grandson Knox. He is also survived by brothers: Dave (Sharon) Tonge and Tim Tonge; sister-in-law, Brenda Tonge; and several nieces and nephews.

A Visitation will be held Monday, March 18, from 5:00p.m. - 7:00p.m. in the Emmanuel Chapel. A Requiem Eucharist will be held at Emmanuel on Tuesday, March 19, at 2:00p.m. Let us give thanks for the gift of Steve's life and faithful witness, and hold his friends and family in our hearts and prayers.

Please find Steve's obituary here.

O God, whose mercies cannot be numbered: Accept our prayers on behalf of your servant Steve, and grant him an entrance into the land of light and joy, in the fellowship of your saints; through Jesus Christ our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Most merciful God, whose wisdom is beyond our understanding: Deal graciously with Steve's family and friends in grief. Surround them with your love, that they may not be overwhelmed by their loss, but have confidence in your goodness, and strength to meet the days to come; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.