E-News April 20, 2023

Thanks to those who came in person and those who watched the video of our first Confirmation class this past Sunday. Since we are doing Rise Against Hunger (RAH) this Sunday, April 30, we will not hold “class.” Instead, the RAH event will fulfill the mission/ministry participation requirement for Confirmation. Those who are being Received or Reaffirmed have no such requirement, but are welcome to join us for a fun, meaningful mission event.

I am so grateful for the love and prayers that have flowed in from my Emmanuel family upon my father’s death. I feel your love and am upheld by your prayers in this difficult moment. I thank you, and I thank God for you.

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FORMATION

We are grateful to have DeMarco Davidson, M.Div., join us as a guest preacher and leader of 9:00 formation on May 7. DeMarco is a Team Lead for Metropolitan Congregations United (MCU). MCU puts faith into action by developing leaders who move their congregations to change public policy for the common good. We welcome the opportunity to learn more about MCU and opportunities for Emmanuel's deepening involvement as a member congregation and as part of our Faith in Action Justice and Equity pillar. https://mcustlouis.org

On May 7, Emmanuel will also be visited by Mrs. Debbie Nelson Linck, a retired teacher, fellow Episcopalian, and author! Her book, Pauli Murray: Shouting for the Rights of All People, is designed to teach kids about this influential activist. If you’d like to pick up a copy prior to Mrs. Nelson Linck’s visit, I’m sure she’d love to autograph your book. She will also have books for sale during her visit. This presentation is for kids of all ages and kids at heart! Please feel free to join us, and invite friends. We'll meet at 9:00 am in the Tree House room.

SPECIAL INFO

PENTECOST SERVICE

Can you speak a language other than English? We're looking for folx to read in a variety of languages during the 10:00 am service on May 28. If you can help, please contact Katie.

BUILDING REMINDERS

Please remember to lock the Big Bend glass doors when you're the last to leave. Sometimes the door closest to the Memorial Garden sticks, so be extra careful if you use that door. Also, if you need to meet at church, please be sure to let office staff know. Our wonderful church space is bustling 7 days a week, and we need to make sure all events are on the calendar to eliminate overlap.

JESUS CHRIST SUPER STAR

The youth group is attending Jesus Christ Super Star at the Fox on Thursday, May 11 at 7:30 pm. We received a group rate that we'd like to pass on to anyone interested in purchasing a ticket. Tickets are $40 each (regularly $55). Please let Katie Gregston know by May 3 if you'd like to join us!

SAVE A LIFE!

If you'd like to learn how to operate an AED or perform CPR on infants, children, and adults, please join us on Saturday, June 3 from 9:00 until 12:00.

The cost is $65 per person. If costs are prohibitive, please reach out as we have a donor offering financial assistance.

Ages 10 and up are welcome to train. We have space for 20. Email Katie to sign up. Contact Katherine Ziegler (314-961-3327) with questions.

WRHM TRIVIA NIGHT

Is your brain loaded with useless information? Then you might be a good fit for the Webster Rock Hill Ministry trivia night on Friday, May 12. (doors open at 6:15) Cost is covered by Emmanuel, but if you'd like to reimburse, the fee is $30 per person. Let Katie Gregston know if you'd like to play. Spots are limited!

PUT ME IN COACH!

Join us for the 4th annual Emery Washington softball tournament at Tower Grove Park on June 9th and 10th! All genders and ages welcome. Contact Katie Gregston or Scot Copeland (314-283-4816) to sign up. If you'd rather not play, we need fans on the sidelines too!

RISE AGAINST HUNGER

This Sunday, April 30, after the 10:00 am service, Emmanuel will conduct a Rise Against Hunger meal packaging event. RAH is fun for the whole family! Childcare and a sack lunch for volunteers will be provided. With funding from the Food Ministry, individual and matching donations, and the plant sale, we have met our financial goal and raised over $6,000 – THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED! Thanks to this extra funding, we will be packaging 15,000 meals on Sunday.

Volunteers: Please gather in the Dining Room by 11:15 a.m. for instructions and to pick up your hairnet. If you’d rather not wear a hairnet, you can bring a baseball cap that covers your hair. Masks are optional. If you did not sign up online, please arrive early to register and sign the waiver form. After the church service there will be donut holes and other snacks in the dining room. Sandwiches and chips will be available in the Treehouse room starting at 1:00 pm.

It’s not too late to register to volunteer! Visit this link to sign up in advance: https://tinyurl.com/3wtewhnz The registration link may not be accepting additional volunteers. However, you can continue to make donations using the link, and even if you aren't able to register, please join us Sunday. Come and have fun while helping to alleviate hunger!

Our building is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm.

Please call or email us for more information about any of our offerings.

314-961-2393

kgregston@emmanuelepiscopal.org